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spidy 11-23-2010 08:20 AM

nice car man, FWD or RWD? looking good. great rims :)

saint_foo 11-23-2010 09:33 AM

There's a lot of hidden costs that people don't factor in. "Oh, I bought the Miata for $3000 and I'm going to spend $2000 on a turbo kit..."

Well, folks often forget things like gauges, lines, upgraded clutch, fuel system (injectors and fuel pump at a minimum), tuning, EM, exhaust system, WBO2, upgraded brakes, etc.

Then add in a lot for labor.

1redcanuck 11-23-2010 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by spidy (Post 660777)
nice car man, FWD or RWD? looking good. great rims :)

:facepalm:

spidy 11-23-2010 10:40 AM

hey i´m from germany ... you can´t buy this car here. this is the first one i´m seeing on the net and i like the style of his car.

maybe a wannabe corolla but ok ^^

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-23-2010 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by saint_foo (Post 660796)
There's a lot of hidden costs that people don't factor in. "Oh, I bought the Miata for $3000 and I'm going to spend $2000 on a turbo kit..."

Well, folks often forget things like gauges, lines, upgraded clutch, fuel system (injectors and fuel pump at a minimum), tuning, EM, exhaust system, WBO2, upgraded brakes, etc.

Then add in a lot for labor.

Trust me, they already tried screwing me with a

30% APR

FUCK THEM!

So then my granny told them to take the car and shove it up their ass and we just paid in full with my auto loan.

After taxes and everything, it equals about 4400. Still a pretty sweet deal if you ask me :]



BTW, The chrome on the rims are chipping off lol, they just look good from far away, but more pics soon!

9671111 11-23-2010 11:25 AM

Congrats. Now you're officially in.

lol @

Originally Posted by sh4d0wf0xxx (Post 660747)
because FUCK that thing got up and went :]

If you think stock is bad you might shit bricks with a turbo.

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-23-2010 11:28 AM

thanks! :]

i just gotta get used to driving a stick again then get comfortable with the car :D

saint_foo 11-23-2010 11:53 AM

I was just throwing out made-up numbers based on your earlier posts. I didn't get to page 3 and see that you bought a Miata.

First off, congrats!

I was just trying to say that if you spend $3k-4k on a car, in order to safely get to the 225-250whp range, you probably will spend a lot more than expected. There's always hidden costs. Especially if you buy something used, sometimes there's missing pieces or worn out parts that people forget.

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-23-2010 12:04 PM

thanks!

i plan on spending alot to get to 250hp safely :]
not too worried about that lol

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-23-2010 05:45 PM

she sits in the road......

now
problems:

window motor is going out. rolls down uber slow.
hub bearing possibly bad? [when i go over a bump is makes a high chime/grinding noise]
brakes have tad bit of rust
engine has a little bit of rust/antifreeze
smelt clutch a few times
few dents and dings


other than that, she runs great.


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CPSmith 11-23-2010 08:34 PM

A few dings and scuffs, but nothing some lovin' won't fix. Looks good man. Once again, congratulations! Has it sunk in yet that it's yours?

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-24-2010 04:06 AM

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5678/001l0.jpg

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sh4d0wf0xxx 11-24-2010 04:16 AM

also, i have gotten used to the stick and man, it is so fun to drive now

its a 6 speed. :]
also i drifted it for the first time, scared the shit outta me but was hella fun.

can't wait to get more driving done with this car!
the cavy can suck a dick comepared to it

handling was FLAWLESS.
shifting was flawless. i love how it can lose traction from shifting from 1st to 2nd :]

im enjoying this car so much. everyone in the world should have one!

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-24-2010 09:17 PM

I beat a civic, gsr, and then I beAt a 6 cylinder mustang by like 3 or 4 car lengths

nickblackbelt 11-24-2010 09:27 PM

hahahahahaa!

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-24-2010 11:19 PM

I can't wait to take her to midnight mayhem and see what I run against up there

chpmnsws6 11-25-2010 12:23 AM

Your going to wreck it within 6 months. I'm calling it now based on your last few posts.

Dibs on the Bilsteins as long as you don't trash them in the process.

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-25-2010 04:25 AM

It was a test day at the track so i decided to take her.

Midnight mayhem is every other friday night where you just go to have a good time to watch or race.

........ I am having fun exploring the car.
I have already settled down with it, my shift are at normal..... like 3 grand. Don't trip, i am a good driver :]

chpmnsws6 11-25-2010 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by sh4d0wf0xxx (Post 661678)
i am a good driver :]

They all say that. Please prove me wrong. The car looks perfect right now. Mazda did it right in the looks department :)

sh4d0wf0xxx 11-25-2010 06:01 PM

Don't trip, I know where I have to limit myself and where I can have fun when there is nobody around and no curbs or nothin.

Them kids just race on the streets like dumbasses.
Not me, I take it to the track.


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