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Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 08:09 AM
what's up guys I'm David, I'm on a couple other miata forums as you may know, but I hadn't created a build thread on here yet so I figured I might as well. I'm not going to put everything in one post, but I'll try not to make a million different ones right now.

I got my car around 2 years ago. I was driving around a beat up Ford Expedition with 155k that was getting 13 MPG and was having transmission issues (go figure). I put it up on craigslist for trade and I finally got offered a miata with 100k on the clock. It was owned by some hispanic dude who had some 15x7 +35 ugly red wheels on there and the car was lowered 2" on cut springs. Dash was split down the middle, PS rack was leaking like crazy, etc. The miata wasn't horrible looking at first glance, but I never realized how much money I would be putting into this thing. The most unique thing about this car was for sure the white soft top. I didn't think anything of it when I got it, but as I learned more about the car I learned that you don't see them very often.

These are some of the few pics I have of when I first got the car. I messed around with some of the interior bits and wheels, but never loved the look of them.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/miata_zps5c7d3bfd.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/miata_zps5c7d3bfd.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/miata1_zps886294cc.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/miata1_zps886294cc.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/leathermiata_zps847b1886.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/leathermiata_zps847b1886.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 08:25 AM
before I did any mods to this thing, I wanted to make sure it was somewhat reliable. I've replaced the radiator, PS rack, bunch of hoses and belts, and the list goes on and on.
The first major mods I did were adding new suspension, and new wheels. I kind of cheaped out and got some xxr 527 15x8 +0 and bought Megan Racing EZ streets.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/flush_zps7e5d73f0.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/flush_zps7e5d73f0.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/miatagoldrimz_zpscde110c9.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/miatagoldrimz_zpscde110c9.jpg.html)
I loved the way my car was turning out, but I eventually ended up swapping out my Megans for a set of BC BR type coilovers. Made in the same factory, yes. But BC's ride a lot better.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/gs009_zps12dae20d.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/gs009_zps12dae20d.jpg.html)

maharaj
06-07-2013, 08:27 AM
I don't think that I've ever seen a white soft top. Wow. Welcome to The Forum.

Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 08:46 AM
Next on my list was to swap the full LE interior into my car. I sourced a dash from miata.net, got the seats and carpet from atank, and got most of the other stuff off clubroadster. I also added a Momo Protipio(sp) steering wheel.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/DSC06587_zps886aea4a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/DSC06587_zps886aea4a.jpg.html)

As time went on, I added a bunch of exterior and interior bits, and started making some functional modifications. These include: APR CF side mirrors, Autoconexion Version 2 Carbon fiber trunk, Carbon Miata Flush Rear Finish Panel, Door Sills, Headlight Lids(which are sold) and Speaker Covers. I also installed Flyin' Miata Front & Rear Sway Bars with Racing Beat End Links, Megan Exhaust and Racing Beat 4-1 Header (which is now sold)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/CFshyt001_zps0fbd3982.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/CFshyt001_zps0fbd3982.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/aktrunk_zpsc33f3ea3.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/aktrunk_zpsc33f3ea3.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/CFlidz_zps89837218.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/CFlidz_zps89837218.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/CFshyt003_zps80ca7a96.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/CFshyt003_zps80ca7a96.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/killboy3_zps578db1c9.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/killboy3_zps578db1c9.jpg.html)

wannafbody
06-07-2013, 09:00 AM
Nice combo, I like the white gauges

Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 09:01 AM
I started buying a bunch of stuff from garagestar which led me to find out techno toy tuning makes a head adapter to put Toyota Corolla Levin (only made in japan) Individual Throttle Bodies onto any miata motor. This caught my attention because the price difference between this and the other ITB setups are pretty surprising.

I first picked up a Megasquirt1PNP...ended up selling it and getting a MS2PNP instead. Then I found Project GLA was selling a full AE101 kit for a 1.6 engine, I jumped on it. I also bought things such as a Innovate MTX-L wideband, Walbro fuel pump(not necessary), and a couple other things to make the throttles look pretty.

All this was sitting in my garage for quite awhile, until I finally got around to putting in on my car with the help of a friend. I got most of it installed, but had no idea how to work the megasquirt which kind of screwed me over in a way lol. I was stupid and DD'ed my car before I got it properly tuned, before I had a working VTPS, before the throttles were synched, and before the wideband was installed and integrated into the MS. My engine stopped starting one day and it was well deserved. Very low compression accross all cylinders, guessing I probably washed the rings out from running so rich.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/MSinstall2_zps2b9cb7e1.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/MSinstall2_zps2b9cb7e1.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/itb3_zps13905173.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/itb3_zps13905173.jpg.html)

atank
06-07-2013, 09:15 AM
I know those seats, and carpet!! Looks good David!!!!!!!!

Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 09:21 AM
So I needed a new engine. I could grab another 1.6 and make it easy on myself, or I could upgrade to a 1.8 and have more power potential. I was considering putting a 99-00 head on a VVT bottom end, but I decided to go with a BP-ZE (94-97) engine swap. I found a 97 engine with "42k" on it with all accessories, and I jumped on it. I then had to order all the new parts that would fit on the 1.8, as well as some parts that are just for bling factor lol.
OBX 4-2-1 header
OBX dual feed fuel rail
Some parts from the flyin miata 1.8 swap kit
1.8 T3 ITB adapter anodized in gold
1.8 resonated test pipe
maruha carbon fiber timing cover
garagestar carbon fiber spark plug cover
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/mail_zps3691d060.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/mail_zps3691d060.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/whiteheadlightcover_zps56d19770.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/whiteheadlightcover_zps56d19770.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/4agitbgold_zpsee2455ac.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/4agitbgold_zpsee2455ac.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/rspd_zpsefdd3995.jpeg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/rspd_zpsefdd3995.jpeg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/rspd1_zpsb0db95fe.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/rspd1_zpsb0db95fe.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0300_zps73ec4c3a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0300_zps73ec4c3a.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
06-07-2013, 09:30 AM
(somewhat) finished product (but the car is tuned and drives great):
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/wideband_zpsa0c3ff7a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/wideband_zpsa0c3ff7a.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/purplevc_zps221e13c6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/purplevc_zps221e13c6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0613_zps816168e3.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0613_zps816168e3.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0366_zps00feb627.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0366_zps00feb627.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0359_zpsf607a5d7.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0359_zpsf607a5d7.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0357_zps7a7cfab6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0357_zps7a7cfab6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0351_zpsdb5165ac.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0351_zpsdb5165ac.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_0335_zpsed376b51.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_0335_zpsed376b51.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/killboy2_zps0e9dadb6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/killboy2_zps0e9dadb6.jpg.html)

Dandy
06-07-2013, 11:27 AM
I gots to get me some of that Marlins retro. I can't be seen in the current colors. They began play the year my car was released, so there's my Miata connection.

Dmn2258
06-09-2013, 11:43 PM
the Work Equip 03's are really starting to grow on me....I just don't know if I'd get silver or gold. Also I'm thinking 15x9 or 15x10....and definitely not a functional offset haha

Dmn2258
06-19-2013, 01:11 PM
http://i42.tinypic.com/4v5wfn.jpg

Phatmiata
06-19-2013, 01:48 PM
wow looking good!!! Keep it up!

atank
06-19-2013, 09:43 PM
Looks great David, I need that GS Skid plate!!!

maharaj
06-19-2013, 10:37 PM
In one picture the vented headlight cover is on the drivers side, and then on the passenger side? :shrug: Car looks good, just wondered if you had both vented or what happened there.

Dmn2258
06-19-2013, 10:40 PM
Thanks! i've gone through three different sets of vented headlight lids. first was black carbon fiber on both sides, second was silver carbon on the drivers side, and now i just have a fiberglass one on the passenger side that is meant to feed cooler air into the ITB's

maharaj
06-19-2013, 10:43 PM
Oh, okay....wouldn't happen to have any of those old ones laying around that you want to get rid of?? :whistle:

Dmn2258
06-19-2013, 10:51 PM
haha they are long gone. Carbon Miata has some pretty good prices for em!

Dmn2258
06-26-2013, 12:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTmNGnQNjMQ


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

ScratchNSniff
06-26-2013, 01:32 PM
Sounds so fast, yet goes nowhere...lol...the life of an NA Miata...

Dmn2258
06-26-2013, 02:09 PM
it will be fast someday :)

Dmn2258
07-14-2013, 02:07 PM
just bought 4 of these yesterday, going to be gold eventually ....custom barrels coming soon :)

http://i42.tinypic.com/2dan7dv.jpg

Dmn2258
07-25-2013, 08:06 AM
just ordered this carbon fiber "surge tank"
http://i41.tinypic.com/dz70qe.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/ipz1tv.jpg

and snapped some crappy pics:
http://i44.tinypic.com/30dl3kj.jpg
my friends e30 :)
http://i44.tinypic.com/347zpet.jpg

Martin
07-25-2013, 08:31 AM
Is that surge tank going to affect the sound of the ITBs?

Dmn2258
07-25-2013, 08:56 AM
if it does, I don't think it will be a drastic change. I will still have the 70mm velocity stacks in there, as long as they fit. I will also have to bend the A/C line to fit the tank most likely. We'll see once I get it! lol

Dmn2258
08-03-2013, 06:03 PM
got my surge tank in the mail :)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/nobybooth_zpsaf05efd5.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/nobybooth_zpsaf05efd5.jpg.html)

I fitted the first part of the carbon surge tank onto the ITB's. I'm going to have to bend or remove A/C lines to get it to fit lol
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/surge_zpsc721f920.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/surge_zpsc721f920.jpg.html)

atank
08-03-2013, 09:04 PM
Gonna look good man!

Gene Rodriguez
08-07-2013, 01:32 AM
wheres the rollbar -_-

Dmn2258
08-07-2013, 11:04 AM
meh....that's not a priority as of now. But it's on the list

Dmn2258
08-25-2013, 03:53 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg.html)

ScratchNSniff
08-25-2013, 04:11 PM
May be hitting you up for some help here soon as you are pretty close to me for the ITB install I have coming up...lol...

Dmn2258
08-25-2013, 08:24 PM
sounds good dude!

Martin
08-26-2013, 08:05 AM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg.html)
The new wheels look great!

I assume you have the surge tank installed, right? How's that working out for you?

Dmn2258
08-26-2013, 08:10 AM
Nope, surge tank isn't in yet. Need to do something about the AC lines first. Ill keep yo posted

Gene Rodriguez
08-27-2013, 01:29 AM
seeing no rollbar for this car is driving me crazy. such a nice car...

I<3flippyheadlights
08-27-2013, 09:27 AM
Whats with you and roll bars? They aren't needed in a daily driver....

Dmn2258
08-27-2013, 11:43 AM
seeing no rollbar for this car is driving me crazy. such a nice car...

haha I'm gonna get a style bar just to piss you off :) but thanks man!


Whats with you and roll bars? They aren't needed in a daily driver....

haha they aren't "needed", but definitely a very good safety measure

I<3flippyheadlights
08-27-2013, 11:56 AM
I disagree. What is the chance that you are gonna roll your car versus a rear end collision? My head would slam into a roll bar 9 times out of 10. I don't need a concussion in my life.

Dmn2258
08-27-2013, 02:39 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5326_zpsa940e8d6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5326_zpsa940e8d6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5344_zps0386d19a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5344_zps0386d19a.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5350_zps68d11c6d.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5350_zps68d11c6d.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5368_zpsffec3da6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5368_zpsffec3da6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5380_zpsa4a63468.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5380_zpsa4a63468.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5404_zpsd6ce94ed.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5404_zpsd6ce94ed.jpg.html)

Gene Rodriguez
08-27-2013, 05:33 PM
Whats with you and roll bars? They aren't needed in a daily driver....

Better safe then sorry. And that is what rollbar padding is for :p

I<3flippyheadlights
08-28-2013, 12:36 AM
Better safe then sorry. And that is what rollbar padding is for :p

I don't want to hijack the thread anymore but...

Impact is still impact. Safe than sorry? How often do you see flipped cars versus rear ended? Id rather be safe with a bit of whiplash and no bumps instead of a mild bump from a cushioned roll bar.

Dmn2258
09-15-2013, 11:49 PM
got my new VC on, forgot to put the maruha timing cover back on
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/newvc_zps30744332.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/newvc_zps30744332.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
09-17-2013, 11:56 AM
impulse bought a autoconexion CF hood with hood pins off ebay. I'm sure from someone off here
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/autoconexion_zps80aa55ef.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/autoconexion_zps80aa55ef.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/autoconexion2_zps5854028c.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/autoconexion2_zps5854028c.jpg.html)

Martin
09-17-2013, 08:07 PM
That's gonna look great. Nice purchase!

atank
09-17-2013, 08:08 PM
David you gonna have the hood on by Saturday?

Dmn2258
09-17-2013, 09:18 PM
I hope so, but I'm not sure how long greyhound shipping takes from Cali. Nobody else it would ship the hood apparently. I suggested greyhound to the guy and they said they'd ship it as long as it fits lol

Ihatecars
09-18-2013, 02:16 AM
Just sat down and read through your build.
Very nice stuff. I absolutely love itbs. If I were ever going to spend real money on my car I'd buy some itbs like yours.

Dmn2258
09-21-2013, 07:27 AM
Got my hood in the mail yesterday, test fitted it, and now I'm selling it. Too ricey

JDMPalace
09-21-2013, 09:13 AM
Where did you order the surge tank from ??

Dmn2258
09-21-2013, 09:49 AM
RHDjapan. Toda also sells one but it's literally over a grand lol

Dmn2258
09-22-2013, 01:45 PM
Rspeed meet got rained out, but we showed up anyways :)

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/rspeed_zps37b0c093.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/rspeed_zps37b0c093.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/qt_zpsfaacface.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/qt_zpsfaacface.jpg.html)
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Dmn2258
09-25-2013, 12:16 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/image_zpse98232e0.jpeg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/image_zpse98232e0.jpeg.html)

atank
09-25-2013, 12:28 PM
Hey I think I know that White Passenger Fender??

Martin
09-25-2013, 01:15 PM
Did you take a pic of the hood while test fitting it?

Dmn2258
09-25-2013, 01:55 PM
Hey I think I know that White Passenger Fender??

hahaha yup my buddy got hit and run so he needed one and I hooked him up! The driver side fender on my car now is pretty fuxed up....luckily I have the other one I got from you!


Did you take a pic of the hood while test fitting it?

I did not take a pic of the hood man sorry. I honestly was not very sober at the time and I was not impressed with the way it looked on my car so I just took it off right away lol. It is in great shape though.

Dmn2258
11-12-2013, 10:50 AM
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Dmn2258
11-27-2013, 01:45 AM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Hardtop_zpsdf8e95ea.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Hardtop_zpsdf8e95ea.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Hardtop1_zps4ba80acd.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Hardtop1_zps4ba80acd.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Hardtop2_zps0138342a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Hardtop2_zps0138342a.jpg.html)

atank
11-27-2013, 11:43 AM
David, I like the HardTop did you get that from Randy (Dynra Rockets) in Roswell? ? ?

Dmn2258
11-27-2013, 12:45 PM
yessir. There was that other white one for sale in Acworth but Randy is a cool guy so I figured I'd go through him

theothersawyer
11-27-2013, 07:15 PM
He is indeed a good guy! Car looks great with the hardtop!!

Dmn2258
12-10-2013, 03:43 PM
cleaned out my nasty fuel tank today. I drained the fuel out via the drain plug. I pressure cleaned the inside of the tank, (through the fuel pump assembly hole inside the car) and it wasn't as rusty as I thought. There was just a ton of dirt and shit.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/tankcleanout_zps5310c3be.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/tankcleanout_zps5310c3be.jpg.html)
Pressure cleaned one side of it to show how dirty it was lol
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/tankcleanout3_zps64fc1d3c.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/tankcleanout3_zps64fc1d3c.jpg.html)
Inside of my tank before
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/tankcleanout2_zps354f6753.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/tankcleanout2_zps354f6753.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/tankcleanout4_zpsb73f69a4.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/tankcleanout4_zpsb73f69a4.jpg.html)

theothersawyer
12-10-2013, 05:14 PM
Can't imagine all the dirt is good for the car! Makes me wanna clean mine out!

Dmn2258
12-10-2013, 05:33 PM
if I do notice the rust getting any worse I have heard of people putting in a couple gallons of muriatic acid and filling the rest of the tank up with water and letting it sit for a couple hours.

That is some scary stuff but it works wonders in removing rust

Dmn2258
01-03-2014, 04:54 PM
the start of my quilted leather stuff: floor mats & hardtop headliner!
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/quiltedfloormats_zps2e8bdfb6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/quiltedfloormats_zps2e8bdfb6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/quiltedheadliner_zpsdaee0ac5.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/quiltedheadliner_zpsdaee0ac5.jpg.html)

other stuff coming soon:
NRG glow in dark steering wheel + quick release
110MM Gold Anodized ITB stacks
purple exhaust wrap
purple radiator hoses
anodized gold rad cooling panel
project g gold spark plug cover
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/projectgsparkplugcover_zps06fe08a4.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/projectgsparkplugcover_zps06fe08a4.jpg.html)
better looking valve cover
&more when my wallet can handle it

Martin
01-03-2014, 08:15 PM
I'd have to my shoes off every time I got in the car. Those floor mats are awesome!

BlitzWing
01-07-2014, 05:18 PM
that quilted roof looks great I might have to copy it.

Dmn2258
01-25-2014, 02:58 PM
more shit coming soon lol
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5857_zpsf79d3882.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5857_zpsf79d3882.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5856_zps44950888.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5856_zps44950888.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5855_zps3177a48d.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5855_zps3177a48d.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5854_zps11334aa0.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5854_zps11334aa0.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5847_zpsf1771fb9.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5847_zpsf1771fb9.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5844_zps165abdc6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5844_zps165abdc6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_5842_zps6beff674.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_5842_zps6beff674.jpg.html)

Pantsoffstanceoff
01-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Floor mats are looking good!

Dmn2258
01-26-2014, 09:59 AM
Floor mats are looking good!

thanks buddy I love em too

Dandy
01-26-2014, 10:40 AM
There is a lot going on there. That valve cover looks to have been updated from the purple that you posted a while back. I like the red. It carries the interior theme through into the engine bay.

Dmn2258
01-26-2014, 01:56 PM
There is a lot going on there. That valve cover looks to have been updated from the purple that you posted a while back. I like the red. It carries the interior theme through into the engine bay.

i don't mind the valve cover too much since i painted it myself but I would like it to match the rest of the bay better. Coming soon will be a protege VC in some kind of purple lol

Pantsoffstanceoff
01-28-2014, 05:33 PM
The purple valve cover would look great, especially with the raised sections bare metal. And do I spy eunos racing development rad hoses?

Dmn2258
01-28-2014, 05:45 PM
those are rad hoses from carbon miata

Dmn2258
02-06-2014, 11:11 AM
pearl white plasti dip, and 5% tint
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped5_zpse0c34721.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped5_zpse0c34721.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped6_zps0b9c7bdb.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped6_zps0b9c7bdb.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped4_zps3a4b0c7b.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped4_zps3a4b0c7b.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped8_zpsb0191a1d.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped8_zpsb0191a1d.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped7_zpsab1a9f1c.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped7_zpsab1a9f1c.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped_zps5e3e5edd.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped_zps5e3e5edd.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped3_zps851c13bf.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped3_zps851c13bf.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/dipped2_zps71fec01f.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/dipped2_zps71fec01f.jpg.html)

Martin
02-06-2014, 11:13 AM
Noice!

atank
02-06-2014, 12:45 PM
Looks clean and fresh David, how many cans did you use???

Dmn2258
02-06-2014, 01:46 PM
Looks clean and fresh David, how many cans did you use???

I didn't do it myself actually. Alex (LudeSiT) recommended me to DipAtlanta and I assessed my color options and pulled the trigger! I'm very happy with the way it looks now

theothersawyer
02-06-2014, 05:24 PM
That looks great! Those windows are DARK!!! My guess is it won't be long before you get pulled over though.

Dmn2258
02-07-2014, 01:44 AM
That looks great! Those windows are DARK!!! My guess is it won't be long before you get pulled over though.


haha. I'm paranoid as fuck about that shit. But I'll take my chances. I had a cop chillin right behind me earlier today and he didn't do shit. I'm about to head down to south florida and apparently there's no tint laws in FL at all? lol

theothersawyer
02-07-2014, 08:46 AM
You should be fine in FL, but good luck here!!!!

Dmn2258
03-28-2014, 10:09 AM
one of my 8k bulbs went out so i got green ones lol. bring on the hate.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/greenHID_zps8f6424f1.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/greenHID_zps8f6424f1.jpg.html)

Andy
03-28-2014, 10:14 AM
I got pulled over by fhp who accused me of having too dark window tints on my extremely stock Volvo. I am in south florida.

Pantsoffstanceoff
03-28-2014, 10:15 AM
Are the marker lights green as well? Saw it on Instagram and was trying to decipher

Dmn2258
03-28-2014, 10:23 AM
I got pulled over by fhp who accused me of having too dark window tints on my extremely stock Volvo. I am in south florida.

yeah I guess it doesn't really matter what state you're in, if the cop is an asshole you'll find out soon enough lol. It's pretty sad though how I only see cops out towards the end of the month so they can meet their quota. Makes me feel like they really care about our safety......NOT lol


Are the marker lights green as well? Saw it on Instagram and was trying to decipher

yessir all green errthang lol

Dmn2258
04-20-2014, 08:08 PM
A bunch of parts waiting to go on my car. SSR reverse mesh, rx7 clutch type LSD, 1.8 miata calipers and brackets
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/mx55_zpsc6e18502.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/mx55_zpsc6e18502.jpg.html)

Pantsoffstanceoff
04-20-2014, 08:19 PM
4x100 reverse mesh... Jelly, I can only find 4x114.3

Dmn2258
04-23-2014, 12:27 PM
upgraded brakes from 9" to 10" rotors. Put some good pads on it as well. My brakes are so awesome now. Didn't realize how bad they were before lol
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/10001583_10152122183479405_452675366708176295_n_zp s715198f2.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/10001583_10152122183479405_452675366708176295_n_zp s715198f2.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
04-26-2014, 07:40 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6705_zpscce3adbd.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6705_zpscce3adbd.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6700_zpsef00654b.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6700_zpsef00654b.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6702_zps819f9e4e.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6702_zps819f9e4e.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6703_zps898e9b56.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6703_zps898e9b56.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6706_zps17351441.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6706_zps17351441.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6707_zps9518c659.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6707_zps9518c659.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_6711_zps3232b007.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_6711_zps3232b007.jpg.html)

atank
04-27-2014, 12:14 AM
Looking Good David, Lets see that New Header...............

Dmn2258
04-27-2014, 01:52 AM
Looking Good David, Lets see that New Header...............

haha i have to wrap that shit first! i like how there's so many different bungs in it. Makes me glad i'm OBD1 !!!!

Dmn2258
07-14-2014, 07:24 PM
still need to install the CF hardtop spoiler, as well as the CF hardtop rain rails


http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8142_zps35c3d796.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8142_zps35c3d796.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8129_zps30a83775.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8129_zps30a83775.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8136_zps4903ce5d.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8136_zps4903ce5d.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8140_zps85228d79.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8140_zps85228d79.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8135_zpsc4ee3cdc.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8135_zpsc4ee3cdc.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8137_zps303c95e6.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8137_zps303c95e6.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8139_zps42d41ab9.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8139_zps42d41ab9.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/IMG_8130_zps33b03f66.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/IMG_8130_zps33b03f66.jpg.html)

atank
07-14-2014, 07:28 PM
Coming together well David!!!!!!!!

Golden Stallion
07-15-2014, 06:01 AM
love this build. That rear end gets me every time

KAL
07-15-2014, 08:11 AM
Love the engine!

Dmn2258
07-15-2014, 03:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kobm2VH_NA

Dmn2258
07-21-2014, 11:34 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/image_2_zps795d0b98.jpeg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/image_2_zps795d0b98.jpeg.html)

Dmn2258
10-08-2014, 04:16 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/1488837_10152451145259405_8763108064792211630_n_zp sf985cbf8.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/1488837_10152451145259405_8763108064792211630_n_zp sf985cbf8.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
12-23-2014, 12:48 PM
Flares bought, And.....I bought these wheels :-) http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7ad085ff.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7ad085ff.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
02-19-2015, 03:11 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_zps18251b9a.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_zps18251b9a.jpg.html)

atank
02-19-2015, 03:28 PM
^^Those look Sweet David!!!!!!!!!

mx54life
02-19-2015, 04:50 PM
^^^One of my earlier inspiration to build and got cemented when I saw Rooster then Phat's miata........or are they one in the same.

Love those rear cover. Home made? Can u replicate?

Phatmiata
02-19-2015, 06:03 PM
raising the bar with those wheels man, very nice!

Dmn2258
02-20-2015, 02:44 AM
^^^One of my earlier inspiration to build and got cemented when I saw Rooster then Phat's miata........or are they one in the same.

Love those rear cover. Home made? Can u replicate?

Pm me because idk exactly what you're asking lol

Dmn2258
05-03-2015, 12:37 PM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Mobile%20Uploads/10406904_10152922160679405_7179591836317130457_n_z pszgqe0vyo.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Mobile%20Uploads/10406904_10152922160679405_7179591836317130457_n_z pszgqe0vyo.jpg.html)
Pic from the we hungry meet. Still needs paint, but won't get painted til this bumper is on :http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/Mobile%20Uploads/11178274_10152925811034405_1001595253257626171_n_z psllpkldef.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11178274_10152925811034405_1001595253257626171_n_z psllpkldef.jpg.html)

atank
05-03-2015, 07:56 PM
Can't wait to see it installed David!

Grip Driver
05-03-2015, 09:21 PM
same here, that will look great when fitted!

larrybirks
12-10-2015, 11:29 AM
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/xxr531_zps83f42e8b.jpg.html)


What kind of gold and silver rims are those?

theothersawyer
12-10-2015, 06:08 PM
They look to be XXR 527's

larrybirks
12-11-2015, 11:09 AM
Thankyou!

Dmn2258
09-28-2017, 09:29 AM
http://i68.tinypic.com/fe2ru8.jpg

Dmn2258
09-30-2017, 11:11 AM
http://i65.tinypic.com/6ql8jm.jpg

Greasemonkey2000
09-30-2017, 09:25 PM
David, that is the DAMD bumper correct? I love it! :slayer:

Dmn2258
10-02-2017, 07:55 AM
David, that is the DAMD bumper correct? I love it! :slayer:

yes sir it is!
thanks so much!

Dmn2258
10-06-2017, 03:39 PM
missed the open throttle sound, plus i got some new better designed stacks so i wanted to try them as well!

http://i64.tinypic.com/346q5hu.jpg

Dmn2258
10-09-2017, 11:40 AM
http://i68.tinypic.com/kb3gno.jpg
http://i65.tinypic.com/v3hbvt.jpg

Phatmiata
10-09-2017, 11:43 AM
looks great!!!! Keep it up!!

Dmn2258
07-22-2018, 08:34 PM
Been awhile since I've posted....projects take time when life gets in the way.

So...... i finally got a square hood that i needed for my front end, as well as some fresh kumho 225/45/15 tires for the front and new kumho 225/50/15 for the rear.

Coming along.....the hood is designed for v6/v8 conversions so that opens up the door for a swap in the future :D. Need some advice on running hood shocks and hood pins with this fiberglass hood. I'm under the impression i won't be able to use stock hood latch anymore.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/20180722_195340_zps8bjmu7wu.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/20180722_195340_zps8bjmu7wu.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/20180722_194403_zpssekzcxz7.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/20180722_194403_zpssekzcxz7.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/20180722_195030_zpshf3xzkfd.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/20180722_195030_zpshf3xzkfd.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/20180722_195038_zpscopsros7.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/20180722_195038_zpscopsros7.jpg.html)
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/Dmn2258/20180722_195132_zpsxju1i7mi.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Dmn2258/media/20180722_195132_zpsxju1i7mi.jpg.html)

Dmn2258
11-08-2019, 01:14 PM
https://i.ibb.co/hHkxsCH/75264800-10157165848324405-885673916301836288-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/pZg62nZ)
https://i.ibb.co/PDN2brV/74271341-10157165848549405-6239744817094459392-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/rdmBLQX)
https://i.ibb.co/Yc30zXN/76705192-10157165848779405-2693345116256468992-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/tq4L7zH)