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...... the OEM Knee Panel in the USA is made from HEAVY metal and its almost 2 lbs !!! And they always seem to fall off during aggressive shifting anyhow. yuck, I hated that heavy panel
USDM VERSION almost 2 lbs !!!
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7591/...f289fde2_b.jpg
JAPAN SPEC VERSION only 6 ounces !!
Check out the weight loss, that is called adding lightness hahahaha. And yes sure I could remove the panel and leave it off, or even gut the interior to save weight, but anyone can do that, I wanted to keep the car looking factory on the inside, so this was a neat little way to drop 1.5 lbs off the car without sacrificing looks. This is a Street car after all.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8785/...8eda1899_b.jpg
And here it is mounted, some weight is lost and still looks factory.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7723/...0cf7aa06_b.jpg
That was my 5 minute mod for the week :teehee:
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Car looks absolutely AMAZING!
The AWD instrument cluster just made me feel bad about my mediocre jass performance one..
Oh.. and that 1001 wheel.. Me like very muchy.. :teehee:
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Installed some LED lights in the gauge cluster
http://i.imgur.com/AHsOdh4.jpg
I tried to take a photo of it afterwards but can't get a good photo with the smart phone.
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Really like the steering wheel collection, cool stuff.
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Just got this Brand New Old Stock OEM valve cover in from Japan from Obara-san at http://www.kenautojapan.com/ :bow:
This is the same ones used on the M2-1001 and M2-1002 Roadsters.
Thanks Obara-san !!
http://i.imgur.com/1gQrblH.jpg
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Installed the fancy Valve Cover with my oldest son (he is almost 10) He was able to reach at least the front bolts, (short arms) and then I had him install the new gasket and make sure we put the plug wires back in the correct firing order.
http://i.imgur.com/p76K8bh.jpg
all opened up
http://i.imgur.com/uSWlo9e.jpg
here he is installing the new gasket
quick shot before it goes back on, here is the stock vs the fancy one.
http://i.imgur.com/k3dQftH.jpg
ratcheting down the last bolts
http://i.imgur.com/77e8kLo.jpg
"........... Dad, when are we taking out the Miata out for a spin?
Maybe we can go to the gas station and get a candy bar?"
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Out for a quick trip down the road to the gas station to get a candy bar for my little helper
http://i.imgur.com/4yrTcNf.jpg
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You can never go wrong with a polished valve cover, nice work Randy and helper! :drinkto:
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Upgraded the 3rd brake light to an LED setup
http://i.imgur.com/pQXTcfY.jpg
This was nothing fancy, they sell a similar kit online but the only difference is the kits have a clear lens which would look odd on my black Miata.
So this one I used the OEM red lens which I like much better.
http://i.imgur.com/jPXPRXZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VajjsIn.jpg
It's very bright, but the camera does not catch it like your eyes would.
http://i.imgur.com/nHcYm48.jpg
Looks like glowing afterburners........
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Looks really nice Phat. I'm going to have to try that. :encouragement:
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Originally Posted by
Demon I Am
Link to the kit?
You can get them through http://www.Rspeed.net I think they are still importing stuff from IL Germany
http://www.ilmotorsport.com/shop/art...0f2bfae5d80be3
Basically taking the guts from this light and sticking into your OEM one, unless you like that clear setup.
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Nothing exciting ...... Yet
Took off the OEM Nardi Shifter from the 93LE so it does not get worn out
http://imgur.com/aJP2Wo7.jpg
Gonna try out this Zoom Engineering weighted shift knob
http://imgur.com/eNdxh7v.jpg
Also put on this JAF sticker for an extra 5hp lol
http://imgur.com/69SiN0f.jpg
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Gentlemen...... We can rebuild him..
Better than he was before...
...... BETTER .....
...........STRONGER......
.......FASTER.......
http://i.imgur.com/BHCnxs7.jpg
Maruha BC Street Coilovers
Running NB bump stops and NB tophats
Maruha Spring rates are 6 kg, 4 kg.
http://i.imgur.com/r8uKUeT.jpg
more info here
http://www.maruhamotors.co.jp/miata/parts/bcss.html
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The six million dollar coilovers :lol: