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11-02-2005, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
Ummm... so yeah, I have a Miata. You are at an advantage actually- you come by yours honest, I'm a traitor! 
11-02-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by N600
If I ever do any major HP mods I'd get a standard turbo setup with like 6/7 psi. That'd be ideal and not require a lot of tuning. This is my daily driver as well as my drift car. Drifting doesn't require major hp.
EDIT - Oh, and the spoiler still doesn't hold a candle to that beast of a thing that comes with the STi or Evo8
11-02-2005, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DriftMX5
Here are some pics of mine:
I don't have the rest of the bomex kit yet (just the spoiler). Coming soon!
I don't have the rest of the bomex kit yet (just the spoiler). Coming soon!
Nice ride though.
11-02-2005, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DriftMX5
I have looked at some conversions, even some 13b conversions but they require you to sacrifice a little to much, imo. I'd rather have fewer ponies and torque and have my A/C and power steering, etc <3
If I ever do any major HP mods I'd get a standard turbo setup with like 6/7 psi. That'd be ideal and not require a lot of tuning. This is my daily driver as well as my drift car. Drifting doesn't require major hp.
EDIT - Oh, and the spoiler still doesn't hold a candle to that beast of a thing that comes with the STi or Evo8
If I ever do any major HP mods I'd get a standard turbo setup with like 6/7 psi. That'd be ideal and not require a lot of tuning. This is my daily driver as well as my drift car. Drifting doesn't require major hp.
EDIT - Oh, and the spoiler still doesn't hold a candle to that beast of a thing that comes with the STi or Evo8
i see a white one w/ a hardtop, gunmetal wheels and a roll bar in the mornings coming from the Pville/Camino area...he's got SCCA stickers on the bottom of the fenders so i know he must autoX or track it....it is kinda sleeper until you look thru the back window and see the downbar.
i prolly only noticed it cus i dig MX5's w/ a hardtop...
i just never have gotten into convertables personally...i worked at a shop that had S2000 as a shop car and i would never put the top down...but they finally got the hardtop for it and it was BAD!
miatas are fun cars to drive...but they do lack the HP.
11-02-2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by N600
it's a convertable...who needs A/C??!??!?
i see a white one w/ a hardtop, gunmetal wheels and a roll bar in the mornings coming from the Pville/Camino area...he's got SCCA stickers on the bottom of the fenders so i know he must autoX or track it....it is kinda sleeper until you look thru the back window and see the downbar.
i prolly only noticed it cus i dig MX5's w/ a hardtop...
i just never have gotten into convertables personally...i worked at a shop that had S2000 as a shop car and i would never put the top down...but they finally got the hardtop for it and it was BAD!
miatas are fun cars to drive...but they do lack the HP.
i see a white one w/ a hardtop, gunmetal wheels and a roll bar in the mornings coming from the Pville/Camino area...he's got SCCA stickers on the bottom of the fenders so i know he must autoX or track it....it is kinda sleeper until you look thru the back window and see the downbar.
i prolly only noticed it cus i dig MX5's w/ a hardtop...
i just never have gotten into convertables personally...i worked at a shop that had S2000 as a shop car and i would never put the top down...but they finally got the hardtop for it and it was BAD!
miatas are fun cars to drive...but they do lack the HP.
Plus the 2001+ have the variable valve timing (ZOMG VTEC WHOA HONDA++ LOL) so the increase with minor mods, such as the headers, intake, and exhaust combination are certainly more noticeable in higher RPM's than previous years.
11-02-2005, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kidatari
Oh, and any mod list, other than the obvious (wing/exhaust)?
AEM Short Ram Intake
Custom Cat Back Exhaust
1987 FC3S (RX-7) Limited Slip Differential
Champion copper sparks (I prefer copper over iridium or platinum for NA engines)
Painted calipurs
Bomex Spoiler (soon to have Bomex sides and rear mud flaps as well)
Style bar w/ windblocker & sadle bag
I really want 16" rims. But it's gonna be hard to top the stock 15" ones. As they're only 14lbs. I don't want some cheap 20lbs rims off ebay but I also don't want to spend a million dollars on some 5zigens or something. Probably end up with Rota Attacks or something, or a knockoff as long as they stay around 15lbs.
11-02-2005, 02:34 PM
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Dude, rota's rock, I looked at getting so many high dollar rims and I LOVE how the rota SDR's look on my car. Plus, they come in a multitude of colors for the picky.
You know, I'm such an idiot, I was getting the MX5 mixed up with the old MX6 turbo and I was like "boy, that would be an interesting car to drift", such an imbasile (sp?) sometimes.
You know, I'm such an idiot, I was getting the MX5 mixed up with the old MX6 turbo and I was like "boy, that would be an interesting car to drift", such an imbasile (sp?) sometimes.
11-02-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DriftMX5
You made a wise decision.
Miatas freaking own. Especially for drifting.
I have a rebuilt clutch-type 1987 FC3S LSD installed on my 2001 (NB) and it's freaking wonderful. I like it better than the Torsen that comes on the SE's.
Miatas freaking own. Especially for drifting.
I have a rebuilt clutch-type 1987 FC3S LSD installed on my 2001 (NB) and it's freaking wonderful. I like it better than the Torsen that comes on the SE's.
The Torsen that comes with the M edition on my '96 is perfect for track and autocross. It provides maximum torque to both wheels without spinning or breaking loose.Actually I'd heard that Miatas aren't really great for drifting due to the short wheelbase, but that's just hearsay I guess.
So far the only mods I've done are KYB AGX, a Racing Beat front sway, Hawk HP+ pads, and a Hard Dog Hardcore 2 roll bar. Miracoulously it works with oth my non-OEM glass window soft top and the factory hardtop I got with the car, when the website says it won't work with either. Lucky me!
Coming next spring are Tein Flex, new wheels, probably OZ SLs, Flyin' Miata clutch and flywheel package, and maybe the Racing Beat header for the old 1.8.Aaron, I'll get pics of the Miata and my "wagon" next time we get decent daylight up here. Looks crappy today and for tomorrow.
