Lobo

[Corifto]

As much as I intended on keeping it under wraps until it was roadworthy, I just can't do it.

I'm too excited.

I own a Miata again.


Against someone wise's advice, I did not buy a stockety stock perfect base car. While that would be great to start with a fresh slate, for some reason I actually prefer starting with something abused and set aside. Maybe it's a personal relation with my upbringing, and wanting to take something people shove aside or look past and make it something people can't miss. My first Miata did that, but in a flashy, "LOOK AT ME" way. This car will not do that. This car will be more refined. A roadster.




I bought a BRG yesterday. It's not pretty, it needs a lot of love, but it has potential. I initially decided to buy it for the deal, and potential flip value. I didn't want a NA6 chassis, even though I wanted a NA6 dash. But it's growing on me.

[Agent☣Orange]

It's about damned time! (not like I have room to speak)

[Corifto]

Funny thing is, I bought another one today.


So make that two BRGs.

[Corifto]

So here's pictures I guess.



2nd owner BRG that was owned originally by the seller's brother.

136k
Many warranty records
Runs great
Hardtop
Soft Top Boot
Tonneau
Hardtop Cart
AC
Cruise

http://i.imgur.com/kcltZGHl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GrB3gfpl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/daHvJiDl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GmE3a2vl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jZeiOlul.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oJAZoHMl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gb9gCqKl.jpg


Also came with two goodies in the trunk, still in leather bags.

http://i.imgur.com/eE7FZOEl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lfUszrnl.jpg

Will be fixing and selling the other BRG car. This one is mine to keep.

[Corifto]

So updates today. We were bored, and aren't doing the trans until tomorrow on the car, so we decided to put the wheels on the car to put the daisies on the other BRG.


I had a feeling they would look ridiculously stupid on the car at stock ride height. I was wrong. I mean, they do look dumb. But they also look amazing. I can not wait for my coilovers to come. They've been ordered, but now it's a waiting game.


http://i.imgur.com/6f5fSm8l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/aeOnUfgl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/StELZt6l.jpg


Oh, by the way, are these stock, or do I have Koni yellows? I was too hot and in a hurry to inspect further. I just remember my OEM was black on my Smurf.

http://i.imgur.com/tbF7wHUl.jpg



Oh, and here's a picture or two of the wheels monster truckin'.



http://i.imgur.com/u5m5KRZl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8wmBR1Il.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TYK0t69l.jpg


PS. I need to figure out the hub size for hubcentric rings, and I also need short mud guards.

[Corifto]

I also got a nice box in the mail. The box inside was better than the box outside.


http://i.imgur.com/r3tOdTol.jpg

What could be inside?
http://i.imgur.com/h6R2m2El.jpg
Hmm, that's interesting.


http://i.imgur.com/UBPM1pjl.jpg



That's a damn beautiful wheel.


Then I decided to pick it up and look it over.

Uhoh.
http://i.imgur.com/k8WQ8DGl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bNIpCwvl.jpg

I spoke to the retailer, who has already sent me a shipping label. It's going back tomorrow, and I will be awaiting his new shipment from Italy to provide me with another Nardi.


Until then, I bought a Momo from Bogaut because I'd been wanting a reason to buy that wheel.........So I bought it.

[Corifto]

Today was a good day.

I sold some parts off the parts car, and bought some for the keeper.

I also painted my tach needle yellow so it doesn't get washed out by the white of the moon. It turned out amazing.

http://i.imgur.com/NY87YXUl.jpg

And take into account my crappy camera, but here's the gauges at night. I am in love.


http://i.imgur.com/9rb54s3l.jpg

I may or may not have a matching HVAC panel in the works thanks to Adam.




http://i.imgur.com/xHRl5A4l.jpg

I also had the fenders rolled today. I took it to some guys I know that are well known for their abilities. They started the rears with the roller, but after it wasn't playing along, they decided to go old school. I was a little worried watching them take a metal body hammer to the car, but they did an amazing job, and now I won't have any clearance issues when my coils come in.

Also, after seeing that technosports rear subframe brace for sale, and thinking how interesting it was, oddly enough when I looked under my car, I found out I actually have one.

http://i.imgur.com/0Ka59ZEl.jpg

[Corifto]

Oh, and about those parts I bought.

Picked up some brand new Zoom side markers from PhatMiata
http://i.imgur.com/4UESrynl.jpg

And then I bought something else. Little backstory; I've decided that I plan to take a page out of Sharka's book by removing every mention of "Miata" off of this car, and replace it with Roadster. I was looking at KG Works' website at cluster panels when I came across the third brake light covers. I thought they were cool, but couldn't understand why they only made two, one with their logo, and one with Miata. And then two days later, I see another PhatMiata sale, and sure enough, it's a rare discontinued Roadster brake light cover. I immediately claimed it.

http://i.imgur.com/pQZDi13l.jpg

[Phatmiata]

That BRG looks great!!! I need to check it out at the next meet. I was tied up with the kids today.

Glad my parts are staying in Florida for change.

[Corifto]

Appreciate it! I have big plans for it.

Yep, these parts are staying with me, or on this car, and I have no plans of getting rid of it.

[atank]

You are off to a great start!

[Corifto]

Thank you! It's just gonna keep going.

Installed my KG Works Roadster cover. I love it. Thanks Randy! Now I need a LED third brake light.


http://i.imgur.com/l7ObeO9l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Movrb62l.jpg
Lit up
http://i.imgur.com/z5v0UBRl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

actually if you do an LED it would be too bright and you would not be able to make out the word "Roadster"

I would say use the stock bulb or even a slightly lower brightness bulb to get a better effect at night.

If you want to use LED then maybe put them in your outer most taillights instead.

[Corifto]

actually if you do an LED it would be too bright and you would not be able to make out the word "Roadster"

I would say use the stock bulb or even a slightly lower brightness bulb to get a better effect at night.

If you want to use LED then maybe put them in your outer most taillights instead.
Good point! I was looking at it in the day, so I'm sure it will be brighter at night.

[Corifto]

So this odd shaped package showed up at my door.
http://i.imgur.com/ObS07CEl.jpg

Oh look, a Momo. And conveniently placed short hub and quick release.
http://i.imgur.com/iOlNPw0l.jpg

Down to the clockspring.
http://i.imgur.com/3psWlR1l.jpg

So I don't have the before picture, but I removed the brass(?) grounding ring in the back of the hub, in order to not delete the clockspring, and I decided to route the horn wire through the hole of the hub. Poke a small screwdriver or pick through the wheel holes, apply pressure, and it will pop off.
http://i.imgur.com/jJNUkHbl.jpg

Pic of the hub attached with the horn wire coming through. Attach a female blade connector, and attach it to the quick release side that gets bolted down.


http://i.imgur.com/We1UKVzl.jpg

Connected like so.
http://i.imgur.com/tosTbbcl.jpg

Short hub attached. Don't mind the alignment. It's turned all to the right from tightening the hub bolt.
http://i.imgur.com/a8Ywmmdl.jpg


And done! Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the grounding ring and hooking up the horn to work, but the horn does work. Any questions, feel free to ask. When I get my Nardi, I will take pictures.

http://i.imgur.com/EkmhDgWl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nkLBl3Ql.jpg

[Phatmiata]

looks good but I liked the wood wheel better since it matches the shifter and parking brake handle

[Corifto]

This wheel was bought as a temp one while I'm waiting for the replacement Nardi. But I might sell it when it arrives after realizing the 330 might be a little smaller than I remember.

[Phatmiata]

340 to 350 feels about perfect for Miatas, if you get the smaller stuff it feels like a real Go-Kart :teehee:

[Corifto]

Yeah, the Nardi is a 330 as well as the Momo. Retailer refused to refund it at first, and after a long talk he decided to offer a refund, but at a 10% restock and refund shipping. So it would've been a $60 hit. I decided to take the gamble that I could resell it at what I paid or close to it.

[Agent☣Orange]

Just to backtrack a little, I also did my gauge needles in yellow and they were awesome.

[Corifto]

So today is a great day. And I only woke up 30 minutes ago. I feel like a kid on Christmas Morning. I received two tremendous packages in the mail.

http://i.imgur.com/DDBmP3kl.jpg

The smaller package is from Bill at MiataRoadster. The second is from Adam/Revlimiter. We'll get to it in a minute. Save the best for last, right? Now that's not saying the MR package isn't noteworthy, because it's a great package in itself.

Now, the shifter in the BRG is probably one of the sloppiest shifters I've ever had. 13 cars, 10 manual, and it takes the cake. I knew I needed a MR kit to solve that. Unfortunately, I had missed out on the last Group Buy by a week or two. I messaged Bill to let me know if there were any leftovers once hte shipment came in, but began to look elsewhere, as the shifter was desperately in need of replacing.


Two/three days ago I was at a Mazda dealership visiting a friend and pricing out all of the shifter accessories. I got a text from Bill telling me there was one 5-spd stock height kit left. I paid immediately, and he shipped same day. Amazing service from Bill. And now I can hardly wait to put this on my car and feel the difference it makes.

http://i.imgur.com/n4CZKfel.jpg

[Corifto]

Now the package from Adam. I felt it deserved a post of its own.

Now since I have got back into Miatas, and started being a regular again, Adam and I have become friends. Great friends. That's saying something, because when I was younger, and was around the first time, Adam actually banned me from CR for a short period of time. I totally deserved it, but I jut think it's a funny little addition to this.

Back when I ordered my gauge set, Adam went crazy and made the Lobo gauges for me. Today's package might even come close to topping receiving that package.

http://i.imgur.com/FGVywCYl.jpg

First up is a black retro window switch. Even I was surprised by the quality and heft of this piece. It's solid, and I can't wait to install it.

http://i.imgur.com/830oRcrl.jpg

Next up is a black hazard switch. I didn't want to take it out of the package and assemble it just yet.

http://i.imgur.com/lyVfC4ul.jpg

The Miata logos on the sill plates aren't terrible, but they're worn. I needed new ones. I was stuck briefly with the decision of which way to go for the new ones. I believe it was Roadster, RX2 and the Type 60. For some reason, Adam slightly nudged me in the RX2 direction, which I was actually leaning towards. But we'll retouch on that a little later.

http://i.imgur.com/ibhg7dvl.jpg

Now with the Lobo gauges, I couldn't stand having a normal HVAC panel, so I commissioned Adam to make something that will tie in with the Lobos. He did what Adam does.

http://i.imgur.com/Eu7CDCQl.jpg

My daily keychain is heavy and bulky. It's got doodads and doohickeys. And a few keys. The Miata deserves better. The Pole Position key deserves much better. I took some inspiration from Adam's SSR keychain and asked if he could make a Big End Rodder keychain. Adam once again did a thing.

http://i.imgur.com/o3cnp5Sl.jpg


Now, this next piece of the package is what makes this package so amazing. Not that the items up to this point were rubbish, but this just takes it higher. While ordering these items, Adam told me he had a gift for the back of my car. He told me it was something I needed, and it once belonged to Scrat. This was huge to me. Although I never mentioned it, two Miatas were my biggest muses both now and back when I was around the first time. Scrat and Sharka. I read and read, lusted over their build quality. When I left the "scene", Scrat wasn't finished. When I came back, Scrat had been sold and parted. Since then I had been trying to find a piece to have for myself, without luck. Hell, I almost bought the GV Trim Rings a few months ago just because.


Now a few emails later, Adam mentioned he had an idea for a small Sharka gift as well. Now that just took me into a full stupor. I was getting pieces of my two favorite cars.


I saved this box for last when it came to opening my package.

http://i.imgur.com/GfABxMSl.jpg

First up is Scrat's badge, that Geoff was never able to use. Geoff sent it back after Scrat was sold, and Adam thought it needed a good home, and surprisingly, he chose my car to be that home. Now I see why Adam was pushing in the RX2 direction for the sill inserts.

http://i.imgur.com/7Dsjnuml.jpg


Next up is one of Sharka's hardtop badges. Adam didn't put them back on when Sharka was repainted. The other is on Sharka's cooling panel. Mine will probably go in the same place.

http://i.imgur.com/6dcrT2cl.jpg

These items are a true treasure. Thank you Adam. They will both find a happy home.

Oh, and Adam threw in a front bumper replacement Mazda sticker. Be looking out for those on the store later on.

Here's a picture of the full package. I can't wait to throw all of this on the car.

http://i.imgur.com/2JmjLHSl.jpg

[Dandy]

Sometimes the mailman brings really cool stuff! Nice score.

http://www.thedogfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Waiting-for-mailman.jpg

[Corifto]

What's in the box??????

http://i.imgur.com/VAB3S03l.jpg


OOOOhh EXTREME!!!!!!!!
http://i.imgur.com/xFdYFrRl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BLq9c9pl.jpg


They're so cute and tiny.
http://i.imgur.com/Dh5ZtMEl.jpg

[revlimiter]

Now your car needs a name.

[Agent☣Orange]

"Creepy Avatar?"

[Corifto]

Now your car needs a name.
Haha I've been thinking the same. For quite a while.

[Corifto]

"Creepy Avatar?"
Haha that's my Internet tough guy face.

[Corifto]

So yesterday I went to Harbor Freight. I needed to get jack stands in order to put the parts car on for its final resting place as I strip it. I should not be allowed in HF unattended. I started looking at everything that would help strip a car, and tools I'd need regardless, and left with a $340 bill. Here's my haul.


http://i.imgur.com/BbSAQqXl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0735w75l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LnAX20ol.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Zr8sThWl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8skVEoVl.jpg

Not pictured is a tool cart that I got $55 dollars off the already "on sale" price. $104.99 wasn't bad.

http://i.imgur.com/KVb7w4Ml.jpg


I also bought a 8pc metric GearWrench reversible set from Advance for half off, $30 well spent.


I figure with all of this and the Craftsman driver/socket sets I already have, the Kobalt drill and impact driver set I've got, I should be prepared to strip this car down.


Yes Adam, eventually I'll be buying the JIS Sharka set. I just can't justify the extra expense with everything else I've bought this last month.

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/wHG99jEl.jpg

There's a slight size difference here.

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/RhEtD9Ql.jpg

Super happy to have the coils on. They ride great. Gonna let them settle for a day or two and go from there.

[Paul B]

Really like this car and the story behind it all.

[Corifto]

Appreciate it man. I built the old car many years ago. And wanted to do it all over again, the right way. This car has already well surpassed the previous build.


And last night before a meet, I finally sacked up and decided to cut my Pole Position key. I needed a worthy key for the Miata and the keychain Adam made me.


Was nerve-wracking, being told that if the key was messed up, they were not liable since it was one I was bringing in. But I used to make keys at a parts store, so I wasn't too nervous. Until the "new" fancy machine didn't cut the end of the key, just the middle. Thankfully, the old machine I was used to worked and fixed it. And the key actually worked.


http://i.imgur.com/C9A6Cc8l.jpg

[RustRat]

Nice build! Those wheels are sweet.

I have the same coilovers. How is the rear end responding? In mine, handling is eff-ing awesome, but the rear end is kinda bumpy, I can feel any, and I mean ANY, irregularity on the road.

[Corifto]

Mine handles bumps like a dream. I'll feel big bumps, but can hear plenty of stuff that I don't feel.

I'm on 10k/6k at 18 clicks in the front, 12 rear.

[RustRat]

I can't remember spring rates, I must check it. And 16 clicks all around. I will try 18 and 12.

Thank you very much!

[Corifto]

No problem, the click settings were recommended from a friend who works at BC.

[Corifto]

Oh, and just clarifying, clicks from full soft.

[Jhabitat]

I'm about one click from hard after going through this build so far. I love the BRG and the direction this is going.

[Corifto]

Lol thank you. It's just getting started. But I've got some big plans for down the line.

[Jhabitat]

Sub'd

[Corifto]

Appreciate it.

Figured I should post some of the other stuff I have that will eventually go on the car.

GT500 Injectors with adapters.
http://i.imgur.com/RdvWe0Il.jpg

Fab9 Intercooler
http://i.imgur.com/GBi5HiCl.jpg

Joyfast VC bolts
http://i.imgur.com/75N59LPl.jpg

AEM boost gauge and wideband
http://i.imgur.com/WWIdCDyl.jpg

[Corifto]

http://imgur.com/hsomxAP.jpg

My girlfriend took a picture next to the miata to prove how little it is to her boss.

[Corifto]

http://imgur.com/BdAoTeRl.jpeg

I got my Joyfast knob in from Japan today thanks to Rod at Tetsuya.

[JamieH]

Thank Jeebus you knew to wear clothes.

[Corifto]

Haha, the photo was more of what was in the background.....

I relieved Mr. Matt Man of his GV panel.
http://i.imgur.com/ai1lPjHl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

My girlfriend took a picture next to the miata to prove how little it is to her boss.


wow what a beauty !!! And the Miata looks nice too!

[MightyM]

wow what a beauty !!! And the Miata looks nice too!

You dog!!! :winky:

[Greasemonkey2000]

The Garage Vary panel is ALWAYS a good choice, look forward to seeing painted and installed on your BRG. :drinkto:

[Corifto]

Thanks, I have something else getting painted to go with it, should hopefully turn out well

[Jhabitat]

All these nice BRGs and I'm just here chillin with my red. Looking forward to the GV panel installed and painted.

[Corifto]

All these nice BRGs and I'm just here chillin with my red. Looking forward to the GV panel installed and painted.


Thanks! Just dropped it off to paint, along with the trunk lid I picked up. Should be done this week.



Snagged what I believe to be an AutoKonexion Ver. 2.5 trunk lid from a friend.

http://i.imgur.com/dqg54uCl.jpg



I also got a great call from RSpeed last week, and paid them a lot of money today.

[Corifto]

Friend of mine took some pics at my drift event the other night. (I organize/host, not drifting the Miata.)

http://i.imgur.com/Dve4fk9l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lLKdIGFl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lwUsafel.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ef5eVIpl.jpg

[Agent☣Orange]

http://imgur.com/hsomxAP.jpg

My girlfriend took a picture next to the miata to prove how little it is to her boss.

If you don't mind, what is that gorgeous (leftmost) plant right in front of the bumper??

[Corifto]

Haha no clue. Car lives at a friend's house. I'll try to remember to ask.

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/wK9ATlql.jpg?1


http://i.imgur.com/sDkJLSql.jpg


Second box had this odd sticker combo.

http://i.imgur.com/fnKVRQUl.jpg

Hello Shirley

http://i.imgur.com/UVa0yNjl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MUQKzDPl.jpg

Finally, I got my hands on a KG panel. I passed up at least 3 for sale in the last 6 months or so, and then a few told me the RSpeed shipment was coming in September. I called a few weeks ago to be added to a backup list, as all were spoken for. Then last week I got a call that they had one they could set aside. Few days later, it's in my hands. The quality is outstanding, and even more than I could have imagined.

[Paul B]

Ive never liked 4 spoke wheels until now. Car is looking gooooood.

[RustRat]

Nice parts, can't wait to see them installed. And I agree with what Paul said above. When I saw them for the first time, I didn't like them. But when you installed them? Fantastic!

[Corifto]

Thank you! I've always loved them, and thanks to Bo, I was able to get a set for a steal.

[Corifto]

So I went to install Adam's KG lenses today, and things got interesting. As I was removing the 4 buttonhead screws holding the panel together, I started to fear the very last one was stripping. It did. I then resorted to trying a torx bit shoved in to no avail. I conferred with Adam, and he suggested something that scared the hell out of me.

http://i.imgur.com/4mlWE1Sl.jpg


"Try using a Dremel to cut a slot in it."

I was pretty nervous, as it was a brand new panel, and I have never actually used my dremel except for maybe one time on a wood project. Needless to say, I was terrified.

I took it to the kitchen counter, made sure I had safety glasses, and could sit down and have better control of the Dremel. I set it at full speed, and took it slow, just barely touching the screw. I'd cut for a second or two, then let off and check with a flathead. After the first two tries, I was unsuccessful and began to worry. But in the words of Aaliyah(RIP),

"If at first you don't succeed
Dust yourself off and try it again
You can dust it off and try again"

I tried a third time, and when I put a flathead in I put a lot of pressure on the back and tried to slowly turn it. Miraculously, it turned, and a few seconds later it was out and I could breathe again.

http://i.imgur.com/xtIcdlzl.jpg

[RustRat]

You, sir, have balls. I wouldn't do that in my brand new cluster.

[Corifto]

So, for those of you looking to install Adam's lenses, if you've got a newer panel, you might run into a few snags. As the writeup on Adam's page shows, the panel is held together by the jeweled indicator lights, which are retained by jam nuts. That's not the case anymore. I did my best to make a writeup.

Supplies:
KG Works Cluster
RevLimiter Lenses
2mm allen/hex key
Gloves
Xacto knife
Super Glue
Hair Dryer
Patience

Cluster and lenses
http://i.imgur.com/TiyeZB6l.jpg

Begin as usual by removing the four buttonhead screws around the panel. They take a 2mm Allen key. Be careful not to strip them, but if you do, don't worry. It can be fixed, and you can buy the 4 screws for the total price of one dollar.

Once you have the screws out, remove it from the plastic and set the plastic aside. Turn it over and set it on something that won't damage the indicators. I used the bubble wrap that came with the panel. You'll see this before you.
http://i.imgur.com/2uawP2Fl.jpg

The newer panels are held on by plastic retainers that are glued to the panel and jeweled indicators.

An example of the glue
http://i.imgur.com/nbWwnjLl.jpg

Now, the retainers are not threaded at all. They are entirely held on by glue and a small amount of friction depending on the fit. Put your glasses on and get ready to use your Xacto knife.


Carefully put the Xacto knife along the glued sections and slice through the glue. You may scratch the back of the panel, but nobody will know but you. Or in my case anyone who sees these pictures will know mine is.

Beginning to cut the glue.
http://i.imgur.com/lo1L8G2l.jpg

Once you cut through the glue, the indicators should free spin, but they may not be ready to come off. You'll see that the turn signal retainers are much larger than those for the others. We'll get to those in a second, but for now focus on the other smaller ones.

Using your Xacto knife, or a smaller screwdriver if you have one that will work, slowly pry up at different spots of the retainer. It will begin to come up and then off of the indicator, allowing it to slide out of the panel. If your retainers are giving you trouble, you may need to run the knife around the base some more for excess glue.


Retainer removed
http://i.imgur.com/NopdnVKl.jpg

Now, for the larger ones, they may not pry as easily. For these I used a set of channel locks and lightly gripped the outer edges and wiggled back and forth once all the glue was cut. They were hesitant, but after a little work, they too came out.

Larger retainer, showing that they are not threaded.
http://i.imgur.com/HoBR62el.jpg

Panel with all the necessary indicators removed. Don't worry about the 4 in the center, they stay in.
http://i.imgur.com/dtwiDuhl.jpg

Now, the panel may not just come apart, as there is some adhesive and pressure holding it together. When you look at the sides, you'll see what appears to be 3 layers, but only worry about the top one Shown here.
http://i.imgur.com/BssOsU7l.jpg

Slowly work the edges and pull the top of the panel away all around the panel. It will take some work, but will come apart. Just take your time.

Panel separated
http://i.imgur.com/2Swc7wYl.jpg

[Corifto]

Now, once you have it apart, you will see that the lenses are actually held in by glue in various spots.
http://i.imgur.com/E8BCJdvl.jpg

Now you can try to just push the glass out, but I didn't want to take any chances. I went and grabbed a hair dryer. If you don't have a hair dryer handy, find a girlfriend, as they are likely to have one as mine does.

I then applied high heat around the panel in slow circles making sure to cover all the adhesive spots.
http://i.imgur.com/klFJvS3l.jpg

Warning:This will make the panel very hot. I used a paper towel to handle the panel in this stage.

After this step, the glass pops out fairly easily. Hold the panel firmly with one hand, and apply pressure near the glue spots to remove the glass.

Glass removed
http://i.imgur.com/tfxVHN9l.jpg

Now when installing the new lenses, as you remove the protective film, you may see a bit of orange/yellowish residue around the edges. This will not be seen, but if you want to remove it, use the plastic film adhesive side to wipe it away or set it and pull it back. It will come off.

Also, I used the blow dryer again for this step, applying it to the glue areas of each lens before I set them.


Lenses set
http://i.imgur.com/gPEm2tjl.jpg

Now, to begin reassembly. It works best if you push the panel together some, and then one at a time, put the indicators in, and lightly push the retainers on, this way you can set the panel upside down without them falling out. Once it's upside down, remove the retainers, and grab your glue.

I used a Gorilla Glue variant, but any number of products will work.

Set the nozzle of the glue at a diagonal angle along the edge of the indicator until you have enough to work with.
http://i.imgur.com/WpO8riMl.jpg

Put the retainer on, and apply pressure for 10-30 seconds or until you feel it's secure. Repeat for each retainer.


Indicators installed
http://i.imgur.com/pbIIMbll.jpg

Once you're sure they are set, flip it back over and set it on the plastic piece and tighten down. I screwed in a diagonal pattern a bit at a time for each screw, just to be safe. Be careful to not overtighten or risk stripping the screws.

http://i.imgur.com/QnDdDu8l.jpg


Enjoy your panel with less glare, and pat yourself on the back. Maybe buy yourself a beer.

[Corifto]

You, sir, have balls. I wouldn't do that in my brand new cluster.

Oh, I never thought I would either. But I did. Super rewarding. But it was definitely made worse by being the top left one, so close to the plastic piece. Just took my time and every precaution.

[Corifto]

Also, here's a sneak peek for you guys. Got some progress pics from my painter today.


http://i.imgur.com/ZFNKFZKl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WNpZ1JHl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/slbur6Ml.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rIIKGsrl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lfZahA2l.jpg

[Jhabitat]

Oh man, they are gonna look awesome.

[Phatmiata]

Wow you are working so fast I can barely keep up!!!

Also, I thought the NEW version KG works glass was non-reflective???

and be careful with the superglue as it can leave that white chalking on the cluster if you use too much.

pretty sure I have some of those small Allen heads from building multiple clusters on my own and for friends if you need any.

[Corifto]

Wow you are working so fast I can barely keep up!!!

Also, I thought the NEW version KG works glass was non-reflective???

and be careful with the superglue as it can leave that white chalking on the cluster if you use too much.

pretty sure I have some of those small Allen heads from building multiple clusters on my own and for friends if you need any.


Haha yeah, things are just falling into place and making me spend money.

There was definitely a glare. I tried to take a picture but it didn't turn out. The KG lenses showed a bright white reflection from my kitchen light. The Rev lenses showed a faint blue light. There was quite a difference.

I made sure to only use a dab of glue similar to that of the factory appearance. I didn't use any on the lenses themselves, I just used the dryer to reactivate it.

Appreciate it, but I found out that Ace carries them for a quarter each. The heads are a different shade, so I just replaced all four.

[Phatmiata]

yep, Ace Hardware is where I got mine from too

[Corifto]

I went to Lowes first since it's close to my house. Their selection is laughable. So I drove up to Town and Country and found them in a minute of looking. Ace is the helpful place.

[Corifto]

Don't mind my gauge hood, eventually I'll buy a new one.


http://i.imgur.com/xAWjxCBl.jpg

[MightyM]

Is it just me or are your newly painted panels the wrong color? Looks a bit metallic.
Great build btw, definitely moving quickly!

[Corifto]

Pretty sure it's just the lighting. The paint was matched off of the gas lid.

[MightyM]

Nice. I can't wait to see it on!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Great write up on replacing the glass, maybe pass it onto Adam, Revlimiter, since his KG Works his the older ones and do not believe he has a write for the newer style. :)

Can't wait to see the trunk and GV panel installed! :drinkto:

[Corifto]

Great write up on replacing the glass, maybe pass it onto Adam, Revlimiter, since his KG Works his the older ones and do not believe he has a write for the newer style. :)

Can't wait to see the trunk and GV panel installed! :drinkto:
Adam was very instrumental in my saving the panel from the stripped screw, and I mainly did the write up so he'd be able to have pictures of the new process.


Thanks though! I have never done a real write up. I always hate when there aren't write ups, so I figured I can make a contribution for a change.

Panel and trunk should be installed sometime next week! Can't wait either.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Just realized you have a Momo Corse steering wheel too! Except mine is 320mm and i love the size and the grip it provides! So you don't care for the 330mm Momo, as far as size?

As Randy pointed out most say 340-350 is the 'perfect size' wheel for the miata, which is what Adam has told me before. Although i think Adam is currently using a 330mm and think he said he really likes it, iirc. I turn to Adam for steering wheel advice since he is 'wheelxpert'.

I couldn't believe how much heavier my 330mm Momo Corse is vs the 360mm Nardi wood Classico i had! I want another wood steering wheel eventually but a deep corn and probably 340mm. Sorry about cluttering your thread. :fp:

[Corifto]

Yes, it's a beautiful wheel, but it's too small. My main gripe is it covers the top third or so of my gauge panel.

I had a 330 in my previous Miata, but I've lost weight and can fit a bigger wheel now.

So I will be looking for a vintage Nardi classic wood 340 or 350. Or maybe another Momo.


I must say, I'm not a fan of Deep Corn wheels though.

[Corifto]

So my girlfriend went and conspired with Adam and got me a Sharka JIS set.

She was kind enough to wrap the box in duct tape, and then individually wrap each driver in bubble wrap and packaging tape.

http://i.imgur.com/AcICnMyl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/in000JDl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xoPpP3Zl.jpg

[Corifto]

Also went to a ND reveal event. Met the owner/creator of Miata.Net. He had bought the dealer's first ND. pictured next to my car.

http://i.imgur.com/h2Q7yYil.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Dvdm8ODl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gqfcQsSl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vf0m864l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5jILs6Gl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HmbF5VP.jpg

[Greasemonkey2000]

The only thing better than a great hobby is having someone you care about contribute and or participate! :drinkto:



I need a ND in my life!!!!!! :frantic:

[Corifto]

Yeah, she's pretty great most of the time. She's the reason I've bought the GV panel and other parts so soon. I was hesitant to spend the money but she pushed me to do it.

[OBD1 kenobi]

The only thing better than a great hobby is having someone you care about contribute and or participate! :drinkto:



I need a ND in my life!!!!!! :frantic:

Amen to that. Here is a beer to that statement :-)

[Johnnie]

If you don't mind, what is that gorgeous (leftmost) plant right in front of the bumper??
Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like a philodendron, if you're talking about the plant right in front of the car. They grow very well down here in the FL.

[Agent☣Orange]

The only thing better than a great hobby is having someone you care about contribute and or participate! :drinkto:


Amen to that. Here is a beer to that statement :-)

...and helps pay half the rent.

[Corifto]

...and helps pay half the rent.

And a roommate helps too. Split 3 ways = awesome.

[Corifto]

Uggggghh...that's all I have to say about installing the new GV lights.

Super long day yesterday. Panel and trunk are "on" but not done. The standoff problem is real, went through 5 dremel metal cutting discs. After that, was given an air grinder to finish. Had a disc jump off of the grinder, fly ten feet across the shop to where my panel was sitting and put a small gash in it (which painter says he will fix today.) The 3m outdoor mounting tape I bought didn't want to play along, applied three times and the panel still won't sit flush. At first we could see the tape, so I moved it further back. Then it didn't want to hold. So toda I'm going to try to find some black trim tape. And when we went to install the trunk, we found out the OEM nuts don't work, and he couldn't find the ones that were on the trunk when I dropped it off.

So I gave in for the night, paid someone to take me to my 3,and I'll just go back refreshed today.

For now I guess I'll show you really shitty pics of what it currently looks like.

http://i.imgur.com/ACXp7ZQl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/v7W9ca0l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0djYvPpl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GlijNHUl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7xAHk7wl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/44TOGEzl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/siYoRHwl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bDqEme8l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yroCUcFl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GiIRFD1.jpg

[OBD1 kenobi]

Still looking great. And you are moving at lighting speed.

[MightyM]

Lookin really good! Be patient, fiberglass parts always take some extra care to install properly.

[Corifto]

Thanks guys. I keep forgetting that I only bought this car a month and a half ago. It's got a lot done since I bought it on June 17th. I have plenty of other stuff to put on, just haven't had time.




Was supposed to be at the shop working on it, but the painter spent all night in the ER, so he's getting some sleep and will let me know when I can go over there. I bought some black trim tape this time, 20lbs extreme hold.

The tape I was using was the gray 3m outdoor. I'm hoping the added strength and then the darker tape will work.

[Corifto]

And done. Fitment is still ehh in some spots. I need to remove the trunk tensioner. I messed with it for a few minutes and couldn't seem to figure out it's trick. But I do think it changes the entire car's attitude.


http://i.imgur.com/ACXp7ZQl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/i1NLmBo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8WLg1Ntl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1boJ0rUl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/n4LeA85.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/StlJb6El.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2M7YY4tl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/o4Xh6DOl.jpg

[Corifto]

I also went through three silicones. First was a "clear" that applies white. Got it on, then read that it takes 7-14 days to clear. So I went back to Lowe's and grabbed a small tube of clear that goes on clear, and then a black tube that needed a caulk gun. I wasn't happy with the clear, so I took it off too and used the black.

I also believe I did the wires differently than some. I was having fitment issues with the fiberglass inserts, so I actually saw a grommet to the left of the license plate wires, poked a hole through it and then ran my wires through.

http://i.imgur.com/rbWzuM8l.jpg

[RustRat]

Absolutely beautiful. I wish my roadster looked this cool just some months after I bought it. Congrats.

[TNRooster3]

Congrates, nice pix and good job on the how to, GV is a cool panel, even had some guys get me to turn mine on at MATG so they could check out the lights.

[Corifto]

Absolutely beautiful. I wish my roadster looked this cool just some months after I bought it. Congrats.

Thank you! I love it. In my defense, I had been saving up and buying some parts here and there for the last year or so.


Congrates, nice pix and good job on the how to, GV is a cool panel, even had some guys get me to turn mine on at MATG so they could check out the lights.

Thanks! I'm happy with it for now. Probably touch it up again one of these days.

[Phatmiata]

Everything looks great, and you are moving at warp speed!!!

Love the trunklid, my only nit pick is the 3rd brake light is now covered and now there is no more cool KG-Works "Roadster" Tail light

I can see how the GV lights will fit weird, but I dont think mine had those extra tabs? at least my original set on the 96 didnt, and the second set never had them either? I need to open the box this most recent set and check mine now.

[Corifto]

Yeah, there's no third brake light at all. But I will be switching out the trunks here and there eventually. Plan is to get a luggage rack, and that will be when I pull out the other trunk. Now I'm like a Miata hoarder with extra parts just laying around.

[Corifto]

Went to a car meet today. I fit in pretty well.

http://i.imgur.com/cOzgS3rl.jpg


Day 12, the natives haven't noticed I'm not one of them. Still gaining their trust.

http://i.imgur.com/ArIflF8l.jpg

[Corifto]

Finally decided to just park it at our apartment.

http://i.imgur.com/Vu9WaTr.jpg

[Demon I Am]

Would look more awesomer with a Trap, or Hirai front lip. but you might be too low for one of those.

[HarryB]

You might hate me, but I think your car would look even better if it was less low... there, I said it! :P

Seriously now, top job, congrats!

[Corifto]

Would look more awesomer with a Trap, or Hirai front lip. but you might be too low for one of those.

If anything it'd get a R package or Trap. But the GV was free and onl put on to look better than it did.


You might hate me, but I think your car would look even better if it was less low... there, I said it! :P

Seriously now, top job, congrats!

Thanks! Maybe one day, but I'm happy with the height for now.

[Phatmiata]

Get any flooding in your area?

You might need one of those monster trucks soon since you are living in south tampa now

[Corifto]

Our apartment is holding up. Miata isn't bad. Drove the 3 through water that would have killed the miata on the way home.

[Corifto]

Got a nice package today. I have wanted these for at least four years. Now they're mine.

http://i.imgur.com/nQAkRKWl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tCxKLVXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/a8Qwfbbl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/di00Qxul.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Hit up Ken at GarageStar I think he sells security allen head screws so you wont have to worry about them disappearing

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/RjAHZBB.jpg

Got my new license plate for the miata in. Happy with the matching set.

[Corifto]

Finally got around to install my RX2 Door Sill Inserts from Adam.


http://i.imgur.com/0rgWSQul.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/aTiv4wHl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UEPj5LXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PXfZPizl.jpg

Let it be known I hate polishing stuff.

[RustRat]

I have exactly the same inserts, but I haven't installed them yet because my door sill covers look terrible. If I may ask, how did you polish them?

[Corifto]

First I started with Goo-Gone, removed all residue, wiped it down, let it sit for an hour while we took our dog Cefiro to the dog park. Then came back, wiped it again, started polishing with a fresh terry towel, using Mother's polish. Got it to where I was happy, and then wiped clean with another "metal polishing" cloth, waited a few minutes and applied. I found the best way to apply was lining up the length rather than the edges. and very light touches help in pulling it up if you have to readjust.

[Corifto]

So, while it may not be for any parts installed, I believe this may be just as, if not more important than any part on the car.

Many weeks ago, Adam told me this car needed a name. I had never thought of naming a car, but the idea grew on me. That led to weeks of wracking my brain. I was thinking of all kinds of things, but none worked for me.

Yesterday, I realized that the name had been there all along. Adam had named it many months before I even bought the car. I believe it was unintentional, but as I looked back at the post, I see it's been there the entire time. And as long as I've owned the car, I've been staring at it the entire time. My gauges.

http://i.imgur.com/6MSfL96l.jpg

Version Lobo as Adam coined it. Odd or not, the wolf was chosen for my gauges due to having deep meaning for me as a "power animal" if you will. So I feel Lobo suits the car very well. It may never be spoken in the same breath as Sharka, Scrat, the Blue Potato, or Rooster, but it is mine.


Sorry for the ramblings of someone just waking up.

[revlimiter]

You did an awesome job with the door sills. I don't think mine are that shiny!

[Corifto]

You did an awesome job with the door sills. I don't think mine are that shiny!

Well that might be a win for me haha. Thank you! They're sitting on a dresser now, and every time I look, I have to say, I'm impressed.


For whatever reason, over today and yesterday I decided to tackle some projects I've been putting off. Yesterday was the sills, today was my HVAC panel.

Went super smooth thanks to Adam's write-up.

The starting product.

http://i.imgur.com/5o14V3vl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/M9437MRl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UqMkG1hl.jpg
Somehow, it all came off in one piece. Slow and steady. It also helps if you poke through the back. There are holes for the illumination, and you can poke these up to help with the beginning of the removal process.
http://i.imgur.com/PrLPGLSl.jpg
Like a glove.
http://i.imgur.com/raNMcLql.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/raNMcLql.jpg
All finished.
http://i.imgur.com/NvGrVgNl.jpg

All together now [Note the RevLimiter Hazard Switches also]
http://i.imgur.com/aEO73DUl.jpg


I tried to take a shot of the panel illuminated, but the OEM amber doesn't even register with my panel. I need to look into some LED options.

[tsingson]

It's looking good man! I do have a question though. Why does it look like you have so many screws on your steering wheel?

[Corifto]

It's looking good man! I do have a question though. Why does it look like you have so many screws on your steering wheel?


Because Bo sold me a dumb wheel with holes drilled for another pattern, Nardi I'd assume. There's only the regular amount of 6 screws.

[Phatmiata]

I have some dumb MOMO wheels for $20 if you want ??

[Corifto]

Maybe. Whatcha got? I've been trying not to buy anything more haha.

[Phatmiata]

I'll bring them out to the next meet. And bring about $300 in cash so I can sell you 300 old hot wheels so you don't have too lol

[Corifto]

Oh God lol. We'll see.

[Corifto]

I decided it was time to do a foamectomy. I had been putting it off for a long time.


I'll skip the whole "take the seat out of the car and disassemble it" steps.

Right to the meat of the project.

The unmolested seat. (hog rings taken out)
http://i.imgur.com/j9BCtt8l.jpg
Pan removed.
http://i.imgur.com/JhN2ZS3l.jpg
Section I cut using an electric carving knife.
http://i.imgur.com/d3wv1gJl.jpg
Voila! I decided to stop here, and then test it out for a while before taking more out.
http://i.imgur.com/lTSl71vl.jpg
Ziptied back in lieu of hog rings.
http://i.imgur.com/mT1vgk0l.jpg
Back together. Time from beginning to end was approximately an hour and ten minutes.
http://i.imgur.com/VlBMdNDl.jpg

[Corifto]

Put my sills back in after their fresh polishing and with their RX2 inserts.

http://i.imgur.com/O0MJ7SIl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ROW4v1Ll.jpg

[Greasemonkey2000]

Door sills look good! Still need to get some myself. I like the name Lobo. :drinkto:

I wonder how many miatas Adam's(Revlimiter's) gauges has named? That's where Warbird(my miata) derived it's name.

[Corifto]

Lol I'm sure there has been quite a few.

[Corifto]

So, few new updates. I decided my car's interior needed a little more, so I added the Revlimiter retro panel and trim ring to my AC panel. Not installed yet, waiting for LEDs to come in, but you get the idea.

http://i.imgur.com/FrGvWBfl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/11sYV03l.jpg

And after many delays, I finally picked up my mirrors from the painter. Like the GV panel and trunk, the paint is a little darker than the car, but at 20 feet, I think it will be fine. Can't wait to install them.

http://i.imgur.com/oICc51Ml.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XFkNqNwl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/c8m5UEkl.jpg

[atank]

Looks very Good!!!

[Corifto]

So today I finally installed my Zoom mirrors.

http://i.imgur.com/rIHln71l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MbBAlZzl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/65NPxRdl.jpg

[HarryB]

They look great on your car, I like that you painted those after all, they would look a bit out of place if left unpainted.

[Corifto]

Thank you! I love them. Still haven't driven the car with them as the interior is mildly taken apart. Have been awaiting LEDs for my AC panel, and was planning to install my MiataRoadster shifter kit, but I forgot it's in the trunk of the parts car in my storage unit.

[Corifto]

Finally got around to my short shifter. I found out why my shifter sucked.

http://i.imgur.com/HEfXtFNl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/q635XxTl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WH7rsjbl.jpg

As you can see, not only was there no fluid, there was no tip bushing. I can't wait to drive it Wednesday to feel the difference.


I also finished up my Retro HVAC plate and ring from RevLimiter over my custom panel. Also installed LEDs.

http://i.imgur.com/FlIu2O4l.jpg

[Corifto]

Uhoh....

Drove a friend's '13 Mustang GT last night, and realized how madly the Miata needs boost.

I started looking back into the MKTurbo setup, and saw they had just started a group buy. And the kits are made in located in South Carolina, where Monica and I will be in November for a Spartan race. He says he may be able to get mine done by then so I can pick it up and save on shipping. It was fate.

http://i.imgur.com/X8iOO8Ql.png

[tsingson]

Congrats man. You have to document that for all to read!

[Corifto]

I will, don't worry!

So I spent some more money...

http://i.imgur.com/EsfI5H6l.jpg
This was followed by $90 when I decided to move from the MS2 Enhanced to MS3.


Also took the first step in solving my TPS issue after a junkyard trip.
http://i.imgur.com/bQSAaK4l.jpg

[oldgrayleather]

Stunning! Don't know if you've had a chance to be out in the road yet but if so, how is the visibility of the passenger side zoom mirror out of the quarter window/ how is visibility overall with the new mirrors?

[RustRat]

Here you go rustrat:
Here are the Zoom mirrors and field of vision w/ the long arm on the passenger side and as you can see no matter where you sit the driver side with the short base has no obstruction.

Passenger side w/ long arm, notice the drastically improved view of mirror
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/005_zpsb55fc5d1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/005_zpsb55fc5d1.jpg.html)


Driver side w/ short base Zoom mirror and seat all the way back
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/006_zps07025b95.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/006_zps07025b95.jpg.html)


Driver side w/ seat all the way forward
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/008_zps3dc1f629.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/008_zps3dc1f629.jpg.html)


Passenger side with short base Zoom mirror:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/001_zpse09fac4d.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/001_zpse09fac4d.jpg.html)


Driver side with long arm Zoom mirror:
View w/ seat all the way back where I normally have the seat
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/003_zps6bad6ab9.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/003_zps6bad6ab9.jpg.html)


View w/ seat a few adjustments forward
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/004_zps05069a41.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/004_zps05069a41.jpg.html)


View w/ seat half way or so where my wife has it positioned
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b261/superhonda02/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/002_zpsc21f64ad.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/superhonda02/media/97%20M%20Edition/Exterior/002_zpsc21f64ad.jpg.html)

This might help a little.

[oldgrayleather]

Thanks RustRat. Sorry I hadn't seen that post but from what I can tell, the driver's mirror on the standard post looks completely visible. The passenger with the longer post looks much better than with the standard post. I've seen M2's and others that are impossible to see (particularly out of the passenger side) and trying to get a sense for how usable the beautiful Zoom units would work in daily life..

[RustRat]

Don't thank me, thank Greasemonkey for his pictures. I was wondering the same, and yes, as it seems the extended arm on the passenger's side and the standard arm fro the driver's side looks to be the best option.

[Greasemonkey2000]

The long arm is indeed meant to be on the passenger side, obviously that differs depending on where the steering wheel is located. As far as daily usage i think they are a compromise as is many performance parts, they do have a smaller mirror but are convex and have that anti glare finish that makes for pretty good visibility.


Corifto, i like the mirrors painted but not sure i can bring myself to cover beautiful carbon fiber. :fp: What do you think of the mirrors in terms of visibility?

Congrats on deciding to go turbo and i think the system Lars has come up with is an excellent budget system, can't wait to see it installed. :drinkto:

[Corifto]

Sorry I've been absent. Thanks RustRat.

They're great! I put the mirrors on the wrong side, so the driver gives me a headache, but they are awesome. And I'm sure once I switch the mirrors they'll be even better. They're a lot bigger than you'd imagine.

[Corifto]

The long arm is indeed meant to be on the passenger side, obviously that differs depending on where the steering wheel is located. As far as daily usage i think they are a compromise as is many performance parts, they do have a smaller mirror but are convex and have that anti glare finish that makes for pretty good visibility.


Corifto, i like the mirrors painted but not sure i can bring myself to cover beautiful carbon fiber. :fp: What do you think of the mirrors in terms of visibility?

Congrats on deciding to go turbo and i think the system Lars has come up with is an excellent budget system, can't wait to see it installed. :drinkto:

Thanks! I love the visibility, and wouldn't hesitate to paint them again.

Turbo may be installed by Christmas if I'm lucky. But either way I'm excited.

[Corifto]

Got a nice package in the mail. Nice blow off valve adapter. Looks like soon I might be able to finally use this RFL bov I bought a few years ago.


http://imgur.com/c1yMRqWl.jpg
http://imgur.com/69zADN2l.jpg
http://imgur.com/QuuAyBRl.jpg

[Corifto]

Well, that's gone.

http://i.imgur.com/oTpIB3zl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ac2gLzTl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

time for Pitcrew?

[Corifto]

Lol, that shell did not give me a fraction of that.

Still a lot of thought into it. So much dollars can do many other things.

[revlimiter]

That's one way to haul off a Miata. :)

[oldgrayleather]

Am I the only fool who was initially confused and thought this was Lobo? You know, B6 turbo install.. a bit of over exuberance with all that extra power and *WHAM*.. no more inspiring build thread?

[Corifto]

Haha, a few people kinda were, forgetting I had the shell.

Turbo parts won't be here until November at the earliest, ecu hopefully done sometime this month.

[Corifto]

Intercooler piping came in

http://i.imgur.com/Qn2LKHA.jpg

[Corifto]

So I got bored, and thought having a blog would be a good idea.

So Corifto.net is now live. It's gonna be slow, but it might turn out to be pretty OK.

[Slampen]

So Corifto.net is now live.

Dont manage to subscribe using Feedly, u fix? :)

[Corifto]

Huh? I'm not familiar.

[Slampen]

Me neither....
Thought everything had support for RSS.

[revlimiter]

I had to sign my blog up for FeedBurner to make it work on rss

[Corifto]

K, so maybe this will work.



http://feeds.feedburner.com/Coriftonet

[Slampen]

K, so maybe this will work.



http://feeds.feedburner.com/Coriftonet

It did. Thank you. I will follow you....... :)

[Corifto]

Awesome, good deal, thank you!

[Corifto]

Photos.

http://i.imgur.com/5anZgR3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lW9ZHsa.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tled1Sq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/07T2Ji7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cQ4xSUP.jpg

[revlimiter]

Those stars tho.

[Corifto]

So, I got some products finished that have been in the works.


As some as you may know, the newer GV panels come with standoffs that interfere with the panel, making the install basically impossible without dremeling the inside lower standoff. So I thought of a solution and went with it. I will be installing them tomorrow in hopes of no panel gaps. Randy was nice enough to let me borrow his panels to use as the template.

http://i.imgur.com/FJK92D2l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r4AykHgl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vHmpZxll.jpg

And then the big thing that has my stoked level at 11.

I need to find a new place for stickers.

http://i.imgur.com/gOHTrIBl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/j0vGiPQl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wK29DkNl.jpg

[Corifto]

Reinstalled the GV tails. Better, hoping it's good for good.

The offending panels and standoffs

http://i.imgur.com/M2IKVWUl.jpg


The portion that was cut off
http://i.imgur.com/EUQJZjal.jpg

Panel comparison
http://i.imgur.com/EQQsSPJl.jpg

Side project

The inner "light cups"
http://i.imgur.com/zRirwdAl.jpg

Decided it might be a good idea to add some insulation/padding. Picked up a roll of window/door seal at HD.

Applied around edges of both.
http://i.imgur.com/27Y9mJgl.jpg

Metal panels installed. Originally used cut vacuum hose to act as a buffer for the light. It ended up not fitting with it so the hose was removed.
http://i.imgur.com/TfmUZvhl.jpg

The panel with the light about to go in
http://i.imgur.com/zXoOBr0l.jpg

The rest is as usual. I don't have a finished picture as I have the tails taped up with masking tape in hopes of the mounting tape staying this time.

[Corifto]

Also tried to install my radiator panel. Did so, aside from the OEM bolt that snapped off. So for now, it's going to be janky.

http://i.imgur.com/6P2Im4tl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/41lROYyl.jpg

[Corifto]

Also got a nice box in the mail today.

http://i.imgur.com/cJh97Yq.jpg?1

In that box was another box. A mo' special box.

http://i.imgur.com/INI6RjC.jpg

Oooo fancy
http://i.imgur.com/rGuqlZI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yyVWQ6X.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rPkXSBR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ve9fXY5.jpg

[RustRat]

The awkward moment I can read what the green label says. [emoji14]

Nice job with the GV tails, and a nice choice for the MS.

[Corifto]

Lol what does it say?

[Phatmiata]

when can I has my FRP panels and fancy new aluminum panels back?

I gets no love for loaning old rare version 1 GV panels :cry2:

[RustRat]

Merchandise export or something like this

[Corifto]

when can I has my FRP panels and fancy new aluminum panels back?

I gets no love for loaning old rare version 1 GV panels :cry2:


I've messaged him to go ahead and make the rest since mine fit. Sometime next week probably, but I can try to get up there tomorrow if he gets them off, to deliver at tomorrow's dinner.

[Corifto]

So I got this lip. This lip has been on a journey.

http://i.imgur.com/8rBLVuIl.jpg

The seller of this lip wouldn't ship, but I wanted it. So with the help of friends, I have it.

It started in California, where the seller brought it to MRLS. Fwdtamiya did me the huge favor of picking it up, and then took it one step further by taking it to Formula Drift Irwindale. From there it rode in a friend's race trailer back to FL, near Gainesville. Finally, another friend picked it up and brought it to my drift event. And then I brought it home.

[Corifto]

Got some stuff today.

Brand new FM Happy Meal Stage 1 w/10.3lb flywheel.
http://i.imgur.com/DJPgNpEl.jpg

BNIB DW200 Fuel Pump
http://i.imgur.com/VmEWNw9l.jpg

And the ebay piping kit I have has terrible couplers with "JDM" written on them, so I got this kit thrown in with the other stuff. Plain black couplers make me happy.

http://i.imgur.com/ULVe50Al.jpg

Since I love good deals, I couldn't say no when I got the price down to $560 for all of this.

[Corifto]

Got some stuff in the mail again today.

DDM Works panel for radio and gauges. Ordered this after my attempt to make a panel out of ABS didn't work so well.


http://i.imgur.com/c2wN9JAl.jpg

This had its own issues. Apparently AEM gauges aren't exactly 2 1/16".
This is as far as the gauge would go in, even with a rather large amount of force.

http://i.imgur.com/ABvSamyl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/f6lI5dbl.jpg

So about 15 minutes with my Dremel, and we got it working.

http://i.imgur.com/IscXr7Sl.jpg

The gauges still need a bit to be set in place, and are somewhat friction fit even though I'll be using the brackets in back.

And I've ordered a new head unit to better match the panel, and replace the tired, archaic JVC that came with the car. Sorry Adam, it's not another JVC.

[Corifto]

I also got a semi-surprise package from Adam today.

Inside I found two bags.

http://i.imgur.com/6Vbrtcxl.jpg

I was thinking this was a trick or treat scenario, but was pleasantly surprised.

Inside the first bag was a set of RevLimiter Hardtop Security doohickeys.
http://i.imgur.com/6UqX0Fcl.jpg
Sorry for your OCD.

When I got the Miata, I wanted a way to keep my hardtop from walking away and asked Adam about these, but unfortunately they were all gone. But I guess in time that my want for them got Adam to order more, so he sent me some. I believe they should be back in the store soon.

That left us with the Halloween bag. It was definitely a treat.

http://i.imgur.com/0DccVmy.jpg

I definitely enjoy candy, but seeing the hint of bubble wrap in the back interested me. Bubble wrap means protection. But for what....

http://i.imgur.com/15TQwi8l.jpg

Ohhhhhhhh I know what that is.

http://i.imgur.com/cuoxeBJl.jpg

I've been wanting one of these since I got back into HotWheels, and now I have one. Now I need to find the matching 510.

Thanks yet again Adam!

[Hammerhead]

Apparently AEM gauges aren't exactly 2 1/16". I had the exact same issue with the Prosport Halo gauges.

[Corifto]

Got my head unit in. All fancy, even has Bluetooth.

http://i.imgur.com/oXsfcMrl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JS79TOPl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U8RvYebl.jpg

[Corifto]

Took some pics today. These are unedited from my camera, aside from some cropping on some. Still don't have much in the way of editing stuff.


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5643/22701888116_6b8b0c9235_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AA67q5)DSC_0624 (https://flic.kr/p/AA67q5) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/689/22107360503_a1e5ae18c4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zFy14Z)DSC_0679 (https://flic.kr/p/zFy14Z) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5806/22728644625_6e9607bcdf_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ACsfcc)DSC_0693 (https://flic.kr/p/ACsfcc) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5790/22739996471_9d19297fc7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ADsqGF)DSC_0703 (https://flic.kr/p/ADsqGF) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5805/22715358492_01f8f55bc6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ABh9FW)DSC_0711 (https://flic.kr/p/ABh9FW) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

[Corifto]

Some edited shots, using Snapseed on my phone.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/689/22706099976_af14c7822b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AAsGsm)DSC_0624-01 (https://flic.kr/p/AAsGsm) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5712/22110996703_f261fc82fc_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zFSCZ6)DSC_0679-01-01 (https://flic.kr/p/zFSCZ6) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/568/22743321921_6bd17f4dcf_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ADKtf2)DSC_0693-01 (https://flic.kr/p/ADKtf2) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/686/22718554772_c5c0d85075_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ABywQd)DSC_0711-01 (https://flic.kr/p/ABywQd) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

[oldgrayleather]

The rate of pace that you're turning lobo into such a sweet ride is incredible! So very nicely done - cannot wait to see what's next!!!

[Corifto]

Thank you! I just want to build a car that makes up for my last miata.


Doesn't everyone build their car in 5 months?

[oldgrayleather]

Doesn't everyone build their car in 5 months?

Maybe only if it's your second one? Damn, I can't use that excuse either :lol:

[HarryB]

That car looks so freaking awesome! Great job Corifto!

[WASABI]

Nice work, beautiful car!! I'm impressed with how your modification choices complement the car.

[Corifto]

That car looks so freaking awesome! Great job Corifto!

Thank you!


Nice work, beautiful car!! I'm impressed with how your modification choices complement the car.

Thanks! That's a huge deal coming from you. Your car is awesome compared to mine. As for the parts, it's just a compilation of things that I think work well on the car and have a vintage feel. I've got a list a mile long of other things for down the road, it's just time and money.

[Corifto]

Lobo will be much more enjoyable on drives from here on out. Ten year old CD players w/o aux cords make me unhappy.


Installed the radio today, and it's awesome.


But before one can install a radio, we need a harness.
http://i.imgur.com/aBzguc8l.jpg
70-7901 is the proper Miata harness. On the left is the pioneer harness. How do we get them together? We can rig it with twisting and taping, like the super awesome previous owner of Lobo, or we can do it correctly. Two main options are crimping connectors, or soldering. I chose soldering, since I'd never done it before, but prefer it on radio harnesses. So instead of paying to have it done, why not just try it myself. So we ordered a soldering iron.

Here we are on the kitchen counter with the iron, a set of helping hands, and the harnesses. I did two at a time, with heatshrink over one side of each wire. Matching wires is easy, as long as you're not color blind, and have a basic knowledge of colors.
http://i.imgur.com/OuCOE50l.jpg

Everything all soldered and covered with heatshrink.
http://i.imgur.com/yPnn6xml.jpg

All taped up and neat. Left the remote wire out in case I choose to use it later, and left the ground out to be connected to the factory ground wire.
http://i.imgur.com/6vZumWyl.jpg

Now that we have a harness, we're ready.

Before:Circa ~2000
http://i.imgur.com/O1bdISWl.jpg

Comparison
http://i.imgur.com/actvsVtl.jpg

Finished: (Crappy pic because it got dark. I'll replace later.)
http://i.imgur.com/TUkK7mgl.jpg

The sound quality is much better, bluetooth works awesome, and I am looking forward to using it on my next trip. I will also be installing new door speakers tomorrow most likely.

The previous radio's great twist and tape harness
http://i.imgur.com/3cOw7F0l.jpg

[Corifto]

I also decided to fix my gauge hood since I recently got a perfect one.

Broken 1991 gummy hood
http://i.imgur.com/4X223PHl.jpg

All better
http://i.imgur.com/VQZJGEtl.jpg

Bonus interior shot
http://i.imgur.com/WHnpY0Al.jpg

[Corifto]

Here you go, this is a better shot.

http://i.imgur.com/Hl5eKuKl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Looking good !!

[Big Red]

I was looking around on Ebay..... seen these I don't know if you'd put them on your car or not, but it would suit your wolf theme you have going on....


http://goo.gl/twTB0U

p.s love the build so far :P

[freedomgli]

Nice work on the GV tails. With instructions in Japanese or non-existent or with old tutorials having dead links and broken pictures it's nice that you've contributed to the community knowledge base. GV tails most definitely need to be sealed up well to keep water from entering the trunk.

Re: Side project The inner "light cups" did your kit come with those or did you make them yourself?

[Corifto]

I was looking around on Ebay..... seen these I don't know if you'd put them on your car or not, but it would suit your wolf theme you have going on....


http://goo.gl/twTB0U

p.s love the build so far :P

Lol thanks. Those are really interesting, but I don't know if I love them and want them or not. But maybe. Definitely saving them.



Nice work on the GV tails. With instructions in Japanese or non-existent or with old tutorials having dead links and broken pictures it's nice that you've contributed to the community knowledge base. GV tails most definitely need to be sealed up well to keep water from entering the trunk.

Re: Side project The inner "light cups" did your kit come with those or did you make them yourself?

Thank you, I try to give back when I can.

The inner cups are included with the newer GV sets. I only had made the metal piece to replace the front plates.

[Corifto]

Junkyard jackpot today.

Saw the local LKQ had a new Miata, figured I'd check. It was pretty stripped down, so I left after grabbing a few things. As I left, I saw a smaller yard and wanted to check it but had to drive a bit before a u-turn. As I turned, I saw another little yard, and decided it couldn't hurt.

Walked in, the guy asked what I was looking for. Told him Miata and Capri, and he asked if I was clever or just lucky, because he had both. He asked what year Miata, told him I didn't care, but the Capri had to be 91-94, and lo and behold, he had a 92.



Found it

http://i.imgur.com/CphN8Kkl.jpg
Please have a valve cover.


Jackpot

http://i.imgur.com/quxn8Yxl.jpg




10 minutes and $17.44 later, I've got a Capri cover.
http://i.imgur.com/BBXa5ocl.jpg


It will be pretty nice one day.

[OBD1 kenobi]

You lucky clever bastard :-)

[Corifto]

So I bought myself some slightly early birthday presents. One came today.


Look, some pretty old HotWheels. But what else is in there?

http://i.imgur.com/mAjgnOAl.jpg

Yep. Bought some fancy fancy. I remember seeing KG TSIs many years ago and thinking they were unattainable, and something I'd never have. But now I do. Not sure how they'll look on Lobo, but we'll find out soon enough.
http://i.imgur.com/qwd6VXyl.jpg


I also bought a new to me laptop today. This one will have a specific use for Lobo. Can anyone guess what's happening tonight?

[Cermivelli]

I want a Capri cover as well! pretty much unobtainium in Europe.....
love the Kgworks tsi's!

[Corifto]

Thank you! They're beautiful in person. More so than I could've imagined.

[MLambert19]

Nice grab on the Capri cover. I have one in a box here that I paid more for, not too many salvage yards in Maine, and none with a Capri that I've found yet!

What do you plan to do about the vent tube/coil mount issues?

[Corifto]

Installed the ECU with some help from a couple of knowledgeable local owners. Started first try but has a misfire. Pretty sure it's the aftermarket injector harnesses, but upgraded versions are already on the way.

Here's some pics.

Roll back the carpet of the pass floorboard and see this metal cover with several 10mm bolts/nuts. Undo them and remove cover.

http://i.imgur.com/oyRX6uCl.jpg

ECU ready to remove. Yours may be bolted down, mine wasn't. Saved a minute.

http://i.imgur.com/NBYu0egl.jpg

Side by side

http://i.imgur.com/4nhr4YMl.jpg

Temporary cable routing. Pop the cover on while driving, off while tuning. May stay there.

http://i.imgur.com/BcG5bsUl.jpg

Messy hookup

http://i.imgur.com/ObwPDwIl.jpg

GT500 injectors and adapters

http://i.imgur.com/0FEzUzel.jpg

BMW TPS wired and installed

http://i.imgur.com/QKjSl6El.jpg

[Corifto]

Also installed the KG TSIs. Harder than expected. Had to stretch the bumper holes and somewhat force them. But, I do like them a lot.


Before.

http://i.imgur.com/TTQfEEJl.jpg

Comparison.

http://i.imgur.com/qPjauvjl.jpg

Installed.(Mind the terrible quick pictures)

http://i.imgur.com/TthGZKfl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/IAGPVdEl.jpg

[Corifto]

Got Smaeda to do a custom cartoon and he nailed it.* Even added the color matched Zooms and he even added the trunk spoiler.

http://i.imgur.com/POCRxUr.png


*Asked him to do the lip even though it won't be on for a while. Looking at you Bo.

[Corifto]

Car runs a lot better.

So the adapter harnesses for the GT500 injectors had an issue with shorting out, and I think that's partially what happened. I got the replacement updated harnesses and added rail spacers, and as soon as I installed them, the car was running really lean at idle, which tells me that there was definitely a fuel problem. But the misfire was still there.


I think I found my misfire.

http://i.imgur.com/QZ2BsKAl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/roE0pGel.jpg

3/4 of the bottom pieces fell off and had to be removed from the engine with needlenose. Cyl 3's wire didn't want to come off of the coil, and the connector snapped and was really corroded. With the new wires, and the new injector harnesses and spacers, the car idles a lot better, and no longer has a misfire. It's got a ticking, but I have a sneaking suspicion it's the injectors just being loud 630cc injectors.eing loud

[Corifto]

Better pic of the TSI's.

http://i.imgur.com/d7NtyeTl.jpg

And this is something coming tomorrow hopefully.

http://i.imgur.com/mdMWOwMl.jpg
These Zoom winkers will work pretty well with the TSIs.

[Paul B]

Love this build.

[Corifto]

Love this build.

Thank you!

[Paul B]

Thank you!

Cant wait to have a better money flow so my car's progress would be this quick!

[Corifto]

Today was fun.

Ughhhhh what's going on guys?
http://i.imgur.com/iTVVOl6l.jpg

I really don't like it up here.
http://i.imgur.com/a1n8Q45l.jpg

Uhhhh, this feels pretty not good. I'm scared.
http://i.imgur.com/2c4FN5Ll.jpg

What are you going to do with that!?!
http://i.imgur.com/aRXT4qCl.jpg

This doesn't feel right guys.
http://i.imgur.com/ENryuzEl.jpg

That's not supposed to be out of me!
http://i.imgur.com/T3QlwyXl.jpg

Don't you touch that!
http://i.imgur.com/uIqXNDVl.jpg

Soo, you're making me better? It feels weird. But I like it.
http://i.imgur.com/ZhlscN1l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nmWHbwAl.jpg

(Wrench was moved before final install. Do not leave wrench in position shown.)
http://i.imgur.com/ERQ6M8bl.jpg

I kinda like this
http://i.imgur.com/xlZ9rkXl.jpg

The clutch that was in it was nearly perfect.
http://i.imgur.com/deGb4vcl.jpg

[Corifto]

Also removed the GV rep and test fitted the new lip and drilled the mounting holes so I can drop it off for paint.

Lip fits perfectly. Held it self on there while up in the air for about an hour.

http://i.imgur.com/EHX6c44l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Dg3R6j1l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/I7XkvKbl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zqFguWSl.jpg

[Greasemonkey2000]

Great work Corey! :drinkto: I'm going to be doing a clutch job in the next month or so, any tips? I think i will pick up a battery powered impact wrench and more extensions as this has been a common recommendation.

I'm sure you will love the FM clutch and 10.3lb flywheel. I drove MC70's '96 Chaste that has a aftermarket clutch and lightweight flywheel, unsure of brand of either or weight, and it felt so much better than stock.


You just running the base map on the megasquirt? If so how is it running and are the afr's good?

[Corifto]

Thank you! Really, the impact, extensions, and a friend or two make all the difference. We removed the exhaust from the cat back, and didn't pull the PPF all the way either.

The hour drive home was great. Haven't reved hard to see the flywheel in action, but it drives really well.

Started with the Base Map but have been tuning it with VEAL. Drives great. Accel from idle is a little rough, but it's manageable.

[Corifto]

Lip dropped off for paint. Not sure if it'll be done before my trip to Portland/Eugene this weekend.

http://i.imgur.com/3ZEmjt5l.jpg

[WASABI]

Good stuff!!!!!

[Corifto]

Thanks!!


After a good bit of research, I finally found another pic of one mounted. This appears to be on a Joyfast car. Not sure if actually Joyfast or just a supporter but it's on there site.

http://www.joyfast.com/owner/013/


http://i.imgur.com/d2PGYFOl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

looks like a KM Lip to me

maybe check Hyper Rev Vol1, or Road&Ster Vol 1 thru 10

[Corifto]

Hashtag preview...


http://i.imgur.com/N6Kbkbj.jpg

[Vegard]

Get it on already!

This has taken shape very nicely, in a quick manner. Much better then your last miater.

[Corifto]

Its mounted. Temporarily set on for pics at least since I am heading to the airport right now.

[Corifto]

This is the best you get for now.


http://imgur.com/hVtBm6o.jpg

[WASABI]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/55763678.jpg

Very Nice!!!!!!

[Corifto]

Thanks man!

[Corifto]

I'm alive! Don't worry. Just been busy and recovering from my surgery and trip to Portland. Long update ahead.

Now I don't remember who said it, but within a week of buying the car way back when, someone suggested I get shorty mud guards. Well, sorry for the delay, but now I have some.


So I had been searching for quite a while. I came up short everywhere. Fast forward to my Portland trip two weeks ago, and enter Ken from Garage Star. I went to eat with him and Bo, and mentioned I was looking for some. Lo and behold, Ken mentioned he may have a set, and the kicker was he thought they were already BRG. He did, and they were. And he let me literally steal them from him.

Not perfect, but great nonetheless.
http://i.imgur.com/NYm9jxgl.jpg

Mind the terrible mockup

http://i.imgur.com/zc08Bw0l.jpg

These didn't come with hardware, but that's no biggie. I got that covered.

http://i.imgur.com/003xEcNl.jpg

I went to a meet the same night Ken told me that he for sure had them, and a friend was selling a full set with hardware, for another steal. So now I'm set.



Sidenote. I have bought a Zoom Fuel Lid, but am debating whether I want to use it or not.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Very nice find on the mud flaps! :drinkto:

Is your hesitation on using the Zoom fuel lid because of its popularity? This is why I initially went with the Runabout Type II but "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence". Ideally I would have liked to have both and swapped out periodically.

[Corifto]

Very nice find on the mud flaps! :drinkto:

Is your hesitation on using the Zoom fuel lid because of its popularity? This is why I initially went with the Runabout Type II but "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence". Ideally I would have liked to have both and swapped out periodically.
I would prefer Type 1 over Type 2. Cleaner in my opinion. Too bad they don't come up for air too often.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Should have bought my Runabout Type II i just had for sale. :fp:

[Corifto]

Lol if I was going to buy one it would be a type 1.

[Corifto]

So I ordered some stuff, and surprise, I got a package from Adam.

A while back I sent Adam some AEM gauge faces to have customs made. They came today.

http://i.imgur.com/hsvrZD0.jpg

It also came with a surprise.

http://i.imgur.com/a4bo2cW.jpg

Adam's note instructed me to open this one, since I have an unopened one already. I happily obliged.

The detail is spectacular.
http://i.imgur.com/QphZ9so.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/t7Jhrjv.jpg

There may be some more stuff in the mail and/or getting installed in the next month.

[HarryB]

Oooh, matching AEM faces, me likey!

[Corifto]

So I got this in the mail today.
http://i.imgur.com/gBXz3UP.jpg

[Greasemonkey2000]

You got from Ly? Either way, nice! :)

[Corifto]

Sure did. Quietly bought it the other day. After quoting your post about preferring a Type 1 over Type 2

[Hammerhead]

Oneupper.

[Vegard]

Hammerhead, there's is no oneupping you (and Randy, and vote4pedro, and a few others)!

I agree on the type 1>type 2 debate. But m2 1001 >>>>>>>>>>>>> errything

[Corifto]

I'll take a better pic later but I installed the Runabout today.

http://i.imgur.com/NEYorQX.jpg

[Corifto]

Turns out the box got delayed. But the box that finally showed up was in fact not a box.


http://i.imgur.com/rsgVAAP.jpg


It's a nice big swag pack from GarageStar. I wonder what's in all the nice packaging.

http://i.imgur.com/oMzB8Tg.jpg

[Corifto]

So here's what's inside. Beautiful work as always, and I can't wait to put it all on.

http://i.imgur.com/U4yvjcL.jpg

[Corifto]

Finally drove this neglected thing today.

http://i.imgur.com/tfJgoRO.jpg

Brought it to a friend's studio for some of his install abilities.


Maybe some other pics later.

[Corifto]

My buddy John adding some GarageStar love to Lobo at his shop/photo studio Ivuri.

http://i.imgur.com/XabTMMI.jpg

[Corifto]

Stripes are better than solids.

http://imgur.com/4ZeJPTW.jpeg

[HarryB]

Looks good Corey!

[Corifto]

So a year ago today I found a post of the old smurf looking sad and making me depressed.

This is depressing. I'm bad, and I should feel bad.


http://i.imgur.com/CkRPyCF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YGLt7Gy.jpg


Now exactly a year later, a buddy of mine tagged me on Facebook.

http://i.imgur.com/qx66bUhl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FIQMoONl.jpg


He bought the old girl. SLO KART will finally be put to rest after being stripped down.

[Corifto]

Took advantage of the lighting when I got home from work this morning.

http://i.imgur.com/g1gEXBgl.jpg

[NCGreasemonkey]

:fab: 'Nuff Said!

[Agent☣Orange]

So a year ago today I found a post of the old smurf looking sad and making me depressed.

This is depressing. I'm bad, and I should feel bad.

As well you should my friend. As well you should...

[NCGreasemonkey]

Sometimes you have to let one go to know you know you need another one anew! And this you'll hold close knowing the loss you felt from the first. :beersong:

[Corifto]

Sold my VLSD today.


http://i.imgur.com/rCFI3Vgl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TWDTMENl.jpg

I'm a happy camper.

Box cost $12 from HD. 29"x20"x16. Perfect size for Diff w/carrier. Packed with heavy shipping paper.

Weighs 66lbs all packed up

[Corifto]

I found traction today.
3.9. Torsen swap I picked up from a friend.

http://i.imgur.com/0OBlno5.jpg

[Martin]

Forced induction in the future?

[MLambert19]

Easier swap with rear uprights? Uprating your brakes at the same time?

Martin: I think there was mention of boost somewhere earlier in the thread...

[Corifto]

Forced induction in the future?

Yes, I've had a deposit on the MK Turbo kit for a while now. I'm already running MS3 on GT500 injectors.


Easier swap with rear uprights? Uprating your brakes at the same time?


This is just how Ben sells them since it's easier than dealing with removing the axles from them.

[Corifto]

Picked up some LE speaker covers from Randy. Time to try to touch up the interior.

http://i.imgur.com/y0NILJRl.jpg



And here's a hint at something else I bought from someone in Cali that doesn't want to ship. So I'll be waiting for Formula Drift to start up to have it make its way here.

http://i.imgur.com/jUAYX5vl.jpg

[Vegard]

Trap spoiler or same style but not trap? :-)

[Corifto]

You are correct. It's a Trap.



Here's a pic from a shoot yesterday. Should have more later.


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/25448862024_44d110f506_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ELQ54b)25956108422_32bc7f6bdd_o (https://flic.kr/p/ELQ54b) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

[Corifto]

Here's another pic with my friend's 97M

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/25810261090_f1ff8dbbc0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FjLkpy)25478206893_38893db3f5_o (https://flic.kr/p/FjLkpy) by Corifto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/42192096@N07/), on Flickr

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/OpgtizY.jpg

[Corifto]

Soooo I picked some new stuff up.


http://i.imgur.com/gsd2yOwl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lJ0zPxtl.jpg



And some older stuff.

http://i.imgur.com/6vBoHNRl.jpg


They're home.