View Full Version : Alex's IDONTKNOWWHATTHEHELLIMDOING Build. (NA6CE)
Caoboy
01-03-2012, 03:49 PM
Here is my current project. It's a 1992 NA6CE in classic red. The original plan for this car was to get it on track for as little $$ as possible. You can say phase 1 was complete, as I got the car out at SOW, Buttonwillow and Autoclub Speedway. Since getting my ass handed to me at every Miata Challenge event, I set out to make my car competitive in the MC street class. I got a little carried away, and now my car sits right in the middle of Mod class.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6623415995_8c0bfcce73_b.jpg
Specs currently are:
Suspension/Footwork:
-DGR Track Spec Coilovers (10/7 kg springs)
-15x9 949 Racing 6UL
-Hankook RS2 225/45/15
-Sportmax 501 for DD use
-Flyin' Miata Front Sway bar
-Carbing 4 point Front Subframe Brace
-949 Racing Endlinks (F/R)
-1.8L brakes Hawk HP+ Pads
-Depowered PS rack
-Superpro Steering Rack Bushings
-FM Frame Rail Braces
Power/Engine:
-Racing Beat Intake
-Fujitsubo Exhaust
-Mishimoto Radiator
-Ebay Header
-T3 Test Pipe
Exterior:
-Hard Top
-Rennemetal Tow hooks
-GV Replica Lip
Interior:
-Rennenmetal hardtop mounts
-Daikei Hub
-Worn out Sparco 383 wheel
-Autopower Bolt in Roll Cage
-Recaro SPG with TC Designs floor mount
-!n-joy Radio delete plate
-Crowe Harness
-4.3 FD Torsen
Caoboy
01-03-2012, 03:52 PM
Back when I first got the car (Phase 1):
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/atang91/Miata/DSC08519.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/atang91/Miata/DSC08525.jpg
Changed from the original RB springs to GC's
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4774211437_fde23b58d8_b.jpg
Added cool stikars
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4774211503_0254449774_b.jpg
Then I got backed into :(
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4828364197_803bc3307e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4828367941_e56feee5e2_b.jpg
Caoboy
01-03-2012, 03:56 PM
Since getting backed into, Phase 2 was initiated:
Got a set of 6ul's and Kumho XS to get awesome in MC street class
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5108403353_df0ed16c56_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/5143654171_04787a1410_b.jpg
Changed my spark plug wires, added a TDR rad cooling plate and RB intake:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/5143653625_e676d1e0b2_b.jpg
Made a mistake and traded my original Panasports for Rota RB's:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5623288080_415cbdc477_z.jpg
And then all hell broke loose on my build (Enter Phase 3....i guess?):
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6227827737_40f520005e_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6228345822_037fd00557_z.jpg
Caoboy
01-03-2012, 03:58 PM
Then I got lucky and got rid of those Rota RB's, and picked up a GV replica lip
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6423681309_c6d4ef607b_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6601057677_147fe3d3ce_b.jpg
MartyMcfly
01-03-2012, 08:41 PM
Car looks great. I love the raised white letters in the last pic. Looks mean.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6601057677_147fe3d3ce_b.jpg
Close your trunk. :p
Caoboy
01-06-2012, 12:05 AM
On an impulse buy, I bought a green/white oil temp gauge from the Renown GB.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6645305627_4b97a9c4a8_b.jpg
Then I realized I don't have an adapter plate. Then I realized I probably would want to do an oil cooler too if I'm at it.
So I ate a lunchables:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6645307167_054784597d_b.jpg
Caoboy
01-08-2012, 09:13 PM
I got bored today, and had some reflective tape lying around, so I did this:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6662036411_40cb7f7126_b.jpg
I don't know why I had reflective tape in the first place....
Then I decided to record a video of my exhaust. Sounds like poop. :( And my car really needs a wash. I'm comparing how my car looks now to my previous pictures, and it makes me sad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFOr-JxYfI
stormin'norman
01-09-2012, 12:34 AM
Do you have any photos or details on the Carbing subframe brace you mentioned? Car sounds awesome btw.
Caoboy
01-09-2012, 02:24 PM
I'll get you some pictures the next time I have my car up on stands. It connects from the subframe where most subframe braces go, to the most rearward mounting point of the subframe to the chassis. I noticed a huge difference with it. It just gets loose after a while.
Caoboy
01-24-2012, 03:27 PM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6756575089_ce37d19630_b.jpg
Got me a red hardtop. :3
ChrisJuliano
01-25-2012, 05:35 PM
Love it! Makes me miss my bronze 6uls.
Coupeloop
01-27-2012, 11:24 PM
wuhhhhh!!! NICE.
p.s. i've been asking around for any openings for you and jeff lol
Caoboy
02-18-2012, 08:14 PM
Hey Nial,
I'm too lazy to jack up my car, but I found this photo I took of the carbing brace while I was going through my flickr.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5006/5290458985_c0e3804670_z.jpg
MartyMcfly
02-19-2012, 10:46 AM
Thats not the Fujitsubo exhaust, is it?
Looks a lot the the GReddy, but it doesn't hang as low.
Caoboy
02-19-2012, 02:50 PM
Nah, that thing is an old Kakimoto I think. I sold it shortly after installing it.
Caoboy
02-19-2012, 02:54 PM
Put my artpants on and took some pics of my car.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6899545695_0f0b003dec_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6899546757_e012ed379d_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6899544677_22194eec19_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6899542897_77413d4b92_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6899541931_795305da7b_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6899540991_71cefcab68_b.jpg
Excited for Miatas at MRLS!
stormin'norman
02-19-2012, 04:53 PM
Nice to see the Carbing brace photo. Looks neat. I'm feelin the interior as well I want a full cage badly.
Caoboy
04-02-2012, 02:12 PM
Whoring out my expensive track photos:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7036600073_4c3e1fe43d_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/7036601673_48076a774f_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/6890508142_17b26c6b7d_c.jpg
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6223/7036609841_c51d52b3cf_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/6890526058_97e619076a_c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6890521148_c08f4724bc_c.jpg
rikaro
04-02-2012, 05:32 PM
lol your miata sort of reminds me of my old civic. I had the same green tree freshener on my red car and my car was gutted and looks oem haha
http://www.matt-kwok.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/20100930-Matt-Kwok-matteg-09.jpg
Caoboy
04-02-2012, 08:04 PM
lol, nice.
Here is some video from sessions 2 and 3. Featured in session 2 is the goddamn rio grande and JonB spinning out. Session 3 is just me sliding around and being a pussy everywhere.
http://youtu.be/o80W1mbGzw8
http://youtu.be/foYqdEEkguA
friday
04-02-2012, 08:28 PM
Just a little wet out there.
Caoboy
04-03-2012, 12:38 AM
my reflections of the track day:
sadly, i must say this is my worst track day ever. although i did learn a lot by having to drive in the rain, i was nowhere near prepared or in the mental state for a track day (perhaps the previous night’s festivities threw me off my game). to start off, i did no prep work after arriving to the track. normally, after a drivers meeting i’m inspecting the car, and making sure my tire pressures are where i want to start for the first session. however, i did nothing this time. just let the car be how it was when i rolled up. something i really shouldn’t have done, because i was on a new tire/wheel setup, a new [to me] suspension setup, and a new, less aggressive alignment. i had no idea what i was setting myself up for.
even when i was on track, something was off. after watching my video, i noticed that i wasn’t even fully strapped into my seat. i knew i wasn’t taking the correct line for a lot of corners, but for some reason, i never corrected it. i don’t know what i was thinking. perhaps it was because of the rain, and the fact i knew my tires were pretty much useless? it could have been anything. all in know is that i left a ton of time on the table. all over the course. the car did not feel stable at all in the wet, and when we finally had a dry session, i didn’t get enough clean laps to clock in a fast lap and get familiar with my setup. i just didn’t have any confidence in my new setup in order to push myself. needless to say, i am very disappointed in myself. possibly my only track day of the year, and i botch it.
Caoboy
06-05-2012, 09:35 PM
My friend decided to take some pictures of my car. Drove without a top for about a week. I never knew the glorious sounds my car made.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/479077_3400061393754_1036350006_32925922_140091572 _o.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/456741_3400056353628_1464625693_o.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/477156_3400055993619_293256219_o.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/411589_3400055393604_1036350006_32925901_134963553 7_o.jpg
Other than that, no real updates for the car. I never fixed my ISCV because the Mishimoto radiator is so thick I can't remove my crossover pipe without removing a fan. And I'm much too lazy for that.
I really need to ditch these RS2's. I locked up on an offramp this morning.
Caoboy
08-12-2012, 10:25 PM
boom.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7769991740_def95694a1_o.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7769991612_4f4cd35e0b_o.jpg
tsingson
08-13-2012, 07:19 AM
Were those film pictures?
Caoboy
08-13-2012, 10:19 AM
Yes sir.
tsingson
08-13-2012, 10:45 AM
It's been a while since I have seen film pictures.
Caoboy
08-14-2012, 01:45 PM
Someone trade me cars damn it.
tsingson
08-14-2012, 01:53 PM
What are you looking for?
Caoboy
08-14-2012, 01:59 PM
NB with a roll bar and hardtop.
Caoboy
09-19-2012, 10:16 PM
Guess I should update this thread since no one with a NB wants to trade.
Got me a pax seat:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/7984135279_2f8cc9dae0_b.jpg
Did some cuttin'
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7984135159_59ab7dcb7b_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7984135055_cd467420f5_b.jpg
Got me some new tires:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7984140876_e4cfbc8b83_b.jpg
And felt kinda artsy:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/7984135361_6641254896_b.jpg
Also been looking into a single center exit exhaust. Nial suggested this thing. What do you think?
http://www.jdmshit.com/parts/components/SpoonMuffler/40.jpg
http://www.jdmshit.com/parts/components/SpoonMuffler/41.jpg
However, I got a fix it ticket for my exhaust last night. So I has a sad.
Willywongka
09-20-2012, 04:35 AM
You got a ticket cause it was too loud?
Caoboy
09-20-2012, 09:57 AM
That is what the officer said. However I was cruising on 880s going like 55-ish mph.
etikoner
09-21-2012, 02:43 PM
That's crazy. It's one of the quietest exhausts while cruising.
Really sucks.
Caoboy
09-21-2012, 04:07 PM
I'm guessing he saw the shiny with the aggressive bumper cut and tried to nab me for illegal parts. He was kinda thrown off when he saw the full cage.
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