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Meow
01-11-2012, 03:28 AM
This is the same build as the one on CR. Although I will not bore you with the old posts and just start on where it is now and if you'd like to see the older stuff PM me and i'll link you to the CR build link if you have questions


What's up guys...Gonna start the build thread here and track the progress.

Bare with me due to the fact im 7,900 miles away from home right now and have my best friend in the states working on my miata
and taking pictures for me. So see you in July!

Bought the car off craigslist

The Ad Picture.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/306308_2201799958593_1055147355_2599369_7628521_n-1.jpg

**Not my house haha this is the pic off craigslist when i bought it**

*When i bought it
--Sportmaxx:fp: 8 X 15 0 offest
--Powdercoated Valve Cover
--Cat delete :fp:
--Fender Roll kind of (gotta redo that)
--Cut Springs:fp:
--Small windshield Crack
--Decent Hard Dog Roll Bar :)
--Dents on Drivers door, front bumper, misc chips
--"smoked(painted) tails
--Cracked Rear Panel
--Oil Leaks
--Missing plastic Interior Pieces etc.
--"Sleepy" Eyes Mod with interior Switch

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/PhotoOct1754911PM.jpg?t=1321015307

In the meantime this is what i drive overseas..im tall lanky giraffe on the left.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/100_0043.jpg?t=1321015537


look forward to gaining some more info along the way.
Any Charlotte people on here hit me up for when im back stateside in July

Later

AS OF _27_DEC_2011_

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6583920177_bb54f6e038_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6583933275_bc0082141d_z.jpg

*MOD LIST AS OF 3 JAN 2012*
--D2 Racing Coilovers
--15x9" 0 Offset Revolution 5 Spoke Rally Wheels (white)
--Toyo T1r Proxes 195/45/15
--Chaser Fiberglass Hardtop w/ Green Carbonfiber Wrap & Lexan Window (FOR SALE HIT ME UP! LOCAL)
--OEM Hardtop
--Rear Finish Panel (Ebay)
--TopSpeed Pro 1 Exhaust w/ high flow Cat & 2.25" Piping
--Instrument Panel Cover & other Misc Interior Parts Replaced
--Canibeat Chrome Sticker on Hardtop
--Debadged
--Ebay GV Front Lip Replaced (FOR SALE)
--Painted Roll Bar Purple
--GodSpeed Radiator
--Beatrush Radiator Panel
--Shorty Antenna
--Spun Metal Shifter
--NRG Quick Release
--NRG D-ring 330mm Steering Wheel
--NGK Spark Plugs
--JSCSPEED Stainless Steel Clutch Line
--Autokonexion Lip and Fender Flare Kit

[B]**AS OF 8JAN2012

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394119_10150439736387101_559967100_8757929_1837151 663_n.jpg

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:06 PM
as i started ordering parts:



http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7741.jpg?t=1321155660

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC77402.jpg?t=1321155705

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7742.jpg?t=1321161723

finally came in the mail.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/D2Coils.jpg?t=1322076416

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:06 PM
got some email's back from the states...my buddy nick got the d2's on.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/151.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/145.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/147.jpg

old busty n crusty

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/149.jpg
Bringing his milkshake to the yard

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/153.jpg
they look sad on le floor

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/155.jpg

Success!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/157.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/159.jpg
Yumz

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/165.jpg
New brake pads are overrated but probably needed....

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/169.jpg
Being Probed is fun

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/173.jpg?t=1322717177
Uh WHAT up D2, side view

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/175.jpg
Numbers for the mathematicians of hate

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/179.jpg

Oh and ordered the new Wheels say schwat?

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:09 PM
As more parts arrived:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7890.jpg?t=1323371345

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7896.jpg?t=1323371390

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7891.jpg?t=1323371484

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/041.jpg


http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/035.jpg


http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/037.jpg

Radiator in

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/055.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/029-1.jpg?t=1323767074

Quick Release in, NRG steering wheel in, and instrument hood on.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/039-2.jpg?t=1323767176

idk why the pic didn't fully load...but whatever

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7951.jpg?t=1323749907

Just waiting on wheels now!

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:10 PM
ahh yes...ahead of schedule! Thanks Chris over at Revolution Wheels!
(yes i decided to go with the 9")

15x9 0et

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7957.jpg?t=1323976805

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC7956.jpg?t=1323976881


and little news got the radio surround too.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/GEDC79552.jpg?t=1323976915

THE TEASE haha.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2011-12-20170603.jpg?t=1324618082

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2011-12-20170552.jpg?t=1324618067

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:11 PM
THE DAY IS HERE haha

finally got around to it, thanks to Eurowise for Balancing and Mounting the Tires

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6583893405_256aa681ba_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6583920177_bb54f6e038_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6583933275_bc0082141d_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6584058379_a5186f0ece_z.jpg

more photos at http://flickr.com/photos/aabic


195/45/15 T1R Proxes on
Revolution 5 Spoke Rally Wheels
15X9 --- 0 offset --- no spacers, small fender roll, d2 Coilovers, Mod Slammed maybe

let me know what you guys think!

New Exhaust is tomorrow

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:13 PM
exhaust video



http://youtu.be/Ahdcb9SlJKU

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:14 PM
CHASER TOPS SUCK...OBVIOUSLY.......

Went ahead and bought a legit OEM Hardtop off Craigslist....Couldn't be happier. Now gotta find a way to ditch and sell the Chaser.....GLW that right?....yeah

crappy cell pic, having a lot of photos shot by mid next week.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2011-12-30_19-54-26_967.jpg?t=1325309951

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:15 PM
MORE PHOTOS IN THIS SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/sets/72157628738610369/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6644520529_bb46cbfa16_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6644511795_162e6a9208_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6644529049_ccdcc50f0d_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6644557525_51c6075248_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6644550531_71d534a4eb_z.jpg

MORE PHOTOS IN THIS SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/sets/72157628738610369/)


Also my autokonexion body kit with lip, front flares and rear flares....BUT

sadly im out of time here in the states so it's gonna be a long time for progress, updates, and etc.

I come back in July (HOPEFULLY sooner).

But I got all my maintenance fluids, wires, etc so i won't bore you with boring updates

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:16 PM
dumb video that me and my buddy tried to edit. Its random but there's some okay footage


http://youtu.be/EJBUZcK4yd4

Andy
01-12-2012, 07:20 PM
Nice. That hardtop looks like sharkas

Meow
01-12-2012, 07:26 PM
lol thats what i was thinking when i picked it up off Craigslist. But It will be painted so no more stripes on my stripe less miata

Andy
01-12-2012, 07:30 PM
I have been contemplating painting my merlot hardtop white or black. I think it would nice but I dont want to remove a merlot hardtop off of this planet

Meow
01-18-2012, 11:58 AM
Just ordered my MSPNP from Good-win racing...they got a sale going on for $595 right now.

which means yes....the parts list will be coming together for booooooost.

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0342b.html

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/Miata_Megasquirt.jpg

pretty excited.

So i'll be living over at MiataTurbo.net for awhile reading, learning, probably trying to figure out easy answers.

-Still stuck on wether to do the FM no electronics kit or a begi kit....but like i said will be continuing to read through reviews
-Still need to find a 1.8 diff and driveline

...but if you guys have suggestions please feel free to share some knowledge, thanks!

Drunk Lemon
01-18-2012, 02:04 PM
soo dope. it looks hella aggressive haha. cant wait to get mine looking as good as yours

Titus
01-31-2012, 04:53 PM
Tell me more about the Revolution wheels... How are they to deal with? Time to get across the pond? Weight? Price? Color options?

Meow
01-31-2012, 11:07 PM
Man it was so easy to contact them and surprisingly fast shipping. I ordered wheels like Nov 30 after telling them what size i needed, offset, bore, etc etc and then they emailed me updates. Then the wheels were at my house by Dec 5th. Speak with Chris he was helpful and can point you in the right direction.

http://www.revolutionwheels.com/
click on contact to email or call them

Weight: Would be why most wouldn't buy these. They are pretty heavy. about 19 somthing pounds with tires.
Price: was 667 pounds or (about $1050 shipped)
Colors: the only ones i know of are White, Black, and i think a silver not for the 5 spoke rallys though.

PM me if you need any more info

Meow
02-03-2012, 10:37 AM
little update from my buddies in the states:

Got my Project G spoiler, MSPNP (no pics yet), and I'm starting to either Rebuild this engine, but i'm hoping Steve over at Plant-Miata has a LNC 92+ 1.6 engine long block lying around.

don't want to turbo on the Short Nose Crank.



http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2012-02-01182213.jpg?t=1328283069

Meow
02-09-2012, 04:36 AM
Selling the Flares & Lip package in the for sale section


http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?1513-Autokonexion-NA-Fiberglass-Flares-amp-Lip-Combo

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:36 AM
Well guys it's been awhile. I got moved to Afghanistan and well getting on the internet is a bitch....anyways

I have some updates from my buddies back home in the states

Had some maintenance on my valve cover seal

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/011.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/007.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/014.jpg

And that's pretty much it. I'm almost done with what i want to do with the car.

It will be getting a real paint job in July & my planet-miata side skirts will be mounted along with the long list of parts mentioned above.




---

Now i've got a completely different plan for the car once i get back this summer. No longer going to Turbo it, or pretty much add speed lol. I'm buying a 1990 BMW E30 325is when i get home (and no i'm not going to "slam" it or boost it or anything. It's got 90,000 original miles and comes with a back-up engine (M25) and transmission. I plan on that being my OEM reliable car (not that miata won't be) but you know.

Anyways guys you'll be seeing me around this summer and hope you'll enjoy

later

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:36 AM
Okay without any more delay I'm back stateside for about 2 weeks now. Finished the year long deployment and ready to jump in on the miata finally.

Small updates so far

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/7479237952_6af1c15cec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7479237952/)
Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7479237952/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Added the IL motorsport square lights

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7495507458_680ceaf28a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7495507458/)
Miata Garage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7495507458/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

tweaked the rear coils some more

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548166_10150888245282101_778469900_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575830_10150888245477101_1364804552_n.jpg

dropped it about 1.5"

and getting the body parts, not on the vehicle right now, to the body shop for paint

big changes coming. Also the Bride seats and seat brackets didn't work, i was too tall (no pun intended) to fit with them so I need to sell those off as well.

still have the Skid plate to install, and couple other little things.

will try to keep this updated

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:37 AM
Just got it out of the Shop!!
Still gotta put the front end back together

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7638223224_649eb74d06_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638223224/)
Mars Red Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638223224/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7638234630_9a4f1acf15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638234630/)
Fresh Paint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638234630/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7638244700_ee6f487917_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638244700/)
Mars Red (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7638244700/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


So it's Mars Red (variant C) for Hyundai vehicles but I think it turned god damn great. Couldn't be happier

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:37 AM
starting to put everything back together. i have a bent drivers side hood hinge is why those lines are not matching up, and the bottom fender bolt is not in. Gotta go find some wood to get a jack underneath.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7644891202_14bf14f1ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644891202/)
Mars Red 90 Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644891202/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7644877786_461dd9619b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644877786/)
Mars Red 90 Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644877786/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7644865442_3ac3b25f5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644865442/)
Mars Red 90 Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7644865442/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:38 AM
I cannot be held responsible for the music choice it was a co-edit haha

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8153/7664715572_d27821a33d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7664715572/)
Mars Red Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7664715572/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

added the project g hardtop spoiler, glad i bought it when i did, these fuckers are expensive now

Meow
08-02-2012, 02:38 AM
all info is in the sig.


dumb video I made today

pc1Ix0v3IZY

Blueiii
08-02-2012, 06:30 AM
You know, I JUST said to one of my friends yesterday, "I really can't decided whether to stay red when I get the car resprayed, or go with something different... perhaps orange."

You, sir, have done a fairly good job of answering that question for me.

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:16 PM
copy and paste from Clubroadster.net to keep you guys updated.

Added Moss Turn signal intakes, Miata Roadster hood rise kit (it finally got my hood closed!!!! thanks JSanker for the heads up!

rollbar is white now, added some 94 seats that i traded with _spyder for

stupid topspeed exhaust lost both of the flange bolts so my miata sounds retarded

and got rid of those cheap ass lugnuts and got some locking ones that don't stick out.

Raised the rear coils about 15mm to help the spring not act like a little punk

overall good week and happy with the miata at the moment

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7761712716_f384229957_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7761712716/)
Mars Red Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7761712716/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7761723888_23fe7d8490_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7761723888/)
IMG_0804 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7761723888/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:16 PM
From Today.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7868866042_f345211f4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7868866042/)
Mars Red Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7868866042/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:16 PM
thanks man,

From Today

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7940490966_b47e591d46_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7940490966/)
Mint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7940490966/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:17 PM
yeah, white rollbars look great (IMO) on almost any color. I wouldn't have it polished, but if I ever do change my mind it will be polished wheels in the future. not for awhile im sure

another

edit: Never let the brake dust cake, i've seen revolution 5 spokes (white) not washed for 3 months and they were almost permanently gray

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8042/7940706156_454a290f67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7940706156/)
Anti Landscape (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7940706156/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:17 PM
Oh yeah btw this guy decided to brush up against me in the middle lane. twas "fun"

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2012-09-02_16-09-09_396.jpg?t=1347139363

the company promised me a new wheel so lucky me (now if they actually go through with it...we'll see)

Also in other news...Finally started to break down the engine i picked up during August in Apex, NC

124K '93 Long block (yay long nose crank)

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/IMG_1245.jpg?t=1347138829

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/IMG_1259.jpg?t=1347138829

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/DPP07DC0908110601.jpg?t=1347138951

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/IMG_1270.jpg?t=1347138829

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2012-09-08_13-46-53_546.jpg?t=1347139405

Everything looks really good. Almost looks like it had a rebuild not to long ago, but I never take chances, so it will be rebuilt. And completely degreased and valve cover painted, etc etc

Anyways I have a lot of cool shit coming my way in the coming weeks, and I hope to have this new engine, and newly rebuilt 5spd in at the end of september or early october.


Edit: Also Adding a 1.8 rear end, Torsen LSD, CV axles, Driveshaft.

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:18 PM
more engine cleaning...its coming along.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2012-09-09_19-06-41_726.jpg?t=1347232607

Primed the valve cover

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/ryanwordd/2012-09-09_18-28-19_479.jpg?t=1347232606

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:18 PM
haha will try not to!

some goodies came in the mail

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8455/7977285641_d2793d713b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7977285641/)
ITB's 1.6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7977285641/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7977289924_46c7549e3d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7977289924/)
ItB's 1.6 T3 adapter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7977289924/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

going to get the trumpets powdercoated a different color

but no changes all in all

MSPNP (again...) later on and new trunk coming in the mail.

updates to follow, these are going on the rebuilt block obviously

Put them together today and tested it out

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/287821/itb-test.gif


Thanks everyone looking forward to get things moving with the new engine. Still enjoying the 201K motor in it right now.

Getting the Megasquirt roughly the week of the 20th, engine will be put back together before then, gotta order the Toyota Throttle Position Sensor still, waiting on the OBX Fuel Rail to get in, and Project G sending me a 93' Harmonic Balancer.

Gonna be an expensive month..haha

Then tune date set for when everything is put back together at Motion Lab Tuning in Charlotte, NC



Did you order your new front bumper at a local dealership?

yeah man, if i remember correctly it was roughly $300 (might be on one of the older pages on here). came with no hardware and had to re use all the hardware from the old bumper.

test fitted today, still awaiting many parts/gaskets/seals and ordering the MSPNP this weekend

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7997796639_992772267f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7997796639/)
ITB test fit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/7997796639/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


and in other boring news, bought some of that Meguiar's headlight resto kit (for my tail lights) and it worked out great
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mcjVODA6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

finished product (shitty cell pic)

http://oi48.tinypic.com/2vtz9ms.jpg

I recommend this product to anyone who wants to clean up their tail lights (I don't know about the head lights because I didn't use it for them). But, I barely used a quarter of the bottle for both tail lights and third brake light and i've never "buffed" or "polished" anything before and it looks great. Just used my cheap ass B&D electric Drill and took all of 15 mins.

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:19 PM
Order 4 things from Moss Miata like 2 days ago and already got everything!

http://oi46.tinypic.com/1o0ej6.jpg

Hawks rear pads, leather OEM shift boot, and 2 competition motor mounts

going to start ordering more stuff from them in the future.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/n6rxiw.jpg
new shift boot from Moss Miata


Other news, jumped on a sick eBay deal with a bunch of nice interior parts. So be expecting a change interior soon. Also I snapped one thread off a camshaft case bolt (thankfully not the head of the bolt), so no progress on the engine as of yet.

Okay so here is an actual picture update...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/8048524374_d0232b7694_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8048524374/)
No More Hood Risers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8048524374/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

I am tired of explaining that my hood is not broken, so i removed the risers and will live with this dumb ass gap.

Also. Bigger news Got my new interior. I saw this deal on eBay for Interior pieces and got a group deal (minus the main carpet) for $450 shipped! So new panels, 91' tan glove box, rear shelf carpet, seat covers (still _spyder's seats just new vinyl), the carpet behind the seats & amazon Miata specific floor mats. I think that this looks absolutely awesome with the black carpet, and black dash. There isn't too much tan or mismatched look to it. I feel it balances out quite well and I don't know why people get rid of tan interiors, because they look so good with red cars.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/29ma9hs.jpg

also I did the foam cutting thing for the seats and they feel awesome. My head is actually under the rollbar for once...not bad considering I'm 6' 3"

http://oi45.tinypic.com/33wnnlu.jpg

MSPNP Gen 2 Ready to go in!

http://oi47.tinypic.com/1214s2e.jpg

My Autokonexion ver 1.5 trunk (I know super original right?) is off at the paint shop, the duckbill on that trunk is so damn sexy and I love the look. I look forward to getting back on friday and already removed the trunk springs.

and here is the old engine. Completely unbolted (minus the trans and motor mounts) just trying to get some bros to come over this weekend to finally pull it out.
http://oi47.tinypic.com/fdubv8.jpg

Just got these in the mail. OEM clutch and Flywheel. The Exhaust Wrap that Rev suggested on his build thread and a quart pump for adding Redline gear oil to the diff and tranny

http://oi49.tinypic.com/n1cbya.jpg

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:20 PM
I got the Autokonexion Trunk (Ver 1.5) back from the paint shop today...Still have some body lines to attend to, but you get the gist. Looks awesome and feels way more sturdy after being painted.

Also installed the exhaust wrap blanket that Revlimiter suggested on his build thread.

order here its on sale right now w/ amazon prime


http://www.amazon.com/Thermo-Tec-11620-Pipe-Shield/dp/B000GVQZ66/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349489034&sr=8-2&keywords=exhaust+shield


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8172/8058225720_a55ab8d2f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058225720/)
Exhaust "blanket" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058225720/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/8058230447_e510e2d334_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058230447/)
Autokonexion 1.5 Trunk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058230447/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8058234595_ac0d8e91b4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058234595/)
Autokonexion 1.5 Trunk Duckbill Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8058234595/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Engine removal starts tomorrow. Wish us luck.

Thanks guys, really happy with everything so far....wish the Engine Builder had more free time to work on the motor, but it hasn't even been torn down yet...

Okay So the engine is out, and i've begun to clean and paint the engine bay.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/8072305210_f4dea16f93_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072305210/)
More Cleaning.... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072305210/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

I bought some Yellow Duplicolor Tire paint from Amazon and painted the letters on the tires...Im extremely happy with the results. Really up close kind of looks like butt, but standing distance looks spot on! Recommend the product for sure. Takes an awfully long time to paint though.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/8072297628_e3774b94c2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072297628/)
Yellow Tire Paint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072297628/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Also I finally received my GRIP Royal Grain Steering wheel....This thing looks so fucking dope! I couldn't be happier with the quality, price and style of it. It looks and feels so good in the car. Obviously I can't drive right now, but with me being 6 foot 3 it gives me ample knee room and creates a great view of the dash (unlike my old NRG 330 D-ring)

Goodbye NRG d-ring
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8072355153_6a7cd1d640_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072355153/)
Old NRG 330M D ring (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072355153/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


Hello Pre-order Hotness---
Grip Royal Grain
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8072347509_52d552bc98_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072347509/)
Grip Royal Grain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072347509/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/8072339013_30ed9a5410_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072339013/)
Grip Royal Grain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072339013/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8072326054_77746ee1e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072326054/)
Grip Royal Grain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072326054/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/8072312780_e22c73d09e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072312780/)
6 foot 3 Grip Royal Clearance (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072312780/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr



Also I added another Moss Miata product. The leather e-brake (loose) cover and man it feels and looks great. It is easily installed.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/8072320162_8e0f6f1926_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072320162/)
Moss Miata Loose Leather E-Brake Cover (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8072320162/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:21 PM
Update:

Engine is broken down and in good condition...rebuild starts soon

New Windshield (Glass Master's is 50% off right now...get on it!)
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/418164_10151047860962101_1489754155_n.jpg

New Exhaust: Custom Center Exit Exhaust From Japan (St. May Rep)

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/644737_10151047861097101_379264775_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/397240_10151047861267101_8648846_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/66528_10151047861332101_2043085269_n.jpg

Finished The tire paint

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/297140_10151047861432101_390422746_n.jpg

Mr. Pham's ITB stickers...only stickers you'll ever see on this car...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/282316_10151047861517101_1480295824_n.jpg

New E-Brake Handle:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/3348_10151047861652101_565846684_n.jpg

New Shift Knob

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/253074_10151047861742101_335590904_n.jpg

Sick deal on new Master/Slave Cylinders

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/68326_10151047861822101_45604550_n.jpg

Megasquirt in and interior pieced back:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/530587_10151047861932101_1122155548_n.jpg

Slim Radiator Fans

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/385732_10151047862087101_182796511_n.jpg

RIP Topspeed Ebay exhaust....I hate you

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/29790_10151047862277101_108379502_n.jpg

Cleaned out the Transmission finally

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/420568_10151047862347101_1817776294_n.jpg


Yay....wiring...Boo.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/417993_10151047862417101_434025953_n.jpg

Update:

Received these in the mail today and also did a write up

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8332/8120567550_ddc0155529_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120567550/)
Cam Gears Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120567550/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8055/8120553217_8288361174_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120553217/)
Cam Gears Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120553217/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8120486277_fee3f231da_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120486277/)
1990 Mazda Miata Mars Red (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8120486277/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


DIY Thread: on the roof vent

Subaru Spec-C Roof Vent DIY (http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/20-exterior-sponsored-r-speed/66646-subaru-spec-c-roof-vent-diy.html)

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:22 PM
Small Update:

Project-G Vents installed (aka pain in the ass, but looks so good). Took me about 45mins - 1 hour to install both sides and had some help from a buddy.

They look awesome though

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8466/8126406899_9a04335cb3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126406899/)
Project-G Vent (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126406899/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8126434448_c409566cbf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126434448/)
Project-G Vent (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126434448/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8328/8126436552_10053173d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126436552/)
Project-G Vent (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8126436552/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:22 PM
Well today was a good day

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fEAkOcYRLFM/S1aFXpfoQrI/AAAAAAAABxM/Ii2OSZUplhs/s640/twagd_icecube.jpg

of course all of the photos are taken on my shitty ass android so sorry in advance for that
...

It started out with AAA coming out to tow me

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_13-26-17_994.jpg

Then got it into the bay lol at 4x4 status (D2 coils maxed out)

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_14-02-22_335.jpg

on the lift

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_15-56-41_103.jpg

212K stock stupid 1.6 diff

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_15-59-13_401.jpg

transmission pulled out

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_16-24-13_177.jpg

and wouldn't you know PPF out and 2 bolts stuck (yay)

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_16-29-46_233.jpg

15 mins of fire and a little help

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_16-29-51_856.jpg

Ready to go in Torsen LSD

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_16-49-35_242.jpg

need to clean...

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_17-41-06_838.jpg

and after about 2 hours we have success

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/2012-12-04_17-49-28_976.jpg



It's still in the bay as of now, going to torque everything to spec and get it towed back to the house


And as to the progress on my engine, it is almost done. I'm starting to feel like I may be on the road before January...hopefully

Anyways thanks for checking it out and hopefully I can get some better pics soon.

Until next time

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/30352842.jpg

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:23 PM
cool update today:

went to throw down some more $ at KT Engine Development and saw where the engine was in progress so far

so here we are

Crankshaft looks brand new!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8262614386_51856ec819_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262614386/)
Miata Engine Parts / long nose Crank (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262614386/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8261547973_e2c514a8df_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8261547973/)
Miata Engine Parts / Crank Side (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8261547973/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

The Block (side view)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8261551403_585baa3689_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8261551403/)
Miata Engine Parts / 1.6 Block (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8261551403/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8262624268_fbf5bfce15_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262624268/)
Miata Engine Parts / block 1.6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262624268/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

and where it all matters the inside

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8262627658_04da923c28_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262627658/)
Miata Engine Parts / Freshly bored and honed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8262627658/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


as always click the picture for a bigger view on flickr. But according to the guy doing everything on it I may have it back by as little as next week!!! *fingers crossed*

more updates to follow later on. such as the removal of the blue anodize on the ITB trumpets

until next time

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:24 PM
IT'S HERE!

I picked the engine up today from KT Engine Development in Concord, NC

Here are some pictures with the headers and ITB manifold attached

still have a lot to transfer and I wont have the engine in the car until January (first week or so)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8065/8285571195_e4ff9e6fe2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8285571195/)
Got the 1.6 Engine Back! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8285571195/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8286631062_50c848ee86_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8286631062/)
Got the 1.6 Engine Back! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8286631062/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8286634612_1ebaae6ca8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8286634612/)
Got the 1.6 Engine Back! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8286634612/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


my new wheels should be here in a couple of days so look out for the FOR SALE thread on the Revolutions and Toyo T1r Proxes

Also ordered my new tires Yokohoma S. Drives


until next time


Thanks guys! ^^

Little mail update

lots of goodies

Yokohoma S. Drives 195/50/15

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8295835090_a86dd01017_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295835090/)
Yokohoma S. Drive 195/50/15 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295835090/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Goods from Slipnslide (good dude!)

BBS RM 025 15 x 8.5 & 7.5 (getting ready for "makeover")

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8295836750_f2bdc4120a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295836750/)
BBS RM 025 15" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295836750/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Project G Fusers!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8362/8294776881_3a1018dbf8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8294776881/)
Project G "G-Fusers" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8294776881/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Painting the valve cover

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8294774947_48bee1228f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8294774947/)
Wrinkle Red Valve Cover (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8294774947/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Can't to hear the sounds these two make together!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8295832988_26a5184bbe_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295832988/)
Center Replica Exhaust Racing Beat Headers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8295832988/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


until next time

thanks man looking forward to getting everything running and still waiting on TunerShop to send my lips....they were supposed to be here the 27th, but I haven't heard anything yet. Still awaiting a reply from them as well as REV9 on something I purchased back on Dec 11, worth the wait though.

Well some nice progress for once.

We tried getting the engine in on thursday and had some issues but we went back at it today and got everything bolted up and mounted correctly.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/163380_10151134473452101_1841576164_n.jpg

cell phone pic for now


Still a long way from the first start.

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:25 PM
small update (still waiting on 2 more parts to get going on the start up)

took out the evaporator finally

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8358715689_81c62675ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8358715689/)
Bye Evaporator (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8358715689/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

intake side of the engine

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8502/8359781100_8f55a3c927_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359781100/)
Intake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359781100/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Exhaust Side: (also the Tuckin99 torque dampener I ordered from Rev9) I will be choosing a different color for it

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8359782878_b17f7fac03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359782878/)
Exhaust (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359782878/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Front Shot:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8358721155_c0bc7998d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8358721155/)
1.6 Miata (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8358721155/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

And I finally got my Project-G corner flares painted by my local paint shop and one G-Fuser mounted

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8359786742_87c34f2226_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359786742/)
Project G Corner Flares (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359786742/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

and bonus note

REV9 sent me a Royal Clover Key (in Silver) apparently they are pretty rare in that color

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8359778598_297ba57cb7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359778598/)
Royal Clover Key Silver (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8359778598/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Couldn't quote everyone, but seriously thanks for taking the time to check out my project.


Ryan, your the man. This car is awesome. Engine is awesome, wheels look great. everything is awesome. Keep up the good work man. Cant wait to see this thing started.

Your my new inspiration.


Sick set up under the hood. I really want to hear it.. So promise us a video as soon as she's tuned and ready!

Absolutely, once the car is running I should be making a lot of videos.


What the no pics

??? Not sure what you meant




mail update! (super small)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8368041653_9bbf67a6ee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8368041653/)
Mishimoto Radiator & Hoses (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8368041653/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Here you go Slipnslide some BBS love lol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8369197594_91db77564c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8369197594/)
BBS RM Polished Badge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8369197594/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

bought these from a company called PURE Motorsports, in San Diego
good prices for BBS Badges

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:25 PM
Well I still suck and haven't really made any new progress, blah blah busy with school blah blah first world problems, but I finally did something that I've been pushing to the last second.

The radiator is in along with the fan shroud and fans (finally wired it up last night) No pics as of now.


But I went to the local pull a part (Charlotte people if you need any engine parts for a 90-93 there is white 1991 miata on row 108) and found a 1995 lexus LS400 which has the same wiring harness connecter that I needed for the Throttle Postion Sensor on the AE101 Throttle Bodies

The Lexus Piece

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/379201_10151168344217101_183281691_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/29584_10151168344247101_425023706_n.jpg

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Miata TPS Sensor wires VV
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/304251_10151168344287101_300371844_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/27312_10151168344307101_1891278856_n.jpg

Awesome picture right? ^ .....


BBS update next time, and who knows maybe a damn startup video! (that would be nice)

Until next time

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:26 PM
Lol I swear I'm going to have a decent update soon.

here's a little video (No start up, no noise, just got the ITBs connected to the gas pedal now)

Jd3bv86ufs8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3bv86ufs8

picked the BBS RMs up from the paint shop, really happy on how they came out I'll post pics when I get the Dimple Rings back and the centers painted.

I've got oil in the engine as of today, all the old fuel has been drained, Coolant ready to go in, and I am about to get rid of Power Steering I think, I broke a bolt head on the part that tightens the belt to the harmonic balancer....So I'm debating on whether I will just removed the P/S or not.

Only wire that remains to be grounded is the starter, and I am going to go buy a new battery since the old one I have has been inactive for the past 4-5 months.

Damn I hope I get this thing started before next weekend

Until next time

Meow
01-30-2013, 09:27 PM
And sorry for the mass posting....but here we are as of present day 30Jan2013

Hey thanks guys.

Got the rear wheels torqued down today and a little test fit

So fucking happy with them. "Yeah, but BBS RMs are so played out...why are you doing them? should have gotten different wheels" well shut up, I'm fucking stoked to own some.

pics

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8192/8428275257_8bdb5ec32a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8428275257/)
BBS RM 15x9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8428275257/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8428276077_6e734e20b0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8428276077/)
BBS RM 15x9 test fit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8428276077/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Coolant leak fixed and o-ring will be here tomorrow

First start up might be this weekend!

Stoked!


I'll try better to keep up with this thread


Thanks for checking out my progress so far guys

Demon I Am
01-30-2013, 10:16 PM
this is a damn serious build. great parts and work

Meow
02-24-2013, 10:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8TV8daoBU

video of the idle, it's short but major progress

little bit of kinks to work out here and there until the first test drive

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8504872832_178cf86fab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8504872832/)
1990 Mazda Miata BBS RM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8504872832/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8503761185_d41e6d3822_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8503761185/)
1990 Mazda Miata BBS RM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/8503761185/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

Meow
08-12-2013, 12:42 AM
I know I suck at driving...oh well, maybe I'll learn how not to shift like a bitch one day

Enjoy



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4cCNUY0FC4

BoBo
08-12-2013, 02:34 AM
looks like a brand-new car.

Meow
08-12-2013, 01:26 PM
thanks man!

Phatmiata
08-12-2013, 03:05 PM
Looking good! That is a Great friend to build the car while you are deployed!!!

Meow
08-12-2013, 03:43 PM
thanks man, while I was gone back in 2011 it was sure nice seeing my buddies stepping up and throwing on the stuff that I ordered.

(by the way most of this thread was copied from CR.net)


but that was all the suspension, radiator, stuff not the engine and etc

Meow
10-18-2013, 08:51 PM
Picked my wheels up from DJ Powdercoating in Kernersville, NC (about an hour thirty from Charlotte) and God damn they did a great job. $55 a wheel and cleaned up a lot of the imperfections in the wheel...less talk more pics

Color is Pearl Gold. It's great, dark in shade and bright in the sun.

Ah and I will be adding 3" lips to the wheels, so all the wheels will be 15 x 9 +1 offset

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/photo-83_zps2e45f4bf.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/_Too_Tall/media/photo-83_zps2e45f4bf.jpg.html)

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/photo-84_zpsa8f19858.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/_Too_Tall/media/photo-84_zpsa8f19858.jpg.html)

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/photo-85_zpsa0596e0b.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/_Too_Tall/media/photo-85_zpsa0596e0b.jpg.html)

WASABI
10-18-2013, 09:14 PM
Sexy weave! This car has been through so much, and has never looked better. Great job!!!

Clarence
10-23-2013, 02:32 PM
here we are an other red on gold RMs that day is coming.

i wish I have a complete engine rebuild and respray soon, great joob mate!

DooDoo Magoo
10-23-2013, 03:26 PM
Huge of fan of this car, followed the progress though out.

atank
10-23-2013, 05:30 PM
Love it!!!!!!!!!!

Meow
10-23-2013, 11:59 PM
Thanks for nice compliments dudes, I hope to have some progress on the wheels mounted and other stuff before the end of next week..We'll see how motivated I am to work on stuff this week.

Meow
10-31-2013, 07:41 PM
Well I'm sure some of you figured out what was happening when those tires got mounted...so yes I've jumped on the Flares bandwagon and got them.

Couldn't be happier, got my alignment today and the car has never felt better.

The whole stretched tire, low stuff was fun, but I am really enjoying how the car responds and feels.

I can't wait until Spring to try out some autocross and track days.

Less talk and here's the picture. I'll have more in the next days after Cars & Coffee on Saturday Morning (Hope to see some charlotte area dudes there)


http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/_Too_Tall/photo-86_zpsb1140291.jpg (http://s1325.photobucket.com/user/_Too_Tall/media/photo-86_zpsb1140291.jpg.html)

Autokonexion Version 1 Flares
Added some rubber trim to the flares and really happy with the turn out

WASABI
10-31-2013, 10:45 PM
Taking it to the NEXT LEVEL!!!
http://thedaoofdragonball.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/genki-dama-next-level.jpg

Meow
10-31-2013, 11:06 PM
made me lol ^^ Thanks man

Ihatecars
11-01-2013, 06:59 AM
Awesome build. I'm floored seeing the early picture of what your Miata looked like to what it is now. Looks absolutely great.

WASABI
11-01-2013, 07:12 AM
Awesome build. I'm floored seeing the early picture of what your Miata looked like to what it is now. Looks absolutely great.

I agree completely!!! It just goes to show you what a lot of hard work can do with our cars. Absolutely awesome car setup!

psulja
11-01-2013, 02:14 PM
so purrty! Really like what you've done with it so far. flares look great!

BigWaveDave
11-01-2013, 05:32 PM
The 15x9's with +1 fill out that flare perfectly! I have been looking for an example of exactly that flare/wheel size/offset! Beautiful transformation. Thank you for sharing.

Meow
11-03-2013, 12:00 AM
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/10638590506_7c195cbf23_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638590506/)
1990 Miata Autokonexion Flares Rear (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638590506/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/10638631805_02abf243e4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638631805/)
1990 Miata Autokonexion Flares Front (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638631805/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/10638867126_6e5fefbd61_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638867126/)
1990 Miata Autokonexion Flares (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638867126/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/10638916623_1cf6ae4170_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638916623/)
1990 Miata Autokonexion Flares Side (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638916623/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

WASABI
11-03-2013, 05:13 AM
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/10638590506/]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/10638590506_7c195cbf23_b.jpg

http://troll.me/images/ancient-aliens-guy/dat-ass.jpg

Meow
12-06-2013, 06:35 PM
Little Photo dump

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7375/11243459233_3a0ea74ac9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243459233/)
225/45/15 BBS RM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243459233/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/11243600966_4638ea053a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243600966/)
Revlimiter Panel/Switches (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243600966/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/11243417794_9f5a97f316_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243417794/)
Revlimiter Gauges (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243417794/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/11243451475_0249579067_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243451475/)
Double Diagonal Rollbar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabic/11243451475/) by Ryan.C.Davis (http://www.flickr.com/people/aabic/), on Flickr

WASABI
12-06-2013, 06:51 PM
Really nice stuff! I would love to see your roll bar painted gold, like your wheels... that would do it for me.

Oh, and LOVE the gauges and gauge hood cover.

atank
12-06-2013, 07:59 PM
Very Nice stuff indeed!!!!!!!!!!