My Italia's story [Archive] - MazdaRoadster.net

Martin

06-26-2012, 08:33 PM

Well, there's not a whole lot to tell. My friend in Ohio owned this car for ~10 years.

Looked like this when he bought it:

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He decided that color didn't really suit the car so he had it painted silverstone, the car's original color. He also installed the 93LE interior, Nakamae center console, painted the tombstone and gauge hood silver.

Engine is stock w/painted valve cover:

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Here are a couple shots of the car shortly after I got it home last Fall:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_1546.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_1547.jpg

I'm in the middle of installing a new soft top. Not quite finished:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_3365.jpg

So far I've done a new timing belt, valve cover gasket and water pump. Oh, and driven it a few thousand miles - that's my favorite part of owning this car :)

Grip Driver

06-26-2012, 09:21 PM

wonderful car, one of my favorite kits for the Miata

Demon I Am

06-26-2012, 10:42 PM

oh so beautiful!

Martin

06-27-2012, 09:43 AM

Thanks! I had been drooling over pictures of this car for years and was lucky to get it when it became available.

ctrench

06-27-2012, 10:22 AM

wow!! love the car!!

vindi49

06-30-2012, 02:59 PM

Great looking car, one has just been completed in the Uk with a Mazda V6 engine... stunning piece of kit! I 100% agree about the change in colour, the silver suits it a lot more

Russell.

revlimiter

06-30-2012, 03:08 PM

I got to fondle this car when Dwight drove it down RT66 many years ago. Pretty sure it was still blue back then. Awesome to see it on the forums again. :)

Martin

07-02-2012, 09:13 AM

ctrench, I have that pic of your car backed under a huge red 4x4 as the wallpaper on one of my monitors :lol:

I've seen pics of the V6 Italia in the UK. I wish mine looked that good. And its interior - OMG! Mine has some issues with the front fenders and hood (that's bonnet to you) not fitting as nicely as I would like.

So I wonder which version of revlimiter gauge faces would look good in my car... Hmmm... Funny thing - you sell that special center face to get the headlight motor and air bag lights back. My IL motorsport gauge retained those functions but my car has neither airbags nor headlight motors :lol:

Martin

07-02-2012, 09:22 AM

Oh, and I still don't have my top back on the car. It's assembled I just didn't have time last night to put it on the car :( I should be able to get that done on Wednesday.

Martin

09-12-2012, 09:15 PM

FINALLY snapped a couple pics of the not-so-new top.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/E7E9B1F8-D1F6-4DD7-A056-A588D8382944-7239-0000073951220E6A.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/8D864585-C23E-4BA7-815A-290F65F0C494-7239-000007395F2A4F1B.jpg

wannafbody

09-12-2012, 10:00 PM

looks sharp

atank

09-13-2012, 05:35 AM

You know I love it Martin!!!!

Phatmiata

09-13-2012, 06:43 AM

wonderful looking car! makes me want to do naughty things with my Miatas!

WASABI

09-13-2012, 07:55 AM

Very nice. You work quick! :toomuch:

Martin

09-13-2012, 08:56 AM

Thanks, guys :)

Very nice. You work quick! :toomuch:
Eye no write?

fastnfurious7

09-13-2012, 03:16 PM

Silver with red LE interior FTW! That's a beautiful car, man.

Martin

11-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Couple of new pics that show OEM pieces I want to replace. Try to forgive my lack of photography skills :(

Stock gauge faces:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/A7784956-8B24-4AFE-BD4C-3BBA0031D1DD-1635-000001CAC46E278B.jpg

Oof, my baldness is showing. I removed the IL Motorsort gauge faces that came on the car because I don't like white faces and at night they really sucked.

Stock heater controls:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/2D77D634-93BC-4B38-B893-53B32D4143E3-1635-000001CACF5A9B2F.jpg

revlimiter

11-06-2012, 02:09 PM

I could help you with those problems. :D

Also, that new-old top really does look great. I miss the beauty of a vinyl top. The cloth one on Bucky is nice and looks quite plush, but it doesn't have that sheen of a freshly dressed vinyl top.

Martin

11-06-2012, 02:14 PM

Your store will be the only place I go when I'm ready to (okay, when my wife lets me) spend some more money :)

roy obanion

11-06-2012, 11:18 PM

The silver is much more becoming of the italia. And the red interior is beautiful. Do you happen to have any more images showing the instrument cluster?

Martin

11-07-2012, 10:00 AM

I only have this one from when I still had the white gauge faces. The cluster isn't very visible, though.

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What shot are you looking for? I can always take more poor quality pictures :lol:

roy obanion

11-07-2012, 11:08 AM

I was just trying to make up my mind on the brushed KG Works cluster, especially with the black faces. The first one you posted of it shows it pretty well, and I do like the black faces better against the brushed panel.

Oh and those red interiors are to die for, looks awesome!

Martin

11-07-2012, 11:58 AM

I'm a big fan of the KG Works piece - brushed or black. I think the brushed "pops" more than the black if that's what you are after.

Thanks! I like the red a lot, too. Red mats would add even more awesomeness (ahem, Anthony).

roy obanion

11-08-2012, 08:24 AM

I kind of wanted to let my gauges do the talking with the black one, but I am still undecided..

revlimiter

11-08-2012, 10:31 AM

I always liked the airmetal/duraluminum one, but it doesn't have the labels on it.

http://www.kgworks.co.jp/eng/image/ei50_02.jpg

Really, it's hard to go wrong with ANY of these gorgeous panels.

Martin

11-30-2012, 01:36 PM

More bad iPhone pics!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/AAA95AD0-664A-4BFF-87C6-B10D29DA0B24-667-0000005AC18AE881.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/F5DC1F4B-47DF-4626-8697-466ADCC9ADE3-667-0000005AB3F6E4B9.jpg

kung fu jesus

11-30-2012, 02:18 PM

For posterity:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/ITALIA_SEX.gif

Martin

11-30-2012, 04:07 PM

That never gets old :lol:

Martin

12-11-2012, 11:13 AM

Got a package from revlimiter yesterday :whistle:

The Driver

12-11-2012, 12:29 PM

Hey man, again, congrats on been the MR.Net MOTM!

I have to admit that I told Marti that I wasn't a big fan of the "Italia" conversion, based on pics seen. Then I saw his car @ Hallet Racing. I <3 the way the car looked!

JDMClassic

12-12-2012, 02:11 PM

Love this Italia! Need more pics!

Congrats on MOTM!

CarbonMiata

12-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Yes mate more pictures please!!! This thing is unbelievable!!! The color combo is perfect, the wheels are beautiful, WOOW!!!

Dave737

12-19-2012, 12:32 AM

Lets see those new gauges. I think the "warbird" set would be nice on your beauty. Than again “Stirling” would round out that old school look. However there always "Rossa" and "GT40" and...Just get one of each.

All kidding aside I’m sure you choose wisely. Can’t go wrong with Rev. Looking fwd to getting my own set. Now lets see those pix.

Rogue

12-19-2012, 02:10 AM

For posterity:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/force_mccocken/ITALIA_SEX.gif

Now that how I remember it! :toomuch:

Martin

12-19-2012, 10:05 AM

My pics will never be as good as revlimiter's but I do have one shot from last night:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/251628F7-892A-4013-823D-8757E2A2EA8E-3188-00000638920AD00D.jpg

Martin

12-19-2012, 10:10 AM

I like how the M in the tach matches the badge on the nose:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_1554.jpg

Of course, we can't see the M in this pic :fp:

I<3flippyheadlights

12-19-2012, 11:36 AM

Wow, those are really beautiful. Nice job.

Dave737

12-19-2012, 09:36 PM

Well done!!!

Martin

12-19-2012, 09:41 PM

Thanks, guys!

I'm still getting used to the different needle positions, but so far I'm loving them :)

atank

12-20-2012, 01:05 AM

Martin those gauges look wonderful!!! Good score on the MOTM!

Martin

12-20-2012, 10:01 AM

Can't thank Adam enough. He makes beautiful parts and is a genuine delight to deal with.

I need to snap a pic of his retro window switches I installed a while back. I'm a slacker :(

Martin

03-17-2013, 04:56 PM

Since I'm driving this car every day I decided I needed to have a functional side mirror. So I removed the Talbots and added a new mirror.

Old:
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/F0E7C77B-D6CE-48D9-B2D3-AAFD08BC4AF0-6928-000007226DCAA6DD_zps0ba532b0.jpg

New:
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/DCB53994-47BE-471D-8108-CB2894129779-4897-000005790857E982_zps55ad12cf.jpg

Ha! you can see me squatting down to get the pic of the new mirror :)

Today I ditched the aftermarket stereo and made a blanking plate:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/F2C0931F-7889-4C54-914A-BCDC01BD9FF8-4897-00000578F7D7BED5_zpsa21b66e3.jpg

With my Enthusa turbo duals and no turbo I couldn't really hear the music anyway. If I need tunes I will use ear buds and my iPhone. Also, you can see my 2005 Mazdaspeed seats that really need to change to red.

91BRGLE

03-17-2013, 05:07 PM

Where did you get those mirrors?

Martin

03-17-2013, 05:10 PM

It's a cheapo from O'Reilley's :fp:

Agent☣Orange

03-17-2013, 07:19 PM

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/DCB53994-47BE-471D-8108-CB2894129779-4897-000005790857E982_zps55ad12cf.jpg

Ha! you can see me squatting down to get the pic of the new mirror :)

Don't know if you noticed but there's a Bigfoot right behind you.

theothersawyer

03-17-2013, 10:38 PM

If I need tunes I will use ear buds and my iPhone.

Too bad that is illegal!!!

Car looks great though!

Martin

03-18-2013, 08:02 AM

Luckily I live in a comparatively free state. No law against headphones while driving here. Probably not the safest thing to do, but it's not illegal.

maharaj

03-18-2013, 08:15 AM

I noticed some letters on the deck?

Martin

03-18-2013, 08:28 AM

Good eye. It says ITALIA in letters from a Nissan Altima. I don't really car for it, the letters look too modern to me. I hope to get car repainted some time in the not-too-distant future (quite a few rock chips and some scratches) and I will not put them back on.

theothersawyer

03-18-2013, 09:46 AM

Luckily I live in a comparatively free state. No law against headphones while driving here. Probably not the safest thing to do, but it's not illegal.

Ahh, well I know it's illegal here!!

Martin

03-20-2013, 06:10 PM

Here's a pic of the letters on the deck lid.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/35F72964-839A-4F09-9A01-AB80567716FC-7751-000006C70C2D7853_zps4289f78f.jpg

By "too modern" I meant the font, not the fact that are there.

furrycurry33

03-22-2013, 08:30 AM

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/F2C0931F-7889-4C54-914A-BCDC01BD9FF8-4897-00000578F7D7BED5_zpsa21b66e3.jpg

Also, you can see my 2005 Mazdaspeed seats that really need to change to red.

A shame you're not closer, I would totally trade you for my red Mazdaspeed seats. :)

Martin

03-22-2013, 08:34 AM

Red Mazdaspeed seats? Do you have a picture?

furrycurry33

03-22-2013, 09:38 AM

Red Mazdaspeed seats? Do you have a picture?

I don't have any that I can find in my car, but I found a pic on google:

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Martin

03-22-2013, 10:39 AM

theothersawyer

03-22-2013, 10:40 AM

I really like the "Italia" on the trunk, but agree that it is a bit too modern.

furrycurry33

03-23-2013, 11:12 AM

Oh, those red MS seats! A guy I work with had those in the MSM he used to have. IIRC those seats are a little brighter red than the LE interior. Still might be close enough for me. I shipped my LE seats from here to TX for ~$60. Hmmm...

Probably would be super easy to darken them a bit, as opposed to changing from black to red. You could make the drive down to Miatapalooza and we could exchange there. Lol.

kung fu jesus

03-23-2013, 05:20 PM

I like what you're doing here, Martin. Making it your own.

Martin

03-24-2013, 10:58 AM

Shhh. Don't tell Dwight.

Grip Driver

03-24-2013, 11:33 AM

I really like the "Italia" on the trunk, but agree that it is a bit too modern.

Agreed. An Italia emblem from a Hudson may be more period correct.

roy obanion

03-25-2013, 10:51 AM

I like those side mirrors a lot...and everything else in here is pretty good as well

Martin

05-14-2013, 08:57 PM

Yes!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/tonneau/D589689F-5CCD-4112-A563-F12A338ED7AB-18043-000012B9B9778336_zps3086652d.jpg

No!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/tonneau/6E4180F6-3307-4D37-BA8F-85D5C1C2B6E3-18043-000012BDFE1E803F_zpsbe094526.jpg

I could not get this to fit because of the high back 2005 seats. Moved the base all the forward and reclined the seat all the way. The headrest sticks up too far to allow the tonneau to fit :(

atank

05-14-2013, 09:28 PM

Yes those surf board seats are well like a long board...................I still want that car!

Martin

06-18-2013, 04:31 PM

Finally painted my gauge hood flat black. No more light show reflecting up on the windshield because of the shiny silver. Yay!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/5171B0F5-5E00-40F7-87E5-5868FEF5FA2C-7814-00000BC8CFAB2E6B_zpsd522a6b0.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/5171B0F5-5E00-40F7-87E5-5868FEF5FA2C-7814-00000BC8CFAB2E6B_zpsd522a6b0.jpg.html)

kung fu jesus

06-19-2013, 09:33 AM

Noice!

tsingson

06-19-2013, 10:09 AM

I want to do a red interior in my NB. It looks so gorgeous.

Martin

06-21-2013, 04:33 PM

Random video time. Here's my oldest son doing a backflip off a swing:

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

I<3flippyheadlights

06-21-2013, 07:48 PM

WHAT A CAMPION!!! I could never do that as a kid.

Your car looks much nicer with a black gauge hood instead of silver.

Finally, you have the wheel of my dreams.

Martin

07-12-2013, 02:07 PM

Yours has "satin" spokes, right? I wonder if that would look better in front of my KG Works gauge cluster. The dissimilar finishes bother my OCD. Wanna trade?

I<3flippyheadlights

07-12-2013, 07:00 PM

My wheel has the brushed aluminum. But my leather is very worn.

Martin

07-12-2013, 08:36 PM

I<3flippyheadlights

07-13-2013, 10:05 AM

I would trade you in a heart beat if mine wasn't beat to death. D:

Martin

07-13-2013, 03:23 PM

Sharpie

07-15-2013, 04:13 PM

Lookin' good Martin. I still have your seats in the boxes if you want to buy them back. ;-)

Martin

07-15-2013, 04:27 PM

Tree fiddy?

Martin

07-23-2013, 09:02 AM

Ehhhhh.... these used iggee covers will do until my wife allows me buy something better.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/18F13511-AEF7-42BE-ACD3-EBAF59BFA76E-2706-00000466CAB791F9_zps3648bfce.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/18F13511-AEF7-42BE-ACD3-EBAF59BFA76E-2706-00000466CAB791F9_zps3648bfce.jpg.html)

tsingson

07-23-2013, 09:13 AM

Do you think the Miata seats with the adjustable headrests would fit your theme better?

Martin

07-23-2013, 09:20 AM

Oh, yeah. Those would be fantastic. My CFO wouldn't let me buy Cxmoney's with the red Nakamae covers :(

tsingson

07-23-2013, 09:29 AM

That sucks man. I would love a pair of those seats and I think that they would look great in your car.

Martin

07-25-2013, 01:19 PM

Yay!

Martin,

Your order has shipped.

Leon Myers
Partner / Production Manager
530.249.7041
www.injoycarlife.com

Martin

07-29-2013, 08:46 AM

injoy blanking plate installed :)

Sorry about the blurry pics. I blame my iphone.

First this bracket gets attached to the back:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/07D9C324-A86A-4423-8153-F265AB86A86D-5535-000007F262FDFA9F_zps119fac2e.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/07D9C324-A86A-4423-8153-F265AB86A86D-5535-000007F262FDFA9F_zps119fac2e.jpg.html)

Here are the spacers so the plates sits flush with the front of the tombstone:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/1C6A7544-AF62-4384-91FD-69279A4E0476-5535-000007F269D20FB4_zps549a44fd.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/1C6A7544-AF62-4384-91FD-69279A4E0476-5535-000007F269D20FB4_zps549a44fd.jpg.html)

Flip the tombstone over and set the spacers over the threaded holes in the bracket:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/D8DDAE5B-66CA-4919-B23D-45743E6998DB-5535-000007F2719FAC15_zps86d8dd5d.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/D8DDAE5B-66CA-4919-B23D-45743E6998DB-5535-000007F2719FAC15_zps86d8dd5d.jpg.html)

Set the plate on the spacers:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/5A8791FC-9EDF-47EF-A3C5-6E9B54B4E0B9-5535-000007F2795B3FAA_zpse4a806cc.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/5A8791FC-9EDF-47EF-A3C5-6E9B54B4E0B9-5535-000007F2795B3FAA_zpse4a806cc.jpg.html)

Attach with allen head screws:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/11FB6D80-6AB2-44C4-8AED-C7C6E6B9228C-5535-000007F29A086578_zpsb14c0688.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/11FB6D80-6AB2-44C4-8AED-C7C6E6B9228C-5535-000007F29A086578_zpsb14c0688.jpg.html)

And here it is in my car:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/12BF186F-0291-4997-B5F1-034D6CD48109-5970-000008D31BF29939_zpsb4f1aa96.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/12BF186F-0291-4997-B5F1-034D6CD48109-5970-000008D31BF29939_zpsb4f1aa96.jpg.html)

Cxmoney

07-29-2013, 01:31 PM

Oh, yeah. Those would be fantastic. My CFO wouldn't let me buy Cxmoney's with the red Nakamae covers :(

Well if you ever want them, feel free to make an offer.. :p

However the covers are now molded and permanently attached the the seats thanks to an upholstery shop. :)

I have always wanted to redo some lotus seats in the 93LE color...

tsingson

07-29-2013, 01:42 PM

Martin, what shift knob is that? It looks familiar.

Martin

07-29-2013, 02:06 PM

Well if you ever want them, feel free to make an offer.. :p

However the covers are now molded and permanently attached the the seats thanks to an upholstery shop. :)

I have always wanted to redo some lotus seats in the 93LE color...

Awesome!

Martin, what shift knob is that? It looks familiar.
It's from my old 90 RX-7 'vert

tsingson

07-29-2013, 02:11 PM

Oh ok. Nice!

Stealth97

07-29-2013, 07:40 PM

Loving this ride.

etikoner

08-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Sweet ride.

atank

08-05-2013, 05:37 AM

Nice as always...........

Martin

08-05-2013, 08:11 AM

Thanks, guys :)

Martin

11-04-2013, 09:45 AM

RoadsterTech radio blanking plate:

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?6911-RoadsterTech-Now-Has-Blanking-and-Gauge-Plates-for-NA6-s-and-all-NA8-s

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/A4D281D1-D058-4DAB-AF18-B9E999461D66-6609-00000C8B1A16224F_zps7f7d273d.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/A4D281D1-D058-4DAB-AF18-B9E999461D66-6609-00000C8B1A16224F_zps7f7d273d.jpg.html)

Hot & Spicy:
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/F4260079-06E8-46C9-A1BA-C896469D8693-6609-00000C8B23375B34_zps84060fdd.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/F4260079-06E8-46C9-A1BA-C896469D8693-6609-00000C8B23375B34_zps84060fdd.jpg.html)

Slight recess, can be flipped over for flush mount:
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/4D2A0298-5DB0-414E-8383-E2FD3BB6EF49-6609-00000C8B2F8E1EEF_zps3859faf0.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/4D2A0298-5DB0-414E-8383-E2FD3BB6EF49-6609-00000C8B2F8E1EEF_zps3859faf0.jpg.html)
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/blanking%20plate/95E0D7FE-2553-4B7D-B908-EAFADC796F7E-6609-00000C8B379D2BC4_zpsa22c3324.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/blanking%20plate/95E0D7FE-2553-4B7D-B908-EAFADC796F7E-6609-00000C8B379D2BC4_zpsa22c3324.jpg.html)
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?7201-RoadsterTech-s-NA-Blanking-plates-are-now-convertible

I'm really digging this thing. It came fully assembled, so install was a breeze.

Great product RoadsterTech! Thank you, Rick!

wannafbody

11-04-2013, 10:02 AM

Martin, I think your interior could be jazzed up with some Rev Limiter retro flip switches.

Martin

11-04-2013, 10:05 AM

Absolutely!

RoadsterTech

11-04-2013, 11:18 AM

Martin

11-04-2013, 12:28 PM

Based on the pictures I'd agree with you that the matte finish matches to tombstone more closely. But this finish looks really good in direct sunlight. It kind of sparkles :) I prefer the patterned finish.

Yes, you may use any picture you like.

RoadsterTech

11-04-2013, 12:52 PM

On a side note, the patterned finish is actually more resilient than the matte as well.

Martin

02-03-2014, 09:41 AM

New upholstery!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/820B98FB-033C-4D84-B9AA-330B53B75140_zpstez56brq.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/820B98FB-033C-4D84-B9AA-330B53B75140_zpstez56brq.jpg.html)

Color matches fairly well:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/239D9817-951B-4455-91F0-D78E0F03FCF4_zpslc67ukpj.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/239D9817-951B-4455-91F0-D78E0F03FCF4_zpslc67ukpj.jpg.html)

Colin, my 12-year-old did most of the work :)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/C780FBB8-3D17-4402-931D-23D1F4F8117B_zpspr8n0cy9.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/C780FBB8-3D17-4402-931D-23D1F4F8117B_zpspr8n0cy9.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/9D928B58-E170-43A5-B2CC-AAFDA71C1444_zpsbocbjq33.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/9D928B58-E170-43A5-B2CC-AAFDA71C1444_zpsbocbjq33.jpg.html)

Plenty of wrinkles. Just ain't care! (http://www.hoonigan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/j/u/just_aint_care_black.jpg)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/D79FE0FE-276C-4FEA-AE2D-49D1DCC01AFC_zpscoylo6hx.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/D79FE0FE-276C-4FEA-AE2D-49D1DCC01AFC_zpscoylo6hx.jpg.html)

A few more terrible pics here: http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/library/upholstery?sort=3&page=1

We only did the driver's seat so far. 3 young boys around the house keep me very busy.

On a side note, Jason, my 11-year-old, made two 3-point shots and scored the winning baskets (2 free throws) for his basketball team Saturday morning. We went to the Bentonville HS game Friday evening and I think he was inspired by Malik Monk's last second 3-pointer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8uOIvwFvM4

Phatmiata

02-03-2014, 10:08 AM

I like it!! I think it is pretty cool you have your son helping you out, once my boys get old enough I want to get them to help me build and Mod a Miata.
I always wanted to work on projects with my pops growing up but he was always too busy with work.

Dandy

02-03-2014, 10:28 AM

Nice to have helpers and athletic talent in the household. Congratulations on your son's success. I like the stitching pattern on the lower seats. With basketball players in the family, those tall back NB seats are going to come in real handy.

atank

02-03-2014, 01:42 PM

Good work Martin and Sons!!!!!!!!!

mx54life

02-03-2014, 03:37 PM

Good work! My 15 y.o. is also enjoying our build and he already place a dibs on the LE project lol.

theothersawyer

02-03-2014, 10:37 PM

Looks great and congrats to your son!!!

Sharpie

02-04-2014, 12:11 AM

Lookin good. I like them more with the solid red.

Martin

02-04-2014, 09:52 AM

Thanks guys!

Those red & black slip-on covers were always supposed to be temporary. You'll see them for sale as soon as the passenger seat is done.

tsingson

02-04-2014, 10:27 AM

New upholstery!

Plenty of wrinkles. Just ain't care! (http://www.hoonigan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/j/u/just_aint_care_black.jpg)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/upholstery/D79FE0FE-276C-4FEA-AE2D-49D1DCC01AFC_zpscoylo6hx.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/upholstery/D79FE0FE-276C-4FEA-AE2D-49D1DCC01AFC_zpscoylo6hx.jpg.html)

Looks pretty good, Martin. A steamer may help with the wrinkles. Where did you get these covers? I may look into getting a set.

Martin

02-04-2014, 11:15 AM

The seller is exotikleather on ebay, talked about in the first post here:

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?8199-1993-Miata-LE-seat-cover-replacement-sources

Normal price is $325 for leather. I received a discount because they didn't have a pattern for 2001-2005 seats. I had to send them my original upholstery :)

Martin

02-10-2014, 12:05 PM

Passenger seat is done. I put Colin to work Saturday afternoon. Free labor FTW.

(Pics coming when the temp is high enough to drop the top)

Martin

02-13-2014, 08:53 PM

The sun was already setting when I took this pic

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/235936C5-3DDE-4671-AE0C-46A63517A369_zps4dapetsb.jpg

ZOOMX5

02-14-2014, 01:06 AM

(Pics coming when the temp is high enough to drop the top)

The temperature is never too low to drop the top, you just have to dress accordingly.

Badass car BTW.

m00se

02-14-2014, 02:03 AM

I guess he worried about his back window ;)

mx54life

02-14-2014, 05:32 AM

Looks pretty darn good. The color matches well with the OEM red. The wrinkles are in the right places so it is okay. Say how would you rate the softness of the leather and how thick is it. They sent me a swatch of red but looks very light. Yours looks just perfect. What type of red did you order?

Martin

02-14-2014, 09:37 AM

mx54life

02-14-2014, 03:54 PM

Thanks all! I should have closed the driver's side door so you could see how closely they match the door panel.

The paperwork that came with the leather just says maroon. What I did when I ordered them is send them the picture from the ebay ad and say "I want this color" :)

The wrinkles don't bother me at all. I'm just glad I had free child labor :lol:

For sure the more usage it would get those wrinkles will look normal they are in the right spots it actually makes the leather look soft plus with exposure to heat it may tighten up a bit. More pics with one door close under sunlight please?

I have called these guys twice and left a message and they don't return a phone call.

Martin

02-14-2014, 04:16 PM

mx54life

02-14-2014, 04:22 PM

Oops, forgot to answer the softness question. I'd say it's pretty soft, softer than the OEM leather, but I don't think it's as thick as OEM. I hope it lasts!

I only contacted them thru messages on ebay. They always got back to me but it seems not everyone is so lucky. I've read of others not getting a response. They seem very hit-or-miss in that area.

Right even my email was not responded to but they sent me a couple of swatches of red. For the right price if they last as long as the OEM then you win. Nothing a regular use of a good leather conditioner can't handle. Really with red interior color match is top most. Their stitching is very good. Those seats tie-up very well with the OEM red interior IMO that is mission accomplish.

Martin

02-20-2014, 12:10 PM

Martin, I think your interior could be jazzed up with some Rev Limiter retro flip switches.

Well looky what we have here...

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_6227_zps96e2ad36.jpg

Top switch is the normal on/off hazard, bottom switch is a momentary switch that I will use for my horn. Yay!

Adam also sent me a HVAC panel with red lighting that will match my Rosso gauge faces :)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_6229_zpsbfe79684.jpg

Martin

05-05-2014, 07:48 PM

More revlimiter goodness!

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/7E38B2F5-F921-4E2A-8CF5-B433FAF3073E_zpsr7jyqdu0.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/7E38B2F5-F921-4E2A-8CF5-B433FAF3073E_zpsr7jyqdu0.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/7F4B0706-2DAE-4B38-9553-3377C30F713B_zpsa82i1pty.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/7F4B0706-2DAE-4B38-9553-3377C30F713B_zpsa82i1pty.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/820490D2-E334-4396-A3F7-C8DD6C47C6B9_zpslr6a1s5r.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/820490D2-E334-4396-A3F7-C8DD6C47C6B9_zpslr6a1s5r.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/CE0CB3B2-CCD9-4F99-83F7-E55B6137514E_zps2hvinx7v.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/CE0CB3B2-CCD9-4F99-83F7-E55B6137514E_zps2hvinx7v.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/421C7015-CD39-4151-B823-AC25D827E421_zps6rweebah.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/421C7015-CD39-4151-B823-AC25D827E421_zps6rweebah.jpg.html)

WASABI

05-05-2014, 07:53 PM

Looks sweet Martin. I am loving that lighter insert.

RotorNutFD3S

05-05-2014, 07:53 PM

Yeah, that insert is awesome. Looks great!

Martin

07-21-2014, 08:56 PM

Probably shouldn't be taking a pic while driving, but I didn't want to miss this.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/23B3D47C-0AF0-44F4-A5F3-385BE7848CD6_zpspuukkiuo.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/23B3D47C-0AF0-44F4-A5F3-385BE7848CD6_zpspuukkiuo.jpg.html)

atank

07-21-2014, 09:18 PM

Oh yeah the big 140k......................:slayer:

kung fu jesus

07-21-2014, 09:25 PM

Hardly broken in...

theothersawyer

07-22-2014, 01:04 PM

Man I love those gauges! :P I always catch myself just starring at mine!

I bought my car with more miles than that! That is a "low mileage" Miata!

Martin

09-09-2014, 10:23 AM

Very, very minor update. One of my wheels had different lug nuts than the others. So, of course, I had to get all new ones.

Besides, the old ones were old and nasty.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/IMG_8257_zpsd167093b.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/IMG_8257_zpsd167093b.jpg.html)

I bought 16 Gorilla nuts (tee hee) from Planet Miata off the garage sale page for cheap. Thanks, Planet Miata!

Martin

05-20-2015, 08:51 PM

Missed it :(

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/03C8FF16-EAB2-461C-B251-5C1C40946A0C_zpstnhacwwq.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/03C8FF16-EAB2-461C-B251-5C1C40946A0C_zpstnhacwwq.jpg.html)

Martin

07-13-2015, 06:00 PM

Package arrived and opened

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/284506CD-1DE5-4D5E-9C27-500BAAE3BF83_zpst8c3dazr.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/284506CD-1DE5-4D5E-9C27-500BAAE3BF83_zpst8c3dazr.jpg.html)

It's so tiny!
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/33E55DDF-D971-468F-ADFD-F45FD48449B2_zpsrhiga8uk.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/33E55DDF-D971-468F-ADFD-F45FD48449B2_zpsrhiga8uk.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/E4A51F41-E856-4C50-A2E3-5C29AE9D98DF_zpslyoaszvv.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/E4A51F41-E856-4C50-A2E3-5C29AE9D98DF_zpslyoaszvv.jpg.html)

I think I need to get rid of that shifter extension. And the grass on the floor mat :fp:

atank

07-13-2015, 08:27 PM

Looks Great Martin!

Dave737

07-15-2015, 12:25 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Martin

11-07-2015, 02:59 PM

New (to me) Momo

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/D4FF97EA-5DF7-41DD-961F-BC52A067151B_zpskgkndijg.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/D4FF97EA-5DF7-41DD-961F-BC52A067151B_zpskgkndijg.jpg.html)

I need to buy new screws. The horn button and ring are just sitting there for the pic.

Rogue

11-07-2015, 04:01 PM

You got rid of the Classico? That was where I fell in love with them, and went straight to Papa Joe and got my first one.

Martin

11-07-2015, 04:40 PM

I still have the Nardi. I just really like the thicker rim of the Momo.

Greasemonkey2000

11-07-2015, 10:59 PM

You can never go wrong with a Nardi Classico but most Momo wheels FEEL so much better when driving, very nice choice in the Competition! :drinkto: Size? I went from a 360mm wood Classico to a 320mm Momo Corse and the Momo feels so much better when driving. It is amazing how much of a difference in ergonomics a good steering wheel can make.

Btw, FANTASTIC looking Italia! :bow: The only way it could get better than an Italia with a LE interior is if you add boost or a motor swap....v8....drool. :fp:

Madaboutmx5s

11-08-2015, 03:06 AM

Cool car as ever. It looks super clean. Colour and interior is spot on and if I had the time and money a build I'd consider.

Ive got a few different wheels including a momo but am a Nardi fan. I've a 330mm Classico in the corns and a deep corns in the tuckin99 which work if you want a smaller wheel. I've the anniversary Nardi in the pitcrew which is larger but I just love the look of it.

A prototipo momo would work with your car too.

Martin

11-08-2015, 12:49 PM

It's 350mm. I was worried it would look too "race car." I do think the Classico looks better in there, but I'm happy with the Competition and it feels great. I agree a Prototipo would be amazing.

Forced induction or V8 would be awesome. I had an FM turbo in my first Miata. Right now the reliability of a stock drivetrain makes sense for me.

Thanks for the nice comments, guys.

Sharpie

11-08-2015, 04:02 PM

Looking good Martin.

Martin

12-23-2016, 02:47 PM

Installed the leather in February of 2014. Slightly less than two years later:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/AAFFDF3E-E2E8-4702-B397-92899C685F86_zpsepdm5p5o.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/AAFFDF3E-E2E8-4702-B397-92899C685F86_zpsepdm5p5o.jpg.html)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/2B42A9E9-5BE5-4B16-BB27-55AB0DF5FAB5_zpskqgetexs.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/2B42A9E9-5BE5-4B16-BB27-55AB0DF5FAB5_zpskqgetexs.jpg.html)

Hmmm

kung fu jesus

12-23-2016, 06:01 PM

You can dye it, but test it on a spot under the seat first. It might also just be dry. Moisturizing it sometimes darkens it.

Agent☣Orange

12-23-2016, 09:46 PM

Thanks for letting us know. That dye should last longer than that.

kung fu jesus

12-23-2016, 10:58 PM

Try a quality leather cleaner and moisturizer, like Colourlock (Amazon carries them). YouTube some their videos first, see if you think it will help.

Martin

12-24-2016, 01:21 AM

Cool, thanks for the ideas. I'll post some "after" pics when I get some.

Martin

01-12-2017, 09:33 PM

I thought this was fun:

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/63DC3E6B-C4D2-434B-B499-84F2E82AD4B0_zpshgio0lje.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/63DC3E6B-C4D2-434B-B499-84F2E82AD4B0_zpshgio0lje.jpg.html)

Agent☣Orange

01-12-2017, 09:39 PM

Your coolant is at 180?

Martin

01-13-2017, 09:09 AM

I think it's the angle. When I installed the gauge faces I set the needle so it's a little left of the 180 mark when the car was fully warmed up.

Kinda like Adam's picture:

http://revlimiter.net/store/gauges/rossa5.jpg

Martin

02-22-2017, 10:29 AM

Swapped the cluster panel (if that's the correct name) from my 92 over to this car. I like the flat black panel with chrome rings. I wish it had rings around the small gauges.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/Italia/04A9D71E-E69F-4145-BC00-62389C32B7B5_zpsmaorx9uj.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/Italia/04A9D71E-E69F-4145-BC00-62389C32B7B5_zpsmaorx9uj.jpg.html)

This one is going in the 92. This one is textured with no chrome rings. I think this version is from a later NA.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh514/MartVerd/5E391F5D-9BD2-41B8-9D42-3C1DD3830B31_zps9nxvvhdy.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/MartVerd/media/5E391F5D-9BD2-41B8-9D42-3C1DD3830B31_zps9nxvvhdy.jpg.html)

tsingson

02-22-2017, 11:09 AM

Martin, are you heading to Miatapalooza this year?

Martin

02-22-2017, 12:11 PM

Yes, I'm planning on it. Work might change that plan, though. One of my company's plants is converting to our new ERP in mid-April so I might not be able to get the time off :(

tsingson

02-22-2017, 12:28 PM

:ban::ban::ban::ban::ban::ban:

Martin

02-22-2017, 02:07 PM

NCGreasemonkey

02-22-2017, 07:55 PM

Swapped the cluster panel (if that's the correct name) from my 92 over to this car. I like the flat black panel with chrome rings. I wish it had rings around the small gauges.

I got these a while back for just that reason.IIRC they were $54 USD shipped from Great Britain...

http://i.imgur.com/AV0ztvt.jpg?1

The online shop addy. is: www.the-tuning-shop.com

If you want to e-mail them: tuning_shop@btinternet.com

HTH! Peace

Martin

07-01-2017, 10:38 PM

Screw you, Photobucket!

Most of my pics aren't showing :(

Martin

07-11-2017, 07:38 PM

Well, this sucks

http://i.imgur.com/QeVgCt9.jpg

Paul B

07-11-2017, 08:23 PM

Ugh!! How deep is it? Ive been cleaning up a lot of scratches in my crappy paint by wet sanding with 3000 grit and then buffing and polishing.

Not sure if that would help this though :(

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kung fu jesus

07-12-2017, 04:00 PM

In for the partout thread. ;)

Martin

07-13-2017, 10:00 AM

Ugh!! How deep is it? Ive been cleaning up a lot of scratches in my crappy paint by wet sanding with 3000 grit and then buffing and polishing.

Not sure if that would help this though :(

I'm no paint expert, but it appears to be deep. Especially at the top.

Paul B

07-13-2017, 10:08 AM

:( not good.

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Martin

07-13-2017, 11:30 AM

We'll call it "patina" and say it adds to the character of the car :)

Sharpie

07-13-2017, 02:46 PM

Child's bicycle fall over? Sorry Martin.

RustRat

07-13-2017, 03:04 PM

I'm sorry that happened, Martin.

Here's a great video from someone I admire. Maybe it could help, if you are willing to go the DIY route.

https://youtu.be/6xi3xmeO6C4

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Martin

07-13-2017, 03:06 PM

One of my kids did it when getting a bike out of the garage. It's kind of a tight squeeze between my car and my wife's van.

Martin

07-13-2017, 03:14 PM

Sharpie

07-14-2017, 03:42 PM

One of my kids did it when getting a bike out of the garage. It's kind of a tight squeeze between my car and my wife's van.

I knew it. Mine has a dent in the fender from my ex's bike falling on it. Took her almost two years to come clean and admit she did it.

RustRat

07-14-2017, 05:16 PM

And that's how you broke up with her? :D

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Martin

09-09-2017, 10:49 AM

Oh, no! Well, time to upgrade :)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4333/36917265976_2826125662_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YffCZN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/YffCZN) by MartVerd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29823978@N00/), on Flickr

HarryB

09-09-2017, 11:28 AM

Get a red mohair one please!

Martin

09-10-2017, 08:59 AM

Red canvas Robbins with glass window has been ordered :)

tsingson

09-10-2017, 10:24 AM

Glad that you were able to talk the significant other into getting the best one.

Sharpie

09-12-2017, 11:28 AM

Can't wait to see it!

Martin

09-12-2017, 11:43 AM

Glad that you were able to talk the significant other into getting the best one.
I'm getting better at begging :lol:

Can't wait to see it!
Me too! Email from the vendor says 10-15 business days.

theothersawyer

09-14-2017, 06:49 PM

That top is going to look fantastic! Can't wait to see installed pictures!

Martin

10-05-2017, 10:19 AM

Woot! I can't wait to open this evening and see it in person :)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4455/37533789741_94a56cf698_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZbJu2T)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ZbJu2T) by MartVerd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29823978@N00/), on Flickr

Phatmiata

10-06-2017, 11:52 AM

sweet !!!!!

Martin

03-24-2018, 08:39 PM

http://youtu.be/4Zdgn5udGKk

Please ignore my nasty lawn :fp:

Greasemonkey2000

03-24-2018, 09:07 PM

Wait...are we being punked? :roll: :gonk:

atank

03-24-2018, 09:43 PM

Your Old friend is still in good hands Martin!! Making room in the garage now.........more to come!
https://i.imgur.com/85zwjwe.jpg

Greasemonkey2000

03-24-2018, 10:21 PM

This is some next level confusion....:? ....not the Italia I thought Anthony was getting.

MLambert19

03-24-2018, 10:28 PM

That makes two of us, Greasemonkey! Italia's going all over the place!

atank

03-25-2018, 07:12 PM

https://i.imgur.com/CT5sdWH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/s9RJp3c.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yq5ViRy.jpg

Martin

03-26-2018, 07:59 AM

Ew, so much grass. Sorry about that.

HarryB

03-26-2018, 08:13 AM

LE interior is the best

Bryan

03-26-2018, 09:38 AM

Holy crap...I missed it getting sold :(

Roadster7

03-26-2018, 11:59 AM

Martin, your avatar...:cry:

Martin

03-26-2018, 01:03 PM

Martin, your avatar...:cry:

Yeah :( It's a 2003 E320 with 84,000 miles. It's in very good shape for a 15-year-old car.

kung fu jesus

03-26-2018, 03:11 PM

84k?! it's not even broken in yet!

atank

03-28-2018, 06:47 PM

My first mod to the Italia.......................

https://i.imgur.com/5izlbqr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ViTjIeV.jpg

atank

03-28-2018, 07:32 PM

So the thing about these Italia headlights that I hate, is------> they are not water tight :?.............look at these gaps :shock: Every Italia has the same problem, lets fix this...........:fp:

https://i.imgur.com/xBZLMs9.jpg

atank

03-28-2018, 07:36 PM

Auto weather seal to the rescue....................off with the covers & a good cleaning.

https://i.imgur.com/LjFVoi5.jpg

Weather seal applied to each headlight cover.

https://i.imgur.com/h471igi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4C4gmCT.jpg

atank

03-28-2018, 07:39 PM

HL covers back on and water tight.....................:mrgreen:

https://i.imgur.com/Mh6AhgH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Npellvt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JpRIGx2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IzY6fG2.jpg

atank

03-28-2018, 07:43 PM

So another problem with the Italia, typical MazdaRoadster slow \ weak power windows, since I am going with a vintage minimalist build, I am going with manual windows..............

https://i.imgur.com/S9g5uYX.jpg

and 1\2 hour later.....................one side done, and out with the LE door cards.................

https://i.imgur.com/RceqzE0.jpg

Too bad the MazdaRoadster market is flooded with LE interior's........lol
Guess I will store mine for 10-20 years in vacuum sealed bags!!!:shock:

atank

03-28-2018, 07:45 PM

The Italia is going to be a single seater...........so in with my daily driver JDM seat :bow: !!

https://i.imgur.com/Jr1vTAd.jpg

The Club is overseeing my progress................:shock:

https://i.imgur.com/k0H1zlS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vUBsWrM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/k1R4bLg.jpg

atank

03-28-2018, 07:53 PM

Going to be installing Vintage Hella Talbot Mirrors next, gotta mark where to mount them, and still use the tonneau snaps..
Background, I was going to utilize the original mirror mounts, but when I took the door cards off, and tried to find the holes, they had been cut out.................and glassed over...........:(

https://i.imgur.com/OtYp8sj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5TeVe44.jpg

Bryan

03-28-2018, 07:58 PM

I'm curious: how worried about you about fogging now that you've sealed off the headlight areas.

atank

03-28-2018, 07:58 PM

I'm curious: how worried about you about fogging now that you've sealed off the headlight areas.

Not in the least.........

https://i.imgur.com/4jQmfjk.jpg

Plus I have made the exact same mod to several 240z & a couple "Fix It Again Tony's"..........with proven no fog!

Bryan

03-28-2018, 08:06 PM

I was just curious, mostly if you treated the glass or anything.

atank

03-28-2018, 08:10 PM

I was just curious, mostly if you treated the glass or anything.

Three screws and the covers are off if anything needs cleaned, 5 minute job............:japaneseflag:

Bryan

03-28-2018, 09:11 PM

Good point!

Phatmiata

03-28-2018, 09:40 PM

I'm sad that Martin sold this car but super happy it is staying in our tight MazdaRoadster community!!

I have that black NA6 dash here for sale if you are swapping out the interior to all black. :whistle:

atank

03-28-2018, 09:51 PM

HarryB

03-29-2018, 02:04 AM

I really liked the red interior against the silver, but then again, each to his own taste! Great job with the headlight covers!

Martin

03-29-2018, 08:42 AM

Funny - the car originally had manual windows and black interior. The owner before me converted to power windows when he installed the LE interior.

atank

03-29-2018, 08:58 AM

Funny - the car originally had manual windows and black interior. The owner before me converted to power windows when he installed the LE interior.

Talk about revolution..................
https://i.imgur.com/aOoCS5Y.jpg

atank

03-29-2018, 09:00 AM

I will be using the 10th AE carpets and panels..............

oldgrayleather

03-29-2018, 02:44 PM

So great Martin's Italia found a new home.. a great new home.. congrats! Fantastic to see your enthusiasm to get started on it and to put your imprint on it, great progress so far! And thanks too for sharing all the updates! So much better here than on IG..

Bryan

03-29-2018, 03:05 PM

And thanks too for sharing all the updates! So much better here than on IG..Amen.

I like posting occasional single shots, but you can't really discuss anything on IG.

RustRat

03-30-2018, 09:51 AM

If you’re willing to ship the LE dash halfway across the world, I may know of a potential buyer (me)

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atank

03-30-2018, 03:17 PM

Cleaned both top drains............................

https://i.imgur.com/RfuguaI.jpg

atank

03-30-2018, 03:22 PM

One VHT Mounted..........................

https://i.imgur.com/p74yUkv.jpg

Second VHT Mounted

https://i.imgur.com/vnr6JSZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uOzfRH8.jpg

atank

03-30-2018, 04:10 PM

https://i.imgur.com/rCHiW9P.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zCqm9sj.jpg

atank

03-30-2018, 04:11 PM

https://i.imgur.com/EQ6ZV3k.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oy2soHD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/k6JM3bF.jpg

Phatmiata

03-30-2018, 07:37 PM

I have a black miata tonneau cover for sale if you want one?

Bryan

03-30-2018, 08:46 PM

Man, that Italia kit looks so pretty...

atank

03-30-2018, 10:30 PM

https://i.imgur.com/7s9NoaU.jpg

atank

04-02-2018, 12:38 PM

Cleaned before the darkness comes..........

https://i.imgur.com/1SATZvB.jpg

atank

04-02-2018, 12:43 PM

disassembling continues...........

https://i.imgur.com/ngjh71v.jpg

Bryan

04-02-2018, 02:53 PM

:eek:

atank

04-04-2018, 08:14 PM

https://i.imgur.com/E7kCPn6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OSfFaFK.jpg

atank

04-04-2018, 08:15 PM

https://i.imgur.com/NbFvKoE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/l3T97A6.jpg

Bryan

04-04-2018, 08:40 PM

atank

04-05-2018, 06:13 AM

Soon--------------->

https://i.imgur.com/eK32pYk.jpg

MX5Wisher

04-05-2018, 06:33 AM

Brand of seat? Don't tease like that...

Martin

04-05-2018, 08:36 AM

Man, I'm really going to like this car when I buy it back in a few years :lol:

Bryan

04-05-2018, 08:53 AM

914 seats?

Roadster7

04-05-2018, 08:58 AM

Bolsters look too high to be 914...

Bryan

04-05-2018, 09:05 AM

Bolsters look too high to be 914...That had occurred to me, but there aren't too many non-German cars with plaid seats.

HarryB

04-05-2018, 09:08 AM

Sure but you can always retrim. Plus, do not forget the Brits as well as aftermarket. I like those though!

Bryan

04-05-2018, 09:15 AM

Sure but you can always retrim. Plus, do not forget the Brits as well as aftermarket. I like those though!
Part of me wishes I could find someone to do my seats. I can think of someone local who MIGHT do it, but it'd probably be like Exige seat territory.

atank

04-05-2018, 04:30 PM

Brand of seat? Don't tease like that...

I will "Tell All" when they are in my possession..........:8):

Roadster7

04-05-2018, 06:31 PM

Or I can spoil your fun :P

http://tremotorsports.com/interior/tre-s-seat

MX5Wisher

04-05-2018, 07:56 PM

Well aren't you mean :toomuch:

Bryan

04-05-2018, 08:11 PM

DAMN. Pricey.

atank

04-05-2018, 08:21 PM

IT will Be Okay....................!

https://i.imgur.com/fQHqFyH.png

Agent☣Orange

04-07-2018, 01:10 AM

Would be cheaper to buy a Ferrari when it's all said and done.

atank

04-07-2018, 08:32 AM

Would be cheaper to buy a Ferrari when it's all said and done.

Yeah, but the CoO.............

https://i.imgur.com/CYE1cEO.png

https://i.imgur.com/c9failP.jpg

riefdaddy

04-08-2018, 07:00 AM

They put Pennzoil in Ferraris? :shock:

Roadster7

04-08-2018, 09:56 AM

http://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/performance/automakers/ferrari.html#iframe=L3NvcHVzL3Blbm56b2lsLzIwMTZuZX dzbGV0dGVyLz9sb2NhbGU9ZW5fdXM=G

atank

04-10-2018, 06:33 PM

Motoring & Motor Spirits to install..................

https://i.imgur.com/YFBJM1c.jpg

atank

04-10-2018, 06:35 PM

But before the install, a good cleaning..............

https://i.imgur.com/d1RrFhQ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XXRL5zG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BuCKvN7.jpg

atank

04-10-2018, 06:37 PM

https://i.imgur.com/WSPqKAN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KsRlAPS.jpg

atank

04-10-2018, 06:39 PM

Oh yeah, and a quick polish...............

https://i.imgur.com/XKv1otP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QQvQirm.jpg

Bryan

04-10-2018, 07:22 PM

I'll be honest: I'd have to see that filler in a wider shot of the car. It looks pretty giant here.

Martin

04-10-2018, 07:37 PM

https://i.imgur.com/1SATZvB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/l3T97A6.jpg

:)

Bryan

04-10-2018, 07:43 PM

OK, that looks much better :)

It was the first time I could recall seeing it (I haven't read the entire thread).

atank

04-11-2018, 06:12 AM

https://i.imgur.com/pTrmrKK.png

Greasemonkey2000

04-11-2018, 07:51 AM

atank

04-11-2018, 08:31 AM

I think it isn't much bigger than the oem fuel lid(correct?), just the height makes it look like it is much bigger.

Anthony does the Italia have the Simpson Design oil cap(hardly a fair description given how gorgeous and functional it is) that matches the fuel lid? I absolutely loved that piece of automotive art work. I'd love another one, wish I had held onto that. :cry:

No, and I wish I could find one, I will be using this one for a few months.............I have a few oil caps that I have collected over the years.....:shock:

https://i.imgur.com/ueLXPDc.jpg