FREE: All my stuff
 

UPDATE: I've gotten a shit-ton of PMs already. Round 1 will be this weekend, and then I'll update the list. Until then, please hold off sending me any more PMs.



Location: Carlsbad, CA (northern San Diego county- the good part.)
Cost: Nothing.
Shipping: Yeah, right. Bring a van. A big one.


I need to get rid of a few things- mostly every single thing that I own, minus a chair that I like, a couple of tools, my sandwich press, and a few other odds and ends. Some of it is Miata-related, most isn't. I'm rebooting, and I need to flush the cache.

I'm not going to post really comprehensive descriptions, mostly because I don't want to put the effort into it. Pictures follow, with a brief summary.

The catch: you tell me what you want, and I tell you what other shit you have to take along with it. Don't even think of showing up in a Miata- I'm going to load you down with more crap than you want.

In exchange for this, I ask for nothing. I mean, if you're feeling guilty about ripping me off then you can bring a bottle of 18 year old single-malt Scotch or some really good microbrewed beer (I'm fond of Belgians, Sours, and hard-core Stouts / Porters, but I'm always open to new things.) Note that I will hit you in the face with a 1/2" breaker bar (pictured below) if you try to convince me that Sam Adams Boston Lager is "really good microbrewed beer," however I DO acknowledge that some of their small batch / limited release stuff is shockingly good. I really want to try their American Kriek, but I have yet to find it anywhere.


The list:

Complete '99 engine, all torn down and cleaned, neatly packaged in labeled boxes. Includes all accessories, a couple of exhaust manifolds, M-tuned rods (new), 8.6:1 pistons (new) and some other random shit like an intake manifold from a Subaru Forester, an intake manifold from a 1.6 Miata, and I think there's another intake manifold somewhere as well. Also includes front wiring harness from a '99, a gasket kit, two new water pumps, timing belt kit, and some other crap. Also includes shelf:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291678

UPDATE: I've had about ten people PM me about the engine, so it's definitely spoken for. I've also had a couple of cash offers for the pistons and rods, so I'm gonna pull those and sell 'em separately.




Benchtop drill-press, about four years old, works great. Includes the bench it's sitting on and all the other shit on the bench (several cheap torque wrenches, several breaker bars, some hammers, and some other stuff I can't remember. Also the lamp, the level, well, pretty much everything you see in the picture except the fire extinguisher.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291678






Compressor. Harbor Freight, about ten years old, still runs like new. Not very powerful (120v), but works for simple shit. Also includes a pair of cheap impact wrenches (3/8" and 1/2"), a cheap HLVP gun, some random fittings, a regulator / drier, tire inflater, etc.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291678






Bookshelf stereo (yes, it has two speakers), plus a bunch of random chemicals and they shelf they're sitting on. Tap & die set, some leather gloves, yadda yadda. Cordless drill not included:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291678





A bunch of corded power tools. Angle grinder, random orbit sander, big-ass power sander, jigsaw, belt sander (not shown). You can also have the bicycle wheel and the half-empty can of acetone.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291678






Set of four OEM 14x6 semi-hollow-spoke wheels, plus the old, dry-rotted all-season tires that are on them. The wheels are nearly perfect, the tires are so bad that you'll die almost immediately if you drive on them. Also HF floor jack (3,000 lb capacity), plus four cheap jackstands (not shown):

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291696






Ramps, transmission from a Subaru Forester:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291696






Random air and water hoses and other crap, plus the wall-hangey-thingeys.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291696






Engine hoist and stand. Harbor Freight's finest:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291696




Really small turbo. TD04L. Beer shown for scale, not included:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291696






Box of random crap that the turbo was sitting on (fuel pumps, hoses, fittings, etc.) There's a matching pink box out in the garage- they're a set.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291716






The most comfortable sofa ever created. This thing is ugly as hell and is at least 25 years old. I stole it out of the 3rd floor lounge of the Fletcher Hall dorm at the University of Florida in 1996 because I liked it so much. Several children have been conceived on this sofa, however it is relatively stain-free and it doesn't smell very much. Has a small tear in one of the armrest cushions. I am not shitting you when I say that this is the most comfortable sofa in the entire universe- it's like having your whole body caressed by a thousand fuzzy tongues:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291716





Not shown:

55" flat-screen TV. "Flat" as in the screen is flat. The TV itself is two feet deep and floor-standing. 3 tube rear-projection, 4:3. Capable of 1080, but on component only (no HDMI or any of that highfalutin' nonsense.) Built in 2000, still runs like a fucking champ and looks better (to me) than any LED / LCD / DLP / Plasma bullshit.

Random computers: A couple of tablets, maybe a laptop or two... Nothing newer than a P3. I think there's also an Amiga 500 in here somewhere.

Beer bottles: If you homebrew, I have several boxes of non-screwtop bottles, all clean and neatly packed away in boxes. Mostly 12oz, some biggies. Most still have old labels attached.





Shit I'd actually like to get some money for:

Hardtop. Early model without defogger. This thing is in damn near perfect shape. It's been re-painted, but you have to *really* look closely to see a few little bits of overspray on the trim strip. Has absolutely zero chips / scratches / etc. Includes hoist. Make an offer (and don't be a jackass):

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291716

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291716


Overspray (there are a couple spots like this):

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1372291716



3.636 ring & pinion. Pulled from an old 626 in a junkyard. Shippable: $150 plus actual shipping cost. Pictures in this thread: https://www.miataturbo.net/suspensio...636-r-p-39012/ First reply IN THIS THREAD gets it. (my inbox is fucking exploding right now.)

How fast do you need this gone? I'd like the engine stuff but probably couldn't drive out until later this weekend. I'd also take whatever else you want that I could fit in whatever vehicle I bring. Oh and computers :D

HOLY CRAPOLY

Seriously

I'm crying because I'm not in Sandy eggo. I love stuff.

No problem, I've got until the end of July before the bell tolls. I'll be around Sunday, Saturday will probably be busy.


Yeah. I'm serious about the van thing. You want the '99 engine, you're getting all the Subaru crap too if nobody else calls it. And whatever else I feel like piling on top of whatever vehicle you bring. (I have lots of tie-down straps, and I don't give a shit whether I crush the roof of your vehicle by throwing a transmission onto it.)

Yup. Everything must go.



They don't have roads that connect Oregon to California?

Deal. I sent you a PM with more details. As long as it's securely mounted to the vehicle, and legal, I don't care how much gets piled on.

Man if you were willing to ship I'd throw you a few hundred for the motor.
This is seriously so generous. Miata guys always looking out for each other!

I hope you are not getting out of the game Joe. That would make me so sad.

I know I'm super grateful. Wish I knew more about microbrews... anyone have some suggestions Joe might like? Or Joe any specific requests? I'm too newb in that field to make a decision on my own.

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I need DAT motor

Duuuuuuuude, whoever gets that motor +forged internals is a lucky SOB.

I seriously want those internals.

I'm actually interested in that sofa too... Thing looks unbelievable comfy. I think I should bring a truck instead of SUV.

shoooooooooooooooooot. Wish you were closer. I wouldnt mind a 5th set of wheels or a second 99 engine.

i'd buy you many six packs of microbrews if you were willing to pick them up from an agreed upon store if you were so inclined to ship a laptop or tablet my way... i've been looking for a spare.

Joe,I'll be down in LA on Saturday and can make a trip out to SD afterwards. I can probably take everything other than the sofa. I'll PM you.

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Wow. Quite a lot of PMs.

(fucking cheap-ass vultures...)

I'm a bit too tired to sift through them all tonight. I'll get back to everyone (in order) tomorrow.

Ok, I can probably ship the tablets if you cover the cost.

Bear in mind, however, these are not iPads / Androids. We're talking late-90s vintage stuff. They're both Pentium-2/3 class machines. One has 64 megabytes of RAM, the other has 128.

That's MEGAbytes, not GIGAbytes.

They'll run MegaTune or the Greddy EMU software, but forget about watching videos or playing Angry Birds.



Cheapskates smell blood.



Nope, just trimming the fat. I used to be able to carry all my worldly possessions inside a VW Beetle. Trying to get back to that point.

(Except that I have no intention of buying another Beetle. Horrid little cars. Maybe a van, though... Anybody wanna trade me a full-size van for my '90 Miata?)

You aren't seriously getting rid of the TV? It's a damn legend, you have to move it one more time.

I would honestly come take every single thing pictured if I was local.

You forgot to take a pic of the kitchen sink.. what is this shit!!!

I wish i was closer, so much stuff i want.

Sure you don't want to sell n ship the rods n pistons?

In b4 moving to Germany?

Honestly, I'm at a point in my life where I would really love to seriously trim the fat like this.

Trying to sell Honda parts on craigslist makes me want to pull my teeth out, a part out like this would work much better I think...

I just like to horde. plus if I got that 99 motor I'd just sell off my 1.6L with the turbo setup ready to rock and roll.

About time you join us people with sum torques.

jeez, that motor would make a really nice birthday present to someone who gave you superpowers...

Joe, why are you so awesome?

If I were on the appropriate coast, I wouldn't even have a vehicle substantial enough to take all of the free goodies you are unloading.

Good luck with your life purge.

if i lived anywhere near you, that shit would be in my rav4 already

Philip doesn't come here anymore, remember?

UPDATE:

Holy crap, there's a lot of moochers on this forum who want my free shit. Please, no more PMs until after this weekend when the first round goes out. Responses have been sent out to everyone who was in a "dibs" position.

Also, I remembered that I have a 3.636 ring & pinion set which I pulled from a junkyard 626. $150 plus shipping. Pictures here: https://www.miataturbo.net/suspensio...636-r-p-39012/ First reply IN THIS THREAD gets it. (my inbox is fucking exploding right now.)

what?! I gave you modship, without your knowledge even, then I granted you a superbeing, even god, among men.

let me refresh your memory:

https://www.miataturbo.net/mod-corner-11/joe-mod-20243/

mine

Let this be the first reply to the 3.636 gearset.

Oh, um, after Vlad.

I know, I know... I'm just giving you shit. If you didn't live out there on the gay-marriage coast, I'd reserve them all for you. But seriously, there is no way in hell I'm shipping all that crap. If you contract with somebody out here in SD to come to my place, pick it all up, crate it and ship it to you, then you can have it.

Otherwise, FRT_Fun has dibs, with about a dozen people behind him if he doesn't show up.

I SHALL BAN YOU ALL!!!!

There is probably a hit squad headed to my house as I type this.

Vlad has also made me a tentative cash offer for the pistons and rods, so those might be going away from the engine package. Unless, of course, you want to out-bid him. (I have no shame.)

*poker face*

:(

Damn you vultures.

Joe don't think I'll leave you empty handed. I really need this engine stuff so I'd probably be willing to out bid to a point.

"You are losing it pal." (excuse the red arrow)
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1372349587

Do you still have the turbo? I'm on Pendleton and can pick it up tomorrow..please shoot me a text or call me asap. I can't pm yet. 920-659-8842

Engine, turbo, and forged internals are definitively spoken for.

Ring & pinion are definitively spoken for.

"Everything else" is pending- I will be posting updates as the vultures already on the confirmed list do their picking over the next few days.

What about the lap top? Mine fried the hard drive

Gotta wipe the pron first.

Oh, yeah. All the computer shit has been claimed. (It's mostly garbage anyway- you wouldn't want it. I'm literally talking about Pentium-3 machines with 64 MEGAbytes of RAM.)

Tablet still available?

Gah! Lol I wish I would have seen this right away since I'm so close. Oh well! Good luck with everything!

Back in highschool they gave out the old teacher computers to tech students... i got one that i used for tunning purposes until a year ago... long story short it was a celeron i think a half gig or some shit.. with a woopin 16 or 32mb of ram or something like that and a 12gb hard drive. Ran WARI like a bauce.. unfortunately it was useless for logging since it would update like once or twice a second so i had to upgrade. :rofl: It did have a built in serial port though which was very nice.

I'll pay for the turbo??? Lol

Tentatively, they are both spoken for. (Again, to be clear, these are NOT Android tablets. They are from 1999 and run Windows 95. Poorly.)

Clearly you and I differ as to the meaning of "close," given that your profile says you're in Wisconsin.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1372355783


Turbo is spoken for. No longer accepting bribes for it, the forged internals, etc.

Yeah I'm from wisconsin. I'm in the marine corps stationed on camp Pendleton lol.

What's vlads bid on the piston/rod combo?

Probably a blowjob or something or a ride in his hair dryer powered miata :D.

500
I passed on the combo. I need 11cr pistons, not 8.6 and already have rods.
Pretty sure FRT Fun is picking them up though

Both.

At the same time.

So you turned FRT's free pick up into a purchase...... you son of a bitch

Dick move for sure Vlad ;P lol. But oh well, I'm happy to give Joe my money. In my opinion it's still a fantastic deal.

What part of anything I have ever written on this forum over the past 8 years made you think I was above bait-and-switch tactics, extortion, etc?