Finally Making Progress on the Miata (56K = owned)

[vodapas77]

Well,

It seems I have a million projects in one state of completion or another. But, with a couple days of focus I have finally got our Miata to the point that I'm not embaressed to drive it any more. lol. Here's some pics of the progress...

Early Pics (wheels = teh embaressment):

 

[dominoy2k1]

racing beat exhaust?

 

[Matthew]

i thought you got new rims?

 

[vodapas77]

Progress...

Steps along the way...

Midway through adding the 01+ tails.

Get those wheels out-a-here!

Sad the things you have to do to avoid getting sued. I wanted to put something like, "The vehicle is on jack-stands. For your safety please don't touch it or the owner will ******* kill you!" lol.

A taste of things to come...

 

[vodapas77]

Wha Laa!

Finally, here's how she sits as of now. Yeah, I know I still need to drop it and a few other things. But, I think it's a major improvement. I hope you all agree.

Finally, the new wheels are on. The biggest single improvement evar!

Worry not, the clear side-markers on the rear are temporary. I bought an extra set to try them out in back and then realized they clash with the red tails. So, I ordered a new pair of red ones because the stocks were so covered with waax residue. I'm also going to wire them in so that they illuminate with the rest of the parking lights as they should have stock.

I added a Momo Automatico shifter to attempt to downplay the fact that it's still an automatic. lol. I matched it with a Momo Pitstop e-brake handle and new boots on both the shifter and e-brake. It might not be for everyone, but I think it helps out the interior. (BTW I know there are a few members interested in this shift knob. Let me just say it is not a simple install on a Mazda. So, put a lot of thought into it before you buy one.)

Here's the BP. I haven't done much in here. Fortunately, the former owner did do a few things right. Under the hood is where most of them were. SRI w/ heatshield and porting and polishing of the intake manifold were both already taken care of when we bought it.

 

[vodapas77]

Oh, while I was at it I also got a sound-clip of the exhaust. Unfortunately, I had just washed the car and there was a ton of water in the pipes. So, it has a raspy (way too Honda like sound to it). Sorry about that. But, it gives you a little idea as to how she sounds.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMzk3NDkxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D

 

[vodapas77]

racing beat exhaust?

Nah, it's a weird custom job the former owner did. Borla muffler dualed out.

 

[vodapas77]

i thought you got new rims?

Patience young grasshopper. lol.

 

[dominoy2k1]

does look good, like you said once you get a drop you will be set for a while

 

[Natey]

Beautiful! (omg)

EDIT: Check these out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2478645473&category=33590&sspagename=WDVW

 

[BadBandar]

i like the auto cover up. lol i would have never knew. rims look beautiful on her. and love that exhaust. i want a miata now. nice.

 

[NegatiZE]

So sweet. I'd love to have a Miata.

 

[mp5jeff]

i like those wheels MUCH better lol...starting to look good.

 

[PRO 5]

Somebody really likes Mountain Dew.......

Dave

 

[vodapas77]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Mabey it'll get MiataGyrl99 to actually start posting on here a lil more. lol.

Natey, thanks for looking out. Might just have to put in a bid in the closing minutes. I'm gonna check out what else he has to offer.

Dave, lol. When I get started on a project I think the only things I consume are large amounts of Mountain Dew and cigarettes. Surgeon General's Warning working on your car may be hazardous to your health. lol.

 

[ChuEy826]

that car is pretty damn sexy.. good job

 

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

WOW! She is BEAUTIFUL on those rims now! I bet they well a helluva lot less than the three spokes, eh?

VERY nice!! (thumb)

What brand are the wheels?

So what are you going to do with the clear lenses that are on the rear? Wanna sell them? Will they fit on the front side markers as well? I want some for the front of my car, but just haven't done it.

 

[Javo]

Very nice The car looks NICE....you should put the mazdaspeed MX5 front lights they are blacked out

 

[OceanPark]

20X better looking with the new rims.

 

[redwagon02]

It's coming along nicely! don't forget to add the lip in the future.