Intro

[JohnnyT]

Hope you plan on putting that thing on a trailer Hayden- He's gonna be sans LS6 with that smack talk.

I can only imagine the motivation needed to swap an engine over tuning a car

 

[mndsm]

Who said anything about engine swap? Ima use it as a coffee table.

 

[220swift]

Welcome aboard and welcome to the Miata crew. That makes three of us lol. Should be sweet to have three roadsters on the cruise.
More details on the car/build thread? Future plans for it?

Engine is all stock except the exhaust, wheels are stock but painted black, it has upgraded breaks but i don't remember what kind. There's some red accents and LED's in the interior. The previous owner has done everything so far. There's 2 spots that could use bodywork, the bottom of the bumper is cracked and the left rear cab corner has a corroded spot, could use an all-around clear coat polish too. I'll be getting some decent wheels and summer tires hopefully before the cruise. Eventually i'll get coilovers, racing seats, cb radio, maybe a rollover bar. And i'm gonna plasti dip some rookie stripes on it, and then peel them off once i get better at shifting properly (manual noob). If that goes well, i'm considering plasti dipping the whole thing. In the not so near future, once i have some cash and something else to daily drive, i'd like to attempt a 4g63 swap....

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

My suggestion would be to get a roll bar asap. Check out the miata forums and craigslist for used ones. Safety first, especially if you are going to be pushing it like we will on the cruise. Than do tires and wheels if you must. Than suspension. The miata's only function is to be a fun car. So focus your initial mods on stuff that will improve that. Suspension, tires, and a roll bar make the miata a whole new car.

 

[MaxVandervelde]

it has upgraded breaks but i don't remember what kind.

upgraded breaks

breaks

It bothers me.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

Haha best 1st post evar.

 

[MaxVandervelde]

Haha best 1st post evar.

I try
I'd post an intro, but I don't actually have a Mazda, I'm just here following the crowd.

on a side note, arent you glad i peer pressured you into buying a miata?

Cory, you've peer pressured too many car purchases.
...Not that I regret buying my wrx.

 

[Cmezz331]

You regret now being associated with the suby crowd though don't you....

 

[escort1991]

Like the suby crowd that hung out at the Firestone shop on uni? Drove by them all the time.

 

[MaxVandervelde]

You regret now being associated with the suby crowd though don't you....

Oh god. Don't even get me started.
I'll take the Mazda crowd over the Subaru crowd any day.
I might just put some Mazda badges on my car so they don't notice me.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

I try
I'd post an intro, but I don't actually have a Mazda, I'm just here following the crowd.

It's all good. There are actually a few members here who are Mazda-less. Lol.

 

[mndsm]

Peer pressuring people to buy cars? I'm not responsible for any of those.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

You signiture states that you peer pressure yourself into buying cars, Tom.

 

[concealer404]

At least two of those are my fault, for what it's worth. :lol:

 

[mndsm]

I have a total of $400 into both of those cars. I woulda done the Jeep with or without you, I wanted 4wd and it was an even trade for the dying Taurus. I believe I'm responsibe for at least two ms3's, partially resp for a GTO, at least one MSP.....

 

[Cmezz331]

I believe I'm responsibe for at least two ms3's, partially resp for a GTO, at least one MSP.....

yay for peer pressure!

 

[mndsm]

Sad thing is, I almost just fist bumped my monitor out of reflex.

 

[AJ]

Welcome! If you're looking for a cheaper suspension upgrade let me know, I have some for sale if you come up with NB mounts.

 

[220swift]

Convinced my folks to buy me a roll bar for safety. More money for tires and suspension!

 

[Cmezz331]

le yes!