Well,
I sold my faithful Del Sol which has opened up some funds for mods to both the Speed and our Miata. I have some ideas of what I would like to do to it, but I wanted to get some feed back from other Miata owners. Most of the mods lean toward show more than go. I love the car and it's a blast to drive, but the reality is that it is first and foremost the wife's car. Although I have tried to talk her into becoming involved in Auto-X she shows little to no intrest.
First of all I'll give a brief description of the Miata since I haven't posted a lot about it and because I don't have a pic here at work. It's a dark green/black interior 1999 w/ the sport suspension package and the factory body kit. Sadly it's an automatic. (Thank the wife for that one.) The first owner did a little work to it. Some good, some bad. The good: it has an SRI, dualed exhaust (don't laugh, it sounds really good and doesn't look that out of place), and supposedly the head was ported and polished. The bad: it's currently wearing a horrid set of 3-spoke Antera wheels. (Think early 90's.)
That said here's what I am thinking of so far:
Suspension: I am pretty happy with the handling as it is, but the wheel gap is killing me. So, as of right now I'm just thinking Tein Springs. Anyone had any experience with them or have any better suggestions?
Wheels: 16x7 Steel Gray Rota Subzeros. (Gotta love Rishie)
Rollbar: Harddog Hardbar. I was originally thinking of going with the original two point, but now I am thinking mabey I should just cough up for the Sport (four point). Are the advantages of the Sport worth the cost?
Interior: I've got to try to hide the Auto. as best I can so I'll probably add the Momo Auto shifter and try to figure out how to add the Pit Stop e-brake handle on the 99+ without it looking cheap. I also really need a new ash tray (original's lid is chewed up) and a new center console lid (plastic hinge is breaking) anyone no where I can find these pieces?
Exterior: I want to replace all of the badging on the car with Eunos Roadster badging (both the front and rear flying "M" badges as well as the "Mazda" and "Miata" badges). Additionally I am thinking of blacking out the headlights as many a P5 owner has done to capture a little of the MSM look. But, I am not sure how it will look with the Dark Green paint. I would also really love to replace the current tail lights (with the amber turn-signal lense) with the MSM design (clear turn-signal). So, if anyone can point me towards a pair I would really appreciate it. Finally, I also need a new passenger side fog assembly since the current one has a 1/2" of water collected inside. lol. Once again, if anyone can recomend a place to obtain one I would really appreciate it.
Well, I think that's enough out of me. I am sure there are other things that I am forgetting, but I've taken up enough space here. So let me hear your thoughts, suggestions or objections. Thank you for helping a Miata noob along.
I sold my faithful Del Sol which has opened up some funds for mods to both the Speed and our Miata. I have some ideas of what I would like to do to it, but I wanted to get some feed back from other Miata owners. Most of the mods lean toward show more than go. I love the car and it's a blast to drive, but the reality is that it is first and foremost the wife's car. Although I have tried to talk her into becoming involved in Auto-X she shows little to no intrest.
First of all I'll give a brief description of the Miata since I haven't posted a lot about it and because I don't have a pic here at work. It's a dark green/black interior 1999 w/ the sport suspension package and the factory body kit. Sadly it's an automatic. (Thank the wife for that one.) The first owner did a little work to it. Some good, some bad. The good: it has an SRI, dualed exhaust (don't laugh, it sounds really good and doesn't look that out of place), and supposedly the head was ported and polished. The bad: it's currently wearing a horrid set of 3-spoke Antera wheels. (Think early 90's.)
That said here's what I am thinking of so far:
Suspension: I am pretty happy with the handling as it is, but the wheel gap is killing me. So, as of right now I'm just thinking Tein Springs. Anyone had any experience with them or have any better suggestions?
Wheels: 16x7 Steel Gray Rota Subzeros. (Gotta love Rishie)
Rollbar: Harddog Hardbar. I was originally thinking of going with the original two point, but now I am thinking mabey I should just cough up for the Sport (four point). Are the advantages of the Sport worth the cost?
Interior: I've got to try to hide the Auto. as best I can so I'll probably add the Momo Auto shifter and try to figure out how to add the Pit Stop e-brake handle on the 99+ without it looking cheap. I also really need a new ash tray (original's lid is chewed up) and a new center console lid (plastic hinge is breaking) anyone no where I can find these pieces?
Exterior: I want to replace all of the badging on the car with Eunos Roadster badging (both the front and rear flying "M" badges as well as the "Mazda" and "Miata" badges). Additionally I am thinking of blacking out the headlights as many a P5 owner has done to capture a little of the MSM look. But, I am not sure how it will look with the Dark Green paint. I would also really love to replace the current tail lights (with the amber turn-signal lense) with the MSM design (clear turn-signal). So, if anyone can point me towards a pair I would really appreciate it. Finally, I also need a new passenger side fog assembly since the current one has a 1/2" of water collected inside. lol. Once again, if anyone can recomend a place to obtain one I would really appreciate it.
Well, I think that's enough out of me. I am sure there are other things that I am forgetting, but I've taken up enough space here. So let me hear your thoughts, suggestions or objections. Thank you for helping a Miata noob along.
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