Pics! Sorry if they're too big

[jmsj578]

You must have a lot of patience to build up show cars. haha a lot of attention to detail, as well as lots of money has to be paid im sure. Do you still own the RX 7? Just curious. As far as a turbo goes, maybe when i buy another car so that this isnt my daily driver (although its tons of fun to drive). That way i can let her rest in the garage and tinker with it on the weekends. And if i mess something up and its not drivable, at least ill be able to make it to work the next day. lol

Oh, I don't build them up. I gave up working on cars when I was a kid. That was many years ago. These two cars were built by a couple of buddies in Virginia. They helped each other get them on the road. All I did was buy them from them. I sold the RX-7 to help pay for the Miata. I didn't want to; but, it needed some things done to it that I didn't want to do, if it was being replaced as the show car. I'm sure the new owner is having a ball with it. I'm using the money saved on the RX-7 to do the Miata, instead.

I consider myself the caretaker of the Miata. It represents a lot of time and money for the guy who built it. It was his baby that he really didn't want to sell. I'll make sure it's pampered, while I have it. Not many have cars like it; so, I want to make sure it gets the best I can afford. I'm not rich; so, I'm somewhat limited to what I can do. I can have it painted, right now. Then, it will be cleaning time!

Actually, these things are easy to keep show ready, once a car is cleaned. It takes a few hours each week to prep one, if it's kept in the garage and covered when it's not being shown. I washed the RX-7 maybe 3-4 times over the summer, last year. I waxed it once. Keeping the bugs off the front and brake dust off the wheels were the hardest things to do. One advantage to these cars is the engine's draw to the front of the car, instead of the rest of it. I did have to keep that clean, for sure.

 

[Travizzle21]

Oh ok that makes sense. Ya i couldnt imagine selling something that id worked so hard on for so long, but i can understand that sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. At least it ended up in your caring hands. Cant wait to see it when its painted and cleaned

 

[jmsj578]

Oh ok that makes sense. Ya i couldnt imagine selling something that id worked so hard on for so long, but i can understand that sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. At least it ended up in your caring hands. Cant wait to see it when its painted and cleaned

Trust me, the builder of the car did not want to sell it. He had two years and about $25K in that project. He's a smart young man, though. He felt there was a chance he was going to lose his job; so, he started selling some of his toys to sock some money away. He knew through the RX-7 builder that I would take good care of it; so, he went out of his way to make the car right for me. I've had to do nothing to the mechanics of it but enjoy driving it. Besides, he knows he has first offer, if I decide to sell it. Fortunately, things don't look so bleak for him, now. He still has his job.

I'm not rich; but, I do like for my cars to look good. I don't like riding around in something that looks like a rolling junkyard. I've never understood why anyone can buy a new car, never wash it, and have it filled with so much trash inside that it's hard to find a clean place to sit in it. I know some folks like that. I'm sure you guys do, as well. I guess the need to pamper a car comes from my younger days when we guys thought more of our cars than we did of our gals. Well, that changed as we got older; but, the car care seed was planted early on for me. Now, cars cost so much that I consider it a must to take care of them so they will last longer. We get compliments on our cars, no matter where we go. They aren't fancy, either. They're just kept in good shape.

Anyway, as soon as I get it cleaned up after the paint job, I'll be taking some photos for you guys. Hopefully, it'll have new seats, new paint, new floor mats, etc. It should look a little more presentable. If I want to win anything, it had better be!

 

[Travizzle21]

Alright everyone, its finally mine again, lookin as beautiful as ever. Here are some pics.
So pretty!

Dent is no more

Red Exhaust tip, +10hp lol

So shiny

I fixed my stereo too

Bonus gf shot! woo woo

I had to throw that one in there, since the last one wasnt very flattering according to her lol.
oh and dont worry, the apple sticker is off the steering wheel lol

 

[my3needsaname]

Ouch! That looks like it hurt...
Good to see it's back and in good working order!

Sorry to be blunt here but is your gf wearing a shirt? If not can we get one of those pics? lol (humpleg)

 

[Travizzle21]

Ouch! That looks like it hurt...
Good to see it's back and in good working order!

Sorry to be blunt here but is your gf wearing a shirt? If not can we get one of those pics? lol (humpleg)

yes, shes wearing a shirt (eekfu) lol

Ya im so relieved its finally fixed and back in my possesion, now i can start with some mods (rockon)

 

[my3needsaname]

yes, shes wearing a shirt (eekfu) lol

Ya im so relieved its finally fixed and back in my possesion, now i can start with some mods (rockon)

(bolt)she can always not be...lolololololol jk

What you got planned? I'm curious...

 

[Travizzle21]

silly stuff that wont hurt my pocket too bad.
intake, headers, exhaust, strut braces, maybe some more suspension stuff. Oh and wheels!!! i desparately (spelling?) need some wheels.

 

[jmsj578]

silly stuff that wont hurt my pocket too bad.
intake, headers, exhaust, strut braces, maybe some more suspension stuff. Oh and wheels!!! i desparately (spelling?) need some wheels.

Man! My wallet is already screaming with that list!

The car came out pretty well. Didn't I read it was less than $700 for the paint job? Too lazy to go back to earlier threads to see, for sure. Not bad. New paint brings life back to them. Having a pretty gal inside helps, as well.

 

[Travizzle21]

Man! My wallet is already screaming with that list!

The car came out pretty well. Didn't I read it was less than $700 for the paint job? Too lazy to go back to earlier threads to see, for sure. Not bad. New paint brings life back to them. Having a pretty gal inside helps, as well.

Ya, that stuff isn't cheap, but its not nearly as expensive as it would be if I were going to boost it or something. The total for everything was $691.42, but i paid $0.00 lol

 

[Travizzle21]

Racing Beat Intake woohoo!!

Here's my parts

I'm legit lol

Its dirty, and stock for the most part, but im workin on it

Relocating the cruise control was the worst part

Stealth right? lol

My other ride

 

[R2s99zoom]

doesn't it sound awesome?

I've never heard one on the 1.6, but I've got the one for the 1.8 and it growls like its angry, and intending to eat anything that gets in its way.

 

[Travizzle21]

Oh yeah! I love the sound, and it seems like a little bit of a gain, but thats probably the placebo effect haha. Either way, its more fun to drive. Cant wait to do more, probably exhaust will be next, although some wheels would be nice....

 

[PCspeed3]

nice intake man! Love Miata's

 

[Travizzle21]

nice intake man! Love Miata's

Thanks, its by far the most fun car i've owned.

 

[morr]

glad to see the modding has begun!

I'm a skater too. You been following the Battle at the Berrics at all?

 

[Travizzle21]

thanks, its the first of many. And i heard about it, but havent really followed it. Its like that big game of skate right? Ill check it out on youtube or something

 

[morr]

yep, the final match is coming up soon.

 

[Travizzle21]

Thats cool, thanks for the heads up.

 

[JDM-P5]

Since the forum is dead and since I had an incident this morning, I decided to post the pics I owe you guys.
So ya, my girlfriends dad backed into my car this morning with his dodge ram. She didn't stand a chance:'( Hes going to pay to fix it as well as give me a car to drive while it is in the shop. Heres the damage.

Plus i owe you guys some pics so here ya go/
Interior

Stereo finally!!!

Stock )-;

The other woman haha Bringin me my lunch and coffee. She's awesome

(thumb)

Standin in front of the dent haha

Topless!!

Nice ass!

I need wheels lol

Sweet Trav!!

Whitetay!!! lol.