further pursuit of satisfaction

[marlonthegreat]

Just like all things bound to wear and tear, the door cards had to be replaced. For some (or most of us here would agree) like me this is a chance of course to embark on a new project

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[marlonthegreat]

also installed this

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let's see how long it would last without too much scratches for one to see through

[marlonthegreat]

Chanced upon this find through a local surplus dealer of parts

Untitled by marlonmercado77, on Flickr

powder coated RED

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Fabrication of flanges for the rear and floor mounts underway... stay tuned... in the meantime

[marlonthegreat]

...here are some pix from the local Miata Cup recently attended

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[— Vegard —]

Looking very cool Marlon

[marlonthegreat]

Looking very cool Marlon

;)

[marlonthegreat]

my sponsor by the way

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joke... I just had to have some photos taken with this banner

[—atank—]

Very Nice........Marlon!.......Happy Racing..

[marlonthegreat]

weekend project...

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[marlonthegreat]

mounting under plates were fabricated from scratch (and from stainless steel 3mm thick) considering that roll cage had none when I bought it from a surplus shop

originally colored black, powder coated it in red.

so elated with the fitment since I did not have to modify my speakers mounted on the A-pillar

A/C vent also on either side very functional compared to other roll cages I've seen where the bar is so close to the vent, it literally covers the opening

I know and have read how people doubt the integrity of the safety21/cusco roll cages, but for me I installed this not for the uneventful roll over (fingers crossed) but more of the rigidity and stiffness of the chassis

surprisingly this roll cage is NOT heavy as it may look. no actual numbers but before installation car weighs in about 1,040 kg. with all the weight savings (CF stuff installed) and the hard dog hard bar.

will put in actual weight numbers soon.

[marlonthegreat]

mandatory in car shots...

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[marlonthegreat]

total weight of the car...

before (without cage; taken on May 16, 2012)

miata weight slip by marlonmercado77, on Flickr

after (with cage; taken on September 17, 2014)

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[marlonthegreat]

I have a few more ideas where to shave off that 10kg or more...stay tuned

[—atank—]

Looks Good Marlon!

[marlonthegreat]

a rare part found its way here...all polished up and ready to be installed

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