• Left Mazdas but not for long

Posted: **Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:14**

Despite selling the RX7 a year and a half ago, I couldn't stay away. Last May I picked up a 2000 NB so that I could track it. Something I didn't do a lot of with the Seven. Since a lot of Miatas seemed to be popping up, thought I'd share mine.

I picked it up from an older gentlemen in Denver. After signing the title, I called a Craigslist ad that was selling a hardtop. Picked it up on the way home. I was a little nervous driving from Denver to the Springs with only the front latches holding the top down but I didn't have much choice. Luckily, no incidents!

Here she is the day I got her before and after the hardtop.

First mods were the FM VMaxx Track kit and sway bar kit. Also, picked up the TRMotorsports C3M 15x9s with BFG Rivals.

Only thing left to do was track it! Signed up with two AutoX clubs in the area.

A run at today's AutoX. Still learning to drive the car.

http://youtu.be/EVe4KquP7l0

Posted: **Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:14**

You forgot to add the day it left Colorado.

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

nice car. How have you been?

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

Nice, you jumped in with both feet. I like it!

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

Nice Miata! The 9" wide wheels look beefy to say the least!

I've really gotta get out there and join an autoX club or 2! If only I didn't work nights & weekends....

Do you still find yourself missing the RX-7?

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

RX-7 Chris wrote:nice car. How have you been?

Thanks, Chris. Been doing great! San Antonio isn't so bad. A lot of things to do with the family. Not a bad place to spend my last few years in the Air Force before I retire.

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

roninsoldier83 wrote:Nice Miata! The 9" wide wheels look beefy to say the least!

I've really gotta get out there and join an autoX club or 2! If only I didn't work nights & weekends....

Do you still find yourself missing the RX-7?

Get out there! It's a blast. I actually don't think about it much. I think its because I have something else that keeps me from thinking about it. I'm working to hit 1-2 AutoX per month so my mind will be on that most of the time. How can I get better?!

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

PXRdriFT wrote:Thanks, Chris. Been doing great! San Antonio isn't so bad. A lot of things to do with the family. Not a bad place to spend my last few years in the Air Force before I retire.

Any plans on where to live after retirement?

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

Must be nice to fit in a Miata and successfully compete at a much lower cost LOL. When are you doing a rotary swap? LOL

Glad to hear you're doing well. Are you still planning on moving back to C Springs?

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

The plan is to move back to the Springs. We still own our house out there.

Posted: **Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14**

Saul_Good wrote:You forgot to add the day it left Colorado.

.... That's a mighty big trailer for such a tiny little car!

Posted: **Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:14**

PXRdriFT wrote:The plan is to move back to the Springs. We still own our house out there.

That's what I figured but I wasn't sure. Good to hear!

Posted: **Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:14**

Welcome back! Nice ride, and it looks like you're enjoying it. Hope to get mine out to some events this year, too.

Posted: **Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:14**

Thanks, bro! Been following your thread. Awesome build!