Kimochi Cruiser: NB Build

[— artcentermiata —]

Quick Update, Staying Cool

So, as an effort for more preventative cooling solutions under the approaching summer weather, i installed a Flyin' Miata Oil Cooler system

The unit is well put together, no tweaking was needed to fit, and the quality of the Setrab unit cant be beat. Installation was fairly straightforward, took about a half an hour total- now oil fills take 5 qts.

The unit has a thermostat and will open to circulate at 160 degrees to allow for proper oil warm up. I'm not sure of the improvement yet in temps, as i don't have an oil temperature monitor- But the butt thermometer says the engine is less erratic when being run hard. I usually get a bouncy idle after canyon sessions when my engine heat soaks, but that seems to have stopped with the cooler on



Also, have a recent engine bay shot- Me and Ken at Garagestar are working on a bare fiberglass spark plug cover, unfortunately i trimmed to much material from the front which left a sloppy fitment...



Also, Finally decided to take the leap and buy a set of Lotus seats, two perfect condition biscuit tans- Will be mounted on a set of RyokuRob brackets



Took some time to organize my sticker collection today as well



Getting ready to start prepping my fastback for paint, i will be painting this myself- As i am a little low on cash, which will be going towards a 3/4 cage built by Moti at BlackBird Fabworx at the end of June



Im getting pretty close to the end of this build, im very satisfied with how she sits right now- Ive put my whole passion into this car, and now its approaching the end.

The last piece to this puzzle of the above additions will be Garage Vary tail lights- They will be my final edition to complete the car.

Afterwords i will be taking a long hiatus on spending my attention on this build, Im getting closer to the end of my schooling, and i will be focusing all of my time to starting my career.

Stay tuned!

[morr]

You're gonna love those seats! I'm hunting for an NA right now, and planning the color around my red Lotus seats haha... so either a black, white or silver car. Hmm, I think I like the Silver/Racoon Mask. In that Crouching Silver Hidden Artcenter is that orange or "wood paneling" color?

[—RuckkehrMiata—]

I can't believe how far this car has come since the last time I rode in it.
I also can't wait to fit those old jkcomposites in my car

[—tsingson—]

Love the seats man!

[djsqiigles]

kiss me under the moon

[—Bryan—]

What'd you do with the fancy seats?

[Gene Rodriguez]

By far my most favorite NB build

[— Vegard —]

silver racoon mask looks like a good fit!

[mcrende]

Hey Jeremy! Its Marcos we chatted a little bit at KINOD7 about your car and what not. Just wanted to stop by and wish you good luck on the paint process on the fast back! Can't wait to see the car again!

[RoTArYRooKiE]

I haven't been keeping up with your build since we see each other all the time babygurl, but now i can finally ride in your car with those seats!!

I got halfway in once and he was like, "no, GET OUT"

[— artcentermiata —]

prepare.

[snake520]

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[scsi]

i like your build

[etikoner]

Damn, i love the quality of work you put into this car.

GV tail lights are gonna look great on here. I'm surprised you went with Lotus seats, I'm interested to hear your remarks on them through canyon driving.

Ryoku Rob lotus brackets are a work of art ;)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Where are the updates!?