Chris GTO TT Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Magnetic number plates arrived just in time for Laguna Seca! http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20150930_175834_zpsrtrcmsqm.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20150930_175850_zpsi7rwjbvq.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nice! Enjoy MRLS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks, I'm actually looking forward to it being a smaller event than last year. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Now that I have a tow rig again, next year is a strong possibility for us. Need to get crackin' on the NA, though. The NC can't realistically meet the rollbar regs with the PRHT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 That sounds awesome! Would be great to have a LGT Miata meet there next year! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 All loaded up and driving to Laguna Seca http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20151002_114138_zpsovy8z6lc.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Maybe I'll come out to see you there! is the event free to spectate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Maybe I'll come out to see you there! is the event free to spectate? Yes I believe so 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Maybe I'll come out to see you there! is the event free to spectate? Just tell them you are a driver "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 without a Miata? "yeah my friend trucked it down, black NB with the number 84 on the side" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Track day was a great success. My last instructor recommend I move out of the novice group in the the slow intermediate group. I kinda forgot to start my gopro a lot so only have one full session recorded. I will upload them in the near future. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Badge of honor acquired! http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20151004_114114_zps5edha6bj.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fredrik94087 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 How did you do? Times? I need a track day at sonoma or laguna before rain starts or I have to wait until next may/june "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 How did you do? Times? I need a track day at sonoma or laguna before rain starts or I have to wait until next may/june I did well, continuously got faster throughout the day. I don't have a transponder so I have no idea what my lap times were, and being a relative noob it's probably best I don't pay attention to that. My dad came with me and he's pushing me to go out again already lol. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That is awesome! I wish my dad did that (RIP) when he was alive. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Decided to clean up the engine bay the other night and it seems one of my coils didn't take it so well. Once it dried out it drove fine but I get a slight hesitation every so often. Fortunately 01-05 coil are fairly inexpensive to replace $90 for that pair, but I can't help but wonder of the money would be even better spent on Fab9 COP to replace the stock Semi-COP setup. $90 vs $300 though 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 IIRC, the NB coils are not known for their reliabilty, so you might be better off just spending the $$ to fix it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 IIRC, the NB coils are not known for their reliabilty, so you might be better off just spending the $$ to fix it once. It's the 99-00 coils which are notoriously weak, the 01-05 coils are much better. They are one coil on a plug with a small lead to the other cylinder. The $90 a pair ones are aftermarket, OEM is $100 each. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 OK. I knew there was an issue with them, but didn't know they fixed it in 01... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Came home and removed the coil pack checked everything out and adjusted the tabs on the plug wire to #3 and #1. Then plugged everything in making sure it wasn't just something silly like a loose connection when I was cleaning. If that doesn't work I think I'll be going with the coils O'Rielly's has for $40 with a lifetime warranty. Just can't justify double or triple the price. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AZZMAN Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Well my NA with 94k miles is no longer all original... the new top makes the car look new again though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Nice, Which top did you go with? I may need a new one soon. I just patched it inside where the zipper for the back window is located. It ripped off the stitching. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I scored a soft top frame with new looking window seals from the JY today. Going to cannibalize the seals for my Snugtop, and the front bow for a Project G style bikini top for next summer. Not sure if I'm going to pay their (really high!) price, or try to have a local upholstery shop make something for me... Tomorrow, I'm going to start sanding to get the Snugtop ready for paint... (ugh... I hate bodywork!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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