What did you do to your NA today 2014?

[iKhanh]

After being kinda lazy and irritated about my LSD, finally got my Revlimiter gauges done. I've got to admit, the oil pressure gauge was the most difficult. I found that backing off the needle just a tad will let it correctly; press it on all the way and the needle will "stick". While I was at it, painted the needles and put on the AWD needle caps I got from Rspeed two years ago. =)

I also noticed that with the blue bulb condoms, it's actually quite dim, enough that the needles barely, if at all, illuminate. So I just took the condos off. Probably will get LEDs to solve that problem.

[atank]

After being kinda lazy and irritated about my LSD, finally got my Revlimiter gauges done. I've got to admit, the oil pressure gauge was the most difficult. I found that backing off the needle just a tad will let it correctly; press it on all the way and the needle will "stick". While I was at it, painted the needles and put on the AWD needle caps I got from Rspeed two years ago. =)

I also noticed that with the blue bulb condoms, it's actually quite dim, enough that the needles barely, if at all, illuminate. So I just took the condos off. Probably will get LEDs to solve that problem.

That really looks great!!!!!!

[TheQuickness]

Got these for Christmas :)

[Ihatecars]

Craft Square?
They look great.

[speedypenguin]

I took pict-cha. :P

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/11699727003_544d4ce129_b.jpg

[TheQuickness]

Craft Square?
They look great.

Thanks. They are APR Formula GT3s. I like um. Haven't seen the craft square pieces before.

[tsingson]

Speedy, Jazz looks great. I always read about your updates. Nothing but goodness in there.

[speedypenguin]

Speedy, Jazz looks great. I always read about your updates. Nothing but goodness in there.

Cheers, tsingson. :)


I also noticed that with the blue bulb condoms, it's actually quite dim, enough that the needles barely, if at all, illuminate. So I just took the condos off. Probably will get LEDs to solve that problem.

iKhanh, I tried out the blue blub condoms and encountered the same dilemma as you. I am actually considering getting LEDs too, so I'm looking forward to your next update. :)

[Jimmy Vee]

Installed stainless steel wiper blades and IL motorsports hood struts
http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4607/pvkh.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img32/4189/q6d0.jpg

[Ihatecars]

Those wiper blades look really good!

[Malibu Q]

Installed stainless steel wiper blades and IL motorsports hood struts

I was shocked to see your car is red. I had just presumed it looked like your avatar image. I see you have just installed new carpet. Is that the Australian made Knox carpet? If so, what do you think about it?

[Jimmy Vee]

I was shocked to see your car is red. I had just presumed it looked like your avatar image. I see you have just installed new carpet. Is that the Australian made Knox carpet? If so, what do you think about it?

Hopefully it will look like the avatar image at some point this year. I've just done the centre console cover, the rest is the standard stuff that came with the car almost 25 years ago.

[93miatale]

I bought my miata a new friend to sleep with at night so it's not alone :)

2009 Smart Fortwo Brabus Edition. Very rare car. Not a ad on kit it's and actual brabus edition car. Took me two years to find one in a convertible...My car is so happy now.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/vwgti101/sd2_zps8a39d226.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vwgti101/media/sd2_zps8a39d226.jpg.html)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/vwgti101/sd1_zpsaaa19f6a.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vwgti101/media/sd1_zpsaaa19f6a.jpg.html)


http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/vwgti101/smart7_zps04129932.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vwgti101/media/smart7_zps04129932.jpg.html)

[Chops]

Added some "lightness" to my car today. :mrgreen: It's the Moss light kit. Only took about 10 minutes to do. In the near future, I'll be ordering new LED's for them along with the main dash light (which I also flipped when I reinstalled it).

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v101/p948877471-5.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v127/p575499384-5.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v122/p910367701-5.jpg

[Chops]

And at night...

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v120/p125386262-5.jpg

[Jimmy Vee]

Installed my Prototipo and a DIY antenna delete.
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/5757/jx8f.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img132/1269/ixpx.jpg

[atank]

^^Looks Good Jimmy^^:D

[93miatale]

OMG, I have been looking for those online Where exactly did you get them I will order them ASAP*

[Jimmy Vee]

I drove over a tram line or slop job pothole repair and killed the two-week old clock in my dash:cry:


OMG, I have been looking for those online Where exactly did you get them I will order them ASAP*
Was this directed at me or Chops? The antenna delete is done with These bolts and washers (http://www.probolt-usa.com/aluminium/aluminium-bolts-and-washers-countersunk.html?qty_in_pack=171&thread_washer_dia=164) aswell as a rubber washer and a fender washer. They come in blue, black, gold, purple, orange, red or silver.

[Chops]

OMG, I have been looking for those online Where exactly did you get them I will order them ASAP*


I drove over a tram line or slop job pothole repair and killed the two-week old clock in my dash:cry:


Was this directed at me or Chops? The antenna delete is done with These bolts and washers (http://www.probolt-usa.com/aluminium/aluminium-bolts-and-washers-countersunk.html?qty_in_pack=171&thread_washer_dia=164) aswell as a rubber washer and a fender washer. They come in blue, black, gold, purple, orange, red or silver.

And if you were referring to me, I bought the light kit (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/40-1068.html) here. :mrgreen:

[Dave737]

Got some of this from http://bigzfabric.com/site/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=606_607&products_id=3899&zenid=c938f8b22ecac5a13e9fc4cdef32de4c
$28 after shipping 10633

Test fit 10634

Installed10635

Also had to replaced the tombstone. The old one shattered into about 50 pieces.

[Agent☣Orange]

Very cool ^



Not my NA and not exciting but just screwing around with idle
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Gearheads%20Miata%20Club%20stuff/IMG_1131eml_zpsec5c93ea.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Gearheads%20Miata%20Club%20stuff/IMG_1125eml_zps1f2fb6e3.jpg


Gratuitous OTM photo bombing
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Gearheads%20Miata%20Club%20stuff/IMG_1128eml_zps458c55b6.jpg

[speedypenguin]

Nice work, Dave737! Haha I also did some quilted vinyl interior work. Been wondering what Navy quilted vinyl would like...might try to make my own "DIY Nakamae" covers and compare with the Nakamae covers installed in Jazz.

http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/1751afa679c411e3bcb31235cf0a2eeb_6.jpg

[Chops]

Today was the 3 year anniversary of ownership of my car. Anyway, I lubed up all the door hinges and hood hinges, hosed down the passenger side of the engine compartment as the overflow hose somehow came off of the coolant overflow tank and blew coolant all over the place, then proceeded to give the ole' girl a good bath as it's been well over 6 months since I washed her last. And wouldn't you know it, a couple hours later we just happened to have a big, nasty thunderstorm come rolling through and dirty the whole car back up again. Son of a... :angry:

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v100/p894664730-4.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v90/p797365915-4.jpg

[theothersawyer]

I forgot my cars anniversary this year....I felt terrible!

[psulja]

Removed my stock rad and upper rad hose, which is a pain because of my reroute. Then started trying to clean up the passenger side of the engine bay because the wires turned into a big mess last time i put the motor in. Very tempted to do a tuck in my engine bay and see just how much room I can get in there.

Was going to do some interior work but got distracted by the mess of wiring.

[The Driver]

Drove her for the first time, since Dec 18 2013. Hello 2014!

[winningblue]

Finally got my new door panels cut out today. Still lots to do but it's starting to look half decent.

http://i.imgur.com/R9754A9l.jpg

[psulja]

Finally got my new door panels cut out today. Still lots to do but it's starting to look half decent.

That's almost exactly what I want to do with mine, love that look for the door cards!

[theothersawyer]

Well, I was going to work on my car, but then the garage broke! I was just minding my own business inside when I heard a loud noise, and now the garage door doesn't open!

[Dave737]

Got the S2000 start switch wired up. I would never have done it without Revlimiter.net
Thank you Adam for the wright up.

10696

[The Driver]

For the first time in two weeks, I drove it to work. It felt GOOD! Before I got to the office, I checked the last time that I gassed her up... It was 27 days ago!!! :O

[WASABI]

For the first time in two weeks...the last time that I gassed her up... It was 27 days ago!!! :O

Sheeeez 27 days? I haven't driven mine since last August!!! About 200 DAYS! :cry2: :cry: :grumpy:

[BlitzWing]

Found out my heater hose had sprung a massive leak :( so thats been ordered. Guess I should be happy its a fairly easy repair.

[The Driver]

Sheeeez 27 days? I haven't driven mine since last August!!! About 200 DAYS! :cry2: :cry: :grumpy:

Oh, what a pitty...

[MX5RACER]

Wasn't today, but this past Saturday.

http://www.photoreflect.com/store/ThumbPage.aspx?r=1&e=9197951&g=0A6J00GH12

[The Driver]

Had a date last night, and didn't feel like driving the truck... After I picked my date up, it started snowing... Never a fan of driving the Miata in snowy roads, as it has summer tires...

[WASABI]

... So you had to pull over to the side of the road, and you're all like "Hey baby, we gotta snuggle to keep warm." And She's like "Oh my God how we gonna snuggle in a Miata?" And you say "Let's hop in the back!" And she tries, because she's blonde, and knocks herself out on your roll bar, and you go all Quagmire...


https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6795254528/hF60C320E/

[The Driver]

My Miata doesn't have a rollbar. And no, no passenger seat action, as it was our first date, and I generally behave like a gentleman on a first date. But, I know for a fact that PLENTY can be achieved in a Miata, even with the top up... (or in my case, the hard top on).

[Martin]

My Miata doesn't have a rollbar. And no, no passenger seat action, as it was our first date, and I generally behave like a gentleman on a first date. But, I know for a fact that PLENTY can be achieved in a Miata, even with the top up... (or in my case, the hard top on).
I'm very happy that I did not sit in your car at Hallett!

[The Driver]

I'm very happy that I did not sit in your car at Hallett!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Only ATTRACTIVE female passengers need to worry...

[Jimmy Vee]

Started on my front bumper mod AKA project-get-frustrated-half-way-through-and-just-buy-one-new
Using SMAC's build as a guide. So far I've only braced the bumper and sprayed some primer so I can mark out the design.
http://i.imgur.com/VAmiY99.jpg

[Cxmoney]

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm459/CxMoney/car/AD0BBAC1-307F-4D81-9C19-1D495B72CBAB_zpszszvhmnx.jpg (http://s319.photobucket.com/user/CxMoney/media/car/AD0BBAC1-307F-4D81-9C19-1D495B72CBAB_zpszszvhmnx.jpg.html)

trying to spice up the interior a little bit.

[psulja]

That should be pretty nice.

I started making shopping carts on a bunch of different vendor's sites getting ready for the spring. Going to be an expensive spring.

[Dandy]

trying to spice up the interior a little bit.

Spice? Is that a leather dash I see?
http://www.mimifroufrou.com/scentedsalamander/images/english-leather-dana-ad.jpg

[Cxmoney]

haha. yes, spice. trying to give a new vintage styled look. and yes, it is leather. =p

[Martin]

That leather covered dash is gonna look great.

I installed my revlimiter HVAC panel and hazard toggle switches.

Also added a switch to the wire that tells the amp to turn on. Now I can plug in my phone after I turn on the key and not get a pop from the speakers. Should have installed that switch long ago.

My oldest son helped me with both projects.

[The Driver]

Washed it, two coats of wax and dusted the interior. Car looks "pimp"! :)

[JamieH]

Installed the RS Products meter panel and JASS Performance needle caps.

http://i.imgur.com/V6BFulPh.jpg

Also went ahead and rewired the airbag and pop-up lights per Adam's write-up.

[theothersawyer]

That looks fantastic!

[Lpyang]

Nb rear and side aero
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/LP_yang/DSC04123.jpg

[tsingson]

Looks freaking great!

[JamieH]

OK, so there has been something that has been bothering me a little over a year now. The JASS Performance low-pros are great. They look good and provide better than stock light output. But... the surrounds that come with them have been catching/binding on the rubber flaps in front of the headlights. Which, I have no idea what their actual name is, so that's what I've been calling them. So, I was going to try to get an extra set of the rubber flaps to trim and keep my stock flaps in case I ever needed to go back to stock. Well, I just couldn't take it any more. So I got to work.

http://i.imgur.com/yFecn7M.jpg

Here's what was happening and it had been doing so for a year. I just put up with it. But the noise it made had finally drove me to the breaking point that something had to be done. This is unsightly and makes a horrible noise as if something in your great new lights is breaking.

http://i.imgur.com/En0y8qz.jpg

Here I've removed the driver's side flap. They are held in by small push type clips. I was able to get my hand underneath and pinch the clips to push them out.

Before I started putting my hands in a possibly dangerous place, I removed the pop-up fuse in the fuse box by the wiper motor. It's listed as Retractor and is a 30 Amp fuse. I also had to unplg the connecter to the wiper motor to open the fuse box lid enough to get to the fuse.

http://i.imgur.com/hdzi9RN.jpg

Here is the piece that the headlights are catching on. You can actually see where the JASS surrounds have been rubbing against the flap in the left corner.

http://i.imgur.com/ovS5Ksv.jpg

I remember these little clips being mint at one point. All of the binding of the flaps must have broken them a bit. Though they are delicate as the years of sitting below hot lights makes them brittle. You can see what You've got to pinch to get them out.

http://i.imgur.com/6RCCEhN.jpg

I did a bit of eyeballing on this. I marked where I needed to remove some material with a sharpie then started cutting with a razor blade and pair of small scissors. I used a dremel tool to round the corners. No reason this can't look somewhat OEM.

http://i.imgur.com/Ui8PPDN.jpg

Had to do a bit of extra trimming on the other side. Remember, cut a little at a time and test fit. If you need to remove more, no big deal, if you have cut too much... well, not much to be done.

http://i.imgur.com/U54claL.jpg

Once I had done one, I flipped it over and traced what was removed from one side to the other. Still had to take a little more out of one corner of the other flap. Also pictured are the aforementioned tools used to do this.

http://i.imgur.com/ZhOsl2o.jpg

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

I wasn't sure if this was going to be enough. But after plugging everything back up and operating the pop-ups a few times, no more rubber flap binding! No more horrible noises!

Here's some videos of the lights in action after this small bit of trimming.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxg-6Z-m_MI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4UyPKWd4jc

Hopefully this is helpful to others who have the JASS lights and may have this problem.

If anyone is wondering why I didn't just remove the flaps and be done there, well, that is just lazy. And it doesn't look as nice either.

[bada55mofo]

Today I stained my center console and got most of the stuff to do a winky mod.

[JLBMX5]

That's it Jamie I am coming to your house when I get my lights. Seems like you have more info on installing them than any instructions I can find.

[JamieH]

Yeah, the instructions for them aren't great. I really wish I had took pics when I installed them. If you really would like my help installing yours, let me know. At worst, we have to look at mine to see how I did it the first time. Mine probably aren't put together exactly as JASS intended, but they've been working very well for just over a year.

[Malibu Q]

omgpham did a great writeup of his Jass Low Profile install on his blog (http://omgpham.com/low-profile-headlight-install).

I had the same problem with the headlight flaps and removed them.

[meehata]

Finally got a hardtop :)

[WASABI]

Finally got a hardtop :)

Congratulations! Take good care of it (lock it down). These are getting harder and harder to find.

[meehata]

Congratulations! Take good care of it (lock it down). These are getting harder and harder to find.

Thanks! Oh yeah, it's locked down already. I'm glad I found one locally. :D <--- Had this face all the way home EVEN with heavy rain and traffic LOL

[JamieH]

There really is something like a child's joy when you get HT for the first time.

[JLBMX5]

I just picked up an uncracked dash with perfect crash pad and a worn out seat that I am going to remove foam from to redo my foamectomy in my seat all for 90.00

[JamieH]

Installed the soft top headliner.

http://i.imgur.com/lkDr7tA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/s6JyZc8.jpg

I like the way it looks, but I'm having to cheat to make it work.The rear bow on my top is completely wrapped by the top material. So I can't use the 3rd bow channel of the headliner as intended. Instead it's being pulled against and up by the rollbar. I'm going to run it for a little bit, see how it does. Also, instead of velcro (which I'm still unsure how that would hold the front of the headliner in place) I've tucked it into the rubber finishing piece up front. Everything seems to be snug staying in place. Time will tell if this stays with Betty.

[JamieH]

Made some adjustments on the headliner. Check that out in my build thread. Also, installed a Retro Hazard Switch from Adam.

http://i.imgur.com/SCqa856.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LHSwgg0.jpg

More on the Retro Hazard Switch in my build thread as well.

[garageSTAR]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/Miata/DSC_5997_25x25.jpg

[iKhanh]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/Miata/DSC_5997_25x25.jpg

I want those mirrors!

[Phatmiata]

Looks Like Carbon Fiber Craft Squares, quite sure those are no longer in production for NA Miatas but you can probably score some used ones

[iKhanh]

That's what I thought too. Whenever there is a set foot sale though they're so expensive!

[Vegard]

They are still available new, go ahead and buy.

Also if you keep an eye on yahoo.jp you can get them for a decent price, I did.

[mx54life]

these.....

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/ebaradas/securedownload_zps023860ef.jpeg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/ebaradas/media/securedownload_zps023860ef.jpeg.html)

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/ebaradas/securedownload-1_zps72221e39.jpeg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/ebaradas/media/securedownload-1_zps72221e39.jpeg.html)

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/ebaradas/securedownload-5_zpsfaa14735.jpeg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/ebaradas/media/securedownload-5_zpsfaa14735.jpeg.html)

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/ebaradas/securedownload-3_zps6c090c8d.jpeg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/ebaradas/media/securedownload-3_zps6c090c8d.jpeg.html)

[Martin]

<3

[WASABI]

Beautiful floor mats!!!! New "old" stock?

[mx54life]

Beautiful floor mats!!!! New "old" stock?

Thanks. Original owner bought extra. Left and forget about it in the trunk.

[Demon I Am]

car is road legal, again

[fwdtamiya]

Those NOS mats :shock:

[BlueMotorsport]

picked it up whooooootttt!!!! been 2 years w.o a miata, and i am back ! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/13542647564_210db8f35a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mCHBiw)

[WASABI]

picked it up whooooootttt!!!! been 2 years w.o a miata, and i am back !

Congratulations, and WELCOME BACK!!!!! You had an NB before?

[Martin]

Woot!

[The Driver]

picked it up whooooootttt!!!! been 2 years w.o a miata, and i am back ! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/13542647564_210db8f35a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mCHBiw)

Yes you are! :thumbs:

[Lpyang]

Painted my tires
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/LP_yang/DSC04286.jpg

[BlueMotorsport]

Congratulations, and WELCOME BACK!!!!! You had an NB before?

Yes, and i should have never gotten rid of it. It's been a long 2 years.

[Malibu Q]

Got my iPhone hooked up to my original Panasonic audio. Note the 3.5mm audio jack in the passengers side console blanking plate.

Plug in and mp3's play, remove plug and it reverts back to radio.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7279/13554636174_f33b583d36_o.jpg

[iKhanh]

nice mod! i'd love to read a DIY guide on it.

[WASABI]

Painted my tires
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/LP_yang/DSC04286.jpg

Damn your car is looking good! And it's not even warm outside yet!! I looks good in the dreary lifeless end of winter.

[Malibu Q]

nice mod! i'd love to read a DIY guide on it.

I'll do that. Stand by.

[imperfekt]

blew a ton of fuses and got nowhere trying to diagnose why my interior fans and coolant system stopped working all of the sudden....

[psulja]

Installed my TSS clutch line from Project-G. A+ part, greatly recommended.

Also trimmed down my new upper rad hose for my reroute and am figuring out how to modify the rad to move the upper neck over. Should be getting it welded soon if I can find someone that will weld aluminum for me.

Plan to have the car out in the next couple weeks.

[BlueMotorsport]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/13601984603_8d1c701c45.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mHXJ8V)

what a pain in my ass. I broke one of the hvac lines :/

[Demon I Am]

Great success!!

[fwdtamiya]

I do not look forward to that

[JamieH]

Finished the clutch job (Exedy stage 1 organic). So happy to have Betty back on the road. Very happy to have a quiet operating clutch again. Getting used to the bit stiffer pressure plate. And hopefully I won't have any trans leaks for a while.

[Jeffbucc]

I took off the TSI's and put tinted side markers and turn signals in. Also installed the front lip. It looks much cleaner now.


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/Jeffbucc/IMG_2502.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Jeffbucc/media/IMG_2502.jpg.html)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/Jeffbucc/IMG_2501.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/Jeffbucc/media/IMG_2501.jpg.html)

[BoBo]

^ Nice paint, I can't wait to have my car resprayed.

[winningblue]

I had a friend make a timelapse as we tore the head off.


http://youtu.be/o22vHNZiTxs

I was planning on just replacing the head gasket but now I may do a full tear down and port it and get it planed. Do I patch the 1.6 back together as I rebuild the spare 1.8 I've got, or do I go ahead and clean up the 1.6 so I can sell it for more later? Decisions, decisions.

[iKhanh]

finally drove the car for the first time in several months, so i can pass my last emissions test (which i did). got home from work and put in the LED "bulbs" in the gauge cluster and my oh my, do they look great. i'll get some pictures soon but the blue color they give off, while nice, washes out the red paint on the needles because they're so much brighter than stock. i can still see the needles, but it's too bad it's not a bright red as it usually is.

plan for tomorrow, install my new shift knob before work and feel what it's like =)

[ssstuckey]

Bonus free upgrade!
I made a huge suspension update which altered the ride height and the stiffness dramatically!

.... by going from 15psi to 30psi in the tires ;)

As mundane as putting air in your tires is, it made my 97 ride like crap. Prolly gonna cut back to half that tonight. The fun roads here are too rough in spots to have go kart suspension(see:none) and super hard tires :)

[ssstuckey]

I had a friend make a timelapse as we tore the head off.
...
I was planning on just replacing the head gasket but now I may do a full tear down and port it and get it planed. Do I patch the 1.6 back together as I rebuild the spare 1.8 I've got, or do I go ahead and clean up the 1.6 so I can sell it for more later? Decisions, decisions.


If you are looking for resale value, I'm not sure it would raise your total asking price by the total cost of the porting, planing, polishing (why not), and bearings (why not). Unless, of course, you can do all that yourself or at a good buddy discount...

[WASABI]

With the first day of 2014 in the upper 50's, I decided to make a few interior changes...

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/dash 1.jpg

[atank]

Good work Jim, are you going to put a black crash pad on, instead of the tan?

[TACFIRE325]

I turned 240,000 miles on Lil red yesterday & gonna put some more on her today. New floor mats, upper & lower shift boots on order, Want new seats, but picking up some nice seat covers today. Last week installed new rear diff, balanced drive shaft with new u-joints, 4 new tires balanced & aligned (slight camber mod)... my wallet needs a break for now. Post pics later...

[WASABI]

Good work Jim, are you going to put a black crash pad on, instead of the tan?

Yes. I am going to head to a local Pick & Pull to see if the three Miatas they had last Fall made it through the Winter. And if so... I'll see if they have a decent black dash pad. If not, I'll grab the one out of my Red '91, it's in great condition.

[iKhanh]

here's my new blue LED gauge cluster lights.
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and here's my new Carbing Shift Knob installed. don't let the size fool you! it's a tiny thing, and weighs noticeably less than the stock knob.
size wise, i'd compare it to a large/fat king sized Sharpie permanent marker.
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[WASABI]

I was lucky to find a black dash pad at my local Pick & Pull yard (they had 4 NA Miatas). I cleaned the pad up, and just set it in, not glued yet, to see if it matched the dash (factory painted) and leather gauge hood. I must say, I'm pretty happy with how well they match.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/dash 2.jpg

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/dash 3.jpg

[KAL]

That looks great!

[Demon I Am]

Now match the door uppers for the win

[WASABI]

That looks great!


Now match the door uppers for the win

Thanks guys, I have a set of black and tan door cards from a '96 that I am currently "re backing" with new masonite back board. I love the map pockets.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/wasi interior.jpg

The dash pad will bring them all together.

[iKhanh]

Oh goodness, I might just have to switch mine out like you did...

[Ihatecars]

I was so pleased when I painted my crash pads black. It really improves the looks of the na6 dash.

[The Driver]

Gosh Wasabi, that BRG's interior does look NICE!

[ssstuckey]

Wow, that car looks very nice. Is there a name for the look you are going for, or something of your own creation? Either way I likey.

[Martin]

I think it's called "Idon'tlikequitethismuchtansoI'mchangingsomeofittob lack"

[Demon I Am]

I went with that (uppers/crash) in my first NA. I miss that car.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2669/4145509531_e2eac0f449_z.jpg

[psulja]

destroyed my 5 speed and FM clutch.

[Jeffbucc]

destroyed my 5 speed and FM clutch.

I've got two 5 speeds laying around if you need a new one. Let me know.

*edit* wait are you boostedsmurf on MT.net? If so nevermind!

[psulja]

I've got two 5 speeds laying around if you need a new one. Let me know.

*edit* wait are you boostedsmurf on MT.net? If so nevermind!

yup I am! hahaha

[JamieH]

http://i.imgur.com/7BueQNu.jpg

Installed the GV kit.

[WASABI]

^^
BAM! Dat ass!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BM-OesECAAAmel8.jpg:large

[ssstuckey]

Finally fixed that pesky moving steering column. Remove cover, two bolts and done. That was way easier than I thought it was going to be.

Moved the passenger headrest speakers to the driver side since both ds speakers were blown from PO. I understand that pretty much any 3" speaker can work, but I can't find much for selection under 3.5". My old standby Crutchfield apparently doesn't know my car even has headrest speakers :(
Anybody recommend good replacements? Hoping to spend under 50 bucks for a pair unless you can convince my wife... ;)

Also started building a wind blocker out of plexiglass but apparently didn't get the score it deep enough and cracked the hell out of it. Oh, well time to start over and maybe pull the wallet out to buy the right tool instead of a box cutter.

[Demon I Am]

Stripped out the interior bits, got the ass in the air and one wheel off. Roll bar had some powder coat issues that the company owner did not approve of, so the problem spots are being fixed and will be ready tomorrow. It looks damn good in gold, too.
-----
Got the bar installed and the car mostly buttoned up. looks like I need to do some quarter trim hacking to get those on. I hate cutting up stock pieces.

[Dave737]

http://www.clearwateraudio.com/product.html

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzI4WDEyMDA=/$T2eC16Z,!ysE9sy0i24BBQyRHEQOQg~~60_57.JPG

A bit more than $50 but you get a new wiring harness, easy to install and sounds awesome.

[Demon I Am]

Interior panel cutting for this roll bar sucks. There are no good pics out there to guide me. B-G's site is of little use

[tsingson]

Aren't there raised dots on the inside of the panel on where you should cut? I know mine had them but I didn't find that out until after it was cut.

Never mind. I misread that. I thought you were cutting for the side latches. When I cut my panels, I just eyeballed it and they came out pretty nice.

[iKhanh]

I just eye balled it and used a small hack saw and tin snips and felt trimming until it cleared the bars.

[Demon I Am]

not really. I'm trimming it to fit with the hard dog m2 bar. So far, I've had to cut it in half. The BG directions give me a pic of that cut, but then you have to trim for tower and seatbelt clearance. bleh

[JamieH]

Just a quick and minor polish of the 3rd brake light. Was looking dull compared to all the new GV bits.

[tsingson]

Is it working now, Jamie?

[JamieH]

Ha, of course it is. After we all left C&C I went to the nearest parts store to buy the bulb.

[iKhanh]

Yeah I cut mine in half as well. =(

[91BRGLE]

I installed a new badge
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/13916942461_467891bc04_b.jpg

[91BRGLE]

I was lucky to find a black dash pad at my local Pick & Pull yard (they had 4 NA Miatas). I cleaned the pad up, and just set it in, not glued yet, to see if it matched the dash (factory painted) and leather gauge hood. I must say, I'm pretty happy with how well they match.
http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/dash 3.jpg

How did the install go with the leather gauge hood? I've thinking of getting one myself but wasn't sure if i could get it to look as good as yours!
Also who did you get yours from? I've been looking at redline and a british company that I've forgot the name of.

[Malibu Q]

So I took the drivers seat out of my car today so I could work out how to take it apart. After it all went back together I wrote the following disassembly instructions:

3 Screws per seat: Star screwdriver
2 Bolts per seat: 14 mm spanner

On the console side, remove the central screw.
On the door side, remove the screw from the centre of the circle.
Bend the top down, expose and remove the screw holding the seat back plastic cover.
Remove the cover by sliding upwards.
This exposes two bolts which require removal.

I emailed the request to some sellers of seats on eBay UK that I would buy their seats if they could disassemble them for shipping.
One has replied so now I'm buying these. They were the cheapest ones too :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131169937892?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[WASABI]

How did the install go with the leather gauge hood? I've thinking of getting one myself but wasn't sure if i could get it to look as good as yours!
Also who did you get yours from? I've been looking at redline and a british company that I've forgot the name of.

I purchased this from eBay and it is a British piece, however, it's about 5 years old... I was always nervous about messing up the install. Truth be told, I over thought the installation. It was pretty easy. I used the spray adhesive (Super 77) instead of rubber cement. I also took my time. I stretched the leather out over the hood for a couple days... taking it on and off (before glue) so I could get used to how it felt, and lined up. It's pretty straight forward if you take your time.

[WASABI]

I installed a new badge
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/13916942461_467891bc04_b.jpg

Awesome! Let's see the whole thing!!!

[91BRGLE]

I've done a lot in the last month but heres the rear, this weeks project,

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13940056255_627adfe46b_h.jpg

[JamieH]

Love the GV tails.

[91BRGLE]

Thanks Jamie, as you know, there'll be a lot more thanks to Rev9! Best group buy ever!

[Ihatecars]

Great looking car, 91BRGLE.
Now I have an idea of what my car will look like in the coming future.

[JamieH]

Thanks Jamie, as you know, there'll be a lot more thanks to Rev9! Best group buy ever!

Yep. Thinking about it, even though so many got in on it, the GV tails are still pretty rare when you get down to it. Seems like everyone has them, but the reality is that, what, maybe 100 or so Miatas have them? Say we're being generous with the production of the GV kit, say 250. The chances of seeing them in the wild is pretty unlikely unless you are at an event or otherwise highly Miata populated area.

I was also thinking earlier that most people unfamiliar with Miatas wouldn't know the difference/take notice of the fact that the GV kit isn't stock. That only those that are in the know get it. I mean, if something is made and fits well enough, it doesn't look out of place to most. I was telling this to someone I know and they said all that mattered was that it made me happy. And it does. I keep finding myself walking out to the garage just to look at the GV tails.

[psulja]

Installed a clutch, 5 speed, and put my torsen back in. Finished that at 4am, slept for a couple hours so I wouldn't wake the neighbors while taking it for a test drive, woke up, adjusted the clutch and drove the car around town a bunch to get 100 miles on the new clutch

[BlueMotorsport]

paid for my seats should be here next week. :D

[Smokinfastlegend]

Warning: Potato Quality picture

Had help making a nakamae knock off rear deck piece:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/smokinfastlegend/D17F7F14-1BFA-44E3-BF01-788748A20FC2.jpg

[Inspecta]

Changed my clutch switch because the plastic push rod was broken.

[psulja]

cut my rear bumper

[TACFIRE325]

I installed my new goodies from Redline yesterday.

here's the old shift boot...
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Here's the new boot, brake handle boot & seat belt covers...
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Now if I could win the lottery, I'd get everything else done! Anyone got the winning numbers they don't need??

[KAL]

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s116/sh/0c9a5edb-e485-46d9-b1fa-f14a8780f0b3/d50ac1835b634229bf4f8079b40c81ff/deep/0/Pasted-Image-09.05.14-16-09.png

Old boot / new boot.

[Slampen]

Greased the sliding pins for front calipers...

[Demon I Am]

finally finished cutting/installing my rear trim panels. They are still tight on the seat belt reels, but are good enough for now. Also installed a (rather useless looking) Moss Motors seat tower bar. I doubt it'll serve any structural purpose, but it's nice for keeping cargo from sliding forward, and will be a sturdy camera mount if needed. need to paint it to match the roll bar.

edit 5-10
2 minutes with aircraft stripper and a steel wool, and the bar has gone from scratched-up white to solid brushed aluminum. I might take it up to get a quote on the powder coat job, instead of painting, since it will probably see some abrasion

[WASABI]

Installed my new Revlimiter custom gauge cluster and leather gauge hood! Oh, and my new Coco floor mats!!!!!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/update/coco mats.jpg

[KAL]

Those mats looks like a party for your feet!
Love it!

[garageSTAR]

Finished our new minimalist center console. They will be released next week.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/garageSTAR%20Minimalist%20Center%20Console/DSC_6407_25x25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/garageSTAR%20Minimalist%20Center%20Console/DSC_6413_25x25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/garageSTAR%20Minimalist%20Center%20Console/DSC_6424_25x25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/garageSTAR%20Minimalist%20Center%20Console/DSC_6448_25x25.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sidewaysae86/garageSTAR%20Minimalist%20Center%20Console/DSC_6451_25x25.jpg

[JamieH]

No pics yet (rainy today), but I polished and waxed Betty.

[WASABI]

I finally got around to painting my Panasport wheels (15x7). I ended up choosing "Satin Nickel" for the inside, and leaving a polished lip.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/update/panasport 5.jpg

[Martin]

That looks very nice, Jim!

[Andy]

Now you are making me want to spend more of my hard earned money on wheels. Those panasports look beautiful.

[KAL]

New brake fluid and a brakelight-bulb.
Doing my first trackday with the old new Miata tomorrow. On dirt-cheap Vredestein Eco-tires :winky:

[lowandrusty]

installed my Garage Star cooling panel. Next up is the master cylinder brace and delrin diff bushings.
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[Pantsoffstanceoff]

Cleaned up most dirt and road grime out of the bay Installed a cone filter after my air box melted on the exhaust manifold because I'm an idiot and let it run with the airbox not mounted to the body. Removed plastic infested heatshield , removed soft top to install hard dog roll bar and new soft top with glass window , also installed my garage star cooling panel.
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Also pulled the seats to vacuum, used some "tuff stuff' and a plastic bristle brush to get more of the crap off the carpet
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[Demon I Am]

Added HD padding and cover to my M2 bar. Think I want to make a cover in gold vinyl to match the loveliness of the bar.

Shoddy sun bleached photo:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14066780067_7771d39a4e_b.jpg

[Imontalto]

11648

First post ever!! I put my new shift knob topper on, that I got from Rev! And put in my new center console, which is upsetting me and needs to be covered with leather...

[JLBMX5]

Broke key off in my ignition. Wating for locksmith to come to my house now. Also went outside and found out I had a bad vacume leak and reatached the hose that fell off. Got the rest of my parts for my jass low profile headlights I hope to be installing them on sunday.

[Imontalto]

That happened to me this week! Had the locksmith come by and I traded him some of my spare parts for his labor and a spare

[JLBMX5]

Took locksmith all of 15 minutes to remove my broken key and he drove away 100.00 richer

[Jimmy Vee]

Replaced my broken reverse light switch.

[Erik]

Last week, I had the car rust checked. A few days later I had a short day of school and I was off work, so I decided to give him some loving. I started out by changing the door moldings. (Mazda dealer sold both of them to me for 130$ with tax)
http://i.imgur.com/Tv5qs0G.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CdiOOZy.jpg

The right side was pretty horrible.
http://i.imgur.com/au2Bf7i.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bB75IDw.jpg

Last year I had some trouble with the sewing that holds the window, and it was starting to rip slowly again, so I attacked that next. I should probably take the time to figure out where the old sews gave out and tie them properly, but there's so many ends flying from everywhere I couldn't be bothered.
http://i.imgur.com/FPru4af.jpg

Then I sowed my shifter scrotum back on, because why not?
http://i.imgur.com/K7WKKSc.jpg


I then took him out for a ride, on my way to the car wash, when my radiator opened up like a tuna can. What an ungrateful little shit. Anyways, I had it repaired and got it back today. I'm satisfied with the new moldings and the mechanic's job. All is well in the end.

[JLBMX5]

Those new door moldings are a burn saver. When I first bought my miata all the rubber on mine were missing and looked crappy. Also got very hot to the touch on a hot summer day. After replacing they get nowhere near as hot.

[Lococholo84]

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc451/juan_perez8/20140524_122744_zpshdwrodn_edit_1400956424109_zpsz mmmktht.jpg (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/juan_perez8/media/20140524_122744_zpshdwrodn_edit_1400956424109_zpsz mmmktht.jpg.html)

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc451/juan_perez8/20140524_122757_zpsogrrnob_edit_1400956662664_zpsu vpngsi4.jpg (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/juan_perez8/media/20140524_122757_zpsogrrnob_edit_1400956662664_zpsu vpngsi4.jpg.html)
installed some Rev9 oe flares.

[Cermivelli]

Fitted Club Na hornbutton!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2899/14073543997_823ccd778f_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14073543997/)
Club Na hornbutton Miata (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14073543997/) by cermivelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/cermivelli/), on Flickr

[Cermivelli]

@lococholo84, those are really nice flares!

[Lococholo84]

Thanks. Your interior looks so yummy.

[Pantsoffstanceoff]

11652
Installed my hard dog roll bar
11653
Rolled my fenders as well

[RuckkehrMiata]

Oiled my cold air filter, and put new ties on to hold it to the fabricated bracket.
Not taking any pictures because I am to embarrassed by its current state, it needs some more planning.

Started planning some brake line and electrical relocation/tucking. Huge project...

[Dave737]

Cermivelli I really like your interior. What hub are you using with that steering wheel? It looks awesome.

[Cermivelli]

Thank you, it's a Momo hub. The steeringwheel is a Momo Prototipo

[Slampen]

Checked oil and drove it.

[Pantsoffstanceoff]

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=11669&d=1401054531
Watched paint dry, literally

[Imontalto]

Fitted Club Na hornbutton!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2899/14073543997_823ccd778f_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14073543997/)
Club Na hornbutton Miata (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14073543997/) by cermivelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/cermivelli/), on Flickr

How difficult was that leather center console cover to install?

[JLBMX5]

JamieH helped me install my jass low profile headlights today and I love them
Went from this http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x145/JLBMP5/1993%20Miata/20140525_125007_zpsqjtltchx.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/JLBMP5/media/1993%20Miata/20140525_125007_zpsqjtltchx.jpg.html)

To this http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x145/JLBMP5/1993%20Miata/20140525_172452_zpsfj4qt7vi.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/JLBMP5/media/1993%20Miata/20140525_172452_zpsfj4qt7vi.jpg.html)

[WASABI]

Gave a final polish & wax to my referbished Panasport wheels. They are at the shop getting mounted and balanced as I type this.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/wasabi/pictures/panasport finished.jpg

[WASABI]

They are finally mounted, balanced, and installed.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/wasabi/wheels/panasport 8.jpg

[Slampen]

Delivered it for a small service and bi-yearly inspection.

[KAL]

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s116/sh/d0156d8e-bbdd-48e5-aa75-cb7f1b37d56d/68a301e56c39b92e1eb3ea162a7fae43/deep/0/bilde-(1)-2.jpg

Grounded the fan as the fan switch had decided to give up. Also found that the Heimholtz-resonator was out of place, grinding against the belts. So we removed that. Also found a power steering fluid leak and a wonky fuel-tube. My cousins car in the front. Quite awesome piece of kit, getting some flare-action soon!

Next up will be removal of that horrible plasti dip. I'll try some WD-40 and a rug, as it comes of in microscopical pieces. That procedure might even involving washing the car :3:

[KAL]

They are finally mounted, balanced, and installed.


Looks great! If mine had a more awesome offset / width i would give them some looove too!

[WASABI]

Looks great! If mine had a more awesome offset / width i would give them some looove too!

I quite like yours. They are much more vintage than mine. What offset are they?

[KAL]

Almost stock fitment, 14x6 et38. Which in someways is alright, the car feels light and agile.

[KAL]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10411267_10154245740530164_9008931421477813208_n.j pg

Began removing the plastidip.

[WASABI]

^^ Ewwwwwwwwww! Have fun with that! How about duct tape? Lay it over the Plastidip, then peal it off... might be worth a try.

[atank]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10411267_10154245740530164_9008931421477813208_n.j pg

Began removing the plastidip.

The last time I had to remove Plasti Dip I used my Pressure Washer, easy and clean!!

[Demon I Am]

finished cutting my seaboard door cards today. Now I need to decide on how I want to recover them

[Pantsoffstanceoff]

Attempted to trim the interior plastics to fit around my roll bar...decided to save that for another day

[BlitzWing]

http://i62.tinypic.com/2ef0os8.jpg

picked this up going to start the install tomorrow I hope to get the MS2 PNP done tomorrow then I'm going to book a week off work to get the rest done at my own pace.

[KAL]

^^ Ewwwwwwwwww! Have fun with that! How about duct tape? Lay it over the Plastidip, then peal it off... might be worth a try.

Nope, didn't work :|
I used WD40 to "melt" the dip, rubbed it off, then a degreaser to take the film and the WD40 away. Not quite there yet, but its really nice to see the paint! Better than I expected.

[The Driver]

Picked up my Aikito from the shop. New R spec tie rods, used control arms and a new alignment. As two of the BBS's were damaged, they were replaced by Advantis 15x7 Storm S1, from GOOD-Win racing.

[BoBo]

Got the new Dunlop DZ102. 460 tread wear plus better overall grip than my old DZ101.

[KAL]

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s116/sh/6bf7672d-a7da-42d8-9c16-9ddcbf6e87c5/a6562a5e3ba5c5cf8fde9f1c36c67d1e/deep/0/Lightroom-5-Catalog.lrcat---Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom---Develop.png

Tired of cleaning residue from the dip, i threw off the roof and went for a spin with the top mostly down.

[WASABI]

Wow KAL she looks great! The paint is bright and shiny. Nice job!

[Imontalto]

Installed my new RS-Products gauge panel!

[atank]

Installed my new RS-Products gauge panel!

Let us see...............:lol:

[Imontalto]

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=11695&d=1401799808
As you wish! Excuse the crappy cell phone pic, I don't have a fancy smancy camera :/

[MEOrdonez73]

Yesterday I purchased a suction cup camera mound and was attempting to mound it on the inside of the windshield. I got it stuck okay, but I couldn't get the Digital camera to point out level so I tried adding the extended arm, which required me to unscrew an allen locking bolt. I dropped the allen tool and it landed under the drivers seat between the rails and drive tunnel. I just recently purchased 2014 MX-5 so everything is pristine. I can't tell you how many times I've had to retrive at tool, or other object from under a seat. With my left hand I grabbed the allen wrench and as I pulled out my hand I cut the back of my hand on the razor sharp edge of the seat rail, nicking a blood vessel. When I saw my hand pumping blood in little squirts all over the plastic floor mats I was upset at myself for spilling my blood on the floor of my brand new Miata. I went to the ER because I could stop bleeding where they super glue the ¼ inch cut closed. When they asked who it happened I told the ER Doc, my Miata bite me!

Thats what my NC did to me.

[RuckkehrMiata]

I BOUGHT IT.
More news coming soon :toomuch:

[WASABI]

Miata bite me! Thats what my NC did to me.

Ha ha ha. We must all shed a little blood for our cars.

[Lpyang]

Put all these pipes in
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/LP_yang/Mobile%20Uploads/image-43.jpg

[psulja]

Why no intercooler?

[horribleR]

I sanded the valve cover more yesterday...FEAR MY AWESOME OIL CAP AND SCRATCHED VALVE COVER!!!!

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/garyp_photo/P1011352_zps8f5b6afe.jpg

[atank]

I sanded the valve cover more yesterday...FEAR MY AWESOME OIL CAP AND SCRATCHED VALVE COVER!!!!

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/garyp_photo/P1011352_zps8f5b6afe.jpg


^^Looking Good!!!!!!!

[theothersawyer]

That looks awesome! I like it! :D

[The Driver]

11707 11708 11709



Picked up my Aikito from the shop. New R spec tie rods, used control arms and a new alignment. As two of the BBS's were damaged, they were replaced by Advantis 15x7 Storm S1, from GOOD-Win racing.

And here they are!

[brn2skifst]

Took out the exhaust, cat-back, now waiting impatiently for UPS to deliver my Borla!

[WASABI]

Took out the exhaust, cat-back, now waiting impatiently for UPS to deliver my Borla!

Single or dual Borla? Also, welcome to the site!

[BlitzWing]

its not scratched its hand machined... thats what I tell myself.

I fitted a duel feed fuel rail is preparation for boost and only 2 things went wrong! One fuel hose had a leak so when I turned the car over I had a nice jet of fuel aimed right up into the air not the end of the world as all I had to do was chop off 2.5cm's of hose. Looking at the marks the hole was made when me and the past owner pulled the hose off. Oh but the 2nd f**k up was totally on me... I stepped on and snapped the PCV valve so now I'm stuck till I can get another. I did start the car just by blocking the hose and all seemed fine but I wont be driving with oil vapor wafting around the car.

[brn2skifst]

The single Borla came in Friday. Took all of 20 minutes to put it on. Perfect fit. Took it for a drive and as I've read, through tone deepens as it warms up. It sounds like a "proper" roadsters now! Moderately aggressive but not enough to be annoying to the outside world. Purrrrfect!

[brn2skifst]

BTW I already had the old one off. Total swap time was a little over an hour.

[Lococholo84]

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc451/juan_perez8/IMG_20140609_104900_zpsjoevxizv.jpg (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/juan_perez8/media/IMG_20140609_104900_zpsjoevxizv.jpg.html)

[theothersawyer]

Changed the oil yesterday. I was in a bit of a rush since I had to leave for dinner about an hour and a half after I started the oil change. Normally that would be plenty of time, but the garage is a mess and I had to clear a space to get the car half in and then my jack doesn't fit under the car...needless to say it took a while to get the car in the air.

So I drained the oil, changed the filter, and then added fresh oil....except I missed a step! I forgot to put the drain bolt back in! That's what I get for being in a hurry! I felt like such an idiot!
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/GaAsSlugger22/C0920CB7-B4FB-4257-A612-08EF9665838D_zpslbtix8qu.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/GaAsSlugger22/media/C0920CB7-B4FB-4257-A612-08EF9665838D_zpslbtix8qu.jpg.html)
I couldn't just leave the car in the garage because it was half sticking out! Back to the store to buy more oil!

Oh and I still made it to dinner on time! :)

[KAL]

Was going to change the fuel return-hose — both the dynamo and the power-steering belts snapped as i turned into the autostore.
So. Today, with help; two belts, throttlebody, thermoswitch and exhaust. Yeah, Zoom Eng center exhaust is on, baby!

[The Driver]

Rotella 6, Napa platinum oil filter, NGK spark plug & wires, air filter + pcv = a better breathing Miata.

[BlackoutA4]

Got it registered and buffed out the original, 22 year old paint. It looks so much better now, and I'm thrilled.

Before:
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During:
Buffed area on the left, paint as I purchased it on the right.
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Door buffed and fender untouched.
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I'm an idiot and forgot to snap a full after picture. I'll get one and update this post in a few minutes.

Edit: finished picture. The nose still needs a bit more elbow grease, which is difficult to tell in the picture, but it's miles better than when I started.

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[MX595]

I am currently waiting for the new timing belt, tensioners, and water pump before I unleash my newly purchased 1995 Miata, runs and drives beautifully, just want to get her tuned up so she will have a long time relationship with me

Pics coming later

[Cermivelli]

Actually yesterday, but installed these beauties:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14287933227_5b83c575f9_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14287933227/)
Revlimiter gauges (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14287933227/) by cermivelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/cermivelli/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/14473104542_f743a0aa16_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14473104542/)
Revlimiter gauges (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14473104542/) by cermivelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/cermivelli/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/14451381596_c965a718d6_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14451381596/)
Revlimiter gauges (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cermivelli/14451381596/) by cermivelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/cermivelli/), on Flickr

[Satisaii]

Installed Aerocatches. The tool I was using to cut the holes skipped out, dented the hood and put a huge gouge in the paint. It gets a professional detail on Monday, will see what they can do with it beyond touch up. May have to get it resprayed. Only slightly bummed since I know the dents and scratches will come with driving around LA.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/satisaii/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0006_zps222b8e5b.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/satisaii/media/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0006_zps222b8e5b.jpg.html)

Also finished my stainless steel dash pad cover... the small bit to the left of the dash pod.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/satisaii/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0005_zps64068bc6.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/satisaii/media/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0005_zps64068bc6.jpg.html)

[KAL]

My paint was super-hella oxidized after removing the plastidip with about every chemical i could get my hands on. Yesterday i tried to buff it. Now I've got 6 different reds. Thats OK. And i got some awesome brake pads from my cousin. Later we washed his car. Then, as the sun set, some MS Autotune. Good times.

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s116/sh/5399a661-37be-4465-97a0-8643efd56a54/8218e0942e6b26e7d72c51db7638303b/deep/0/miata.jpg

[atank]

Very Nice^^

[fwdtamiya]

I'm in love with your cousin

[Satisaii]

Had it polished, installed the mirrors, window trim, and lip. Need to get the tires mounted so I can complete the exterior. Now I need to do the hard work and get it running.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/satisaii/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0018_zps48d29f68.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/satisaii/media/Project%20Stupid/IMAG0018_zps48d29f68.jpg.html)

[MX595]

I ordered more parts today, including new wheel hubs, brakes and rotors

[CitizenSteve]

Started my headunit delete and fitted a micro amp and removed the headunit. Works really well so far.

[Erik]

I changed my spark plugs and my battery. Wanting to carry around my kit for emergencies, and having to carry the old battery until I drop it off somewhere, I G-force approved my trunk with a couple zip-ties.
http://i61.tinypic.com/jtuzrb.jpg

[94R]

Finally swapped in my new Racing Beat front sway bar end links. My stock ones were starting to go "click click" when backing up at full lock.

[The Driver]

I have an upholsterer friend here in the North Pole by the Rockies, who re-did the driver side bottom of the seat; with "motorcycle foam". No more "soggy bottom" on the seat!

[JLBMX5]

Yesterday a few of us had a techday and installed a flyin miata 13lb happymeal in my miata. I had a 10lb f1 ebay kit that I installed last year that the throw out bearing seized up in and clutch chatter was something I did not like. So far I am enjoying the happymeal greatly.
About tuesday of this week I received in the mail a momo trek 350 d-cut wheel I purchased it on vdubb forum for less than half of new price and it looks like new.
I dont have pics of clutch swap but I do have pics of the wheel. The silver piece on side of wheel is not a turning knob its the horn button just putt on the side of wheel to show that center of wheel is not worn out.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x145/JLBMP5/Mobile%20Uploads/2014070695180904_zps91301997.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/JLBMP5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014070695180904_zps91301997.jpg.html)

[73Bacon]

Satisaii, I love that paint color.

Installed a bluetoof solution to feed my amps for my head unit delete situation. Had a nice evening in the garage

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo328/71gearhead/imagejpg2_zpsea120f31.jpg (http://s388.photobucket.com/user/71gearhead/media/imagejpg2_zpsea120f31.jpg.html)

[fwdtamiya]

Did you start at 1Bacon?

[atank]

Mounted the newly refinished Panasports...............
http://i.imgur.com/cr0Xjbg.jpg (http://imgur.com/cr0Xjbg)

[drv2fst]

Roadstersport exhaust from Goodwin, great fit and sound.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/14653796351_28466f6c68_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojUx8e)_MG_9721.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojUx8e) by drv2fst (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14656651562_f9168f940c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/okaaT1)_MG_9722.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/okaaT1) by drv2fst (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[73Bacon]

Did you start at 1Bacon?

71,72, 73, 74

[WASABI]

Mounted the newly refinished Panasports...............
http://i.imgur.com/cr0Xjbg.jpg (http://imgur.com/cr0Xjbg)

Nice job Anthony! Those look great!

[atank]

Thanks Jim..............those Panasports were needing help for a long time!

[Dave737]

Those wheels with that car...WOW!!! :slayer:

[Lococholo84]

@atank..car looks very classy.

[BlitzWing]

washed my car... then wind picked up and now its covered in tree crap again.

[Mindsucker]

Trying to make a shorty console
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/images/107/106247/106247-e343c9325e7c9932b21e08e1333260c1_large.jpg

[JLBMX5]

I pulled out my radio and packed it up in a box to ship to roadstertech to make me a mount that fits my bezel and I can toss that metra kit in the garbage where it belongs

[iKhanh]

Finished the mazdaspeed differential swap. Now I think my pads are rubbing on my rotors... Just gonna have a break in period and try to fix the rotor rubbing issue. Anyone ever encounter that during a differential swap?

[Satisaii]

Put the hardtop back on Paper, reinstalled the power steering and A/C belt, and adjusted the windows to seal better. Still don't like PS, but it is too much trouble to remove properly and I want A/C for the next couple of months.

[atank]

Carbing Rear Brace installed.......................

http://i.imgur.com/MapaVWu.jpg (http://imgur.com/MapaVWu)
http://i.imgur.com/kWHeXyD.jpg (http://imgur.com/kWHeXyD)

[Imontalto]

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Put the center console back in, after having it covered in redlinegoods leather!
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Also played with painting my door cups

[atank]

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12255&d=1406325820

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12254&d=1406325033

That looks great!!!!!!!!

[Imontalto]

That looks great!!!!!!!!

Thank you, kind sir!

[Demon I Am]

Installed Teflon window guides. The original guides had disintegrated completely. Also cleaned and re lubed the tracks. Working like a new car now

[tsingson]

Installed Teflon window guides. The original guides had disintegrated completely. Also cleaned and re lubed the tracks. Working like a new car now

I was there. This man speaks the truth.