miata build

[ava_Z32]

posted up pics when i first got the car, but this will be my official build thread.

updates as they come.

bought the car march 14th bone stock with 80k on it.




waiting on the man in brown to make his first delivery(s):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...T#ht_500wt_956
and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

new wheels inbound as well. but those are secret for now.

next up will be a hard dog roll bar and coilovers.


__________________UPDATE 4/19___________________
got a set of rear mud guards, and large style side skirts and some panasport ultralite wheels wrapped in 195/60/14 falken azenis






after school ends a friend of mine is going to be making me a CF lip to even out the front with the rest of the body. cause i know somebody is gonna say something about that haha.
gotta get some hours in at work, i've got a lot more in mind including coilovers, exhaust work, intake, roll bar, and maybe some powder coating.



Update: 5/19
woot:


coilovers come in tomorrow.


Update 5/20

Got my Racelands in and put on. I'm pretty happy with them...mostly because I had low to non existent expectations for them. However they made a huge improvement in handling, but they're just temporary. Gonna be putting up the money for coilovers worth having and keeping when I can. The front needs to come down a bit, but I was tired as hell when I finished putting them on, and didn't feel like fucking with it, so when i get a chance I'll drop the front to even it out. but here's how she sits as of now.








Update 5/27



Changed my valve cover gasket, painted the valve cover, and installed a new header.

[Sol-Badguy]

So you're going to make the sides, and rear, lower and wider without touching the front?

[msanch24]

So you're going to make the sides, and rear, lower and wider without touching the front?

x2 or the suspension

[DustnU]

My guess is front lip and susp will make a huge difference. Good platform to start with, good luck.

[Captain-Obvious™]

So you're going to make the sides, and rear, lower and wider without touching the front?

x2. I'm confused.

What exactly are your plans?

[AV8ter]

x2. I'm confused.

What exactly are your plans?

Id assume you have a harder time sourcing the front lip so it might be taking awhile or he is going to update the front to NBv2.

[ava_Z32]

i'm debating on a front lip or NB2 conversion. that's why i haven't touched the front. i'm gonna get coilovers next and then once i have my ride height where i want it i'll decide which route i want to take. probably both. get a cheap lip while i source parts for the front end conversion.

after that i'll be getting a roll bar and maybe a hard top. depends on how funds look. like i said it's gonna be a slow process. probably will take me a month or two to scrape up the money for coilovers.

this monster truck status is KILLIN me though.

picking up the new wheels probably friday. 8lbs vs my factory 13. and getting some sways to go with the wheels

[AV8ter]

8lbs smells like some nice rims.

[ava_Z32]

8lbs smells like some nice rims.

no comment.

[twincannon26]

8lbs is what the 14in polished m-edition hollow spokes weight....

[ava_Z32]

nope. not factory wheels.

[AV8ter]

8lbs is what the 14in polished m-edition hollow spokes weight....

I'm thinking 14" rpf1s or 15" TE37's

[SouthSide Tay]

I really like Miatas BUT i feel it kinda hard to feel manily in one with out a V8/Rotary/BIG Turbo and some 305 series tires on back other than that i like them, LMAO

[ava_Z32]

I'm thinking 14" rpf1s or 15" TE37's

they are 14's but not rpf1's. i wouldn't mind some te37's or some type c's in the future. :drool:

I really like Miatas BUT i feel it kinda hard to feel manily in one with out a V8/Rotary/BIG Turbo and some 305 series tires on back other than that i like them, LMAO

haha yeah i hear that. doesn't really bother me though. i know what i'm packin and i don't need to prove shit to anyone else. if ya got the confidence it doesn't matter what you drive.
besides i'm planning on a turbo set up. but that's gonna be a long time from now. FM turbo kits ain't cheap for a kid in college.


also
TEASER:


btw i swear there's not a huge gap, it's just the shadow.

[Turbo ex]

nice Miata, i really want one

[Doppelgänger]

Sometimes I can't decide between the TE37s...



...the C-RS...


...or the comps/Type-C.

[ava_Z32]

pr0n.

why you gotta come in here and make me feel shitty? i was just starting to have some confidence in my poor little stock miata. lol

[Jecht]

pr0n.

why you gotta come in here and make me feel shitty? i was just starting to have some confidence in my poor little stock miata. lol

Look at it like inspiration as to what your car could be like instead of something it will never compare to.

[CptWitwiki]

i love this model miata i wish i had one =]

[ava_Z32]

Look at it like inspiration as to what your car could be like instead of something it will never compare to.

agreed. just tough on a college budget, but i know eventually i'll get it where i want it. just have to be patient.

[Doppelgänger]

Being around Miatas for almost 10 years.....sooo...I've been around the "patience" thing...

[Echonova]

Mike makes everyone hate their Miata's and how they wish theirs were like his.


Once you die a little inside you get used to it and carry on.

[ava_Z32]

Being around Miatas for almost 10 years.....sooo...I've been around the "patience" thing...

haha i can imagine.

Mike makes everyone hate their Miata's and how they wish theirs were like his.


Once you die a little inside you get used to it and carry on.

is there like a 12 step program for this or a support group or some shit? haha

[alpine_aw11]

haha yeah i hear that. doesn't really bother me though. i know what i'm packin and i don't need to prove shit to anyone else. if ya got the confidence it doesn't matter what you drive.

This. I drive a Miata, and when people talk shit I just look at the fine ass blonde next to me in the car and laugh my ass off.

[ava_Z32]

haha exactly. the guys that talk shit and call you gay are the ones that aren't secure enough to drive one themselves.

[Doppelgänger]

....or they drive "manly" trucks with leather seats and automatic transmissions.....which were designed for women. Irony? Hmmmmmm

[ava_Z32]

i sold a 2000 silverado 1500 with leather and an auto to buy the miata

needed it to haul shit around for a while and i couldn't find one with a stick and reasonable miles.

[Doppelgänger]

lulz

[ava_Z32]

*sulks* at least i sold it and bought a miata.
I CAN HAZ REDEMPTION!?

[ava_Z32]

oh btw guys...

[AV8ter]

Good choice sir. Looks like they came with tires that are worth a fuck too. Nice pick-up.

[redrumracer]

yea deff dont look at Mike's miata and get sad or upset. use it as motivation. he has a lot of time and effort in his car if i remember correctly and has been around miatas for a while

[ava_Z32]

Yeah man. Falken azenis almost brand new.

And guys I really am not in a corner crying because my miata isn't like mikes. It's just my way of saying he's got an awesome car.

Anyways. Wheels are mounted on the car as well as the mud guards. Just waiting on the skirts to come in on Monday and I'll post some real pics

[Doppelgänger]

What are you going to do with the front bumper to even out the large sills?

BTW- My previous car was emerald green....

[ava_Z32]

What are you going to do with the front bumper to even out the large sills?

BTW- My previous car was emerald green....

looks great.

some friends of mine are working on producing cf lips so i'm gonna see how those turn out. if they're good quality i'll put one of those on, if not i'll probably order an fm lip.

[ava_Z32]

side skirts came in today. should be getting them on tomorrow, then i'll post pics.

[iamdallas]

Looks like good progress to me.

Can't wait to see these pics manana.

[Doppelgänger]

Have fun and take your time putting them on. Make sure to have the exact drill bits that are required. I've installed about a half-dozen sets of side skirts (large and small) and it's not bad, but it's no cake walk.

[ava_Z32]

thanks. they're on already though. got a friend to help who had done his on his black 99. it went really well. they look great. updating my first post w/ pics.

[ava_Z32]

original post updated.