I've been lurking in MT.net for long enough I decided it was time to finally make an account. I have a '00 Twilight Blue that is in pieces in a storage unit after I had stored it for winter and began replacing the boat anchor with a 01+ header, mounts, intake cleaning, etc. when I was in a severe car accident. Now, almost three years later, I am finally physically well enough to do something more than check the oil, and with the settlement around the corner have decided to finally add some boost to the beast - as well as reassemble it.

I am grateful beyond belief to the amount of information on this site, combined with the NA guys at Miata.net I feel there is no question left unanswered after a short search. I look forward to being a member and joining you all with another topless hellion in the coming months.

 

Welcome to the forum. What are your plans for the car?

 

Gets in an accident right when the Trackspeed turbo kit is announced, gets healthy just in time to get in on the group buy!

 

Almost like it was meant to be.

Post #566 for details:
https://www.miataturbo.net/prefabbed...0/#post1236616

 

For now, I'd like to just be able to drive it again. 3 years without a Miata is nothing short of torture(although my Mazda2 has kept me from going insane). Short term I want reliable power for mountain roads and the occasional AutoX day, but it's pretty much going to be a weekend warrior. I have the Mz2 for rainy days and a Buick Regal I run when the salt starts flying or need to tow something.

Long term...honestly I have no idea. I've never attended a track day so that would be something I'm interested in. I've never had a F/I car so I haven't gotten the power itch yet. So until I get a feel for how the car reacts to a 50%+ gain in power, and then learn how to handle that power properly, I don't want to make any assumptions or fairy-tale plans.

Except for paint, so much chipping on the hood, fenders, and front bumper that paint is a priority in the next couple years.

 

Looks interesting, but I'd rather start my F/I excursion with a setup that has a bit more community support. I'm all for being a lab rat, but not unless I know how to correct for any issues that pop up. I don't want to be on MT three times a day bugging you guys about problems that should be simple to correct for anyone with some knowledge of turbo systems and tuning.

I try to research things myself before asking questions, and keep my questions precise. I feel a kit from FM or Begi would be a better starting point until I reach the point where I want or need to upgrade. Speaking of, what's the deal with Begi. Half of the people seem to worship them and the other half are ready to strangle them - I just can't seem to figure out why.

 

Welcome, UTMorpheus!