frapjap Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Howdy fellas. Getting out of the Miata game- bought myself a cherry LS1 Trans Am Convertible. If you know anyone interested, here's a link to the ad. http://www.miataturbo.net/cars-sale-trade-6/1991-mazda-miata-%243500-79999/ Also, my damned Subaru isn't running at all after replacing the head gaskets. Is there anything you might be able to suggest? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/help-engine-wont-start-after-head-gasket-job-er-hc-228686.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 After replacing the CAS, valve cover gasket and heater hoses I was setting timing and managed to brand my forearm... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/tymyhu7e.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 OUCH! 'Course, if you're really a Mazda diehard, the tattoo artist would have an easy time outlining it... only problem being it's backwards Seriously... hope it heals up fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah I'm no fan of tattoos...I'm hoping it heals without a scar. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ouch --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frapjap Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow, ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Box of goodies arrived today http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/adu9y5eg.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/ujededan.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice! I'm assuming those are NB hats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah it's the only way to install V-Maxx on an NA (well properly anyway) 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 When I bought them, they were still selling a version for NA hats. Not sure when they discontinued that. It really is the only way to do it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Ah, well in my research most Miata shops don't recommend going with NA suspension anymore. They seem to tell people to always do the NB conversion. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I did mean the NB hats were the only way to go... I may have been unclear. NA style was still an option from FM when I bought my VMaxx, but I opted for the NB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah we're on the same page. I got 3 assembled last night while watching TV, and should be able to get the last one done tonight. I'm planning to install them on Saturday. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Installed the V-Maxx classics today, so much nicer ride and handling! Now I need more chassis stiffening! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/17/zuru3u9y.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Been awhile since i switched. Heres mine. Edited August 16, 2014 by Saul_Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Installed the V-Maxx classics today, so much nicer ride and handling! Now I need more chassis stiffening! Nice! You'll find they'll settle a bit over the 1st 1k miles or so... keep that in mind with your ride height. Also, if you have access to a MIG welder, seam welding the door openings will make a surprising difference in chassis stiffness. It's an easy 1-2hr job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have access to mig tig and stick.... Lol 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So... how are you liking the VMaxx so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 They are a lot stiffer than the old blown stock suspension but overall I'm happy. It's nice having damping again. I'm going to try to get the alignment done next Saturday. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I need new suspension. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 V-Maxx are nice 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Had the FM alignment done today looks a lot nicer with the camber set correctly on all corners. Also this week I tested out a GoPro I borrowed from a friend for Laguna Seca next weekend. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/typa3yby.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/y6egydu5.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/ytene7ut.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/azu6yte8.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/e3e6uqup.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 The new Miata looks fantastic. And I heard the pulled 200 more pounds out of the new gen? God bless technology and progress... One day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/06/y6egydu5.jpg I got a ride in Atomic Betty at FM Summer Camp. I REALLY want to do this to our NC... And so does my wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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