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pacman 99
07-29-2012, 01:41 AM
Welcome to my build thread !
I'm a person of a few words so I'm going to keep this intro short.
I've had my 99 NB since 2003 when I was 18 years old. I didn't start modifying it until 2005 when I got my first job. Its been a long road. Probably one of the longest builds on here. I'm slowly getting it to where I want it.
Current Mod List
Exterior
Bomex Front Bumper (rep)
Bomex Side Skirts (rep)
Chargespeed Rear Skirt
AutoExe trunk spoiler
Garage Vary Eye Lids
M-Sky Headlights
Morette Tail lights
NOPRO Rear Bumper Garnish
RyokuRob Front Tow Hook
Chaser Aero Hardtop Spoiler
Chaser Aero Scoote2 Hood*
S2000 Rubber Antenna
Smoke Side Markers
JDM License Plate Bracket
DDM HID Kit Slim Ballast 35W 6000K
LED License Plate Lights
LED Spider Brake Lights
LED 3rd Brake Light
OEM Hardtop
Interior
Bride Stradia Sport Seat
Nardi Deep Corn Wheel 350mm
Works Bell Short Hub - 55mm
Barchetta Shorty Console
JetStream Gas & Trunk Release Cover
Revlimiter F1 Gauges (designed by me)
Custom Independent Gauge Rings- Garage5
Custom Shift knob- Garage5
Custom HVAC rings - Garage5
AWD Vent Rings
AWD Needle Caps
Sazaire Facory Ignition Ring Cover
Sazaire Factory Odometer Button
SRP Racing Pedals- Matte Finish
Garage Vary CF Console Cover
OEM JDM Cubby Box
LED Dome Light
Pole Position Key
JoyFast Leather Handbrake Handle
JoyFast Handbrake button
Zoom Engineering Shifter Kit
Suede Ebrake Boot- LightningAutoCustoms
Bride Fabric Shift Boot- Redline Goods
Leather Door Pull Covers- Redline Goods
NB2 OEM Door Panels
Custom Door Handle Surround Trim
SoftTop Delete
Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD Headunit
S2000 Start Engine Button
Engine
JetStream CF Plug Cover
Nakajima Oil Cap Polished
Garage Vary CF Radiator Cooling Panel
AutoExe Ram Air Intake
Various Titanium Bolts
Powder Coated Valve Cover
Custom Brake Master Cylinder Stopper
Custom Engine Torque Damper
NB2 OEM Exhuast Manifold
Relocated Charcoal Canister
Techno Toy Tuning - Wiper Cowl Cover
NOPRO Washer Bottle Tank Relocator
Weapon R Coolant Overflow Tank
SARD Silicone Vaccum Hoses
Samco BRG Coolant Hoses
Earl's Pro-Lite 350 Vaccum Hoses
I.L Motorsport Hood Lift Kit
Maruha Radiator Cap (0.9)
'MazdaSpeed' Brake Resevior Sock
OEM NA Chrome Acorn Valve Cover Bolts
OEM JDM Sqaure Top Intake Manifold*
MagnaFlow Catback (2.25)
Beatrush Engine Underpanel
Chassis
R.S Aizawa 3pt Front Shock Tower Brace
Blackbird Fab. GT3 4pt.Rollbar*
Wheels & Suspension
Tein Basis with Gold Tein Upper Pillow Mounts
Racing Beat Front Sway Bar & Endlinks
SSR SP1R Proffesor's SBC finish 16x8 +13*
* Not installed yet
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Possible Future Mods
Blackbird Fab. GT3 4pt.Rollbar*
Carbing Rear Strut Bar
BP5A Intake Camshaft
Nakamae Suede Hardtop Liner
Nakamae Leather Cluster Hood Cover
Zoom Engineering Rear View Mirror (T1)
Focal Speakers Coaxial
S2000 Start Engine Button*
Flyin Miata Frame Rails
BeatRush Engine Underpanel*
Front Sway Bar & Endlinks*
New Brake Setup...Project Mu or Wilwood
Chargespeed Side Skirts
AutoExe Front bumper
Front Air Splitter
Project G Side G-Fuser
JDM Checkered Floor Mats
Garage 501 or Murakami Motors Mirrors
Purchased*
A few pics from over the years.....
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC007010.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC07199.jpg
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http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0087.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0366.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC07640.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0348.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_3931.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0397.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC03170.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0521.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0591.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX0611.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/SSPX00667.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC04469.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC04654.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC046555.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC004407.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_7371.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_77344.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_7724.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_7773.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/2011-12-01145630.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_80034.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/chaserhardtopspoilermockup.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSC04825chopped2.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_0744.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_0734-1.jpg
pacman 99
07-29-2012, 01:43 AM
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_0509.jpg
Parts that will be getting installed soon.
Square Top Manifold
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_69361962x.jpg
Tein Basis with Pillow Ball Upper Mounts
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_87557432x.jpg
pacman 99
07-31-2012, 12:16 PM
Scoote 2 Hood painted... ready to be installed. Need to buy some black grille mesh to cover the holes(previous owner threw them away).
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/4a2c4562.jpg
I<3flippyheadlights
07-31-2012, 12:22 PM
HOLY CRAP!
This NB is badass! I have to say, very freaking cool car. I think your wheels will complete the look of the car.
tsingson
07-31-2012, 01:38 PM
Nice. Diggin' the shorty console. Wheres the wheels?
pacman 99
07-31-2012, 01:47 PM
Still in the original boxes stored in a corner in my garage. Got them in 2008...but will be debuted soon later this year....I hope.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/7c7a5ecd.jpg
JonnyD
07-31-2012, 03:23 PM
Wow your car is awesome! I would like mine to look as nice as yours.
pacman 99
07-31-2012, 03:49 PM
Been cleaning up the square top manifold in the meantime. Not sure if to go with a full mirror polish finish. Or just powder coat it to match the valve cover.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_68427922x.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/97b90351.jpg
terry pham
07-31-2012, 04:39 PM
nice build.
I think black gloss powdercoat or winkle would be nice. heck, black chrome! ;)
RoTArYRooKiE
07-31-2012, 05:08 PM
definitely in the running for best NB...I'm diggin the build. either you got a HUGE bonus or you like to hoard parts and put it on all at once. so one week it's just stock, the next week it's DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE!!!!!
but all this dopeness you decide to go Tein Basics?? Wai?
pacman 99
07-31-2012, 05:08 PM
nice build.
I think black gloss powdercoat or winkle would be nice. heck, black chrome! ;)
Ha, I already got a quote for black chrome powder coat a few weeks ago !
Got a nice package deal for both the valve cover and intake manifold.
pacman 99
07-31-2012, 05:15 PM
definitely in the running for best NB...I'm diggin the build. either you got a HUGE bonus or you like to hoard parts and put it on all at once. so one week it's just stock, the next week it's DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE!!!!!
but all this dopeness you decide to go Tein Basics?? Wai?
No huge bonus. I wish thou so I can finish my car already. I just have expensive taste but not deep pockets, so everything takes time.
The car is my daily, anything else would of been overkill and rather spend the extra money on other things. Almost got HKS Hipermax II coilovers at one point...
pacman 99
08-01-2012, 05:09 PM
Test fitted the hood and it won't close shut. Its not the hole around the latch hook so I'm going to see if its hitting my strut bar.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/chaserscoote2hood.jpg
RoTArYRooKiE
08-01-2012, 05:23 PM
it doesn't look like the strut bar is holding it up, seems like the front. what about the ring that the latch catches? i had to file mine down it was so fat.
pacman 99
08-01-2012, 05:37 PM
it doesn't look like the strut bar is holding it up, seems like the front. what about the ring that the latch catches? i had to file mine down it was so fat.
Hmmm didn't think about that...
I did noticed the hook/ring was shorter than the OEM one....so that would make sense. Thanks for the tip!!!
MarcoSTEEZ
08-01-2012, 07:31 PM
OMG PUT THOSE WHEELS ON ALREADY. You're giving me the biggest blue balls. But in all seriousness. Youre build is super awesome. Yo have so many parts that I would perform questionable sexual acts for. Mainly the wheels, tails, and ducktail. If you ever get tired of that Morette/AutExe combo, please notify me. I will give you cash in a heartbeat. Props
pacman 99
08-01-2012, 11:48 PM
Managed to get the hood to close.
Made a cut underneath since it was rubbing on the strut bar. I also had to remove my GV CF radiator panel to give it more room to go down. Sucks since that piece costed more than the hood itself.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/garagevaryradiatorpanel.jpg
It still takes alot of force to get it to close since its hitting the GV eye lids on the driver side.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/scootehoodinstalled.jpg
I<3flippyheadlights
08-02-2012, 10:34 AM
Who cares about the hood? PUT ON THE WHEELS!
But the hood is really nice.
pacman 99
08-02-2012, 12:29 PM
Give the wheels some time folks. I want them on as much you do.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/photo3.jpg
Demon I Am
08-02-2012, 12:49 PM
Not a big fan of the eyelids, but the rest is looking great!
BlueMotorsport
08-02-2012, 01:18 PM
i miss my nb :cry2:
Ciotti
08-03-2012, 01:53 PM
At least Plastidip the OEM ones black for now :)
http://www.ciottiindustries.com/gallery/?Qwd=./Miatas/Ernie&Qif=Wash5.jpg&Qiv=thumbs&Qis=L
pacman 99
08-07-2012, 04:18 PM
Recently, I powder coated my HVAC rings to a glossy black finish. I wasn't diggin the raw brushed finish in the center console area. It stood out too much for my liking before. Looks way better now I think.
Before...
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/photo1.jpg
After
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/blackpowdercoatedHVACrings.jpg
pacman 99
08-13-2012, 02:29 PM
Over the weekend I did the final touches on the hood.
I added a mini mesh grille to the vents. I like it more than the standard mesh size. The mini mesh was painted ultra flat black .
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/38B48D5B-EE17-4D27-A9FA-FB91949C171F-23515-000017FFB896635D.jpg
I also purchased new Mazda washer nozzles with a "fan spray" pattern. A problem well documented with this hood is the holes made for the nozzles are way too big. The easy fix is to get a pair of 8mm fender washers and cut out the notches needed for the nozzles to clip on to the correct size. After that, just place the fender washer underneath the hood and press down ur nozzle from the top and it will clip on like normal.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/4B1523D1-0E3D-4FDF-9FDF-EE219B51F5EE-23515-000017FAEB41CCFA.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/8FEF242A-9603-4190-BEC2-912AEF57841B-23515-000017FAE5E0774C.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/3937EF7C-2D38-4583-86E8-32E0E843E25D-23515-000017FB77A2CF82.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/77093F1E-F1BA-49D7-B2C9-982A1301ECE1-23515-000017FB0237F3C1.jpg
tsingson
08-13-2012, 02:38 PM
Damn man. Looking great! Minus the wheels.......:whistle:
I<3flippyheadlights
08-13-2012, 04:08 PM
Your attention to details is spectacular. Can't wait to see more!
George
08-13-2012, 04:17 PM
I'm glad to finaly see your build thread, great work!
atlnb
08-13-2012, 06:03 PM
about time lol
I love everything about this car :) except that you still won't mount your dang wheels!!
I<3flippyheadlights
08-13-2012, 07:43 PM
If we keep bringing it up I think he is gonna leave. We should just wait patiently... :whistling:
I've waited long enough! :lol:
pacman 99
08-13-2012, 07:51 PM
LOL, yeah .... I never liked being the center of attention in anything...soo maybe its why it took me so long to make a build thread.
I got great news last week at work. I'm getting a raise starting September. That should help getting the wheels on sooner :D
I<3flippyheadlights
08-13-2012, 07:51 PM
We all have!
Oh, and guess whos flying into Pittsburgh this friday!!!! (And thats that, don't want to derail a build thread)
atlnb
08-13-2012, 10:05 PM
I love this build. I don't know about polishing the intake manifold though.. Might be too much..
pacman 99
08-13-2012, 11:11 PM
I love this build. I don't know about polishing the intake manifold though.. Might be too much..
Yeah, I decided against it. I'm going to powder coat it along with the extra valve cover I have.
tsingson
08-14-2012, 07:27 AM
Everytime I see that shorty console in your car makes me want to do it also...
pacman 99
08-16-2012, 06:54 PM
I finally decided to install my Tein Basis. I was waiting on a friend to lend a hand since I never done anything like this before but we could never agree on a day. I said to myself "how hard could it be?". Well 1.5 days hard, lol. I took my time and of course the fronts gave me a hard time. I went with the removal of the 2 bolts on the lower knuckle method.
Tein Basis with Pillow Mounts
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/328E0FC0-A18E-4651-AC45-AA739578B2ED-25130-000019F39494529A.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/59A14712-DA4F-498C-9DAF-26FEE85005D1-25130-000019F43B3EF7C9.jpg
Rears came out fairly quickly.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/CE41749C-3A2C-4330-9934-FE88CFFB698E-25130-000019F37DF3C2CC.jpg
Rear coilover installed
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/8DDD68C6-3A91-4FCE-8F75-3E8B50BDE992-25130-000019F3AF741444.jpg
As I was working on the fronts today UPS showed up with a package. Unfortunately it got damaged somewhere along the way.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/0D2EEA49-8C3D-4A2A-9266-2627FF037225-25130-00001AC47EB9D3FA.jpg
Beatrush Underpanel from Brezzy
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/62CCD0EA-2D6A-474F-AC66-7EDAA0C91FD4-25130-00001AC4858A5BD0.jpg
Timing would of been perfect if it wasn't fudged up. I was tempted to try to install it the way it was... but decided to file a claim on it and see what happens.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/9778D698-C996-416D-AF78-83EBC8A1861C-25130-00001AC491DB1E43.jpg
I<3flippyheadlights
08-16-2012, 10:36 PM
Wow! I can't believe it go so beaten up! Damn UPS and there dumb drivers.
pacman 99
08-17-2012, 12:15 AM
Night shot. Front driver side needs to go up just a tad.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/nightshot-tiltshift2.jpg
RotorNutFD3S
08-17-2012, 10:38 AM
Your car is awesome! Definitely jealous of some of the parts you have on there. Hope the claim with UPS goes well.
pacman 99
08-17-2012, 11:14 AM
Your car is awesome! Definitely jealous of some of the parts you have on there. Hope the claim with UPS goes well.
Thanks Eric!
pacman 99
08-17-2012, 01:00 PM
Few pics from today.
On a side note, UPS showed up to pick up the damaged package for inspection.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/B40C46EC-15B3-4DC6-ABE4-0B7079D12DDB-26085-00001B90A45A447D.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/D5D6BC56-AA80-4E0E-A6AE-0F5336546853-26085-00001B909ADDA87F.jpg
pacman 99
09-03-2012, 03:52 PM
The new suspension has settled and its currently at 12" F and 12.25" R with about an inch of room left to go lower. I couldn't be happier with the Tein Basis its a very comfortable ride.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_77868252x.jpg
Booty pic
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/GaragePic.jpg
Hyper
09-06-2012, 03:54 PM
nice NB Pacman!!
atank
09-07-2012, 05:32 AM
Really Looks good!!
pacman 99
09-09-2012, 06:19 PM
One step closer to installing the wheels. Hub rings from SSR arrived. 72.2 -> 54.1 mm
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_2937472x.jpg
Phatmiata
09-09-2012, 06:29 PM
I finally decided to install my Tein Basis. I was waiting on a friend to lend a hand since I never done anything like this before but we could never agree on a day. I said to myself "how hard could it be?". Well 1.5 days hard, lol. I took my time and of course the fronts gave me a hard time. I went with the removal of the 2 bolts on the lower knuckle method.
Tein Basis with Pillow Mounts
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/328E0FC0-A18E-4651-AC45-AA739578B2ED-25130-000019F39494529A.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/59A14712-DA4F-498C-9DAF-26FEE85005D1-25130-000019F43B3EF7C9.jpg
How do you like this Tein suspension setup? I still want coilovers again, but not sure if I want the super stiff upper mounts like I had on my Tananbe Coilovers, might just go with NB upper mounts and upgrade to Fat Cat Bumpstops or something later.
pacman 99
09-09-2012, 07:05 PM
How do you like this Tein suspension setup? I still want coilovers again, but not sure if I want the super stiff upper mounts like I had on my Tananbe Coilovers, might just go with NB upper mounts and upgrade to Fat Cat Bumpstops or something later.
Love it! Very comfortable. Not too soft yet not too firm. Perfect for a daily driven Miata in my opinion.
ctrench
09-09-2012, 07:34 PM
UGHH, i cant wait for the wheels!!!!
pacman 99
09-10-2012, 05:09 PM
Test fitted the hub rings today. First time I pull out a wheel from the boxes in a while.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_43034772x.jpg
Muteki Neo Chrome Lug Nuts were mocked up as well. Just need tires and to roll my fenders pretty much.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_2_33268922x.jpg
Phatmiata
09-10-2012, 05:32 PM
good lawdy those are sexy looking wheels!!
I<3flippyheadlights
09-10-2012, 09:22 PM
They are beyond sexy
flamehead08
09-12-2012, 08:08 PM
Nice build . Wheels look great. My tein basis are on the way I went with nb too hats
pacman 99
09-19-2012, 01:10 PM
This month nothing much has happened since I'm pretty broke. I did manage to start on my S2000 engine start button project though.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_89367192x.jpg
I decided to mount my Engine Start button in the power mirror control switch location. The base model NB's that came with manual mirrors came with a blank mirror switch piece. I order this part from Rosenthal Mazda and was told it was the last part available in N. America.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_81749882x.jpg
A unibit makes life easier when making your 1.25" inch hole. Totally worth it.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_20973742x.jpg
Once the hole was done and the button was installed I really didn't like the grooves seen on each corner.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_93982202x.jpg
So I decided to fill them in with spot putty (bando). I also had to remove material from the edges to make the button sit more flush since the plastic piece isn't completely flat.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_663546@2x_zps92461a4a.jpg
Once sanded smooth filler primer was added to fix any imperfections and then wet sanded to get ready for paint.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_5258035@2x_zps38c104b4.jpg
A ultra flat black paint job to finish it all off.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_7211578@2x_zps0864918a.jpg
Mocked up on the dash. Pretty happy with it. Now I want to change the color of the button from red to black. I also want to make a brushed finish on the plastic chrome ring so it can match the rest of my interior.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_6261838@2x_zps97dae724.jpg
pacman 99
09-21-2012, 10:56 AM
Another garage pic.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_29344642x_zps35c35aff.jpg
Martin
09-21-2012, 11:17 AM
Great job on the starter button. I agree with changing the shiny chrome to brushed, but why change the red to black? Then it won't be a BRB :(
Lousy pic but mine is here:
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pacman 99
09-24-2012, 05:47 PM
I just think it will look better in black like in the Toyota/Lexus start buttons. The red won't compliment the rest of my interior well. Looks great in yours with the red LE interior.
Over the weekend I did the brushed finish on the ring. Pretty satisfied. Bye bye chrome.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_92480632x.jpg
Martin
09-24-2012, 10:07 PM
I just think it will look better in black like in the Toyota/Lexus start buttons. The red won't compliment the rest of my interior well.]
Makes sense.
Oh, and nice job on the brushed ring.
pacman 99
10-01-2012, 03:31 PM
I wired my S2000 button over the weekend. When it is was time to go under the steering column I noticed my ignition wire harness had already been modified for my car alarm system.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_8144852x.jpg
The IG2 wire (blk/red) was not touched so that was good but the ST wire(white/blk) was spliced into. I end up ignoring the ST wire coming out of the switch and then t-tap into the other end of the ST wire and connect that to the 87 output on the SPDT relay.
Whats awesome is the car still starts with the key this way. So whenever the relay fails I won't get stranded anywhere and can still start the car the old fashion way. Car alarm still works too.
Here's the final mess under the steering column. I ended up bolting the relay to the metal piece on the right side of the picture.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_31807432x.jpg
Special thanks to Revlimiter for his step by step S2000 start button install on a NB. It made it pretty easy to understand for someone like me that doesn't usually do alot of wiring stuff.
I also just ordered a cool white LED bulb to replace the original one in the button. Even with the red condom removed, the bulb it still illuminates a lil orange which I didn't like.
tsingson
10-02-2012, 02:37 PM
Like the mount for the start button. I may have gone black ring for my tastes but yours looks good.
RotorNutFD3S
10-02-2012, 06:12 PM
Awesome job on the starter button! Can't wait to see those wheels on there either!
treeafodo
10-03-2012, 08:45 AM
I can't wait to see those wheels on the car! This is a great looking Nb, the starter button is a nice addition.
Vegard
10-04-2012, 10:07 AM
Finally the wheels are going on! This is one of the better looking NBs on the forums, looking forward to seeing the wheels on!
pacman 99
10-04-2012, 01:13 PM
Thanks for the comments guys.
I just got the last piece for the S2000 start button project. The small 3mm Instrument cluster LED bulb to replace the stock one.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_27869292x.jpg
Here's the difference in lighting. Much better!
Stock vs. Cool White LED
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/stockvsLED.jpg
What sucks about these little bulbs is that they are polarized. If they don't work you have to take them out and rotate them an extra turn. When you loosen them again they wont come out as easy as the original ones since these LED's are longer. I had to disassemble the start button so I can push the bulb out from the inside out. I went 0 for 2 ....on the 3rd time I got smart and made a marking with a sharpie on the bulb twist cap so I know where it was before and.... finally got it to work on the 3rd try.
Boost93
10-04-2012, 11:55 PM
Wheels gonna look sick.....:popcorn:
pacman 99
10-06-2012, 06:01 PM
Cleaned up the engine bay. I usually do it twice a month.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_1580.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/IMG_1573.jpg
I like how the brushed finish on the start button matches my independent gauge rings :)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_79453492x.jpg
treeafodo
10-06-2012, 10:20 PM
Wow, this is an all around great looking car. Everything just flows together so nicely, even the interior. The red in your gauges goes well with the red stitching in the wheel. Subscribed for sure!
mrpham
10-06-2012, 11:53 PM
Very neat build, so clean!
iamdallas
10-07-2012, 01:00 AM
Why have I not seen this build before?! Gorgeous, and those wheels... :shock:
pacman 99
10-09-2012, 04:39 PM
Couple stuff arrived in the mail today.
Racing Beat Front Sway bar with endlinks.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_43057492x.jpg
Custom cut 0.063" Aluminum sheet (Grade 5052). I'll be making my own engine underpanel out of this.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_17581122x.jpg
pacman 99
10-15-2012, 02:28 PM
Started working on my engine under panel over the weekend.
Before I threw away my OEM engine under panel I traced it over a large piece of cardboard. Once I had the over all dimensions I ordered my aluminum sheet to that size. I decide not to extend the panel all the way to the oil pan. I rather buy the studio skid plate which will offer more protection. So this piece will be slightly modified later down the road to work with studio skid plate.
Here I have the cardboard cut and bent and ready to be mounted for a mock up.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_19084462x.jpg
Everything lined up perfect ....
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_66485092x.jpg
Traced the cardboard cutout to the aluminum sheet now.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_13707672x.jpg
As you can see there is minimal cutting required. The 2 bends are going to be the hardest part of this project.
Vincent123
10-15-2012, 03:53 PM
so much diy awesomeness in this build. Love it!
diabeetus
10-15-2012, 11:17 PM
i think a diy skid plate is exactly what i need to be working on.. great work, my friend
pacman 99
10-19-2012, 02:00 PM
Look what UPS dropped off today.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_14783862x.jpg
BlackBird Fabworx 4pt GT3 Rollbar with harness bar.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_2_45989712x.jpg
Flat black finish.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_79373792x.jpg
I originally ordered it in Black "Starlight (http://youtu.be/-NqhyG7IhWc)" which is pretty much a black base coat with flakes on it but then I was told it would cost an extra $70. I changed my mind and went with a flat black finish which is starting to be a theme inside my interior. Sort of glad , I didn't get the Starlight finish now.
pacman 99
10-21-2012, 10:04 PM
Rollbar in. Took most of the weekend to install :p
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_45939802x.jpg
turbotyla
10-21-2012, 10:41 PM
I love this car. Get those wheels on man.
pacman 99
11-08-2012, 03:11 PM
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_50029492x.jpg
Martin
11-08-2012, 03:19 PM
Get those mounted ASAP!
Vegard
11-09-2012, 09:22 AM
Everytime I open this thread, I pray it is the day. The day for the fitting of the wheels. I feel it is close now.
SO GET ON IT, ASAP ZULU! (:))
revlimiter
11-09-2012, 09:42 AM
Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Blackbird rollbar!!!! I'm jealous.
thait
11-09-2012, 01:47 PM
PUT THOSE WHEELS ON DAMMIT!!...excuse my profanity language
pacman 99
11-10-2012, 01:01 PM
Now gotta check if I need to roll some fenders... 99.99% sure I do.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_11261732x.jpg
I<3flippyheadlights
11-10-2012, 01:02 PM
ITS GONNA HAPPEN SOON! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
*fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap*
tanakapz
11-10-2012, 03:09 PM
waiting O______O
revlimiter
11-10-2012, 11:56 PM
Gosh.
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG there are tires on the wheels!!! Please put them on the car, and you will officially own my favorite NB ever :D
turbotyla
11-11-2012, 02:39 AM
Hermagherd
This will make all your other bad ass parts come together. So nice
pacman 99
11-11-2012, 04:41 PM
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_75428812x.jpg
More teasing....
One of my tires had no air... Seems the tire guys forgot to put in air or the air just leaked from the valve cap extender that was loosely tighten. Took a short trip to the gas station and pumped in some air.
The 205/45/16 tire size rose the overall height of the car a bit but I was expecting that.
I trim the fender liners in the front as a precaution. As well as the fender to front bumper mounting tab.
I will need to roll my fenders. The rear looks like its going to rub pretty bad. Might need to get more negative camber there but I hope not.
I must of been super excited to get my wheels on because I end up dropping two lug nuts on the wheels and chipping the finish on the lip :/ Kinda surprise how delicate they are. Oh we'll gotta be more careful.
Beautiful. Now stop teasing us! That sucks about the finish on the lip tho.
I<3flippyheadlights
11-11-2012, 05:16 PM
it hurts from all the teasing.
pacman 99
11-11-2012, 07:12 PM
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_77098052x.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_62881932x.jpg
tsingson
11-11-2012, 07:36 PM
God! I love the SP1s!
tanakapz
11-11-2012, 08:14 PM
oh my lord
Perfect! It was worth the wait :slayer:
revlimiter
11-11-2012, 10:05 PM
I am smitten.
pacman 99
11-13-2012, 05:37 PM
Finished doing a ghetto fender roll today. Didn't feel like spending money on renting a fender roller so I went with the cut into chunks and hammer method. Turned out decent. No paint cracks thanks to a heat gun but it does warp the edge on the fender if your not careful. My car is covered in dents already so it didn't bother me as much. I'll be doing a respray soon so that will get fix eventually.
Drove the car a bit and had no rubbing issues :D My rear suspension on the other hand sounds a bit harsher than it did before.
More crappy IPhone pics
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_80421182x.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_83106402x.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/CameraAwesomePhoto1.jpg
RotorNutFD3S
11-13-2012, 08:26 PM
That looks amazing dude!
pacman 99
11-13-2012, 08:45 PM
Thanks!
I<3flippyheadlights
11-14-2012, 10:37 AM
Your car is perfect.
damn dat booty is sexxxyyy
George
11-15-2012, 04:38 AM
best looking NB for me, well done!
treeafodo
11-15-2012, 11:25 AM
Mmmmm that is great!
turbotyla
11-16-2012, 10:10 PM
always loved this car, and now it is some how even more on point.
pacman 99
11-16-2012, 10:51 PM
I noticed I had two wheels on the opposite side of the car. Tire thread pattern was in the wrong direction.... Whoops. Just a matter of swapping both wheels. I took this time to lower the car a bit more. 1/4 inches lower all around. Ride height is now 11.5" F 11.75" R . This is probably the lowest I can go. Not much left in the passenger rear shock.
Will try to take pics this weekend with my friends fancy Nikon camera.
Will try to take pics this weekend with my friends fancy Nikkon camera.
Please include pictures big enough for my new background :)
pacman 99
11-19-2012, 12:02 AM
Took some pics over the weekend. I'm a total noob when it comes to photography.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8197965207_7114a287b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8197965207/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8337/8197963733_6392494356_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8197963733/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8197588231_6ed4ab895c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8197588231/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8198678884_d8f1854233_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8198678884/)
omg that interior is so clean :o love the shorty console.
pacman 99
11-21-2012, 06:12 PM
^ Thanks. Still going to add a few items in the interior department.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8204209248_2ecaac9435_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8204209248/)
Thanks for the new background :)
pacman 99
11-28-2012, 12:51 PM
Recent pic.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8222004345_ef2c0b8bb7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8222004345/)
shane
11-28-2012, 01:39 PM
wow! One of the best NB1 examples I've seen nice work!
RoTArYRooKiE
11-28-2012, 02:55 PM
looks great!! resemblance to the FD is even more apparent.
pacman 99
12-07-2012, 07:24 PM
Got a very good deal on a set of OEM small side skirts. No longer like the bomex ones. They are too bulky in my opinion and stick out about half an inch from the cars body. Although the OEM ones won't hang down as low to match the front bomex bumper and maybe my Chargespeed rear skirt, I think it will look a lot cleaner. I plan on adding a set of GFuser side splitters to hopefully fix the mismatched body lines at the bottom.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_12991082x.jpg
My plans for 2013....
Takata Drift Harness II in black. With the rollbar relocation of the seatbelt, I'm running it through one of the shoulder harness holes since it can retract better there but it's less comfortable. Rubs close to my neck.
GFuser splitters from Project G to help tie in the rest of my low aero parts.
Replace busted front bumper with another bomex or if I'm lucky a used AutoExe front bumper from Japan. Will keep a close eye on yahoo japan auctions and upgarage.
Buy the JetStream NB aero front fenders. Will probably order this once I get my bonus check at the end of this year :D
Nakamae cluster hood wrapped in black leather or escaine(suede). Been wanting this for a while.
More engine dress up parts... Fancy garage star pulleys? CarbonMiata CF cam cover? Different valve cover powdercoat finish?
Performance wise maybe just a bigger brake kit.
Looking forward to 2013 !!!
I agree it'll look much cleaner with the new skirts. Autoexe bumper would be awesome too if you can find one.
pacman 99
12-07-2012, 08:40 PM
Yep, the best looking front bumper for the NB in my opinion.
Earlier this spring I saw one on UpGarage for a NB2 go for $170!!! By the time I talked to a importer guy to look into it , it was gone the next day. Would of costed about $700 in the end to get it to my door but that's still a good price. I wouldn't of cared if my headlights wouldn't fit or left gaps.
Damn! Talk about a deal haha. That bumper is the only aftermarket bumper I'd ever get. It sounds sh*tty, but I kinda wish someone made a similar knockoff, just so it'd be easier to acquire.
pacman 99
12-26-2012, 03:16 PM
Received a set of Takata Drift II harness in black with bolt on ends thanks to the gf for Christmas.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN0410-1_zps4b836e83.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN0413-1_zps16ccf442.jpg
Installation was very easy. I used the stock mounting points for the lap belts and then wrapped the shoulder belts over the Blackbird GT3 rollbar which had a harness bar.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8308766275_6c53ae1503_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8308766275/)
Question. How tight or loose are you supposed to have your harness? Currently I have it where I can only move about 2-3 inches forward. I'm a skinny guy so that's why it kinda looks there's no room to fit a body inside that harness setup in the above picture, lol.
Other updates include the removal of the airbag warning sign on the visors. It easily scrubs off with a combination of hot water and a dish scrubber. Use alcohol to clean up any paint residue smudges you might get from the scrubbing.
I also removed my rear stock sway bar. I was experiencing too much oversteer with my suspension, wheel/tire, alignment, and RB front sway bar setup. Car feels alot safer to drive now.
My NB small side skits have also been painted and ready to go in the car. I've been super busy with work so I might not be able to put those on anytime soon.
pacman 99
01-04-2013, 05:09 PM
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8347684216_b78d6c22fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8347684216/)
At the post office today dropping off my last estimate tax payment. Hate taxes.
Caoboy
01-04-2013, 06:40 PM
I miss my autoexe. :(
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q32/acejoker2/nb8c%20angeles/DSC_2583.jpg
pacman 99
02-09-2013, 04:29 PM
Sold my Morette tail lights to fund another part that I've been wanting for a while. Now that they are gone I kinda miss them. Oh well, hopefully CarbonMiata and the dude from Forth Worth can come to a deal on those one off custom tail lights (http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/20-exterior-sponsored-r-speed/68837-custom-tail-lights-ive-been-working.html) he made. Those would look awesome on Fiona.
Here's the last pic I took of the Morette's.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8431358402_780551cd00_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8431358402/)
And here's how the car looks now on stocks.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8225/8458645413_b140ac2cd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8458645413/)
I didn't mean to go that dark on the smoke. Should of stopped after the first coat but I got a little too excited and did an extra. Too, lazy to wet sand everything down again to fix it and make it lighter. So screw it.... this will do in the time being.
banmidou90
02-22-2013, 04:11 PM
Where did u get the trick center console
I<3flippyheadlights
02-22-2013, 07:25 PM
:cry2:
pacman 99
02-22-2013, 10:03 PM
Where did u get the trick center console
Barchetta shorty console ordered from Rev9 Autosports. Fitment wasn't the greatest. I had to do some extra work to it to make it perfect.
pacman 99
02-22-2013, 11:15 PM
A few weeks ago I was bidding on a pair of rare Garage 502 NB mirrors that popped up on Yahoo Japan Auctions but got outbid fairly quickly. I love the simple design of those mirrors unlike the APR mirrors we always see that require an adapter base. I actually bought a set of SlickAuto APR mirrors the day they first got released and I never thought they matched the car well. I ended up selling them a few months later.
I've always seen Garage Vary cars rock these motorcycle mirrors and since then I've been wanting to do the same on mine.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/4389780E-DF05-4082-8222-72F4CD14E458-3042-000003A34BD100E9_zpsb4c47892.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/EEDD0A9B-E482-4285-BBDF-5E3189ABBEB7-3042-0000039F9A012168_zps691a5771.jpg
Murakami Motors sells a set similar to those but with a price tag close to $500. Being on a budget I decided to try my luck on finding a used set of Magical Racing mirrors from a motorcycle forum. Sure, enough my patience paid off and I found a decent set for a decent price.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_32241022x_zps19e7e0b2.jpg
They had type 1 mirrors with type A bases with an elbow and a 45mm stem....everything I needed.
Next came the SlickAuto Miata bases. You can purchase just the Miata APR mirror adapter kit separately without the mirrors for $90.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_34819252x_zps93271292.jpg
SlickAuto mirrors bases comes with two smaller holes for the mounting of the APR mirror base. I decided to use the threaded hole closest to the driver to mount the Magical racing mirror. The same way the Garage 502 mirrors are off center so they can be clearly seen and not blocked by the triangle pillar on the window.
You can use the magical racing mirror base and mount it on the SlickAuto miata bases but I really hate the way they look stacked on top of each other. I wanted a cleaner look so I went the extra mile.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_49909602x_zpsb1cf2532.jpg
10 mm hole is needed for the Magical Racing stems. The underside of that same hole needs a countersunk hole. 1/2" countersink drill bit took care of that.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_92826732x_zpsf48c6b9f.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_58839782x_zpsf65acca5.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_9867862x_zpsdb06c04c.jpg
For the extra small threaded hole I purchased 3.5 mm stereo jack silicone plugs to cover the hole. It's a bit loose so glue will be needed to stay put.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_8329402x_zpsc348d81b.jpg
Assembled and ready to be mounted.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_39877872x_zpsc707aa55.jpg
Test fit and mirror adjustments before tightening it all down. Right now I'm using the hardware SlickAuto provides in their kit but I plan on replacing those two stainless bolts with black aluminum anodized ones.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_95447762x_zpsad695f2c.jpg
Good view on the passenger side... Pillar barely gets in the way thanks to the off center mount of the stems.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_87914212x_zps3f648c40.jpg
Exterior shots....
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_19417602x_zps774d21d2.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_11380622x_zps1bd870b6.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_87389142x_zps36d5337b.jpg
pacman 99
02-23-2013, 03:14 PM
Some pics from today.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_5889252x_zps41e8eb29.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/preview_image_1_20795892x_zpsd05609d6.jpg
turbotyla
02-23-2013, 08:19 PM
I love your car. God its sexy.
pacman 99
03-01-2013, 03:18 PM
My black anodized bolts came in to replace the stainless steel ones. Now I gotta replace my fugly belt line moldings on my doors.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8518538609_ba19b98319_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8518538609/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8518530293_8d9366fd08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8518530293/)
tanakapz
03-01-2013, 08:29 PM
never thought green would be pulled off so well. this is a car that is greater than the sum of its parts for sure.
RoTArYRooKiE
03-01-2013, 08:45 PM
guess you've never seen Ryan's NB, but this has now taken over as my favorite green NB. you ARE a newb.
The new mirrors look awesome! And I'm glad you shortened the stems (idk if that's the right word haha). I don't like how far most aftermarket ones stick out.
pacman 99
03-20-2013, 02:45 PM
^ Thanks!
A few weeks ago I decided to ditch my sun visors. I bought a set of visor plugs from iNJOY but had fitment issues since the blanks are bit bigger than the stock ones. No one else seemed to have this problem but me for some reason.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/bd3ab22b-98fb-4423-9572-55d7e032ce57_zps61876fce.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/46d1190d-e907-4551-96e6-562fa6bc3121_zpse60b457d.jpg
Luckily I found another company that sells OEM style visor plugs. Perfect!
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/Camera%20Awesome%20Photos/9ef1c48c-0873-436e-a6ff-ba0fdf7fafc6_zps7b697a25.jpg
I got 2 items today in the mail. They are clues to new stuff coming in April.....
JDM side markers
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8575726400_7c50d185d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8575726400/)
Temporary replacement gauge cluster hood...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8575724990_e8dd628282_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8575724990/)
Dumb question, but did you try flipping the iNjoy plugs around? Maybe you got NA ones, idk if there's actually a difference... The side markers should look good on there, especially not having the stock ones up front.
pacman 99
03-20-2013, 08:18 PM
^ They looked symmetrical. Don't think it would of made a difference.
Yeah the side markers will be good to have. They are for the JetStream NB Aero fenders I ordered back in February (Spoiler Alert).
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8459766944_040a722758_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8459766944/)
I ordered them without the side marker holes but I bought some anyways just in case. Plus, I wanted to try out my Buyee account for Yahoo Japan Auctions which was pretty awesome. From the time I placed my bid and paid for the item it only took 9 days for it to arrive at my doorstep. My item was a a "buy it now" purchase so I didn't have to wait for the auction to end. Most of the time was spent for the item to show up in the Buyee Tokyo warehouse from the seller. EMS shipping to me took only 3 days. The fees were very reasonable too. I'll probably use it again :D
pacman 99
03-24-2013, 02:39 PM
Random pic
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8584125743_b3cddaabe7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8584125743/)
treeafodo
03-24-2013, 03:44 PM
Still looking really good. The side markers will be a nice touch.
Jealous of the Jetstream fenders... I was considering the new fenders from REV9.
Tungsten6
03-24-2013, 09:16 PM
Love your car man. One of my favorite NB builds.
pacman 99
03-29-2013, 12:15 PM
^ Thanks guys!
Just got sent these pics of my cluster hood wrapped in Alcantara! Can't wait to receive it next week along with a matching shift boot. These guys do awesome work. Will probably get more interior bits done by them.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8599895083_bc2c076d90_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8599895083/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8600993990_4545097371_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8600993990/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8600994042_ca0f8e4dc3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8600994042/)
Demon I Am
03-29-2013, 12:39 PM
oh that is gorgeous!
treeafodo
03-30-2013, 04:44 PM
oh that is gorgeous!
Agreed!
revlimiter
03-30-2013, 11:35 PM
Small world! I've made gauges for some of their customer cars.
And that looks incredible. 100% nicer than any gauge hood cover I've ever seen.
pacman 99
03-31-2013, 12:08 AM
Small world! I've made gauges for some of their customer cars.
And that looks incredible. 100% nicer than any gauge hood cover I've ever seen.
I saw that! You made gauges for a Diablo. Looked nice :D
RotorNutFD3S
03-31-2013, 12:29 AM
Just catching up on this one. Gauge hood looks great! As do the mirrors. I may have to steal that idea, I love my APRs, I've had them since they came out but I do wish the view wasn't partially blocked by the quarter window pillar. It's not unsafe but does warrant a different solution. Yours is very elegant.
Overall car is looking awesome as always! Can't believe you sold the Morette's though.
pacman 99
03-31-2013, 12:39 AM
I attended Import Reactor earlier today. A few Miata's came out. I was just a spectator .... maybe next year I'll participate.
This was probably the best one I saw.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8398/8604413335_b712daa877_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8604413335/)
AK rear over fenders and wide front fenders.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8604415177_2e48250f48_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8604415177/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8604413855_f0f6ec26e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8604413855/)
Jumborules was there. Nice chatting with ya Brad.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8403/8604415547_44841a7cd8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8604415547/)
The only NB ......... :/
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8605515966_4fd1ef1ae9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8605515966/)
Me parked on the street. Later on in the day I noticed someone had keyed my front driver side fender. Didn't bother me as much since they are getting replaced next month. Pretty messed up thou.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8603561645_26e1dc93cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8603561645/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8603573529_b733a4725c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8603573529/)
garageSTAR
03-31-2013, 12:59 AM
Your NB makes me want to get one so bad!
pacman 99
03-31-2013, 01:07 AM
Just catching up on this one. Gauge hood looks great! As do the mirrors. I may have to steal that idea, I love my APRs, I've had them since they came out but I do wish the view wasn't partially blocked by the quarter window pillar. It's not unsafe but does warrant a different solution. Yours is very elegant.
Overall car is looking awesome as always! Can't believe you sold the Morette's though.
Go for it Eric!!
Thanks man.
Yeah, kinda miss the Morette's.
I'm crossing my fingers and hoping to get these someday...
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/image_zpsf2f55496.jpg
pacman 99
03-31-2013, 01:18 AM
Your NB makes me want to get one so bad!
Ha, you should !!
I'm still rockin your wiper cowl cover. 4+yrs old now and can use a repaint. Might wanna upgrade to the carbon fiber version. Feel free to use the image if you want.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8558922468_c95f9a8dc3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8558922468/)
garageSTAR
03-31-2013, 01:27 AM
I just posted that photo on the Garage Star facebook page. The past year I've been slowly collecting NB parts. I have a JDM gauge cluster, 2 sets of Craft Square headlights, hardtop and random small bits. Looking for a set of wheels. Once I get the wheels I'll look for a car.
Ha, you should !!
I'm still rockin your wiper cowl cover. 4+yrs old now and can use a repaint. Feel free to use the image if you want.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8558922468_c95f9a8dc3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8558922468/)
pacman 99
04-09-2013, 02:58 PM
My Custom Alcantara items arrived from JPM Coachworks today. Didn't waste time to install them.
I had one small issue with the shift boot not being oriented correctly. I requested a 4 panel shift boot that looks like an "X". They sent me one that looks like "+". I did a few cuts and made some new holes and it worked out fine. It was just a matter of rotating it.
Overall pretty happy. I have plenty of more ideas for my interior... so I'll be ordering from them again soon!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8635616472_8cd13bc160_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8635616472/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8539/8635729436_a75eafa9a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8635729436/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8635613126_f4963f6fda_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8635613126/)
Installed. Had to use the flash for this one. The alcantara is pitch black. Will try to get better pics when the car is out the garage.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8635608174_a93c8ccbe5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8635608174/)
pacman 99
04-19-2013, 06:48 PM
My RSpeed Door moldings finally arrived (backorder). I ordered these a few weeks ago so I managed to snag these for the original price of $89.95 (now $99.95).
Install was super easy.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8663296173_44040d2409_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8663296173/)
My old ones....ew
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8663221207_c92a8b6193_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8663221207/)
Comparison
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8664318606_1fcec0d276_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8664318606/)
Installed.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8663218603_75c49b9e6a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8663218603/)
On both sides I have a small section of the moldings not making contact with the door. I made sure all the clips snapped on correctly so I'm hoping these areas settle down over time and get flush to the door.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8664315740_092dcd2c7b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8664315740/)
garageSTAR
04-19-2013, 06:52 PM
Thanks for posting that. I need those for my NA. Mine are getting rusty.
atank
04-19-2013, 07:15 PM
Kick ass build, your Roadster looks wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
Pacman: Where have you mounted your Takata harness on the rear? Don't you have any problem with the length of the harness?
Thanks
pacman 99
04-21-2013, 07:09 PM
Hi Arny,
Check post #75. I have a Blackbird Fabworx GT3 rollbar with a harness bar. The rollbar is the NA version since I don't have a soft top. The length of the takata harness is long but it still works fine. I just left the extra stuff hang down behind the seat.
Ihatecars
05-05-2013, 05:42 PM
Wow. Just sat down and read through your entire build. Top notch build. Maybe once my car isn't so stock we can have a green Miata photo shoot.
pacman 99
05-05-2013, 10:28 PM
Wow. Just sat down and read through your entire build. Top notch build. Maybe once my car isn't so stock we can have a green Miata photo shoot.
Sure. Now catch up, lol.
pacman 99
05-23-2013, 03:56 PM
Old pics , I haven't shared on here.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8120/8658921928_9cc6d219f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8658921928/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8600951443_5f58fb9146_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8600951443/)
tsingson
05-23-2013, 05:11 PM
What pedals are you running? Do you have a picture? I just saw the dead pedal.
pacman 99
05-23-2013, 06:19 PM
What pedals are you running? Do you have a picture? I just saw the dead pedal.
SRP Racing pedals.
http://www.srpracing.com/pd_99-05_miata_nb.cfm
tsingson
05-23-2013, 06:41 PM
Nice man. Do you drill directly onto the stock pedals?
pacman 99
05-23-2013, 06:49 PM
I got a few new pieces for the month of May.
First, is a Alcantara Brake boot from JPM Coachworks. I already had a alcantara brake boot from another shop but the thread quality didn't match JPM's. This Alcantara material is addicting. I plan on doing more pieces in Alcantara for my interior.... like a diamond pattern hardtop headliner, steering wheel, rollbar padding cover, door inserts.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN0804-1_zps0ce9c58e.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN0804-1_zps0ce9c58e.jpg.html)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/8807999682_76568ef273_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8807999682/)
Today I recieved my order from Rev9 Autosports that I ordered back in April. Max had free shipping on interior items that month and noticed this item was somehow on the list for that discount, so I jumped on it.
Jet Stream NB lower half door handle covers with no keyhole (shaved). This will clean up the the door handle area nicely since I never use the key to unlock my doors thanks to my alarm system with power door locks.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/1a9fda7c-cecc-4c5a-87dc-c263261eff75_zps33fa1dae.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/1a9fda7c-cecc-4c5a-87dc-c263261eff75_zps33fa1dae.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/4e7fe644-3231-44db-8221-320d30261c82_zpsf8b93b4c.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/4e7fe644-3231-44db-8221-320d30261c82_zpsf8b93b4c.jpg.html)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/8806559208_47377717ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8806559208/)
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/8795972487_1c400899ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8795972487/)
I'm still waiting on my other order from JetStream that I made back in February. Should already be here stateside. Just waiting on customs to clear it.
pacman 99
05-23-2013, 06:54 PM
Nice man. Do you drill directly onto the stock pedals?
Yeah, a bit of drilling is required on ur stock pedals. I have the "satin" finish. They look very good. Sorry, have no pics of them.
tsingson
05-23-2013, 06:56 PM
That's cool man. I just saw the dead pedal so I was curious as to which pedals you had.
Sweet build up, you put a lot of time and money into it. Any plans on boost? anyways I like your style on the exterior of the car. Keep up the good work.
cbaylis77
05-24-2013, 11:37 PM
My second favorite NB :p
pacman 99
05-25-2013, 12:40 AM
Sweet build up, you put a lot of time and money into it. Any plans on boost? anyways I like your style on the exterior of the car. Keep up the good work.
No, going to stay NA.
Thanks
My second favorite NB :p
Cool beans :)
My second favorite NB :p
I feel the same way, the exterior was tastefully modded
No, going to stay NA.
Thanks
Cool beans :)
NA is cool, and cheaper on gas. Your engine bay looked nice as well, since you going the na route are you planning to do some ecu tuning?
pacman 99
05-25-2013, 02:58 AM
NA is cool, and cheaper on gas. Your engine bay looked nice as well, since you going the na route are you planning to do some ecu tuning?
Haven't really thought of that. Maybe the last performance mod I'll consider would be the BP5A/MSM intake cam swap.
Dang, those door handles are a nice touch. It's all in the details!
tsingson
05-25-2013, 07:56 AM
Haven't really thought of that. Maybe the last performance mod I'll consider would be the BP5A/MSM intake cam swap.
Does the MSM cam make any noticeable difference?
pacman 99
05-25-2013, 01:10 PM
Dang, those door handles are a nice touch. It's all in the details!
Yup !
Does the MSM cam make any noticeable difference?
About 3-6hp gain depending on what other performance mods the car has already. Probably not that noticeable....
atank
05-25-2013, 01:50 PM
Looking good my friend!
pacman 99
06-12-2013, 06:24 PM
I got my 1.75" Hard Dog molded rollbar padding today. I figured the shape of the Hard Dog rollbars was very similar to the Blackbird Fabworx rollbar. I was right. Its off by a little bit in the bends but not by alot. Still looks great.
I plan on getting a custom cover made for the padding soon.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/ae9de783-a2b8-41a3-b320-c4139e867488_zpsc9ff015b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9029713388_920fefeddb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9029713388/)
I had to cut a bit of foam material in the bends where the X tubing meets the main hoop so the padding can sit flush.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/9029634894_dca28077d7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9029634894/)
I also got bad news about my JetStream Aero front fenders. They got stuck in Japan by mistake and didn't make it on the expected cargo shipment. So, no exterior updates until a few more months.
pacman 99
06-12-2013, 06:52 PM
Pictures to help with the Poll.
AutoExe
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/p1marmrw_zps25f31e53.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/p1marmrw_zps25f31e53.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/p13262_zps1f43e1dd.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/p13262_zps1f43e1dd.jpg.html)
HKS Kansai
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/p86986_zps957f8404.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/p86986_zps957f8404.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/p317_zps1ec49e64.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/p317_zps1ec49e64.jpg.html)
NOPRO GT Spec Type N
http://www.nopro.jp/docs/img/0000004996.JPG
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/p131_zps603a840b.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/p131_zps603a840b.jpg.html)
MiataMatt
06-12-2013, 07:51 PM
Love that hks bumper
tanakapz
06-13-2013, 12:38 AM
personally the autoexe is my favorite. it's a similar shape to the HKS kansai, but flows better with NB lines.
the NOPRO bumper is nice too, but i like how "clean" the autoexe is. the NOPRO is a tad bit too aggressive for me.
turbotyla
06-13-2013, 10:23 PM
No pro all the way. I want one for my car. And the whole kit.
I did some pricing on it. But serious go nopro. On rev9s Facebook he has a picture of a blue nb in Japan with it fitted on a stock body car.
Perfect
RotorNutFD3S
06-14-2013, 12:07 AM
Love the AutoEXE bumper. Would like right at home on your NB.
anrandol
06-14-2013, 09:51 PM
I think it depends on what other aero you plan on running. With the jetstream fenders, I'd keep it simple with the autoexe bumper.
pacman 99
06-15-2013, 12:44 AM
Yeah, I plan on running the JetStream aero fenders along with the OEM small side skirts. I think I can wrap the small piece of the side skirt on the aero fenders since they are pretty flexible.
Thanks for all of your opinions.
Autoexe has always been my favorite. So pricey though. NOPRO is a close second but I don't like it with the canards. HKS bumper is a new one that I've been looking at lately. The more I see it the more I like it.
anrandol
06-15-2013, 09:44 PM
Nice. Whatever bumper you choose, I know that you'll execute flawlessly. Looking forward to everything coming together.
MiataMatt
06-16-2013, 12:22 AM
The auto exe is a little subtle. The no pro is a little much for me. The his is right in the middle. It flows well with the stock body lines but has just enough definition along the bottom to look a little aggressive. But not overly aggressive either.
The more I look at it the more I want an nb.
pacman 99
07-11-2013, 02:17 PM
My 4th JPM Coachworks item arrived today.
Alcantara diamond pattern hardtop headliner. I haven't checked fitment yet. I provided them with a paper template. Hope I did a good job with that.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/9262076645_8e6b8640ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9262076645/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/9264847698_71ec06fbdf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9264847698/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/9264844058_12c52a10fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9264844058/)
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/9262231259_230cc66e12_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9262231259/)
pacman 99
07-13-2013, 09:38 PM
Got my JetStream door handle covers back from paint.
Fitment on these are great. JetStream makes super high quality stuff. Install was simple with 3M double sided tape.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/9281601418_eff64c21b5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9281601418/)
No more keyhole.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/9278483663_7e1f2fda6f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9278483663/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5448/9278738331_bff11be493_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9278738331/)
Also purchase a 3M headliner adhesive for my custom headliner.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/9278469541_6bcb8d14cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9278469541/)
pacman 99
07-19-2013, 06:14 PM
Installed the headliner yesterday.
I mocked it up and the headliner was off about 1/4 of an inch on the sides which wasn't so bad. In retrospect I should of removed the stock headliner and sent it to JPM to make a more accurate piece.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/9324299020_b6f7dee29f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9324299020/)
Removed the stock headliner. It can be removed in one whole piece if done carefully. I used Goo Gone to remove leftover glue spots but only in the edges though since the rest will be covered anyways.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/9324296090_a5439d1edb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9324296090/)
Fabric glue sucked. The backing of the headliner was this nylon type of material. I ended up using liquid nails for extreme temperatures and Amazing Goop all purpose glue. I dapped glue on each intersection of the diamond pattern. Glue sets in about a hour. I used weights among other things to press down the headliner against the hardtop. I only worked on a few sections at a time. So it took about 4 rounds of gluing and weights to complete the whole headliner. Left it over night to fully cure.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/9321499385_ae4bc5d2fb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9321499385/)
The next day the headliner looked nice and flat against the hardtop. Glue fully cured.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/9321495171_b8a56047c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9321495171/)
Installed. Sorry for the crappy pics.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/9324281582_c9fee77754_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9324281582/)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/9321484499_a86c857786_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9321484499/)
I also recieved my recent purchase from YAJ.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/9324501990_b2a8c22746_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9324501990/)
It's all in the details, which you seem to realize. The headliner looks great along with those door handles. 3M usually makes some good stuff no matter what it is. This build just keeps getting better and better :cheers:
mini_fd
07-19-2013, 08:02 PM
That headliner is a nice touch. Maybe down the road for me.
pacman 99
07-20-2013, 10:55 PM
It's all in the details, which you seem to realize. The headliner looks great along with those door handles. 3M usually makes some good stuff no matter what it is. This build just keeps getting better and better :cheers:
Thanks!
Yeah, I like to cover every detail no matter the size. I keep everything balanced and spread the love around the car.....engine bay, interior, exterior , wheels/ suspension etc.
pnoy1duh
07-26-2013, 07:56 PM
I love all the subtle things you've done with your car. As far as the front bumper goes...I don't think the AutoExe is aggressive enough to match the fenders. Believe me, I've been contemplating the exact same set up for a while. Of the choices above I'd go OEM NB2 with Jetstream Clubman R add-ons or the HKS if you can find it. The lines the Jetstream lip creates matches the lines with the fenders real well, while the HKS is aggressive without being over the top. To me the AutoExe's lack of hard angles looks like it was meant to work with the stock body, especially with how subtle it is. Just my thoughts. I wouldn't be totally suprised if you end up liking how they look with your current bumper.
pacman 99
07-28-2013, 12:18 AM
I love all the subtle things you've done with your car. As far as the front bumper goes...I don't think the AutoExe is aggressive enough to match the fenders. Believe me, I've been contemplating the exact same set up for a while. Of the choices above I'd go OEM NB2 with Jetstream Clubman R add-ons or the HKS if you can find it. The lines the Jetstream lip creates matches the lines with the fenders real well, while the HKS is aggressive without being over the top. To me the AutoExe's lack of hard angles looks like it was meant to work with the stock body, especially with how subtle it is. Just my thoughts. I wouldn't be totally suprised if you end up liking how they look with your current bumper.
Yeah..... I still don't know what I'm going to do.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/9380137615_0f1c69f258_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9380137615/)
pacman 99
08-01-2013, 02:47 AM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/9339414683_514c1792c2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9339414683/)
For the past few weeks I've been thinking of ways to do my own door panels...... I think I have an idea on how to achieve that.
I'll reuse the NB2 door panel upper portion. That includes the small triangle piece with the tweeter speaker and the the piece above the groove that runs along the top that will be cut and separated.
The reason I'm reusing this is for 1. Need the piece that protects the glass window when it rolls up and down. 2. These pieces are needed to match perfectly with the dash when the door is closed. 3. Reuse the plastic rivet to secure to the door frame.
The upper long piece will be tapered down as is gets further away from the dash. I'll probably make a super long v cut along the top and then glue the cardboard piece back together. Should be pretty flat once it gets to the edge of the door so it won't rub on my Bride seat. I'll need to figure out a way to close out the gaps where this piece meets with the new flat door panels. Might have to curve the flat panel here.
Below the groove will be the flat portion of the door panel. Probably will use a light material such as thin sheet of compressed board. CF would be too expensive and not sure how good it will match with the rest of my interior.
I'll reuse the stock door panel edges that have the plastic rivets holes on the sides and attach it to the new flat door panel piece. This will help secure the flat panel piece to the door and give it more a clean look rather than seeing screws visible on the flat part of the panel. Again more gluing cardboard pieces together for this part.
For door pulls I'll use a nylon or leather strap and run it inside the door so the screw securing it the the door frame is hidden. A slit will be made on the flat door panel piece for the strap to go through. The slit will be angled and not horizontal.
Sort of like this but with the strap being a bit shorter in length
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/preview_img_08500_zps229beccf.jpg
I'll leave a 8" speaker hole and will try to find a nice looking metal speaker grill to cover it.
Black on black will be the final look I'm looking for.
I'll probably leave the small triangle piece with the tweeter speaker as is......... just so it can flow with the dash. If I wrap this in something else I think it will not flow well with the dash vinyl material.
The long upper piece will get wrapped in black leather with a black single stitch running along the bottom and edge that meets the small triangle piece.
The new flat door panel piece will get wrapped in black alcantara diamond stitch pattern just like my hardtop headliner.
Door pulls will be black in color. I'm leaning towards nylon material at the moment. I thought it will be cool if it was bright red.....but then it might stand out too much.
This whole idea is inspired by the D-technique door panels. Which I think will look fairly close to my mine when I'm done.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/D-techniqueNBdoorpanels_zps9c419afb.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/b0b0f3b6-9a8f-4285-bb35-984c903f1a41_zps8ab5f07a.jpg
I still haven't committed on this but I've been looking on what project to work on next and this is one of those ideas on my checklist.
tsingson
08-01-2013, 07:07 AM
Headliner looks great and I am very interested in seeing how your idea for door panels come out.
pacman 99
08-12-2013, 08:58 PM
Rare out of the garage pic, lol.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/9482920424_9afb3ebf0a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9482920424/)
pacman 99
08-29-2013, 04:17 PM
Not much has happened this month since I made a huge purchase. I snagged a Autoexe front bumper from YAJ. I didn't save that much money buying it used compare to new but I will be receiving it faster so that's the upside. 1 month compare to 5-6 months.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/tarachanteketonton-img600x400-1374643380vrwu8h71703_zps5ac299f8.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/tarachanteketonton-img600x400-1374643380vrwu8h71703_zps5ac299f8.jpg.html)
I also purchased the fender braces from Gragestar's groupbuy. I figured since I'll be replacing my fenders soon it will be a perfect opportunity to add these. One set will be raffled and given a full refund back so I'm hoping its me :p
I started to work on my inner door panels that I was discussing earlier. So far I got a good paper template. I will now transfer it to a cardboard to do more test fitting.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/c020267d-5d3b-43fc-9e73-61ea0b82cf9a_zps29f9783d.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/c020267d-5d3b-43fc-9e73-61ea0b82cf9a_zps29f9783d.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/fde0c245-5eed-45d0-8d4e-5853604e7f50_zps5e64c529.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/fde0c245-5eed-45d0-8d4e-5853604e7f50_zps5e64c529.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/59cab7cf-784d-414d-abb1-b9c32bf54058_zps50dc00e8.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/59cab7cf-784d-414d-abb1-b9c32bf54058_zps50dc00e8.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/ea64805f-3e2a-4485-b3ef-5c20c02e820c_zpsa11baedf.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/ea64805f-3e2a-4485-b3ef-5c20c02e820c_zpsa11baedf.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/34cf7a39-e973-4b65-8884-9e6563191f80_zpsc09330ad.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/34cf7a39-e973-4b65-8884-9e6563191f80_zpsc09330ad.jpg.html)
pnoy1duh
08-29-2013, 06:03 PM
What an ugly bumper. :P
congrats on getting that bumper you've been wanting for a while now!
Seeing how your car has turned out so far....your door panels will probably be awesome. Give me your templates, haha!
Hell yeah, I can't wait to see that new bumper on there. Nice purchase!
pacman 99
08-29-2013, 06:19 PM
What an ugly bumper. :P
congrats on getting that bumper you've been wanting for a while now!
Seeing how your car has turned out so far....your door panels will probably be awesome. Give me your templates, haha!
It's pretty easy. Nothing hard about it.
Oh and thanks!
pacman 99
09-03-2013, 01:17 AM
I was able to work on the door panel this weekend. I transferred my paper template to cardboard and made further refinements.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/a608f187-b5a5-4996-b46d-ac51b941e076_zps0a83526a.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/a608f187-b5a5-4996-b46d-ac51b941e076_zps0a83526a.jpg.html)
I cut the upper half of the NB2 door panel and test fit it on my cardboard template. I cut a bit too much along the top on the cardboard template.....so I need to fix that so there's no gap between pieces. Overall its starting to take shape! I plan to smooth the transition from the upper NB2 door portion to the flat panel with foam. I'll carve the foam so it can line up with the dash as well.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/0f999119-02e9-4917-ac1e-526d47c7ca7f_zps42ddfcd2.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/0f999119-02e9-4917-ac1e-526d47c7ca7f_zps42ddfcd2.jpg.html)
This is a vertex drawing I made in Illustrator to see how the overall look of the panels will look.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/door-panels-update_zpsc64cbc0a.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/door-panels-update_zpsc64cbc0a.jpg.html)
cbaylis77
09-03-2013, 06:15 AM
This is going to be great.
Hyper
09-03-2013, 08:56 AM
I rated your thread 5 stars because your car is awesome dude.
pnoy1duh
09-03-2013, 12:21 PM
That should look better than the NA bumpers everyone's been using. Any plans on putting this towards a production piece? :whistle:
pacman 99
09-03-2013, 01:20 PM
I rated your thread 5 stars because your car is awesome dude.
Cool, thanks.
That should look better than the NA bumpers everyone's been using. Any plans on putting this towards a production piece? :whistle:
I don't know yet. I need to finish mine first to see how much time and money will be needed to complete a set. So far the template has been the most time consuming part since its the most important one. Replicating pieces off of it shouldn't be too bad.
Cost's as of now are ...
(2) 5mm plywood panel boards $15
Nylon Sling Straps $8 shipped
Costs will go up with some custom pieces I need to be made.
mini_fd
09-03-2013, 01:43 PM
The panel looks good
Joker
09-03-2013, 06:53 PM
Awesome door panels!
Dandy
09-03-2013, 08:49 PM
Some really good stuff going on here. :eagerness:
pacman 99
09-08-2013, 06:10 PM
I received my LED interior kit from RetroModern this week. It's a very nice put together wiring kit that made the install super easy.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/0b4ddbf1-cb33-442d-8387-9634de428f58_zpsed2022f6.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/0b4ddbf1-cb33-442d-8387-9634de428f58_zpsed2022f6.jpg.html)
I tapped into the constant 12v in the radio harness. The wire on the instructions said the blue/black strip wire was the one for the constant 12v but for me it turned out to be the blue/red stripe wire.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/79db21f7-d4d9-40d6-9b7f-587ee96076d8_zpse95305b1.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/79db21f7-d4d9-40d6-9b7f-587ee96076d8_zpse95305b1.jpg.html)
The door jam trigger wire on the driver side kick panel was easy for me to find since it was already being used for my car alarm system.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/1b32ee71-7959-4c3b-be94-090f54e77a54_zps2a137fb2.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/1b32ee71-7959-4c3b-be94-090f54e77a54_zps2a137fb2.jpg.html)
I didn't recieve my LED dome light.... so the cabin still looks a bit dim compare to the footwell lights.
Sorry for the crappy pics...
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/a7279c46-2386-4e8c-ac5a-211d5c494244_zpsa46e44d7.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/a7279c46-2386-4e8c-ac5a-211d5c494244_zpsa46e44d7.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/b92f6e5a-78de-487d-b312-1ba34032d0af_zps9fb9b23a.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/b92f6e5a-78de-487d-b312-1ba34032d0af_zps9fb9b23a.jpg.html)
I took the car out around the block to take some pics...here's a few I liked.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/9705351392_571f5c9602_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9705351392/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/9702111049_0b9107426d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9702111049/)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/9702130999_cbce0bc467_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9702130999/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/9705357684_f4254b2760_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/9705357684/)
impulse2010
09-09-2013, 06:15 PM
Looks great.
pacman 99
09-20-2013, 09:43 PM
My flat door panel project stalled a bit bc I was waiting on my new speakers to arrive. I figured this would be the perfect time to add them.
I went with 8" Focal IS 200 integrated component speakers. I got everything I needed to get the job done....dynamat, speaker baffles, T speaker harness.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1829_zps590d7142.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1829_zps590d7142.jpg.html)
10" dynamat
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1831_zpsb3dd3470.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1831_zpsb3dd3470.jpg.html)
Speaker baffles cut.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1833_zps7a166e87.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1833_zps7a166e87.jpg.html)
T harness makes installation super easy...plugs into the OEM speaker harness.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1848_zps619263aa.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1848_zps619263aa.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1837_zps31789b6b.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1837_zps31789b6b.jpg.html)
The extra baffle foam material is great to wrap around the harness to reduce rattles.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1850_zps0c65e94f.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1850_zps0c65e94f.jpg.html)
Speakers installed using OEM mounting holes.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1856_zps06ec1863.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1856_zps06ec1863.jpg.html)
Make holes for the speaker grill bezel.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1859_zps500c3c1b.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1859_zps500c3c1b.jpg.html)
Everything installed.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1868_zps747ece86.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1868_zps747ece86.jpg.html)
Used the OEM mounting bracket for the Focal tweeters. Again the baffle foam material was perfect for making it a super tight fit.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1882_zps6504d119.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1882_zps6504d119.jpg.html)
I ran wiring for the tweeters thru a hole located above the woofers. I added quick disconnect connectors for easy removal of the upper door panels.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1917_zpsdeac1117.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1917_zpsdeac1117.jpg.html)
I got these custom made sling nylon straps. They are 1.5" wide with a 3 " loop. I got a extra red one just for fun.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/DSCN1890_zpsa3292c26.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/DSCN1890_zpsa3292c26.jpg.html)
Cut the extra material from the sling and burn a hole for the bolt.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/96ff53db-4441-4332-9394-dcafe72fb87d_zpse4451574.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/96ff53db-4441-4332-9394-dcafe72fb87d_zpse4451574.jpg.html)
Complete. Just need to make one more cardboard template and it will be ready for the wood panel.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/3980dd8d-ed6f-41e2-9c4d-4728c248e361_zpsa6c3ebee.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/3980dd8d-ed6f-41e2-9c4d-4728c248e361_zpsa6c3ebee.jpg.html)
pacman 99
09-24-2013, 02:25 PM
Second and final cardboard template done.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/ab157496-8c80-42d6-a309-9c8774c065e8_zps402ee82f.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/ab157496-8c80-42d6-a309-9c8774c065e8_zps402ee82f.jpg.html)
pacman 99
10-15-2013, 06:45 PM
I changed the red stitching on my Bride Stradia Sport seat to black. I used a oil based paint Sharpie. A normal Sharpie leaves a purple hue and doesn't really cover the red completely.
Trying to get rid off anything red in the interior. My 350mm deep corn Nardi will be next. I'll probably get it re wrapped in black alcantara with black stitching. S2k start button will be painted black using the same Sharpie markers.
Before
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8308766275_6c53ae1503_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/8308766275/)
After
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2866/10299879763_f05826b24c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/10299879763/)
blu92
10-18-2013, 09:38 PM
Instead of painting the start button, check out a Lotus Elise start button. It's silver/brushed aluminum look. Would look great in your interior.
I<3flippyheadlights
10-19-2013, 12:55 PM
That looks really good! What is making you get rid of the all red?
pacman 99
10-19-2013, 01:59 PM
Instead of painting the start button, check out a Lotus Elise start button. It's silver/brushed aluminum look. Would look great in your interior.
Thanks, I looked it up but its not quite what I'm looking for.
That looks really good! What is making you get rid of the all red?
The door cards pretty much. They will be covered the same as the headliner...black alcantara with black diamond stitching pattern. So it all has to match to look right.
BlitzWing
10-19-2013, 02:30 PM
wow that NB amazing. loving the colour and the effort gone into it so far.
pacman 99
10-27-2013, 09:52 PM
Hardwood panel cut and installed. Fitment is spot on.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/f147a675-2b6a-4353-b3a1-6f923c7d98fe_zps8f57219c.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/f147a675-2b6a-4353-b3a1-6f923c7d98fe_zps8f57219c.jpg.html)
I plan to fill this gap with the same wood panel material. Purchased some c-clamps and wood glue.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/fd01a66a-5c78-4396-ad4e-3f50b58bc2c4_zps279c5b62.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/fd01a66a-5c78-4396-ad4e-3f50b58bc2c4_zps279c5b62.jpg.html)
Ihatecars
10-27-2013, 11:38 PM
Wait, wood?
That just seems so odd compared to the rest of your car. It might turn out nicely. What do I know?
pacman 99
10-27-2013, 11:56 PM
Wait, wood?
That just seems so odd compared to the rest of your car. It might turn out nicely. What do I know?
?
It's not upholstered yet.................. Black alcantara with diamond stitching fabric will be used.
Ihatecars
10-28-2013, 02:47 AM
I guess I should have read through this thread a little more. :fp:
Sounds like it's going to look nice.
Dandy
10-28-2013, 04:05 AM
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DT8Lwsr7fnw/T4NW8HWwY2I/AAAAAAAAC_I/HCRtJcr8wsk/s1600/classy-fabulous.com.png
pacman 99
11-06-2013, 01:16 AM
Final step before upholstery. Added a piece of wood to fill in the gap.
Order for alcantara diamond stitch fabric has been placed.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/5a86060c-9041-45c3-9c2a-770f64200d3d_zpsdbdab227.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/5a86060c-9041-45c3-9c2a-770f64200d3d_zpsdbdab227.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/4233832a-6e46-49c2-b470-a7a683625c50_zps63476359.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/4233832a-6e46-49c2-b470-a7a683625c50_zps63476359.jpg.html)
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/b2b31580-50b8-4de1-a949-e253cf33fef1_zps10d78adb.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/b2b31580-50b8-4de1-a949-e253cf33fef1_zps10d78adb.jpg.html)
Hyper
11-06-2013, 04:02 PM
quick question what fenders do you plan to install in your NB??
artcentermiata
11-06-2013, 04:59 PM
whelp, you win at nb door panels!
jealous
pacman 99
11-06-2013, 05:26 PM
quick question what fenders do you plan to install in your NB??
JetStream Aero fenders..... they are not blister fenders so same as stock.
99149915
I've seen a second version that has a cleaner look.
99169917
Not sure which version I'm getting but either one would be fine. They are in California already waiting to be released from customs :D
whelp, you win at nb door panels!
jealous
Thanks! Great fan of your fastback.
pacman 99
11-17-2013, 01:50 AM
Christmas will be coming early this year :D
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/JetStreamAutoexe_zps0837519a.jpeg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/JetStreamAutoexe_zps0837519a.jpeg.html)
pacman 99
11-18-2013, 04:52 PM
Engine bay updates.
Finally decided to install my Mazdaspeed plug wires over the weekend. What usually is a 5 minute job turned out to be a 2 hr job because of all the aftermarket crap I had blocking access to the plug wires.
Had to remove in order......
1. Cowl cover
2. Engine damper
3. 3pt strut bar
4. JetStream Sparkplug Cover
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/65579698-ed3d-4270-a4f4-76d9e84a9c8c_zps76a87c36.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/65579698-ed3d-4270-a4f4-76d9e84a9c8c_zps76a87c36.jpg.html)
Couldn't fully take out the strut bar thanks to the longer studs on the Tein Basis coilovers.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/ae75dddb-fc32-403c-86b9-89cedd3440ef_zps063c649a.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/ae75dddb-fc32-403c-86b9-89cedd3440ef_zps063c649a.jpg.html)
Too bad these will be covered ...they look so good.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/a1a0d7a9-f688-497b-b6db-b4c84f6190f9_zps7e89fae2.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/a1a0d7a9-f688-497b-b6db-b4c84f6190f9_zps7e89fae2.jpg.html)
A few weeks back I bought these stealth black C clamps from Sure Motorsports for my AutoExe intake. Sometimes I think I spend to much money on dress up items.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/cbdaedb2-64e6-4744-abbc-a6cd4115c907_zpsacbb79c6.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/cbdaedb2-64e6-4744-abbc-a6cd4115c907_zpsacbb79c6.jpg.html)
Installed.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/bb7729fa-3faa-4ad0-bdc7-d053677afc49_zpsb52be6a7.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/bb7729fa-3faa-4ad0-bdc7-d053677afc49_zpsb52be6a7.jpg.html)
And....a month ago I decided to reroute the Map/Boost vacuum lines on the passenger side of the engine bay. I moved all of these solenoids and sensors to the back of the fuse box were they are kinda hidden.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/98586d4f-0363-4403-b5d7-0d7b390fd6b9_zpsf55f5bed.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/98586d4f-0363-4403-b5d7-0d7b390fd6b9_zpsf55f5bed.jpg.html)
Bracket that got removed.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/9f6ee8e8-855e-4f3a-ba8c-514ee8389597_zps222bfa08.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/9f6ee8e8-855e-4f3a-ba8c-514ee8389597_zps222bfa08.jpg.html)
The next day after doing this vacuum reroute I drove the car to the airport to drop off my roommate and the car lost all power as I was leaving the terminal..... no acceleration whatsoever. I was coming down a ramp so with the momentum i managed to roll the car down and pullover. I didn't turn off the car and the idle seemed fine...I popped the hood and went straight to my rerouted vacuum lines....I figured a line must of kinked or collapsed since I did a very sloppy job and kinda just jammed all of those lines in that corner of the engine bay. I jiggled and moved them around ....and went back inside the car and turned it off. I turned the car back on and rev'd the engine and I had power again. Ever since this incident the car has been running like crap thou.
Car idles perfect with no CEL but I have no top end power under hard acceleration. Exhaust sounds louder than usual. Most power seems to be lost at 3,500 rpm's and higher. I can't really get it to rev above 4,000 rpm's unless the car is in park or neutral..even then it only goes up to 5k ish.
I figured I might have a clogged cat so I purchased a IR gun to check the temperatures of the inlet and outlet spots of the cat but the inlet was cooler than the outlet. 315 F inlet 375 F outlet. So I kinda ruled that out...Unless those temperatures are too hot?
I also did other maintenance stuff to see it would help...clean air filer, replace old pvc valve, change plug wires, test camshaft sensor with a new one....none of it helped. One thing I did noticed a bit strange was that the vacuum cap that is located on top of the intake manifold near the throttle body was almost 3/4 of the way out. It must of moved when the car lost power.
What else could it be? Fuel pump? Clogged fuel filter? Timing belt skipped a tooth? Did my MAP/boost sensor mess up? or the vacuum solenoids connected to it?
Any help/suggestions would be great.
Ciotti
11-18-2013, 06:41 PM
You get those black hose clamps from these guys?
http://shop.davadmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&sort=20a&page=2
Don't know how to help with your poss of power problem, I did the same thing removing that bracket and putting everything back behind the fuse box last year and have had no problems. Maybe reverse the vacuum hoses one at a time to make sure they didn't get screwed up during the move/tuck?
pacman 99
11-18-2013, 06:58 PM
You get those black hose clamps from these guys?
http://shop.davadmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&sort=20a&page=2
Don't know how to help with your poss of power problem, I did the same thing removing that bracket and putting everything back behind the fuse box last year and have had no problems. Maybe reverse the vacuum hoses one at a time to make sure they didn't get screwed up during the move/tuck?
No I got them from Street Unit.
http://www.streetunit.com/Universal_Components_s/1752.htm
Yeah, that's another possibility ... I'll have to see a stock setup to compare. I did my best to keep track of all the vacuum lines but there's always a chance I might of screwed up.
Kevin
11-18-2013, 07:49 PM
I gotta tell ya man.. I love your car, it's too good
pacman 99
11-18-2013, 08:04 PM
I gotta tell ya man.. I love your car, it's too good
Thanks. The front end will get a major makeover in the next few weeks.
pacman 99
11-27-2013, 03:47 PM
Package 1 arrived. These fenders have been on a 9 month journey to get here....
The quality is awesome and are extremely light. They are already drilled and set to go. Even the fender lip is gone and requires no cutting.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/11090023753_bb6ef2bdcc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11090023753/)
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2871/11089839085_922132c64c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11089839085/)
Package 2 containing the AutoExe front bumper is MIA. Kinda pissed off....wasn't expecting more drama. Hopefully it was placed in a different truck and will arrive eventually.
treeafodo
11-27-2013, 10:01 PM
That intake is sexy! Those fenders will be sweet too.
tanakapz
11-28-2013, 02:42 AM
love em, if i may ask, can you pm me the price you paid on the autoexe bumper and the jetstream fenders? i'm interested in the exact same ones.
Weeblewobble
11-28-2013, 09:31 PM
Those fenders are sex.... In for pics on the car!
pacman 99
12-02-2013, 06:31 PM
Yay. The missing piece.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/11180216623_9d323ce101_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11180216623/)
snake520
12-02-2013, 06:37 PM
Wow, what is that :o
pacman 99
12-02-2013, 06:40 PM
NB1 AutoExe front bumper.
RotorNutFD3S
12-02-2013, 10:55 PM
NB1 AutoExe front bumper.
I've always said that if something were to happen to my GV nose, I'd move on to an AutoExe bumper. Good choice man! :)
pacman 99
12-17-2013, 04:44 PM
Another update of my never ending door panel project.
I had to add in a piece since I noticed I had left a pretty big gap near the footwell area of the door.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7375/11248652064_ceaa991b41_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248652064/)
Then I bought some custom MDF rings for the door panels.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3766/11248680106_ed28808538_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248680106/)
They are angled/tapered from 3/4" to 1/2"
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/11248694746_91c0f4c01a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248694746/)
Then they are glued to the speaker hole. They are meant to space out the door panel evenly along the door sill but I can also see it improve audio and reduce road noise from coming inside the car.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3685/11248768753_e02affc2fe_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248768753/)
Perfect fitment and looks good.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/11248832643_f333bd9db8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248832643/)
Flush against door sill.....no gaps.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/11248786925_5681b79e3c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248786925/)
Unfortunately the spacing created by the mdf rings meant the speaker grill wont longer fit as it will hit the dash when the door is closed. I will need to find a slimmer speaker grill setup or replace the grill base with a new custom one out of metal.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/11248798406_74fb63e79e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248798406/)
On the back I reused a clip to mount the panel to the door frame. One was just enough. I cut a piece of the yellow plastic on the back of the clip to make it smaller in height and glued it to the panel using all purpose glue. It worked perfectly.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/11248846704_3d08ba02a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248846704/)
I bought a roll of weather seal to pad some areas to avoid any vibrations. The small rectangular piece at the bottom is another spacer.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/11263351664_d03ed0e807_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11263351664/)
I received my alcantara diamond quilted fabric just in time for the next step. Made by JPM Coachworks.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/11248805453_b483ba1690_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11248805453/)
Gluing has begun.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/11410349925_4850a93096_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11410349925/)
Ihatecars
12-17-2013, 07:42 PM
Very nice.
Lot's of high quality work and materials going into these door cards.
artcentermiata
12-17-2013, 08:27 PM
These door panels are choice! nice work for sure!
You are approaching Morgan territory with all this wood HAHA!
pacman 99
12-18-2013, 06:34 PM
Yay, finally done.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/11442059446_e7633f2019_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11442059446/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/11442127943_33f5529cd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11442127943/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/11442230144_e93df136ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11442230144/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11442194003_1caa4fe15e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11442194003/)
One thing I forgot to consider was the thickness of the foam on the quilted alcantara fabric. Barely cleared the openings for the sling strap and the door handle. On the side near the door jam it's rubbing and door won't close easily. So I'll probably trim the rubber seal a bit for some clearance.
NB door sills are kinda bulky and it's a super tight fit. I don't want the alcantara to rub on it and wear off over time. I'll probably try NA door sills since they are slimmer and more flat. Anybody knows if its a direct fit? NA door sills on a NB....
treeafodo
12-18-2013, 07:50 PM
I like those!
artcentermiata
12-18-2013, 08:43 PM
Sex
May i suggest re-wrapping the upper bar to finish off that rough edge?
pacman 99
12-18-2013, 08:46 PM
Sex
May i suggest re-wrapping the upper bar to finish off that rough edge?
Yea! Already planning on that. Going to get it wrapped in black leather with some nice stitching along the bottom edge. I plan on adding a speaker grill as well.
Here's the sketch I did a long time ago.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/frivera2121/door-panels-update_zpsc64cbc0a.jpg (http://s454.photobucket.com/user/frivera2121/media/door-panels-update_zpsc64cbc0a.jpg.html)
treeafodo
12-18-2013, 10:35 PM
That sketch is retro yet modern at the same time.
Can't wait for the fenders and bumper to be installed. Any eta on that?
pacman 99
12-19-2013, 12:40 AM
^ No not really. Hopefully in January.
pacman 99
12-26-2013, 02:27 PM
You'll never guess whats in this box....
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/11570204015_ea0f7be4c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/90193343@N05/11570204015/)
artcentermiata
12-26-2013, 04:48 PM
JDM girlfriend?
tsingson
12-26-2013, 04:49 PM
Louis Vuitton SARS mask?
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