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Welcome back Mike! Love the new look, and will take you up on the pictures. Let me know if you want us to send new hardware; we have sourced domed cap nuts and correct length bolts, as most OE...

Where were we?

Seems like SuperMiata jumped on board and are offering an F88-based BBK, which makes my idea obsolete. In parallel, I got the calipers and rotors here, 3D printed placeholders for...

First things first, congratulations on your new family! Hope that you live many happy moments together.

Super excited to see build updates, this is what I love about forums, reading all about what...

Guess the easiest way to install the oil pump would be to drop the subframe, which can be done even on jackstands. Bit of a pain to clean/seal when upside down but still easier than pulling the...

Need to check storage; will do that next weekend if that's okay as I am currently out of town

Cool updates! Car looks fantastic.

Regarding COPs, easy button would be Toyota ones. Can be sourced fairly easily, are sized properly for 1.6, work fine for boost (and work even fine with OEM ECUs...

Having to do all that work sucks, especially when you are left with less power. Nevertheless, it was the sensible thing to do and I would do the same. However, if you ever consider a swap, I would...

Congrats! And do save for a 997; they are fantastic cars and shooting up in value recently (at least here)

Cool to see that! Which rear set-up would you recommend using? Any plans for a .810" version?

I really admire your dedication and patience with all of your vehicles. And that manifold was an excellent score for the price.

Never a dull moment, right? Glad you figured this out before MATG.

Don't; that's too thick and most probably has damaged the tire structure.

There's a facebook group titled "Rare and vintage miata parts" you may also want to list them there. The sad truth is that social media are far more popular these days :(

Cool to see all the updates and all the little bits and pieces coming together. Really appreciate the kind words as well, and I have to admit that I enjoy the whole process and the passion with which...

The stardust one is exactly how I got mine; same rings, panel and all. Jealous of the 2-tone panel, have been wanting one forever before I settled on the black one currently on my car. And love the...

Yeah, from measurements/guesstimates the radial clearance should be spot on. Most likely will machine my own hats; found some guys that sell 6061 forgings in the correct overall shape/dimensions that...

Random question, since I got reminded you have a 997; how do you like it?

Meanwhile, a combination of Matthew's PM above and some posts at miataturbo led to an order for a pair of Afco F88 4-piston calipers. Allegedly these were made by StopTech (and are almost identical...

Project still alive and kicking! Not much happening lately, and I even drive this less than what I would really like to. Combination of me being busy with work, studying, and DCBE (which is growing...

Hope that your shoulder gets better soon! And as we are also looking to get a place we can call home, really appreciate the house updates!

Have the same regrets for FD RX7s and E46 M3s...

Car looks stunning Chris!

There are different steps on making a car look good; decontamination, polishing, sealing and protecting it. Larry (AMMO NYC) has excellent write-ups on the topic:

https://ammonyc.com/blogs/learn
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I run pretty much the Supermiata suggested specs, but with 0 front toe (after experimenting a bit, suits my taste better)

What druz said. Really envy you, having that much land is awesome. I would move to the countryside in a heartbeat.

I have been eyeing the same kit to add to my Elise seats (soon to be reupholstered), since I really like the OEM heated function. I already have the OEM switches as my car came with them, need to...