Pics! Sorry if they're too big

[Travizzle21]

Since the forum is dead and since I had an incident this morning, I decided to post the pics I owe you guys.
So ya, my girlfriends dad backed into my car this morning with his dodge ram. She didn't stand a chance:'( Hes going to pay to fix it as well as give me a car to drive while it is in the shop. Heres the damage.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata009.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata010.jpg

Plus i owe you guys some pics so here ya go/
Interior
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata001.jpg
Stereo finally!!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata002.jpg
Stock )-;
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata003.jpg
The other woman haha Bringin me my lunch and coffee. She's awesome
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata004.jpg
(thumb)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata005.jpg
Standin in front of the dent haha
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata006.jpg
Topless!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata007-1.jpg
Nice ass!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata008.jpg
I need wheels lol
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata011.jpg

[paylew]

that sucks, at least he offered to pay for it though.

[Travizzle21]

Ya, it could have been worse or been an anonymous hit and run. so im glad i at least know who it was.

[jmsj578]

I appreciate the photos. I got one good piece of info from them. I've been looking at the headlight fit to the hood and noticed your headlights don't fit to the hood well, either. I guess that was a design flaw in all of them. I think the gal is cute, too. I can still remember when I was that young, which was a very long time ago. I like that hardtop. I had one on my '65 Triumph Spitfire; but, I haven't installed one on my Miata, yet. With the roll bar in place, I'm not sure one will fit.

Now, for the damage. It's ugly! Not long after I got my first Miata, a '95, a fellow in a tall van backed out of a parking space next to mine and put a big crease in the door. Fortunately, someone knew who it was and got us together so he could fix it. We have to be very careful about where we park them because big trucks are high enough that the drivers don't see them. i sure learned the hard way.

[mx-p5]

Sucks to hear you got a wreck'd miata!

I will say though, seeing these pics of miatas on both mazda forums......i'm saving for my own now

[Travizzle21]

your own miata?? hells ya man(nana) glad somethin good came of this incident

[morr]

Ya, it could have been worse or been an anonymous hit and run. so im glad i at least know who it was.

sorry about your dent, man. I had a similar incident. my brother backed into mine with his jeep, then a few days later I was rear ended. glad I hadn't fixed the dent, cuz the other dude made it worse haha.

anyways, car looks good with that hardtop on there.

[Aricjm15]

needs more boost

[Travizzle21]

I appreciate the photos. I got one good piece of info from them. I've been looking at the headlight fit to the hood and noticed your headlights don't fit to the hood well, either. I guess that was a design flaw in all of them. I think the gal is cute, too. I can still remember when I was that young, which was a very long time ago. I like that hardtop. I had one on my '65 Triumph Spitfire; but, I haven't installed one on my Miata, yet. With the roll bar in place, I'm not sure one will fit.

Now, for the damage. It's ugly! Not long after I got my first Miata, a '95, a fellow in a tall van backed out of a parking space next to mine and put a big crease in the door. Fortunately, someone knew who it was and got us together so he could fix it. We have to be very careful about where we park them because big trucks are high enough that the drivers don't see them. i sure learned the hard way.


Ya the headlights are almost normal looking to me because i dont think ive seen a miata on which they fit correctly. lol Im with you on learning the hard way, and im glad everything worked out for you. My lady said thank you for the compliment btw lol

[Travizzle21]

sorry about your dent, man. I had a similar incident. my brother backed into mine with his jeep, then a few days later I was rear ended. glad I hadn't fixed the dent, cuz the other dude made it worse haha.

anyways, car looks good with that hardtop on there.

lol that sux. everything turn out ok?


needs more boost

Needs boost period lol

[PCspeed3]

your better half doesint appear to be a morning lover lol. that sucks about your car man, atleast it wasint your fault!

[Travizzle21]

your better half doesint appear to be a morning lover lol. that sucks about your car man, atleast it wasint your fault!

She was up about to get ready for school. i think she was just shootin me a "im gonna kill you" look for takin a pic. lol ya im tired of being blamed for accidents lol RIP 08 Corolla RIP 08 Spectra

*update*

I got an estimate today to get it fixed. it would be $682 to fix the door and use stage two paint to spray the door and quarter panel. But its $691 to fix the door and repaint the whole car! hard top and all. so im gettin a paint job outta the deal lol. The guy does really good work too.

[jmsj578]

She was up about to get ready for school. i think she was just shootin me a "im gonna kill you" look for takin a pic. lol ya im tired of being blamed for accidents lol RIP 08 Corolla RIP 08 Spectra

*update*

I got an estimate today to get it fixed. it would be $682 to fix the door and use stage two paint to spray the door and quarter panel. But its $691 to fix the door and repaint the whole car! hard top and all. so im gettin a paint job outta the deal lol. The guy does really good work too.

Man, what a deal on that paint job! Mine is going to cost over $3K to have done. I guess the difference is mine will be done by a guy who will paint it to be shown; so, that means taking things apart and putting them back together. I hope your car turns out well. If it's like mine, it needs the paint, anyway.

[el_Don]

if you have had it longer than 2 months, why is it still stock? If you have not had it for 2 months,...

...why is it still stock?

[jmsj578]

if you have had it longer than 2 months, why is it still stock? If you have not had it for 2 months,...

...why is it still stock?

Go easy on the fella. Maybe not everyone feels a need to change something that's already right. I rarely change anything on our cars. It seems we can dig ourselves into holes more often by changing things than by just leaving a good thing alone. Of course, that's just my opinion. I try to buy what I want in the first place, instead of buying something that begs to be "improved." The Miata seems to be one of those cars that is OK, as is. Of course, I'm not into racing.

Before you go nuts about my current Miata, keep in mind that it was bought to show and hopefully wins some trophies with. It was a mission minded purchase that will not be changed to improve it other than freshening the paint and seats that are still original. My other two Miatas were bone stock, as I purchased them. I liked them, that way. Maybe he does, also.

[Travizzle21]

Man, what a deal on that paint job! Mine is going to cost over $3K to have done. I guess the difference is mine will be done by a guy who will paint it to be shown; so, that means taking things apart and putting them back together. I hope your car turns out well. If it's like mine, it needs the paint, anyway.

Wow thats a chunk of change. I bet it will be beautiful when its all done. And yes, it could definitely use some paint lol. its actually in pretty good condition for how old it is. the original owner kept it garaged most its life. but there are a few chips and deep scratches


if you have had it longer than 2 months, why is it still stock? If you have not had it for 2 months,...

...why is it still stock?

Lol trust me brotha im tryin. I got it in december, right around christmas. lol im still trying to recover from the car, christmas shopping, my 4 year anniversary is on tuesday so i had to buy her a gift. lol dont you worry, i got a list of sh*t to put on. but like i always say, All it takes is money. I love the way the car is now, and like jm said, i dont really need to change it at all, but a little more muscle never hurt anyone, right?

[jmsj578]

After many years of service, they can have their share of dings, scratches, and chips. A fresh paint job makes them look all new again. Yeah, I know $3K+ is a bunch to pay for a paint job; but, the body shops would charge almost as much. I figured at least $2500 for a quicky paint job from a body shop. If the guy really does dismantle things to make it right, it will be worth the extra labor and will be cheaper than specialty shops, for sure. Besides, the car is worth it, to me. I think we'll both be happy with our results.

If you really insist on spending the money for more power, you could drop a V8 into it and be better satisfied with the results. There's plenty of room for one. It is a bit of overkill, though.

[Travizzle21]

After many years of service, they can have their share of dings, scratches, and chips. A fresh paint job makes them look all new again. Yeah, I know $3K+ is a bunch to pay for a paint job; but, the body shops would charge almost as much. I figured at least $2500 for a quicky paint job from a body shop. If the guy really does dismantle things to make it right, it will be worth the extra labor and will be cheaper than specialty shops, for sure. Besides, the car is worth it, to me. I think we'll both be happy with our results.

If you really insist on spending the money for more power, you could drop a V8 into it and be better satisfied with the results. There's plenty of room for one. It is a bit of overkill, though.

Definitely. Ya overkill is a bit of an understatement. I was thinking more along the lines of intake, headers, exhaust and maybe stiffen it up a bit and call it a day haha. I dont need a 'vette trapped in a miatas body or a huge turbo, although i envy those who have them. lol

[jmsj578]

Definitely. Ya overkill is a bit of an understatement. I was thinking more along the lines of intake, headers, exhaust and maybe stiffen it up a bit and call it a day haha. I dont need a 'vette trapped in a miatas body or a huge turbo, although i envy those who have them. lol

My car is pretty stiff. I don't like it much; but, it does support the engine well and corners nicely. My back is getting too old for the stiffer ride. However, I guess one needs a stiff suspension for autocross or serious road racing. I found that my stock Miatas cornered better than I could make them do. I don't push the limits like I did when I was a young lad like you. My reaction time isn't that good, anymore. I have a young mind in an old body. :'(

I have to admit the LS6 is a neat engine to have in the Miata; but, I do miss my '06 Miata Sport. It was a refined Miata that was only lacking one thing I really wanted. I bought mine too early and couldn't get the retractable hard top. Drat! If I ever buy another newer one, I'll have that in a GT. I think the hard top sets it off. By the way, I was looking at a Saturn Sky, when I bought my '06 Miata. I went with the Miata because it was so much better built than the Sky. I don't regret it, either. Miatas are great little cars with a very good maintenance track record.

I only bought the LS6 Miata because I want to show it, this year. I showed a LT1 FC RX-7, last year. It did well in the show circuit, around here. I have 15 trophies, with 7 of them being specialty (best in class) trophies, to prove it. I thought a Miata would do better for getting the specialty trophies. I prefer Miatas, anyway. Even if it doesn't do well, it's a keeper. I really like the little fella. I get the looks of the car I really like with the power I really like. I miss the gas mileage, though. I'm getting about 22-24, now.

As for your car, I think you have some dandy ideas for it. If I had one, I'd most likely look at a turbo or supercharger setup, just for the fun of it. I looked at a newer Mazdaspeed Miata before I bought the new one. It looked beat up; so, I opted away from it. I think a turbo would be cool; but, all of that costs a lot of money. Your ideas would be less painful.

[Travizzle21]

My car is pretty stiff. I don't like it much; but, it does support the engine well and corners nicely. My back is getting too old for the stiffer ride. However, I guess one needs a stiff suspension for autocross or serious road racing. I found that my stock Miatas cornered better than I could make them do. I don't push the limits like I did when I was a young lad like you. My reaction time isn't that good, anymore. I have a young mind in an old body. :'(

I have to admit the LS6 is a neat engine to have in the Miata; but, I do miss my '06 Miata Sport. It was a refined Miata that was only lacking one thing I really wanted. I bought mine too early and couldn't get the retractable hard top. Drat! If I ever buy another newer one, I'll have that in a GT. I think the hard top sets it off. By the way, I was looking at a Saturn Sky, when I bought my '06 Miata. I went with the Miata because it was so much better built than the Sky. I don't regret it, either. Miatas are great little cars with a very good maintenance track record.

I only bought the LS6 Miata because I want to show it, this year. I showed a LT1 FC RX-7, last year. It did well in the show circuit, around here. I have 15 trophies, with 7 of them being specialty (best in class) trophies, to prove it. I thought a Miata would do better for getting the specialty trophies. I prefer Miatas, anyway. Even if it doesn't do well, it's a keeper. I really like the little fella. I get the looks of the car I really like with the power I really like. I miss the gas mileage, though. I'm getting about 22-24, now.

As for your car, I think you have some dandy ideas for it. If I had one, I'd most likely look at a turbo or supercharger setup, just for the fun of it. I looked at a newer Mazdaspeed Miata before I bought the new one. It looked beat up; so, I opted away from it. I think a turbo would be cool; but, all of that costs a lot of money. Your ideas would be less painful.

You must have a lot of patience to build up show cars. haha a lot of attention to detail, as well as lots of money has to be paid im sure. Do you still own the RX 7? Just curious. As far as a turbo goes, maybe when i buy another car so that this isnt my daily driver (although its tons of fun to drive). That way i can let her rest in the garage and tinker with it on the weekends. And if i mess something up and its not drivable, at least ill be able to make it to work the next day. lol

[jmsj578]

You must have a lot of patience to build up show cars. haha a lot of attention to detail, as well as lots of money has to be paid im sure. Do you still own the RX 7? Just curious. As far as a turbo goes, maybe when i buy another car so that this isnt my daily driver (although its tons of fun to drive). That way i can let her rest in the garage and tinker with it on the weekends. And if i mess something up and its not drivable, at least ill be able to make it to work the next day. lol

Oh, I don't build them up. I gave up working on cars when I was a kid. That was many years ago. These two cars were built by a couple of buddies in Virginia. They helped each other get them on the road. All I did was buy them from them. I sold the RX-7 to help pay for the Miata. I didn't want to; but, it needed some things done to it that I didn't want to do, if it was being replaced as the show car. I'm sure the new owner is having a ball with it. I'm using the money saved on the RX-7 to do the Miata, instead.

I consider myself the caretaker of the Miata. It represents a lot of time and money for the guy who built it. It was his baby that he really didn't want to sell. I'll make sure it's pampered, while I have it. Not many have cars like it; so, I want to make sure it gets the best I can afford. I'm not rich; so, I'm somewhat limited to what I can do. I can have it painted, right now. Then, it will be cleaning time!

Actually, these things are easy to keep show ready, once a car is cleaned. It takes a few hours each week to prep one, if it's kept in the garage and covered when it's not being shown. I washed the RX-7 maybe 3-4 times over the summer, last year. I waxed it once. Keeping the bugs off the front and brake dust off the wheels were the hardest things to do. One advantage to these cars is the engine's draw to the front of the car, instead of the rest of it. I did have to keep that clean, for sure.

[Travizzle21]

Oh ok that makes sense. Ya i couldnt imagine selling something that id worked so hard on for so long, but i can understand that sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. At least it ended up in your caring hands. Cant wait to see it when its painted and cleaned

[jmsj578]

Oh ok that makes sense. Ya i couldnt imagine selling something that id worked so hard on for so long, but i can understand that sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. At least it ended up in your caring hands. Cant wait to see it when its painted and cleaned

Trust me, the builder of the car did not want to sell it. He had two years and about $25K in that project. He's a smart young man, though. He felt there was a chance he was going to lose his job; so, he started selling some of his toys to sock some money away. He knew through the RX-7 builder that I would take good care of it; so, he went out of his way to make the car right for me. I've had to do nothing to the mechanics of it but enjoy driving it. Besides, he knows he has first offer, if I decide to sell it. Fortunately, things don't look so bleak for him, now. He still has his job.

I'm not rich; but, I do like for my cars to look good. I don't like riding around in something that looks like a rolling junkyard. I've never understood why anyone can buy a new car, never wash it, and have it filled with so much trash inside that it's hard to find a clean place to sit in it. I know some folks like that. I'm sure you guys do, as well. I guess the need to pamper a car comes from my younger days when we guys thought more of our cars than we did of our gals. Well, that changed as we got older; but, the car care seed was planted early on for me. Now, cars cost so much that I consider it a must to take care of them so they will last longer. We get compliments on our cars, no matter where we go. They aren't fancy, either. They're just kept in good shape.

Anyway, as soon as I get it cleaned up after the paint job, I'll be taking some photos for you guys. Hopefully, it'll have new seats, new paint, new floor mats, etc. It should look a little more presentable. If I want to win anything, it had better be!

[Travizzle21]

Alright everyone, its finally mine again, lookin as beautiful as ever. Here are some pics.
So pretty!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1023.jpg
Dent is no more
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1024.jpg
Red Exhaust tip, +10hp lol
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1025.jpg
So shiny
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1029.jpg
I fixed my stereo too
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1026.jpg
Bonus gf shot! woo woo
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1028.jpg
I had to throw that one in there, since the last one wasnt very flattering according to her lol.
oh and dont worry, the apple sticker is off the steering wheel lol

[my3needsaname]

Ouch! That looks like it hurt...
Good to see it's back and in good working order!

Sorry to be blunt here but is your gf wearing a shirt? If not can we get one of those pics? lol (humpleg)

[Travizzle21]

Ouch! That looks like it hurt...
Good to see it's back and in good working order!

Sorry to be blunt here but is your gf wearing a shirt? If not can we get one of those pics? lol (humpleg)

yes, shes wearing a shirt (eekfu) lol

Ya im so relieved its finally fixed and back in my possesion, now i can start with some mods (rockon)

[my3needsaname]

yes, shes wearing a shirt (eekfu) lol

Ya im so relieved its finally fixed and back in my possesion, now i can start with some mods (rockon)
(bolt)she can always not be...lolololololol jk

What you got planned? I'm curious...

[Travizzle21]

silly stuff that wont hurt my pocket too bad.
intake, headers, exhaust, strut braces, maybe some more suspension stuff. Oh and wheels!!! i desparately (spelling?) need some wheels.

[jmsj578]

silly stuff that wont hurt my pocket too bad.
intake, headers, exhaust, strut braces, maybe some more suspension stuff. Oh and wheels!!! i desparately (spelling?) need some wheels.

Man! My wallet is already screaming with that list!

The car came out pretty well. Didn't I read it was less than $700 for the paint job? Too lazy to go back to earlier threads to see, for sure. Not bad. New paint brings life back to them. Having a pretty gal inside helps, as well. :)

[Travizzle21]

Man! My wallet is already screaming with that list!

The car came out pretty well. Didn't I read it was less than $700 for the paint job? Too lazy to go back to earlier threads to see, for sure. Not bad. New paint brings life back to them. Having a pretty gal inside helps, as well. :)

Ya, that stuff isn't cheap, but its not nearly as expensive as it would be if I were going to boost it or something. The total for everything was $691.42, but i paid $0.00 lol

[Travizzle21]

Racing Beat Intake woohoo!!

Here's my parts

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1058.jpg

I'm legit lol

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1059.jpg

Its dirty, and stock for the most part, but im workin on it

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1060.jpg

Relocating the cruise control was the worst part

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1061.jpg

Stealth right? lol

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1062.jpg

My other ride

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/101_1065.jpg

[R2s99zoom]

doesn't it sound awesome?

I've never heard one on the 1.6, but I've got the one for the 1.8 and it growls like its angry, and intending to eat anything that gets in its way.

[Travizzle21]

Oh yeah! I love the sound, and it seems like a little bit of a gain, but thats probably the placebo effect haha. Either way, its more fun to drive. Cant wait to do more, probably exhaust will be next, although some wheels would be nice....

[PCspeed3]

nice intake man! Love Miata's

[Travizzle21]

nice intake man! Love Miata's

Thanks, its by far the most fun car i've owned.

[morr]

glad to see the modding has begun!

I'm a skater too. You been following the Battle at the Berrics at all?

[Travizzle21]

thanks, its the first of many. And i heard about it, but havent really followed it. Its like that big game of skate right? Ill check it out on youtube or something

[morr]

yep, the final match is coming up soon.

[Travizzle21]

Thats cool, thanks for the heads up.

[JDM-P5]

Since the forum is dead and since I had an incident this morning, I decided to post the pics I owe you guys.
So ya, my girlfriends dad backed into my car this morning with his dodge ram. She didn't stand a chance:'( Hes going to pay to fix it as well as give me a car to drive while it is in the shop. Heres the damage.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata009.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata010.jpg

Plus i owe you guys some pics so here ya go/
Interior
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata001.jpg
Stereo finally!!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata002.jpg
Stock )-;
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata003.jpg
The other woman haha Bringin me my lunch and coffee. She's awesome
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata004.jpg
(thumb)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata005.jpg
Standin in front of the dent haha
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata006.jpg
Topless!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata007-1.jpg
Nice ass!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata008.jpg
I need wheels lol
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata011.jpg
Sweet Trav!!

Whitetay!!! lol.

[Travizzle21]

lol thanks phil. When you come back to the states, where are you gonna be? I noticed the other day that youre an mocc member as well.

[Travizzle21]

So I got some new shoes! haha 15" Konig Kolors Ultralite wrapped in some Nittos.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels009.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels008.jpg

I need to be lower lol wheel gap in the front

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels007.jpg

and the rear

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels006.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels004.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels003.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z79/travizle21/Miata/Wheels001.jpg

[Lawrence C]

Damn it's been a long time since i logged in here hahahaha (dance)

[Travizzle21]

Damn it's been a long time since i logged in here hahahaha (dance)

lol stalker!

[Lawrence C]

Hahahahahahahaha

[my3needsaname]

They're nice but you got a little too much tire and way too much wheel gap.


(...just sayin')

[Lawrence C]

He'll drop it soon

[Travizzle21]

I will indeed, thanks for the compliments!

[my3needsaname]

I will indeed, thanks for the compliments!
Fasho! (wiggle)