rodan Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Teaser... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9423_zpsmxztnau3.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9424_zpszwqgh2nw.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 I was always anti-hardtop but I find myself wanting one more and more. You aren't helping me reist either. However I need to fix the clutch, and exhaust before I spend money like that. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I really like driving the car on the street as a roadster, but wanted the hardtop for the track. I still have to bodge up the window seals, and it's going to need a cut and buff... it is a garage paint job, after all... But, the color is on... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9440_zpsudwj7puh.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9438_zpsrfik6mpv.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Looks awesome in the pictures! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I really like driving the car on the street as a roadster, but wanted the hardtop for the track. I still have to bodge up the window seals, and it's going to need a cut and buff... it is a garage paint job, after all... But, the color is on... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9440_zpsudwj7puh.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_9438_zpsrfik6mpv.jpg We have twin cars, save for yours is a track and mines a street car Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I know a couple guys were cheering for a black top, but I'm glad I went with red... A couple of glamour shots from this morning: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/Miata%2010-17-15-3_zpsip7y683f.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/Miata%2010-17-15-4_zps78f5718r.jpg At the local C&C: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/10-17-15%20CandC_zpsha3nexlq.jpg I think it will look really good with the black 'street' wheels back on. The NT-01s are going into storage 'till it's time for a trackday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 It looks good, but I still say black, with a black windshield frame would have been better! Since this is my thread we all know I'm right 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 It looks good, but I still say black, with a black windshield frame would have been better! Since this is my thread we all know I'm right It's become more than that... it's the LGT Miata thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The black windshield frame would look silly without the black hardtop. You did it right, rodan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 It's become more than that... it's the LGT Miata thread... It's still my name at the top of the page Your car makes me miss my NA, but then I walk out of the garage and look at my NB2 and I'm happy again 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 So after having a race seat in the Miata, I hate the Spec B seats. Well the driver seat that is. Feels like a damn lazy boy. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Replaced the NB2 ignition coils with the $42 each ones from O'Reilly got rid of the random light miss fire and smoothed out the idle. Lifetime warranty on them so if they ever go out as long as I own the car they'll replace them free of charge! 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 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 So glad I replaced the coil packs! The car is no longer a dog when it's cold. NB2's have a butterfly valve in the intake manifold for cold emissions, and replacing the coil packs seems to have really lessened the effects of the valves being closed. Additionally I ran the AC today and the car is so much less affected by the compressor running. I don't know if it picked up any top end power but the low end and every day driveability is like night and day! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 what plugs you running? Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 just switched from Rotella T6 to T5 10W-30. Cheaper than the T6 Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Is T5 synthetic? --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Is T5 synthetic? that it is Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just read up on it. Why the change? T5 is semi-synthetic. The one big reason why I use T6, after trying all the other synthetic and non synthetic oils, is because it really quiets down my valve train. I know it's not he same for everyone but in my case it has worked great. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 what plugs you running? NGK ZFR6F11 it's an extended reach plug that effectively advances timing for NB's since you can't adjust timing without Megasquirt or something similar. just switched from Rotella T6 to T5 10W-30. Cheaper than the T6 I run Penzoil Platinum 5w-30 in mine. Apparently the VVT prefers slightly lighter oil. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just read up on it. Why the change? T5 is semi-synthetic. The one big reason why I use T6, after trying all the other synthetic and non synthetic oils, is because it really quiets down my valve train. I know it's not he same for everyone but in my case it has worked great. Just cause it is a bit cheaper and wanted to give it a try. I am not an oil Nazi on which one to use but an advocate for changing it at a timely manner. However, I have switched to Rotella to all my vehicles. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I've been running the Rotella T6 in all my bikes and most of my other vehicles for years. Great oil and cheap. Only the wife's NC gets something different: Mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Chris I was readding something (Miata forums) and they were making fun of Flying Miata as not a real "track ready suspension". Curious what your thoughts are on the suspension now that you have a couple HPDE under your belt. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 FM offers several levels of suspension, and were arguably one of the first to offer 'track' suspension with the now superceded AFCO coilovers. The have shock/spring combos, the VMaxx in two varieties, and the new Fox coilovers. FM is one of the few outfits to actually test and develop their products specifically for Miatae (949 is the other)... All that's a long way of saying there are several levels of "track ready". Casual HPDEers would probably be perfectly satisfied with spring/shock combos or VMaxx. I have the VMaxx Classic, and it's a good compromise for street/track use, if you're mostly on the street, or you're not pushing hard on R comp tires. I plan to change to either 949's Xidas, or the FM Fox down the road, but don't have $2k to drop on suspension right now. The FM Fox should be good enough for hardcore HPDEers or even casual 'racers'. High level racers will probably be looking for more, but that's beyond 99% of us. I rode in an NC with the FM Fox last summer, and it was pretty impressive. Especially after they told me the spring rates. I think the wife's NC is going to get a set, when I can come up with $2k... Anyway, long post, but if you're anything other than a hard core racer, FM sells something that will work. And the VMaxx is good enough for casual HPDE. If you're running R-comps, and drive well/fast enough to make use of them, you'll want more spring rate, which means FM Fox, or 949 Xida... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 I don't really have a straight answer for you because it really depends on what the goals for the car are. The V-Maxx Classics like what I have are not remotely a 'real' track suspension, springs are too soft damping is too low. They are a very nice budget street leaning coilovers which are competent on the track. I have stock anti-roll bars with 15x8 wheels with Bridgestone RE-11A tires and for the track they are far too soft, with lots of body roll. On the street I can feel they are under dampened giving them a fairly harsh feeling in spite of their lower spring rates. I bought them because they offered a great entry point for all inclusive suspension. Once I get a few other things sorted out I'd love to go with the Feal 441 Road Race suspension with more street friendly spring rates. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Forgot about Feal... couple of guys who are active on the Miata forums and are hardcore racers are using them with good results. Truth is if you want damping good enough to control race level spring rates, you're going to spend $1.5-2k on coilovers. Everything else is a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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