Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
(Post 1080783)
Jeff - There are a couple of threads, one very recent, on seats. I would not look at Ultrashields for something that is not a dedicated track car.
Elise seats are great in theory, but as Mark said, no way you will find a set for tree-fiddy. I would look for some entry level (or used) Sparcos/Corbeaus/Cobras/Momos or recover some stock seats. (True story: My ex girlfriend, of the very skinny butt variety, wouldn't take more than an hour trip in the car after sitting in it for a few hours between Jax and Savannah one time.) |
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Got the door cards partially done. Going to wait until I get the doors back to do the final cuts.
I'm going to try to do Porsche RS style door pulls so that I will only have one strap and window lever on each door. I'm fine with locking the door on the outside. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386652690 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386652690 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386652690 I've got more than enough ABS Plastic left to do 2 more cars if anyone needs any. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1081225)
I've got more than enough ABS Plastic left to do 2 more cars if anyone needs any.
You know, I've been meaning to tell you this for awhile. You have a future in the car restoration/modification business if you were ever inclined to pursue such a thing. Seriously. The only problem I see is that it would be hard for you to have employees. No one else could ever measure up. |
Shit dude, i'd buy some completed door panels for the right price. PM ME!
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Originally Posted by Pinky
(Post 1081199)
Elise seats are great in theory, but trust me, as an Elise owner, I can tell you that you don't want to be in them for more than a few hours at a clip.
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Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1081306)
Man, that looks great. I just happen to have 2 Miatas. I'm game. Let me know on shipping to 76049. :D You know, I've been meaning to tell you this for awhile. You have a future in the car restoration/modification business if you were ever inclined to pursue such a thing. Seriously. The only problem I see is that it would be hard for you to have employees. No one else could ever measure up. Plus as you said finding good help would be a trifle difficult! Fire and Hornet consider yourselves reserved on the extra door panels. It will be a while though. Gotta see how these first ones turn out before I make another 2 pair. If the templates fit perfectly then I'll work on the extra door cards for you guys. GOOD NEWS though! Just got the phone call from the body shop saying my car is all painted! If I can make it down tonight I'll get some pictures. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1081416)
Fire and Hornet consider yourselves reserved on the extra door panels. It will be a while though. Gotta see how these first ones turn out before I make another 2 pair. If the templates fit perfectly then I'll work on the extra door cards for you guys.
GOOD NEWS though! Just got the phone call from the body shop saying my car is all painted! If I can make it down tonight I'll get some pictures. In for car pr0n |
Originally Posted by Fireindc
(Post 1081421)
Awesome. Thanks man. SO STOKED to see the car, did you go with LSB ? It's going to be so sexy.
In for car pr0n Also let me know if you and Hornet want the regular door handle hole cut out. I'm just doing a single strap but I don't know if you both want that. Also if you have power windows as well. |
I have power windows, i'd take them pretty much blank and cut my own door handles or come up with a pull solution like you area. Just blank ABS panel with mounting points and whatnot would do perfect.
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I've got manual cranks and am doing a door pull for race seats/door bars/etc. on my new red track-only car. I need to start a thread on that one.
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A little teaser before I go pick up the doors and hood. *gulp* my god does LSB look good in person.
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*Fap*
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Pretty sure when you're done here you will own one of my favorite Miatas ever. And I'm sure I'm not alone.
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You are making me start to hate my car.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1081839)
You are making me start to hate my car.
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Oh, that looks nice, LSB is perfect on a miata. On your seats, search or pm Keith Tanner, he swears be a certain replacement seat foam that he says is magical$$, might want to give it a shot at least on the ass pad of the drivers seat.
Did you find that heat shielding Emilio uses for the trans tunnel? |
Originally Posted by jacob300zx
(Post 1081853)
Oh, that looks nice, LSB is perfect on a miata. On your seats, search or pm Keith Tanner, he swears be a certain replacement seat foam that he says is magical$$, might want to give it a shot at least on the ass pad of the drivers seat.
Did you find that heat shielding Emilio uses for the trans tunnel? Yes. I got the interior carpet/heatshield thing and then the transmission tunnel wrap. Also they had this 28" downpipe 1/2 sleeve that goes over the top 1/2 of your downpipe rated to something silly like 2,000+ degrees Celsius. Also got some new aluminum reflective tape for the master cylinders and the lines. |
God damn, that LSB looks nice. Glad you went blue my friend.
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Here are the rest. Paint isn't perfect on the interior/engine bay, but it is still better than what I could have done with a spray can! All in all no complaints from me. Couple little mess ups here are there but nothing a little 2k wet sand paper can't take car of.
Luckily they gave me the left over paint too so I can do touchups if needed. Again though, I wasn't going for a showroom $6k paint job, just something that wasn't...shit. Excuse the paint dust, I just quickly went over it with some detail spray. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386810720 |
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