Originally Posted by Onyxyth (Post 1406889)

This looks awesome. How does this effect downpipe clearance? 3" downpipes are already tight with the little NA 5 speed. I'd like to see one installed with a downpipe for reference. Very cool though.

Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix (Post 1406861)

Sorry for the shameless plug, but this is super exciting, and it makes me miss my old e30. I had used the MZ3 shifter, it's taller but the pivot arm is a bit longer reducing throw. This is making me nostalgic for my s50 e30 days where I fashioned a plate with the UUC ERK:

Originally Posted by Chiburbian (Post 1406882)

GPS based speed adapter?

On one hand, that's incredibly cool and means that you should theoretically have more accurate speedometer readouts, but I do kinda worry about not having a direct mechanical or electrical input from the transmission. What happens when you go through tunnels? (about .00001 of my driving time). How fast does it respond to changes in speed? Much slower than a direct wired connection I am sure.

I hope they can find a way to give options on that.

Originally Posted by Onyxyth (Post 1406889)

This looks awesome. How does this effect downpipe clearance? 3" downpipes are already tight with the little NA 5 speed. I'd like to see one installed with a downpipe for reference. Very cool though.

Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1406906)

Is there any low hanging fruit on downpipe clearance. Like tabs that can be cut off the trans or anything?

Originally Posted by KMiata (Post 1406905)

Stock Miata exhaust fit comfortably back on the car without issue, with both 5 and 6 speeds. There is actually quite a bit of clearance, and it definitely will fit a 3" K series exhaust. If anyone wants to ship me parts to test fit on this car and return, I'm happy to do so.

Originally Posted by KMiata (Post 1406909)

Nothing worth cutting off the trans. I can get under the car and take some pictures with the stock header and exhaust though. I don't envision it being a big issue, the trans is really not that large. The only place clearance gets tight is on top of the tunnel.

Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1406911)

Cool, thanks.

Do you expect to offer individual components of the kit? Or all in one package. I assume it will be like the k swap, where you can buy individual components. If so, awesome :D

Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1406920)

Awesome. Looking forward to seeing it run.

Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1406923)

Will you have one at MRLS?

Originally Posted by KMiata (Post 1406905)

Yes, same idea. I actually have a Z4 3.0 shifter on my desk and I'm about to put it in the car. I think it's going to feel better than the M5 shifter in there right now.



We had the same thoughts. Dead nuts accurate and super simple to install. Plus you can change ratios, wheel size, or anything at all and it will be accurate. It's a really common thing in the hot rod community. The trade-off is possibly losing GPS signal. The module we're using has really good reviews. I should have it this week and we'll install and test drive. It seems like the gauge action is like stock. The other option is adding an ABS wheel speed sensor and developing a processor to send that signal to the ECU and cluster. We can do it, but the GPS setup will be cheaper and simpler, and won't require people to hunt for spare ABS knuckles, sensors, and rings.



Stock Miata exhaust fit comfortably back on the car without issue, with both 5 and 6 speeds. There is actually quite a bit of clearance, and it definitely will fit a 3" K series exhaust. If anyone wants to ship me parts to test fit on this car and return, I'm happy to do so.

Originally Posted by KMiata (Post 1406924)

Yup, probably 2 or 3 of them actually. Come on by and we'll take you for a ride. If all goes according to plan, the white turbo car will be there to make cool noises.

Originally Posted by codrus (Post 1406829)

That's very cool and definitely something to think about.

Out of idle curiosity (I like a real manual, and even if I didn't I hear they're not not all that reliable), does the E46 SMG fit? :)

--Ian

Originally Posted by KMiata (Post 1406905)

Yes, same idea. I actually have a Z4 3.0 shifter on my desk and I'm about to put it in the car. I think it's going to feel better than the M5 shifter in there right now.



We had the same thoughts. Dead nuts accurate and super simple to install. Plus you can change ratios, wheel size, or anything at all and it will be accurate. It's a really common thing in the hot rod community. The trade-off is possibly losing GPS signal. The module we're using has really good reviews. I should have it this week and we'll install and test drive. It seems like the gauge action is like stock. The other option is adding an ABS wheel speed sensor and developing a processor to send that signal to the ECU and cluster. We can do it, but the GPS setup will be cheaper and simpler, and won't require people to hunt for spare ABS knuckles, sensors, and rings.



Stock Miata exhaust fit comfortably back on the car without issue, with both 5 and 6 speeds. There is actually quite a bit of clearance, and it definitely will fit a 3" K series exhaust. If anyone wants to ship me parts to test fit on this car and return, I'm happy to do so.