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Old 07-10-2014, 06:11 PM
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Seriously...wtf?

Pics or get out
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Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
Seriously...wtf?

Pics or get out

Seriously ... WTF.


That's a total move right there
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
I bought the 15x8/205 combo for cheaper tires as a 205 isn't gonna fit a 15x9...
Yeah, it actually will fit a 15x9. IIRC, someone out in CA are using that setup to race on (I think it's just a combination of what was on hand, rather than an optimal setup). So. It'd work.

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http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f296/a...-miata-=-4401/
Sure there'd be more if you searched harder.
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My last miata had 205 RE-11's on 15x9's. A bit of poke but honestly not bad.
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I've been putting 205/50s of various flavors on 9" wheels for almost 2 years now.
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We're still talking about friggen wheels and tires?

How bout purchasers of swap kits post some pics instead?
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here you go
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
here you go
Yup, all customers should have their subframes now. Everyone will be getting another box of goodies shortly.
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Originally Posted by K Miata
A/C is a much greater priority for customers.
I'm sold on the kit but I definitely want fully functional A/C. Wife has to ride in the car. I already have another track car that she stays away from.

Any ideas on what the A/C install would entail? You've mentioned the stock K20 compressor won't quite fit. Are you planning to use a modified bracket of some sort?
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Originally Posted by mca
I'm sold on the kit but I definitely want fully functional A/C. Wife has to ride in the car. I already have another track car that she stays away from.

Any ideas on what the A/C install would entail? You've mentioned the stock K20 compressor won't quite fit. Are you planning to use a modified bracket of some sort?
A/C kit will likely include a custom mounting bracket, custom lines, and anything minor that may be needed.

The plan is to work on the A/C kit towards the end of 2014.
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Hmm how about these folks? Anyone ever heard of them?

MAZ-3-EPS-RACK Mazda 3 Electric Power Steering
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Hmm how about these folks? Anyone ever heard of them?

MAZ-3-EPS-RACK Mazda 3 Electric Power Steering
Whats the width between the inner tierod pivot points and whats the offset of the pinion? And is it front or rear steer?
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Whats the width between the inner tierod pivot points and whats the offset of the pinion? And is it front or rear steer?
They rebuild racks for electric steer. I wonder if they will do a miata rack.
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Originally Posted by triple88a
They rebuild racks for electric steer. I wonder if they will do a miata rack.
They dont rebuild it into an electric rack they just make factory remans.
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Just dropped a big stack of K swap kits off at FedEx tonight

Hoping some guys post up some build threads!
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woot woot!!
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woot woot!!
Josh get moving on this! I want to swing by and see some progress eventually.
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motor is gonna happen over the winter, i got a major suspension and brake overhaul going down in two weeks. Every thing is gonna be new
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how are all the builds coming along? does anyone have any good pics or videos of their swaps?
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Originally Posted by swimming108
how are all the builds coming along? does anyone have any good pics or videos of their swaps?
I've been anxiously awaiting for k swap build threads to start popping up too.
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