Morr's quest for a fun daily driver!

[morr]

I bought this car with the intentions of having a fun, clean and reliable daily driver. So far so good! Here's a quick little summary of what the car has gone thru so far.

Day of purchase.. 2000 LS stock aside from the 35% tint, grille, and Monsterflow CAI.
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The first thing I got was a roll bar to make the car a bit safer. I also wanted a seat the held me in place better than the stock LS seats, so I picked up a pair of Corbeau Forzas.
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Next mod was an Enthuza XR lightweight muffler paired with the RB mid pipe.
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I love the way it sounds!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVMFHjrBd5Y

Unfortunately, someone hit me while leaving a parking lot... the damage was quickly repaired and the next mod on the list was some Riceland coil overs.
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[morr]

Once the weather cleared, I swapped out the old top for a new black one.
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I had a small chip turn into a giant crack on the windshield, so that was replaced as well.
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Then I went crazy and stripped the interior :roll eyes:
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I've always liked Wats on Miatas, but I can't justify paying shipping to import a set just yet so I bought some XXR 513's in 15x7 et.15
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[morr]

Picked up a hardtop from another local Miata owner :) and ditched the soft top altogether.

http://oi53.tinypic.com/29ooahj.jpg
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I wanted to paint my wheels close to that "watanabe grey" so this is what I came up with.
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The following day Chris, Rich and I drove to Baltimore for Import Alliance.
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Shortly after moving down to South Carolina I decided to put some of the interior back in, because I'm heading a slightly different direction with the car now.
http://s0.i1.picplzthumbs.com/upload/img/4e/dc/52/4edc5289ae32b8a9c85ea58fadede2b292238625_wmeg_0000 1.jpg

And here's how the car sits as of a couple days ago.
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[blu92]

That picture from above your car is really cool.

[Skinny]

yup, pretty much still love this nb

[morr]

Thanks Rich, and thanks skinny :D

[AntiochOG]

I love this build. Shows you don't have to buy super expensive parts to have a clean great looking car.

[ChrisJuliano]

Wooot I made it in ur build thread:D

[morr]

I love this build. Shows you don't have to buy super expensive parts to have a clean great looking car.

Thanks, I really appreciate it :) I always loved your car for its simplicity.

Haha, welcome to my thread Chris.

[atlnb]

one of my favorites

[morr]

Thanks, that means a lot :)

[morr]

My interior is slowly coming together. LE carpet arrived today... I'm not sure if I wanna replace the tan with black or red. Suggestions are welcome!

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[George]

I'd try black, but it's your car, do whatever suits you the best :)

[Caoboy]

... morr has carpet? wat.

[Titus]

Nice build. I think the red carpet would only work if it went along with more red. If it was me, I would go with the red carpet, then dye the door panels and lower dash red, with a black center console.

[morr]

George, I'm thinking black as well. It would be more subtle and work well with the steering wheel I plan on getting.

Caoboy, haha yep! I actually had tan carpet again for a couple weeks before this.

[morr]

Nice build. I think the red carpet would only work if it went along with more red. If it was me, I would go with the red carpet, then dye the door panels and lower dash red, with a black center console.

That's a good point. The only downside is that the center console separates at the shifter and the only way to remove the tan dash is by taking out the ENTIRE dash.

[Titus]

That's a good point. The only downside is that the center console separates at the shifter and the only way to remove the tan dash is by taking out the ENTIRE dash.

I had to pull up a picture of a tan 2000 dash to understand what you meant about the center console. It looks like you will need to change the door panels, lower dash, and center console together. Normally I would say that the red console would look odd, but the black seats should help break it up.

Removing a dash is not that bad once you decide to do it. With the help from a friend, I swapped the dash and carpet in my '93LE AND installed a rollbar all in one weekend.

1986

[morr]

Yeah I plan on having black seats even if I change them out. The only problem with removing the dash is that my car is my DD (and only car) so I gotta make sure I have the downtime to do it :lol:

[psulja]

Like I said in the other thread, black and red would look awesome!

Car is looking good, keep it up!

I'll try to find the picture I'm thinking of with the black and red interior that made me fall in love with the black/red theme.

[morr]

Like I said in the other thread, black and red would look awesome!

Car is looking good, keep it up!

I'll try to find the picture I'm thinking of with the black and red interior that made me fall in love with the black/red theme.

Thanks man :) Definitely let me know if you find it. I'm always looking for more ideas and inspiration.

[Skinny]

You know, you could always go 93le dash and door cards as well.......

I was in the process of swapping NA cards in when my 99 got wrecked. The crash pads line up perfectly with the trim on the dash.

[ChrisJuliano]

I love it! I would custom make some NA style door cards with cross stitched red leather, like a boss. I hate you for having such an awesome color scheme silver (and gunmetal) on red interior is absolutely PERFECT, so classy.

[morr]

Skinny, I was originally gonna do an entire 93LE swap but my plans changed a bit. I might do the LE dash, but I'm thinking of doing custom door cards from an NA using the red/black theme.

Chris, you pretty much read my mind! Thanks, I've always loved silver cars with red interiors. It's pretty exciting seeing my plans come together :)

I plan on getting the same wheel Pacman99 has in his NB... Nardi Corn 350mm. I'm still debating whether I want black spokes or silver.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_80038.jpg

[Skinny]

Do black. I had the same wheel with the nrg slim hub and 2.5 qr. Shit felt amazing.

[ChrisJuliano]

I usually have an opinion to give when it comes to options, but in all honesty your car would be sexy either black or silver (both go very well).

[morr]

Skinny, where would you say your hands rested with that setup in comparison to the stock wheel? Further from the signal/wipers?

Chris, I am kinda leaning towards black just because I have that chrome mooneyes shift knob and that thing got smudged up pretty quick haha.

[Dliverance]

I think the lack interior with the red carpet would look pretty damn slick.

[hotboxed]

i like where this is going.. :slayer:

[Skinny]

If you place your palms on the wheel and extend your fingers flat youll just touch the stalks for the wipers and indicators, I always sat one click from all the way back. If you thrashed your car around on a spirited drive you wouldnt have to worry about accidentaly turn the wipers on etc

[morr]

Thanks guys!

Skinny, that sounds perfect! I cannot wait to get that wheel :blauch:

[morr]

Made a little progress on my interior today. I traded seats with Rich (blu92). The plan is to have them reupholstered to look like the LE seats. The carpet's not installed completely in this pic, because I'll be taking it out soon enough for the interior makeover. Luckily, the Forzas fit his car fine with the NB Corbeau rails. His NA seats fit fine in my car as well once I swapped the original sliders from my stock NB seats.

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/notbobbysworld/18339935577/1/tumblr_m00t7b6eZz1qltxkw

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/notbobbysworld/18339958367/1/tumblr_m00t7x0zGL1qltxkw

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[morr]

So Rich (blu92) helped (and by helped I mean did all the work) me clean the throttle body/egr to try and rid my car of the CEL. He pulled both codes (the second of which I wasn't aware of) and it said the bank1 O2 was bad. So I'm thinking "great! more sh*t to fix!" Anyways, he got to work on the manifold for now. It was a pretty gruesome sight...

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Yummy!
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And the final result...
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So, I made it about 10 miles before the CEL came back on. I haven't checked the code yet, but I'm hoping it's just the O2 sensor again. Either way, we're gonna probably replace that and do the vacuum line reroute mentioned here. (http://www.miata.net/garage/egr0902.html)

Shortly after finishing up my car Chris showed up and we took a look at his rear brakes. Long story short, we're gonna be having another "tech day" and be doing his brakes and mine haha. In the mean time here are a few pictures...

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We went to the local Sharp Edge: Brasserie for some of the most delicious burgers in the area. No beer today, but they do have a pretty good selection :mrgreen:
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[morr]

I picked up a set of RennenMetal Hardtop Brackets. Full review here (http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?2033-RennenMetal-Hardtop-Brackets)...

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[ChrisJuliano]

LOVE IT! Thanks for pics!

[morr]

Thanks! I love em too, top is on there tight now :)

[morr]

Changed my mind yet again... LE carpet is for sale (http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?2036-93-LE-Carpet-set-%28fits-NA-NB%29).

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/notbobbysworld/19975645213/1/tumblr_m1ikv8r4331qltxkw

[ChrisJuliano]

indecisive:P

[morr]

Going back to the bare essentials :)

[blu92]

:( damn, red would have looked good

[morr]

I still have a few tricks up my sleeves :ninja:

[psulja]

:( damn, red would have looked good

+1 :(

[morr]

Don't worry guys, the red will find its way back into my car ;)

[morr]

Installed my pop-out vent window today. What a pain in the butt! I decided not to put tint on it since I'll probably end up getting one for the passenger side too.

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[SubieGreg]

Nice build so far man. I've seen your car around on cr.net and in the cr calendar but I've never seen a build thread. Very tasteful mods. Did you ever get that deep corn? I'm on the fence between the 350 and the 330. Also how do you like the vent Windows? I've been looking at them for a while but I'm not sure .about them.

[morr]

Thanks man! Didn't get the wheel yet. I've been taking care of preventive maintenance stuff lately. I love the new vent window. It's like having the AC on just a bit, but isn't overwhelming driving around town.

My next "fun" mod will probably be seats, because I can't stand sliding around in my NA seat. I miss feeling the seat hug me going around turns :cry2:

[SubieGreg]

Cool man, I'm in a similar boat. Just did water pump and timing belt. And I'm just starting an engine build so all my money has been tied up with that stuff. I'd really like to get some seats too. I just have no idea what would fit me. Plus I want to find something subtle looking.

[ebruner]

Your car makes me wish I got a silver nb. Getting the seal right on those vent windows is a total pita. They are totally worth it however. They make ac pointless.

[morr]

Cool man, I'm in a similar boat. Just did water pump and timing belt. And I'm just starting an engine build so all my money has been tied up with that stuff. I'd really like to get some seats too. I just have no idea what would fit me. Plus I want to find something subtle looking.

Seat shopping is tough. After sitting in ChrisJuliano's Bride rep, I think that's what I'm gonna get. It was snug, but it was super comfy and stable. I'd just be too nervous to spend all that money on legit ones and have em stolen.


Your car makes me wish I got a silver nb. Getting the seal right on those vent windows is a total pita. They are totally worth it however. They make ac pointless.

Thanks man :) Yeah, it looks good so far. I'll have to wait for rain to tell. I was considering ditching my AC, but I do drive my car during winter so I kinda need the defroster.

[morr]

Well, it looks like any progress is on hold for the time being. I listed the car for sale on Craigslist and have had a few people show interest. Been talking to a guy in Ohio that's very interested and wants to come take a look at it soon. No need to worry about me leaving the roadster scene... I plan to get an NA whenever I finally sell my NB :) I remember when I test drove a few before buying my NB that they just felt like they had so much more character. I know I'll miss my NB since it's my first Miata, but I'm ready to get back into an NA.

[George]

good move! I regret selling my NA every single day

[morr]

Yeah I just hope I can find one for a reasonable price. They go for so much more near here, especially since it's spring. I've been looking at these three...

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ctd/2943825904.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2898406956.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ctd/2833023560.html

I'm leaning towards the red one, because it's the closest to a legit asking price. The white one is priced rather high, but it does appear to be in great shape. The black one seems alright, but I'm concerned about the slight gap between the hood and the passenger side fender.

[psulja]

:( Booo! At least you're sticking with a Miata I guess :?

[morr]

Haha, don't get me wrong I love the curves of my NB and I love the car. But the NA just left such an impression on me the day I test drove it, and I haven't stopped thinking about it. It was love at first drive :blauch:

[Caoboy]

I want your NB.

[morr]

I'd be down to trade if there was an easier way to meet halfway other than driving and spending a ton to ship :? Any ideas?

[Caoboy]

There really isn't any other way. :(

Its funny, you miss driving the NA, I miss the NB. Sometimes I regret selling my MSM.

[morr]

Well, crap :(

I know I'll miss my NB since it is my first Miata, but I'm just more a fan of the retro styling that can be achieved with the NA.

[BlueMotorsport]

Nice build

[morr]

Thanks!

[WASABI]

Any particular color or years that you are considering? I can keep my eyes peeled in my neck of the woods. What's your price/mileage range? I am heading to a big tech day this Saturday at a local Miata garage....They may have a car or two for sale. Turbo? Mods?

-Jim

[atank]

Wow it looks great!

[adamvanxxx]

Just get a NA8.

You will thank me later.

[psulja]

I'd say I have a '91 smurf w/ 100k I'd trade but I'm pretty sure it can't be brought back into the states after I exported it.

[morr]

Any particular color or years that you are considering? I can keep my eyes peeled in my neck of the woods. What's your price/mileage range? I am heading to a big tech day this Saturday at a local Miata garage....They may have a car or two for sale. Turbo? Mods?

-Jim

Jim, that'd be awesome if you could keep an eye out for me! My first choices in color are BRG or Black (93le) but I'm open to anything. Price range is $5,000 tops. I'm hoping to have money to get a roll bar as soon as I get the car... assuming it doesn't already have one. As far as mileage, I'll go up to 130k miles tops unless the car is in really great shape. I'd prefer as close to stock as possible, but mods don't bother me too much.


Wow it looks great!

Thanks :)


Just get a NA8.

You will thank me later.

Haha, why's that?


I'd say I have a '91 smurf w/ 100k I'd trade but I'm pretty sure it can't be brought back into the states after I exported it.

Dang, that does sound tempting... but it probably would be a hassle.

[morr]

There hasn't been a picture in a few pages, so here's two from today.

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[adamvanxxx]

1.8 cars are better.

There are three 93LEs for sale out here.

[WASABI]

BAMM! BRG In Boston...WITH hardtop !!! 89,000 miles !!!!

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/2950455813.html

$4000.00

[psulja]

Dang, that does sound tempting... but it probably would be a hassle.

Yea too bad.. The car is just sitting there in the garage while I'm in school and don't have any money for mods or insurance on it; would be cool to see it go to someone that would start modding it sooner.. Or it'll be my incentive to get a decent job after University so I can start work on it.

Hopefully you find something decent though, even though I do like what you've done with the NB so far.

[adamvanxxx]

They think this LE is a base.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/2893365459.html

[morr]

They think this LE is a base.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/2893365459.html

Haha, I actually saw that the other day. That's at the upper end of my price range, but it'd be worth it if I could talk em down a bit.

[psulja]

^ That looks like a great buy. Really low miles too!

[morr]

Yea too bad.. The car is just sitting there in the garage while I'm in school and don't have any money for mods or insurance on it; would be cool to see it go to someone that would start modding it sooner.. Or it'll be my incentive to get a decent job after University so I can start work on it.

Hopefully you find something decent though, even though I do like what you've done with the NB so far.

Dang :( Thanks man!

edit: Yeah, I would honestly pay full price if I had the cash right now. I wouldn't even car cuz that's like my dream car right there haha.

[psulja]

Buy a hardtop, get a Miata free:
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2947122292.html

More realistically, here's this one with 84,000miles for $3900.. Not sure if you want red or not but this seems like a decent one.
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2895546325.html

[psulja]

Dang :( Thanks man!

edit: Yeah, I would honestly pay full price if I had the cash right now. I wouldn't even car cuz that's like my dream car right there haha.

I could always look into importing it back into the States, might be easier than we think. If I get bored tonight I'll look into it.

[morr]

Buy a hardtop, get a Miata free:
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2947122292.html

More realistically, here's this one with 84,000miles for $3900.. Not sure if you want red or not but this seems like a decent one.
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2895546325.html

Haha I saw that first one and considered buying it for the HT and just parting it out. The red one you posted is my number one local choice right now. Haven't gotten to check it out yet though.


I could always look into importing it back into the States, might be easier than we think. If I get bored tonight I'll look into it.

That'd be cool if you don't mind. How hard you think it'd be for me to get my car into Canada?

[psulja]

Importing a car into Canada is actually really easy, I've done 2 cars so far and haven't had any issues. The part I'm not sure about is importing a car into the states after it's been exported once already. I'll let you know what I find out about that.

[morr]

Alright, sounds good. Thanks man!

[psulja]

oooo, you're in luck, taken from here:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml


Re-Importing A Previously Exported Vehicle
A vehicle taken from the United States for non-commercial, private use may be returned duty free by proving to U.S. Customs that it was previously owned and registered in the United States. This proof may be a state-issued registration card for the automobile or a bill of sale for the car from a U.S. dealer. Repairs or accessories acquired abroad for your vehicle must be declared on your return and may be subject to duty.

So you can re-import the car duty free. I have all the paperwork from when it was in California so you have all the proof you need. Let me know if you're interested and we can definitely talk. I'm not sure if I'd be able to do a trade since insurance on 2 cars is a bit much (unless I sold my NB too), but I don't mind holding onto the car for a bit if you'd like to buy it after selling your NB, like I said, it's just sitting in my brother's garage not going anywhere.

[morr]

Awesome! Thanks for looking into it. I'll definitely be in touch if nothing local really gets my interest :)

[psulja]

Sounds good! You know you want a rust free Californian smurf :fab:

[morr]

It's very tempting! The only downside is that two of my other Miata buddies have smurfs :lol: But if it's clean I don't care haha.

[psulja]

There's a reason they have smurfs! Dooo itt!

[morr]

PM'd ya :)

[psulja]

Back at ya.

[psulja]

How's the search coming?? Any updates?

[WASABI]

Back at ya. (3)


How's the search coming?? Any updates?


I was wondering the same thing....The BRG in Boston isn't up anymore, but there IS a 95 Merlot in Maine:

http://maine.craigslist.org/for/2939480184.html

-Jim

[WASABI]

ALSO, Another BRG popped up today close to me.

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2962084422.html

Looks real clean.

-Jim

[morr]

How's the search coming?? Any updates?

Well, I've had a few people show interest in my car. But the most serious buyer backed out, because he needed to sell a car to justify picking up mine. I've been trying to not look at NA's too much until my car is gone, cuz I just keep getting bummed when they sell haha. Yeah that BRG was gone in a few days... not surprised though it was a pretty good deal.

I did talk to a random motorcycle rider yesterday for a bit about my car. He said he was looking for a car to track, took my number down, etc. So we'll see if he shows any interest.

As far as updates though, I ordered some HPS pads from Boss Performance and they should be here in the next few days.

[psulja]

Oh, that sucks he had to flake.. good luck with the sale! Shouldn't be too hard though; the car seems pretty clean with decent mileage.

[morr]

Thanks! Yeah, it's in great shape for it's age but it seems the only real buyers are either car guys that want a track car or teenagers that want "slam" haha. The latter of the two flake out once their parents see my "racecar." :lol:

[morr]

So, my fuel pump decided to die at a meet the other night. Thanks to blu92 we were able to get it started and back to my house. It was definitely the most convenient time it could have happened though since we were only about 15 minutes from my place.

I had another local guy show interest in buying my car, but unless he buys it I'm gonna put a hold on selling it and take care of some little maintenance stuff. I'd hate to turn over the car to a new owner and have stuff go wrong for them right after buying it.

[morr]

Quite the random turn of events today. I got an offer to trade for a Black 95 with 81k miles, Rotas, and Racelands (only 2k miles on them). The owner is in Rhode Island, so we're gonna meet halfway, and assuming all is well, we'll do the swap plus a bit of cash. Here's what it looks like...

http://i40.tinypic.com/161yzq8.jpg

In regards to the fuel pump issue, I picked up a new one tonight. Gonna pick up blank rotors, fuel filter, and fuel strainer tomorrow. My pads from Boss Performance should be here in the next few days.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2yky3M7AB1qltxkwo1_1280.jpg

[adamvanxxx]

Score on the 1.8 car, does it have power windows?

[morr]

I actually didn't ask about the windows yet. Should I be weary of power windows on them? Since I've already had my driver's side motor go on my NB, I figured crank windows would be more reliable..?

[WASABI]

I actually didn't ask about the windows yet. Should I be weary of power windows on them? Since I've already had my driver's side motor go on my NB, I figured crank windows would be more reliable..?

I wouldn't be worried about [power windows, in fact, I would prefer them. I think power or not, they can all bind, and need adjustment/lubrication. Good job finding a trade. Make sure you document your trip and swap.

-Jim

[morr]

I wouldn't be worried about [power windows, in fact, I would prefer them. I think power or not, they can all bind, and need adjustment/lubrication. Good job finding a trade. Make sure you document your trip and swap.

-Jim

Oh ok, I was gonna say I've had to re-adjust/lube the driver's window a few times already. Thanks! I'll be sure to document it. I'm thinking we'll meet around Reading, PA since that's about the halfway mark and I found a few DMV/AAA locations there.

[adamvanxxx]

I actually didn't ask about the windows yet. Should I be weary of power windows on them? Since I've already had my driver's side motor go on my NB, I figured crank windows would be more reliable..?

I prefer crank but power means torsen.

[morr]

Oh ok, yeah he told me it has the torsen. UPS just dropped these off today...

http://i43.tinypic.com/1zouhj7.jpg

Not gonna lie, it kinda bums me out that I'm putting these on just to get rid of the car :?

[iRoadster]

I prefer crank but power means torsen.

This is a very valid point.

[morr]

I picked up my rotors and fuel strainer tonight. Picking up the fuel filter in a couple days.

[morr]

*le sigh* Well I asked the guy I was gonna trade with to put $1,000 on top of his car but he can't do that right now. So the search continues... The good news is that I'll at least be able to enjoy my awesome new brakes for a little while :)

[psulja]

Boo! That sucks. I'm sure the right buyer will come around eventually... Enjoy the brakes while you can! How do you like them so far?

[morr]

Haha well I didn't get them put on just yet. I probably will do them tomorrow, but I gotta wait until blu92 can come over and help install my new fuel pump first.

[adamvanxxx]

Hope you like dust. :lol:

[morr]

Haha, yeah I already saw a good bit under there. We already had the cover off to tap on it to get it started. I was looking at the instructions and it was saying to drop the entire gas tank... is that really necessary?

[morr]

My new (to me) spare O2 sensors showed up today thanks to Matt. I'm hoping one of these will rid my car of the CEL. Wish me luck!

http://i47.tinypic.com/1072g4w.jpg

[adamvanxxx]

Haha, yeah I already saw a good bit under there. We already had the cover off to tap on it to get it started. I was looking at the instructions and it was saying to drop the entire gas tank... is that really necessary?

I don't see why, you can pule the entire assembly out the top.

[morr]

That's what I was thinking too... I checked out the directions again, I was looking at the generic directions haha :fp: In other news, my stickers from Boss Performance arrived today! I f*ckin love stickers!

http://i50.tinypic.com/2le5vmu.jpg

[morr]

Rich came over and we got the new fuel pump installed today. It was pretty straight forward, and the car fired up first try. So freakin glad to drive it again after a week of sitting around. We stopped by a local car meet for a bit. Aaaand I'm gonna go pick up my fuel filter tomorrow and do that and maybe brakes if the rain holds off.

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39mklRJ2t1qltxkwo8_r1_1280.jpg

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http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39mklRJ2t1qltxkwo5_1280.jpg

[adamvanxxx]

Get those *** cars outta there.

[morr]

Haha, I'm guessing you mean the NA and Stratus in that Healey picture? We got some looks from that little group when we showed up, but never ended up talking to em. They also had a yellow Neon on bags with lambo doors :lol: All the other older cars were sick tho! There was some boss hoss bike there that was pretty insane lookin. I'd have to ask Rich what it was exactly, but it put down like 750hp to the rear.

[bedheadben]

That's what I was thinking too... I checked out the directions again, I was looking at the generic directions haha :fp: In other news, my stickers from Boss Performance arrived today! I f*ckin love stickers!


Ahh yea. Subscribed to this thread. Don't get rid of her!

[morr]

Haha thanks. I'm gonna hold on to my car for now, especially with the rise in price of NA's. (Unless someone offers full asking price). Gonna keep saving so I can hopefully just have both at the same time :domo:

[blu92]

Damn, your phone takes some pretty good pictures.

[morr]

Haha thanks, sadly it is better than the old camera I had.

[morr]

Little update: Got myself a GarageStar 2.75" shifter extender. I had an RSpeed one a couple years ago, but managed to misplace it. Pretty happy with the GarageStar one now though.

http://i50.tinypic.com/20seg05.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/23lxx6t.jpg

[bedheadben]

Little update: Got myself a GarageStar 2.75" shifter extender :)

Nice! How well was it packaged? That item was drop shipped so I never saw the package.

[morr]

It was alright, just stuffed in with some packing paper. I think it slid out from inside the paper cuz it was at the bottom when I opened it. Not too worried either way since it'd be pretty hard to damage such a part in shipping.

[bedheadben]

It was alright, just stuffed in with some packing paper. I think it slid out from inside the paper cuz it was at the bottom when I opened it. Not too worried either way since it'd be pretty hard to damage such a part in shipping.

Eventually I'll just inventory everything and the quality of the packaging will be more standardized but at least it arrived in good condition! Your new stickers are coming in different colors!

[morr]

Awesome! Can't wait for more stickers :blauch:

[morr]

Well, today was (super frustrating) but somewhat productive. I'm just relieved to have finally done something since I've had this stuff for a couple weeks now. It took me about an hour to get just the driver's front pads and rotor off. That sh*t did not wanna budge thanks to PA winters and rust! :lol: Here's the old stuff vs. the new: NAPA blanks w/Hawk HPS (courtesy of BOSS Performance).

http://i46.tinypic.com/21jy5om.jpg

Unfortunately, my new studs aren't here yet so I'll have to revisit this side once they arrive.
http://i47.tinypic.com/20pa83d.jpg

Hooray!
http://i45.tinypic.com/2cpvu34.jpg

Miiiight need to get more PB Blaster tomorrow though... :lol: I'm just stoked to finally be doing this stuff on my own (with some help from Rich on the phone haha). I was always too afraid to work on my own car (being that it's my only car) but I'm tired of paying people for simple jobs.

edit: The coolest thing that actually seemed to help the most was a tip I read on M.net. Someone mentioned that the "T-screw" that holds the scissor jack in place can be screwed into the rotor and then used to pull it off the hub.

[WASABI]

Nice job Morr! Also...(it may be to late now) before you reinstall your discs, rub a small amount of anti seize on the back of the inside of the rotor, so it doesn't get stuck next time.

[morr]

Thanks! Yep, gonna do that today. Forgot to put a little grease in the piston too, because it was stuck when I took everything apart.

[morr]

It's been a little while since I updated this. Firstly, the CEL came back on after fixing the EGR. But as I was hoping it's just for the O2 sensor. I'm not worried about that, because I have a few replacement sensors to try. We finally got around to getting the rear pads and rotors on. I had also purchased new (to me) calipers. After a ton of sweat and cussin' the rear pads, rotors, and one new (to me) caliper are on. Pretty much everything on the driver's side was f*cked. Took like an hour and a half just for that corner. The pads themselves had fallen apart...
http://i46.tinypic.com/2zdwtns.jpg

The caliper was seized up because when I had a shop do my brakes last year they clearly didn't know about how to reset the ebrake and everything. So we got it set correctly and got the new caliper, pads and rotor on the driver's rear. The passenger side caliper was fine.
http://i49.tinypic.com/w2xbr.jpg

And we tested Rich's hitch for MATG. Less than a month, I can't f*cking wait!
http://i48.tinypic.com/vqn0k8.jpg

And I nearly wrecked into a truck and a tree on this...
http://i45.tinypic.com/2mgqcx.jpg

[morr]

Well not that exciting of an update, but I raised the car a bit today. I plan to run Kumho XS in 205.50.15 once spring rolls around. I decided to leave a bit of rake, because I just like the way it looks. Hopefully I'll get the car aligned in the next few weeks too.

http://i48.tinypic.com/11772bn.jpg

[bedheadben]

I'm digging it! Have you thought about redding out your tails? I think it looks fantastic on silver NB's.

[morr]

Thanks! Yeah I have. I actually bought some of the red spray, but just never got around to it. Plus PA has a law that at least one of your reverse lights needs to be white so I'm trying to figure out a way around that... I was thinking maybe tape a few thin lines horizontally on the reverse lights and just spray over them. So then when I do back up the light will still appear white, but any other time they'd thin enough that you don't notice them.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I saw someone with the altezza lights sprayed red except the reverse light. Looked awesome. Maybe that will work for you?

[morr]

Eh, I'd rather just spray my stock ones than buy new ones. I might go for that thin line idea...

[bedheadben]

Thanks! Yeah I have. I actually bought some of the red spray, but just never got around to it. Plus PA has a law that at least one of your reverse lights needs to be white so I'm trying to figure out a way around that... I was thinking maybe tape a few thin lines horizontally on the reverse lights and just spray over them. So then when I do back up the light will still appear white, but any other time they'd thin enough that you don't notice them.

Just do thin horizontal lines across the reverse lights like you're saying. That's how they do them from the factory on some Merc's.

http://newcarblitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-mercedes-benz-s-class-back-view.jpg

[morr]

Interesting, I didn't know that. If we get another day of nice weather this week I'll probably give it a shot.

[morr]

Small update: I picked up my old daisies with snow tires from Chris today. Turns out one of them is mounted backwards so I'm gonna get it re-mounted/balanced soon.

http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/c4cd96be327f11e29b6422000a1c00c6_7.jpg

I also got this shiny new gas cap from him!

http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/0dafc178328e11e29b9b22000a1f96c5_7.jpg

[Cxmoney]

Morr,

i want your car. I have so many evil ideas to modify it with. haha.

[treeafodo]

The gas cap looks good. Did you ever get around to the tails?

[morr]

Morr,

i want your car. I have so many evil ideas to modify it with. haha.

Haha, I have a few plans up my sleeves too :ninja:


The gas cap looks good. Did you ever get around to the tails?

Nope, I was going to today but it got dark too early. Might do them on Thursday if the weather stays nice.

[Cxmoney]

If you still want to sell it in a few months, i might buy it from you....

[morr]

Alright, just let me know when you get back. I'm holding onto it at least thru winter now. Gonna replace the radiator and do a few other maintenance things over winter.

[Cxmoney]

Yeah i was just looking up shipping costs from PA to CA, and its about $1200. Not too bad for across the country. Id spend nearly the same amount with a one way ticket and gas comming back.

[morr]

That's really not too bad. I figured it would be a lot more to ship an entire car. Yeah just let me know when you're back if you're still interested.

[Cxmoney]

will do sir, will do. by chance could you pm me a special because your awesome and badass price? lol. or in otherwords, a price i can base my savings on to have enough to buy the car with cash when i come back, please consider in shipping costs as well. =p kthx bye! haha

[morr]

Sent you a pm!

[morr]

No major updates, but I did get a new battery a few weeks ago. It seemed to slightly improve the starting issue, but I'm gonna get new plugs, wires, etc soon and see if that makes a difference. The fuel pump was replaced only a few months ago, so that's out of the question. Anyways, here's a couple pics from today since everyone likes pictures. I'll also be ordering a new seat soon. Cannot wait! I hate the stock seats with a passion... and cold leather is no good during winter :lol:

http://i49.tinypic.com/117bspe.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/usx2s.jpg

[bedheadben]

Digging the snow pics! What seat you getting?

[morr]

Thanks! I'm getting the Corbeau FX1 pro. I loved my Forzas, but the tubular frame sketched me out. I'll feel much safer in the FX1's :)

[Ciotti]

I thought the shoulders on the FX1 are too wide for our NB's?

[morr]

Well, this guy (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/jsminnich/for%20sale/carseat_zpsa9b81090.jpg) was able to fit them in his MS so I'm gonna give them a shot. Also, this happened today from hitting a chunk of ice :(

http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/eb8c38ca516311e2ae2a22000a1f9723_7.jpg

[bedheadben]

Well, this guy (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/jsminnich/for%20sale/carseat_zpsa9b81090.jpg) was able to fit them in his MS so I'm gonna give them a shot. Also, this happened today from hitting a chunk of ice :(


Bummer, I have yet to lose my lip. I have it installed with bolts and big washers on both sides though.

[morr]

The two bolts on that side are still attached to the bumper. It cracked the mounting tabs on the lip in half :(

[bedheadben]

The two bolts on that side are still attached to the bumper. It cracked the mounting tabs on the lip in half :(

Dang! Zip ties for now? And on the FX1's, they should be fine. You may just need to do a slight foamectomy on the door pads.

[morr]

Yeah I zip tied it on for now haha. I'll make adjustments for the FX1's if need be.

[morr]

Rather exciting update! I've got black door panels, black center console, and black door sills on the way. The LE carpet will be going in soon, and I also just bought red lotus seats of a CR member (Mazduh) :D pic from his FS thread.

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

I'm so excited! These are my dream seats, and knew I had to get them when they popped up. I just never thought it'd happen so soon.

[tsingson]

Lucky! Can't wait to see pics!

[morr]

I'll definitely photo dump this thread when my interior is all here :lol:

[tsingson]

I am still looking for a drivers seat. Right now I have removed the cushion from the bottom and put a softer seat cushion that sits me lower and just covered it in black fabric.

[George]

nice! I've almost pulled the triger on a set few days ago, but decided to put the money elsewhere

[morr]

I am still looking for a drivers seat. Right now I have removed the cushion from the bottom and put a softer seat cushion that sits me lower and just covered it in black fabric.

Ah gotcha. Yeah I was going to go with Status seats in red until I saw these pop up.

[morr]

nice! I've almost pulled the triger. on a set few days ago, but decided to put the money elsewhere

Yeah I was planning to get new coils or a shock and spring combo, but I wouldn't install them til spring anyway.

[psulja]

Nice buy! Those should look pretty good when you finally get them

[morr]

Thanks! Yep, I can't wait :)

[morr]

Picked up a package today. Now how to get it home...
http://i50.tinypic.com/2cooemo.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/r00zuw.jpg

This looks a little safer!
http://i47.tinypic.com/256u2yr.jpg

Sooo what's in the box? Door panels from Dazed!
http://i50.tinypic.com/1pux3a.jpg

Still waiting on my center console, door sills, and seats. I'm just stoked to see my interior finally coming together. I'll probably paint the lower dash black soon when we have another day of nice weather.

[morr]

My center console and door sills arrived a couple weeks ago along with my seats :)

http://i46.tinypic.com/2rhsbvs.jpg

Here's a crappy instagram teaser shot of the seats. I just ordered my Flipside Custom brackets, so I'm gonna wait until everything is here to post pics of the entire interior.

http://distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/295ab4b470d711e2914322000a1f984e_7.jpg

The next major thing do aside from maintenance items is paint the lower dash black, but I'll have to wait for a warm day to do that.

[morr]

Slightly relevant post. Here's a pic I took this morning of my OEM replacement radiator. This happened a little over a year after it was put in.

http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/08edd648784311e2bec722000a1f8c33_7.jpg

[tsingson]

Ouch! That sucks. Going OEM again or are you going aluminum?

[morr]

Well, I was thinking maybe OEM from a vendor with a good warranty or just spending the extra money and getting a good aluminum one. For others' sake, I'm hoping I just happened to get a "bad one out of the batch". I'm beyond "budget building" at this point and don't mind spending money on quality performance parts, but I was hoping to just get another OEM unit and do my timing belt/water pump stuff all at once.

I'll probably do some more research on aluminum rads and go from there. I'm not looking for top of the line as this is just my DD with the occasional spirited drives, but if I have to spend a bit more to assure that I won't need to worry about it for a long time it'll be worth it.

[tsingson]

Yeah if mine starts to go, I will do an aluminum one and just get it over with. Something about plastic and heat doesn't sit too well with me.

[morr]

Yeah it's one of those things that I figured I'd like to have a higher quality part, but since I don't track my car yet I figured I'd be fine with an OEM piece. But I guess I'd rather have something that's capable of handling more than what I'd put it thru.

edit: My long-term goal is to pick up an NA to turn into a retro inspired/comfortable DD and have my NB as more of a classy track car if that makes sense :lol: I want to keep the full interior (LE carpet, lotus seats, etc) but focus more on having it run efficiently and be comfortable for hours of seat time.

Speaking of which, I did recently notice an M-Edition for sale at a private lot on my way to work :twisted:

[bedheadben]

Plastic endtanks=no bueno. I kept on bursting OEM radiators at the track until I decided to just upgrade to aluminum if I ever break one.

[morr]

Yeah, I'm probably gonna be ordering an aluminum one just to be safe. I'll also most likely hit you up for a quick release or some other goodies once I get my tax return :winky:

[bedheadben]

Sounds great, just let me know!

It's not the end of the world to get one with plastic end tanks, but with repeated heat cycles they WILL rupture over time. It just depends on how hot you get it up to on a regular basis. Most of my Miata's I drive hard pretty regularly so plastic end tanks have never survived long. For an M.netter type daily who never sees AX or the track though, it would be more than fine. I'd much rather just get an aluminum one and forget about it.

[morr]

Sounds great, just let me know!

It's not the end of the world to get one with plastic end tanks, but with repeated heat cycles they WILL rupture over time. It just depends on how hot you get it up to on a regular basis. Most of my Miata's I drive hard pretty regularly so plastic end tanks have never survived long. For an M.netter type daily who never sees AX or the track though, it would be more than fine. I'd much rather just get an aluminum one and forget about it.

Will do! Well the sad thing is, I didn't really push the car until MATG and it was overheating well before that. Surprisingly, it only overheated maybe three times on the Dragon... because I was in 2nd or 3rd gear near redline for so long. Driving home was a different story. I couldn't go above 45mph without it overheating. That was with the heat blasting on '4' the entire time. So a 9 hour drive turned into a 12 hour drive, and boy was it miserable. I was sunburned too, so I couldn't even hang my arm out the window for some relief :lol:

At this point, aluminum is overkill for the type of driving I do (mainly DD with the occasional spirited drive) but I'd rather have something that's more than capable of handling what I do and not have to worry about it with another OEM replacement. I figure worse case scenario I'll have a good warranty if the rad were to crap out on me.

[morr]

So I'm pretty f*cking annoyed right now. I ordered my Lotus brackets thru Flipside Customs on February 12th. Hadn't heard anything by February 21st, so I emailed Rob. He said they were done and should go out that weekend. I emailed again on March 2nd asking for an update. No answer, tried calling, left a voicemail, etc. March 6th, Rob finally responds saying they should ship tomorrow. He assured me that they would come with all the mounting hardware needed. On March 14th they finally arrived. I did not receive all the mounting hardware. I'm moving to South Carolina on Saturday and have no way to mount my seats. I emailed them telling them I'm missing parts, but honestly don't expect to get an answer for a few days. I don't even have enough to at least mount the driver's seat.

I'm just going to go to the hardware store tomorrow and try to get what I need. I'm so f*cking annoyed with these people. Needless to say, I will never do business with them again and suggest others avoid them.

[tsingson]

Sorry to hear man. Are you coming through the Durham/Raleigh area? Let me know. We could possibly meet up. Is the move for good?

[morr]

Nah, I'll be passing thru closer to Charlotte (got a buddy that lives there). I'm sure I'll visit him from time to time, so I'd be down to meet up then. Yeah the move should be for good. The art scene is much better down there (I went to school for Graphic Design), got a job lined up, and I'm tired of the crappy weather here haha.

[tsingson]

Well, let me know and I can try and set something up.

[morr]

^Absolutely! Minor update: Ventured to ACE Hardware today to get some bits and pieces since Flipside Customs dicked me over, again. I have to mess with the fitment, but here's how it's looking.
http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/f757cc5290d111e2928c22000a9f3092_7.jpg

One more with the door panels/console. I need to do some minor tweeking to the panels too, because the handle is off and the BOSE speakers interfere with it sitting flush. Can't tell from this angle tho! Haha. You can see where the handle is slightly off...
http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/98e068a490d711e28a6522000a9f17d4_7.jpg

[tsingson]

Dude, the interior is looking pretty sweet!

[wannafbody]

De-stripped interior?

[morr]

Dude, the interior is looking pretty sweet!

Thanks, man!


De-stripped interior?

Haha yep. Whenever I pickup an NA and turn the NB into a track car I might go back to stripped and just get a different bucket seat.

[morr]

Threw my old wheels back on today. Seeing them with the interior nearly done just makes me even more excited to get it all "finished." The car is definitely a 10-footer, but I love how much classier it's looking already.
http://i50.tinypic.com/353b4pj.jpg

[morr]

Redundant interior update: I got the passenger seat in. The brackets themselves have some fitment issues. Idk if the bottoms of the Lotus seats are different year to year, but my sliders force certain parts outward making it difficult to align the holes to where the bolts go to hold the seat to the floor. Also, you have to jam the handle for the slider up and down for it to slide and then lock again. The reason being that the shape of the seat comes in contact with the slider mechanism itself. Oh well, it still works.
http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/f2bb995a925f11e2a07422000a1fab83_7.jpg

I just needed to get everything "in" the car before I head down South again tomorrow. Once I get there, I have quite a few things to do...

-Radiator
-Attempt to raise front end/get alignment
-Tires
-Fuel Filter
-Plugs/wires
-Remove remaining tan carpet under the dash
-Paint lower dash/window switch black
-Remove BOSE speakers/adjust door panels

[theothersawyer]

That looks so good! I don't think I have seen a red interior in an NB!! Looks great!

[treeafodo]

That looks so good! I don't think I have seen a red interior in an NB!! Looks great!
My thoughts as well. How well do those seats hold you? I haven't read up on them and the bolsters don't look that big.

[tsingson]

Morr, our cars are damn near twins now since I got the Silver Hardtop. It looks great man. Hope to meet up sometime soon.

[morr]

Thanks guys! I don't think I've seen it before either. I definitely love it though :)

tsingson, that's funny! It'd be interesting to see em side by side. So hopefully sooner rather than later!

[tsingson]

The only difference besides the interior is the wheels, rollbar, and you have a spoiler.

[morr]

Woops, sorry treeafodo thought I replied. The seat doesn't hug my hips, but I was more concerned with the shoulder bracing - which is perfect IMO. I was also worried I'd slide a bit on the leather, but the seat holds me enough that I don't move around. Keep in mind I'm a smaller guy... 5'8" 140lbs.


The only difference besides the interior is the wheels, rollbar, and you have a spoiler.

Weren't we looking at getting the konig spooled in the same color? I'm still undecided on wheels, but I like the price, weight, size, and look of the spooled. And do you plan to get a rollbar?

[treeafodo]

Woops, sorry treeafodo thought I replied. The seat doesn't hug my hips, but I was more concerned with the shoulder bracing - which is perfect IMO. I was also worried I'd slide a bit on the leather, but the seat holds me enough that I don't move around. Keep in mind I'm a smaller guy... 5'8" 140lbs.
Haha it's all good. Thanks for answering my questions. They are really nice looking seats. I'm guessing they'd probably be pretty easy to get in and out of.

[morr]

Haha it's all good. Thanks for answering my questions. They are really nice looking seats. I'm guessing they'd probably be pretty easy to get in and out of.

Thanks! Yeah they're not nearly as bad as my Corbeau Forzas were. I just got down to South Carolina (drove straight thru) and they were comfy the whole way. My only real complaint was that the inflatable lumbar support slowly deflated. Idk if mine could just use tightening or maybe they just aren't meant to hold air for 12 hr seat time :lol:

But for the lack of actual "padding," I found them great, because the general shape allowed you to sit however you wanted (straight up, slouching, etc) and still be comfortable.

[morr]

Finally painted all the tan crap black - so quit your bitchin' Cxmoney. I still gotta touch up the cracks and crevices, but it's mostly done. This is only temporary until I get an NA6 dash anyway.

http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/f9b70f70ab6c11e28ed122000a9f1311_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/f0ce5714ab9a11e284b222000a1fbcf6_7.jpg

My new tires should be here tomorrow, and I'm finally getting rid of my Racelands. There will be a video of me destroying them which will probably be the highlight of this thread.

[tsingson]

Nice man. I'm glad you got rid of the tan. Just would've looked funny had you kept it. Do you still have the original seats?

[morr]

Me too haha. I do, but they're back at my Mom's place in PA.

[tsingson]

Oh ok. We gotta meet up. All of us in the area.

[morr]

I'm definitely down! Once I get my tires/suspension sorted I'll be good to go.

[morr]

I guess I could save all these updates for one post, but I'm too excited haha. I've needed tires for over a year, but somehow made it this far. My Kumho XS arrived today :) 205.50's

http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/beecc6c4ac3811e2a89422000aa802aa_7.jpg

[tsingson]

How much did those run you Morr?

[morr]

$450 shipped to my door from TireRack. They came from Georgia. I ordered em Friday night, and they got here at 1pm today.

[tsingson]

Nice man! I haven't read about these tires. I have my eye on the Azenis after I wear these out but I am open to others.

[Grip Driver]

Good tires, I had them on my Mazdaspeed, you'll like them :)

[morr]

Nice man! I haven't read about these tires. I have my eye on the Azenis after I wear these out but I am open to others.

I read several reviews online that sounded pretty good. A lot of them mention that the tires aren't great in the rain (which my buddy told me about - and I expected based on the tread design). The main selling point was seeing how well they worked for ChrisJuliano when we were at MATG last year.


Good tires, I had them on my Mazdaspeed, you'll like them :)

I sure hope so! I'm sure they'll be a million times better than my Kumho AST's that are worn to sh*t. I'll give them credit though, they've lasted a long time. I just wanted something a bit stickier :fab: