The only thing I might want to see is a dyno run or data log of AFR and maybe a spark map? Just to see that he hasn't been running a completely knackered tune, and that it's generated as much power as you might expect and hope for out of a setup like that.

Here's the ad description:

Most likely one of the fastest and best handling Miatas (Mazdaspeed) you'll ever drive! Production #673 of 4000 made. Upgraded turbo, cooling, and fully re-built the stock motor to handle the 260 whp+ efficiently. Utilized quality modifications, no cheap brands or parts in this vehicle. Motor was re-built and assembled by Pit Garage in El Monte, CA. They are a reputable race shop that specializes in Spec Miatas. Always garaged, well maintained, never involved in an accident. Selling due to other priorities in life and unfortunately not enough time to drive this anymore. Mods listed accordingly: Wiseco forged pistons, M-Tuned rods, ARP bolts & studs, Gates Racing timing belt, Absurdflow low mount manifold and downpipe, Garrett GT2871R BB turbo, Tial external wastegate and BOV, Custom 3" Magnaflow Exhaust, M-Tuned Coolant Re-Route, Trackspeed Engineering 76mm Dual Row Race Radiator, Custom Intercooler, Walbro 255lhp fuel pump, Injector Dynamics 1000cc fuel injectors, 949 Racing SuperMiata 4 Puck Clutch & Flywheel, Fat Cat Custom Coilovers (Re-valved Bilsteins), Hawk Brake Race Pads DTC-60, Upgraded Rotors, Goodridge SS Lines, Motul Brake Fluid, Trackspeed Brake Ducting, 949 Racing Black 6UL 15x9 wheels, 225/45/15 Hankook RS-3 Tires, Driver - Recaro SPG seat w/ Schroth harness (stock seatbelt still intact), Passenger - Sparco w/ Schroth harness, Hard Dog M2 Roll Bar, Momo steering wheel with Worksbell quick release, Factory Hardtop, MC 5000K HID, Spa Dual Gauge (reads oil pressure and water temp), Greddy Profec Boost Controller, AEM EMS-4 Full Standalone ECU. Will also include a spare trunk (matching color) with holes pre-drilled for attaching an APR GT-200 wing if desired. Additional Info: 2100 miles on the motor and 79468 miles on the chassis. Title in hand. $14,500 OBO. Feel free to contact if interested.

This one came with cloth. He has the stock steering wheel, one of the stock seats, some of the stock intake parts, stock ECU... and an extra trunk lid, which I obviously won't be able to bring back with me. He has a few other odds and ends. Clean carfax, He's the third owner and has had it for over 6 years.

Vlad I'm sending you a PM. I'll have to stop to eat eventually. hehe

You swapping the stock steering wheel back in and selling the momo wheel/hub?

There's a good chance of that. We will see how I like it.

Just booked my flight.

:fawk:

The seller watching this thread...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1391475730

Seriously great looking car. Where I come from that's a decent price too, but that's a world away from Cali.

Hope it ends up well.

well I stand corrected.

props to you :party:

Seriously. Is the owner here on MT? That sounds like all the parts all of us buy or want, and we certainly discuss it often enough and preach it to the noobs.

Noone in the Cal crew knows the car?

I was surprised that nobody spoke up. He is down south though, in the land of Club Ricecar.

The owner said he lurked here sometimes but was never active here. He said he had been more active on mazda-speed.com but I never found any of his stuff on there. Carfax checks out with his story though, so whatever. Always a Cali car.

Trying to contain my excitement. The only thing tempering it is that something will go horribly wrong with the financing.

They all have Bose and ABS. Only one of which is worth a shit.

Things are going wrong with the financing. *sigh* just waiting on seller to send better pics of the title....

Why do I put myself through this? lol

When is the plane ticket? :(

ha... roller coaster. Thankfully everything has been worked out.... mostly. Shouldn't be a problem.

I fly out tomorrow afternoon. Arrive in Ontario california airport at 7:30 PM.

Soooooo friggin' stoked. (again)

I didn't want to kill your vibes Ed, but you seem to get a bit overexcited at times...

It's a nice car, but it's not one-of-a-kind. Don't rush into it, one thing at a time. I wanted to say "get the financing sorted before you buy your plane ticket, dummy" yesterday, now I wish I had. It's never easy when you have to deal with banks.

I hope you can figure it out, aside from the lack of BBK it looks like a fully sorted track ready monster. Add TSE BBK and turn boost to 20 for 400whp track glory.

Sure it's not one-of-a-kind. But it's rare to find one that I can finance, since I'm impatient and have access to cheap money (2.9%) it makes it super affordable.

I definitely get overexcited, no question.

I thought I had the financing fully sorted which is why I bought the ticket. But hey, whatever. I took a chance and thankfully it is working out. At this point the only thing that could go wrong is slow FedEx but we have a way around that.

I also found out I can cancel my plane ticked up to 11 pm tonight without penalty (went back and looked at my confirmation email where it said that).

Yeah, I got too excited. But hey, what can I do? You're right -- it seems well-sorted. I'll know for sure after driving it 14 hours on Thursday!

As far as brakes, we'll have to find out what all this means:

"Hawk Brake Race Pads DTC-60, Upgraded Rotors, Goodridge SS Lines, Motul Brake Fluid, Trackspeed Brake Ducting"

Dunno what kind of upgraded rotors.

Ebay drilled and slotted. :D

Could be. Judging by the rest of the build I doubt it, but who knows. I don't plan to track the car that much honestly, so a BBK isn't super critical to me at this point.

Heh, i'm just joking. Car looks great. :)

Upgraded rotors don't matter, the single-piston stock calipers are the weak link. I assume if it had 4-piston Wilwoods it would be in the description.