nmwisima's '96 Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject: nmwisima's '96 Miata

Hey,
just thought I share the evolution of my hamble project with you guys.

I m not very fond of the Greek MX-5 community, they re a bit snob Mad

You, in the other hand are like a family to me Smile

Hope you can tolarate a foreigner here Confused

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject:

A bit of sissy things done to the car sofar and to near future, but who cares right?

So 1st day I bought the Miata was dirty and like this:
AE86 : Projects > nmwisimas 96 Miata

so next few days I bought an anti-theft system locking the brake pedal with the steering wheel and a... cover to... cover it Smile

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject:

Then when the car was insured I took it for a good wash and start driving around opened top.

Eventually it drifts with a little try.

Oh, its just the 1.6 model claimed by Mazda to make only 90 PS.
All dynos though, prove the engine has 105. Not a big difference but its something Wink

It desperatelly needs new shocks (the ones I use now must have done 90.000 km) Shocked

But I desided its good to change the rims also.

And the Torsen will follow.

Turbo can wait... Wink

So, also bought new floor mats (claimed to offer a 19 PS boost to the engine Puh

):

And ordered from Germany a shift and handbrake boots also, black leather with grey stitching Smile

Got a new shift knob also, exactly the same as in the AE86, just a plain brushed alouminum shere.

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject:

Since I decided to change the rims I had to go to 15'' from 14'' so in the future I can fit the biggest 1.8 brakes Drool

So I started Photoshoping rims.

Like these two TSW I found in good prices:
AE86 : Projects > nmwisimas 96 Miata

But as NoHachi said in the past, the Miata is made for lightweight rims.
And since the OZ Superlegera is a bit expensive, I only had one chance:

The Miata Mk2 oem classic rims in 15'' weight only 5,1kg each (TSW around 8+).

When I made the photoshop I was conviensed Smile

But I had to sell my 14'' to get the 15'' and a collegue of mine wanted them.
Of course he had no money, so he offered to trade his 17x7 Advanti Racing with my 14x5,5 Artec Stupid

Today we changed rims and OF COURSE the 17'' are for sale!

Nice but not for me! Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

LOL! It looks more like your miata has bicycle wheels under it. Very Happy

However: very nice to see your miata and you being happy with her. Smile

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject:

Bicycle....hmmm....If you could feel how heavy they are you would change your mind Very Happy

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

wait a minute, you sold your hachi??!

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

Are you kidding me? Where were you when I posted the infamous "Sold the AE today" topic? At the offtopic section... Stupid

So, yes.

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject:

I think the rims would look cool if you would have a bodykit and lowerd car.
Now the rims are overdone compare to the car

Takumi Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 372 Location: Wroclaw PL

the mx-5 community around the world is a bit gay (not that theres anything wrong with that)... not snob Wink

ehhehee, only joking... if it's a gay car you like, go ahead! Wink

heheh.

Wataru Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 71 Location: Hungary

Congrat for the MX-5! My daily driver is a 2003 1.8. Handling is amazing.
The hungarian Miata community looks like an exeption, 'cause they are friendly and has no "gay" or "snob" attitude.

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

I do not intead to keep these stupidly-large-Fast&Furious rims.

They will go asap!

Gay community? Maybe.

I found topics like "MX5 and iPod" or "MX5, is it a car for everybody?" Stupid

I thought I wanna throw up Very Happy

But I m here, not there, right?

KMA...

Takumi Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 372 Location: Wroclaw PL

me be only joking.

i always used the miata in need for speed underground in drifts Wink

cool car

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:44 pm Post subject:

Just noticed your sig. You have 3 cars? Damn. Hate you.

Takumi Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 372 Location: Wroclaw PL

not 3.

I have 4.

and I just got told there is one with some rear end damage somewhere....

So it might be 5 soon.

I like you too Wink

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject:

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject:

okay so i've read the infamous thread. since it is a bit outdatted i'll continue to flame you here. Smile

Belive me i know how it is when you put so much money in it and stuff still dont work. I was about to sell my hachi 2 times. But still decided to hang in here. Love it to much. So its a shame no doubt; but maybe when you have more time or money, you'll get a new hachi and fix it up.

Onto the miata. Surely its a great car. I was so surprised how it handles. Its pretty much the best handling car ever. its so neutral, just perfect. Couldnt say its a drift machine tho. I think it has a bit of a short wheelbase for that purpose. Though i had the most fun of my life drifting a miata in snow. Cheerleader

(Note: my hachi died just before winter).

My friend (whose miata i've driven) had this terrible accident 2 months ago. The miata is tottaled; it crashed into a concrete fence, roled over, grinded the roof on the asphalt for some 50metres and than crashed into another concrete fence.. Amazingly the roof had withstood the impact, so my friend got it of only w/ some bruises and a light concusion. And had no safety arches, so those seats have done their job for sure. safety wise that miata isnt so bad. though the side impact might be dangerous..

anyway its a great car, hope you have many happy moments w/ it; besides i think miata suits your poser-nature more than the AE86. Evil or Very Mad

oh and when buying rims go for the WORK EQUIP 4 spoke shuriken type. those are made for miata.. ill try and find a pic..

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:21 pm Post subject:

Taken from dAYTONA's Sig: "Red 1983 Zenki & Silver/Black Zenki 1985 Spare Parts Cars"

Thats SO wrong on SO many levels!

Very Happy

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:22 pm Post subject:

aaah, here we go:

AE86 : Projects > nmwisimas 96 Miata

perfection! expensive but well worth the cash.

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject:

darn, that is lovely miata!!! so hope your car will be like that soon? Smile

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject:

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject:

Damn perfect I agree.

Damn expensive the rims are Very Happy

Damn I wanna stay stock for a while.

Damn Apolan. Summer is near, you ll wanna come in Greece to enjoy the sun of our beautifull islands, I ll find out, come and give you a bitter taste of my -big- posser-nature Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

All i can read is: "bla bla bla i betrayed the ae community with this girly car" Very Happy

I know greece is nice, was there before on an island near Albanian border (krf - dunno how you call it). But with all do respect, try to restrain yourself from showing off your big "nature", or whatever you like to call it. Puh

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

Korfu, its name is Korfu.

You should see the other side of Greece, the Aegean not the Ionian sea Wink

I dont usually show off wwith words, but for you I made an exception. You deserved it Wink

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:15 pm Post subject:

Oh so it was just words; i thoght you wanted to show me your big "nature". Because i would gladly redirect you to some other forums where everybody like to show their "nature" off. Very Happy