What did you do/get for your NB today? 2017 edition

[Jarrett]

Hi Everyone! I was noticing the NB section has been a little stagnant. I figured maybe by starting this off we would get rolling. Also, I was pumped I just snagged a Hardtop!

So, I got a hard top!
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/IMG_2919_zpsgxeo6ezz.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/IMG_2930_zpsh3xluofx.jpg

Excited to see what you've been doing!

[tsingson]

That hardtop is clean!

[NCGreasemonkey]

:drinkto:

Hardtop Brother. NA here. NVH be damned! You have a build I missed?

Peace fellow HT!

[Jarrett]

:drinkto:

Hardtop Brother. NA here. NVH be damned! You have a build I missed?

Peace fellow HT!

No, I seriously need to get organized and put something together. I suck at followthrou......:teehee:


That hardtop is clean!
Thanks! It's got a few rough spots inside, I'll show all that soon though.

[tsingson]

I have something big coming but I will wait until it shows up to post pics.

[NCGreasemonkey]

I have something big coming but I will wait until it shows up to post pics.

I'll try to remember the Olympus! :whistle:

[HarryB]

Needed a clutch for some time, had my mind on an Exedy Stage 1 or a Competition Clutch Stage 3, paired with a lightened OEM flywheel. However, today this came up for sale and could not resist.

ACT HD clutch disc & pressure plate

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/16422820_10155026538443410_8473051120669241444_o_z ps3ulxynfi.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/16422820_10155026538443410_8473051120669241444_o_z ps3ulxynfi.jpg.html)

ACT ProLite flywheel:

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/16463667_10155026537528410_3814779479228581603_o_z ps1y8yfy65.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/16463667_10155026537528410_3814779479228581603_o_z ps1y8yfy65.jpg.html)

Fun fact, the whole set came from Kostas car, the silver turboed NA from One Lap Heroes (Kostas is the guy with the beard). :P

[Demon I Am]

I have something big coming but I will wait until it shows up to post pics.

So you are keeping it now?

[tsingson]

Everything is always for sale for the right price.

[Jarrett]

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/IMG_2941_zpsrgw8edyf.jpg
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/IMG_2940_zpsjonh7xy3.jpg
Not sure what happened to the photos before.

[Martin]

If you move a photo around in photobucket, like from one album to another, the link gets broken :(

[Jarrett]

Took off the new top to really check it out. I now know why I got a deal... :fp:
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170206_175223_zpsi892whiw.jpg

Good.
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170206_175235_zpstpc4nulu.jpg

Bad, Very Bad.
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag336/jturnia1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170206_175241_zpsmveycnhu.jpg
Nothing I can really say as I got ahead of myself and jumped at it.

[Martin]

Gorilla glue?

If it stays together and looks good on the car that's what matters. Right?

[tsingson]

I kinda agree with Martin. Just put the seal back in and let it ride.

[Jarrett]

Thanks for the advice guys. I guess for now that's probably what will happen. I don't know how to repair it correctly, so I would probably just end up redoing the same thing.

[JamieH]

Clean out all that adhesive, whatever it is, and lay down fiberglass mat with resin. It's messy and sticky, and itchy and requires a mask when sanding (you really don't want fiberglass dust in your lungs). Really, it's super itchy so gloves and long sleeves are recommended.

Read up on fiberglass repair. It's not that it's difficult, just time consuming and intimidating.

Unless it starts showing signs of failure, do as others have said, leave it be and continue as you had before discovering the damage.

[NCGreasemonkey]

You could Fiber-fix it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haPvuhznuyI

[HarryB]

Bought yet another cluster off a car that gets parted

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/17918353_10212236178362290_12896959_n_zpsjzbsfvsn. png (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/17918353_10212236178362290_12896959_n_zpsjzbsfvsn. png.html)

Looked like an AWD item at first, but not sure. At least it was cheap, so I can justify this to myself.

[Mycoo]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/d4101a8ef4f9be607445cc7cccf19e32.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/74a5dd88851bc4b0b7c320a40e852731.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/794c32a12c134f5f7b0312da54e5cdc4.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/d3de7a5d29a8d8389cb314f0cc3d9be8.jpg

I made my own interior and headliner.and got my storm s1's mounted

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[vindi49]

Managed to get hold of a 3 point Carbing strut brace ... and then realised it wouldn't fit because of where the washer bottle is mounted. So now I'm on the lookout for another place to mount a washer bottle!

Russell

[HarryB]

You could always sell me the bar :P

[JamieH]

Managed to get hold of a 3 point Carbing strut brace ... and then realised it wouldn't fit because of where the washer bottle is mounted. So now I'm on the lookout for another place to mount a washer bottle!

Russell

Suzuki Cappuccino washer bottle...

http://revlimiter.net/blog/2011/02/nopro-washer-bottle/

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?10503-Suzuki-Cappuccino-(Nopro)-washer-bottle-install-for-NA-(comprehensive)

[HarryB]

Bought these things on YAJ

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/2_zpsrdccgxez.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/2_zpsrdccgxez.jpg.html)

How have to patiently wait for their long journey from the motherland Japan.

[DarylSibcy]

Bought these things on YAJ

Now have to patiently wait for their long journey from the motherland Japan.

Niiiice!! :D Do you use a third party site to order from YAJ?? Or direct through them??

[HarryB]

Third party as shipping also has to be handled, and most people/companies won't ship internationally due to compressed gas issues

[Airbrush1]

Got a shorter trim ring in the mail from yahoo Japan today. I knew it was a bit worse for wear when I purchased it
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/B74D1925-EB11-4757-8DF1-50AEDED5E471.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/B74D1925-EB11-4757-8DF1-50AEDED5E471.jpg.html)

I cleaned it up and gave it a brushed finish to match the rest of my interior pieces
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/30CD2E3B-172E-46E2-95BC-7D1B3D229DFF.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/30CD2E3B-172E-46E2-95BC-7D1B3D229DFF.jpg.html)

[Greasemonkey2000]

A few parts came in yesterday...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34447496216_ef996bdcf4_k.jpg
...a set of four new Falken Azenis RT615K+ in 195/60/14 and...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4193/34488632295_b12a5ca055_k.jpg
.....CircuitSports 55mm hub and CircuitSports V2 slim quick release, thanks again Henry aka hnguyen037.

[HarryB]

Got confused on what you were doing on the NB boards at first Chad! :P

Cannot wait to see them installed

[Greasemonkey2000]

@HarryB: You and me both! :fp:

These just came in!! 949 Racing forged aluminum lug nuts and valve stems!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/34450815726_2a97a27e44_k.jpg

And not much later the FedEx guy dropped of these....
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34450842576_c0e4e0a306_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34491875135_e427d337cb_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34361598591_efb973cbb2_k.jpg

...14x7 +19mm Enkei RPF1's! See my build thread for more information.

[HarryB]

Test fitted my Super Indy with my new stacked MOMO horn button, courtesy of Adam at Revlimiter. Few more nice parts in the pic as well :P

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/18360768_10212473743821278_235777645_n_zpscqaj7kco .jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/18360768_10212473743821278_235777645_n_zpscqaj7kco .jpg.html)

[JamieH]

Oh, dats nice.

[rhadamanthes]

Hi there !!
I'm new there so i hope that my latest upgrades will please you ;)

Just bought some little things from japan auction for my little Bluestar :mrgreen:

Nardi dark wood steering wheel
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/portalcorreiappc/Capture6_zpsohbsdp4o.jpg

AWD vintage cover panel
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/portalcorreiappc/Capture5_zpsbzac8yjv.jpg

Mazdaspeed 3point upper front strut brace and mazdaspeed rear upper brace (never seen the rear anywhere, seems like ultra rare item ??)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/portalcorreiappc/Capture4_zps7s78rxym.jpg

Just can't wait to put this AWD cover panel on my Bluestar gauges :oops::bow:
Needle caps and gauge ring needed now to complete the set !

[HarryB]

So you were the one who beat me to these braces right under my nose! :P They are not massively rare, but they are really nice! Produced by Carbing I believe, you can find that exact brace sold as Carbing, Mazdaspeed, AutoExe, and I am sure I am forgetting something.

Oh, and welcome! Do you have a build thread?

EDIT: Nevermind, found it!

[rhadamanthes]

So you were the one who beat me to these braces right under my nose! :P They are not massively rare, but they are really nice! Produced by Carbing I believe, you can find that exact brace sold as Carbing, Mazdaspeed, AutoExe, and I am sure I am forgetting something.

Oh, and welcome! Do you have a build thread?

EDIT: Nevermind, found it!

hahaha , yes... guilty:oops: !! the last auction for the MS front strut brace 3point went so high a few days ago that i got frustrated, when i saw these 2 at such a low price with a "direct buy" option... who'd have resist ?:lol:

I knew that the 3point was originally produced by carbing and then stamped mazdaspeed, i was also aware for the autoexe one but only for the front... i saw many rear carbing but none stamped mazdaspeed... that's why i told myself that they are pretty rare.

[HarryB]

hahaha , yes... guilty:oops: !! the last auction for the MS front strut brace 3point went so high a few days ago that i got frustrated, when i saw these 2 at such a low price with a "direct buy" option... who'd have resist ?:lol:


Oh, you... I am pretty sure we have the same watch list, cause I have been thinking the same, you were faster though! :P Will be waiting for the next one to come up!

[Airbrush1]

I'm jealous of your AWD PANEL!!!!!

My new toy arrived today as well!!!!
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/4555F90E-63EE-4745-B60E-C3FF4E7027D2.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/4555F90E-63EE-4745-B60E-C3FF4E7027D2.jpg.html)

I have to source some stainless hardware and refinish it, but I'm super happy it's in my possession!

[HarryB]

This thread keeps getting better and better!

[rhadamanthes]

Oh, you... I am pretty sure we have the same watch list, cause I have been thinking the same, you were faster though! :P Will be waiting for the next one to come up!
Just bought this also... Don't know if you have seen it.. Let me know if you think like me when you'll see it HarryB :8):
I don't know if I'm allowed to post the auction ID even if it is finished... By me :blaugh2:
16978

[HarryB]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, this keeps getting better and better. Have to get a screenshot of my watch list really!!!

That one was for sale for a long time; the rings alone would cover the asking price easy.

[rhadamanthes]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, this keeps getting better and better. Have to get a screenshot of my watch list really!!!

That one was for sale for a long time; the rings alone would cover the asking price easy.

So you had it on your watchlist ?? Hahaha... I really think that it could be Kg works gauge rings... Don't you think ? @4000¥... It could be a good theft :ninja:

[Greasemonkey2000]

This happened to Misfire yesterday...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34415458611_e3f1426628_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34159882080_bb6e961bd5_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34545815855_58175b3813_k.jpg

....14x7 +19mm Enkei RPF1's and 195/60/14 Falken Azenis RT615k+. :)

[HarryB]

What an amazing difference a few changes can make! Looking good Chad! Offtopic, but you guys are lucky not having to have a front plate; car looks a million times cleaner without one.

[Greasemonkey2000]

What an amazing difference a few changes can make! Looking good Chad! Offtopic, but you guys are lucky not having to have a front plate; car looks a million times cleaner without one.
Thanks, Harry! :D It is indeed. Actually Texas requires a front license plate, I'm just a rebel like that. :twisted: I didn't have one on Warbird for over three years and never got pulled over for it. Although I try to be a good driver...most the time. :winky:

[tsingson]

I think a change in altitude is in order, Chad. :winky:

[Greasemonkey2000]

I think a change in altitude is in order, Chad. :winky:
Absolutely, Anthony! :drinkto: Planning on coilovers before the end of the year hopefully...:?

[RustRat]

Literally every Gauge cluster we missed out, was you, haha


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[rhadamanthes]

Literally every Gauge cluster we missed out, was you, haha


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:whistle:

[Mycoo]

I'm jealous of your AWD PANEL!!!!!

My new toy arrived today as well!!!!
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/4555F90E-63EE-4745-B60E-C3FF4E7027D2.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/4555F90E-63EE-4745-B60E-C3FF4E7027D2.jpg.html)

I have to source some stainless hardware and refinish it, but I'm super happy it's in my possession!
What kinda wing is that, I believe I met a guy at miataplooza with the same one .

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[Airbrush1]

Mazdaspeed Japan(OEM)

[Mycoo]

Mazdaspeed Japan(OEM)
Thought so

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[Greasemonkey2000]

Got this circa 2004 RevLight LED sequential shift light from Adam aka RevLimiter...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/33842207734_e8008a075d_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/33874820263_a95b408628_k.jpg

For more details see Misfire's build thread, post #56:
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?14754-The-I-told-you-d-be-back-build-of-Misfire-my-NB2-with-F1-inspiration&p=208592#post208592

[HarryB]

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/HarryBk88/20170519_202335_zpsdqwe0iln.jpg (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/HarryBk88/media/20170519_202335_zpsdqwe0iln.jpg.html)

Roadster shifter trim and Roadster rear badge. Most probably not going to run the rear badge, but it's nice. The trim is amazing, and in great condition! Never thought it would be so impressive in person!

[Airbrush1]

I just installed my trim the other day!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/D0A8A006-6E13-4CF7-8155-1E6030E69790.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/D0A8A006-6E13-4CF7-8155-1E6030E69790.jpg.html)
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/B76DAB2F-8B5A-4757-B593-A8BFD7B1656A.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/B76DAB2F-8B5A-4757-B593-A8BFD7B1656A.jpg.html)

[HarryB]

Looks great, doesn't it? Cannot wait to install mine

[Airbrush1]

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/airbrush711/52A9BF5E-E924-4CA6-B546-D45F7AE469DF.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/airbrush711/media/52A9BF5E-E924-4CA6-B546-D45F7AE469DF.jpg.html)

Got my mazdaspeed wing back from paint today and reassembled it with all new stainless hardware! Unfortunately my stock trunk has too many mounting holes under the stock msm spoiler, and the factorybwingbhas rubbed the paint a bit underneath around the rear edge, so I can't install it on the current trunk.

Considering my options going forward... find a shinsen edition or se trunk in the same color without a spoiler and use that (damn near impossible, I welcome any leads), or buy a random spoilerless trunk and have it color matched, OR get a carbon fiber trunk from carbonmiata and use that (leaning towards this option, do we get a forum discount?)

[rojeho]

New shoes! Advanti Storm S1 gray

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[kung fu jesus]

I bought a pair of MSM seats from Scratch N Sniff.

I am restoring them to gift to close friend who is getting back into Miatas after a long absence. I think they are looking pretty good!

https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/22192772_10214603666155571_772607863_n.jpg?oh=7aef fa24449bf5c77d69baec522f9b48&oe=59DAA78C

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I got them home and started cleaning and restoring them. Some close ups:

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After a couple of intense cleanings, I fixed the top stitching that had worn off.

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Then I re-dyed the sun-faded existing top stiching:


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After that I refreshed the seat color, wear spots. I conditioned the leather, added some UV and wear protection. I think I have about 12 hours into them, I think they turned out great!


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[Martin]

Nice work!

I love my Mazdaspeed seats :)

[kung fu jesus]

I love mine too. I’ve been meaning to pull mine and do a similar restoration, maybe over the winter. The car these are going into is being painted red, so the red top stitching will pop nicely. I’m delivering them tomorrow while he’s away at Petite LeMans, he’s going to be shocked. He’s been hassling me to sell him mine, so I have been watching for a set like this for a while. :)

[Airbrush1]

Finally getting a mspnp pro for the mazdaspeed this week!