I did a thing.

[MiataQuest]

What year is your car again? I can’t see it on my phone.

1992

[— kung fu jesus —]

So is my NA. Honestly, I would pull that dash. It took me 90 minutes the first time, 45-50 the second.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Just about done, I have a few more details to wrap up. It’s a start! More silver accents will be added, door panels, etc. Shite light because I finished at sunset.

[micah99]

Interior envy.

[JamieH]

Das sex.

[HarryB]

Looks better than I ever imagine it would. Silver gauge and vent rings would look awesome! May I also suggest RS gauges?

[Jerry L]

And everything works? Hats off!

[ScratchNSniff]

Looks great!!!

[MX5Wisher]

Get the last sets of Garage5 gauge rings from RevLimiter if they haven't sold already?

[— kung fu jesus —]

Ok, long post warning. ;)

I had a no-start issue last night and I knew it was between the ignition switch and the starter. I waited until today to look at it so I could just relax and go have dinner with my wife last night.

I thought it was the clutch interlock safety switch, so I made a bypass. I wanted to do that anyways. No change. Hmmmmm...I peaked around under the dash looking for disconnected plugs I might have forgotten, nothing. I looked at the circuit online, decided to look at the ignition switch. I removed the steering column cover and I saw the issue; I had begun to unplug the ignition switch connection when I was pulling the dash, but realized it was unnecessary and simply forgot to push it back in. Once I secured the connection, the car started fine! Woot!

I let the car idle so I could bleed the coolant system and check the new heat core for leaks. Zero issues! Woot-woot!

It’s a gorgeous autumn day here in Atlanta and I went for a little drive.

The extra insulation and vibration control along with the thicker carpet makes this car a joy to drive. My NA is so performance-oriented that sometimes I forget how pleasant a Miata is to drive around on a day like this, sans top.

The red_is_GORGEOUS in the sun! The ambient light it creates when the sun reflects off it is really something. The car feels great and looks MF-ing classy. LOVE IT.



























I was also driving around to get my fuel level lower. I could smell a little fuel in the trunk and I suspected the filler hose may be leaking because of corrosion.

My suspicion was confirmed when I removed the tube. I had already ordered a new one and I went about cleaning off the corrosion with some emory cloth:







A little paint:





And you can see how the corrosion was lifting the old hose:





New hose in place, and clamps tightened!



Today was a good day!
(I didn’t have to use my AK.)

[— kung fu jesus —]

Thank you everyone for the love! I like everyone’s input and opinions!

I think it’s easier to see now how to find the direction for additional items with this change, it all starts to trickle down into easier decisions and considerations.

[BRGNA8]

reminds me of the S2000 with red carpet! Red inserts in the seats would look great!

[—tsingson—]

When we going to hit some Atlanta trails? I think you would give my Expedition a run for its money.

[— kung fu jesus —]

It would beat your Miata at the track too.

[—tsingson—]

Bet it would too. Would you like your cookie now or later?