Bolksey85 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 +1 A Miata is just like a Mustang/Camaro in that you can build one to do whatever you want. Straight line speed is only a 302 away. They can already turn and burn so making one even better is so easy it's a joke. Want a cheap weekend top down toy? Perfect choice. Now and then some Monster Miatas pop up on Ebay and I'd love to find one in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 The miata isn't really in my interest, even though I know they are awesome for auto-x. However I will most likely be buying an 88 5.0 convert in a couple years, so after restoring it for the most part, I'll also apply some upgrades for power/handling in that for track or auto-x. I know I'm not going to be competitive with my legacy in my auto-x class, but I just want to improve my driving skills and have fun in a car I love to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Why a 88 5.0? Do you know anything about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeldor Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Here's mine... I'm lowered now. 2 finger gap or so. enkei RPF1 17x8 + 45 15.6 lbs. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/lordeldor/IMG_0151.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Why a 88 5.0? Do you know anything about them? Gf's family member has one and is holding on to it for me. I know a little about them, but once I buy it in a couple of years I'll be doing alot of research on it. Either way I'm going to fix up the electrical gremlins it has, fix the paint, and add power/handling mods so it can be a spirited weekender at the least. That looks good lordeldor! What size tire are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeldor Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That looks good lordeldor! What size tire are you running? 215/45/17 I had the tire shop try 225, but with the stock suspension there were clearance issues with the strut. The tires are bridgestone potenza re760. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Im running htechs on stock struts with that wheel with a 235/45 conti DW no rubbing at all.probably could go 255 with a roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stick3pedals Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Im running htechs on stock struts with that wheel with a 235/45 conti DW no rubbing at all.probably could go 255 with a roll. Sweet, have any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzymt Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Old thread & this may be more odd than helpful, but these are Silver 17x8 RPF1's on my 05 Outback way back when. Rubber is 275 40 17 Falken Azenis tires. [CENTER][URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18504"]Subaru Plug & Play Aux-in Mod[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.jazzyengineering.com"]www.jazzyengineering.com[/URL][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 215/45/17 I had the tire shop try 225, but with the stock suspension there were clearance issues with the strut. The tires are bridgestone potenza re760. Really? That's a hugely popular upgrade size on OEM wheels. Unless a wider, slightly more aggressive wheel pushed the tire in more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Old thread & this may be more odd than helpful, but these are Silver 17x8 RPF1's on my 05 Outback way back when. Rubber is 275 40 17 Falken Azenis tires. I like it My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Sweet, have any pics? http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/313205_278174695531593_100000171930084_1387284_3458331_n.jpg http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss65/gohidetheasian/heedz_6-8-11-12.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1386/heedz681118.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeldor Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Really? That's a hugely popular upgrade size on OEM wheels. Unless a wider, slightly more aggressive wheel pushed the tire in more. Hmmm... Well I suppose it was my mistake for trusting the guy at the tire shop. That or the only other tires they had were too big. They did mount a larger tire that had clearance issues. Either way I plan to get wider tires next time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg. Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have 18x8 +45 RPF1s with 225-40-18 tires (doesn't look stretched at all), I love them, the 17s look too small on our cars; in my opinion because of the design of the wheel. But on the flipside, if you buy the 17s you get the benefit of cheaper, and better tire selection. http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4585/31168710150319188122719.jpg http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4705/31631810150319190747719.jpg http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/618/actionc.jpg ^ proof they're good for track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpoz28 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Very nice bg. I assume no problems with rubbing and no need to roll the fenders? This is the same setup I'm considering for my BSM 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Autocross, 2.5i brakes? Why not go to a 16x7 wheel and get a even lighter combo with a reduced diameter. Wheels are cheap enough you can have dedicated tire/wheel for autocross. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 06+ 2.5i got bigger brakes then the 05 so 17"+ wheels are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ah.. Thanks. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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