Would you drive your turbo Miata cross country?
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Wife and I team drove 5000 miles on a vacation a few Summers ago.
So. Cal. to Idaho Falls (on the first day?!!), then Yellowstone, on up to Montana, over to Mt. Rushmore, then Nebraska, through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and then back home. It was basically 100 degress everywhere we went. No problems.
Installed the turbo myself. Started with a used BEGI 4.2 kit and upgraded it with a few bits from FM and BEGI. Motor had over 100k miles. These are great cars - specially on a long, steady-state cruise. Just watch the gauges and pack a few tools and spares. I took spare belts, silicone tape, a set of combo wrenches, 1/2" and 3/8 ratchets/sockets, screwdrivers and pliers. Didn't need any of it.
As has been said, all depends on the quality of the installation on the kit. I would think the seller/installer would go over it for you as a courtesy knowing you were going to drive it cross country.
So. Cal. to Idaho Falls (on the first day?!!), then Yellowstone, on up to Montana, over to Mt. Rushmore, then Nebraska, through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and then back home. It was basically 100 degress everywhere we went. No problems.
Installed the turbo myself. Started with a used BEGI 4.2 kit and upgraded it with a few bits from FM and BEGI. Motor had over 100k miles. These are great cars - specially on a long, steady-state cruise. Just watch the gauges and pack a few tools and spares. I took spare belts, silicone tape, a set of combo wrenches, 1/2" and 3/8 ratchets/sockets, screwdrivers and pliers. Didn't need any of it.
As has been said, all depends on the quality of the installation on the kit. I would think the seller/installer would go over it for you as a courtesy knowing you were going to drive it cross country.
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Thanks for the line on gaffers tape. Never heard of it before, but it looks like neat stuff.
On the plus side for going to Texas, at least I'd get to eat some real Texas BBQ. Nothing like it..
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Does anyone one have an concerns about the Megasquirt or are they fairly robust & reliable?
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
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Does anyone one have an concerns about the Megasquirt or are they fairly robust & reliable?
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
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Does anyone one have an concerns about the Megasquirt or are they fairly robust & reliable?
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
Also, someone contacted me via pm about asking price. What would you guys think is a fair price? It's hard to put a value on things because I know what it would cost me to build, and you never really get your $$ back out of a project when you sell.
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A tow truck is going to be hard to check at the airport.
Also, how hard is a decent Miata hood to find? This one has some hail damage. May be good opportunity to get one with a vent.
Also, how hard is a decent Miata hood to find? This one has some hail damage. May be good opportunity to get one with a vent.
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Bellingham, WA to San Antonio, TX. Took a couple scenic routes but made it back in 3.5 days (2500 miles). The only issue I ran into was overheating through the Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas heat but that's an issue I'm sorting out right now (most likely lack of ducting).
Bring Internet Access for sure. If you can pack tools on the plane that'd be great.
Bring Internet Access for sure. If you can pack tools on the plane that'd be great.
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Thanks for all the advice.