They look like panas. Similar to what naautoxer has.
They look like panas. Similar to what naautoxer has.
100% BRG 0% Primer
If you get one, you will enjoy it.
The wheels are 14x6 watanabe RS-8's, a 2 piece design which are pretty similar to panasports. Old school look to them which I liked. I also have a set of '94 M edition 14x6 wheels (10 - 10.5 lbs. each) that I had powder coated gunmetal and polished lip - which is very similar to what 1028 models came with from the M2 factory. The eunos center caps I found new and painted to match the wheels, they also came on the 1028's. I am a stickler for details.
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I had considered an air box made by a company named M&M out of Japan:
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It is pretty similar to the 1028 intake, but I was not completely happy with the total look and construction of it. I decided to wait, and found an intact 1028 air cleaner assembly. When I took it apart to clean, I could see the way it was built it was a tuned intake, not just an air filter popped in a housing. Ah, those M2 guys made decent stuff. After a good cleaning it looked like new. Clean up of the air cleaner did prove impractical, but I was able to locate a NOS Mazda part # K&N filter to complete the intake assembly.
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Installation of the M2 intake was fairly easy as it mounts the MAF & black intake tube for 94-97 models in the stock location. I had to fabricate a single bracket and add a nut insert to the fender wall to install it. Fitment is great considering it was made for a RHD vehicle - there is just enough room by the brake cylinder/booster for snug, no problem fitment.
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I also found an NOS 1028 oil cap, which is similar to the round polished aluminum M2 1001 oil cap only it is powder coated a satin black. I then had the cam cover powder coated in wrinkle black to make it similar in appearance to those used on original 1028's. I also polished the front engine hook for the heck of it and liked the way it turned out.
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Get the engine hooks nickle plated after you polish them. For accuracy.
Jason McDaniel
Here is a pick of one after I picked them up. Would look nice on a blue NA or NB.
Not quite as nice as your current set up though...
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Fishbulb (03-28-2016)
I like the original 1028 door pulls I am using, but they look unfinished to me.
Just a black screw holding them in place. A satin black Philips head screw to be exact.
I cannot take credit for this mod, but it will make the door look complete.
I picked up some Porsche door pulls & rosettes. More when I have finished.
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M2-Inc also supplied 14" Panasports; note the raised casting details.
I have always loved the panasport look. Keep up the great work!
V4P, you are definitely on my list of "favorite Miata builders evvvar."
very cool stuff here
Xida CS | Hard Dog | Corn*s | Bride | Joyfast | Carbing | Beatrush | 6UL | KG Works | Square-Top Manifold | BP5A Cam | Daily/CSP build
Love this
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Find me a set of cool door pulls for the 95 please <3
Just dusting off the thread for spring
I finally took delivery of mine on April 10th. (I had posted a pic, but the hacking came not too long after, so the post vanished). Phat and I had special ordered these last year from GHO and we got them here thanks to Sean Shokouh ~ JDMPalace. M2 1001 fascia. Nice:
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A little background for the GHO bumper purchase
For the past two and a half years (wow, that long), I have not been able to really do anything build wise, due to family obligations and work related projects.
So, since I was unable to physically work on my miata, I chose to pick up what parts I had concluded were needed to "finish" my build making things a bit easier when I did finally have the time. As I picked up what parts I had wanted to complete my version of a M2 1028 roadster; stashing away a dash, some seats, and various details items, I soon realized that I had together all the parts I had basically wanted to add.
At that point in time, I started pondering and decided to start a second NA build about 24 months ago. But this time in reverse - getting together what parts I figured I would want to include in the build first. After having gotten together some Japanese roadster items, I figured the GHO 1001 front bumper just might tie in with things nicely.
So, here are some parts that I have been busy getting together for a second build. Somehow, I think I tend to have a limited roadster vision:
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Now back to our regularly scheduled M2 1028 influenced build