95 Flyin Miata thread

[Boostin'likeAboss]

I'm looking at mx-5's more and more everyday....

I just cant get over how badass it must be to have the same whp as my car, but weigh 1,000lbs less.

I really like the style of a white hard top NC, coupled with a FM SC kit....

but this NA is BAMF, everyone says the NA is the way to go and I enjoy turbo's more than SC's....

If you want to post more videos I'm sure no one would complain

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Boostin'likeAboss I'm looking at mx-5's more and more everyday.... I just cant get over how badass it must be to have the same whp as my car, but weigh 1,000lbs less. I really like the style of a white hard top NC, coupled with a FM SC kit.... but this NA is BAMF, everyone says the NA is the way to go and I enjoy turbo's more than SC's.... If you want to post more videos I'm sure no one would complain

I'll have more videos and pictures to come once spring is here. Quite a few track days planned, and I'm sure I'll do the occasional auto-x in between.

[Tyhackman15]

And I have some good comparison data for when I'm back at Blackhawk with my new tire setup. GPS data from last fall, best lap I managed was a 1:28.8. Novice group was a mistake, so much traffic.

[Tyhackman15]

Tire plans changed, one more year on street tires (probably a good thing since I'm a noob). Found some brand new 225 rivals on 6uls for a solid deal. Sadly they're 15x8s so they'll be getting street duty and the rivals will go on my 15x9 jongbloeds.

Comparison pic next to a normal tire to show the toy car status of a miata lol.

[Tyhackman15]

And to show that the number on the tire is irrelevant..lol. that's a 225 rival next to a 235 comp2, both on 8" wide wheels.

[Neverlift]

I am not sure which is softer, my dick or your sidewalls after seeing that pic lol.

[Code Monkey]

^ That's an easy guess.

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Neverlift I am not sure which is softer, my dick or your sidewalls after seeing that pic lol.

Haha, well don't you worry. The tires will be on 9's before they ever see the road.

[Tyhackman15]

I need some opinions. If you could pick up a 110k 1.8l and 5 speed for $600, would you? It would be for nothing more than a backup in case of catastrophic failure.

Motor: ARP head studs, an OEM Mazda MLS headgasket, and had the head redone. The cylinder head was resurfaced, degreased, pressure checked, had a valve job, and had one valve replaced. Engine has approximately 110k on it. I also replaced the timing belt, water pump, and all top end gaskets, all done 7k miles ago

Trans has a freshly rebuilt shifter, stock clutch.

Thoughts? Good price?

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Code Monkey Slap some 15x9's on it and 225 tires.

Quoted for lolz. Almost a year after you saying this...

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Tyhackman15 I need some opinions. If you could pick up a 110k 1.8l and 5 speed for $600, would you? It would be for nothing more than a backup in case of catastrophic failure. Motor: ARP head studs, an OEM Mazda MLS headgasket, and had the head redone. The cylinder head was resurfaced, degreased, pressure checked, had a valve job, and had one valve replaced. Engine has approximately 110k on it. I also replaced the timing belt, water pump, and all top end gaskets, all done 7k miles ago Trans has a freshly rebuilt shifter, stock clutch. Thoughts? Good price?

@Code Monkey;

@Neverlift;
@Spencer@CorkSport;

Thoughts? I'm not familiar with pricing on this kind of stuff..

[Code Monkey]

If the guy has all the documentation and you can verify the engine is running and has good compression, it is a decent deal.

[SpencerC]

Originally Posted by Tyhackman15 @Code Monkey; @Neverlift; @Spencer@CorkSport; Thoughts? I'm not familiar with pricing on this kind of stuff..

Just the motor? Or the full car? Full car YES. Just motor and transmission... Worth it but not necessarily a killer price to just sit in the garage. AKA I'd say yes if I was doing a swap right now, I'd say no if it was just a backup.

[Neverlift]

I will second Spencer the Love Dispensers' response. It's not a great price, about what I would pay if I needed a 1.8 + trans right away.

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Spencer@CorkSport Just the motor? Or the full car? Full car YES. Just motor and transmission... Worth it but not necessarily a killer price to just sit in the garage. AKA I'd say yes if I was doing a swap right now, I'd say no if it was just a backup.

Originally Posted by Neverlift I will second Spencer the Love Dispensers' response. It's not a great price, about what I would pay if I needed a 1.8 + trans right away.

Yeah that's just motor and Trans. No car. I'll see if I can talk the guy down to $500 or so. Otherwise I'll hold off. My motor should be healthy, only about 30k on it. Knock on wood

[SpencerC]

Ya hold off. Or get a lower price. It really is up to you and the amount of extra mental safety knowing you have it sitting there. For me, that isn't as important. These engines are bullet proof though with a turbo it changes it a bit.

[Tyhackman15]

225 on a 9 vs 205 on an 8. Much camber lol.

[Tyhackman15]

Can't wait to try these tires out. For now I'm stuck with the 205's until I can get the damn fenders rolled.

Oh and a big +1 to Flying Miata's kit. I didn't touch the car all winter, just kept a tender on the battery in my basement. Went out, threw a cap full of oil in each cylinder to help with the dry start, and she fired right up. Drove it home without issue. Can't beat that.

[Tyhackman15]

Half way through rolling the fenders for the 225 Rival / 9 combo. They will be going on their maiden voyage tomorrow (just street duty, but still excited).

These 205 neogen's are surprisingly grippy in a straight line with regard to wheel spin, not so much in the turns lol.

[Neverlift]

Neogens are a really communicative tire. You know exactly what they are doing at all times. Great budget tire, but only 300 treadwear iirc, so slip should be expected.

[Tyhackman15]

Test drive went great, no rubbing yet but I'm sure I'll find a way to. Absolutely love how aggressive it looks with 225s

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[Tyhackman15]

With a passenger in the car on rough country roads, didn't rub once. Surprisingly easy to fit 225s on 9s. Loved the way it drove, can't wait to get them on the track.

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[Tyhackman15]

Well my stock coilpack is dying, screw spending $300 on a new one, time for LS2 coils. Wish me luck lol.

[Tyhackman15]

It was a good day. She fired up first try with these beastly coils.

[aaronc7]

LS powahhhh

[mrmonk7663]

Do you have a part number list for what was needed for the LS coils and is it on stock ECU or MS?

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by mrmonk7663 Do you have a part number list for what was needed for the LS coils and is it on stock ECU or MS?

I run hydra, same process for MS3 though. All you need are the coils and some wire, here's how I set them up. Wasted spark just like factory, only adjustment are the dwell times. And your factory plug wires have to be crimped down to fit the LS studs.

[Gr8Speed]

I can't wait to have you riding my ass the whole way around the track this weekend lol

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed I can't wait to have you riding my ass the whole way around the track this weekend lol

Get that pointer finger ready lol. But they're still calling for rain...so that blows

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Tyhackman15 Get that pointer finger ready lol. But they're still calling for rain...so that blows

I'll be like the dick in the RSX last weekend that wouldn't give me the point and instead was just overdriving the hell out of it and almost lost it multiple times.

[Tyhackman15]

Autobahn was a success, no good pics of the car yet. Only one close call, which @Gr8Speed; was riding along for lol. It was fun watching the corner guys force mustangs to give a miata the point by

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Tyhackman15 Autobahn was a success, no good pics of the car yet. Only one close call, which @Gr8Speed; was riding along for lol. It was fun watching the corner guys force mustangs to give a miata the point by

Photos up on the website already?

[Tyhackman15]

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed Photos up on the website already?

No they just have a small album on facebook right now.

[Tyhackman15]

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Had another hpde at black hawk farms. Trimmed 2 seconds from last year. Still braking too early, the more seat time the better. Gotta have more confidence in these wilwoods.

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[Nliiitend1]

Blackhawk is a lot of fun. I haven't been there in years, but I've been itching to get back up there soon...



...maybe I will later this season - in an ND.

[Tyhackman15]

Fancy Wilwood rotors are toast. As of right now the plan is to upgrade to an 11.75" kit (current is 11" rotor) and run good old fashioned (2 piece) blanks with the same dynalite calipers. Replacement cost will then be $50 a side vs $180 a side.

[Tyhackman15]

On further inspection, rotors are still good but turns out it had wilwood E pads, not rated for anything over 1000 degrees or so, explains the heat issues. So I'm upgrading to 11.75 anyway and will be running dtc60s. 11" kit is already sold. Ducting seal at the front of the car will be improved as well.

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[Tyhackman15]

Got some decent pictures from Blackhawk. The new 5.0's can go around a track, they are no joke.

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Tyhackman15 Got some decent pictures from Blackhawk. The new 5.0's can go around a track, they are no joke.

Unless brandon is driving them