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BFF Larry 12-10-2013 04:27 AM

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Finished!

not running an EBC.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386667676

with the useless strut bar

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386667676



then my radiator finally went, its been leaking at the top for awhile, so i replaced that ASAP


https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386667676

and heres a video of the car downtown at Bum Spot leaving. a small pull, still didnt know what to do haha

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...atabumspot.jpg

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 04:28 AM

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ordered another actuator for 11 psi instead of running 6.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386667736

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 04:29 AM

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best friend painted the trunklid for me, same night i installed the new actuator

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386667792

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 10:33 AM

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didnt mean to post this twice

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 10:33 AM

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now onto the bracing, stiffening the chassis, and suspension!

so far for suspension, i have Ground Control Coil overs and the GS front/rear swaybars installed.

for the chassis/stiffness, i have a couple things!



i ordered the UR rear lower tiebar, but it wouldn't fit because of my exhaust and lower bracing, so i made one

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

and i also made a 4 point lower member brace instead of buying one

Ultra Racing Steel 4PT Front Lower Bar Member Brace 90 98 Mazda MX 5 Maita NA | eBay

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

but it turned out like crap and too heavy, so i went to home depot, picked up the same metal i used to make the rear brace, and welded them together. soooo much lighter and cleaner than the first one i made!

heres some pics of it on the car, i didnt take any on the bench because i was in a hurry.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

FM Butterfly Brace!

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600





Then the roll bar showed up!

Cusco Safety 21

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

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had to move the ecu over a bit

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600


put the metal shielding on, had to cut some off to fit

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600


carpet back on!

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600


hardtop on

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600


and here's how the inside looks, i recently changed my steering wheel from an ebay one to this old Grant my dad used about 20 years ago!

it even has the "Grant" Signature on it

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386689600

the only thing not pictured is the PPF Power kit. i also didnt take pics while installing it :[

concealer404 12-10-2013 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by BFF Larry (Post 1081257)
it was supposed to be a direct fit, but you know how anything shitty and cheap aftermarket never fits right. i had to space the bracing, cut the exhaust and extend the part by the axle to keep if from notching up and destroying it.


Fixed that for you.

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by concealer404 (Post 1081321)
Fixed that for you.


haha true!

i knew i shuldnt have trusted a 200 something exhaust ha
:vash:

Meeners 12-10-2013 11:18 AM

Cincinnati eh? I see you.

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 11:20 AM


Originally Posted by Meeners (Post 1081326)
Cincinnati eh? I see you.

yea!

colerain/ mt healthy part!

Fireindc 12-10-2013 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by concealer404 (Post 1081321)
Fixed that for you.

Exactly what I came to comment on. Don't buy an ebay exhaust, and when it doesnt fit blame all aftermarket parts.

Anyways, that ebay exhaust in particular DOES NOT fit with the brace that you had to space out. I have the same cheap exhaust and it fit my car (without the brace) with no modification.

OP, i actually like you - but seriously man those wheels DO NOT fit and look like shit. Let that trendy shit die and build yourself a nice functional, fun car.

Just my :2cents:

bikersam717 12-10-2013 11:28 AM

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Braineack 12-10-2013 11:30 AM

you need a razor blade? ill mail you one for free

Zaphod 12-10-2013 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1081331)
you need a razor blade? ill mail you one for free

+let me paypal you the shipping cost for the blade...

Damn, wtf. Nice to know that the car is going to rust of all that aftermarket braces in not time...:loser:

Onyxyth 12-10-2013 02:45 PM

What kind of welder are you using? Fluxcore? Cause it's not working very well.
Try preheating the metal with a torch, it usually helps when I have to use our 110v fluxcore.

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by Onyxyth (Post 1081387)
What kind of welder are you using? Fluxcore? Cause it's not working very well.
Try preheating the metal with a torch, it usually helps when I have to use our 110v fluxcore.

I did the first brace at home with a old junky mini mig. The tip was bad.

The second bracing i made i used my 220 mig at our shop

But thanks for the tip!

BFF Larry 12-10-2013 04:07 PM

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A razor blade for?


And look at those tags that were added haha.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386709668

jacob300zx 12-11-2013 11:26 AM

Somebody unbann Faeflora, this guy is like his brother from another mother. How you could order so many quality parts but bondo rust and cut rollbar like that :bowrofl:

concealer404 12-11-2013 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by jacob300zx (Post 1081618)
Somebody unbann Faeflora, this guy is like his brother from another mother. How you could order so many quality parts but bondo rust and cut rollbar like that :bowrofl:



Did you know that FaeFae's car is running again?

nitrodann 12-11-2013 11:50 AM

This thread is the epitome of why I hate the new-found popularity that Miatas have.

Dann

thenuge26 12-11-2013 02:10 PM

It's a good thing you have those stickers in your rear window, without them it would be so hard to tell your car apart from all the other miatas with stickers in their rear window.


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