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TeamPLUR 04-03-2008 09:21 PM

Blown Waterpump :(
 
I came home from dropping off my GF at her place (i know i know a miata driver with a GF? no way!)
anywho, i back up into my driveway and get out, and i see my $35 worth of 'Penta' super ultra mega distilled JDM water and $25 worth of Royal purple coolant additive
and needless to say i need a new waterpump, but on the plus side, I BEEN wanting to cut and paint my Valve cover, also I was a little unsettled when the lady who sold me the car said "i had the timing thing changed a coup'la years'go"
she said something about the 'Cadillac converter' too . . good thing i removed it all together.
http://i27.tinypic.com/fko5m9.jpg
At least karma gave me SOMEWHAT of a break and let it happen IN my driveway
:bang:
Thats what i get for making fun of CJernigan . .

Arkmage 04-03-2008 10:24 PM

I like your paint scheme and wheels, nice looking car. even if it is pissing itself.

hackerchris 04-03-2008 10:44 PM

My girlfriend makes fun of me and my car all the time. But she surprised me two weeks ago when she told me she wanted to learn to drive manual, after I had told her a year ago I wanted her to learn and she said now. Maybe she is catching on after all. :)

Marc D 04-03-2008 11:03 PM

hey, i think a good percentage of us have girlfriends, (or those who swing the other way.. "significant others"):giggle:

besides that, nice body panels :)

kotomile 04-03-2008 11:46 PM

I have a wife and daughter as a cover for my alternative lifestyle.. :greddy:

Sucks to hear, but good location for it to happen.

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 12:05 AM

Hey guys! thanks for the compliments on the paint scheme, i was worried ide get flamed for it, so i was scared to show my car XD
if only i can run my acrylic spoiler by u guys and i'll be in business:giggle:
well here goes i guess:
http://i30.tinypic.com/28ap89s.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/2gyc0o4.jpg

Bryce 04-04-2008 12:10 AM

My paint is already 1/4 like yours. Then again, I only take pictures of one side of my car.

Fireindc 04-04-2008 12:31 AM

<3 the wheels. Who cares what other people think, as long as its how you like it.

Also the acrylic wing=wtf? But hey if it works i'd rock it on the track.

kotomile 04-04-2008 12:43 AM


Originally Posted by Fireindc (Post 237984)
<3 the wheels. Who cares what other people think, as long as its how you like it.

Also the acrylic wing=wtf? But hey if it works i'd rock it on the track.

There was a blue Miata a few years ago that was class champion in autox, with a acrylic wing like that, but with more angle of attack.

Marc D 04-04-2008 12:45 AM

lmao on the wing.

Bryce 04-04-2008 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by kotomile (Post 237987)
There was a blue Miata a few years ago that was class champion in autox, with a acrylic wing like that, but with more angle of attack.

Notice it's adjustable, plus 20 points!
Seriously though, that wing owns. There's a BMW at the local autocrosses that has one like that too.

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 01:09 AM

In all honesty, i only got the idea for the paint scheme after my car was smashed on the left rear panel by an expedition while i was parked, then thru some backyard under the table deal, i got the body work done for free, so i just painted both rear 1/4 panels black with rattle can, dad took one look at it and suggested i do the fronts too, so i did it and i'm fully satisfied with the result, however the general black on red scheme started the second day after i got the car
Day one:
http://i25.tinypic.com/4v1rvm.jpg
day two:
http://i26.tinypic.com/2vc9izm.jpg
And seriously guys thanks again for the positive remarks, theyre honestly surprising coming from you guys. and yeah! i did work in the adjust ability of it, i keep it on 'full down' position untill i go up to the mountains, ude be surprised how much it provides a noticeable difference in handling
For $30 i cant complain
acrylic: $9 scrap at 'Ridout Plastics'
hinges: $0.48 at home depot x2
struts: $1.18 x 4 at home depot
strut ends $4.48 at home depot x4
tho i gotta say dont buy 'Ling Long' tires XD they came free with my rims but the Michelin's on my stock wheels totally PWN these ling longs im rockin now

Zabac 04-04-2008 09:43 AM

you have to have a spoiler that big if you want to notice a difference, i always tempted with the idea of making one that was removable easily, i still may, just for auto-x and HPDE's and take it off once I'm done

Braineack 04-04-2008 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by TeamPLUR (Post 237886)
$35 worth of 'Penta' super ultra mega distilled JDM water and $25 worth of Royal purple coolant additive

:noob: :bang:

Newbsauce 04-04-2008 10:11 AM

The wing is so ridiculuous it actually has me thinking I should make one.

Braineack 04-04-2008 10:17 AM


Originally Posted by Zabac (Post 238109)
i always tempted with the idea of making one that was removable easily, i still may, just for auto-x and HPDE's and take it off once I'm done


That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.

Doppelgänger 04-04-2008 11:02 AM

red NB's look nice

BenR 04-04-2008 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 238127)
That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.





The wing is pointed the wrong way for a drift car. Check out Rhys's lexan bits.

http://www.drifting2.com/assets/images/millen04.jpg

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 238127)
That wouldn't be a good idea; since I see his drifting badge on his first picture, it's safe to assume that he drifts. That would again make me assume downforce on the tires that you are trying to break loose is a good idea. Therefore, we can also safely assume that downforce on a track when you want traction is a bad idea.

That was sarcasm to the tenth power . . my brain hurts . .
:eek5:
I actually Dont do much drifting, i sound like a pussy for saying it but it feels like im trashing the shit out of my diff when i try to break free on dry tarmac, aside from, that a little wet weather sliding is always fun but at that point no amount of downforce will keep your car from sliding,



Originally Posted by Zabac (Post 238109)
i always tempted with the idea of making one that was removable easily, i still may, just for auto-x and HPDE's and take it off once I'm done

and yes, it actually DOES come off quite easily, i wish i had taken more pics while making it but it was raining and i just wanted to get it done
its four little nuts (much like mine) and four little rivets.

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by TeamPLUR (Post 237886)
$35 worth of 'Penta' super ultra mega distilled JDM water and $25 worth of Royal purple coolant additive


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 238110)
:noob: :bang:

^^^that penta jazz was a joke btw . . Fiji water comes from a place thats closer to japan so naturally thats the JDM water i use . .:giggle:

Braineack 04-04-2008 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamPLUR (Post 238177)
That was sarcasm to the tenth power . . my brain hurts . .

sure was:

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 238185)
sure was:

Thats a pretty bad ass pic now . . im SO savin that.

Braineack 04-04-2008 11:42 AM

my digital handwriting looks pretty butterz there, I know!

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 11:57 AM

Reminds me of THIS guy:

Originally Posted by MazdaMitaTurb-Oh (Post 238198)
I'm really new to NAWS!!!11, but i've been driving miatas for awhile.

All i want to ask you guys who knows alot about miata NAWS!!!11 is some questions i have about NAWS!!!11.

Is it reliable to put NAWS!!!11 on a miata?

Like will the miata's 1.8L engine be able to handle the NAWS!!!11 w/o having much problems assuming the NAWS!!!11 is put on by professionals with tuning?

Cuz i heard this guy said mazda engine have problems, and once it does it gets fucked up, so putting NAWS!!!11 on will just make the problem worst??

Well i dont really know so give me some insights those of you that drive NAWS!!!11 miata, you guys encounter any mechanical problems with your car after putting NAWS!!!11 on?

:bowrofl:

hustler 04-04-2008 03:24 PM

that's the 2nd most gay shit I've seen in my life.

hackerchris 04-04-2008 03:37 PM


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 238269)
that's the 2nd most gay shit I've seen in my life.

Is the first the Riced out 350Z? ;)

MX5-4me 04-04-2008 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 238269)
that's the 2nd most gay shit I've seen in my life.

and he is one of the worlds most prominent power bottoms so that says A LOT.

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 238269)
that's the 2nd most gay shit I've seen in my life.

CORRECTION!
THIRD gayest
http://www.brokennewz.com/StoryImages/gaytest.jpg

hustler 04-04-2008 08:00 PM


Originally Posted by TeamPLUR (Post 238333)

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h.../chololove.jpg

hustler 04-04-2008 08:04 PM


Originally Posted by MX5-4me (Post 238282)
and he is one of the worlds most prominent power bottoms so that says A LOT.

I don't think I ever told you guys about the homo-hobos in the Castro and the turd in the street...lol.


an what's the point in that spoiler if you're not going to run the hardtop and fuck with turbulent air?

TeamPLUR 04-04-2008 08:20 PM

I was gonna answer that with a smart ass comment but the reality of it is . . im broke. cant afford a hard top, spoiler cost me $30 to make, shit i even got my rollbar from a junk NA in San Ysidro for $44.75, the rims i stole off of a civic i bought, (civic for sale btw :giggle:)
everything on my car is ghetto/custom to cut down cost, (to an extent of course)
so yeah, u wanna give me a hardtop to make my spoiler more functional?
(ur pic pwns mine with the gayness btw . . . .congrats?)

hustler 04-05-2008 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by TeamPLUR (Post 238368)
I was gonna answer that with a smart ass comment but the reality of it is . . im broke. cant afford a hard top, spoiler cost me $30 to make, shit i even got my rollbar from a junk NA in San Ysidro for $44.75, the rims i stole off of a civic i bought, (civic for sale btw :giggle:)
everything on my car is ghetto/custom to cut down cost, (to an extent of course)
so yeah, u wanna give me a hardtop to make my spoiler more functional?
(ur pic pwns mine with the gayness btw . . . .congrats?)

:giggle:

being resourcefull is cool, the spoiler is gayed out.


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