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    Quote Originally Posted by turboedpickup View Post
    That fuel thing...I should really did that fuel thing. I used to always thing it was just a "miata smell" .

    Right?! I used to think it was just part of the "Miata charm", but I started reading into it, putting two and two together. I ordered it from University VW Mazda in New Mexico, they had the lowest pricing according to Google.

    That fuel filler hose is part number NC10-42-231 , it's called a Connector Hose on the invoice. it was $37.19
    The upper tank seal is part number BP4W-60-962, called Fuel Pump Assembly Gasket at $10.83

    I re-used those clamps in the pics.

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    Swapped the Xidas from the NA to the NB. I am putting NB Bilstein Sports and Tein S-Tech Springs on the NA to send it down the road to another owner.





    It went really well, except a stripped shock bolt on the right rear LCA on the NA. Had to cut the LCA to get it apart. :\



    I’ll source another locally and swap over the bushings. Not a big deal. At least I got the NB together. No more skyjacking. I’ll set the heights tomorrow and get an alignment after Christmas. More pics forthcoming, but this is all for now...





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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    This thread really makes me want to get an NB now! Keep it up KFJ! Loving the updates!

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    Rollbar plans for the NB? I'm thinking a white BBFW GT3 would look ahhhh-ma-zing...

    Keep up the good work!

    -Matt

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    KFJ says; "I am putting NB Bilstein Sports and Tein S-Tech Springs on the NA to send it down the road to another owner."
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    So you are selling your other Miata?

    What is your selection for the suspension bushings on your new NB project? What driving mix do you plan on?

    Myself I can't decide on what bushings I should install. I am trying to decide if I go polyurethane (that requires A-arm modifications for maintenance greasing or dis-assembly for greasing) or go with the IL Motorsport harder rubber bushing that should not need any maintenance until worn. I plan on 65% street driving, 25% twisties, and 5% track driving.
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    Nice progress! Sad to see the NA going away though. To MiataQuest, my intended use is similar, and I plan to go for IL ones, or (if financials allow it) the Maruha mixed set.

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    Xidas installed, thanks to some help of a couple of friends. Incredibly, no rubbing. I am going to have to up about 1-1.5”. The car is in 225/50-15, about .8” taller tires than stock, so they effectively raise the car ~.4”.

    The ride heights: FL 23.125”, RL 24”, FR 23.5”, RR. 24.25”. Subtracting about .25-.4” tells me where it would sit with 205/50 or 225/45 tires. Yeah, in the weeds. ;)












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    Quote Originally Posted by MLambert19 View Post
    Rollbar plans for the NB? I'm thinking a white BBFW GT3 would look ahhhh-ma-zing...

    Keep up the good work!

    -Matt
    I would love a BBF GT3, but the pricing is pretty steep, including shipping.

    I am leaning towards a Harddog Hardcore Hardtop bar.

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    I did a thing.

    Quote Originally Posted by MiataQuest View Post
    KFJ says; "I am putting NB Bilstein Sports and Tein S-Tech Springs on the NA to send it down the road to another owner."
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    So you are selling your other Miata?

    What is your selection for the suspension bushings on your new NB project? What driving mix do you plan on?

    Myself I can't decide on what bushings I should install. I am trying to decide if I go polyurethane (that requires A-arm modifications for maintenance greasing or dis-assembly for greasing) or go with the IL Motorsport harder rubber bushing that should not need any maintenance until worn. I plan on 65% street driving, 25% twisties, and 5% track driving.
    For that duty, I would lean towards the IL rubber bushings. I am holding off on that for mine until I square away a few things.

    My NA has SuperPro bushings and I’ve never experienced the squeaking.

    Yes the NA is going away. I have an interested buyer.

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    Might be silly, but I think yellow tint on headlights would look tits! Regarding wheels, will you keep those or move to 6ul?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HarryB View Post
    Might be silly, but I think yellow tint on headlights would look tits! Regarding wheels, will you keep those or move to 6ul?
    French city lights would draw too much attention from the local constabulary. ;)

    6uls are the plan. Leaning towards 15x9 currently.

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    I would love to sport yellow headlights around here. For some reason, that’s illegal but a redneckmobile with purple HIDs, 5 feet above street level is perfectly acceptable. You know what I mean. Nothing like looking at a retina-searing, 10,000 watts of headlights plus a thousand more watts of LED light bars and fog lights on a well-lit main road to leave you blind and swerving into oncoming traffic.


    No todo que es oro brilla.

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    I have the ride height pretty close to where I need it. I have some minor adjustments to make to get the rake correct.

    I was pretty happy my old Beatrush STB fit with my intake. No adjustments needed there. I got it from a friend who had it on his pro-drift car and I like how it looks, even if the performance gain is marginal.




    The MAF sensor, intake, and Xida adjustment know fits perfectly.



    Tomorrow, I’ll wrap up the heights and get an alignment this next week.

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    For those of you scoring at home, six weeks in:

    New O2 sensors, new 2.5” midpipe, high flow cat, NB2 OE exhaust manifold, NB2 OE intake with Helmholtz resonator, new custom carpet, floor mats, washed interior tub, HVAC system, added sound insulation, interior swap, new head unit, reconditioned MSM seats, fuel fill hose, tank seal, Xidas, Beatrush STB.

    This week, custom alignment, additional interior bits, maybe an additional suspension component. ;)

    Many more items to address before the HPDE season kicks off in March.

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    And here I am, sending e-mails after finding out the wet-vac is broken. Props to you sir, your pace (and attention to detail) are amazing

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