Phatmiata's Roadster Story & Projects

[Phatmiata]

Didn't realize I was without a Build/Story thread, anyhow this is more of a "my Miata history".

Here is my Miata story, errr history, in a nutshell.

This is/was my first ever Miata, and me the new to Miata fresh outta the Military (1994)

the 1992 Special Edition

Here is a photo of it "before" I modified it.............

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14094115543_0692d38021_z.jpg


...............and here is how she looked right before I sold her.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/7119063935_ddb36322f5_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7535876482_c44f0e5efe_z.jpg

Look close you can see the FET CATZ MSX lights I mounted behind the parking lens and moved the blinker to the outside corner of the lens. And also running FET CATZ XLD lights in the mouth, this way I could run at night without the pop up air brakes.

Parts installed:

Rod Millen Side Skirts
Rod Millen Rear Skirts
Racing Beat Front Bumper
OEM Hardtop
OEM Rear R-pkg Lip
OEM Eunos Front Emblem
OEM Rear Roadster Badge
OEM Rear Eunos Badge
OEM Chrome Valve Cover from Japan
OEM Rear 3 Pedestal Wing
Robbins 3 window Top
GAB 8-Way Adjustable Shocks
Eibach Racing Springs
K&N Intake Kit
Split-fire Silicone Spark plugs and wires
HKS Super Drager Cat Back Exhaust
Hollowed Cat (hahahaha)
BrightLogic Smoked Tail Lens Covers, I repaints the insides to get a custom look
Racing Beat Style bar (yes I know, i know :blaugh2: )
15"x7" SSR Schumacher Wheels (Rare these days)
Panasonic CD player (removable face) and 6 Disc changer in the trunk
Alpine Alarm system

I really liked that car but wanted to start a new project with the 1.8L Motor, so it was time to find a slightly newer NA model.

[Phatmiata]

1991 Miata A-package (my inner rice stage)

Here is "Booger" the 1991 Beater that I had wanted to do a ton of stuff too, however it had the bent/crank issue, a strange electrical bug, the infamous crystal white flaking paint problem, and too many other issues for me to keep dumping money at it. I got a Garage Vary Kit (pre-fast and furious era) and put that kit on, and some nice SSR Type-X wheels, but the guy that re-painted the car did a horrible job, so this car just ended up pissing me off, it was later parted out and then I sold the car to a SpecMiata driver that had a motor but needed a new car.

The original GV bodykit is still here in Florida 30 minutes from me along with some widebody flares it will be getting. (waiting for that owner to get a New NA so he can create a build already) :whistle:


So I was on the hunt again for another White Miata.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7535876520_1b99ff5d07_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Here is the car I bought to replace the other two Miatas (insurance on 3 Miatas was nuts) :shock:


1996 Chaste White Miata http://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/sets/72157608422119348/with/3891571534/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7535827308_35f2a4f7a7_z.jpg


Ended up modding this one for several years, here it was before I parted it out and sold it.

WAY too much to list as this car saw a TON of changes to it.

you can read more about it on my cardomain page http://www.cardomain.com/ride/133278/1996-mazda-miata-mx-5/page-1

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3007/2979422318_847901abfe_z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3206/2978565951_63813cc491_z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3220/2978566049_4c8f112349_z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3197/2978566095_eb2c5dc8de_z.jpg?zz=1

changed the engine up a bit before I sold it
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1425/5146804721_0a0d04d6ec_z.jpg

Always loved the St. May Shotgun exhaust I had on this car
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2634/3993906209_bc1acd5169_z.jpg?zz=1

[Phatmiata]

Then after that Miata was sold off (yes i know im slightly crazy) I ended up with this car in the fall of 2010

1995 M-Edition Merlot http://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/sets/72157625400898604/


http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1028/5181997254_5dfd19b154_z.jpg

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1408/5181396809_899e1ec5e0_z.jpg

Engine Bay is CLEAN as hell!! WoW!

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1012/5181998074_4be9f71b78_z.jpg


Came with some goodies:

*Only 40K Miles
*Matching Hardtop
*Jackson Racing Header
*Jackson Racing Cat
*Jackson Racing Exhaust
*AGX 8-way Adjustable Shocks
*Racing Beat Springs
*Racing Beat Front & Rear Sway Bars
*Red Brake pads? (Possible ERB Red's?)

Stuff I need to fix:

*Needs a new slave cylinder
*Rear finish Panel minor clearcoat fading
*Section of right rear quarter panel has clearcoat fading.

[afc2112]

Can't wait to see how your current project turns out!

[Phatmiata]

the "other" one :fp:

another 1995 M-Edition I bought in Jan 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/sets/72157626537527651/

I got another wild hair up my bum and bought this 1995M you see, it was a garage queen and needed nothing!

I got a good price on it and being 100% original seemed better for a build, I like a blank canvas.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3614/5693753909_ae09b3134a_z.jpg

BUT...... this one was SOLD off because my heart belonged to another............

[psulja]

About time you posted up a thread, looking forward to updates!

[The Driver]

Phat's opening line when you meet him:


"Hello, my name is Phat, and I'm a Miataholic"...

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Why don't we have pictures of the new one? Better yet, why haven't you done anything to the new one yet? If you're lazy let me go at it for a day with all the parts you have!

[Phatmiata]

So I still have the first "slightly modded" 1995 M-edition, have not figured what im gonna do with it.

But this is what I sold the other one for................... :slayer:


1993 Limited Edition http://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/sets/72157630470554376/with/7536262902/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7536264924_fd22850b6f_z.jpg




1993 LE Miata with 8,800 Miles. Supercharged by Mazda Dealership and One Owner car!


Original paint, panels, soft top. Original Bilstein suspension, BBS wheels. Has the full red tonneau cover, red boot and some swag (key chain, owners letter and books). Oh yeah.... original Bridgestone tires as well (ha!). Hand washed only. Okay, so for the purists, its not unadulterated but it does move out quite a bit better than stock. Sebring Supercharger AND to really tweak the fundamentalists, it has a pin stripe. Its vinyl, so easily removable. Everything else is stock and working. Cold R12 AC, quick windows, fast working power antenna, all back lights on MSSS work (CD has been checked and works), cruise control works, power mirrors work like new, etc..



As time permits Ill be upgrading the 1995-M and enjoying 1993LE, or maybe Ill just sell one but what a toss up, have not figured out what to do yet?

I have a TON of cool parts I want to install but just have not had time with the kids.

Here it is when i picked it up early this year. Nice thing to wake up to in the morning eh?

crappy cell phone picture.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7523813602_d1961c20d2_z.jpg

So far the only thing I have done with the 1993 LE was install some new tires.

Falcon Azenis 615K's 195/60 -14's got these from a friend in the local club who had them less than a month and upgraded to 15" wheels/tires.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7536305624_ff9a9d5b98_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Why don't we have pictures of the new one? Better yet, why haven't you done anything to the new one yet? If you're lazy let me go at it for a day with all the parts you have!


Raise your hand now if you are as confused as I am!!!! :toomuch:

[afc2112]

Oooh. I want a ride in the s/c LE!

Phat, I thought you had all the mods planned out?

[Phatmiata]

Oooh. I want a ride in the s/c LE!

Phat, I thought you had all the mods planned out?

Come out to one of the east-side meets, ill give you a ride, it feels great man, you would love it!

Pretty much do have everything planned out, just waiting on a few more items from Japan.

That and I need TIME, when you have 2 kids and a fulltime job there is not enough time in the day for the car hobby.

But Ive been sneaking in more time for the Miata. :carwash:

[The Driver]

Oooh. I want a ride in the s/c LE!

Phat, I thought you had all the mods planned out?

Sure he does, just like he already figure out which car to keep...

[Phatmiata]

Sure he does, just like he already figure out which car to keep...

That's just it, im kinda "stuck" if you will, Im in LOVE with the Merlot paint, but I also am in LOVE with the red interior!!!!

Maybe I could combine them into one car? :frantic:

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Please don't combine those.

But I was saying taht because you don't have time, let me put all the mods on your car. I know you got a pile of neat parts!

[kung fu jesus]

I loved that white one. I was sad when you parted it out.

[WASABI]

Thanks for sharing your story...

http://www.sptimes.com/2005/04/08/Brandontimes/Club_drives__thrives_.shtml

Club drives, thrives on Miatas

These fans of the Mazda roadster are counting the days until they set eyes on the new model.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/mod/randy.jpg




Tampa Bay Times
Published April 8, 2005

If you're not already looking forward to Tuesday, you're probably not a Mazda Miata fanatic.

For members of East-Side Miatas of Tampa Bay, Tuesday is huge. That's the day they'll finally get an up-close look at the newly redesigned MX5 Miata.

They'll not only get to look at it, but they'll get to ride around the Tampa Bay area with a 2006 Miata. It's not yet available to the public, and in fact the Miata that's coming to Tampa on Tuesday, enclosed in a Plexiglas box, is the same car that caused a stir when it debuted recently at a New York City car show.

"They put it on the back of a firetruck and they're driving it to cities around the country," said Randy George, the co-founder of East-Side Miatas of Tampa Bay. "One of the things we're doing is to caravan around the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area with it."

George, who lives in Riverview, founded the club with a friend named Mark Jones in 2000. George had recently moved to Tampa from Jacksonville, where he belonged to a Miata club, and immediately saw the need for a similar club in Tampa.

"There was a club in St. Petersburg, but there wasn't one on the east side of Tampa Bay," George said.

The club that George and Jones envisioned was a little different than most. No club officers, no official nonprofit status, no formal meetings, no dues. Just a bunch of people who love Miatas getting together to talk about cars and whatever other subjects come up.

"Our motto is: "Come for the cars, stay for the people,' " George said. "When you have dues and things like that, it's too much trouble. And too much work."

It wasn't hard to find other people looking for exactly the same kind of club. George and Jones started leaving cards under the windshields of Miatas they saw parked around town. We've got this club, the cards said, and it'd be cool if you'd join us.

Lots of people did. Today, the club has about 120 members.

And even though it's much more informal than most car clubs, East-Side is a particularly active club. Club members meet every Wednesday evening, from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., at the Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue near the Veterans Expressway. On a typical week, there will be 15 to 20 Miatas there.

In addition to the weekly get-togethers, the club hosts monthly activities. It could be anything from an autocross or tech session, in which members help each other work on a particular mechanical project, to a barbecue or a canoe trip.

Part of the reason the club is so successful, members say, is that the emphasis is on fun and social activities, with a minimum of time spent on business, record-keeping and finances. When there's a club activity that costs money, members either pay their own way or pass the hat.

There's also an eclecticism to the club membership that appeals to members.

"For me, it the diversity, that's what makes the club special," said Jacques Gee, who joined three years ago. "When I was in the military, I was into low-rider trucks, and I was in a club for that but it was mostly young people. In ours you can find anyone from grandparents to teenagers. There's lawyers and accountants, people I wouldn't normally encounter in day-to-day life, and now I see them every week, and everybody gets along."

Club activities tend to start with car talk, Gee said, but that doesn't usually make up the bulk of the conversation.

"After about 10 or 15 minutes we get away from the cars and talk about everyday life," Gee said. "We talk about who's getting married, who's having babies."

The Miata, obviously, is the common bond among the members. What many members say they appreciate about the roadster is that it combines the sleek styling of a classic sports car with mechanical reliability. George said that several members have turned to Miatas after getting fed up with the constant repairs that their European sports cars required.

"I kept seeing Miatas and I finally bought one, almost on a whim," Gee said. "After I drove it for a while, I said, "Man, this thing is bulletproof. It just doesn't break.' "

It may not have the horsepower of some other sports cars, but it's plenty fast enough for most owners.

"I tell people, the horsepower doesn't matter if it's sitting in the shop all the time," Gee said.

Miatas have stayed essentially the same since they were introduced in 1989, but the 2006 model has some significant changes. Mazda has gone from a 1.8-liter engine to a 2.0, boosting the horsepower from 140 to 170, with a six-speed transmission replacing the old five-speed. There's more leg room inside, and powerful-looking fender flairs outside.

"I can't wait to see it up close," Gee said. "It looks good in the pictures, but a lot of cars look good in pictures and don't look as good up close."

For further information on East-Side Miatas of Tampa Bay, go to www.tampabaymiatas.net/

[The Driver]

^HAHAHAHAHAHA! That was in the St Pete Times! I see Randy, Tim, Gee, Casey, the Chiropractor (Nick or something) and the chick who put that "hatchback" hard top!

[etikoner]

I'm so jealous of your 95M being so clean and pristine haha. I really wanna see you go wild on it!

[Phatmiata]

Thanks for sharing your story...

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/mod/randy.jpg

What car did you have in this picture?

Mine is the white 1996 NA, far left corner with Japanese plate (you can only see the headlight, :fp: ), standing next to my NA is none other than 93MIMI, my brother from another mutha, aka Gee Money (he was driving that red NA with the white GV nose, it had a GReddy turbo and ran on 93 Octane blended with Toulene gas. That car was over 300hp and ran like a scalded dog on the highway. :toomuch:

The far right Yellow NA is Dennis' miata, he had that Miata at 650hp :shocked: Then sold it and now has the 800+hp NB :bow: which he is selling BTW

the girl in the photo is Amanda, she also had a GReddy turbo on her Mariner blue NA, I think she still does, she moved to Socal.

In the back row you can see John aka Hammerhead, Nick, Fergy, Casey w/his wife, and Brett.

[tsingson]

Man, there are groups out there that can help you out with your addiction....Oh wait. That's right. That's us....

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Lol, hammerhead still wears the same shirts!

[The Driver]

Lol, hammerhead still wears the same shirts!

Darn it, didn't recognize John! He wears those bowling shirts 'cause that all his wife let's him buy...

[etikoner]

Bump.

Tease us with your parts collection hahah!

[atank]

Bump.

Tease us with your parts collection hahah!

Yeah Randy cough them up!!!!

[Vegard]

You should post up your parts shed Randy!

[Madaboutmx5s]

Nice one. Your white roadster was a inspiration for me when I started modding roadsters. Look forward to seeing what you have planned.

[Phatmiata]

Nice one. Your white roadster was a inspiration for me when I started modding roadsters. Look forward to seeing what you have planned.

Thank you, yeah I loved that car too, my 7 year old was mad at me when I sold it, I just keep telling myself that selling that car was my mid-life crisis hahahaha

FWIW Your cars are just as amazing if not more so!!

[Phatmiata]

Bump.

Tease us with your parts collection hahah!


Yeah Randy cough them up!!!!


You should post up your parts shed Randy!

I can post some recent scores, but I figured that would be boring to most?

I did get these Bellof Lights recently from Japan. :ninja:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/8029799099_f71991f288_z.jpg

I have some other stuff but would have to take recent photos for you guys, just sucks none of this stuff is installed yet. Life gets in the way you know, and i'm very picky with parts, I will buy it and then realize it won't work with my overall theme for the car and just end up flipping it later. But im pretty sure I will stay with these lights. I tried to get the Bellof Lights from "Mild7" (Luke) when he was parting out his project miata, but I was too slow, however I did manage to grab his NoPro kit. Not sure what Ill do with that (maybe racecar?), as I've been thinking of building a badass street car, and also a wicked track car. :bow:

[Madaboutmx5s]

The Nopro kit sounds cool. I like the new lights. I have a set of lo pro RS Active lights I probably be selling, which are similar. Wondering how you can tell the difference betwenn Belloff and RS Active lights as they both look very similar?

[Phatmiata]

well for starters...... they say "Bellof" right on the glass. :teehee:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8043855202_a1908bd459_z.jpg

[Madaboutmx5s]

^^^ walked into that one.

I have to check mine out as if the sticker is missing not sure what other differences there are.

[Phatmiata]

Photo from Japan.......... one big ass box for me and one for Vote4Pedro, the wait is killing me, but It's always worth it in the end, just makes it that much more special. I should have this just in time for X-mas as its coming by a slow boat (doh) so I can save on the shipping costs, but it will be a great present to myself for X-mas! :mrgreen:



http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8056548438_1e371f0586_c.jpg

[WASABI]

Is this your "Real Doll" shipment?

[Phatmiata]

Is this your "Real Doll" shipment?


You are confusing me with YellowYata's last order. :teehee:


Also got this the other day.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/3ahesu9e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/7yqasaqa.jpg

[treeafodo]

What's in the box? :mrgreen:

[The Driver]

You are confusing me with YellowYata's last order. :teehee:

Yellow's doll comes in MUCH LARGER box...

[Phatmiata]

All good things come to those who wait !!!!

The UPS Freight truck showed up today! woot woot

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8340119517_06ac0a7f22_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Brand new CIBIE lights inside...............


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8340119129_d6ebf31b29_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

They will look smashing in this bumper !

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8341178350_1f01a224a8_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

I love this damn bumper !! hahhahaa

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8341177996_b2e7fe19d2_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Props to Sean !!! I could not have done this without your help!! you are thee man!!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8340119779_c2f4d86d7d_z.jpg

[Johnnie]

That is one happy looking bumper!

[Phatmiata]

what can I say, Mazda makes me smile hahhaa

[Agent☣Orange]

Does your wife know about your problem or do you secretly rent storage units nearby? Because I'm waiting to see you on that show.

[kulluminati777]

wow what a collection! Those bellof lights or going to look real mint!!

[freedomgli]

I'll buy that 1001 bumper whenever you decide to sell. I didn't have funds before because of wedding but me and my dad are fixing up the Miata and this is the only front end I've ever wanted for my car.

[etikoner]

Omg yes ! I'm in love with that bumper

[tsingson]

Damn man. All the cool stuff in one box.

[Phatmiata]

I'll buy that 1001 bumper whenever you decide to sell..................


:bow: Never selling mine Kyle, sowwy ....................... maybe ask JK if he is selling his..... :toomuch:


bought some more tools today, because miata.....


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14621593055_654e4e1316_b.jpg

[freedomgli]

:bow: Never selling mine Kyle, sowwy ....................... maybe ask JK if he is selling his..... :toomuch:

No problem. I just know things change. So if you ever happen to change your mind I'm here.

[freedomgli]

Is the GHO bumper for the 93LE? I think that would look sharp. It's like a M2-1001 but with the nice red interior.

[freedomgli]

I just came across this Merlot on Minkara. It made me think of what direction you might want to go in with your car. I know it's real tempting to go with dark tan top / interior and bronze wheels but I really like what this guy has done with the polished CE28N wheels and rollbar and Runabout mirrors and clear side winkers. It goes well with the lighter tan interior and Merlot colored seats.

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/028/635/584/28635584/p1.jpg

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/028/809/812/28809812/p1.jpg

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/028/516/453/28516453/p1.jpg

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/028/560/503/28560503/p1.jpg

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/022/263/581/22263581/p1.jpg

http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/022/264/154/22264154/p1.jpg

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/331553/profile/

[Madaboutmx5s]

Nice one Randy, like the new bumper. Cheers James.

[Dilly]

Damnnn. That bumper you just received. Nice!

[SpeedWorks]

Randy,
Can't wait to see how you put this one together. From the parts you have, i'm sure this is going to be yet another amazing roadster. Do you have a timeframe for when you want it "done"

[SpeedWorks]

Damnnn. That bumper you just received. Nice!

and hell yes, that bumper is really nice.

[Stealth97]

Holee sheeet that's awesome!

[maharaj]

Awesome....when are you going to put it on? Once it is installed you should come to a local meet to show it off! :toomuch:

[SM16RMSM]

What is the story behind the taillights for the black NA in the first post? I never seen anything like that.

[maharaj]

Probably a custom creation by Phat or something available in Japan are my guesses.

[SpeedWorks]

Hey Randy, where are the updates?

[Hyper]

I love this thread and the Belof Headlight kit. A small suggestion Randy. The Merlot paint will look better with a very light tan interior. It would make the car look very elegant. and clean. There was a NA in Europe, I think it belonged to the Buthermotorports.com website back them with this interior color combination. It was sick!!!!!

For reference
http://image.superchevy.com/f/features/trifive/sucs_090042_bob_phelps_1957_chevy_bel_air/34820010/sucs_090042_03_o%2Bbob_phelps_1957_chevy_bel_air%2 Blight_tan_interior.jpg

[Demon I Am]

holy wow!

[Hyper]

Randy the Murakami trunk lid. Are you going to get that too??

[Martin]

If that color is good enought for a 57 Chevy, it's good enough for a Miata :)

[Phatmiata]

I have two bodykits already here from Japan. Problem is since I started this forum ive been dumping more money/time into it than what i had planned, as well as 90% of my free time is spent with my kids, so I dont have much time for the Miata, its pretty crappy actually. LOL All these cool parts are just sitting here collecting dust. (insert sad face) But Maybe when the kids get a bit older I will have some more free time. As for right now its a mental build in my head, and I have just been ordering parts that i think might work well for later on. :shrug::punchface:

[Chops]

Randy, maybe you could dedicate one Saturday or Sunday a month for your Miata(s). Have a couple of us (Tim and I possibly) come over and give you a hand on some little projects here and there. At least that way, you're still devoting the majority of your time to your family as you should, yet still getting something done on your car every once in a while with some friends. God knows I could use some time out of Lakeland. Just a thought... :drinkto:

[John J]

Randy, quit wasting your time and get started on a V8R.:lol:

[theothersawyer]

Like I said earlier, those awesome parts should be for sale Miatapalooza!!

[etikoner]

Can't wait till you can put your vision into something to share with us here.. Haha

I've no doubt it'll be really awesome!

[Hyper]

Randy.

When you are ready, organize a barbecue meet at your place and invite some of your friends to help you but I know from my own experience nothing beats the joy of doing everything yourself. I am still curious is you are going to order the Murakami trunk lid, with that front bumper you have in now the car will balance better plus the look of it is sick in my point of view. Anyways, I am happy for you and your project and I will follow up this thread to see the outcome of your build.

Take care.

Eli

[afc2112]

What front bumper does he have now?

[Grip Driver]

as well as 90% of my free time is spent with my kids

I feel your pain. I get one day a month to work on the car.

[Vegard]

Randy perhaps you have a hoarding disorder? :P

Nopro widebody kit and M2-1001 front + all your other parts...

[Phatmiata]

Randy perhaps you have a hoarding disorder? :P



Pretty much ^^ THIS ^^ :toomuch:


http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/261/444/261444554_640.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Randy perhaps you have a hoarding disorder? :P

..........



Who says good things come in small packages ? :toomuch:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8696869228_47b79083df_c.jpg

[Phatmiata]

I got this D'Cuatro front bumper delivered for a friends Miata.

I kinda wanna keep it for myself though ..... :teehee:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8695827707_9fc9e0669f_c.jpg


and one more big box for me, I need to unwrap it though.

7481

[RoadsterTech]

Randy, Randy , Randy.... You have a disease. I will be glad to help you out.
I will come by and relieve you of much of your burden, just make a clean break from it...
You will feel sooo much better.

I only charge a small pittance to relieve people from their hording addiction. Since you are a friend I will waive my normal fee! FOFL

[Vegard]

I was hoping for something good when I saw your thread was up high, and good it is! That is going to look pretty.

Show us what you got?!

[vote4pedro]

i bet your wife would prefer you to collect stamps...

[afc2112]

I was hoping for something good

I was hoping something actually got installed...

[Phatmiata]

I was hoping something actually got installed...


Need to sell this 1995 Merlot to make space.........

[The Driver]

i bet your wife would prefer you to collect stamps...

His wife probably thinks a mistress would/could be cheaper...

[etikoner]

Need to sell this 1995 Merlot to make space.........

Why would u do that? :(

[Willywongka]

Wonder if that means he's gonna sell the Tan Naka seats or buy a BRG and put them in that?

[Cxmoney]

dibs on the nakamae seats. lol

[Phatmiata]

Need to sell this 1995 Merlot to make space.........


Why would u do that? :(

I think it will be easier to focus on just one car for now.


Here is a photo of the new-to-me Garage Vary hood. (It's getting crowded in this room now) :fp:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8134/8698810545_d44247ac04_c.jpg

[Vegard]

Great buy Randy, I want one as well! :cry2:

I'm not sure which NA I'd build "first" with your parts bin. Maybe m2-1001 front + gv hood + three window top and what kind of wheels do you have laying around? Something pretty and no crazy fitment, just classy like you're panasports.

[Hyper]

I totally agree with you Randy , focus on one car only
and make it awesome your way!

[Phatmiata]

Great buy Randy, I want one as well! :cry2:

I'm not sure which NA I'd build "first" with your parts bin. Maybe m2-1001 front + gv hood + three window top and what kind of wheels do you have laying around? Something pretty and no crazy fitment, just classy like you're panasports.

Most likely the M2 will be the classy street car, and the NoPro will be the track duty car. My problem is figuring out which to build first? Once I go all in I will start a separate build for that car. This thread is just more of me acquiring parts first until I'm ready for the build, I would like to just have everything ready to go and do it faster this time, I really hated waiting on parts, so this time I'll just get everything I need first.


I totally agree with you Randy , focus on one car only
and make it awesome your way!

Yes, I think it will be easier this way.

[Vegard]

I know I've seen a nice merlot with the 1001 front, but couldn't find the photo right now...

Have you thought about getting the D-tech club m2 front lip for your front?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8277/8704966761_ba657e44dd_z.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Well I already have the M2-1001 in my storage room, so no reason to order anything else.


In other news, my good buddy and parts pusher vote4pedro sent me a link to another Miata for sale. It just happens to be one of the colors I have wanted for some time, and better yet the seller is only a hour from my house!

Problem is the seller says I am second in line for it, as the first dibs are to a guy in St. Louis that wants to fly down here to Florida and drive it back home. :fp: Once again I am a day late and a dollar short.

I told the seller that if the other guy backs out then to PLEASE call me! In which case there will be a lot of parts being sold off by me to pay for this new Miata hahahha wish me luck, I think?

[Grip Driver]

LOL, good luck Randy, you Miata-aholic :)

[theothersawyer]

I am very jealous of your parts hoarding collection!!!!

[Phatmiata]

I am very jealous of your parts hoarding collection!!!!

meeeh, does me no good if I cannot install them on a car though. :fp:

After taking apart the last Miata and selling off all the parts I want to make absolutely sure its the "Right" Miata before I start modding it.

Taking apart that last Miata was painful. :cry2:

[theothersawyer]

I'd be more then happy to come down there and take some parts off your hands! :D

In all seriousness, I would love to see these parts installed on your car! You have a nice collection growing!

[Phatmiata]

Went to look at a 84k mile Miata. All set to buy it but it had a lot of rust. :(

[afc2112]

What was wrong with the ones you had?

[Phatmiata]

What was wrong with the ones you had?

I'm looking for a silver NA Miata to build right now.

I think it would look the best.

[Phatmiata]

Or I could just repaint the 93le silver. :whistle:

[Willywongka]

Mmmmm, silver with 93LE interior would be delicious!

[Cermivelli]

Silver!! Hmmm that's such a good color!!

[Hyper]

Or I could just repaint the 93le silver. :whistle:

no. and my vote to silver roadster....Question: are you looking to build a silver with red interior?? is that what you have in mind??

[Martin]

Or I could just repaint the 93le silver. :whistle:


Mmmmm, silver with 93LE interior would be delicious!
YES!

IMHO black cars are the best option for a color change if you aren't stripping it to a bare chassis. A black engine bay and on an otherwise silver car would look mighty fine to me.

Although doing that to an LE might be blasphemous.

[Phatmiata]

no. and my vote to silver roadster....Question: are you looking to build a silver with red interior?? is that what you have in mind??

I have a really nice spare 93LE interior (minus a dash) that Medition sold me a few years back, so yes that is the idea.



YES!

IMHO black cars are the best option for a color change if you aren't stripping it to a bare chassis. A black engine bay and on an otherwise silver car would look mighty fine to me.

Although doing that to an LE might be blasphemous.

Yea I would like to do the color swap, just not sure if I could repaint such a sexy 93LE car knowing that I have a spare 93LE interior in storage, it would be Sacrilegious would it not? hahahaha

Pretty sure I will just keep my eyes out for another low mileage Silver Miata.

[Phatmiata]

I may not have got the Miata I wanted this past weekend, but at least I got this cool vintage Mirror for my Miata from Project-G

Thank You Project-G for feeding my Miata habit :frantic:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/8714530195_bddd0246fc_c.jpg

[vote4pedro]

I may not have got the Miata I wanted this past weekend, but at least I got this cool vintage Mirror for my Miata from Project-G

Thank You Project-G for feeding my Miata habit :frantic:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/8714530195_bddd0246fc_c.jpg

KGW products are awesome. Soo vintage, but functionally up to date.

[Hyper]

I have a really nice spare 93LE interior (minus a dash) that Medition sold me a few years back, so yes that is the idea.




Yea I would like to do the color swap, just not sure if I could repaint such a sexy 93LE car knowing that I have a spare 93LE interior in storage, it would be Sacrilegious would it not? hahahaha

Pretty sure I will just keep my eyes out for another low mileage Silver Miata.

Randy my honest advice is to look for a Silver NA and swap the with 93LE interior, then sell one of your miatas and get your money back. PROFIT!

[Martin]

I was all excited until I saw that it's an auto

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/vintage-mazda-miata-mint-condition-28-000-miles-Rare-automatic-transmission-/261213006084?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cd1822904

[Phatmiata]

I was all excited until I saw that it's an auto

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/vintage-mazda-miata-mint-condition-28-000-miles-Rare-automatic-transmission-/261213006084?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cd1822904

I have been on and off the fence with this one so much lately its painful, it's keeping me up at night.:shock:

But that Auto Transmission just kills it for me, I would have to swap all of that out for a manual. Which is doable, but would cost more money on top of whatever I'm going to have to pay. And I would also have to sell the '93LE to pay for that car since its on eBay I'm sure it will hit 6500+ mark. Oh and my vacation is about the same time as the auction close, so its just crappy timing.

But please keep me in mind if you guys find anymore Silver NA's

This is the first one that slipped out of my hands.......... I was too slow on the trigger. :fp:

http://www.funcarsforsale.com/inventory/view/5803328?1991+Mazda+MX-5+Collector+Quality+Silverstone%2C+Hard+Top%2C5-Spd+Cresson+TX

[The Driver]

Randy my honest advice is to look for a Silver NA and swap the with 93LE interior, then sell one of your miatas and get your money back. PROFIT!

Horders don't thin the herd...

[Phatmiata]

Horders don't thin the herd...

Yeah it will be REALLY hard for me to let go of that 93LE Miata. Its so pristine I felt bad putting a sticker on it. :toomuch:

But I will be selling the 95 Merlot, as my buddy 93MIMI has agreed to buy it from me and do it up right. :slayer:

[medition]

Alright, I'm chiming in. I just bought a '94 Laguna Blue from TX with 57k miles on it. It is an A package with no cruise, and has window cranks, but it has ABS brakes as an option. I bought it because I always wanted to throw my custom red '95 M seats and other custom stuff into a Laguna. I have a '94 black B package car with 28k miles currently with my seats in it. The idea was to change things out a bit. After poring over the car, it isn't as clean as my black car, so I'm selling the Laguna. I am in the process of making it as nice as possible, and it will be. I mention the blue because I have put my red interior into a Mariner Blue car, and that was pretty awesome, this would be better. Randy, I think you should go crazy on the next build, with your contacts and drive, it would be easier for you. How about Sunburst with the LE interior, very Lamborghini. So, just thought I would throw this stuff out there, thoughts?

[Phatmiata]

I actually have seen a Sunburst with Red, in one of my R&S books, looks great.

I'm going to look at another Miata that popped up earlier today, fingers crossed!

[theothersawyer]

There have been like 3 or 4 silver Miatas that popped up for sale around here recently. They all had like 150,000+ miles and I know that's far too many for a car for you to own, Randy! Haha

[modernbeat]

You can always check on this one and see if it's available. Guy is in Colorado now, but it was mint when I saw it in Dallas.

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?2695-Miata-Newb-checking-in

[The Driver]

You can always check on this one and see if it's available. Guy is in Colorado now, but it was mint when I saw it in Dallas.

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?2695-Miata-Newb-checking-in

Ha, that SOB is n Morrison! modernbeat, please tell him to PM, I live less than 10 miles from him!

[Phatmiata]

Looked at this 1991 Silver today,

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=33634&endYear=1992&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1990&makeCode1=MAZDA&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&sellerTypes=b&maxMileage=60000&incremental=last_searched-1368417600000&searchRadius=0&mmt=%5BMAZDA%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=344847149&listingIndex=1&Log=0



low miles (42K), average shape, not collector quality, needs a rear finish panel, and some door dings removed, rear bumper was hit, the deal breaker was he wanted way too much, and it was a AUTO :fp:

[riefdaddy]

There is a silver one for sale in your favorite East Coast destination... Norfolk, VA. It looks worn out and might be too far gone for you to want to deal with.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3802719804.html

[riefdaddy]

... and a sunburst yellow one too.... http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3781921149.html

[modernbeat]

Ha, that SOB is n Morrison! modernbeat, please tell him to PM, I live less than 10 miles from him!

I haven't seen him in six months or more. Just remembered him grabbing that car off craigslist for a steal, helping him with some info and parts and then never seeing it again. Turns out moving to Colorado caused the "never seen again". But the car was incredible even considering the low mileage.

[Dandy]

This one is not perfect and not close, but it's got low, low miles: http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/3843789935.html

[Phatmiata]

Dear diary,


7925


There was a Silverstone Miata at one of the local meets this week. And everyone was talking about what mods they are doing next on there Miatas....... It makes me want to start and tinker with a Miata again. :fp:

I'm still stitting on this absolute pristine 93LE with only 9K miles and starting to scratch my head again why? :shrug: The modification bug is starting to show itself again, and I'm itching to do something wild to a Miata.

Problem is I cannot bring myself to modify this 93LE, its just too nice of condition, showroom in fact, the leather seats still smells new, this car is just flawless all around.

I think I need to just sell it before I mod this car............. :punchface:

[etikoner]

Sell it off for some one to just putz around in it? Screw that, I would totally prefer a fresh canvas...

[Phatmiata]

Sell it off for some one to just putz around in it? Screw that, I would totally prefer a fresh canvas...

Well, I would still look for a fresh canvas to wrench on, low miles etc, just not as extremely rare as the current bird.

[theothersawyer]

It's a miata, it's not some one-off super rare 1of 1 badass car. Mod the hell out of the LE!

[medition]

It's a miata, it's not some one-off super rare 1of 1 badass car. Mod the hell out of the LE!

Ugh! Every time I read some sentiment like that it just makes me cringe. So, Phat is not alone in knowing that a mint/pristine/garage queen is worth a tidy sum and IS rare in the Miata world.

[theothersawyer]

To me, the only rare Miata is are the test color cars and even those aren't worth the prices they are going for!!

[afc2112]

Are you saving the car for the next owner or is it there for you to enjoy?

[theothersawyer]

Are you saving the car for the next owner or is it there for you to enjoy?

BINGO!!!!!!!

[riefdaddy]

Some of you are shortsighted. The car in its unmolested state is worth way more than a modded car and doing a mod would easily remove half the value of the car. Remember, original cars are only original up to the point someone changes it. It is better to sell the car to someone interested in a pristine, low mileage car and take the monetary profit to apply to mods - not that phatmiata is in need of more parts. Heck, he could sell what he has, buy an NA and put the rest into a college fund for his kids. I'd say sell it and get a car that doesn't play with your conscience.

[afc2112]

The value only matters if he's not going to keep it. And unless he wants to make that mistake again, ANY Miata he mods, he'll probably end up keeping it.

Aside from flares, everything is reversible. So what's the deal as long as he keeps the original parts?

And if he's really looking for a Silverstone to molest, he probably shouldn't get a super low mileage example where "reducing the value" is still a problem once he mods and drives it.

It's a never ending cycle if you're going to be that anal about it.

[vote4pedro]

Phat, you need a new canvas. You should sell the LE to a miata geek and pick
up a low mileage a, b, or c package. You will feel less regret.

[afc2112]

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/3786069745.html

[The Driver]

Some of you are shortsighted. The car in its unmolested state is worth way more than a modded car and doing a mod would easily remove half the value of the car. Remember, original cars are only original up to the point someone changes it. It is better to sell the car to someone interested in a pristine, low mileage car and take the monetary profit to apply to mods - not that phatmiata is in need of more parts. Heck, he could sell what he has, buy an NA and put the rest into a college fund for his kids. I'd say sell it and get a car that doesn't play with your conscience.

You are wise beyond your years!

[afc2112]

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/3859180788.html

[riefdaddy]

You are wise beyond your years!I don't know, I turn 44 in a few weeks. :)

[Hyper]

build a Black NB with RED INTERIOR> That would be unique and pretty cool

[Sharpie]

Build the LE. Only you could do it justice.

[Hyper]

just build something dude but don't wait until you turn 60

[Phatmiata]

I'm needing to make room in the garage soon so this other M-Edition needs to go, if anyone knows someone interested...........

Hardtop has been sold off, everything else is still as is



Then after that Miata was sold off (yes i know im slightly crazy) I ended up with this car in the fall of 2010

1995 M-Edition Merlot http://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/sets/72157625400898604/


http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1028/5181997254_5dfd19b154_z.jpg

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1408/5181396809_899e1ec5e0_z.jpg

Engine Bay is CLEAN as hell!! WoW!

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1012/5181998074_4be9f71b78_z.jpg


Came with some goodies:

*Only 40K Miles
*Matching Hardtop
*Jackson Racing Header
*Jackson Racing Cat
*Jackson Racing Exhaust
*AGX 8-ways
*Front & Rear Sway Bars (maybe Racing Beat)
*Red Brake pads? (Possible ERB Red's?)

Stuff I need to fix:

*Needs a clutch soon
*Rear finish Panel minor clearcoat fading
*Section of right rear quarter panel has clearcoat fading.

[ScratchNSniff]

What kind of price...

[Hyper]

great choice!! build the 93LE

[etikoner]

I'd buy that 95m so fast if I could.

And then I'd rape it's pristine condition M-ness by swapping everything on my car over to it. Lol

[WASABI]

I'd buy that 95m so fast if I could.

And then I'd rape it's pristine condition M-ness by swapping everything on my car over to it. Lol


Randy, note to self: "Don't sell pristine '95 M to etikoner!"

[afc2112]

I'd bastardize that M in a heartbeat!

Phat, I'm assuming you got another car lined up?

[Dandy]

Phat, I don't know if you've seen this one: http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/4103224523.html
It's not local and the mnet vultures may be all over it, but if it isn't a scam, it looks like a good (non-local) candidate.

[Vegard]

bump?

[Phatmiata]

I am going to be selling the 93LE. So the Supercharger is coming off.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/hu4e4y2e.jpg

[Phatmiata]

This crows foot 17mm comes in handy.

Getting that 17 off underneath the charger was fun. Grrrrrrr

11508

[Agent☣Orange]

I had to grind one of my wrenches to get to that skinny bolt head.

[Phatmiata]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/a2y5unus.jpg

After we removed all the 10mm bolts we soon found out this stinking pulley won't come off unless we remove the front sway bar. Ugh. Looks like I'll pick this up later.

I still have to put the kids to sleep and make a list of the other parts I need to get this back to 100% OEM

But at least the charger if off!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/e8u5ape4.jpg

Props to Tim for helping me remove this kit, once we are finished I plan to change out all the fluids, get the car detailed and put it up for sale.

[Agent☣Orange]

Thank God! I hate forced induction! Can't believe someone put that there.

[Andy]

I have been contemplating a very similar setup for my 92 miata. I am still undecided as to what I will do engine wise.

[Phatmiata]

11511

Stuff I need to order from Mazda.

[Phatmiata]

I have been contemplating a very similar setup for my 92 miata. I am still undecided as to what I will do engine wise.

It's a great system, lots of linear torque. This system only has 9000 miles on it too. The only reason I'm selling it is because folks that want a low mileage car generally want them 100% bone stock.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/udedumu2.jpg

[WASABI]

New England calling!!!

[Andy]

Phat what form of engine control? How much. Are you going to the miata meet and cruise at lake Okeechobee on June 21st?

[Phatmiata]

Yes I plan to sell the kit, its a pretty awesome kit, and it is exactly how the Miata SHOULD have come from the factory! Let me get the car back together, and Ill let you guys know once I am ready to sell.

This kit only has 9000 original miles on it, so its basically brand new, and the nice thing is if any of you guys take your cars to the vintage, or classic car shows this is considered a "period correct" modification, and yes they judge on that too!!

This week will be crazy as the printers called and said the shirts would be ready on Wednesday, (they got backed up on orders from bollywood and some other local convention), but once I pick up the shirts I will be focusing on getting those orders out too!!

Busy busy week ahead!!

Here is something cool I found tonight, so you can read up on the specs of the kit. :whistle:
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?9064-Sebring-Supercharger-System-Miata-ad

[Phatmiata]

I cannot find the little chrome acorn bolts that attach onto the front of the cam cover. Anyone have a spare set? They hold on the chrome vent pipe.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/ahy8adas.jpg

[WASABI]

Care for a trade? You have something I want... and I have something you need.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I cannot find the little chrome acorn bolts that attach onto the front of the cam cover. Anyone have a spare set? They hold on the chrome vent pipe.

I also have them. Since I do not have the chrome vent pipe or that portion of my valve cover anymore, I can send them along with the next HW shipment if you want/need them. :)

[WASABI]

I also have them. Since I do not have the chrome vent pipe or that portion of my valve cover anymore, I can send them along with the next HW shipment if you want/need them. :)

Fine, he's closer anyways!

[Phatmiata]

Phat what form of engine control? How much. Are you going to the miata meet and cruise at lake Okeechobee on June 21st?

Andy, this is the bolt-on and forget about it setup 165 hp, no piggy back, or other mods needed, just bolt it on and you are done. The only time you would need more in the way of engine management, etc is if you go over 6psi boost. I ran this at the stock 6psi boost with stock exhaust, header, cat, etc. And it was pretty damn fast!! And the whine of the charger is just too cool...........

Lake Okeechobee is probably not a go for me, just too busy with other things this year, I will try but no promises.......... :shrug:

[Andy]

Well you have a PM.

[Hammerhead]

Fine, he's closer anyways!
I have them too, Randy...and I'm even closer. LOL

[Unk577]

I'm pretty sure I have some. You can walk over and get them:P

[Unk577]

Also, did you really let the swaybar stop you? 4 bolts on the mounts and drop it, you don't even need to touch the end links

[Phatmiata]

Also, did you really let the swaybar stop you? 4 bolts on the mounts and drop it, you don't even need to touch the end links

No just lazy, tired, and ran outta time.

My man Jeff (MadCRX) came over and asked "what's up with the Miata?"

I says "nothing, just tired after work etc etc." so he bust out the tools from his trunk and we took off that SuperCharger pulley.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/u9uvuzum.jpg

Had to remove the belly pan and then these 12mm bolts so that we could get some movement on that sway bar.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/my2y7y4y.jpg

We did not have to fully remove the sway bar, just loosened the bolts enough so we could wiggle the pulley attachment outta the way. Just needed wiggle room.

And it's off, and in only 10 minutes, LOL

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/epu8udes.jpg

Gotta put the kids to sleep now and finish up some more USPS labels for the MR tee-shirts.

Not much of an update, but it's progress none the less.

[Madaboutmx5s]

Nice one mate. Be interested to see what direction the latest five takes and if it will match the old white one you had.

[WASABI]

Nice one mate. Be interested to see what direction the latest five takes and if it will match the old white one you had.

You mean take years to transform it into a tasteful icon of the modified Miata, then sell it?

[Martin]

You mean take years to transform it into a tasteful icon of the modified Miata, then sell it?
Ouch.

[Phatmiata]

You mean take years to transform it into a tasteful icon of the modified Miata, then sell it?

Ah damn the price of that supercharger just went up ! :teehee:

[Martin]

Ah damn the price of that supercharger just went up ! :teehee:
Ouch.

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://tommcfarlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/escalated-quickly.jpg

[atank]

Bahahaha............:toomuch:

[Phatmiata]

In other news....... This cool vintage oil cap found it's way to my house yesterday.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/enusaqyb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/y6uhu8y9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/ugube3u8.jpg

[WASABI]

Ah damn the price of that supercharger just went up ! :teehee:

This made me chuckle out loud at work! (COL)

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtiAYnXgupt13ex7Q-tnQluVmNWAIVru3VaST7MW1cTqMgiXc4

[Phatmiata]

Triumph go poop on Jim's thread please. Lol

[WASABI]

In other news....... This cool vintage oil cap found it's way to my house yesterday.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/ugube3u8.jpg

Can you throw it on a Miata valve cover as well? I want to see how it works with the more rounded shape. Also, what's the installed height of the whole cap once installed?

[RotorNutFD3S]

That oil cap looks perfect with that valve cover!

[Phatmiata]

Finally got my parts in from Mazda, so I can finish putting the car back together now.

[Hyper]

Why are you selling the supercharger??

[Phatmiata]

Why are you selling the supercharger??

After daily driving the Mazdaspeed3 with 287hp I am wanting more boost.

[jux]

How far are ya gonna take it, power-wise?

[Phatmiata]

How far are ya gonna take it, power-wise?

Would like to go with the FM2 kit. That is plenty of power for me.

[Andy]

An FM2 would be very nice. It is a shame that I did not think before hand to meet up with you last weekend when I was up in Sarasota. I ended up hanging out with Gavin and he had some nice things to say about you.

[Phatmiata]

Took the son for a quick trip around the block, and then came home to wash the car. OCD starting to kick in.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14526938844_88d063c65a_b.jpg

[Phatmiata]

A peek under the read end

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14528375185_818b209401_b.jpg

and I took off the plastic under tray to have a quick look around, everything looks good though. :mrgreen:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14527368952_1e700c7be3_b.jpg

If I do decide to sell this Miata, I will really miss how ridiculously clean it is both inside and out, the leather still smells new, ugh, man I love this car.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14527366732_b67238bf37_b.jpg

[speedypenguin]

Don't sell it! It's too precious!

[atank]

A peek under the read end

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14528375185_818b209401_b.jpg

and I took off the plastic under tray to have a quick look around, everything looks good though. :mrgreen:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14527368952_1e700c7be3_b.jpg

If I do decide to sell this Miata, I will really miss how ridiculously clean it is both inside and out, the leather still smells new, ugh, man I love this car.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14527366732_b67238bf37_b.jpg

Yes, this is a really nice example, whats the mileage?

[vote4pedro]

If I do decide to sell this Miata, I will really miss how ridiculously clean it is both inside and out, the leather still smells new, ugh, man I love this car.

Car looks amazing considering it's age.
If you planned on only doing 'bolt on' stuff to it, I would say keep it and store every little thing you remove (to put back on later).
But if you do not want to modify an original LE, I can understand not wanting to hang on to it.

[atank]

Car looks amazing considering it's age.
If you planned on only doing 'bolt on' stuff to it, I would say keep it and store every little thing you remove (to put back on later).
But if you do not want to modify an original LE, I can understand not wanting to hang on to it.

Or you can just buy the one that I just picked up, (keep the LE untouched) and slap an engine and tranny in her and mod away.........its a very unmolested 94.:mrgreen:

[theothersawyer]

That underside is so clean!!!

[Phatmiata]

Yes, this is a really nice example, whats the mileage?

a little over 9,800 :teehee:



Or you can just buy the one that I just picked up, (keep the LE untouched) and slap an engine and tranny in her and mod away.........its a very unmolested 94.:mrgreen:

You selling it with the hardtop? I might be interested in that option. :popcorn:

[theothersawyer]

Less than 10,000 miles!! Holy s***!!!!! I need to see this car in person! That thing must be a time capsule! So cool! I have almost 200,000 more miles than you! Lol

[Phatmiata]

Less than 10,000 miles!! Holy s***!!!!! I need to see this car in person! That thing must be a time capsule! So cool! I have almost 200,000 more miles than you! Lol

It is man, it really is............., all the hoses still smell like fresh rubber, and a lot of the parts under the car all still have the paper Japanese part number tags, hahahha, and the interior is just insane, your nose is immeditaly taken over with the small of fresh leather, I feel like I am 21 years old again whenever I drive it. The prior owner never drove it in the rain, garage kept, under a car cover, and only washed it by hand. I have been doing the same with it, just pampering it, the only think I had done was get new tires as I did not trust 20 year old tires no matter how low the miles.

But I have the modding bug again, and if you guys only knew how many parts I have laying about, my wife is mad because I have the Nakamae seats next to the bed, hahahha. Hence why I would like another Miata that I can play with and mod.

[theothersawyer]

If you need a place to store those seats, I bet they would look great in my car! :D

[oldcafe]

Awesome LE, it's a shame to modify this, you need another LE [emoji51]

[Phatmiata]

Awesome LE, it's a shame to modify this, you need another LE [emoji51]

Yes, that is why I have been just enjoying the car as-is. Ill get another Miata to modify, the only thing I have been able to add to the car is a coat of wax. :carwash:

[Cxmoney]

There is a LE in Ohio I think with only 17k miles. Looks brand spanking new! However they are asking $18,000... Lol

[Phatmiata]

There is a LE in Ohio I think with only 17k miles. Looks brand spanking new! However they are asking $18,000... Lol

Sounds about right, most I have seen that are under 20K miles have been selling around $15K ~ $19K

Got a link to this one? Maybe post it in the 93LE thread we have? -----> http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?4178-93-LE-Miata-Parts-or-full-cars-Any-Leads-post-them-up-in-here!

[John J]

Seats next to bed? Does this mean the secret storage shed is full?

[Phatmiata]

Seats next to bed? Does this mean the secret storage shed is full?

I don't like to keep everything in one location due to my paranoid mentality. I always worry about fire or theft. Plus they are too nice looking to hide in storage.

BTW John your Garage Vary Tail lights are at my warehouse whenever you have time. No rush, I still have someone's dash and pitcrew front waiting as well.

[etikoner]

So why not tinker with the 95M? Styling it too radically for merlot? hahah

[Phatmiata]

I'm looking for a Silverstone or white to modify.

[Golden Stallion]

That would look awesome. I know your rare parts collection and with it being polished, I find it pops too much with darker colors and don't enjoy it personally. Keep debating on respraying my car to white or just black again when the time comes

[Phatmiata]

yes I am selling a lot of parts in the classifieds ......... yes the rumors are true, I AM trying to buy yet another Miata :ninja: hence the parts sales

[Unk577]

Want something in yellow?

[Phatmiata]

I might! Going to try to look at a 94-R tomorrow

[Phatmiata]

Went to see an R-Package for sale today.

I just got done looking at this Miata. It was $4950 last week. Now all the sudden he wants $5900 because someone told him it's and R-package. WTF. I ask if there is any wiggle room on the price. He says I "might" come down on the price by $200. I said well your CAS is leaking, and the timing belt probably has never been changed judging by all the dirt/grease. The front bumper has orange peel from being resprayed. The hood emblem was upside down which made me look harder. I checked the top for leaks and the plastic window is browning and cracked with clear tape covering the holes in the clear window. Rear parking light looks buckled , another sign of damage. Rear has orange peel on the paint so the car got crunched. Looked underneath and the frame rails have been repainted black. Hummm guess I will pass on this one. Guy thinks it's super rare because it's and R-package. So not willing to come down on his price. I says well if you plan to track it that's great but it's not a collectible. It's just a red Miata. Let me know when you lower the price lol

[Vegard]

yes I am selling a lot of parts in the classifieds ......... yes the rumors are true, I AM trying to buy yet another Miata :ninja: hence the parts sales

I don't see a lot of things, just small stuff. Anything cool coming up?!

Good luck on the car hunt, this will be the car that gets GHO'd?!

[Unk577]

$4950 was too much for a 94. Let me know when you want to find a deal

[Phatmiata]

$4950 was too much for a 94. Let me know when you want to find a deal

it's $5895 now LOL

forget that clown

[Cxmoney]

lets all flag his craigslist ad. lol

[Madaboutmx5s]

You are more polite then me. If I went to view a car where the price went up the person would have known all about it. Good luck with the search.

[Hyper]

Randy buy a black NB and swap the entire red interior into the car. That would be cool!

[Phatmiata]

Finally got hold of a New-Old-Stock 1993 LE Carpet from a fellow member. :slayer:

Don't bother asking what I paid for this piece of unobtainium, you would just faint anyhow, but it was worth it to me, because i'm that picky.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/15/article-2693314-1FA99D3D00000578-143_634x423.jpg


Anyhow, now that this part is secured, I am selling my great condition used 93LE carpet in the classifieds. :whistle: I just need a 93LE dash, seats, and door panels now. I will most likely just buy the brand new door panels from Nakamae since I cannot find any used door panels that dont have rain/water damage though.

Also, I am trying to reunite with some old parts that never really got used, but I will leave that a mystery until they are in my possession, I dont want to jinx myself.

[Madaboutmx5s]

Nice one mate.

[Phatmiata]

Flux Capacitor Installed …………

see you guys back in 1993 …………… :slayer:



http://youtu.be/lJwfRT5aGFU

[Hyper]

I am selling my great condition used 93LE carpet in the classifieds. :whistle: I just need a 93LE dash, seats, and door panels now. I will most likely just buy the brand new door panels from Nakamae since I cannot find any used door panels that dont have rain/water damage though.

Also, I am trying to reunite with some old parts that never really got used, but I will leave that a mystery until they are in my possession, I dont want to jinx myself.

What about the red Nakamae seats?? Did you sell them?

[Cxmoney]

If he does still have them and sells, I call 1st dibs. Lol

[Phatmiata]

What about the red Nakamae seats?? Did you sell them?


Sold the red Nakamae seats when I parted that car out. I do have some Tan Nakamae seats though lol

[Hyper]

If he does still have them and sells, I call 1st dibs. Lol

I always wanted to convert a black NB to red interior, use Randy's seats, and complete Nakamae parts to complete the interior. I think there was an NB that came with red door panels it was OEM option in Europe, or simply use Nakamae door panels as option no. 2. Basically do a 93LE conversion on the NB, that would be really cool.

[WASABI]

...I do have some Tan Nakamae seats though lol

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/5635102976/hF87F3490/

[Phatmiata]

I have a full tan interior. But not for sale, sorry.

[WASABI]

I have a full tan interior. But not for sale, sorry.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/x9DdHpH-OTl8nq7uDtf9j5mhbfy7km8gOfMsSnChM_shAWLG6PWkZoAUUl ZS1qEfrvbmixsL-VWFQj1pgcKcIrKo4b31mCBF1OueDWsANXRgox79_r59CB14

[tsingson]

If he does still have them and sells, I call 1st dibs. Lol

Not going to do you any good if you get rid of the car, Chase.

[JamieH]

I do have some Tan Nakamae seats though lol
Oh my!

I have a full tan interior. But not for sale, sorry.
You tease.

[Phatmiata]

This exhaust came from Japan, and spent a few years in Florida with me, then visited Stoly out in Texas for a couple years, and now its back home with me again!

Zoom Zoom !!!!! :slayer:

props to Adam for super awesome packing.

A 5 minute clean up with some Formula 88 and she looks as good as new!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15246359817_7470922795_b.jpg

[fwdtamiya]

So fresh and so clean! (clean)

[WASABI]

Congratulations Phat! Now put her to good use... and don't let her go again!

[Phatmiata]

Congratulations Phat! Now put her to good use... and don't let her go again!

"IF", and that is a big "IF", if I can get my RED Nakamae seats back I will sell the TAN Nakamae seats……. and maybe the full 1991 BRG / TAN interior :whistle:

[Toolman]

I will give up quite a bit - and have recently - but the red Nakamae seats aren't going anywhere. :P

Btw, Randy is now the new - and hopefully final owner of my NOS Mazda OEM red LE full carpet set that I had hoarded for just over 10 years. LOL.

Congratulations, Randy-san!

[Phatmiata]

.......... got bored and ordered some Joyfast shift knobs from Japan................ I get a message back, your order has been accepted, please allow 3 weeks for productions.. :fp:

Well at least it gives me more time to add more parts to the original order :slayer:

[Oldekamp]

I love those! Might get myself one when funds allow it. :mrgreen:

[Phatmiata]

Okay time to get serious on the '93 LE Street Car build.

Decided to sell the '95 Merlot so I have one less car to worry about :cry:

Drove the car to my buddies place, it really rides & handles awesome with the racing beat springs, racing beat sways, AGX 8-ways, and EBC Red Brake pads, it is AutoX ready!!

We snapped these photos of the 95 Miata before I sold it

http://i.imgur.com/RgdVl4q.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/I5CV9zP.jpg

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

This is a great angle, the color is so nice in daylight, but even nicer at dusk/dawn


Interior is a solid 9/10 it's even upgraded to the "Closed Loop" carpet vs the "Cut Pile" that the NA8 cars had

http://i.imgur.com/RQG35Kz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5AObKW5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MC39A73.jpg


This is now the only '95 Merlot I have left, insert sad face. I'll miss that ol girl.

http://imgur.com/ZwivqDX.jpg

[horribleR]

lol

[Stealth97]

No big deal.. I prefer to call it meh-rlot

[Phatmiata]

Throwback Thursday

1999-2000 at the Miata National rally at Daytona Speedway

This was my 1996 Miata before the Red Interior swap

http://i.imgur.com/Ym4Lne4.jpg