Mini_FD The Never Ending Quest of Fulfillment

[mini_fd]

Made this build thread to see if I can get voted on Motm so it's encouraged me to share with Mazda roadster where I've come from and where I plan on going. So for now as my first post I will update you on my most recent installs, problems, and purchases.


I just installed nb2 mesh seats. I don't know what year and model they came out of. Picked them up for two bills.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/9075713179_c1345bf48f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075713179/)
NB1 Modified Interior 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075713179/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9075617827_aa540dbe27_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075617827/)
NB 1 Modified Interior 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075617827/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


And dash interior shot as of now


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/9075608529_b90f18d5d7_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075608529/)
NB1 Modified Interior (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9075608529/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


I installed new blanks and ebc green stuff while changing the fluid and painting the calipers aluminum to have a clean look.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/9127687211_22ee8c82e5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9127687211/)
ebc green stuff (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9127687211/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


I just purchased a gv nb2 lip to replace my cracked one from back in November. I am also installing a g-wing all this week. Just waiting on shipping.

[mini_fd]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7978389305_c8732fa63f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/7978389305/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/7978389305/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/8761589837_244ce4e104_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/8761589837/)
FD wanna be (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/8761589837/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[tsingson]

Damn man. Looks nice!

[wannafbody]

When you replace brake pads upgrade to the red or yellows. The yellows are totally livable as a street pad.

[mini_fd]

When you replace brake pads upgrade to the red or yellows. The yellows are totally livable as a street pad.

I was unaware of that. I'll test these when I autocross. If I feel like I need to upgrade ill part with the green stuff to red or yellow. Thanks for the advice. I was too worried about the other too for daily driving.

[mini_fd]

Damn man. Looks nice!

Thanks tsingon. I'm about to perform a magic trick this week and next with an additional purchase that was made by rev9 of interior bling.

[Phatmiata]

pics of magic product or ban. :blaugh2:


:ban:

[mini_fd]

But i havent received them yet... I hate keeping secrets lol but its all about the bling. Thats all i have to say lol its 3 things btw.

[imperfekt]

ooooooh, my vote goes for shift knob, brake handle and steering wheel??

:D

...those are the only three things about my interior that I made sure match, anyways lol

[mini_fd]

Two of your three guesses are wrong.

[Hyper]

nice car!!!!

[mini_fd]

You were the inspiration. I just executed.

[mini_fd]

Installed the gv lip and it looks fantastic with the eyelids. I am waiting to install a new seal on yhe rear window with mazda dealership because the guy i went to cant apparently install oem seals correctly. Makes me mad. Pics soon to come

[maharaj]

Car looks sweet! Did you also remove the badging from the rear?

[mini_fd]

Entire car is debadged. Trying to look clean and stealthy. I need help searching for wheels to match the look. I was thinking of work Meisters and demon cambers

[Hyper]

Flat Black Rota Grid-V, Front 15x7 -20 and rear 15x8 0???

[mini_fd]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/9136846413_b44599c388_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9136846413/)
front cell shot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9136846413/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/9139084948_1ce92cce88_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9139084948/)
quarter cell shot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9139084948/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

I was gonna stay away from knock offs I wouldn't mind using them if I had a set for free but I am aiming high

[mini_fd]

Pics of the gwing and gv lip are up:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/9140165930_1ba2a2f9c4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140165930/)
tail end g wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140165930/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9140173758_b6807a917e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140173758/)
quarter view g wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140173758/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9140178996_7c6cdfe84f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140178996/)
top quarter view g wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140178996/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/9137995107_0fe0f5609c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9137995107/)
side view g wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9137995107/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/9140228384_ed605bcc85_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140228384/)
side view 2 gwing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9140228384/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[wongmic75]

Gwing is looking dope!!!!!

[Ihatecars]

That G-Wing looks great! I love how aggressive the nb Miata looks over the na model. Keep up the awesome work.

[mini_fd]

Thanks alot. I have a vision of what the car.is gonna look like in my head and its getting there.

[Hyper]

You were the inspiration. I just executed.

je je je, thank you .....I still own the car..

Gerald, help me find an NB 02 front bumper, mine is bad I need another one, thanks!!!

[mini_fd]

Magic rev9 items have been shipped. Can't wait for it to arrive. Wong, the gwing came from you right?

[mini_fd]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/9198521966_26019fd364_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9198521966/)
miata experiment 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9198521966/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/9195749781_e8d6e2ab66_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9195749781/)
As it waits (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9195749781/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Hyper]

Gerald your car is an exact replica of my car except the rims. thanks to you i have motivated myself to finish my roadster. Thanks

[etikoner]

sweet roadster, me gusta.

You'll be happy once you replace those boat anchors with some light wheels..

[mini_fd]

I know i really want too. I wouldnt mind borrowing some decent wheels just so i can fit in with the rest of you guus lol

[morr]

Your is sooooo clean! Almost too clean haha. Can't wait to see it in person at the gap.

[Tekel]

Jealous of the seats! I'm hoping to fis a deal like that on some nb2 seats. My biggest problem is lack of miatas in my area I get parts from, everything has to be shipped.

[mini_fd]

It does suck having to pay for shipping. Luckily Esteban is in Orlando and if I have to, treasure coast miata is south of me. Thanks again for the compliments. I'm still waiting on rev9s shipment to arrive here. Sent me a confirmation Saturday morning so I think they were shipped last Friday. I was told 3-10 business days so it will come Friday or the beg. Of next week.

[mini_fd]

Gwing installed after I got a window guy to put in new moulding and cure

Gwing is now installed


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/9230879018_ea4d278668_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230879018/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230879018/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/9230810098_a16a65c08e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230810098/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230810098/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/9230879150_22b87b9565_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230879150/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9230879150/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[etikoner]

I hope you paid for what I think you wanted to pay for!!!!

[mini_fd]

I got a bangin deal on it. I did scratch it up myself which is a bummer but i was to happy to care to have it on.

[mini_fd]

Ohhhhh boi

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/9240247967_c38333d770_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240247967/)
goodies (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240247967/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/9240302973_db14b09aaf_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240302973/)
opened gifts (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240302973/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Hyper]

you bought the Swarosky Eunos horn.been wanting this part forever!

[mini_fd]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/9240752741_9af115fd35_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240752741/)
queen royal clover blank key (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240752741/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/9240766313_7d190186f7_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240766313/)
queen key (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9240766313/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[pacman 99]

Nice stuff!

[mini_fd]

No one can cut the key or too scared to and they say its.not for.our nb non chip but the key they supply for a duplicate is the same exact style...

[pacman 99]

Just insist them to cut it. Same thing happened for my Royal Clover key. Guy gave me a weird look and said it wasn't the same thing. Told them it was fine and would work.

[mini_fd]

I'll be firm on that. I was just a little nervous myself for them not to screw up. You think ace hardware is good?

[pnoy1duh]

I went to Home Depot...no problem what so ever. They did ask me what the key was for.

[MX5RACER]

Take the key to your local Mazda dealer and have them cut the key based off the key code.

[mini_fd]

How much do you think they charge... Ball park?

[MX5RACER]

Hard to say. The last time I had one done it was $20, but that was also with the key purchase.

[pnoy1duh]

How much do you think they charge... Ball park?

You're probably not asking me, but Home Depot did it for free. The Mazda dealer has cut me a free copy before also.

[etikoner]

Go to a lock smith store.

They cut my royal clover key perfectly and laughed at me when I tried to give em money.

[mini_fd]

I just got it cut at the mazda dealership for free and got an extra key as they were trying it out on the same style blank they had. Helps to know the parts manager who was excited to cut the key for me which he doesnt get anything exotic like royal clover

[Jammers]

Damn man, I should get myself a new key too....

[mini_fd]

Just found out the alternator tension bolt setup decided to jump ship. Need a new set up. Anyone have a free one? Might have to source one through Esteban.

[mini_fd]

I'm negotiating a wheel purchase... Time to dump the msm wheels

[Ihatecars]

What type of wheels are you considering? I think the msm wheels look nice, but also a little too big on a nb.

[pacman 99]

CST Precedeo Demon Camber 15x7.5 -5 probably since he has been seeking tons of questions about these on both forums.

[mini_fd]

Si just wondering if the price is right for them since a lot of these don't come up.

[turbotyla]

Please stay on 17s.



Don't leave me boo

[morr]

CST Precedeo Demon Camber 15x7.5 -5 probably since he has been seeking tons of questions about these on both forums.

Demon Camber's are my all time favorite wheels on NB's. They just look so right.

[mini_fd]

Please stay on 17s.



Don't leave me boo


Lol I'll never leave you, I just want to look skinnier and sexier for you

[mini_fd]

Well im the new owner of the demon cambers!!! Ill be selling 6 msm wheels now all with wonderful curb rash here.and there.4 with tires, two without and one of the two without is slightly bent. Hopefully i can get somemoney to compensate.the money towards new tires.which i am told to go with 195/45/15s

[pacman 99]

Nice. They will look great on your car.

[morr]

What are the new wheel specs? You could probably get away with 195.50's depending how low you wanna go.

[mini_fd]

15x7.5 -5 i dont want to be slammed but moderate. Id considered myself being moderatre on my 17s

[mini_fd]

Ive been told 195 45 15

but even stranget a 165 50 15

Wheels.will be here friday and.i need tires.on saturday to install.them sunday

[mini_fd]

Im buying tires tomorrow and wanted to.ask.whats a decent tread wear with a stretch? I was told t1r but the tread wear is too low. I need something well over 300.

Btw im going 195 50 like the previous owner and some of your recommendations.

[etikoner]

Why not star specs? Those tires are epic lol.

Congrats on the purchase. Those wheels are gonna take your car to the next level lol

[mini_fd]

The camber would ruin starspecs because of the tread wear. I am thinking of BFg g force sport. 340 tread wear, I can daily it comfortably and autocross for the first time in them. I was considering kumhos estas sat because of the tread life as well as falkens 512s

[etikoner]

512's suck. You don't want those. Lol
Run zero toe and the camber wear won't kill them IMO. Just make sure you roll your fenders lol

[Martin]

I was considering kumhos estas sat because of the tread life as well as falkens 512s
I'm not very fond of my Ecsta ASTs.

[Phatmiata]

Did you change the front bumper of your Miata? What year is it?

[snake520]

Did you change the front bumper of your Miata? What year is it?

Nb2 front, msm headlights (?), GV eyelids/lip

[Demon I Am]

The camber would ruin starspecs because of the tread wear. I am thinking of BFg g force sport.
I run the Sport 2s.. great tire for the price

[morr]

I'm not very fond of my Ecsta ASTs.

While they didn't grip well, the two sets I had lasted a long time even with a crappy alignment. If you aren't too concerned about serious grip AST's should last a while. Oh and they're cheap as hell :lol:


The camber would ruin starspecs because of the tread wear. I am thinking of BFg g force sport. 340 tread wear, I can daily it comfortably and autocross for the first time in them. I was considering kumhos estas sat because of the tread life as well as falkens 512s

Idk about the G-Force Sport... I had em on my old Sentra and they wore down rather quickly even with a proper alignment.

[Phatmiata]

Did you change the front bumper of your Miata? What year is it?


Nb2 front, msm headlights (?), GV eyelids/lip

you can retro fit all of that to any NB, hence my question, what year his miata is.

[Thumper13]

Gerry,if you haven't purchased the tires yet call me.

PM coming !

[mini_fd]

99 nb actually manufacture date on my car is dec of 97 lol


Called ya back Fred. Great convo and can't wait to move forward. As for the front of my car... Msm headlights with nb2 bumper, Mazda fog light deletes gv eyelids for nb2 as well as gv nb2 lip.

[mini_fd]

What I've brought to the table...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/9320378827_1784568c6c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9320378827/)
cst demon cambera (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9320378827/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3829/9323179654_b9fa0e8b58_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9323179654/)
cst demon cambers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9323179654/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/9323188524_8794bf2865_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9323188524/)
15x7.5 -5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9323188524/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Thumper13]

Sweeeeet ! Love that deep lip.

Yo,knuckle Haid, you never sent me the tire info. I hope you got a good deal, by the way DO NOT forget to have the rear toe aligned with all that neg. camber you're going to run. Probably want to run 0 toe front and back just be ready for the occasional tramline , don't get caught by surprise

[mini_fd]

I sent you a text last night pea brain. I need bf Goodrich g force sport 195 50 15


By the way the wheels weigh 16 lbs... I thought they might be more like 13-14lbs

So I've lost about 10lbs total in wheels

[Thumper13]

Listen here ding bat !!! I didn't get no stinkin text from you. Bet you sent it to my OLD #

[Phatmiata]

OMG sooooooo worth it, that is gonna look so good once installed!!

[morr]

Hot damn! Those are gonna look amazing on your car. Please mount them before MATG, pleeeeeease :lol:

[Jammers]

Let me get your old wheels ;]

[mini_fd]

Let me get your old wheels ;]

They are for sale lol all 6 of them and 5 tires

[mini_fd]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/9353239046_f201595178_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9353239046/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9353239046/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[etikoner]

Looks amazing.

[Ihatecars]

Your wheels are so awesome! :cry2:
I like the Demon Cambers way more than the msm wheels on your car.

[SM16RMSM]

More teasers. And I might add that they look very bad ass. :slayer: Can't wait for the photo shoot.

84878488

[mini_fd]

It's was awesome having all nbs there. I am so down for a shoot.


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2888/9346648357_c22de05be0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9346648357/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9346648357/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



Next item ill be purchasing

http://shop.autokonexion.com/product.sc?productId=39&categoryId=25

[SM16RMSM]

Now that you have your new shiny wheels, we need to have a get together for a photo shoot now.

[mini_fd]

Gonna hit jacksonville soon for matg. On my way and cant wait.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Your car is on a whole other level. Man, those wheels look fantastic!

[mini_fd]

Putting new grooves in my tires thanks to s. Carolinas hwy. Jeezus

[Ihatecars]

Mini, please tell me this isn't your nb. :(
http://i.imgur.com/QIhjI9D.jpg

[SM16RMSM]

Oh ****, no. I can't believe it. That his car. I hope he is OK

[Andy]

Yah. He is fine just lost a bumper. Way better than the other guy today who totaled his car.

[SM16RMSM]

I was reading that over on M.net. All it takes is one mistake and its game over. Did it do any damage to the wheels by any chance?

[Andy]

Well I was about 3 cars behind. He seemed ok and continued to drive after we pulled him out. I think he might need an alignment but it started right back up and seemed ok.

[SM16RMSM]

It suck since I was over at his house Sunday helping roll the fender to fit the new wheels. I hope the wheels made it through OK. The bumper is easy to replace including the GV lip, but those wheels are not.

[Ihatecars]

This makes me feel bad. I'm very glad that he's not injured, but it upsets me whenever I see something somebody cares about get destroyed.

Hey beatles4,do you know if the other guy that wrecked his na is okay? I saw some pictures of his miata on a flatbed and it didn't look too bad.

[Andy]

I heard from his "good friend" that he was walking and he crawled up from the cliff and was ok but a big bump on his head. I also heard if it was slightly different like if he didn't bounce from the tree he would be decapitated. His good friend told me he just bought theists and that it was his first time at the gap. This good friend also told me he convinced his other friend on a motorcycle to go and be laid the motorcycle down today also.

So it looks like there were quite a few accidents this year.

I hit a bear, someone this morning hit a boar and totaled his car, this guy got air born and flew off a cliff and totaled his car and mini fd lost a bumper.

[SM16RMSM]

Damn, It just sucks to see. As someone like me who never gone (doing Boone in September), I plan on driving the car home. I have track experience but it doesn't matter how long you raced or driving a car, stuff like this will happen. A little bit of dirt, sand, or a small rock can upset the car when going through a turn. Your not on race tires so your chances of loosing grip just increase. I can't stress the importance of driving safe and driving within your limits. I consider myself a good driver. I've made mistake in the past. I'll admit it, I drove into the tire wall at Sebring after the checker dropped. Miata on RA1 don't drive so well in grass needless to say. I had to EXPLAIN to the Stewart why I crashed my car after the race. LOL.

[Ihatecars]

Dang. That's some scary stuff. I'm always very cautious of my driving because I know my skill level is extremely low, but regardless of your skill level sometimes you can avoid an unforeseen obstacle. I'm sure most of the people that suffered accidents this year couldn't have done much to avoid them. Like boars chilling in the road.

[Andy]

Yah or me and a bear yesterday. Literally a bear jumped out and ran into the side of my car and ran.

[mini_fd]

Im good wheels are good and jeanne is goof. Where stopping by mazda mart in atlanta on monsay am to pixk up a bumper. An order of the gc lip.will happen once i get home. Im still having a blast. I saw the blue.montego that wreck.over the deep ravine and the guy made out okay but not his car. Got to say i am lucky and so is my car with how someone.had tow ropes and a truck was behind us a couple.cars vack that pulled me out within 10 mins. No cops or towing... Im happy that the.motorcyclists didnt get bowled over like pins when i went side ways on the wet road and the torsen kicked in. Minimal damage.

[mini_fd]

Drunk post or bad typing on phone...

[Andy]

Hey have you seen geo? Sfl miata? I'm waiting up for him and haven't heard from him since 2.

Scratch that he just showed up.

[mini_fd]

Were gonna be driving around robbinsville to eat and do some local garage sales and relax

[mini_fd]

Does.anyone have a source in south carolina.or georgia to pick up a bumper, pigtails for the side reflector lights, a seatbelt assembly for jeannes car drivers side ?

Text or.call me, if i dont pick up ots because of no service, 3213684178

[SM16RMSM]

Dang. That's some scary stuff. I'm always very cautious of my driving because I know my skill level is extremely low, but regardless of your skill level sometimes you can avoid an unforeseen obstacle. I'm sure most of the people that suffered accidents this year couldn't have done much to avoid them. Like boars chilling in the road.

I was taught to square up the car with the obstacle in front of you. Quart Midgets are open wheel race cars. If you tried to avoid hitting another car, you risk the front axle being damaged a shock, and two radius rods. So, to minimize damage, square the car up with the other car so the front bumper is the main contact point, they don't give as easy. I got pretty good reactions, but I not the best at avoiding stuff.


Im good wheels are good and jeanne is goof. Where stopping by mazda mart in atlanta on monsay am to pixk up a bumper. An order of the gc lip.will happen once i get home. Im still having a blast. I saw the blue.montego that wreck.over the deep ravine and the guy made out okay but not his car. Got to say i am lucky and so is my car with how someone.had tow ropes and a truck was behind us a couple.cars vack that pulled me out within 10 mins. No cops or towing... Im happy that the.motorcyclists didnt get bowled over like pins when i went side ways on the wet road and the torsen kicked in. Minimal damage.

Good to hear your still alive. You didn't answer my text. Figured your beyond pissed off to not text me. SO, I think the photo shoot is on hold til further notice then? You got really lucky. Drive safe man.

[mini_fd]

No service sometimes

[mini_fd]

Cold air for the win lol feels great

[SpeedWorks]

man, i'm glad you are ok and your car didn't get too badly damaged. your car is coming along really nice and i'd like to see it in person someday.

[Tekel]

I can't express how awesome those wheels look on your car man.

Pre-edgeroadditchboardslide.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/9391019957_b2a7df1526_b.jpg

[ScratchNSniff]

Pg. 20/21 killboy...

[Tekel]

Found him on 88/89 of Saturday album. This wasn't long after it happened

http://i.imgur.com/tsxMleL.png
http://killboy.photoreflect.com/store/Orderpage.aspx?pi=04RK01YW0A8028&po=4786&pc=5598

[ScratchNSniff]

Yeah those other pictures were with the front bumper...

[morr]

Gerald, it was great meeting you and Jeanne, and I'm definitely glad the accident wasn't serious. I saw Marcus' picture of your bumper on the tree. Shit's funny! We're counting on you to bring more cheese shots for next year :lol: even if I can't make it to Boone I'd be down to go to some Florida events if they're within a reasonable distance. I plan to go to Miatapalooza next year even though it's just a one day event.

[etikoner]

Crazy shit... glad you came out un harmed, and most importantly the wheels are still good!! hahaha.


Can't wait to see whats next

[mini_fd]

I'm picking up tomorrow a brand new bumper. I couldn't find a used one and if I did it was close to a price of a new one and it had small dents in it. So I am made that decision. I'm waiting on rod to get back with me on a nb2 lip purchase , gv canards, and possibly gv rain guards for the hardtop. I'm throwing the build forward after this accident to become a member of the elite like pacman, hyper, turbotyler, and a few other nb builds I envy But get inspired by. The picture of the rolling shot is beautiful Tekel. Thank you

[etikoner]

I think an RS Products meter panel would really help get you there ;)

haha.

glad you're getting it back on the road! good luck man.

[pacman 99]

Glad to hear this accident hasn't stopped you from making ur car even more awesome.

[Hyper]

I'm picking up tomorrow a brand new bumper. I couldn't find a used one and if I did it was close to a price of a new one and it had small dents in it. So I am made that decision. I'm waiting on rod to get back with me on a nb2 lip purchase , gv canards, and possibly gv rain guards for the hardtop. I'm throwing the build forward after this accident to become a member of the elite like pacman, hyper, turbotyler, and a few other nb builds I envy But get inspired by. The picture of the rolling shot is beautiful Tekel. Thank you

Hey Gerald, i am glad you are ok and that your car survived the accident , question where did you buy the new bumper from? how much? I have been looking for one without luck.

[mini_fd]

Mazda dealership for 300ish new

Btw I picked up v8roadster frame rails from Andrew.that boardslide tekel was awesome. Thanks buddy.

[Hyper]

thanks dude

[mini_fd]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/9501349361_f4097771e5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9501349361/)
mini owned by mountains (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9501349361/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Hyper]

I'm picking up tomorrow a brand new bumper. I couldn't find a used one and if I did it was close to a price of a new one and it had small dents in it. So I am made that decision. I'm waiting on rod to get back with me on a nb2 lip purchase , gv canards, and possibly gv rain guards for the hardtop. I'm throwing the build forward after this accident to become a member of the elite like pacman, hyper, turbotyler, and a few other nb builds I envy But get inspired by. The picture of the rolling shot is beautiful Tekel. Thank you


I like your drive dude. Keep it up!!!!!

[mini_fd]

Would my 15x7.5-5 wheels fit nicely with autokonexions nb fender flares? They are 1.25 inches or 30 mm wider then stock. I don't want really any gap. I want it to sit nicely.

[etikoner]

They're not wide enough IMO.. You'd need like a 15-20 mm spacer to get the wheels sitting flush with the fenders, and then they'd look too narrow from behind.. I'd consider looking into pulling the fenders and running a little less camber to get the flush look.

[pacman 99]

^ totally agree.

[cbaylis77]

Yeah, your wheels seem fine right now. Why add flares?

[mini_fd]

Well flares would allow me to properly heightened the car for function and have an aggressive look. I am looking at the accident and taking in why it happened. Car was too low?tires were all season? And the road conditions where slick, wet, and bad.

Edit: or Racekor

[Hyper]

Yeah, your wheels seem fine right now. Why add flares?

I agree, don't add flares to the car. That stuff is for ricers.

[anrandol]

my thoughts on flares: go big or go home.

I love the way your car is as is. Reminds me of my NB1.

[blu92]

Most likely, it was your tires. I have the dz101's too and I was sliding all over the place down there.

[Ihatecars]

I like flares....
I think the ability to run wider tires without #hellaflush camber is nice. I doubt I'd ever get flares myself. I think your car looks spot on currently, but that's just me.

[mini_fd]

Well thanks for the opinions. I'll consider pulling the fenders and start dreaming of which bigger wheel to get. Clays ccws are pretty nice.

I just purchased a beautiful 3 point polished autoexe strut bar with a backing plate. I also need to get those v8 roadster frame rails installed soon. So much I want to do before the simply clean show in November.

Jeanne has the rare Mazda speed spoiler being shipped from the UK as we speak to install on her 10ae. She likes to get parts hard to find. She also but a polished zoom gas lid which I'm jealous about. Installed a newer Robbins black canvas top and a enthuza mid pipe and borla cat back exhaust system.

I need to encourage her to join the thread and make a build.

[cbaylis77]

I agree, don't add flares to the car. That stuff is for ricers.

Hey now! :p

[Hyper]

Well thanks for the opinions. I'll consider pulling the fenders and start dreaming of which bigger wheel to get. Clays ccws are pretty nice.





don't add flares to the car dude. if you want cool parts to the roadster buy these fenders:

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=5517

http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=5443

[SM16RMSM]

Jeanne has the rare Mazda speed spoiler being shipped from the UK as we speak to install on her 10ae. She likes to get parts hard to find. She also but a polished zoom gas lid which I'm jealous about. Installed a newer Robbins black canvas top and a enthuza mid pipe and borla cat back exhaust system.


Is it the J-Spec spoiler/wing from mazdaspeed? How much did she get it?

[mini_fd]

I'll text you pics of it laying on my car. It is very nice

[SM16RMSM]

I'll text you pics of it laying on my car. It is very nice

e-mail it to me. My phone is broke. I will PM you.

[mini_fd]

Just replaced my old s2k antenna with a new one. 0-1 automatic car wash which won't happen again with the new paint. I also installed the rs meter gauge courtesy of mr erick

[mini_fd]

Aside from the s2k antenna being shipped this week, i have a 3pt. Autoexe strutbar coming in Wednesday along with rays lug nuts from demoniam. Thanks for the hook up.

[Gene Rodriguez]

may i ask how you ended up in a ditch?

[mini_fd]

Because racekar.

[SM16RMSM]

No, he was testing the 4x4 capability of his Miata. He was inspired by this.


http://youtu.be/Zx9NXCqYZsY

[mini_fd]

Lol

[mini_fd]

I took a turn too fast when the inside of the turn was still wet and the outside was dry so I lost traction and my LSD kicked in trying to compensate for it. I was very lucky and so was a potential motorcyclist. I pushed my car outside its limits with its ability and the weather conditions. Ultimately it was my fault.

Anyways I need some opinions and advice from those who might have installed a strut bar.


Question before I royally mess things up, how do I go about moving the hard lines for the master cylinder and brake booster... Here are some pics of my bay.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/9636435183_ca16cf3d36_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9636435183/)
autoexe 3pt. strut bar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9636435183/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/9636443519_5c5a8d578f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9636443519/)
pre installation (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9636443519/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[pacman 99]

I rerouted the brake booster line behind the firewall for a cleaner look. But that's just me..... The easiest solution would be to unbolt the hard line from the firewall and just press it down for clearance.

The other lines just press them down out of the way.

[turbotyla]

I'm torn between flares or the new fenders also. ..

Or the Pennon widebody

[mini_fd]

If I press the lines down for clearance behind the coil pack, it won't ruin the integrity of the lines or bend them and make a hole? I can get replacements for cheap but I want to ask before I assume. And pacman how did you do the reroute? Do you have a write up on parts and directions?

[pacman 99]

Uhhmmmm no. Your not going to bend them that much. Holes? Ha. Once you move these hard lines you'll see how flexible they are to move around. So.... Don't feel like your going to beak something. Remove the smaller lines from the firewall holder clips of course before moving down.

I used brass fittings and tubing to make a new booster line run behind the firewall. I have pics somewhere.

Btw. I suggest you just press down the brake booster hard line since it also serves as the holder for the throttle cable. I had to find a way to secure them back near the original spots(zipties). If you leave it loose and unsecure you'll loose throttle response.

[mini_fd]

Oh okay


Here are some pics

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9648809002_f44c511563_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9648809002/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9648809002/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

Worried about this rub. And it's not supported with the bracket anymore.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7421/9645583477_9e8854cea2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9645583477/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9645583477/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


Also worried about water when I drive in the rain because I took out the fender liners.

[mini_fd]

so my car took a shat on me last week or should i say mishimoto did. The radiator popped and this is the said pictures...


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/10070762173_487c7f5b5e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070762173/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070762173/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/10070672765_c498729d0d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070672765/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070672765/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


and to the rescue


a 53 mm r series.


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/10070755513_2219920bb9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070755513/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10070755513/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



now installed and running. and a day later the.mishimoto radiator showed up today. so I'm telling them to kick rocks.



i also rebuilt my shifter and added notorcraft but I'm running into a problem. i replaced my shifted because it was stripping on the threads for a shift knob. the shifted was silver for my 99 5 speed. estebans gave me a 5 speed shifted but its black and i rebuilt the entire assembly with hem parts with a brass fitting from 5xracing. (great customer service) my dilemma is that it keeps falling off. the brass brushing falls off in the turret when i spirit drive and throw my shift knob hard. why is that?


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/9721009488_e66d5d5037_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9721009488/)
tranny fluid (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/9721009488/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[SM16RMSM]

Call John, I bet he can tell you.

[Ciotti]

I rerouted the brake booster line behind the firewall for a cleaner look. But that's just me..... The easiest solution would be to unbolt the hard line from the firewall and just press it down for clearance.

The other lines just press them down out of the way.

I was looking at routing mine behind the firewall but I chickened out of drilling any holes so I just replaced the hard line with the 10mm hose that Mishimoto sells and I pushed my throttle cable down a bit which looks SO much better than the hard line and is easily reversible.

[SM16RMSM]

You know what they say, it's going to only hurt once. After that, your done and it will be much better.

[mini_fd]

ciotti can you post pics of how you did this so i can duplicate it?

[Ciotti]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1265555_10153303469635494_127825087_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1264511_10153303469945494_110519066_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/856790_10153303470310494_1867574819_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1270107_10153303470605494_1132485799_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1262887_10153303470785494_1657588943_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1278977_10153303471045494_1047593400_o.jpg

[Hyper]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1264511_10153303469945494_110519066_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/856790_10153303470310494_1867574819_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1270107_10153303470605494_1132485799_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1262887_10153303470785494_1657588943_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1278977_10153303471045494_1047593400_o.jpg


FIXED!

[mini_fd]

Thanks ciotti

Installed white LEDs as suggested and can't wait to see them at night... Cell shots

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/10104513714_ecbb652c90_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104513714/)
revlimiters Warbirds gauges (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104513714/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/10104494534_af84a5dae9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104494534/)
Warbirds Mini_FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104494534/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/10104579783_b9aa8f944b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104579783/)
Red Accent Warbirds Mini_FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104579783/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Dandy]

. . . and you painted your needles red, nice touch! Rev's Warbirds are delicious.

[Hyper]

Thanks ciotti

Installed white LEDs as suggested and can't wait to see them at night... Cell shots

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/10104513714_ecbb652c90_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104513714/)
revlimiters Warbirds gauges (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104513714/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/10104494534_af84a5dae9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104494534/)
Warbirds Mini_FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104494534/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/10104579783_b9aa8f944b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104579783/)
Red Accent Warbirds Mini_FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10104579783/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

where did you buy these beautiful gauges? what brand??

[Dandy]

That's Revlimiter's work
http://revlimiter.net/store/

[mini_fd]

Detailed shots


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/10110475085_cdf73f3c29_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110475085/)
warbird 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110475085/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/10110533893_376d036d0a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110533893/)
warbird 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110533893/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/10110574793_65a87f445f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110574793/)
warbird 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110574793/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2838/10110462884_2d0edc6c40_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110462884/)
warbird 7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110462884/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/10110496095_d9f78ff6da_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110496095/)
warbird 6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110496095/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[WASABI]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/10110475085_cdf73f3c29_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110475085/)
warbird 6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10110496095/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

WOW those look good!

[mini_fd]

can figure out which one to submit in his calendar. which one?

[Hyper]

do you want to trade your gauges for legit AWD gauges?? they are black and red if yes...

[concealer404]

can figure out which one to submit in his calendar. which one?


I'd go with the lit one. The non-lit pics have a weird white spot on the speedo needle, unless you can clone that out. :)

They look AWESOME!

[mini_fd]

I'd go with the lit one. The non-lit pics have a weird white spot on the speedo needle, unless you can clone that out. :)

They look AWESOME!


thanks for the compliment.



i just had the v8 roadsters frame rails installed today. wow!!! ill perform a write up and how too with picture this week.

[concealer404]

Do this one... looks like the rest hadn't loaded for me.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/10110496095_d9f78ff6da_c.jpg

[mini_fd]

I went ahead and applied for simply clean 5 in Daytona and this is the mods I listed


Engine:
Racing Beat Intake
14* advanced timing wheel
Koyo 53 mm aluminum radiator
Mishimoto silicone hoses
Arc radiator cap
Mishimoto slim fans and shroud

Transmission
Spec 3+ 6 puck sprung clutch
8.9 lb fidanza lightweight flywheel
Mazdaspeed miata rear end 4.1 led tors en axles and shift

Suspension
Autoexe 3 pt. Strut bar
Tein flex
Jackson racing sway bars
V8 roadster frame rails
Racing Beat polyurethane end links
Mazdaspeed competition motor mounts
Energy bushing polyurethane differential mounts


Brakes
Ebb green stuff

Exhaust
Rsr ex mag I I
01+ Oem HEADER


Exterior
2004 Mazda speed miata face lift
garage vary front lip
Autokonexion v.1 duck bill tail
01+tail lights
Garage star hard top spoiler
Oem hardtop
Demon camber precedo 15×7.5 -5
Rays black anodized lug nuts
Smoked ebay side markers
Led side marker and license plate lights
Garage vary eyelids
Debadged
fresh paint 08\13
S2k radio receiver and antenna
Rob ryoku red anodized tow hooks
Dz101 Dunlop tires 195 50 15

Interior
Revlimiter's war birds custom gages
Rs meter gauge
Eunos swarkoski blue horn badge
330 mm deep corn red stitch Nardi wheel
daikei hub
!njoy sun visor deletes
Carbine bronze shifter
10th anniversary shifter surround
pioneer stereo
Polk 6 in. Speakers
65 watt mini amp
aem digital water temp gauge
Ebay gauge surround
01 miata seats "surfboards"
01 door panels
01 black carpet
01 ac face amber lighting
Mazdaspeed door sills

[Madaboutmx5s]

That's a good list of parts you have fitted. I like the ref limiter gauges. Looks good.

[SM16RMSM]

I'm debating if I should register for SC5. Even if I just show up, I'll just roam around.

[mini_fd]

If I don't get accepted I'm not going...

Neways I need to find a pair of jdm na fog lights anyone can help me out?

[mini_fd]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7358/10321716826_3910553259_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10321716826/)
fd to nb inspirstion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10321716826/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/10321691964_9c599dfa7d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10321691964/)
fd to nb inspiration 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/10321691964/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

I am looking for a dual ball bearing low mileage turbo kit.
This is my first turbocharged car and I need to do it right the first time

[mini_fd]

What prestigious shop in Florida does motor builds?

[DailyDriven]

I am looking for a dual ball bearing low mileage turbo kit.
This is my first turbocharged car and I need to do it right the first time

Flyin Miata, BEGi, or make a home brew set up.

[Thumper13]

What prestigious shop in Florida does motor builds?

Hit the lottery did you ?

What exactly do you want done, what parts are you supplying,lastly,whats your budget. Don't know if you want a full bottom build and specs you're looking for. Let me know and I'll find the right guy. Also a time frame.

I know a shop in Sunrise that does SUPER HIGH END performance work on everything from Ferrari's to Skylines. His name is Rick Swede, he doesn't advertise all his stuff is word of mouth. The company is Boost for Life.

[mini_fd]

Fred I switched carriers for my cell phone service. Text me when you get a chance

[mini_fd]

Pmed you on the rebuilt motor fred.

[mini_fd]

I keep blowing the taillight 10a fuse. I tried a 15a and it blew too. I need help solving this issue since it affects my gauge cluster lighting and the taillights.

[Hyper]

I keep blowing the taillight 10a fuse. I tried a 15a and it blew too. I need help solving this issue since it affects my gauge cluster lighting and the taillights.

FYI, if you put a higher fuse you will fry your harness.

[mini_fd]

Ty for letting me know. And I found the issue. Nothing major.

[mini_fd]

I am haggling for a mspnp
For my turbo kit. First item on the list.

[mini_fd]

Big things are gonna happen. Some of you may already know and some are in for a surprise. Hopefully itll all work itself out. If not heres more pictures to enjoy.


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3770/12485207875_5d9c2019f3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485207875/)
BW Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485207875/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/12485345693_fb05b5f3a7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485345693/)
Beached2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485345693/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr



http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/12485695564_5ed804fab5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485695564/)
Beached (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12485695564/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

Its official that I am buying a FM semi used semi new turbo kit with rev built ms2v.3 ecu

I also have NA JDM Fog lights being shipped as well from over seas.

[pacman 99]

niiice

[mini_fd]

Its official that I am buying a FM semi used semi new turbo kit with rev built ms2v.3 ecu
gt2560r turbo
fm mani/dp/gaskets
oil feed/return lines
ev14 430cc injectors
fm intercooler w/ forge bov
fm hush kit
fm turbo heat shield
fm inconel studs / stage 8 hardware
fm intake w/ k&n filter


vacuum hoses
Iat
wideband module/sensor/gauge

[mini_fd]

Can anyone direct me how many and what size silicone couplers are in the old style fm intercooler and intake? I'd like to replace all the clamps along with them.

[morr]

Just don't be as ambitious on The Dragon with that new power :3:

[pacman 99]

Just don't be as ambitious on The Dragon with that new power :3:

Ha.....we shall never forget.

[morr]

Haha I think my issue last year might be more embarrassing... ran out of gas in a rain storm at 8, used up my fumes trying to navigate the closed roads (no cell reception, no GPS), rolled in neutral down the dragon to a gas station, and the search party finally found me around midnight :lol: I'd have rather gone into a ditch than deal with that sh*t again!

[SM16RMSM]

I think I might wanna teach you some of my mad driving skillz before going to next MATG.

[mini_fd]

I think I need to raise the car and have stickier tires then 340 tread. Also I need to practice at autocross. Besides that blame Chris juliano lol

I am purchasing EV14 460cc injectors from FiveO. Was told nothing but good things and that its plug and play. I have the stock injectors on my car flowed, tested and matched so they might be up for grabs.

[ozbrock]

15x9's with 225 Rivals are fun. :mrgreen:

[mini_fd]

Paul, I'd call what happened last year experience. Those were fresh tires on the car and I didn't now there limit. I put them on a little under a week before the meet. Also let's try to stay dry this year. No rain.

I just wish someone would find the video of me drifting the dragon. Shyt had to look crazy.

[MX5RACER]

http://youtu.be/5-8HbbDd4d0

You mean this wasn't you?

[mini_fd]

Also the gentleman I bought the turbo kit from gave me his registration for tunerstudios. Win.

[mini_fd]

Ohh that pop!

[riefdaddy]

http://youtu.be/5-8HbbDd4d0

You mean this wasn't you?

When good turbos go bad...

[mini_fd]

And his issue was?

[mini_fd]

JDM fog lights are being shipped here by monday. Ill keep you updated.

[morr]

Paul, I'd call what happened last year experience. Those were fresh tires on the car and I didn't now there limit. I put them on a little under a week before the meet. Also let's try to stay dry this year. No rain.

I just wish someone would find the video of me drifting the dragon. Shyt had to look crazy.

Agreed. I was also new to the tires I had on my car but I had heard they were bad in the rain so I was very cautious. No rain would be awesome! Did you get a cabin for this year yet or were you gonna try to crash with us? We got a cabin and I think have about 7-8 people so far :lol:

[mini_fd]

If I can have a separate room with jeanne and I we'd pay premium price for it. But if not well get a room lol

[Thumper13]

We can go over to the C.C in Palm Bay when you are ready to work on your autox skills. It would have to be on a Sunday morning to help keep the BSO away.

[mini_fd]

ya know id love that but im still rubbing. Im going to see how much further i can roll the fenders.

[mini_fd]

Okay so I need a poll done for these na jdm foglights. I have three looks for ya please chime in with hard critiques.

[mini_fd]

Look number one.... The tow hook will need to be removed or replaced with one baby tooth.


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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619601215/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/12620026624_cd133f0eb8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620026624/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620026624/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2810/12620021914_a15ba4cb2a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620021914/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620021914/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/12619704323_d2bd25fb3e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619704323/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619704323/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

Look two will need a custom bracket. And I could just have done it with oem fogs.


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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619861495/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/12620290064_349fb61d6f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620290064/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620290064/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5488/12619868305_4709c3166b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619868305/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619868305/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/12620297094_254c1d9a1c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620297094/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12620297094/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/12619995443_83cf1ebbf4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619995443/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12619995443/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

Or look three sell the fog lights recoup my money and stay with the look I have. You all know why I was attempting this task.

[pacman 99]

Option 2

[mini_fd]

I would need to fabricate a bracket. Plus the lights don't fill the entire gap of the oem bumper Fog Light hole. Maybe I can source a oem bracket for a nb2.

[Dandy]

I like the look of option 2. Nothing wrong with option 3 if it is too much trouble.

[Phatmiata]

i like using the OEM fog holes, but NBs have that option, us NA guys can't do that.

[mini_fd]

the thing with using te oem holes is using oem foglights which I don't want to use and I don't want oem fog lights... I'd really like to remove the tow hook to make it less clustered and then test fit, mount, and light them up to see if its worthy of keeping. I went through the trouble of buying and waiting for them. the least I can do is put them on the way I would like to see them. If they don't have that stealth clean look then Ill sell them to a lucky na member.

edit:

the lights do not fill the holes for oem mounts. they have a gap circumference wise.

[mini_fd]

I've decided I'm going to sell them. Reasons are this:

I wanted to mount them in the mouth of the bumper but it would eventually get in the way of a larger intercooler. I would already have to dismount the red tow hook which I was okay with. Putting them in the stock om fog holes would work but fabrication and trying to fill the gap up with some circular plastic was just becoming more of a project I didn't want to get myself into. If I wasn't going turbo then the mouth mounts would be perfect for the look and would work out like the fd. But since none of those will happen in my non perfect world I'm going to be selling them.

[gbaby2089]

I've decided I'm going to sell them. Reasons are this:

I wanted to mount them in the mouth of the bumper but it would eventually get in the way of a larger intercooler. I would already have to dismount the red tow hook which I was okay with. Putting them in the stock om fog holes would work but fabrication and trying to fill the gap up with some circular plastic was just becoming more of a project I didn't want to get myself into. If I wasn't going turbo then the mouth mounts would be perfect for the look and would work out like the fd. But since none of those will happen in my non perfect world I'm going to be selling them.

You made the right choice. They never looked right anyway, IMO.

[uni]

looking good man, better than in looked in the ditch at MATG haha. Hope you make it again this yeat

[mini_fd]

Of course I'll be there. I'm taking it slower up there

[mini_fd]

Okay I'm tossed between two looks... A pillar gauge pod or triple gauge surround above my radio. I don't have a din. I.am using aem digital gauges.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

The pillar gauge pods have always rubbed me as ricer. Keep it classy and unseen

[mini_fd]

I ordered the pillar for the sake that I have a mini amp connected to my cd deck behind the unit and with a current water temp gauge above the unit. I'm placing an oil temp gsuge above the the unit as well so if I added anymore gauges the wiring behind there would be a nightmare. It would be ludicrous. So that's my main reasoning. I agree on the ricer part.

[mini_fd]

I ordered a set of brackets for the Frankenstein bolts. Hoping I wont hear as much jatter in the back.

https://s2.yimg.com/sm/5501/12679796853_c134693022_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679796853/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679796853/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr https://v4s.yimg.com/so/7434/12679666515_fb3d498f9c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679666515/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679666515/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr https://v4s.yimg.com/so/7319/12679663135_a9ea02fba4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679663135/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12679663135/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[ozbrock]

You need these! ---> http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/products/PROTECTOR-RT-%28NA01%252dR1%252d864%29.html and http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/products/PROTECTOR-LT-%28NA01%252dR1%252d874%29.html

They are rubber gasket/spacers that go in between the hard top and the striker plate on the car. They mount on the underside of the chrome pieces on the hard top, just pull the rubber nipples through those 3 tiny unused holes.

[mini_fd]

Oh okay. I'll check those out

[mini_fd]

So my hard oil and water lines from flyin' miata came in the mail along with my aem digital boost gauge.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3692/12755366245_0bd8919b24_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12755366245/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12755366245/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

also flyin' miata new silicone intercooler piping and intercooler.

I can not wait to get this all together.

[Agp35]

This is probably my favorite builds of all time. I can't wait to see this in person at MATG. Keep up the great work sir !

[Hyper]

also flyin' miata new silicone intercooler piping and intercooler.

I can not wait to get this all together.

Man I was selling my Mishimoto intercooler with custom made brackets and silicone hoses. Check out my build page.

[mini_fd]

I have a bad taste in my mouth with mishimoto. No offense to you or to anyone else who hasn't a had bad issues with their products
Moss has sent. Me a gift in the mail and test fitted what it would actually look like within the next month.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/12784738985_882a56a918_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12784738985/)
AEM Boost Gauge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12784738985/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/12785189624_64d605dd20_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12785189624/)
From my eyes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12785189624/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/12785213184_5f41a280e8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12785213184/)
interior (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12785213184/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr
.

[mini_fd]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/12784746545_8790a5a9f0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12784746545/)
gauges upon gauges (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12784746545/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[Hyper]

I have a bad taste in my mouth with mishimoto. No offense to you or to anyone else who hasn't a had bad issues with their products


.

nothing wrong with my mishimoto intercooler, in fact I am glad I bought the mishimoto intercooler. Their design fits perfect in the Miata front bumper, it allows me to use flyin' Miata intercooler silicone hoses without the need to cut the front bumper support. You need to keep the front bumper support for several reasons, first because it secures the front bumper cover in several points and second because to help box and canalize incoming fresh to the intercooler to radiator. This is important because without a coolant reroute and absence of front bumper support some turbo Miatas overheat.

[mini_fd]

Interesting. I shouldn't have overheating issues then with the flyin'miata intercooler I just bought. Also I have silicone upper and lower rad hoses with a 54mm koyo rad. I've already replaced every radiator hose through the bay.

[Phatmiata]

looking good!! keep it up!! Loving the progress here!!

[mini_fd]

Just purchased the aem uego wideband. I need to have all my gauges match or ill go crazy inside my head.

[Dandy]

What wheel are you using? Is that a Club NA horn button?

[mini_fd]

It is a club na button. My wheel is a 330 mm deep dish perforated red stitched nardi

[Dandy]

It looks good. How do you like the Club NA button? Did it come with the shiny silver trim ring?

[mini_fd]

I like it just wish I bought the red one to match my interior. The silver trim did come with it. Now, I was very excited to receive it but I highly believe that rev9 misused the term sakovarski crystals. I'd be happy if he took that name down and described it with another description.

[Dandy]

Thanks for the info, MFD. I really like the look of it in your interior.

[mini_fd]

Received my a/f ratio gauge and now I need to wait till tuesday. My last and final package to get this project on its way.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/12869851053_62164e70e6_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12869851053/)
air/fuel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12869851053/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

What am I missing here? Let's play a game.


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Do I have everything? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12917215654/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/12917217874_1e630b6fac_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12917217874/)
turbo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12917217874/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/12916912343_234e43b95c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916912343/)
exhaust (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916912343/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/12916916553_ccc7a89fc3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916916553/)
intake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916916553/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/12917227084_93355dc381_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12917227084/)
exhaust 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12917227084/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7345/12916810155_ab3cc792d9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916810155/)
oil catch can tps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12916810155/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

I might have caught something so i win....

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4524&parentid=0&stocknumber=22-35110

do i need this new air filter because i have the new silicone piping? I don't think i saw a long hose from the intake in the kit i bought.

[Hyper]

that is pretty awesome, what is the size of that turbo? From what I understand FM's manifold is a t2 manifold so you either have a 2554, 2560 or a 2860. Did you ask the previous owner?

[mini_fd]

It's a gt2560r

[mini_fd]

Gave the ups driver a kiss

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/12930968044_4ec1516c3b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12930968044/)
FM silicone piping and intercooler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63839450@N02/12930968044/) by rocketeerbandit (http://www.flickr.com/people/63839450@N02/), on Flickr

[mini_fd]

Today I picked up a glowshift oil sandwich plate adapter for my feed lines.

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oil-filter-sender-adapter-20mm-15-thread.aspx#

[mini_fd]

Considering selling my demon canbers for a 15x8 or 15x9 with flares. I'll show you why later tonight. Jeannes 10ae is amazing. Motor rebuilt new work wheels bc coilovers dialed 11 and 12 inches along with a paint job.

[morr]

I bet the demon cambers look badass on her 10ae! Any idea what wheels you would run with the flares?