I Need Some Ideas

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

True, I just was not sure what he want out of the car.

Chris Swearingen · Postby **Chris Swearingen** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

There are a lot of ways to upgrade your miata. The best place to start is with all the basic maintenance items. When was the timing belt done? Does it have good plugs and wires? Fluids changed? Is the crank pulley bolt/keyway in good shape? ( do a search on short nose crank in the forums listed ) Any maintenance items you know are bad, ie anything broken?

After that is all done. You then have to answer some of the other questions above. What do you want the car to do? Do you want to compete in a sanctioned event? (*Shameless plug for the scca autocross on Feb 10th registration closes Thursday at 10 am www.rmsolo.org ) If so read the rules before doing any other mods.

My miata has had a little work done to it, so I would be glad to share anything I have learned, but an idea of where you want to go would help.

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SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

Awesome information guys thanks for helpn him out

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

Laurel stop it

he's not gonna put a rotary in his car lol.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

calm down. He can do a lot with what he has.

Chris Swearingen · Postby **Chris Swearingen** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:14

Did we scare dragon off?

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:14

lol PM him :P

dragonprey · Postby **dragonprey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

Power? Yeah Cornering? meh
Street only? yeah Autocross?nope Drag racing?maybe
What are you looking to spend? not a lot
Are you looking to do the work yourself? if i can

I hate to burst everyones bubbles (and thanks for the awesome suggestions i really appreciate it) but i might be getting another car. sorry guys

Spinalhaven · Postby **Spinalhaven** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

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I hate to burst everyones bubbles (and thanks for the awesome suggestions i really appreciate it) but i might be getting another car. sorry guys[/b]

ZOMG I'm not the only one who hates my Miata

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

get another mazda

Chris Swearingen · Postby **Chris Swearingen** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

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Power? Yeah Cornering? meh
Street only? yeah Autocross?nope Drag racing?maybe
What are you looking to spend? not a lot
Are you looking to do the work yourself? if i can

I hate to burst everyones bubbles (and thanks for the awesome suggestions i really appreciate it) but i might be getting another car. sorry guys[/b]

Miatas aren't for everyone, and they really don't align with your goals very well. We would still be glad to help you where we can, even with another car.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

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Miatas aren't for everyone, and they really don't align with your goals very well. We would still be glad to help you where we can, even with another car.[/b]

Agree, What ever you decide to get i am sure we can help get you started in the tuning world.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

No matter what you end up with we will help you all we can. Just DO NOT buy a new car and put NOS on is and blow the motor. NOS looks cheap for the amount of power but it is expensive to do right.

dragonprey · Postby **dragonprey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14

well guys thanks for the support. at least i got a place to come with my questions. i would get another mazda but there isnt really anything that interests me. and i would never put NOS on any vehicle i ever own. i dont need that power. but im lookin for another car. im thinkin a v-dub.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:14

Great cars, just stay away from the 1.8T motors. They had a lot of problems.

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