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From the Seattle area with a 2003 Miata Sport. I'm in the a Just purchased and washed Got her to her forever home! Current condition Factory side skirts, mud flaps, VVMaxx Coil Overs, Advanti wrapped in Continental Tires Getting low..low..low
uto repair business and came across what I'll call a "barn find" with 39,000 original miles. One owner who was from California. They had got to the age where they couldn't even get in or out of the car anymore and it needed enough repairs that it wasn't worth them investing into her any longer. So I was able to buy it from them for a ridiculous price. I had never even driven a Miata before, nor did I drive this car before I purchased it. First thing was to perform a complete interior & exterior detail. I could not believe how beautiful and in perfect condition this vehicle was. Next was to actually take her on a cruise. WOW! Now I truly understand the nostalgia of these cars. Completely stock I was amazed at how ridiculous these things handle. I couldn't wait to get my hands on her and see how much better I could make her look and get her to handle. Past 2 years I've been plinking away at various things primarily cosmetically and suspension wise. Now I'm ready to get into performance. Again, besides a Racing Beat cold air intake and Flyin Miata Mugfler she is completely stock. Suggestions?
Nice looking car!
Suggestions...
First get a ride/drive in a properly sorted turbo Miata.
Then figure out your power goals. below 250 (which is fast) is more economical than above 300.
There are multiple 400 hp cars on this forum. A 400 hp Miata is wicked fast.
Multiple engine swap possibilities as well. LFA, LS, K series, even Eco-Tec (actually pretty bad-assed) are all viable possibilities.
Figure out fuel early on. Do you have access to E85? If so, you will want to take advantage of it.
Then do research, lots of research. Train yourself first.
Don't go buy that "XXX" turbo kit because you saw it on you tube, learn what the good kits/swaps are via research, suggestions and get quality the first time around.
One really nice feature of these cars is you have multiple vendors and multiple solutions to a problem. Most platforms do not have this variety of aftermarket support.
"in the Auto repair business" means what? A technician? A business owner? A salesman???
12-27-2021, 10:00 PM
NewB from Seattle saying Happy New Year
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