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Old Jun 4, 2026 | 08:48 AM
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I found a very nicely built car in Van Nuys, CA. I was hoping I could pay one of you guys who has a lot of experience with full track/race miatas to go do a PPI for me. There are many local shops, but I doubt many of them specialize in track built turbo miatas. Here's the marketplace link for reference:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...referralCode=2

I dont know what they charge but $300 seem fair? Google says they are usually $100 to $300.
Old Jun 4, 2026 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tfbmiata
I found a very nicely built car in Van Nuys, CA. I was hoping I could pay one of you guys who has a lot of experience with full track/race miatas to go do a PPI for me. There are many local shops, but I doubt many of them specialize in track built turbo miatas. Here's the marketplace link for reference:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...referralCode=2

I dont know what they charge but $300 seem fair? Google says they are usually $100 to $300.
I also saw this listing! I wish I had the money to buy it. I hope you get it.
Old Jun 4, 2026 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Paisa
I also saw this listing! I wish I had the money to buy it. I hope you get it.

Yea, I've been talking to the guy for a week. He seems like a good enough guy. I'm just hoping someone can swing by and make sure it runs/drives/doesn't leak everywhere etc etc you would expect out of a working car.
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I can probably help, but not before next weekend. I’ll be gone this weekend. I’m in Santa Monica. My shop is jam packed at the moment but I’d be happy to help on a personal level. Been a professional mechanic for ~7(!?) years and a hobbyist years before that. Big nerd about all things motorsport, happy to chat privately if you want some bonafides 👍

Lmk!
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Originally Posted by themonkeyman
I can probably help, but not before next weekend. I’ll be gone this weekend. I’m in Santa Monica. My shop is jam packed at the moment but I’d be happy to help on a personal level. Been a professional mechanic for ~7(!?) years and a hobbyist years before that. Big nerd about all things motorsport, happy to chat privately if you want some bonafides 👍

Lmk!
Hell yes! I DM'd you.
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Originally Posted by tfbmiata
I found a very nicely built car in Van Nuys, CA. I was hoping I could pay one of you guys who has a lot of experience with full track/race miatas to go do a PPI for me. There are many local shops, but I doubt many of them specialize in track built turbo miatas. Here's the marketplace link for reference:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...referralCode=2

I dont know what they charge but $300 seem fair? Google says they are usually $100 to $300.
only a few miles dome Van Nuys is Moti from Blackbird Fabworx in Canoga Park. Maybe try reaching out to him?
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