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Fireindc 11-22-2013 10:31 AM

I actually really dig the LS meshies and top mount setup on that car. I've never even noticed those before, and my brother has a sr20 s14 and is a nismo guy.

mgeoffriau 11-22-2013 10:37 AM

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Very cool, thanks for the details. I'd still love a clean P10 as a daily but that's about it.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385134657

Stealthyfish 11-25-2013 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireindc (Post 1075974)
I actually really dig the LS meshies and top mount setup on that car. I've never even noticed those before, and my brother has a sr20 s14 and is a nismo guy.

The LS meshes are actually a stock wheel off of the P11.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385419730

And I actually conned a friend into buying one of these with me. He took it a step further and swapped a GTiR SR20DET (lower compression, ITBs, T28) and a B15 Spec-V Helical LSD 6sp trans into his. A few photos of that deal:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385419730

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385419730

Back on the miata note, what is MT's stance on flyin miata butterfly braces aside from making it a beezy to work on anything underneath the car? I've been getting mixed reviews.

nitrodann 11-25-2013 06:49 PM

The don't do shit. They are built like a 2 dollar toaster. Flimsy, no way near enough welds, and severely compromised in design. Some points have a vertical depth of like 5mm, how that is supposed to stop flex on a 2200lb vehicle cornering with full force I have no idea.

Dann

Stealthyfish 11-25-2013 07:16 PM

That's what I figured from the photos. And how about just the FM rails?

TheMagicMan 11-25-2013 09:43 PM

Love the purple.

shaun 11-26-2013 10:15 AM

The color is sweet.
Your photography is amazing! Whats it shot with?
1.6 or 1.8?

Fireindc 11-26-2013 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by Stealthyfish (Post 1076789)
That's what I figured from the photos. And how about just the FM rails?

Frame rail re-enforcements are AWESOME. No idea about the butterfly x-brace thing, but the frame rails from FM/boss frog/s9 garage/etc. are all a great and worthwhile mod. made my car feel awesome, and obviously stiffer when you jack it up. AND you can use them as jacking points.

greddygalant 11-26-2013 12:25 PM

Andy, whats up man? Car looks good, try not to launch it off a gravel road :D

Stealthyfish 11-26-2013 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by shaun (Post 1076925)
The color is sweet.
Your photography is amazing! Whats it shot with?
1.6 or 1.8?

I actually don't shoot with much. Having heavy interests in cars and photography was not the best idea. Here's the gear list:

Nikon D300 w/ MB-D10 grip
Nikon 28mm F1.8G
Nikon 85mm F1.8G
Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 MKII

and a few strobies.

The miata is a 1.8.


Originally Posted by greddygalant (Post 1076981)
Andy, whats up man? Car looks good, try not to launch it off a gravel road :D

:greddy: Oh youuu

Stealthyfish 11-30-2013 01:25 AM

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Spent this last weekend installing the PPF brace and differential mount plastic shims. They seem to have reduced chassis shimmy by a considerable amount. Anyway, along with that, I also raised the vehicle to gain suspension travel. Feels much better now. Here is the result:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385792757

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1385792757

Things to expect for this month...

I picked up a set of coated ss brake lines and clutch lines. While browsing cr.net fs forums, I came across an FM butterfly brace for about the price of FM's frame rails. That should be on its way as well :) Also looking to replace the brake pads with PBR/Axxis Ultimates and possibly look into FM brake ducts.


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