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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Seriously...wtf?

Pics or get out
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
Seriously...wtf?

Pics or get out

Seriously ... WTF.


That's a total move right there
Old Jul 10, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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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.
Old Jul 10, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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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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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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I've been putting 205/50s of various flavors on 9" wheels for almost 2 years now.
Old Jul 10, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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We're still talking about friggen wheels and tires?

How bout purchasers of swap kits post some pics instead?
Old Jul 10, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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here you go
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 12:15 AM
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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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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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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?
Old Jul 15, 2014 | 12:53 AM
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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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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Hmm how about these folks? Anyone ever heard of them?

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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by triple88a
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?
Old Jul 16, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Leafy
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.
Old Jul 16, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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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.
Old Aug 6, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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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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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 04:53 AM
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woot woot!!
Old Aug 7, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
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
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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how are all the builds coming along? does anyone have any good pics or videos of their swaps?
Old Sep 3, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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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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