Prepping for turbo build
05-15-2014, 08:11 AM
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Unfortunately I am thinking about selling the block/head. I really cant see myself using it considering I will probably only be able to keep this Miata for another year or so. Might as well get a couple bucks for it now and free up some space in my garage. I will just throw the setup on the 1.6 for a year, enjoy it, and then part it out when the time comes.
Sucks it will probably happen that way because I put too much time and money into this car/ set-up and it will kill me to get rid of it... Just wont be able to do it when my wife and I start our family.. I will need a fun DD (Focus ST?!?) and I wont be able to afford that without getting rid of the Miata.
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05-16-2014, 06:25 AM
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+1
I wanted to sell and buy a 135i, but instead I bought a 120d and kept the MX-5. Good economy in the diesel, I can throw my bike in the back (it's a hatch) and it is still great fun to drive. I can go ***** out with hackery on the MX-5 now too!
Reconsider selling it, otherwise I think you will miss it too much and end up with another one down the track anyway.
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I wanted to sell and buy a 135i, but instead I bought a 120d and kept the MX-5. Good economy in the diesel, I can throw my bike in the back (it's a hatch) and it is still great fun to drive. I can go ***** out with hackery on the MX-5 now too!
Reconsider selling it, otherwise I think you will miss it too much and end up with another one down the track anyway.
Cheers
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05-16-2014, 10:05 AM
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There are 2 kinds of miata owners...
Those that mave a miata and always will
And those that have sold their miata...and always lust for another.
+1 on the 135i! My used daily is an 07 335i 6MT. Loads of fun for ~$18k
Those that mave a miata and always will
And those that have sold their miata...and always lust for another.
+1 on the 135i! My used daily is an 07 335i 6MT. Loads of fun for ~$18k
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05-23-2014, 09:45 PM
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Thanks appreciate it! Hoping for some good results when I get around to bolting everything in! I'm going to have to take a week off work to give myself some time to get it sorted and not worry about needing a car to get to/from work
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05-25-2014, 09:53 AM
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This rollbar is more of a pita than I thought it was going to be 
Getting the seatbelt bolts to line up is the biggest issue. Going to have another go at it next Sunday. At least I had it in place and test fitted lol
Getting the seatbelt bolts to line up is the biggest issue. Going to have another go at it next Sunday. At least I had it in place and test fitted lol 
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05-27-2014, 02:54 PM
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Congrats on installing the roll bar. After installing my first roll bar, I said I wouldn't do it again. Then I upgraded to a thick roll bar like yours this past weekend and I still haven't finished because of several minor modifications... the bar is mounted on, but I haven't put anything back together yet. Mine doesn't have the seat belt guide brackets and I had cut my stock guides off in order to use the bossfrog adapters to use on my previous roll bar...
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06-08-2014, 11:47 AM
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The one day I actually have time to finish the roll bar install.... I can't touch the damn car!
https://www.miataturbo.net/general-m...t-night-79406/
Waiting on the adjuster to get here (Hopefully tomorrow!) Fingers crossed that it's not totaled to I can take a check, fix it and move on!
https://www.miataturbo.net/general-m...t-night-79406/
Waiting on the adjuster to get here (Hopefully tomorrow!) Fingers crossed that it's not totaled to I can take a check, fix it and move on!
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06-14-2014, 11:44 PM
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Impulse buy of the week...
Pop-Out Vent Windows [001-AA-POP] - $29.95 : Advanced Autosports, Miata Race Parts, Spec Miata and TRANS AM Race Car Sales, Service, Build & Rentals Support in Midwest
I think it's a good buy for $65 shipped though! Should give me some good airflow
Pop-Out Vent Windows [001-AA-POP] - $29.95 : Advanced Autosports, Miata Race Parts, Spec Miata and TRANS AM Race Car Sales, Service, Build & Rentals Support in Midwest
I think it's a good buy for $65 shipped though! Should give me some good airflow
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07-05-2014, 09:16 AM
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Before/After of the door Belt-line moldings ... FINALLY! Needed them so bad but kept putting it on the back-burner. Definitely not an exciting upgrade but they do make the car look 100% cleaner
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07-05-2014, 03:57 PM
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Collected a check and my dad and I are going to fix it. He was a body guy at a shop for 30 years so I trust him more than taking it somewhere... Plus I can keep a couple bucks in my pocket fixing it myself haha
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07-18-2014, 03:54 PM
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Have a couple Miata guys coming to help me get the turbo set-up in on 8/3! Excited and a bit nervous! Being that this is my DD I am worried about breaking anything... I don't plan on driving it all-out until I either get a torsen, or a 2nd vehicle.
Any tips for the install?
Any tips for the install?
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