I would love to see black RPF1s with red stickers, but gold 6ULs would work too, I guess
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I would love to see black RPF1s with red stickers, but gold 6ULs would work too, I guess
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I had some gold Panasports on my old White NA Miata, I personally loved the look but yeah, some folks didnt "get it" and would tell me "I like everything "except" the gold wheels".
But do what you like Steve, its your Miata. For me it fit well with my late 80's / 90's retro looking Miata.
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I like the gold with the polished rims. That works for me.
Yes, do what you want, but looking at multiple models really helps the decision making process.
Return of the Manticore build: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....-4-engine-swap
Steve has been in the game for years. He knows what he wants.
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The model is from one of the 3d d/l sites, I cant remember. If you search MX5, 3d CAD something should show up. It is a low poly model, so good for playing around with.
Color-wise, I understand the opinions, but Im sticking to my guns. Im a professional industrial designer, so colors are something Im comfortable with and thoroughly understand.
I do not like black wheels, they ruin the design of the wheel themselves and feel they may as well be steelies if you cant tell where the tire ends and the wheel starts. Fine for a racecar, or using corrosive pads that will destroy the finish. Polished barrels arent in the cards either, not the style I want. Thanks for the input though!
The car will be white/red/black with silver interior accents, 949Racing Bronze wheels. I like their wheels, they are good friends, and I like their functionality.
The gold/bronze will pull some of the yellow/red that Chaste White has. Not sure if they will be 8 or 9 yet.
A little more progress from last night and during lunch:
Yeah, they are NB1 panels, but I need to make sure I have all the pieces for the NB2 swap, so these will do for now. I have a few ideas to make them better in the future.
I also restored the spare OE Nardi wheel I picked up:
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Nice NB2 Nardi! I almost went with the 6ULs in Bronze but got a really good deal on the RPFs. The 6ULs looked amazing on Blue Lion so I agree with your choice. I even tried to buy your 6ULs but he wouldn't budge.
Ooh! Dibs on the NB1 panels if you sell!
kung fu jesus (11-29-2017)
"I do not like black wheels, they ruin the design of the wheel themselves and feel they may as well be steelies if you can’t tell where the tire ends and the wheel starts. Fine for a racecar, or using corrosive pads that will destroy the finish.
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We are in total agreement on that!
Return of the Manticore build: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....-4-engine-swap
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Taking a small break tonight. Just doing some small details instead of huge tasks.
I swapped out the locks on the new center console and glovebox, washed some parts, pretty satisfying.
The glovebox lock was a little trickier than I was expecting, but after studying the mech, it was pretty simple. Of course, I disassembled it too far and spring loaded parts shot across the room, but I found them and reassembled it.
I *thought* at first that I could just swap the black parts on the latch mech, but there is a subtle design change on the glovebox latch at the pivot. I didnt take pics, but for future reference: if you remove the three screws that secure the latch to the glovebox, it lifts right out.
Look at the back of the mech and you will see a white cap over the end of the lock barrel. Gently pry it off with an electronics flat screwdriver or a pick. DO NOT TURN the barrel with the key or rotate the detent. If you do, the arm that locks the spring loaded latch will release the latch catch and it_will_launch out of there.
With that cap removed, looking at the back of the lock barrel, at the top you will see a brass or colored metal tombstone. Using that same tool you used to release the cap, reach in and depress the tombstone towards the center of the barrel. While depressing that, you can simply push the lock barrel out towards the front. Its that easy.
The center console lock swap was much easier, just two screw and swap the mech. They are the same from NB1 consoles to NB2 consoles.
Washed and transferred the shift boot and retainer:
Assembled the NB2 console:
Thats is for tonight! Thanks for following!
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Awesome progress. It is amazing how much used parts can be revived with some love.
Regarding the CAD model, i have this one already, which I assume is the same as yours
Did you model the HT yourself?
Last edited by kung fu jesus; 11-30-2017 at 08:42 AM.
tsingson (11-30-2017)
Yeah, I double checked, I pulled the hardtop off an NA model I use. I tweaked it a little to fit.
This is a study rendering for a buddy asking about stripe width and colors (Guards Red and Championship White stripes versus crystal white)
James Guards Red and Champ White FR.jpg
James Guards Red and Champ White RR.jpg
James Guards Red and Brite White FR.jpg
James Guards Red and Brite White RR.jpg
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Better shot of the steering wheel cleaned up:
IMG_8531.jpg
IMG_8529.jpg
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Test fit/mock-up. Waiting on the core and heater hoses, really. The carpet is about 90% fitted.
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Holy crap! I go to catchup on a thread and feel like I've missed months and months of work. You sir are moving at an exceptional speed. Congrats. Can't wait to keep up with your progress!!
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