Tall, 6'4", first time Miata owner
#1
Tall, 6'4", first time Miata owner
So, here's my intro post. I'm 6'4" and this is my first Miata, a '99 NB. I'm 31 years old and a hobbyist mechanic, welder, fabricator. I received this Miata as a partial trade toward a car I sold. Before I even drove the car I modified the floor pan, installed a racing seat, and built a turbo kit. Just a note, the bumper was that way when I got it.
#5
Setup is a mish-mosh of parts.
FM Cast Manifold
3" SS downpipe, homebuilt
2" aluminum turbo piping
Unknown FMIC
Ebay BOV
AEM Failsafe UEGO/Boost gauge
ME221 ECU running auto tune with the AEM failsafe
Turbo is a T25 with a Nissan (SR20DET) hot side and Mistubishi (4g63) cold side.
I spent money where I felt like it mattered. Overall running really well at 8 psi. I have a couple of holes in my tune, but working to getting it running well.
FM Cast Manifold
3" SS downpipe, homebuilt
2" aluminum turbo piping
Unknown FMIC
Ebay BOV
AEM Failsafe UEGO/Boost gauge
ME221 ECU running auto tune with the AEM failsafe
Turbo is a T25 with a Nissan (SR20DET) hot side and Mistubishi (4g63) cold side.
I spent money where I felt like it mattered. Overall running really well at 8 psi. I have a couple of holes in my tune, but working to getting it running well.
#8
On another note, If anyone is curious about the seat and mounting for me to fit here is a thread on GRM about it.
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo.../125200/page1/
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo.../125200/page1/
#10
Plan is evolving.
I have this car, a e36 M3 Sedan, and a 1g Eagle Talon.
I would like to track the car. I think the seat configuration will allow me to pass tech, even at my height. So, the near term modifications list include:
- Hard Dog Ace Roll Bar
- Larger fuel injectors
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges
Thanks for the welcome sixshooter. I used to live in Tampa and attended many FAST and Corvette club auto crosses. We have probably met at some point.
I have this car, a e36 M3 Sedan, and a 1g Eagle Talon.
I would like to track the car. I think the seat configuration will allow me to pass tech, even at my height. So, the near term modifications list include:
- Hard Dog Ace Roll Bar
- Larger fuel injectors
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges
Thanks for the welcome sixshooter. I used to live in Tampa and attended many FAST and Corvette club auto crosses. We have probably met at some point.
#13
Thanks for the info. If I had kept the stock seat and seat mounting points I would have tried this, but the seat install made leg room a non issue. My main concern now is torso length/height. I like the driving position in the car, but I still have some fear I will be above the "broomstick". Once I get the roll bar in I will find out.
#15
Plan is evolving.
I have this car, a e36 M3 Sedan, and a 1g Eagle Talon.
I would like to track the car. I think the seat configuration will allow me to pass tech, even at my height. So, the near term modifications list include:
- Hard Dog Ace Roll Bar
- Larger fuel injectors
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges
Thanks for the welcome sixshooter. I used to live in Tampa and attended many FAST and Corvette club auto crosses. We have probably met at some point.
I have this car, a e36 M3 Sedan, and a 1g Eagle Talon.
I would like to track the car. I think the seat configuration will allow me to pass tech, even at my height. So, the near term modifications list include:
- Hard Dog Ace Roll Bar
- Larger fuel injectors
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges
Thanks for the welcome sixshooter. I used to live in Tampa and attended many FAST and Corvette club auto crosses. We have probably met at some point.
#16
According to their website and the conversation I had with Harddog, it is the exact same height, diameter, and material as the hardcore. With the position of my seat, it is the only one that will work and be track legal. The other variants have a bracket that runs down the rear interior bulkhead. I am using this area for my seat.
#17
This is something I have considered. It would require some rework of my mounting points, but I'm keeping it as an option. I think I might be good with my current configuration. RE: the steering wheel, I replaced the stock with a DPI QR and a Momo wheel. It added several inches of additional space.
#20
Sorry for the delayed response. Just saw this. Comfort is very good now. Initially, the padding had no lumbar support. I went to a fabric store and got some 1" foam padding. I cut a 12" wide strip and superglued it where i needed support. Now it is just about perfect.
The only thing i would change if i did it again is rake the seat back another 10 degrees. It is a little to vertical, but not bad.
The only thing i would change if i did it again is rake the seat back another 10 degrees. It is a little to vertical, but not bad.