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04-16-2014, 11:25 PM
#106
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
Woah, it's been quite awhile. Well, a quick update is in order.
So...I've been busy as of late. Been working a lot of OT at work (perks of working at a start-up). Jazz has actually been a PITA the past couple of months (idle issues), but little by little, I was able to spend time with him and get him back into shape. Just in time for the Garagestar NorCal meet, which was this past weekend. I brought my camera, but...left my SD card at home. Doh.
But my friends took a couple of pics of Jazz.
Another, well I guess significant update. I picked up a more practical daily: a BG Subaru Legacy GT Wagon. I've always a soft spot for these wagons...and another family member joined our family a month ago (see below for cuteness and d'awww lol). As much as I love having both a bone-stock and a modded roadster, I decided to get a four-door, practical car. It doesn't get more utility-friendly than a wagon.
I haven't been able to take hi-res pics of the wagon, but it's not a looker. But it's a stick shift, and I love the mechanical feeling of the Subaru. Kinda high mileage, but hey, Subarus are durable cars. And who knows, maybe in the future there'll be a turbo-swap...?
Oh, like I mentioned, here is our new family member:
Meet Charlie. He's a 4-month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and he is an awesome little buddy. Hope to give him rides with Jazz in the future, but for now, Charlie is enjoying the Scoobaru (haha get it?)
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04-17-2014, 03:23 AM
#107
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
A corgi?! A freaking Corgi!?! I have a year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi! His name is Kintaro.
Here's a picture!
I remember when Kintaro was tiny and adorable. Now he's big and adorable.
If your pup turn out anything like my Corgi, you'll have an amazing friend for life.
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04-17-2014, 03:27 AM
#108
5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
D'awww some! Speedy, that might be the cutest pooch around!!!! Sad to see you put the red roadster on the selling block (such a clean/stock car), but you can't argue with a dependable wagon.
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08-26-2014, 01:55 AM
#109
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
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08-26-2014, 05:18 AM
#110
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Jazz and Stella are looking good!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-19-2014, 01:23 AM
#111
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
I have to share this. I had been looking for a set of RSAs (specifically Type-2s) for awhile, and almooost pulled the trigger on a set, until...I saw a set of these pop up for sale:
What's in the box?
Packaging...
I see shrouds...
What's wrapped up?
Headlight?
!!!
Bellof Miata headlights!
So pretty...
I'm sure people can deduce...but I acquired these from Steve. Steve had saved these headlights, and they were sitting around, until he decided to put them up for sale recently. One can call it luck, or good timing, but the moment I saw the FS ad, I jumped on the opportunity immediately. Ever since I saw these headlights on Rooster, I long lusted after a set. I'm thankful that this opportunity came up, and that I have THE headlights I dreamed of having.
I'm not kidding, but I'm typing this with jitters! I was so excited to receive the package today, and hope to have these installed for Jazz in the near future. When that happens, there'll be a loooong overdue update for Jazz.
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10-06-2014, 12:43 AM
#112
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
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10-15-2014, 02:58 PM
#113
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
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10-20-2014, 01:44 AM
#114
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
Update time! I had some free time today, and realized I've been neglecting Jazz' build thread...so here are the additions Jazz has received from the past few months:
Exterior wise, not much has changed. In fact, just one minor change, but a very nice detail. I gave Jazz a "Model 60" Revlimiter nose badge. Something different (but I may want to change it up in the future...)
Engine wise, a few additions: First, Jazz received a 37mm Koyo aluminum radiator. Switching to an aluminum radiator has helped keep the engine compartment temperatures down (though a coolant reroute may be in the future...depends if I end up driving Jazz on the track more often...) Second, since the radiator was being upgraded, I decided to give Jazz some Samco blue radiator hoses. More blue! Finally, added an anodized blue Project-G spark plug cover. This is a nice piece, and cleans up the appearance.
Interior wise, couple additions. Swapped the 360mm Black Nardi classic wheel for a 330mm Brushed Nardi classic wheel. I love the driving feel with a smaller wheel, most noticeably during spirited drives and track sessions. Many people mention it, but the smaller wheel makes the car feel even more like a go-kart! I also added a Joyfast e-brake button. The black plastic e-brake button looked awkward amongst the metal bits, so the Joyfast button completes the e-brake assembly.
Picked up a set of M2/Eunos roadster pedals from a fellow forum member. Thank you vote4pedro, these pedals feel nice and make driving even more of a pleasure.
A better shot of the KG Works cluster, paired with Revlimiter gauge faces and AWD needle caps.
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10-20-2014, 01:55 AM
#115
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
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10-20-2014, 11:09 PM
#116
3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power
Nice bellofs. I've got a set on mine as well.
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10-22-2014, 10:02 AM
#117
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
Very nice updates. I was wondering if (and who) Steve had sold those lights to.
I vote for an R-lip, but I'm sure you can find a different suitable lip and really make Jazz stand out.
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11-03-2014, 02:07 AM
#118
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
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01-20-2015, 12:47 AM
#119
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
Hello all, been awhile! It's been a bit of a roller-coaster the past few months. As some of you may have noticed, I acquired yet another Miata...but this time, a NB. Specifically, a 10AE NB. I told myself if I were to ever to get an NB, it had to be a 10AE. I sold Stella (the red NA), who by the way has already received nice, tasteful upgrades with her new owner, back in early October. I told myself I wouldn't buy another Miata...but I have a bad, bad habit of browsing Craigslist incessantly. Then...in November, I browsed upon a listing for a 10AE NB, with a matching hardtop. The price was set reasonably...and it was 5 minutes from my work.
I told myself, might as well go check it out after work...the car was in decent condition. Full records from the now previous owner, and she had owned the car for the past 10 years. After driving it, I decided to throw out not a lowball offer...but a significantly lower offer, thinking to myself that she wouldn't take it. Well, she did. So...I again have two Miatas, but this time an NA and a NB.
I'm deciding how far to take the NB in terms of a "build". The NB is definitely more "civilized", but less of a Miata, if you know what I mean...
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01-20-2015, 12:51 AM
#120
4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone
Fast-forward to mid-December...I got into an accident. A minor accident...but it was with Jazz. We were sitting in stop-and-go traffic. I was stopped...then "bam". I got hit from the rear...
I don't want to sound too dramatiic...but in a normal situation, parties would just exchange insurance info right? Well...this lady. Was a basket case. She came out of her car yelling at me, accusing me of "highway robbery". Long story short, I only managed to get her name, contact info, and license plate. But she refused to provide insurance...it took me a week to find her again (found out she's a lawyer...way to go for her to pull that stunt on me). Finally got through her insurance...
I had mentioned in an earlier post that Jazz was going through a makeover for 2015. I had planned to bring him to the body shop at some point, so this accident...guess it was a "blessing in disguise"? I definitely do not want to go through such an ordeal again...
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