Hi from a noob in edmonton.
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Hi guys, I've been lurking around for months reading the massive amount of information this site has. I figured what the hell... why not introduce myself?
I haven't seen alot of modified Sunbursts/Yellow miatas around here so maybe I'll be one of the few?
When I was 16, I didn't really know much about cars except for the fact it has 4 wheels.![Giggle](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/gay.gif)
During my friends birthday, his cousin which was the owner of a '90 FM powered miata took me for a spin. HOLY CRAP! that thing just flew. Ever since then I've always wanted one.
5 years later, I finally managed to get my hands on one. I bought it in October 2008, and I have only driven it a few times before winter fell upon ooooh... Edmonton, Alberta. (Gets sorta cold up here you see...)
This was how it looked when I got her...If you look closely, my first baby is in the background...Gotta keep it in the Mazda Family
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Previous owner did most of the work...but I'll be 'upgrading' the upgrades while time goes on.
Exterior: Flyin Miata Lowering Springs, Tokiko Illuminas, Konig Wheels (not sure of the model), Mid-Tenn flush headlights.
Power: Greddy turbo kit w/ cracked manifold, VTA BOV, Catalytic Converter delete, Magnaflow muffler, Intercooler, 305cc injectors, Greddy E-manage Blue, Profec-II Electronic Boost Controller, Aftermarket clutch..
I think thats it from what I can tell... Due to the cracked manifold and wanting more of an 'upgradable' path. I ditched the manifold/turbo/downpipe.
Also sold the Flush kit and putting the stock barn doors back on.
Currently in the works... I purchased a BEGI-S SS downpipe and when it comes, it will be mated with a FM (begi manufactured) Log Cast Manifold. For the turbo, I picked up a t25 from a redtop sr20det. Theres alot more work to make the turbo fit than I initially thought it out to be, but the only thing thats really concerning me is the power steering lines are in the way of the compressor housing.
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This is the state its currently in, working on it here and there (the weather makes it unmotivating).
Hopefully I'll be able to finish whatever I need by April, so then it would be ready for some top-down cruising!
I haven't seen alot of modified Sunbursts/Yellow miatas around here so maybe I'll be one of the few?
When I was 16, I didn't really know much about cars except for the fact it has 4 wheels.
![Giggle](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/gay.gif)
During my friends birthday, his cousin which was the owner of a '90 FM powered miata took me for a spin. HOLY CRAP! that thing just flew. Ever since then I've always wanted one.
5 years later, I finally managed to get my hands on one. I bought it in October 2008, and I have only driven it a few times before winter fell upon ooooh... Edmonton, Alberta. (Gets sorta cold up here you see...)
This was how it looked when I got her...If you look closely, my first baby is in the background...Gotta keep it in the Mazda Family
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Previous owner did most of the work...but I'll be 'upgrading' the upgrades while time goes on.
Exterior: Flyin Miata Lowering Springs, Tokiko Illuminas, Konig Wheels (not sure of the model), Mid-Tenn flush headlights.
Power: Greddy turbo kit w/ cracked manifold, VTA BOV, Catalytic Converter delete, Magnaflow muffler, Intercooler, 305cc injectors, Greddy E-manage Blue, Profec-II Electronic Boost Controller, Aftermarket clutch..
I think thats it from what I can tell... Due to the cracked manifold and wanting more of an 'upgradable' path. I ditched the manifold/turbo/downpipe.
Also sold the Flush kit and putting the stock barn doors back on.
Currently in the works... I purchased a BEGI-S SS downpipe and when it comes, it will be mated with a FM (begi manufactured) Log Cast Manifold. For the turbo, I picked up a t25 from a redtop sr20det. Theres alot more work to make the turbo fit than I initially thought it out to be, but the only thing thats really concerning me is the power steering lines are in the way of the compressor housing.
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This is the state its currently in, working on it here and there (the weather makes it unmotivating).
Hopefully I'll be able to finish whatever I need by April, so then it would be ready for some top-down cruising!
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Its funny how turbo'd miatas have that effect. I had a stock 95 m edition for a while, and then had an opportunity to test drive a turbo'd 91 over 2 years ago. I sore I was done with miatas, but I have never forgotten that test drive which is why I had to buy one again, this time with the turbo.....amazing! Keep working on her, the weather will turn eventually!!
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Its funny how turbo'd miatas have that effect. I had a stock 95 m edition for a while, and then had an opportunity to test drive a turbo'd 91 over 2 years ago. I sore I was done with miatas, but I have never forgotten that test drive which is why I had to buy one again, this time with the turbo.....amazing! Keep working on her, the weather will turn eventually!!
Another feature I liked about it was... its totally a sleeper looking car and wasn't a popular car among my friends. Hell, I don't see miatas around too regularly. Maybe a couple times a week and its the same ones.
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I know if I depower my steering while, it would make life ALOT easier. But I grew up with power steering...I don't think I could live with it! Actually when I bought my miata the previous owner had the belt off, I drove around without P/S. Didn't like it too much :(
I'm going to try to keep the P/S, see if I can modify the lines..which I doubt is going to work.
I'm going to try to keep the P/S, see if I can modify the lines..which I doubt is going to work.
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Search around a bit, having just the belt off will make it feel horrible.
If done properly depowered Miatas are the ****. You get used to it real quick. and you'll love it in the end. there has to be a million threads on this..
The general conscientious around here, if I'm not mistaken is: Power steering equals mega sissy/ panty waste to a superhero degree.
Nice car and welcome to the forums..
If done properly depowered Miatas are the ****. You get used to it real quick. and you'll love it in the end. there has to be a million threads on this..
The general conscientious around here, if I'm not mistaken is: Power steering equals mega sissy/ panty waste to a superhero degree.
Nice car and welcome to the forums..
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Search around a bit, having just the belt off will make it feel horrible.
If done properly depowered Miatas are the ****. You get used to it real quick. and you'll love it in the end. there has to be a million threads on this..
The general conscientious around here, if I'm not mistaken is: Power steering equals mega sissy/ panty waste to a superhero degree.
Nice car and welcome to the forums..
If done properly depowered Miatas are the ****. You get used to it real quick. and you'll love it in the end. there has to be a million threads on this..
The general conscientious around here, if I'm not mistaken is: Power steering equals mega sissy/ panty waste to a superhero degree.
Nice car and welcome to the forums..
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Welcome Aphongt. We're neighbours, it seems. Are you a member of the local club? You should check it out as it's a great group of people, a huge number of which run turbo cars. More importantly, membership gives you access to some great autocross events held at Namao (our local decommissioned air base, for those out-of-towners).
Like you, I can't wait for spring to come. All this snow and cold is depressing.
Like you, I can't wait for spring to come. All this snow and cold is depressing.
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I wasn't very clear. Getting MY Miata down that far south will be difficult, especially if I want to bring it back again for our summer here (autocross season, club drives, etc.). Another, separate project car probably will be a hard sell with the wife, so that's not really an option either.
Either way, I can be warm but will be forced to drive a more boring vehicle.
Either way, I can be warm but will be forced to drive a more boring vehicle.
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I wasn't very clear. Getting MY Miata down that far south will be difficult, especially if I want to bring it back again for our summer here (autocross season, club drives, etc.). Another, separate project car probably will be a hard sell with the wife, so that's not really an option either.
Either way, I can be warm but will be forced to drive a more boring vehicle.
Either way, I can be warm but will be forced to drive a more boring vehicle.
Sorry for the comments. It won{t happen again.
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Don't be sorry - I wasn't trying to be snide. I just thought I wasn't clear. Maybe I just have cabin fever or SAD, or some combination thereof.
Good luck on your build - it sounds like a fun project. Which part of the "Sunny Spanish speaking Non US Caribbean" do you hail from?
Good luck on your build - it sounds like a fun project. Which part of the "Sunny Spanish speaking Non US Caribbean" do you hail from?
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I actually hail from the other side of the pond but I live In Dominican Republic. (Next to PR).
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