NordicSaab

So, here's my intro post. I'm 6'4" and this is my first Miata, a '99 NB. I'm 31 years old and a hobbyist mechanic, welder, fabricator. I received this Miata as a partial trade toward a car I sold. Before I even drove the car I modified the floor pan, installed a racing seat, and built a turbo kit. Just a note, the bumper was that way when I got it.

18psi

iTrader: (76)

welcome
what are you trying to sell or buy?

NordicSaab

uh... nothing. I sell software validation and verification engineering services for a living. So, unless you have a Boeing 737 I don't think I have anything to offer.

Thanks for the welcome.

18psi

iTrader: (76)

weird. usually when people start machine gun posting in various threads its to up their post count to make a fs ad or pm someone. my mistake

details on your setup?

NordicSaab

Setup is a mish-mosh of parts.

FM Cast Manifold
3" SS downpipe, homebuilt
2" aluminum turbo piping
Unknown FMIC
Ebay BOV
AEM Failsafe UEGO/Boost gauge
ME221 ECU running auto tune with the AEM failsafe
Turbo is a T25 with a Nissan (SR20DET) hot side and Mistubishi (4g63) cold side.

I spent money where I felt like it mattered. Overall running really well at 8 psi. I have a couple of holes in my tune, but working to getting it running well.

18psi

iTrader: (76)

pretty solid setup except for that ecu
but I'm sure it's still better than bandAIDZ so there's that

NordicSaab

I don't get it... What's the issue with the ECU? I have used megsquirt, DSM Link, AEM, Etc. on past setups and the ME221 seems to be just as good.

NordicSaab

On another note, If anyone is curious about the seat and mounting for me to fit here is a thread on GRM about it.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo.../125200/page1/

sixshooter

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

NordicSaab

Plan is evolving.
I have this car, a e36 M3 Sedan, and a 1g Eagle Talon.

I would like to track the car. I think the seat configuration will allow me to pass tech, even at my height. So, the near term modifications list include:
- Hard Dog Ace Roll Bar
- Larger fuel injectors
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges

Thanks for the welcome sixshooter. I used to live in Tampa and attended many FAST and Corvette club auto crosses. We have probably met at some point.

sixshooter

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The Corvette club guys had the best events, were laid back, gave lots of runs, and had really high speed course designs.

NiklasFalk

iTrader: (1)

A tip for taller guys that can make a ton of difference. There is a decent about of adjustment on especially the clutch pedal.
Lowering it so you don't have to lift your left foot improved my experience a lot when I was a new to this cramped cockpit.

NordicSaab

Thanks for the info. If I had kept the stock seat and seat mounting points I would have tried this, but the seat install made leg room a non issue. My main concern now is torso length/height. I like the driving position in the car, but I still have some fear I will be above the "broomstick". Once I get the roll bar in I will find out.

sixshooter

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Adding a little rearward tilt to the Kirkey seat helped the height issue for me. Then I added a spacer to the steering wheel to get it closer to my arms where I wanted it.

dleavitt

iTrader: (1)

Skip the Ace, it's shorter than Hard Dog's other roll bars and made will weaker material besides. You want the Hard Core.

NordicSaab

According to their website and the conversation I had with Harddog, it is the exact same height, diameter, and material as the hardcore. With the position of my seat, it is the only one that will work and be track legal. The other variants have a bracket that runs down the rear interior bulkhead. I am using this area for my seat.

NordicSaab

This is something I have considered. It would require some rework of my mounting points, but I'm keeping it as an option. I think I might be good with my current configuration. RE: the steering wheel, I replaced the stock with a DPI QR and a Momo wheel. It added several inches of additional space.

NordicSaab

Current Seating Arrangement. This was before I swapped out the wheel.

Yuen74

That look awesome. How's the comfort level?

NordicSaab

Sorry for the delayed response. Just saw this. Comfort is very good now. Initially, the padding had no lumbar support. I went to a fabric store and got some 1" foam padding. I cut a 12" wide strip and superglued it where i needed support. Now it is just about perfect.

The only thing i would change if i did it again is rake the seat back another 10 degrees. It is a little to vertical, but not bad.