Where does the engine ground on the shelf by the downpipe connect to the motor?

 

It attaches to the gearbox engine sand which gasket thing

 

The same bolt as holds the dipstick (at least on my NB).

--Ian

 

Ok cool, thanks.

They've canceled classes for the next two days due to all the flooding. Too bad I don't feel like working on the car outside in the rain, lol.

 

@Rallas we need to grab a beer(s) sometime.

 

Too bad I don't drink! But I sure would like to meet up and talk cars. It is always fun to have a chat with another Miata nut, especially a turbo Miata nut. Do you live in easily, but go to school in Columbia? or the other way around?

 

I live in Columbia, just spend a fair number of weekends in Easley. I work in Gray Court on fridays, so regularly I go back to Easley to hang out with / help friends.

 

Do you go to USC?

 

Yeah. I graduate this spring.

 

Nice! I graduated USC 6 years ago, Mech. Engr. What are you studying?

 

Same, ME.

 

Did you two just become best friends? It sure sounds like you did.

 

USC in is LA.

--Ian

 

Am I crazy or are you still on stock suspension? I know you were talking about a fast vette in here, but honestly, with the quality of suspension you can get for ~2k on a Miata, you should really upgrade. The Miata really starts to shine when you get a big fat front sway bar, lower it down a bit, and start cranking in the negative camber. The stock stuff is entirely too soft and rolls all over the place.

 

Too bad we beat them by 79 years. The name is ours

You are correct That was a big portion of the argument here, and part of the decision making when looking at switching cars. If I decide to continue on with the miata (which I likely will), it will most definitely get suspension and sway bars. And then probably a built motor. I really, REALLY, wish I could find a front bumper I like....

 

I'll just leave this here. But I think age should trump trademark date.

Finally, USC is the real 'SC,' thanks to U.S. Supreme Court - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF-Blog - Yahoo! Sports

 

I just ordered the BGK from 949. So next time you are in town I will take you for a ride.

 

I hope it's a SCBGK, equipped with an outboard and floaties.

 

I live on the one hill in Charleston.

 

Someone sig that.