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RoadsterTech
02-08-2014, 03:20 PM
As some of you may know my Smurf got hit and is now taking the long way to get rebuilt...
My dear sweet wife told me I should buy a stand in Miata to use until I get the Smurf done.

So without fanfare here it is:

I got this Monday.
It's a box stock '94 A package with 122K miles on it.

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-W8tk6TX/0/L/CA_02051417431024-L.jpg

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-nCdGzH3/1/L/CA_02051417444031-L.jpg

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-hDqZDX2/1/L/CA_02051417573998-L.jpg

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-j6fRTHw/0/L/CA_02051417453354-L.jpg

I took it to Lakeland today.. I runs very nice and still seems to have a functional suspension.
RoadsterTech
02-08-2014, 03:22 PM
I just can't leave things alone...

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-qS6k3hF/0/L/CA_02081414540302-L.jpg

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-Hr3qsrg/0/L/CA_02081414543171-L.jpg

http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-jRngpWf/0/L/CA_02081414545634-L.jpg

The faded Sisal mats aren't going to stay... but they are better than the funky rubber mats that were in there.
http://rabrillhart.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-3ZVwSLX/0/L/CA_02081414532902-L.jpg

Turtle was ICE got rid of the milky color in the black...
BoBo
02-08-2014, 03:28 PM
Good choice on the wheels, lightweight for a good price. In addition, the seat looks great. That reminds me, I need to get new seats.
wannafbody
02-08-2014, 03:44 PM
Clean looking car
Grip Driver
02-08-2014, 06:01 PM
Looks pretty decent for a stand in
Martin
02-08-2014, 06:37 PM
That's no beater!
speedypenguin
02-08-2014, 06:44 PM
Nice! I recently picked up a second NA too...same dilemma as you regarding modding.
atank
02-08-2014, 07:15 PM
Looks Good!
RoadsterTech
02-08-2014, 07:38 PM
Thanks guys! The only thing I see to do mechanically is to replace the valve cover gasket and CAS seal. A mechanic apparently did not know how to install it coorectly. Oil is flowing out of it. Oh and bump stops. I will Autocross it next week so the bump stop issue might be interesting.
jux
02-08-2014, 09:26 PM
Very nice substitute ride you've got, there!
ibid
02-08-2014, 10:16 PM
interesting idea of a beater... NICE CAR~!!!
Agent☣Orange
02-08-2014, 11:07 PM
I'd beat that.
Mustang73351
02-09-2014, 10:56 AM
Wish mine was in that good of shape but shit for 500 I coul dent pass it up
tsingson
02-09-2014, 11:06 AM
Nice pickup Rick!
RoadsterTech
02-09-2014, 12:38 PM
Thanks!
BoBo
02-09-2014, 03:19 PM
Your the only person I know with that cup holder on the passenger side other than me:D
RoadsterTech
02-09-2014, 06:33 PM
Your the only person I know with that cup holder on the passenger side other than me:D

I love it... I can't stand having to reach over a beverage to shift!