Nickt93's Build Thread - 1995 FMII
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Thanks man! I do what I can - I know the car is faster than I am, so right now I'm just looking to get as much seat time as possible.
Yep - it's at 12psi. The PO weighed the car before I bought it and it was 2080lbs, but I don't know what conditions he weighed it under (hardtop on or off? driver in the car or not? how much fuel in the tank? etc.) and the car is a lot different now than it was then. I've added the turbo, wider (and heavier) wheels, some interior trim, a dashboard, windows, etc. I'll probably put it on the scale again soon just out of curiosity.
Yep - it's at 12psi. The PO weighed the car before I bought it and it was 2080lbs, but I don't know what conditions he weighed it under (hardtop on or off? driver in the car or not? how much fuel in the tank? etc.) and the car is a lot different now than it was then. I've added the turbo, wider (and heavier) wheels, some interior trim, a dashboard, windows, etc. I'll probably put it on the scale again soon just out of curiosity.
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Last winter I did the turbo install, and this winter I'm working on the suspension. My car is in pieces at the moment - brakes removed, suspension out, control arms off the car, and I'm about halfway through installing the Energy Suspension master kit. I repainted the control arms while they were out (pic below) and am adding zerk fittings as well so that I can keep the suspension lubed. When I put it all back together, the JIC Magics are going in.
I've also got frame rails to install, and a hard oil drain line from FM.
Here are a few pics of the car as it sits right now
![](http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3650/081cj.jpg)
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Freshly painted control arms
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The Energy Suspension Kit
I've also got frame rails to install, and a hard oil drain line from FM.
Here are a few pics of the car as it sits right now
![](http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3650/081cj.jpg)
![](http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2678/086hg.jpg)
Freshly painted control arms
![](http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4153/089yg.jpg)
The Energy Suspension Kit
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Cool.. we both own a track miata and a Supra! Mine's a '89 7MGTE (staying that way too). Building the miata AND the Supra is hitting my wallet good. Great looking and FAST build - love the flat black!
Nice vids... I've GOT to get my *** up to Nashville and RA in the next several months. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.
Nice vids... I've GOT to get my *** up to Nashville and RA in the next several months. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.
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Yep. Not that much additional effort, and good for the peace of mind.
That's great man! I used to have a MKIII Supra too - it was a 1990 NA. I bought it in 1996 with only about 30k on the clock. I found out later it had been in a major accident, but never had any problems with the car (except when it got side swiped by a drunk driver). Here are some pics - the first is one is from my friend who I sold the car to, the second pic is what happened when I left the car in my front yard to sell it.
I'll keep an eye out for you at the track!
![](http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8011/223440528694681.jpg)
Cool.. we both own a track miata and a Supra! Mine's a '89 7MGTE (staying that way too). Building the miata AND the Supra is hitting my wallet good. Great looking and FAST build - love the flat black!
Nice vids... I've GOT to get my *** up to Nashville and RA in the next several months. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.
Nice vids... I've GOT to get my *** up to Nashville and RA in the next several months. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.
I'll keep an eye out for you at the track!
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I'm building a paint booth in my garage and am about to paint the car, so I figured I would post a few final pictures of the flat black before the new paint job:
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Blank out plate I made to hold the Link keypad:
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Random interior shot:
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I started stripping last night...the paint that is:
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_aAJssjPw7mE/S9BRmlE2FEI/AAAAAAAACTY/srr77bEGz8Y/s800/miata%20paint%20strip.jpg)
This is the beginning to the frame of the paint booth. Once I finish the structure, I'll put up plastic sheeting to close off the booth and use a pair of box fans to circulate air:
Blank out plate I made to hold the Link keypad:
Random interior shot:
I started stripping last night...the paint that is:
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/_aAJssjPw7mE/S9BRmlE2FEI/AAAAAAAACTY/srr77bEGz8Y/s800/miata%20paint%20strip.jpg)
This is the beginning to the frame of the paint booth. Once I finish the structure, I'll put up plastic sheeting to close off the booth and use a pair of box fans to circulate air:
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Thanks man - at the 32 I'm "old" by MT standards, so I guess I've had a little more time to get established, pay off debt, and accumulate cars. As for paying the bills, I'm a male prostitute (aka I work in a corporate office).
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I'm 28, so I've got 4 years to catch up with you. Seriously, I'm not complaining...I work in an indie bookstore, I just bought a house (that I can afford), and the only debt I've got are my student loans. I just want more money for frivolous stuff instead of the important stuff. I would've shot myself in the face by now if I was in an office.
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At least you got a free set of the '94-'97 brakes Mark
... I'm 36 with 3 girls under 6... I AM in my mid-life crisis, don't know what I'll be when they're in their teens... probably dead, that's why I'm trying to have fun now!
What paint scheme are you thinking?
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What paint scheme are you thinking?
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Porsche Mint Green. It's not for everyone, but hey - neither are Miatas. Since this is my racecar, I figured it was a good opportunity to do something a little bit different. I've got two black cars, a silver, and a white car in my driveway right now...I need some color in my life!
![](http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/Mint+Green+RS011238474167.jpg)
In front
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Thanks Sean - I know you'll take good care of her
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In front
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Porsche Mint Green. It's not for everyone, but hey - neither are Miatas. Since this is my racecar, I figured it was a good opportunity to do something a little bit different. I've got two black cars, a silver, and a white car in my driveway right now...I need some color in my life!
![](http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/Mint+Green+RS011238474167.jpg)
In front
![](http://www.titanic.co.uk/galleryimages/4165.jpeg)
Thanks Sean - I know you'll take good care of her![wink](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/Mint+Green+RS011238474167.jpg)
In front
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Thanks Sean - I know you'll take good care of her
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I'll be posting updates all along the way, so you'll see it here first!
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The ultrashields are great - probably as comfortable as hard unpadded metal seats can be. I've driven the car car on a couple of several hour road trips for track events, etc. and it hasn't been too bad.