View Full Version : further pursuit of satisfaction
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:00 AM
I guess one miata is not enough for my satisfaction :(...so I got myself another one :eagerness:
Let's get right to it then.
Pretty much how my second miata looked like when I got it
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/150534_1711231138074_1156982135_31896199_6304631_n .jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/66124_1711231898093_1156982135_31896206_4333508_n. jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/65813_1711232098098_1156982135_31896208_5496837_n. jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/07072011520.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/07072011527.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/07072011517.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:07 AM
First order of business was to clean the engine bay. I hate dirty engine bays
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011103.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011104.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011112a.jpg
I focused on the interior first and spruced it up a bit
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011119.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011125.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011116a.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011137a.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012566.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012570.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012562.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012563.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012577.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012572.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012571-1.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12292011496a.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12292011498a.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012576.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012564.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01052012565.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12292011500.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:15 AM
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/12072011416.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/12072011393.jpg
Done with the interior
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:17 AM
some work on the engine
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12112011430.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12112011428.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12112011427.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:18 AM
Tein Flex installed
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12222011452.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/12222011451.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:23 AM
Rota RK-R
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/11242011380.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 05:25 AM
the MS body kit will be tossed out and exterior will look a bit subtle.
It has come out of the paint shop and awaiting sanding down...keep you posted
Hyper
01-05-2012, 09:38 AM
Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.
phillyb
01-05-2012, 11:17 AM
i love this car...
the interior is so nice!
Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.
I am with Hyper on this one... you got the "everything but the kitchen sink" interior, the exterior should be unique as well.
Or just send me the bodykit... I'd rock it! ;)
marlonthegreat
01-05-2012, 10:15 PM
Why would you get rid of the MS body kit?? the car is unique with that body kit.
Fortunately here, this body kit is common. Practically, the MS chin would not clear most of the bumps here given that the car is now 22" pavement to fender
marlonthegreat
01-06-2012, 08:14 PM
now ready for exterior detail
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01072012581.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01072012586.jpg
RK-R fitted with 195/50/15
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01072012583.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01072012585.jpg
roadster tOny
01-09-2012, 12:54 AM
Fortunately here, this body kit is common. Practically, the MS chin would not clear most of the bumps here given that the car is now 22" pavement to fender
ship it here to the us of a.. we will buy it
Roadster
01-09-2012, 02:11 PM
I must say, except for the center caps, the RK-R's look good!
I<3flippyheadlights
01-09-2012, 02:22 PM
Spruced up the interior? You changed the whole thing! But damn it does look good. :cool:
marlonthegreat
01-10-2012, 04:39 PM
I must say, except for the center caps, the RK-R's look good!
I've been a strong...but silent critic of Rota's for as long as I can remember. If friend's talk about buying Rota's or if I'm asked what wheels to recommend, I'm usually the first to discourage them and recommend buying JDM surplus wheels instead (which by the way we have a lot this side of the world :) ) But these wheels man, they're hard to resists, ehehe
marlonthegreat
01-12-2012, 09:05 AM
KG Works short shifter installed.
Before
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/09092011130a.jpg
After
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01122012599.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01122012591.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01122012595.jpg
marlonthegreat
01-28-2012, 05:16 AM
Trap lip on
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01282012613.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/01282012616.jpg
Coupeloop
01-28-2012, 05:43 AM
dammmmmnn I love diamond stitching!
So I'm seeing this a little late. Sorry about that.
I have to say that, when I saw the first engine photo, I thought you had a dirty filter on the camera or something. It just looks hazy. I laughed when the 'Clean' photo came up.
Maybe dirty engines are just a little blurry...like Bigfoot or Nessie. lol
Car's lookin' great!
sss1987
01-28-2012, 03:13 PM
love the 1st pic on this thread! Dont know why reminds me of an old gran turismo!
bedheadben
01-28-2012, 03:40 PM
I'm glad you got rid of the kit, it looked kinda ricer to me. Great looking car! How do you like the short shifter? What's next?
marlonthegreat
01-29-2012, 08:07 PM
How do you like the short shifter?
crisp and accurate shifting man! :)
What's next?
KG Works or RS Factory Stage spoiler
Frenchmanremy
01-31-2012, 11:50 AM
I want that MS kit.....
marlonthegreat
02-13-2012, 10:46 PM
Found this set of Konig 15x7 0 offset online and bought it.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/214116948_p4010292.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012644.jpg
The RK-R 15x8 0 offset was a bit too aggressive considering I have to slam the car to get a decent fitment/look. Besides, tire rubbing was extreme so decided to perhaps archive these wheels and try the Konig. But, the Konig is 4x114 so I had to change the PCD to 4x100.
Instead of drilling new holes for the 4x100, fabricated machined washers were hard pressed and welded to the old holes
front
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012642.jpg
back
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012643.jpg
test fit on the wheel studs
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012639.jpg
with the wheel nuts
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012634.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012638.jpg
near perfect alignment
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012637.jpg
Now ready to be painted. They will be colored gun metal (no polished lip) to mimic the Watanabe
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012645.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012647.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02072012648.jpg
bedheadben
02-13-2012, 11:04 PM
Seriously amazing work with the 114 to 100 conversion, I've never seen it done like that before.
marlonthegreat
02-26-2012, 11:53 PM
wheels have been painted...with Dunlop SP Sport 185/55/15 tires
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02232012682.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02232012683.jpg
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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/02232012684.jpg
Charlie
02-27-2012, 12:57 AM
I think you will find that ur gonna have just as much problems with the 15x 7.. Although I love how u did that conversion. So clean
Benbrg
02-27-2012, 01:46 AM
Nice, but that MS x te37 kit would of been sex with more of a drop.
marlonthegreat
04-11-2012, 08:49 PM
minor update
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/second_MX5/2012-04-11-005.jpg
marlonthegreat
05-07-2012, 01:44 AM
recent installation of
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/exhaust/2012-05-07-08625.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/exhaust/2012-05-07-08725.jpg
perfect fit
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/exhaust/2012-05-07-08825.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/exhaust/2012-05-07-09025.jpg
ground clearance
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/exhaust/2012-05-07-08925.jpg
marlonthegreat
06-22-2012, 02:27 AM
Spot the difference.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5272/7418575788_9d839d14b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418575788/)
P1000827 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418575788/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
the pair above are the original ones. In case of accident (fingers crossed) or if anything happens with the original during use, had them molded so I can reconstruct and repair them.
another look of the original
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7418574624_909dd27b1c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418574624/)
P1000828 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418574624/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
replica
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7418573664_86c1111974.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418573664/)
P1000830 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418573664/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
comparison
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8155/7418572712_d67c4c184a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418572712/)
P1000831 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418572712/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
here's another spot the difference
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7418576806_d53ca009c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418576806/)
P1000826 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418576806/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
pair on the right are the original ones :)
the molds
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7418571954_790c0c594e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418571954/)
P1000832 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7418571954/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
07-07-2012, 12:15 AM
Zeromotive rear canards
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7518648128_6b40441a44.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/)
miata zeromotive rear canards (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
but wait...2 pairs?
nah knowing me...the view of the mold. the pair on the left the original ones.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7277/7518658570_2b4905a5e5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518658570/)
P1000836 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518658570/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
another look...original
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7518655720_2786d81a53.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518655720/)
P1000837 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518655720/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
replica
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7518652468_529ed007af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518652468/)
P1000838 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518652468/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7518641308_3f00443d85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518641308/)
P1000840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518641308/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
replica looks more durable....don't you think:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7518648128_6b40441a44.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/)
miata zeromotive rear canards (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/7518648128/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
these are not painted by the way, like the originals (left pair) they are made of resin
marlonthegreat
07-07-2012, 12:18 AM
installed pix soon
Phatmiata
07-07-2012, 01:00 AM
amazing all the details you have put into these cars!
I<3flippyheadlights
07-07-2012, 09:08 AM
Do you make duplicates of everything you get?
mhogan0
07-14-2012, 12:59 PM
where ru located Spain cause rear fogs dont come on US cars, and your saying that MS kit is common where u live ive only seen one that one u might need to buy a couple and sell them in the states
Grip Driver
07-14-2012, 02:36 PM
great progress so far, loving the details :)
where ru located Spain cause rear fogs dont come on US cars, and your saying that MS kit is common where u live ive only seen one that one u might need to buy a couple and sell them in the states
After seeing all his threads... I think he's in the Philippines? What do I win?
marlonthegreat
06-24-2013, 07:50 PM
5 years after I purchased this part, finally had the time to install it.
M-Tuned Coolant Reroute kit.
Pictures of the install speak for themselves
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9107980602_5e0f23cd61_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107980602/)
2013-06-22-822 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107980602/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9107984870_d5c4c0d036_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107984870/)
2013-06-22-820 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107984870/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/9107970834_80cbce9bcc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107970834/)
2013-06-22-824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107970834/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9107975592_fe22ce9e2c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107975592/)
2013-06-22-823 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107975592/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/9105736269_fc73930fa8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105736269/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/9105732973_efc21469a7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105732973/)
2013-06-22-826 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105732973/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
2013-06-22-825 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105736269/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5451/9107958864_4337f250b3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107958864/)
2013-06-22-828 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107958864/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9105725801_c3113bfc61_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105725801/)
2013-06-22-829 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105725801/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9107951842_ec381ac6da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107951842/)
2013-06-22-831 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107951842/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/9107948270_f8b6ffd10c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107948270/)
2013-06-22-832 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107948270/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/9107945326_f709d0e3af_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107945326/)
2013-06-22-833 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107945326/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/9107941462_c330ed914e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107941462/)
2013-06-22-834 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107941462/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/9105707335_bfe22c5cdd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105707335/)
2013-06-22-835 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105707335/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9107929342_a0a09b1819_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107929342/)
2013-06-22-839 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107929342/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/9105695649_a587e40f0e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105695649/)
2013-06-22-840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105695649/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/9107932970_376834a240_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107932970/)
2013-06-22-836 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107932970/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/9106202009_2647422734_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106202009/)
2013-06-22-851 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106202009/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/9107921142_da80f38eca_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107921142/)
2013-06-22-841 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107921142/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/9107917844_c02881ecfe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107917844/)
2013-06-22-842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107917844/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/9107913216_1f48f83a25_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107913216/)
2013-06-22-843 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107913216/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3691/9107904878_268f012831_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107904878/)
2013-06-22-845 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9107904878/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/9105678799_f202041e2e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105678799/)
2013-06-22-844 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9105678799/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/9106203309_0c485621f9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106203309/)
2013-06-22-850 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106203309/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/9106200655_9eb0668268_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106200655/)
2013-06-22-853 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9106200655/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
bedheadben
06-24-2013, 07:55 PM
5 years after I purchased this part, finally had the time to install it.
M-Tuned Coolant Reroute kit.
Pictures of the install speak for themselves
Nice piece!:lol::fp::mrgreen:
Phatmiata
06-24-2013, 08:05 PM
5 years to install, story of my life, you must have kids taking up all your free time? Ditto what Ben said great looking parts.
marlonthegreat
06-24-2013, 08:12 PM
5 years to install, story of my life, you must have kids taking up all your free time? Ditto what Ben said great looking parts.
mostly due to another miata (build thread in the other forum)...which, much to my regret...but for a good cause(more of another project :) ) recently sold
marlonthegreat
06-26-2013, 02:25 AM
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9141995720_f857c4e814_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141995720/)
2013-06-26-869 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141995720/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/9141993578_1d4d28a641_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141993578/)
2013-06-26-872 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9141993578/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/9139766273_cf45c23e71_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139766273/)
2013-06-26-874 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139766273/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/9139764267_e96e76113f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139764267/)
2013-06-26-877 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9139764267/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-26-2013, 02:29 AM
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011441.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011443.jpg
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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011439.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011447.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/parts/12182011448.jpg
Ihatecars
06-26-2013, 05:33 AM
Wow! Very nice!
I've been seriously considering a set of Work Equips sometime down the road.
Such an awesome awesome oldschool Japanese wheel!
atank
06-26-2013, 06:24 AM
Diggin' those wheels!!!!!!!
marlonthegreat
07-09-2013, 07:11 PM
Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing install
A quick install. no time to powdercoat suspension parts and stuff, just a little cleaning here and there, in for the benefits anyway and its results rather than aesthetics.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/9235756931_03373658f3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235756931/)
2013-07-07-925 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235756931/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/9235699793_6008449c3d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235699793/)
2013-07-07-926 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235699793/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
new parts installed aside from the poly bushing
93 LE or 94-95 R-Package Tie Rod end ball joint
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/9238472436_9593b011b5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238472436/)
2013-07-07-943 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238472436/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Camber bolts
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/9238473474_70523a4271_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238473474/)
2013-07-07-940 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238473474/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Front suspension
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/9238477972_2c81371088_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238477972/)
2013-07-07-928 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238477972/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9235701523_e93b2c78aa_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235701523/)
2013-07-07-929 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235701523/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/9238475642_79eae3e5a8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238475642/)
2013-07-07-931 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238475642/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9235695743_f1695430b3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695743/)
2013-07-07-932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695743/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/9238470290_21e5b0edba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238470290/)
2013-07-07-950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238470290/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9238469424_6c82e27673_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469424/)
2013-07-07-951 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469424/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/9235688919_d5d63a643a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235688919/)
2013-07-07-954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235688919/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/9238465300_2de788b0ec_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238465300/)
2013-07-07-957 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238465300/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5543/9235687129_9706ab126d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687129/)
2013-07-07-956 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687129/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
never forget to mark the previous camber settings to at least have a decent ride to your camber/alignment shop and have it corrected after install
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/9235687931_70cb5d6418_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687931/)
2013-07-07-955 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235687931/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/9238469192_ab86453798_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469192/)
2013-07-07-952 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238469192/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/9238476912_d8d42d1ef9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238476912/)
2013-07-07-930 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238476912/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9235695005_e424b99920_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695005/)
2013-07-07-933 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235695005/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/9235685465_f9c7d702cc_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235685465/)
2013-07-07-959 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235685465/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
R-package tie rod end installed
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/9235761431_c93349905a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235761431/)
2013-07-08-982 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235761431/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9244772653_76009579a2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772653/)
2013-07-09-985 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772653/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/9244772625_fdd6a79bbe_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772625/)
2013-07-09-986 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9244772625/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
07-09-2013, 07:35 PM
Rear suspension
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/9238463644_08528024d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238463644/)
2013-07-08-960 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238463644/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/9235682999_56584b825f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235682999/)
2013-07-08-962 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235682999/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/9235681885_5b994540a2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681885/)
2013-07-08-963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681885/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9235681083_e7be7b8d4f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681083/)
2013-07-08-964 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235681083/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/9238459258_2e94fa16ed_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238459258/)
2013-07-08-965 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238459258/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/9238458086_49774de3b2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238458086/)
2013-07-08-966 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238458086/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/9235678115_7a3905bc00_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235678115/)
2013-07-08-967 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235678115/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/9235677235_d6e163cdc0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235677235/)
2013-07-08-968 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235677235/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/9238455598_03ea1b5131_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238455598/)
2013-07-08-969 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238455598/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/9235675687_6c56d42fc6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235675687/)
2013-07-08-970 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235675687/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9238451040_204944f933_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451040/)
2013-07-08-975 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451040/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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2013-07-08-974 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238451898/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/9235673507_a7ba8f4305_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235673507/)
2013-07-08-973 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235673507/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2841/9235670575_05b007b73d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235670575/)
2013-07-08-976 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235670575/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/9235669701_6a006efa7b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235669701/)
2013-07-08-977 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235669701/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5342/9235668695_2ce298c128_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235668695/)
2013-07-08-978 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9235668695/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/9238454058_532b6150ba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238454058/)
2013-07-08-971 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238454058/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/9238453580_9951ec29ea_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238453580/)
2013-07-08-972 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9238453580/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
07-09-2013, 07:47 PM
camber and alignment settings with me in the car
Front
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/9250053231_321950bf75_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9250053231/)
2013-07-09-989 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9250053231/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Rear
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/9252834134_bf1e88cc06_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9252834134/)
2013-07-09-990 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9252834134/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Alta Racer
07-31-2013, 12:13 PM
I think you have too much caster in the front. Makes the steering harder, and is hard on ball joints, can even make them bind. If you want more neg camber, you can get more with less caster.
marlonthegreat
09-02-2013, 07:52 PM
custom heat shield and M's K&N install
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/9644434756_23ba8350ec_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/)
2013-09-01-1167 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9644434110_0e44f9857f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/)
2013-09-01-1168 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9644432946_b7f78f9048_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/)
2013-09-01-1169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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2013-09-01-1170 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641194915/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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2013-09-01-1171 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644430286/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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2013-09-01-1172 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641191683/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/9660494956_4393ea94d5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/)
2013-09-03-1183 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/9657264555_f069ed42d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/)
2013-09-03-1182 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
fabricated adaptor
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/9660500928_e419672a6b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/)
2013-09-03-1179 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/9660498430_a85995bb36_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/)
2013-09-03-1180 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
bracket and spacer (rubber spacers to be used for the nut to bolt heatshield to chassis; prevents rattling)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/9660497920_d34bf1b93a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/)
2013-09-03-1181 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
all cleaned up and ready for installation
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/9660502722_cabbdec3f6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/)
2013-09-03-1177 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9644428486_de5cefb581_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/)
2013-09-01-1173 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/9644425606_65f5e7d1c8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/)
2013-09-01-1175 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9641189853_503782a742_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/)
2013-09-01-1174 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-11-2014, 06:35 AM
overdue pix of updates
CF sideskirt/diffuser
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/11432093363_ee7f270a0d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqdt4Z)P1110112 (https://flic.kr/p/iqdt4Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/11432004876_c78cc48fcc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqd1Lm)P1110094 (https://flic.kr/p/iqd1Lm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/11431988834_e0402684eb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqcVZL)P1110093 (https://flic.kr/p/iqcVZL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/11432040546_a399d6a92f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqdcnm)P1110089 (https://flic.kr/p/iqdcnm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/11431980145_22990f01f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iqcTpX)P1110092 (https://flic.kr/p/iqcTpX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-11-2014, 06:40 AM
JDM bumper duct (below the headlight)
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/11429075016_de281253ef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ipWZPw)P1110102 (https://flic.kr/p/ipWZPw) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/11429156983_3f095e461d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ipXqbK)P1110107 (https://flic.kr/p/ipXqbK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-11-2014, 06:48 AM
Ultra racing fender bar (part no. UR-FD3-1320)
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14319636882_3ee51fdbd6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nPnTa5)2014-06-01-1472 (https://flic.kr/p/nPnTa5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14134769748_5d806f85c7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nx3oAG)2014-06-01-1470 (https://flic.kr/p/nx3oAG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-11-2014, 07:36 AM
modified thermoswitch
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/12264016623_52373a00c4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFJhSt)2013-07-12-991a (https://flic.kr/p/jFJhSt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/12264439916_112c0bc57e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsGC)2013-07-12-992 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsGC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/12264438436_4cb684eb80_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsg7)2013-07-12-996 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLsg7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/12264291444_babee1ba0c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKGyL)2013-07-12-997 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKGyL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2862/12264423216_002e9a6aee_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLnJG)P1120268 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLnJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Mishimoto rad and SPAL fans install
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/12264282374_dfb010ecba_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDSo)P1120261 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDSo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/12264280934_5d00447853_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDry)P1120266 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDry) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/12264425976_9cbc7433b0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLoyh)P1120263 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLoyh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/12264280834_f7852a969f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDpQ)P1120262 (https://flic.kr/p/jFKDpQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/12264003823_487b1a3f1e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFJe4M)P1120260 (https://flic.kr/p/jFJe4M) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/12264424476_4bc1261490_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jFLo7q)P1120267 (https://flic.kr/p/jFLo7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
atank
06-11-2014, 08:37 AM
Really Nice work Marlon!!!!!!!!!!!
marlonthegreat
06-16-2014, 04:28 AM
Miata Cup 2014 leg 1
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14431354341_fe7c01d58a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nZfsSa)IMGL0300_final (https://flic.kr/p/nZfsSa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
06-17-2014, 11:03 PM
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14262290398_30ae63b662_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nJiY3A)IMGL0197 (https://flic.kr/p/nJiY3A) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Grip Driver
06-22-2014, 07:12 PM
Just read the entire thread, what an excellent purpose built car this is.
marlonthegreat
07-13-2014, 10:35 PM
Just like all things bound to wear and tear, the door cards had to be replaced. For some (or most of us here would agree) like me :) this is a chance of course to embark on a new project
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14648529542_6aace490de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojrxub)P1160793 (https://flic.kr/p/ojrxub) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14462253710_f4f02daa4d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o2YQaU)P1160802 (https://flic.kr/p/o2YQaU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14462312149_fdd53326fa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o2Z8xt)P1160814 (https://flic.kr/p/o2Z8xt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14646735734_16044d7b14_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojhmfs)P1160816 (https://flic.kr/p/ojhmfs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14645686591_919c513ac4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojbYnM)P1160818 (https://flic.kr/p/ojbYnM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14648526762_0a8d5829a2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojrwEf)P1160820 (https://flic.kr/p/ojrwEf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/14668840193_c5c3a81253_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/omeD8P)P1160821 (https://flic.kr/p/omeD8P) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14645683841_c0375cbc04_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojbXyn)P1160829 (https://flic.kr/p/ojbXyn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
07-13-2014, 10:40 PM
also installed this
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14625947476_e84dcba237_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ohrNCd)P1160825 (https://flic.kr/p/ohrNCd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14648928775_c2c9fceb3a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojtAav)P1160826 (https://flic.kr/p/ojtAav) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14648927825_c918dbbf5a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojtzT8)P1160828 (https://flic.kr/p/ojtzT8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
let's see how long it would last without too much scratches for one to see through
marlonthegreat
08-20-2014, 01:43 AM
Chanced upon this find through a local surplus dealer of parts
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5561/14679884088_21d7463de7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ondf6N)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ondf6N) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
powder coated RED
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3915/14790188250_f4b087cbfe_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXzFG)P1170309 (https://flic.kr/p/owXzFG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14790317627_8db8a6c5c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYf9k)P1170310 (https://flic.kr/p/owYf9k) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14790320057_afcca3a304_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYfSe)P1170312 (https://flic.kr/p/owYfSe) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5586/14976857585_b0df942d2e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oPsiYv)P1170313 (https://flic.kr/p/oPsiYv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/14790277588_d0728329f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owY3f1)P1170315 (https://flic.kr/p/owY3f1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14790193259_53e8252010_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXBb4)P1170316 (https://flic.kr/p/owXBb4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14790328027_77a9018202_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owYieD)P1170317 (https://flic.kr/p/owYieD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Fabrication of flanges for the rear and floor mounts underway... stay tuned... in the meantime
marlonthegreat
08-20-2014, 01:45 AM
...here are some pix from the local Miata Cup recently attended
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14790174229_424f6c73cb_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/owXvvX)10520546_10152739205470757_7674011761026729 242_o (https://flic.kr/p/owXvvX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14778632368_651e15f8ec_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ovWmwm)1980218_10152582105892052_47875223045424503 17_o (https://flic.kr/p/ovWmwm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Vegard
08-20-2014, 09:46 AM
Looking very cool Marlon :D
marlonthegreat
08-21-2014, 07:30 AM
Looking very cool Marlon :D
;)
marlonthegreat
08-21-2014, 07:31 AM
my sponsor by the way
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14802550048_c44432b697_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oy3Wq9)P1170353 (https://flic.kr/p/oy3Wq9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
joke...:) I just had to have some photos taken with this banner
atank
08-21-2014, 07:37 AM
Very Nice........Marlon!.......Happy Racing..:mrgreen:
marlonthegreat
08-31-2014, 07:46 AM
weekend project...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15069316506_7136f53d2c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oXCbMQ)P1170423 (https://flic.kr/p/oXCbMQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15091975492_173e49a232_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCjw1)P1170427 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCjw1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14905692300_f68e9f4899_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaz1Q)P1170431 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaz1Q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14905704310_dc8a51a9d7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaCzU)P1170435 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaCzU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14905711140_c23dbfb2e1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHaEBE)P1170436 (https://flic.kr/p/oHaEBE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/15089306771_7efe141e4a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZoDcz)P1170424 (https://flic.kr/p/oZoDcz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/15091962422_0b5807d56a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCfCE)P1170425 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCfCE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/15091968742_ea3097be16_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZChvC)P1170426 (https://flic.kr/p/oZChvC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/15091988112_2ed9bb1c5f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCogA)P1170432 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCogA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14905787248_4941c2e4f7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHb4eS)P1170437 (https://flic.kr/p/oHb4eS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/15092012212_1ca84f6e72_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oZCvr7)P1170438 (https://flic.kr/p/oZCvr7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14905798358_5fb7bba2e3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHb7xq)P1170439 (https://flic.kr/p/oHb7xq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/15069384506_3ad43171f9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oXCx1f)P1170440 (https://flic.kr/p/oXCx1f) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/14905810668_15700de1cf_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHbbcE)P1170441 (https://flic.kr/p/oHbbcE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
08-31-2014, 07:59 AM
mounting under plates were fabricated from scratch (and from stainless steel 3mm thick) considering that roll cage had none when I bought it from a surplus shop
originally colored black, powder coated it in red.
so elated with the fitment since I did not have to modify my speakers mounted on the A-pillar :)
A/C vent also on either side very functional compared to other roll cages I've seen where the bar is so close to the vent, it literally covers the opening :)
I know and have read how people doubt the integrity of the safety21/cusco roll cages, but for me I installed this not for the uneventful roll over (fingers crossed) but more of the rigidity and stiffness of the chassis
surprisingly this roll cage is NOT heavy as it may look. no actual numbers but before installation car weighs in about 1,040 kg. with all the weight savings (CF stuff installed) and the hard dog hard bar.
will put in actual weight numbers soon.
marlonthegreat
09-15-2014, 04:25 AM
mandatory in car shots...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/15058700709_9be5a4e783_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWFM5R)P1170477 (https://flic.kr/p/oWFM5R) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/15058888818_2dd4d1006e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWGK17)P1170475 (https://flic.kr/p/oWGK17) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/15222436346_0a0cd80ff4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pc9XZ5)P1170474 (https://flic.kr/p/pc9XZ5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/15245459505_a930be764b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pebXY6)P1170478 (https://flic.kr/p/pebXY6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/15058908228_91a747067e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWGQLL)P1170479 (https://flic.kr/p/oWGQLL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15058715389_961a67567e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWFRrX)P1170481 (https://flic.kr/p/oWFRrX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/15245096922_54cafc6147_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pea7bE)P1170483 (https://flic.kr/p/pea7bE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/15058767530_c4370979f5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWG7WW)P1170476 (https://flic.kr/p/oWG7WW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
09-17-2014, 02:04 AM
total weight of the car...
before (without cage; taken on May 16, 2012)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7220948048_55de51d87d_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c16fhh)miata weight slip (https://flic.kr/p/c16fhh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
after (with cage; taken on September 17, 2014)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/15078567230_afd3e6aafd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oYrAH5)IMG_20140917_0001 (https://flic.kr/p/oYrAH5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
09-17-2014, 02:10 AM
I have a few more ideas where to shave off that 10kg or more...stay tuned
atank
09-17-2014, 08:37 AM
Looks Good Marlon!
marlonthegreat
09-25-2014, 08:15 AM
a rare part found its way here...all polished up and ready to be installed
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15163645678_fc3659ae43_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6XDyS)P1170488 (https://flic.kr/p/p6XDyS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/15163461579_46d8b114ac_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6WGQK)P1170487 (https://flic.kr/p/p6WGQK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
tsingson
09-25-2014, 08:18 AM
Marlon, your car is amazing!
marlonthegreat
10-15-2014, 11:43 PM
remove the headlights and mounting assembly...a good old 20lbs saved.
hood to be replaced with this, all carbon as always
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15548041332_fd7ede97e4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pFVM19)IMG_1347 (https://flic.kr/p/pFVM19) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
near OEM fit, if I may say
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15361069488_777ac46f50_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pppuME)IMG_1353a (https://flic.kr/p/pppuME) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
for a new look, it will look like this when it's painted...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15523495596_994b43ba64_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pDKYpN)IMG_1353b (https://flic.kr/p/pDKYpN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Tkblazer
10-16-2014, 12:10 AM
I'm guessing you won't be driving this at Night?
marlonthegreat
10-16-2014, 02:13 AM
I still can :)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15361616758_41106a6b14_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ppsitm)P1100745 (https://flic.kr/p/ppsitm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Madaboutmx5s
10-16-2014, 04:46 AM
I like that. Looks good. Keep up the good work.
atank
10-16-2014, 05:42 AM
Great Work Marlon!
Phatmiata
10-16-2014, 06:44 AM
It reminds me of Knight Rider now. Keep up the nice work!! Always Inspiring !! :bow:
bogaut
10-16-2014, 10:27 PM
very cool. not sure ive ever seen a miata with deleted pop ups like that
marlonthegreat
10-18-2014, 10:21 AM
extreme "delete"
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/15227457741_da43c65da6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pcAGER)26fc1e48d6 (https://flic.kr/p/pcAGER) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/15230552575_13c0e8d838_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pcSyE4)5e3572dce3 (https://flic.kr/p/pcSyE4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Madaboutmx5s
10-18-2014, 05:15 PM
Loving the way this car has developed. Top work. That white one is another favourite.
marlonthegreat
10-27-2014, 07:24 PM
Fresh out of the paint shop
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15460724030_90b85089ea_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pydfBq)IMG_1382 (https://flic.kr/p/pydfBq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15460327997_255b3a26dd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pybdTg)IMG_1381 (https://flic.kr/p/pybdTg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15622582866_e8e8a0a538_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNvPB1)IMG_1384 (https://flic.kr/p/pNvPB1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
10-31-2014, 11:51 PM
custom harness bar installed...in powdercoat red to match the safety21 cusco rollcage
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/15493520357_2944ccaabd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB7kPk)IMG_1406 (https://flic.kr/p/pB7kPk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15654998816_07d99b3ca9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pRnXJG)IMG_1402 (https://flic.kr/p/pRnXJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3941/15493336588_e44bf47811_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB6pbU)IMG_1407 (https://flic.kr/p/pB6pbU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
10-31-2014, 11:53 PM
more shots of the new hood
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/15655014436_6f88379db0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pRo3o1)IMG_1398 (https://flic.kr/p/pRo3o1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7560/15678715325_83412ff84f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTtvQ2)IMG_1400 (https://flic.kr/p/pTtvQ2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/15492835949_0862173aba_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB3Qnc)IMG_1399 (https://flic.kr/p/pB3Qnc) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15493318248_66142c5d59_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pB6iJG)IMG_1396 (https://flic.kr/p/pB6iJG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
11-03-2014, 04:17 AM
Not a fan really of wings, but had to try one to match the flares and look.
MS Type II wing - the only wing that I can tolerate to put on my ride...still on the fence though
I do hope it will serve its function and purpose. Let's see how it would fair during the coming races.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15699007555_16e8cfc5ee_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pVgw14)IMG_1408 (https://flic.kr/p/pVgw14) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/15513821847_12aefd3fef_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pCUoK2)IMG_1410 (https://flic.kr/p/pCUoK2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickrhttps://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/15675296136_7bbe9789b7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pTaZqu)IMG_1411 (https://flic.kr/p/pTaZqu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
11-22-2014, 09:19 PM
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/15639263140_706bc0d7b1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPZj4W)10714178_10152617369034682_1412556615928499 492_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPZj4W) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
11-22-2014, 09:21 PM
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15638295969_2a5eaa0536_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPUmyz)10633989_10152617364849682_5652839322787523 687_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPUmyz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8274/15204142454_7b8d08bd58_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/paxcR9)1401460_10152617371789682_73796669556604058 97_o (https://flic.kr/p/paxcR9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/15204688823_a616387c43_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/paA1gi)1401317_10152617373829682_47173535069351499 93_o (https://flic.kr/p/paA1gi) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/15638937317_6cad7eabf3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pPXDdi)10446249_10152298934114682_1862164108720063 510_o (https://flic.kr/p/pPXDdi) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/15204685953_a3ae72a7dd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pazZpP)10387087_10152298934714682_8082207485887596 637_o (https://flic.kr/p/pazZpP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
12-17-2014, 07:42 AM
installed the Autoexe 3pt. strut bar and some wire cleaning up
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/15422699713_03cacacef4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puRniK)P1180287 (https://flic.kr/p/puRniK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/16042354875_4748c98785_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qrBgcr)P1180288 (https://flic.kr/p/qrBgcr) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15856301809_c2385ab6b7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qaaG6X)P1180289 (https://flic.kr/p/qaaG6X) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/16042345555_7b8a862063_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qrBdqK)P1180295 (https://flic.kr/p/qrBdqK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7534/15854901088_f890b661b5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qa3vHA)P1180296 (https://flic.kr/p/qa3vHA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
alexlula
12-17-2014, 08:23 AM
man let me tell you, you've nailed it! that thing looks mean and angry and the engine bay is so neat clean !!!! amazing work !
marlonthegreat
12-28-2014, 03:06 AM
I'm basically an "audio" guy. I used to do DIY audio projects during my early years. I love listening to music during long drives. It makes the drive more relaxing and keeps the companion in the mood.
Here's a simple deadening install that could make your audio sound more pleasing without adding up on weight and messy set up.
Dynamat is the best sound deadening as far as I'm concerned.
You don't need the whole sheet/mat to cover the doors. You just need to cut portions that would significantly cover the holes on the door. You need not peel all of the back portions so that dirt and grime won't stick to it. Just a portion enough to stick the mat on to the doors.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/15938748950_4d87896033_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qhsfLo)P1180439 (https://flic.kr/p/qhsfLo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
The doors covered up
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/15940297597_0159605d67_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qhAc8c)P1180440 (https://flic.kr/p/qhAc8c) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/16124139141_b678ceac18_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qyQqNZ)P1180437 (https://flic.kr/p/qyQqNZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
a short video demonstrating the huge effect of the deadening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHaQSoC_SdU&feature=youtu.be
Madaboutmx5s
12-28-2014, 03:36 AM
Nice work mate. The sound audio quality from a MX5 has always been one of the poor factors.
As a fellow Tuckin99 N2 owner keep up the good work on your car. I hope you don't mind but I've shared photos of your car on my facebook photo gallery of Roadsters as is a great example.
Look forward to future updates in 2015.
marlonthegreat
12-28-2014, 04:16 AM
As a fellow Tuckin99 N2 owner keep up the good work on your car. I hope you don't mind but I've shared photos of your car on my facebook photo gallery of Roadsters as is a great example.
By all means...:)
Madaboutmx5s
12-28-2014, 05:31 AM
Thanks mate.
jawolf518
12-29-2014, 01:28 PM
custom heat shield and M's K&N install
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/9644434756_23ba8350ec_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/)
2013-09-01-1167 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434756/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9644434110_0e44f9857f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/)
2013-09-01-1168 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644434110/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9644432946_b7f78f9048_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/)
2013-09-01-1169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644432946/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/9641194915_020f4af6dd_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641194915/)
2013-09-01-1170 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641194915/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9644430286_a598da7589_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644430286/)
2013-09-01-1171 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644430286/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9641191683_f6666c09ee_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641191683/)
2013-09-01-1172 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641191683/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/9660494956_4393ea94d5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/)
2013-09-03-1183 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660494956/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/9657264555_f069ed42d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/)
2013-09-03-1182 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9657264555/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
fabricated adaptor
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/9660500928_e419672a6b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/)
2013-09-03-1179 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660500928/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/9660498430_a85995bb36_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/)
2013-09-03-1180 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660498430/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
bracket and spacer (rubber spacers to be used for the nut to bolt heatshield to chassis; prevents rattling)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/9660497920_d34bf1b93a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/)
2013-09-03-1181 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660497920/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
all cleaned up and ready for installation
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/9660502722_cabbdec3f6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/)
2013-09-03-1177 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9660502722/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9644428486_de5cefb581_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/)
2013-09-01-1173 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644428486/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/9644425606_65f5e7d1c8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/)
2013-09-01-1175 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9644425606/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9641189853_503782a742_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/)
2013-09-01-1174 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/9641189853/) by marlonmercado77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
I love the heat shield install ..... I want to do something like this myself.
marlonthegreat
01-04-2015, 08:40 PM
a rare topdown moment...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7504/16015287787_f1dd92ebad_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qpdx6v)P1180507 (https://flic.kr/p/qpdx6v) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
01-17-2015, 11:49 PM
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8671/16251915605_34e923e6e8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qL8jit)IMG_1781 (https://flic.kr/p/qL8jit) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7567/16251067442_f0f8d6fc0d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qL3YaY)IMG_1787 (https://flic.kr/p/qL3YaY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7497/16250084961_17b3f959b4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qKXW7D)IMG_1776 (https://flic.kr/p/qKXW7D) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Phatmiata
01-17-2015, 11:59 PM
Very nice, all this time I never knew you had a cage in the car
Did you get new wheels? I thought you had a 4 spoke wheel? These look bigger for some reason? What are the specs?
marlonthegreat
01-18-2015, 07:47 AM
Work Equip 03
15x8.5 -22 A disk front
15x10 -6 O disk rear
Toyo R888
195/55/15 front
235/50/15 rear
Phatmiata
01-18-2015, 02:51 PM
Are you using larger brake calipers ??
anrandol
01-18-2015, 11:38 PM
if you ever want to get rid of that wing Marlon, let me know pare.
Hyper
01-19-2015, 11:39 AM
The car looks freaking dope but I like the ducktail trrunk spoiler much better than the MS wing
marlonthegreat
01-19-2015, 10:54 PM
Are you using larger brake calipers ??
just the usual Wilwood BBK (less the spacers :))
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/7238836024_478c50e938_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/c2EVKE)wilwood_rb sways_0 (https://flic.kr/p/c2EVKE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
01-19-2015, 11:03 PM
if you ever want to get rid of that wing Marlon, let me know pare.
Only if you allow me to drive your NB :) Just joking
Where you at again? are you near Mike/Cael's place?
Seriously though preparing to install the wing to this trunk for trackdays
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/16135420748_28d70b2ebb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qzQfrs)IMG_1814 (https://flic.kr/p/qzQfrs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/15703091843_dcb335a942_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pVCs7P)IMG_1815 (https://flic.kr/p/pVCs7P) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7506/16136781859_b2cda5eb01_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qzXe3T)IMG_1816 (https://flic.kr/p/qzXe3T) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
the OEM trunk is just plain heavy!
Regards
marlonthegreat
02-02-2015, 01:51 AM
after several years and 3 Miata Cup seasons
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/16237943190_4595b0caf9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJTGML)IMG_1737 (https://flic.kr/p/qJTGML) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Mazdaspeed Motor Mounts on the right
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/16399359856_9655a6d330_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qZa1kJ)IMG_1738 (https://flic.kr/p/qZa1kJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
02-03-2015, 10:31 AM
you won't believe what you can find in a surplus shop
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/16409694296_b315e441f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r14YpJ)IMG_1882 (https://flic.kr/p/r14YpJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
02-03-2015, 10:32 AM
from this...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/16249795537_b179503201_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qKWs5z)IMG_1883 (https://flic.kr/p/qKWs5z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
to this...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/16434738272_fb6a095649_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r3hk7q)IMG_1884 (https://flic.kr/p/r3hk7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Phatmiata
02-03-2015, 11:01 AM
what the heck!!! wow I would go broke in that store hahahha
bogaut
02-03-2015, 01:51 PM
wow nice score marlon.
geffrocks86
02-03-2015, 02:42 PM
great find!
MemphisMiata
02-03-2015, 03:32 PM
I am definitely going to the WRONG surplus shops!
Dave737
02-03-2015, 04:55 PM
THAT'S IT!!! I'm moving to the Philippines.
marlonthegreat
02-12-2015, 01:47 AM
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/16237691658_eb32fa3284_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21)10917129_10153634126876632_8995058245205565 031_o (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
02-28-2015, 11:12 AM
11" FM rear brake upgrade
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8612/16643987106_cb355d4677_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rmLMuW)IMG_1955 (https://flic.kr/p/rmLMuW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8590/16482344048_f759e3001b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7ujDE)IMG_1976 (https://flic.kr/p/r7ujDE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8637/16482334728_e6792d9f29_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7ugSY)IMG_1979 (https://flic.kr/p/r7ugSY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/16049961543_1a4db707aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qshfoT)IMG_1980 (https://flic.kr/p/qshfoT) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8627/16485468940_e8ae144a1d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r7Lkz7)IMG_1986 (https://flic.kr/p/r7Lkz7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8628/16668525811_d15feba199_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/roWy14)IMG_1982 (https://flic.kr/p/roWy14) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8612/16669261221_55ef22a7af_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rp1jBx)IMG_1981 (https://flic.kr/p/rp1jBx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16668493651_1e1a72fdcf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/roWorz)IMG_1983 (https://flic.kr/p/roWorz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Madaboutmx5s
03-01-2015, 02:43 AM
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/16237691658_eb32fa3284_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21)10917129_10153634126876632_8995058245205565 031_o (https://flic.kr/p/qJSq21) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Nice score on the new parts and love this photo. From one tuckin 99 owner to another keep up the good work.
marlonthegreat
03-02-2015, 07:13 PM
up next...
FM Happy Meal
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/16076963854_eb8eabd3b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/quEDeY)IMG_1956 (https://flic.kr/p/quEDeY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
mx54life
03-02-2015, 11:04 PM
Loaded!!!
I am coming home in June may I hop along for round of ride in the Pinoy circuit lol? Reminds me of my days with Boy Eusebio in late 70's to early 80's.
marlonthegreat
03-03-2015, 01:51 AM
Loaded!!!
I am coming home in June may I hop along for round of ride in the Pinoy circuit lol? Reminds me of my days with Boy Eusebio in late 70's to early 80's.
I hope your stay will last until July 19 which is the 3rd leg of the Miata Cup Race at the Batangas Racing Circuit. You're very welcome to join the local club
mx54life
03-03-2015, 02:03 AM
I hope your stay will last until July 19 which is the 3rd leg of the Miata Cup Race at the Batangas Racing Circuit. You're very welcome to join the local club
Not quite in retirement yet so just a couple weeks of vacation to finalize the condo purchase. By then hopefully I could bring one of my baby home as I did purchase a parking space in the property. Are you by any chance replicating those TSI (I like your rendition) for a peso price lol?
marlonthegreat
03-03-2015, 05:52 AM
Not quite in retirement yet so just a couple weeks of vacation to finalize the condo purchase. By then hopefully I could bring one of my baby home as I did purchase a parking space in the property. Are you by any chance replicating those TSI (I like your rendition) for a peso price lol?
oh yes ;)
marlonthegreat
03-06-2015, 07:24 AM
Energy Suspension Miata Differential Bushing install
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1992_zpsyycaxtxr.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1992_zpsyycaxtxr.jpg.html)
Time to go on the lift...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8670/16706714066_0cd5631bdc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rsjh3f)IMG_1993 (https://flic.kr/p/rsjh3f) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Good thing these bolts were very easy to remove
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1994_zpsahxq8zfe.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1994_zpsahxq8zfe.jpg.html)
and after a few minutes...
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1997_zpslaepkecb.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1997_zpslaepkecb.jpg.html)
polyurethane installed
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1996_zpsknsvdlne.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1996_zpsknsvdlne.jpg.html)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_1999_zpsgwcgdqwk.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_1999_zpsgwcgdqwk.jpg.html)
all installed...please don't mind the mess...detailing will be done soon :)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_2002_zpsrfqrrh59.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_2002_zpsrfqrrh59.jpg.html)
while I was in there...replaced the transmission and differential gear oil
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/marlonthegreat/323/miata/IMG_2003_zps2h4u0hgf.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/user/marlonthegreat/media/323/miata/IMG_2003_zps2h4u0hgf.jpg.html)
tsingson
03-06-2015, 08:33 AM
Still looking good Marlon!
marlonthegreat
03-13-2015, 10:36 PM
after several front canards, I found what I want Zeromotive Front Canards (large version)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8620/16806923001_1bea82da52_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rBaSEv)P1200053 (https://flic.kr/p/rBaSEv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8598/16620460228_4fb8f1fa08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjGcM7)P1200054 (https://flic.kr/p/rjGcM7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/16620599150_159c8df810_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjGV5j)P1200063 (https://flic.kr/p/rjGV5j) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16621848689_e008606e68_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjPjw6)P1200062 (https://flic.kr/p/rjPjw6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/16185615374_e359fa349c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qEgvy3)P1200064 (https://flic.kr/p/qEgvy3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16621884219_7224fccf06_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rjPv5F)P1200056 (https://flic.kr/p/rjPv5F) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/people/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
05-22-2015, 04:55 AM
at the Trans Sport Show 2015
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5462/17734304679_26c6663d2b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/t27WVM)IMG_3054 (https://flic.kr/p/t27WVM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5460/17852574505_2f70c85427_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcz7qH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tcz7qH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5348/17232479813_b6f703f4c8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sfLXSV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sfLXSV) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8801/17825873926_b1adef0469_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tadggU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tadggU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5327/17666125719_cb47febef6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sV6vGt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sV6vGt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
tsingson
05-22-2015, 06:53 AM
Marlon, that car is absolutely stunning.
marlonthegreat
05-22-2015, 08:51 AM
Marlon, that car is absolutely stunning.
Always grateful here...much thanks.
tsingson
05-22-2015, 09:22 AM
When I visit the Philippines, hopefully, next year, I have to see this in person.
Vegard
05-22-2015, 09:40 AM
This is so badass! I think you've found perfection but I'm sure you'll keep evolving this as we all do.
Phatmiata
05-22-2015, 11:02 AM
so much win in the thread!! love the entire car!!
marlonthegreat
05-22-2015, 11:39 AM
When I visit the Philippines, hopefully, next year, I have to see this in person.
Send me PM when you do visit. Looking forward to a meet up.
marlonthegreat
05-22-2015, 11:49 AM
This is so badass! I think you've found perfection but I'm sure you'll keep evolving this as we all do.
so true Vegard, there is always something to install like this....
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/17973801931_7ebe10e21f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tohr7K)IMG_2256 (https://flic.kr/p/tohr7K) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5447/17352581143_679db231a9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/srovPv)IMG_2257 (https://flic.kr/p/srovPv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5457/17973074415_99ea49d6a0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/todGRn)https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5328/17785176248_c212e65978_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/todGRIMG_2258 by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
....custom made frame rails
marlonthegreat
05-22-2015, 11:51 AM
so much win in the thread!! love the entire car!!
appreciating the love...:)
mx54life
05-22-2015, 01:33 PM
Any car show happening between June 15th and the 21st? I will be in town that week. Would love to see some homeland Miata's.
marlonthegreat
05-23-2015, 12:43 AM
No major car shows by then considering its the rainy season
marlonthegreat
05-24-2015, 04:00 PM
Done some work over the weekend, changed my coolant reroute hose
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5452/18038014405_b202e440ba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttXxfn)P1210021 (https://flic.kr/p/ttXxfn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8780/18037976835_ffdd59b72f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttXm5B)P1210022 (https://flic.kr/p/ttXm5B) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7783/17849822588_22086123ce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tck1nS)P1210027 (https://flic.kr/p/tck1nS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8863/17851414959_f00d3377a7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tctaJx)P1210032 (https://flic.kr/p/tctaJx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8793/17849795338_42fd609f88_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcjSh3)P1210028 (https://flic.kr/p/tcjSh3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5328/17849953818_8cd55dc85d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tckFos)P1210025 (https://flic.kr/p/tckFos) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7777/17850041368_291c3403e7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcm8pW)P1210023 (https://flic.kr/p/tcm8pW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5345/18037901145_fbbc12551a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ttWXzB)P1210026 (https://flic.kr/p/ttWXzB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
05-24-2015, 04:13 PM
Always wanted a rear glass in a soft top.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5324/17417638003_a37ffe7b9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sx8WXv)P1210017 (https://flic.kr/p/sx8WXv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8819/18038972211_25d18abbfc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tu3rYg)P1210019 (https://flic.kr/p/tu3rYg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5347/17850442898_5d70677fde_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS)P1210010 (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8795/17850726900_36d770b7f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcpDcs)P1210006 (https://flic.kr/p/tcpDcs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Tan on Black with CF and bronze wheels actually looks good...do you agree? :)
mx54life
05-24-2015, 11:16 PM
It flows with the bronze rims but it softens the "astig" look.
marlonthegreat
05-24-2015, 11:36 PM
True ^ :)
Tan and Bronze compliment each other
marlonthegreat
06-07-2015, 08:04 AM
hit the local track to kick off this year's Miata Cup
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/297/18370466530_bea2fe0ab6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZkrFy)P1210217 (https://flic.kr/p/tZkrFy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/415/18370330090_5c2c4e187d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZjK89)P1210244 (https://flic.kr/p/tZjK89) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8898/18530943496_cf1f0ebbaf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uevVTN)11392852_10205849131442011_2422969348110230 966_n (https://flic.kr/p/uevVTN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8854/18559355851_bcf79b79fc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uh2xTZ)11227924_10205851952072525_1466475528614537 100_n (https://flic.kr/p/uh2xTZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/18559318571_4bbaa7d463_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uh2mPe)11391733_10206683668713338_8654139957798026 851_n (https://flic.kr/p/uh2mPe) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/496/18369545448_c73769c410_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tZfHSQ)11062547_10206683667553309_5321548088575197 422_n (https://flic.kr/p/tZfHSQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8896/17934643974_0a6680a00d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tjPJPy)1497582_10206683667033296_77654046997977939 29_n (https://flic.kr/p/tjPJPy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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mx54life
06-07-2015, 09:11 AM
Awesome. Is this in the Metro area? 2 more days and I will be in smog land lol.
Greasemonkey2000
06-07-2015, 09:16 AM
Wonderful build thread!! Car has come so far from its humble beginnings, fantastic work Marlon!! A truly incredible looking miata! :drinkto:
marlonthegreat
07-12-2015, 02:21 AM
Wonderful build thread!! Car has come so far from its humble beginnings, fantastic work Marlon!! A truly incredible looking miata! :drinkto:
Thanks, appreciate it
marlonthegreat
07-12-2015, 02:25 AM
All the while I thought the Nielex handbrake cover was plastic. It turned out that it is aluminum after all.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/431/19598035276_7697ef6d10_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vRP46W)P1210312 (https://flic.kr/p/vRP46W) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/434/19436143030_35e0bc1b09_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vBvjbj)P1210314 (https://flic.kr/p/vBvjbj) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
These other Nielex parts are so precious looking, after a good polish, tempted not to install them :)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/19624475295_8cf8daacbb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vU9yNk)P1210300 (https://flic.kr/p/vU9yNk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/421/19624434795_d8e917123b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vU9mL4)P1210301 (https://flic.kr/p/vU9mL4) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/19436294380_fd7ba39045_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vBw6aN)P1210304 (https://flic.kr/p/vBw6aN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/408/19628788451_76c92d66a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vUwEX6)P1210302 (https://flic.kr/p/vUwEX6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/544/19003387273_54cac21703_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uXgjYa)P1210303 (https://flic.kr/p/uXgjYa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
08-20-2015, 08:31 AM
found this in a surplus shop...neglected...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/570/20544976150_c05ae1be9f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiunCJ)IMG_2319 (https://flic.kr/p/xiunCJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/689/20544957568_50bb1d50af_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiuh7m)IMG_2320 (https://flic.kr/p/xiuh7m) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/759/20110343434_3ee7eef469_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wD5Ltd)IMG_2322 (https://flic.kr/p/wD5Ltd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
after a good polish
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/589/20732393575_e7023fa854_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3WiD)P1210702 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3WiD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/703/20723063932_ed2ac6a7b3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xze7VJ)P1210705 (https://flic.kr/p/xze7VJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/761/20739223131_5a58e52b67_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB)P1210708 (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/20732316265_4b99fcb9fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3xjH)P1210709 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3xjH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5774/20732288935_e60dc5f3f3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xA3pcv)P1210716 (https://flic.kr/p/xA3pcv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
of course installed pix
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5811/20722604472_a585ee9929_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1). (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
way better than my autoexe muffler installed before
Madaboutmx5s
08-20-2015, 10:16 AM
Great work as ever.
marlonthegreat
08-24-2015, 07:22 AM
Despite the reviews, I'm not a believer until I've seen one.
All I can say is...truly a great product.
Looking forward to install these
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/20832725012_0dfd13d537_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xJVam1)P1210739 (https://flic.kr/p/xJVam1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Phatmiata
08-24-2015, 09:21 AM
that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!
mx54life
08-24-2015, 10:52 AM
Is that a rear fog, stop or reverse light at the bottom of your rear bumper? Better angle shot pls Atty?
RustRat
08-24-2015, 02:34 PM
Looks like a rear fog light. Mine has one too.
marlonthegreat
08-24-2015, 10:26 PM
that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!
right on! very true, sound clip to be uploaded for reference ;)
marlonthegreat
08-25-2015, 12:20 AM
Is that a rear fog, stop or reverse light at the bottom of your rear bumper? Better angle shot pls Atty?
came standard with local miata since PH models are de-tuned Euro NA models
here you go better shots, just click on them these are hi-res pictures in my flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8578820469_b77b297ba1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e55GrK)P1070886_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e55GrK) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8579921882_eb9be11afc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e5bkRC)P1070884_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e5bkRC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8579922754_d9262cf8c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/e5bm7E)P1070882_50% (https://flic.kr/p/e5bm7E) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
mx54life
08-25-2015, 01:03 AM
Thanks. Wow there's an actual provision for a fog light on the bumper. No hacking required, "inggit". Those flares are massive and goes well with the black color plus the bronze rims compliments the brute look.
I am now 100% inspired. Can't wait for my hand to heal so I can start turning some wrenches.
marlonthegreat
08-27-2015, 09:09 AM
I had the privilege and honour to meet a great man...truly an inspiration
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/20221332783_761df12a8e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wNTBJF)IMG_2313 (https://flic.kr/p/wNTBJF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
bogaut
08-27-2015, 08:00 PM
ahha i see wills red BG in the backround
marlonthegreat
08-29-2015, 09:15 AM
rear tail light operation...disregard the sound sorry just random noise :)
https://youtu.be/XAC-Jg3kfQU
mx54life
08-29-2015, 10:18 AM
Awesome. Thanks Marlon. I will see if I can source that Euro rear bumper here stateside. I wonder if Canadian Miata NA's are euro specs.
marlonthegreat
09-17-2015, 10:37 AM
KG works instrument panel and pivot super shift lamp install
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/768/20869293634_2febc16b73_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9zVu)P1210783 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9zVu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5794/21500630051_9efb3504bc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yKWmf8)P1210784 (https://flic.kr/p/yKWmf8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/21465775206_333f5995ec_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRH7w)P1210785 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRH7w) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
remove these parts (front and back)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/20870894513_b0cb49d434_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhMNR)P1210786 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhMNR) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/675/21465763416_8c871f5336_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRDBf)P1210787 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRDBf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
remove 4 allen screws holding the kg works panel to the OEM shroud
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5750/21480930232_6ece322224_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJcob5)P1210789 (https://flic.kr/p/yJcob5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/681/20869252784_6af582b8d9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9nMb)P1210791 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9nMb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
pivot shift lamp will be installed where the "high" headlamp indicator is
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/664/20869257264_28e2f89166_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xN9p7q)P1210790 (https://flic.kr/p/xN9p7q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
at the back you'll be able to remove the indicator by unscrewing the bolt shown here
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/605/21303927560_a871754e7b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysycrS)P1210792 (https://flic.kr/p/ysycrS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5682/21480909502_aec97f8d87_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJch1E)P1210793 (https://flic.kr/p/yJch1E) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
now disassemble the pivot shift lamp
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/21305051789_d0cd4b3693_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysDXD8)P1210794 (https://flic.kr/p/ysDXD8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/584/21465724906_311c73c341_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRsah)P1210795 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRsah) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/730/21465719116_0c5f4c6172_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yGRqrs)P1210797 (https://flic.kr/p/yGRqrs) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
looks exactly where it should be
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/763/21305033369_94ff253179_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ysDSax)P1210799 (https://flic.kr/p/ysDSax) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
run the wire at the back of the panel
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5649/21480879312_975ec2fc9a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJc839)P1210801 (https://flic.kr/p/yJc839) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
assemble back the whole instrument panel
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5778/20870825183_41c53310d5_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhrcv)P1210802 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhrcv) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
perfect
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5626/20870819623_ddc3d8477e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhpxD)P1210803 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhpxD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
plug it in
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/655/20870813783_7a5277da3f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNhnNX)P1210807 (https://flic.kr/p/xNhnNX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
hide the module
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/774/21491927615_0051744adf_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yKaKj8)P1210810 (https://flic.kr/p/yKaKj8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
done
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5684/21480841512_cc267c21b8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yJbVNq)P1210815 (https://flic.kr/p/yJbVNq) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
tsingson
09-17-2015, 10:43 AM
Looks good Marlon! When I make my way out to the PI, I need to see this thing in person, seriously.
marlonthegreat
09-17-2015, 11:19 PM
will welcome you with open arms tsingson ;)
marlonthegreat
10-07-2015, 11:06 PM
a bit of an update on my rear diffuser
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/581/21842006398_0917811865_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zh6Zxd)P1210959 (https://flic.kr/p/zh6Zxd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5643/22017532492_d52be13365_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxBBkb)P1210957 (https://flic.kr/p/zxBBkb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/653/21841689450_615a9b994f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zh5njA)P1210960 (https://flic.kr/p/zh5njA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21408730503_f16acffc7c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yBPkHa)P1210962 (https://flic.kr/p/yBPkHa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Greasemonkey2000
10-08-2015, 12:46 AM
I like! :drinkto:
marlonthegreat
10-17-2015, 09:11 PM
this...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5817/22072867168_7ca7e85a33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zCvdpj)P1210966 (https://flic.kr/p/zCvdpj) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/781/22234551066_b6ae2b1ef6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zSMToJ)P1210965 (https://flic.kr/p/zSMToJ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/588/22247811922_0e75bb5bef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zTXRob)P1210964 (https://flic.kr/p/zTXRob) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
I have not come across any NA with Tuckin99 Flares fitted on RS Aizawa front bumper
I'll be keeping my old bumper with the brightning intake, zeromotive canards, GV and Trap lip for racing purposes.
If I like the look with the RS Aizawa / Tuckin99 combo, I'm keeping this for street purposes
stay tuned
Demon I Am
10-17-2015, 09:27 PM
Aw, yeah!
Willywongka
10-18-2015, 02:59 AM
One of the best bumpers for the NA for sure. Can't wait to see it installed.
Madaboutmx5s
10-18-2015, 04:35 AM
I like the sound of this idea. I had thought of fitting a after market front bumper to my tuckin99 N2. Only reason I have not tried on mine as it scrapes on the front right now with the flexible garage vary front lip so figured it wouldn't work for me. Here in England we suffer from too much even road surface, etc.
keep us posted as welcome seeing this idea tried out.
marlonthegreat
10-29-2015, 02:02 AM
its official, the tuckin99 flares can be fitted with the rs aizawa bumper with just a slight modification to the flares
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5720/22576675661_d81a9bfcbc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ap2n7D)P1220314 (https://flic.kr/p/Ap2n7D) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/22378546209_f672b86cd9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A6vU8B)P1220320 (https://flic.kr/p/A6vU8B) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/667/22377342110_e2129364a1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A6pJch)P1220324 (https://flic.kr/p/A6pJch) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5776/22551736642_0e532860d0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AmPxBy)P1220323 (https://flic.kr/p/AmPxBy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/649/22539364476_7fa078bd95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AkJ8Nm)P1220321 (https://flic.kr/p/AkJ8Nm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
off to the paintshop
let me know your thoughts boys.
Madaboutmx5s
10-29-2015, 02:04 AM
I think that looks good.
marlonthegreat
10-31-2015, 06:15 AM
I can't resist putting fog lamps on those two holes in each side of the bumper
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/623/22012384633_42527f34f2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxae3Z)P1220325 (https://flic.kr/p/zxae3Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5770/22644710321_f3475f9f08_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Av34s2)P1220327 (https://flic.kr/p/Av34s2) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
after much research, the lamp is actually an aftermarket (VALEO) NB foglamps. part no. for future reference
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5836/22010738954_56e5bc1ff0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx1MRd)P1220326 (https://flic.kr/p/zx1MRd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
I made brackets on the backside to secure the foglamps
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/651/22012269583_389702b2fe_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx9CRn)P1220332 (https://flic.kr/p/zx9CRn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5693/22010685964_5139128ef9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx1w6A)P1220331 (https://flic.kr/p/zx1w6A) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
perfect size for the hole
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5716/22012255283_b7c472a861_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx9yAP)P1220333 (https://flic.kr/p/zx9yAP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/22445450930_7716c85771_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AcqNzh)P1220334 (https://flic.kr/p/AcqNzh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5773/22010597694_4d8f3cfd95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zx14RG)P1220335 (https://flic.kr/p/zx14RG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/633/22445412800_3486fc9977_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AcqBeS)P1220338 (https://flic.kr/p/AcqBeS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Hyper
10-31-2015, 11:36 AM
that Kakimoto exhaust is killer!! That one is similar to the HKS Super Drager, they have lots of deep base, love the sound!!
the Greddy Power Extreme is very similar too. Great exhaust!!! and great choice on your front bumper!!
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 05:54 AM
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5692/22610107907_ff329cf51d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ArYHmF)P1220558 (https://flic.kr/p/ArYHmF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/714/22407224273_9c32141b4d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A93T7Z)P1220559 (https://flic.kr/p/A93T7Z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5688/23014862962_df60909bf0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B4KbW7)P1220569 (https://flic.kr/p/B4KbW7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/23028335965_520a80cd4d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B5WeZg)P1220577 (https://flic.kr/p/B5WeZg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/592/22636058399_f8967ba0fd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AugHwX)P1220580 (https://flic.kr/p/AugHwX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5830/22609921088_01e3bd3691_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ArXKPE)P1220582 (https://flic.kr/p/ArXKPE) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5763/23014801752_2b8b36cd23_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B4JSJL)P1220579 (https://flic.kr/p/B4JSJL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Madaboutmx5s
11-15-2015, 05:57 AM
Spot on mate. Looks great.
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 05:58 AM
Now I need a front splitter. I think the TDR extreme NA splitter would be appropriate.
In the meantime side skirt and rear canard have to de-installed
Phatmiata
11-15-2015, 07:20 AM
That looks perfect on your Miata! What spoiler are you considering?
mx54life
11-15-2015, 07:25 AM
Bad boy look Atty.
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 07:52 AM
That looks perfect on your Miata! What spoiler are you considering?
I've not thought of it actually Randy, any suggestions?
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 08:00 AM
Bad boy look Atty.
Still the bad boy look Ed, even if I'm gunning for the subtle look (with the soft top on...for now) just for a change :)
mx54life
11-15-2015, 03:23 PM
Aerostance splitter to compliment the side skirts maybe?
Vegard
11-15-2015, 05:42 PM
Love it Marlon! <3 <3 <3
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 07:40 PM
Thanks Vegard.
By the way I've been missing your NA. Show me how it looks now
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 07:43 PM
Aerostance splitter to compliment the side skirts maybe?
Good idea. We'll see what my shop will fabricate after throwing a little idea here and there.
marlonthegreat
11-15-2015, 07:46 PM
Next update is to wire the bumper lights when I put on the headlamp switch to "bright". The turn signal lights turn on when the headlamp switch is in " dim"
mx54life
11-15-2015, 09:10 PM
Good idea. We'll see what my shop will fabricate after throwing a little idea here and there.
Think big when designing one. No miniscule size splitter here so it'll flow with the wide aspect of this "Bad Boy" look.
Vegard
11-16-2015, 12:39 PM
Thanks Vegard.
By the way I've been missing your NA. Show me how it looks now
It has been in hiatus for sometime, and now winter is coming here, so april-may it hopefully will be ready for updated photos :)
marlonthegreat
11-28-2015, 04:19 AM
Race season is over and I've put on the soft top again. But with a little modification.
plastic to glass...a world of difference
old plastic window removed and tucked away for safekeeping in case anything happens to the glass window
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/676/23339945546_d9c2179d90_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BytjEf)P1220608 (https://flic.kr/p/BytjEf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/765/22738891053_fbe45e2ac6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ADmL6K)P1220612 (https://flic.kr/p/ADmL6K) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/23070243200_26704511f7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B9D2xN)P1220614 (https://flic.kr/p/B9D2xN) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/608/22998134969_057b31fb9a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/B3gshr)P1220611 (https://flic.kr/p/B3gshr) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/716/23339936906_29b9f2d65b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Byth6h)P1220610 (https://flic.kr/p/Byth6h) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
there were no NA that came out with a glass window locally here way back in 1996 until 1997. So any Miata with a glass window on its soft top is actually one of a kind at least in this part of the world
marlonthegreat
11-28-2015, 04:23 AM
Did I mention that the vinyl that surrounds / holds the glass was tan before...which came from this Robbins top
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/17850442898_5d70677fde_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS)P1210010 (https://flic.kr/p/tcobLS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
the black dye turned out pretty good
Dave737
11-29-2015, 11:57 AM
That looks really good. What dye did you use? I've been looking to replace my window but can only find tan ones.
marlonthegreat
12-09-2015, 05:49 AM
finally a video/sound clip of my KakimotoR Racing Muffler with Maxim Works 1.6 Headers (full stainless exhaust)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3xl2u4QYpU&feature=youtu.be
mx54life
12-09-2015, 11:56 PM
Holy "Kaldereta" !!!. LOL that is pure sweet sixteen love affair Atty. That brings back memory of my HS days with Boy Eusebio. His Escort RS was loud. Hanging out with him bring me closer to the girls.
Greasemonkey2000
12-10-2015, 05:30 PM
Wow that sounds REALLY good! Probably one of the best sounding miata exhaust i have heard, pretty much no rasp and a really nice deep tone! :bow: So details on the rest of the exhaust?(cat or test pipe, resonated or non resonated midpipe?)
Any chance for some driving videos of the exhaust?
marlonthegreat
12-10-2015, 08:10 PM
SS test pipe
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5811/20722604472_a585ee9929_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1). (https://flic.kr/p/xzbLm1) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
KakimotoR Racing midpipe
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/761/20739223131_3cc7f8ded8_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB)P1210708 (https://flic.kr/p/xADWuB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
01-02-2016, 02:14 AM
morning drive
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1470/24007052882_d7988c34f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CzqqqS)IMG_20151227_215808 (https://flic.kr/p/CzqqqS) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
01-02-2016, 03:21 AM
https://youtu.be/-pRFNr_YchU
Greasemonkey2000
01-02-2016, 10:56 AM
Humm...the video goes black at 1:18 and music stops a few seconds later and then nothing after that.
NCGreasemonkey
01-02-2016, 02:16 PM
Same with me. But what I got to hear of that exhaust sounded good!
marlonthegreat
01-05-2016, 03:50 AM
totally unintentional
marlonthegreat
01-28-2016, 09:54 PM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1662/24562009242_5156c491d2_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DqsHBY)P1230569 (https://flic.kr/p/DqsHBY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/24586266401_e521f5abdc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DsB3qR)P1230568 (https://flic.kr/p/DsB3qR) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
03-11-2016, 05:30 PM
because of this...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/25581407922_3f51e1b553_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYxpkh)P1230725 (https://flic.kr/p/EYxpkh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
I had to go with this...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/25581268702_b2f2a2b8d0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYwFWW)P1230739 (https://flic.kr/p/EYwFWW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/25607476311_c9eebaa6db_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F1R1yg)P1230723 (https://flic.kr/p/F1R1yg) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/25073466493_ab92e057d4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EcE53r)P1230722 (https://flic.kr/p/EcE53r) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/25673778546_fb2a75f537_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F7GPUf)P1230726 (https://flic.kr/p/F7GPUf) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1519/25581295692_5c9a68cde9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EYwPYh)P1230738 (https://flic.kr/p/EYwPYh) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/25069697634_d1ec4eed05_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EcjKG7)P1230721 (https://flic.kr/p/EcjKG7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
upholstered in original black leather
totally satisfied...no complaints at all :)
Martin
03-11-2016, 05:44 PM
Oh. My. Gawd!
Greasemonkey2000
03-11-2016, 06:35 PM
Can't wait to see the NA6 dash installed! That Nielex tombstone is one of the main reason for wanting to do a NA6 dash swap!!! So nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drinkto:
oldgrayleather
03-11-2016, 07:32 PM
Beautyful!! Redline leather hood cover or ? That with the Nielex looks awesome.. can't wait to see it in the car - thanks for keeping us up to speed on this incredible build!
NCGreasemonkey
03-11-2016, 10:05 PM
Had to lash 'Noir' down. She was donning floaties and prepping to swim your way for that dash. Rest easy. I cleaned her windows and showed her her new tail feathers, again. She calmed down. For now. :lol:
benpopham
03-12-2016, 03:34 AM
Oh man that dash looks amazing! Where is the gauge hood cover from?
marlonthegreat
03-12-2016, 03:59 AM
Leather on the gauge hood cover was custom installed by the same shop that upholstered the dash
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/25599374032_a9d750716b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F18u2N)65405c26ac8dfbf04d2792ba0633ddb1dbb09a4ee94 7e190f39659a5dd5375ba (https://flic.kr/p/F18u2N) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Willywongka
03-12-2016, 04:02 AM
That looks amazing Marlon!
Installing the Nielex tombstone alone is definitely worth swapping out dashes. I'll change mine out someday.
marlonthegreat
03-12-2016, 04:45 AM
Installing the Nielex tombstone alone is definitely worth swapping out dashes. I'll change mine out someday.
plus you shave off about 10-15lbs. of weight
oldgrayleather
03-12-2016, 03:31 PM
plus you shave off about 10-15lbs. of weight
Win-win for form and function :lol:. Need to find an upholstery shop in SoCal for my plans.. and not expecting the extra leather would add too much extra weight ;)
marlonthegreat
03-13-2016, 10:19 PM
Win-win for form and function :lol:. Need to find an upholstery shop in SoCal for my plans.. and not expecting the extra leather would add too much extra weight ;)
Hopefully it will not but the new leather smell (more of a new car smell) inside the interior will more than compensate for it if it does weigh a bit more
marlonthegreat
03-25-2016, 06:38 AM
here you go folks a couple of days work, but totally worth it
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/25931568822_eff808e9ee_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Fvu4Yb)P1230745 (https://flic.kr/p/Fvu4Yb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/26024100175_d386ad439b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEjjk)P1230746 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEjjk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1613/25957708111_bfcdd7ba4b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxN3gz)P1230749 (https://flic.kr/p/FxN3gz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/26024087325_4f131fe148_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEfuM)P1230751 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEfuM) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1630/25998143486_fd36cf03bc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FBnhid)P1230753 (https://flic.kr/p/FBnhid) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1623/25751232730_09e53f2721_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexNkd)P1230754 (https://flic.kr/p/FexNkd) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1602/26024074005_1af1e6cb31_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDEbx8)P1230755 (https://flic.kr/p/FDEbx8) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1513/25957684481_e7cd8cbf56_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxMVfa)P1230756 (https://flic.kr/p/FxMVfa) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1719/26024048685_a5ad56aec6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDE41z)P1230759 (https://flic.kr/p/FDE41z) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
03-25-2016, 06:41 AM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/25931499382_fec2ecbf61_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtHjW)P1230760 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtHjW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1531/26024039645_007bf6c8a4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FDE1jH)P1230761 (https://flic.kr/p/FDE1jH) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/25931488272_573f7b2604_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtE2o)P1230763 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtE2o) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25751182530_190f266f60_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexxpG)P1230764 (https://flic.kr/p/FexxpG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/25957640071_5b96012770_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FxMG3t)P1230766 (https://flic.kr/p/FxMG3t) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1628/25419271884_801960d719_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EJdpWm)P1230768 (https://flic.kr/p/EJdpWm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1444/25751159840_59e2c6bc6c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FexqEu)P1230770 (https://flic.kr/p/FexqEu) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1687/25931452602_6c232ab56c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Fvttqo)P1230772 (https://flic.kr/p/Fvttqo) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/25931444052_b4a5b81d8c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FvtqSY)P1230773 (https://flic.kr/p/FvtqSY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
tsingson
03-25-2016, 07:03 AM
Wow Marlon. That is ridiculously clean.
atank
03-25-2016, 07:39 AM
Really is a feast for your eyes!!
Stealth97
03-25-2016, 06:32 PM
Doap
Dave737
03-28-2016, 03:33 PM
:worship:
marlonthegreat
03-28-2016, 09:28 PM
I guess it's time to get the foam inserts of the bucket seats replaced with alcantara leather or something like this perhaps
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/15044089507_a35b5a0723_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oVoTFz)DSC_0140 (https://flic.kr/p/oVoTFz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Dave737
03-29-2016, 06:58 PM
I think the above inserts would look incredible in your car. I don't know how comfortable but who cares because :slayer::slayer::slayer:
marlonthegreat
06-10-2016, 04:49 AM
some actions shots in the first leg of the miata cup 2016
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7330/27505040971_1863b85411_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwqk)13418497_565197840308172_170128221373042206 0_o (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwqk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7472/27577790325_4166b85f5e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J1Xogx)13391476_565198936974729_664748016020423794 9_o (https://flic.kr/p/J1Xogx) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7087/26968857833_8111691b13_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H69rRt)13340054_565197846974838_501363414322012899 3_o (https://flic.kr/p/H69rRt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7415/27543480936_3e433d8738_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HXVxhm)13403350_565199653641324_896148740472534841 6_o (https://flic.kr/p/HXVxhm) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7309/27505041671_ae2a2efb23_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwCp)13391535_565199143641375_277957374019190944 9_o (https://flic.kr/p/HUwwCp) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7091/27478761092_a472d8068d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HScQjY)13323375_565199300308026_636123287910765791 6_o (https://flic.kr/p/HScQjY) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
credits to the photographer
marlonthegreat
07-31-2016, 09:50 PM
after years of searching...
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7530/27844815403_a66f924248_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JqxXwc)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/JqxXwc) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8072/28382356141_37a0ae6f4b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kf3ZDX)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/Kf3ZDX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8882/27844894183_df5a1e9818_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JqymWt)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/JqymWt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8873/28428663196_399eeb0435_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kj9k8s)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/Kj9k8s) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
full install pix soon. I just got carried away with the look when I finished the install
marlonthegreat
07-31-2016, 09:52 PM
the fit and finish of the original is just unparalleled
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8820/28428572196_73840ca087_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kj8S5u)image1 (https://flic.kr/p/Kj8S5u) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8730/28460938815_d77c7f4181_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KmZKxD)image2 (https://flic.kr/p/KmZKxD) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Greasemonkey2000
07-31-2016, 10:36 PM
LOVE the duck tail trunk! :bow:
What brand? :shrug: I was going to say Autokonexion until i saw 'the fit and finish was unparalleled'... :rofl: ...if it is that must be a unicorn version. (In all honesty i have been on the hunt for a Autokonexion NASCAR spoiler and wouldn't mind a few other pieces :fp: )
marlonthegreat
08-05-2016, 12:19 AM
also got this
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8703/28723587696_b1b0197974_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KLcTUC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KLcTUC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
Dave737
08-05-2016, 12:37 AM
That is very nice. I like how thick it is. Most of the ones I see are too thin IMHO.
Where did you get it?
marlonthegreat
08-05-2016, 08:27 AM
That is very nice. I like how thick it is. Most of the ones I see are too thin IMHO.
Where did you get it?
upgarage
marlonthegreat
10-02-2016, 08:06 AM
a little project I've been working on for the past month
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8140/29429615004_bc4cbf11cb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQAtef)IMG_20161002_115403 (https://flic.kr/p/LQAtef) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8798/29950015902_fa9f55059c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MCzEhw)IMG_20161002_114133 (https://flic.kr/p/MCzEhw) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5155/30057095395_f7a109b6aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MN3thF)IMG_20161002_114516 (https://flic.kr/p/MN3thF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8720/30063312705_1a0b6d4333_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNAktF)IMG_20161002_114537 (https://flic.kr/p/MNAktF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7778/29435880504_09f995b001_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LR9zK7)IMG_20161002_114555 (https://flic.kr/p/LR9zK7) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5806/29430495713_bb20e617fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQEZ2T)IMG_20161002_114626 (https://flic.kr/p/LQEZ2T) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8539/30057061415_89c93a6369_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MN3ibP)IMG_20161002_115554 (https://flic.kr/p/MN3ibP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8817/30023143756_8e3a7aa529_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MK3sDA)IMG_20161002_115623 (https://flic.kr/p/MK3sDA) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8404/29435910024_931f62e34f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LR9Jw5)IMG_20161002_115503 (https://flic.kr/p/LR9Jw5) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5809/30063339945_773199af70_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNAtzk)IMG_20161002_115322 (https://flic.kr/p/MNAtzk) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8397/29769454050_d69d643ffd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MmCex9)IMG_20161002_163236 (https://flic.kr/p/MmCex9) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7531/29950079592_0206e6848b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MCzZdC)IMG_20161002_163257 (https://flic.kr/p/MCzZdC) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8728/30063512555_463e8472d7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNBmTn)IMG_20161002_163210 (https://flic.kr/p/MNBmTn) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29980254901_c026af9a39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MFfDhz)IMG_20161002_163141 (https://flic.kr/p/MFfDhz) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
RustRat
10-02-2016, 10:36 AM
Cool idea. Dipped?
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Greasemonkey2000
10-02-2016, 12:18 PM
From the pics it looks like the cf has too much depth to be a dip...looks like real deal cf to me... :shrug: ...nice! :)
marlonthegreat
10-02-2016, 09:12 PM
real deal CF my friends (top cover; though FRP the black under portion)
NCGreasemonkey
10-02-2016, 09:30 PM
Now the search is on of the 7K+ islands to see where I can 'borrow' this from.
Nice work Marlon! You are another of the 'inspiration' builds I have followed to get to my Miata Nirvana!
Thanks. :bow:
marlonthegreat
11-08-2016, 04:46 AM
I've seen some pictures, I've always wanted to do this, from vision to fruition
https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5441/30818689646_7deb98f46f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NXkQJ3)P1250912 (https://flic.kr/p/NXkQJ3) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5749/30818587786_d92c279517_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NXkjrQ)P1250918 (https://flic.kr/p/NXkjrQ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5711/30738748772_a1a522e07e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NQh867)P1250917 (https://flic.kr/p/NQh867) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5469/30223067484_db18c5788e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3H81q)P1250916 (https://flic.kr/p/N3H81q) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30767271431_1ebe534904_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSNiT6)P1250915 (https://flic.kr/p/NSNiT6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5722/30767290681_0e12079088_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSNpAZ)P1250914 (https://flic.kr/p/NSNpAZ) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5604/30219759543_6db0230d98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3qaEX)P1250913 (https://flic.kr/p/N3qaEX) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5533/30219773153_c2e182846a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3qeHB)P1250911 (https://flic.kr/p/N3qeHB) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
11-08-2016, 04:48 AM
fully attachable top and using OEM (soft top) weather strip and latches
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https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5714/30223181324_f4b0b55ff5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3HGRb)P1250903 (https://flic.kr/p/N3HGRb) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5632/30554306780_fe9a682586_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NxYNUL)P1250909 (https://flic.kr/p/NxYNUL) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5688/30818827156_bc28be277a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NXmxAU)P1250910 (https://flic.kr/p/NXmxAU) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5341/30223290314_bfe322f67f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N3Jgfj)P1250908 (https://flic.kr/p/N3Jgfj) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5829/30554355670_0980d0588f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NxZ4rG)P1250907 (https://flic.kr/p/NxZ4rG) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5489/30767496281_05088d6b4b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSPsHP)P1250906 (https://flic.kr/p/NSPsHP) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5581/30855351805_535b191c9f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P1zK7e)P1250905 (https://flic.kr/p/P1zK7e) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
tsingson
11-08-2016, 06:35 AM
This was what I had planned next. Just could never find a top to do it to.
RustRat
11-08-2016, 08:41 AM
What. The. F#ck. That's amazing! Excellent work.
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OnePaintedMan
11-08-2016, 10:15 AM
Awesome work my friend. Take a bow!
marlonthegreat
11-12-2016, 08:24 AM
Targa installed
https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5551/30632415830_f7e871b6f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NET91w)P1250942 (https://flic.kr/p/NET91w) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5335/25298370539_f78ebb4366_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ExwLbp)P1250940 (https://flic.kr/p/ExwLbp) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5581/30933750615_df73cb2911_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P8vykR)P1250927 (https://flic.kr/p/P8vykR) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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mx54life
11-12-2016, 05:05 PM
Sexy
NCGreasemonkey
11-12-2016, 07:17 PM
Thank God I wasn't eating cheezy poofs when I read this!
One of my inspiration cars just went beyond the holy-grail!
Beautiful Marlon. I'm sure there is buffeting at speed with the targa out. Is it survivable?
:bow:
Madaboutmx5s
11-13-2016, 02:22 AM
That's really nice I like that a lot. Good work mate.
marlonthegreat
01-31-2017, 10:09 PM
Found these buckets seats from a local surplus shop
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...and after much cleaning
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installed, do not mind the harness bar :)
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/467/31372777023_068110b0d2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PNiFAF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/PNiFAF) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/338/32064650311_6249662ceb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QRrHqt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/QRrHqt) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
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marlonthegreat
01-31-2017, 10:10 PM
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/676/31372488903_a1695aa820_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PNhcX6)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/PNhcX6) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/505/32034505592_558524cc61_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QNMdrW)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/QNMdrW) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/569/32144716416_8ac7992b91_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QYw5hy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/QYw5hy) by marlonmercado77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8779637@N03/), on Flickr
marlonthegreat
01-31-2017, 10:13 PM
I'm not sure what brand the seats are but considering it came from Japan, I figure its Japanese made. I'm going to put some head rest to these seats. Time to look for classic ones in the junk shop.
5 point harness will be removed in the meantime and OEM 3 points harness to be used for daily driving
Rails are super low. Lower even than my custom rails. The rails are aftermarket...wait forgot to take a picture of the marking
oldgrayleather
02-01-2017, 11:48 AM
Marlon, thanks for the continued inspiration. This is such an exceptional build!!
Greasemonkey2000
02-01-2017, 12:05 PM
Marlon the seats look great! :drinkto: They look more like recliners than car seats with the back angle.... :lol:
marlonthegreat
02-01-2017, 07:03 PM
The seat cushion is moderately comfortable, but the back portion is all wood I think, no cushion at all. I may have to do something about that when I modify this
NCGreasemonkey
02-01-2017, 08:38 PM
After some time with that beautiful targa. Do you get much wind buffeting at speed? It looks perfect.
Peace!
marlonthegreat
02-02-2017, 03:15 AM
Actually the Targa is not mine. A friend persuaded me to do the targa project. Since I've been keen on doing one for so long, I agreed. But for lack of storage space in the house, considering I have 2 hard tops, I could not afford to have another one lying around.
I was able to drive the targa with the top portion on when I delivered it to my friend. So I wouldn't know how buffeting is at speed. Although my friend drove his miata with just the targa, I'll ask him what it feels like ;)
NCGreasemonkey
02-02-2017, 11:47 PM
Thanks. You are one of the cars that I have watched from the beginning.
I wish you well Marlon!
Peace.
marlonthegreat
02-04-2017, 06:14 PM
seat rails made by this company
http://www.kawaiworks.com/seatrail/seatrail1051.html
16759
marlonthegreat
04-01-2017, 12:56 AM
CarbonMiata HT spoiler installed today
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