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Fireindc 04-24-2014 07:32 PM

NICE, i win. Seriously that's a pretty awesome setup, good torque curve too.

Leach0789 04-25-2014 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by RedCarmel (Post 1125080)
It's been two hours now, what's up?

Edit: You just posted, shoulda hit refresh first. Congrats


Originally Posted by Fireindc (Post 1125099)
NICE, i win. Seriously that's a pretty awesome setup, good torque curve too.

Thanks guys! I'm really excited that I made my power goals. Gotta hand it to Matt for the awesome protune.

It's so insanely fun to drive now :giggle: Autocross on Sunday!

Leach0789 04-28-2014 01:30 PM

The car held up GREAT in autocross yesterday. No cooling issues at all. It is very apparent that I really need a torsen and some better tires, haha. It did allow for some nice slides though :) It gained a lot of attention for my take offs; sounds amazing! Here are some videos.





Fireindc 04-28-2014 03:16 PM

Haha, looks like it hauls ass. It really needs a torsen though now, and should be your next mod hands down. And clearly a good set of tires :rofl:

Edit: LOL just watched the video and that is one of the last things said. also, that is hands down the coolest auto-x layout i've ever seen, some real high speed sections.

Leach0789 04-28-2014 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by Fireindc (Post 1126175)
Haha, looks like it hauls ass. It really needs a torsen though now, and should be your next mod hands down.

Yeah, for sure. Next weekend its going in for a lot of body work and paint to remove the generous amounts of rust that I have :(

Torsen immediately after that.

Leach0789 05-01-2014 03:05 PM

Found a bad wheel bearing in the rear. Parts on the way!

psyber_0ptix 05-01-2014 03:10 PM

wheel bearing job? buy a torsen swap with rear hubs. BAM, justified.

Leach0789 05-01-2014 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix (Post 1127370)
wheel bearing job? buy a torsen swap with rear hubs. BAM, justified.

I know, I know. I found a Torsen for a decent price too...but I have to pay off the body work in a couple weeks, and that's going to cost a pretty penny.

Leach0789 05-05-2014 09:07 AM

Dropped the car off last night for a whooole lot of rust removal and a full respray 8-)

Fireindc 05-05-2014 11:02 AM


Originally Posted by Leach0789 (Post 1128188)
Dropped the car off last night for a whooole lot of rust removal and a full respray 8-)

:party: Very cool, i patiently await updates.

ThatGuy85 05-06-2014 03:33 PM

My build is pretty much the exact same thing, part for part. This serves as motivation to actually finish the damn thing! I'll probably ping you with questions sometime in the future.

Leach0789 05-06-2014 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by ThatGuy85 (Post 1128693)
My build is pretty much the exact same thing, part for part. This serves as motivation to actually finish the damn thing! I'll probably ping you with questions sometime in the future.

For sure man. Feel free to PM me whenever. I can provide pictures of my setu as well.

Leach0789 05-12-2014 08:57 PM

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Here's the culprit

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Leafy 05-12-2014 09:28 PM

Wow thats mild.

Leach0789 05-12-2014 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1130488)
Wow thats mild.

I was actually expecting it to be much worse, since the outer skin was almost completely rotted away.

Leach0789 05-12-2014 10:04 PM

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psyber_0ptix 05-13-2014 12:31 AM

Dip the whole thing in POR15. Just in case. Because Ocean State.

Leach0789 05-13-2014 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix (Post 1130515)
Dip the whole thing in POR15. Just in case. Because Ocean State.

We are trying this. It's a 3 stage rust prevention kit: Frame Paint Kit - Frame Coater Kit - Stop Chassis Rust with KBS Coatings

Get that sh*t outta there!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1399988811

Miater 05-13-2014 01:38 PM

You should put tape over the vents and panty hose over the filter. I hate body shop dust!!

Nice build, just needs that torsen and some poly control arm bushings. Night and day difference.

psyber_0ptix 05-13-2014 02:16 PM

Your car is going to be a beauty! Thinking about an RB front end?


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