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I blame the holidays and having to actually work to support this hobby!
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Got the bolts back. Some how miscommunicated the yellow zinc and got clear zinc. No complaints. Turned out amazing!
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This panda is sad at hell at clear, but that's still an awesome box of hardware. :)
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Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1083397)
This panda is sad at hell at clear, but that's still an awesome box of hardware. :)
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I like the clear, actually. Sick update.
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I'm actually very disappointed. I was looking forward to the blue/yellow pairing. Beyond the fact that it won't rust, it'll look like a bunch of wire wheeled bolts. You've gone this far, I'd return them and get what you wanted.
That being said, further down the line if you ever want to match hardware to the zinc stuff, this clear would probably be a lot easier to match. Leave all the bigger brackets like the diff brackets, battery bracket, and PPF bracket clear I guess, you won't really see those. |
Well I flip flop more than a politician. I kept staring st the bolts repeating to myself that it was OK but something finally snapped and after spending so much damn time cleaning the bastards I didn't want to put them back on the car.
They just look....raw, almost like fence bolts. Ugly is the word I'm looking for. Called up the plating shop and asked...wtf. He apologized and said he'd fix it for free. So I taped the box back up and sent them back. Gold is right for the Miata and for the color the car is. |
Good man, it's hard to give something up for a little mistake when you've got the shit to finish your project sitting right in front of you.
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After all this isn't some trashy ferrari or aston martin, I mean its a MIATA we're talking about :party:
Diamond covered bolts and gold plated seats or go home |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1083445)
After all this isn't some trashy ferrari or aston martin, I mean its a MIATA we're talking about :party:
Diamond covered bolts and gold plated seats or go home |
Sometimes you just want it a certain way, and to get it different is a disappointment. Good on you for sticking to your guns.
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It was very hard to just put the tape back on the box and ship it. What's another 3-4 days though in the big picture.
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You sir are a smart man.
Sometimes i need to step back and look at the big picture. |
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Roll bar padding came in so I decided to cut the holes in the body and do a test fitting of the bar. Think I may need to go a hair wider/longer so that I won't have to drill the holes at an angle. I'd love to keep it as narrow as it is since it looks great but I'd rather not mess karma.
Can't wait for those damn bolts! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387294288 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387294288 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387294288 (ok I had 2 bolts) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387294288 Just need to buy a foot long 3/8" drill bit. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1083457)
What's another 3-4 days though in the big picture.
Props to the plater for standing behind his work. It was an honest mistake. And just think, your bolts will now be double plated. 50 years from now, they'll still be perfect! |
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I might leave that out until you finish with the fuel tank, pump, and cover, just because of the harness bar. That could be your next project anyways.
Ever seen this picture by the way? Your muse: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387299886 |
that picture makes me sleep well at night
love it so much like an OCD boner |
hahahah Vlad loves floppy dick NA chassis.
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I don't care what chassis that is, I'm getting an OCD boner about how clean it is.
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Would of looked better in yellow zinc.
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I've been gone working on finals and this thread makes me sad because I've gotten so little done on my caar. Jeff you are an inspiration and a kick in the ass. I'll have no way of catching up to you on attention to detail, but getting on shaving the lenses this week.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1083632)
that picture makes me sleep well at night
love it so much like an OCD boner
Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1083626)
I might leave that out until you finish with the fuel tank, pump, and cover, just because of the harness bar. That could be your next project anyways.
Ever seen this picture by the way? Your muse:
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1083591)
I'm proud of you. That's exactly the right attitude for doing quality work. Looking at how fast you go, it must have been really hard.
Props to the plater for standing behind his work. It was an honest mistake. And just think, your bolts will now be double plated. 50 years from now, they'll still be perfect!
Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1083665)
I've been gone working on finals and this thread makes me sad because I've gotten so little done on my caar. Jeff you are an inspiration and a kick in the ass. I'll have no way of catching up to you on attention to detail, but getting on shaving the lenses this week.
Ain't no race!....yet!:dealwithit: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387305435 |
This is possibly my favorite build thread. Tons of updates, pictures, attention to detail, several tangentially related posts that actually will be helpful to me in the future, etc.
I have given five stars and about 40 props since this project started. |
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Looks like I forgot to send the roll bar/door bar bolts in to get zinc plated...luckily they are still shiny and yellow....
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387318964 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387318964 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387318964 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387318964 Glad that is out of the way |
You are getting me all boned up. stahp!
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A vendor gave me a deal I could not refuse...cheaper than refinishing the old seats
2 brand new Buddy Club Seats. I just hope they fit, they sent the larges instead of the regular and I just hope the extra width won't be an issue. The old seats still had a little space between the door bars so I'm hoping for the best. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387439813 |
that's great. if they don't you will have to do some clearancing with a huge hammer lol
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They will almost certainly rub a little. Not enough to keep the seat from sliding, though.
But, really, how often do you adjust the seat? |
I bet those will be a squeeze. Nice seats though.
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I have the large version as well. way skinnier than the Recaro SPG I had before... will fit fine.
the hips are skinny and the shoulders of the seat are quite a bit wider... the shoulders are the only place I could see you having an issue with the door panel, but the hips should fit fine even with door bars. |
I have knockoffs, and they rub, but just a little. Doesn't make a bit of difference.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1084401)
They will almost certainly rub a little. Not enough to keep the seat from sliding, though.
But, really, how often do you adjust the seat?
Originally Posted by shlammed
(Post 1084418)
I have the large version as well. way skinnier than the Recaro SPG I had before... will fit fine.
the hips are skinny and the shoulders of the seat are quite a bit wider... the shoulders are the only place I could see you having an issue with the door panel, but the hips should fit fine even with door bars. |
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:facepalm:
Not a chance in hell https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387517025 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387517025 Polished up the scuff plate, top is polished. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387517025 |
You really can't go wrong with foamectomied stock seats on a mostly street car. Super-comfortable, you can get pretty low, holds you well enough for occassional track days and the price is right.
What's the intended use? |
The Large size Buddy Clubs are monstrous. I didn't think you'd be able to fit that big bastard in there. Miata's are so narrow that you almost HAVE to buy a Miata specific seat.
I really don't like stock seats, either, btw. I'm a pretty small guy, and they still feel like a leather wrapped park bench to me. |
Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 1084787)
I really don't like stock seats, either, btw. I'm a pretty small guy, and they still feel like a leather wrapped park bench to me.
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Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 1084787)
I really don't like stock seats, either, btw. I'm a pretty small guy, and they still feel like a leather wrapped park bench to me.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1338773452 |
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Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 1084787)
The Large size Buddy Clubs are monstrous. I didn't think you'd be able to fit that big bastard in there. Miata's are so narrow that you almost HAVE to buy a Miata specific seat.
I really don't like stock seats, either, btw. I'm a pretty small guy, and they still feel like a leather wrapped park bench to me.
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1084719)
You really can't go wrong with foamectomied stock seats on a mostly street car. Super-comfortable, you can get pretty low, holds you well enough for occassional track days and the price is right.
What's the intended use? Problem is solved though, I called the vendor and they are sending free replacements of the smaller size. I'm loving these vendors being awesome! Did a little work tonight. Put a new plastic piece in the front blinker light housing. It had cracked and the screw wouldn't hold it tight in the housing. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387692560 New rubber boots on the brakes and new metal clips for the brake pads https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387692560 Cleaned all the grease off the rear subframe https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387692560 Spot grinded the rust off the welds https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387692560 Put new diff fluid in the rear differential https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387692560 |
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More progress...
Finished up the heat shielding on the transmission tunnel. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387736118 In conjunction with the Koolmat in the drivers foot well and the downpipe heatshield it should make things nice and comfortable. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387736118 Cleaned and refreshed the windshield frame gasket and the boot's gasket. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387736118 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387736118 Also cleaned all the old grease and organized the Poly bushings. Sometimes there are no shortcuts for manual labor. This is one of those times. The only thing I can say that made it easier was leaving them in a crockpot full of degreaser over-night to help break the bond of the grease to the poly itself. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387736118 |
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1084803)
With or without a foamectomy? Without a foamectomy (i.e., 100% stock), I would agree with the above. But a foamectomy made a huge difference for me.
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Forgot I had sent the front subframe to the powder coaters after being sick of painting and grinding
Headlight housings https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387835543 Control arms https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387835543 Main subframe. My god powder coating turns out amazing. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387835543 It looks chrome but I took these with my cellphone so not the best pictures. Nice gloss black. |
oh my that looks good
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You're going to track this car ?!?
I'm going to cry the first time you spin it off track. |
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1085451)
You're going to track this car ?!?
I'm going to cry the first time you spin it off track. |
i like dis
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I'm going to slap the person who referred me to Revlimiter's site....
Barcode NA gauge set-US spec, white lighting https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387902798 Barcode HVAC panel-white https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387902798 Center indicator panel https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387902798 NA6 Retro hazard switch-black anodized, red label https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387902798 Merry Xmas to myself. After baking 600+ loaves of bread a day for the past 10 days I deserve this. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1085591)
I'm going to slap the person who referred me to Revlimiter's site....these photos are from his site, not mine, but rehosted as to not steal bandwidth.
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Those gauges look so nice. I kinda wish I didn't like my stock ones so much so I would have more motivation to upgrade.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 1085595)
trying to be careful for the internet police? |
maybe back in 1995 when websites were hosted on a 2800 baud rate modem. all images posted on this site are hosted here anyway; we are thieves.
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Huh, if I had to of guessed I would of expected something else, like war bird, Stirling, or F1.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 1085611)
maybe back in 1995 when websites were hosted on a 2800 baud rate modem. all images posted on this site are hosted here anyway; we are thieves.
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1085612)
Huh, if I had to of guessed I would of expected something else, like war bird, Stirling, or F1.
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Don't forget that you can always contact Adam and have him make custom changes if there's something you want to tweak. I have one of the first sets of custom gauges and I still haven't gotten around to installing them. :(
My gauges, test fit and installed in Rev's spare cluster about 2 years ago. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1387907446 |
gauge pr0n :drool:
love them |
HA! I have all the bandwidth in the universe on my server. Steal away!!! :)
But dude, this build is incredible. (Jeff linked me when he placed an order.) I just finished. I can't believe how much you accomplished since October. |
Originally Posted by revlimiter
(Post 1085709)
HA! I have all the bandwidth in the universe on my server. Steal away!!! :)
But dude, this build is incredible. (Jeff linked me when he placed an order.) I just finished. I can't believe how much you accomplished since October. |
Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
(Post 1085721)
Considering I received my gauges in 2011 and they are still in the original (though opened) packaging, I am filled with shame in comparison. Revlimiter reminds me why I love the Miata community so much. Very helpful and go out of their way to take care of you. Much different than the VW world where you constantly feel like you are getting taken advantage of(some people/vendors withstanding). USPS decided they couldn't ship the bolts to the platers so I had to reship them today via UPS. Another waiting game, but not a big deal. I'm so burned out from my holiday business traffic that glad to take a break. |
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Decided to fill all the seams for holes in the truck bed coating/general places that paint didn't fill up. Used a high temp sealant on the transmission tunnel area, and a waterproof/weatherproof/metal specific sealant on the other areas.
Waiting for it to cure before I scrape off all the extra sealant. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 Sealed up the roll bar mounts https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 Thin schmear of sealant over the edges of the reflective tape so no moisture can get under it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 Completely sealed the frame rails from getting water into them. I'd rather not deal with any moisture collecting and potentially rusting. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1388057636 |
Perfect work as always...
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