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Quiksilver

5th October 2010, 07:28

I'm in for dyno day - where else did you post?

NAautoxer

5th October 2010, 08:13

huh? dyno day? my car is stock..

jbrumsey

5th October 2010, 08:37

I think it would be depressing to find out just how little power my stock Miata with 208k miles is making.

Braineack

5th October 2010, 09:10

you can still drive up and hang out; the drive through MD countryside was kinda nice. And you can see your dear friend Lars again!

NAautoxer

5th October 2010, 11:07

well if that's the case, i know i'll pass. hahahaa.

Braineack

5th October 2010, 11:14

Quite understandable.

Quiksilver

5th October 2010, 12:57

I think it would be depressing to find out just how little power my stock Miata with 208k miles is making.

Last time we did this, I dyno'ed my pure stock Miata, and was really impressed with how well the graphs looked (A/F, torque lines). Yeah, there was no power, but it was pretty cool nonetheless.

Got a new ECU chip in this time, so it'll be great to see the changes.

Braineack

5th October 2010, 13:42

i didn't scan my dynos from york, but they looked like this:

mine vs. Lars
http://www.boostedmiata.com/gallery2/d/10117-1/April-10_vs_Lars_dyno.jpg

shuiend

5th October 2010, 17:05

i didn't scan my dynos from york, but they looked like this:

mine vs. Lars
http://www.boostedmiata.com/gallery2/d/10117-1/April-10_vs_Lars_dyno.jpg

Boost is Fun.

Weekend Warrior

5th October 2010, 19:42

Lars' looks like my Spec Miata's

NAautoxer

6th October 2010, 06:54

hahahaa.. sure thing Alan..

Braineack

6th October 2010, 09:14

Lars' looks like my Spec Miata's

I want a spec miata that makes 210rwtq at 3400RPM as measured on an eddy brake!

shuiend

6th October 2010, 10:37

Lars' looks like my Spec Miata's

So that is why you are always pulling away from everyone else on the track.

Braineack

6th October 2010, 10:43

so who here has a 1.8L flywheel they can part with?

NAautoxer

6th October 2010, 13:09

i had one a while ago.. don't think i have it anymore.. i have a 1.6 honda flywheel.

shuiend

6th October 2010, 13:45

i had one a while ago.. don't think i have it anymore.. i have a 1.6 honda flywheel.

Thats because it is in my 92!

Skullzaflare

6th October 2010, 18:31

so who here has a 1.8L flywheel they can part with?

damn, the guy i sold my miata to i gave him a 1.8 flywheel with stock clutch. if you want, i can see if he wants to sell it

EMRA's Wreckerboy

7th October 2010, 10:10

Lars' looks like my Spec Miata's

Alan, everybody knows you are sandbagging when you say that. That looks like a typical mid-pack SM build to me.

potentialmuscle87

7th October 2010, 10:13

that reminds me we need to swap out the 5.0 you got in there and put the LS2 back in the cross weights are messed up with the 5.0

Weekend Warrior

7th October 2010, 10:20

That would be a fun class SMLS2....

potentialmuscle87

7th October 2010, 10:43

yeah, they'd have to run it with CMC in NASA it'd be like a CMC car that can actually turn

jbrumsey

7th October 2010, 10:47

Hey, I resemble that comment!

potentialmuscle87

7th October 2010, 11:19

lol

NAautoxer

7th October 2010, 13:23

Hey, I resemble that comment!

and that's have the problem..

techie_of_cr

7th October 2010, 18:54

any one have a trick how to fix sticky door handels? my driver side handel sticks out when i open the door

NAautoxer

7th October 2010, 22:53

hmm. pull the inner panel off and see if something inside needs grease.

shuiend

8th October 2010, 15:28

Does any one happen to have a spare 1.6 starter? I am up in town and pretty sure the one in my car is starting to die.

Weekend Warrior

8th October 2010, 16:02

I have one. Where will you be? I am at the garage and can bring it home with me.

shuiend

8th October 2010, 16:29

Thanks for the quick reply. Ended up just being the battery, which was OEM and had been in my other miata since 05 so only god actually know how old it was.

Lt. Dan

14th October 2010, 22:13

So, anybody up for Coffee on the 23rd?

NAautoxer

15th October 2010, 05:26

hmmm. i may be. that sounds like a good plan.. :)

hepcatz

15th October 2010, 08:23

Are you thinking early AM? I have an afternoon event at SP.

MazdaSC

15th October 2010, 16:58

So, anybody up for Coffee on the 23rd?

I am up for it!!! Usual place?

NovaWhite

15th October 2010, 20:52

Is Katies in Great Falls the "usual place?

I am up for it!!! Usual place?

Night Drives

16th October 2010, 08:22

If anyone needs a helmet, OGRacing has some good deals right now.

I just picked up an HJC AR-10. It's got a SA2005 sticker, but looks exactly like the new SA2010 model.

NAautoxer

16th October 2010, 08:24

If anyone needs a helmet, OGRacing has some good deals right now.

I just picked up an HJC AR-10. It's got a SA2005 sticker, but looks exactly like the new SA2010 model.

I think i'll be hitting up OG next weekend. :)

oh yeah, Katie's is not the normal place. Caribou Coffee in Bristow is.

NovaWhite

16th October 2010, 17:05

Caribou Coffee in Bristow

Thank you for the reply. :)

That is nice and close. I know some long out of the way back roads to get there from Fairfax. Count me in.

jbrumsey

16th October 2010, 17:56

I don't drink coffee but count me in!

Lt. Dan

16th October 2010, 23:42

Sorry, was at work today.... Yup Caribou in Bristow....

Hepcatz, what's happening out at Summit?

Claff

18th October 2010, 15:59

NCCBMW autocross at the SPK kart track on Saturday

NAautoxer

18th October 2010, 16:49

hmmm. karting or bmw ax.. maaaan. this is tough!

shuiend

18th October 2010, 17:07

hmmm. karting or bmw ax.. maaaan. this is tough!

Both.

Also details about the supercharger you talked about.

NAautoxer

18th October 2010, 20:42

it's sold. it was an incomplete mp45 for $500.. the supercharger was there, so was a lot of the brackets, but no crossover etc..

shuiend

18th October 2010, 22:35

it's sold. it was an incomplete mp45 for $500.. the supercharger was there, so was a lot of the brackets, but no crossover etc..

Ahh ok. You want a cheap wideband? I want a gauge for mine, and it is really cheaper to buy a combo then just the gauge. So I might have a new one for sale very soon.

NAautoxer

19th October 2010, 07:28

nah, i'm good for now.

gojrracing

20th October 2010, 03:06

Hi y8s. I could help you in your projects. Just tell me. I will be here. :D

shuiend

20th October 2010, 08:46

Hi y8s. I could help you in your projects. Just tell me. I will be here. :D

Have you read any of this thread? Your post made absolutely no sense.

Braineack

20th October 2010, 10:13

Where was he last weekend when we did y8s clutch. The drive from Minneapolis to VA isn't that long is it?

Skullzaflare

20th October 2010, 11:24

Have you read any of this thread? Your post made absolutely no sense.
check very first post 4 years ago, pretty sure he was replying to it
So since I'm the "new guy" in the area and haven't met any of you (branieack, freedomgli, I know you're from near by), who'd be up for getting together somewhere within a short drive of The Hill? Richmond's too far really (2 hrs), or I'd have been to one of those meets already.

So whatta ya say? I just washed and waxed my car and it's lonely in the garage.

Matt

Where was he last weekend when we did y8s clutch. The drive from Minneapolis to VA isn't that long is it?

Braineack

20th October 2010, 11:40

Still, why is someone from MN replying to a post about a get together in VA?

Lt. Dan

22nd October 2010, 10:52

Soo...... Tomorrow.... Coffee, or autocross?????

NAautoxer

22nd October 2010, 12:51

i'd say autocross. i've gotta be at work for a while in the AM.

jbrumsey

22nd October 2010, 12:52

Where is the autox at?

Lt. Dan

22nd October 2010, 13:25

Summit Point

jbrumsey

22nd October 2010, 20:02

I'd be in for coffee in the morning but it looks like I've got too much to do around the house this weekend to spend the day at Summit.

Lt. Dan

22nd October 2010, 21:26

Fair enough... I'm going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow morning... I will be at Caribou Coffee between 6-630 am, and then heading up to Kate's in Falls Church for what will probably be the last big turnout of the season.... Anybody else?

hepcatz

22nd October 2010, 21:31

Headed up for a nice long road trip into PA tomorrow.

jbrumsey

22nd October 2010, 23:03

I might head up to Katie's if I can get up early enough.

NovaWhite

22nd October 2010, 23:07

I'm just getting in from my second job... 6-6:30 may be a little early for me due to me trying to rid myself of this cold thats going around right now. Most likely will only be waking up at that time so Kate's may be do-able.

Maybe that AMG gull-wing will be out front.

Kate is usually 7-9 right?

jbrumsey

22nd October 2010, 23:15

Yep 7-9 seems to be when it's most crowded.

NAautoxer

23rd October 2010, 07:30

well, i'll be at work. :( enjoy the cars guys. :) duty calls. i should be at summit point tomorrow working on my truck or something though. should be a good day today or tomorrow!

shuiend

23rd October 2010, 11:46

well, i'll be at work. :( enjoy the cars guys. :) duty calls. i should be at summit point tomorrow working on my truck or something though. should be a good day today or tomorrow!

It is not busy season any more. Why you going to work on a saturday?

NAautoxer

23rd October 2010, 12:22

pedro.. the gas tank is split. i am throwing in the towel..

shuiend

23rd October 2010, 18:15

pedro.. the gas tank is split. i am throwing in the towel..

Can we light pedro on fire and watch it burn?

I got my motor back in my car. Tomorrow I have to get the transmission attached and hook everything else back up. Then hopefully start the car.

Skullzaflare

23rd October 2010, 19:32

pedro.. the gas tank is split. i am throwing in the towel..

i got duct tape, or we can weld it lol :bang:

how come everyone goes on days i work in morning lol. granted, as much oil as im pouring on ground atm, summit might not be to happy if i came in lol

NAautoxer

23rd October 2010, 20:22

good luck lars!

the new tank is $110.. might just do it. my inlaws need the car..

shuiend

23rd October 2010, 21:52

good luck lars!

the new tank is $110.. might just do it. my inlaws need the car..

Is it possible to make them pay the $110 and count that as a payment for the car?

NAautoxer

24th October 2010, 08:55

yeah, i think that's what we're doing..

potentialmuscle87

24th October 2010, 19:41

or just get it welded if its metal, fill er up with water and weld er on up

NAautoxer

24th October 2010, 21:17

uhh.. can't weld rust..

potentialmuscle87

25th October 2010, 22:00

sure you can, just wont last long

NAautoxer

26th October 2010, 05:36

maybe if i was trying to sell it to a Manassas local, i wouldn't mine.. but my Inlaws? yeah...

shuiend

29th October 2010, 13:49

My car started today and I had a fuel leak. Apparently not tightening a clamp on the fuel line will cause that. After that was tightened, I could not get the car started again because I ran out of gas. So I got to go get some in a little bit.

NAautoxer

29th October 2010, 16:30

quoted for truth and hilarity. :jump:

shuiend

29th October 2010, 16:54

quoted for truth and hilarity. :jump:

Well after getting more gas I had another fuel leak where the injectors meet the head. I have to fix that tomorrow.

shuiend

30th October 2010, 17:04

So the new injectors I got are about a quarter inch shorter then stock injectors. So I threw in some old tantops that I had and they work, well they are missing the pintle caps and I have a vacuum leak. On the plus side I let the engine warm up and changed the coolant, no water or gas in it, also no metal flakes. So once I get my fuel issue sorted out I should be good to go.

potentialmuscle87

5th November 2010, 11:45

thats great lars how much do you think you'll put down?

shuiend

5th November 2010, 14:38

thats great lars how much do you think you'll put down?

Hopefully my new fuel rail gets to me today. If it does I will be breaking in the engine tonight.

I am hoping to put down between 300-350 at the wheels on a load bearing dyno. I will see how much boost it takes me to get there.

NAautoxer

5th November 2010, 21:48

weeee!!!! summit this weekend! last event of the year.. :)

jbrumsey

6th November 2010, 06:41

Leaving now for Katies Cars & Coffee now, then heading to Summit. If you see a grey 2010 Mustang with a mustang club sticker on the passenger window say hi!

NAautoxer

7th November 2010, 19:37

you see number 16 today? white miata? was in three run groups..

NAautoxer

7th November 2010, 21:58

brake pads what??

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/5156082637_0319b56906_z.jpg

hepcatz

10th November 2010, 21:55

Planning on running Skyline drive tomorrow, hopefully traffic is light.

NAautoxer

10th November 2010, 21:57

I will be at work.. :(

potentialmuscle87

11th November 2010, 17:22

i was too joey :-/

davecarama

16th November 2010, 10:19

So... Ive been away for a while. Hi All.

I am thinking about getting a stand alone ECU for my Miata. I am thinking my build would be for ITA, PTE, TTE. (so no boost) I think the whole stand alone ECU thing is a bit overwhelming to me. There are so many, and they range from $600ish to $2000ish and up.

Does anyone have any advice? Anyone have any experience?

Do I NEED dyno time to make this thing work or can I do it with street time?

Thanks!!!

Dave

shuiend

16th November 2010, 11:13

So... Ive been away for a while. Hi All.

Does anyone have any advice? Anyone have any experience?

Do I NEED dyno time to make this thing work or can I do it with street time?

Thanks!!!

Dave

Megasquirt 3 with the MS3X expander board is the best you can do for the cheapest amount of money. I highly recommend that you head over to miataturbo.net and just read around in the ECU section. In NoVA you will have 2 people running MS3 and probably another dozen running some sort of MS variant. Dyno time is not required, but it can help get a better tune. Talk to Braineack about possibly having him building you one.

Braineack

16th November 2010, 11:13

Lars, the DIYPNP is technically cheaper and easier...

You want this:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/docs1_5/main_assembly.html

how to assemble:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/docs1_5/main_assembly.html

how to setup for a 94-95 miata:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/apps/n76/usdm-mazda-miata-9495-18bp-mt.html

you're talking under $500 (with AIT sensor) for a full PNP standalone ECU, I'd spring the extra $38 for the seq. injection module. You just need about 2 hours for assembly/programming.

The MS3 + MS3X requires a custom built harness. A pre-assembled MS3 V3.57 board with Ms3X would cost $640 and like I said you still need to build a harness to install it.

While I still think the MS3 and expansion board is better, the value of the MS-II with the DIYPNP package is too good to pass up for most installs.

shuiend

16th November 2010, 11:15

You want this:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/docs1_5/main_assembly.html

how to assemble:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/docs1_5/main_assembly.html

how to setup for a 94-95 miata:
http://www.diyautotune.com/diypnp/apps/n76/usdm-mazda-miata-9495-18bp-mt.html

Lars, the DIYPNP is technically cheaper and easier...

Yah but MS3 is sexier and newer and better.

davecarama

16th November 2010, 12:05

Braineack,

I might be calling upon you for advice. I am on a spending freeze right now (damn wife) but once the freeze is lifted, I think this may be my route. I have never built a circuit board before... is it simple enough or should I have someone do it for me (or am I looking too far into it?)

Braineack

16th November 2010, 12:48

it's fairly easy, I can build them within an hour.

potentialmuscle87

16th November 2010, 17:20

it doesnt look terribly hard dave, im sure you could do it yourself

shuiend

17th November 2010, 21:51

Joey, did you get those bolts for me? The 99 IM should be shipped out tomorrow.

NAautoxer

18th November 2010, 06:42

dang it.. i'll get 'em asap.

the junk yard master wasn't there when i stopped by. i didn't want to take any that were needed.

EMRA's Wreckerboy

18th November 2010, 14:27

Squirt it. Look around here for user tnord who runs that set up on his 1.8 ITA car.

Braineack

18th November 2010, 15:13

Squirt it. Look around here for user tnord who runs that set up on his 1.8 ITA car.

Or myself, who is local and have built at least 20 diypnp units and over 75 v3.0 MS kits...

saint_foo

18th November 2010, 17:25

Squirt it. Look around here for user tnord who runs that set up on his 1.8 ITA car.

Or myself, who is local and have built at least 20 diypnp units and over 75 v3.0 MS kits...

Yep! Brainy is local, knowledgeable, and frequently talks to the MS folks.

davecarama

19th November 2010, 13:47

I have to say, I am swaying to the MS unit. BUT I have to start focusing... I do not need this to get my license and get on track. I need to stop getting distracted and do the minimum to finish my car.
Seat, belts, fire extinguisher, and fuel test port... roughly $600

Comp school

Then steering wheel, Dyno time and leakdown/compression check (to figure out the health of the motor), revalve shocks... and so on.

I need to get a log book first, then a license, then I can start tinkering.

shuiend

22nd November 2010, 11:35

I think it is official. Cats love MoMo seats.
http://www.boostedmiata.com/gallery2/d/14190-2/momocat.jpeg

hepcatz

22nd November 2010, 12:04

Great pic Lars!

saint_foo

22nd November 2010, 12:09

FYI...some of us Subie owners are meeting up at AllSports (Dulles/Sterling, VA) tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 23rd) evening ~6pm. Probably stick around until 8:30 p.m. then head over to Red Robin.

If you save your timesheet(s)...you get a free milkshake from Red Robin!! Not just a small one either. Lots of flavors to choose from as well. Goooood deal.

NAautoxer

22nd November 2010, 12:11

i like banana. i'd be all over that if i didn't have a ginormous blister on my hand from re-locating a tree over the weekend. :(

NAautoxer

22nd November 2010, 12:17

I think it is official. Cats love MoMo seats.

yes, they do..

http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/215582-2/DSCF0742.JPG

homelessdave

22nd November 2010, 13:12

FYI...some of us Subie owners are meeting up at AllSports (Dulles/Sterling, VA) tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 23rd) evening ~6pm. Probably stick around until 8:30 p.m. then head over to Red Robin.

If you save your timesheet(s)...you get a free milkshake from Red Robin!! Not just a small one either. Lots of flavors to choose from as well. Goooood deal.

Pick up future in-law from airport or karting. Man life is full of tough decisions.:dunno:

saint_foo

22nd November 2010, 17:32

Pick up future in-law from airport or karting. Man life is full of tough decisions.:dunno:

I know what I'd choose. Just sayin'....man up.

"Hey Mom and Dad, catch a cab to AllSports and we'll get a milkshake afterwards. My treat!"

jbrumsey

22nd November 2010, 20:06

I know what I'd choose. Just sayin'....man up.

"Hey Mom and Dad, catch a cab to AllSports and we'll get a milkshake afterwards. My treat!"

Now that's thinking with your dipstick Jimmy!
http://libertyledger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/castrol-use-your-dipstick.jpg

NAautoxer

22nd November 2010, 20:54

meh. they are your in laws. they'll never really like or accept you. leave 'em at the airport. you won't really be doing THAT much damage.. :)

saint_foo

23rd November 2010, 12:57

meh. they are your in laws. they'll never really like or accept you. leave 'em at the airport. you won't really be doing THAT much damage.. :)

<Dave Chapelle voice> "You thought you'd both fit in the Miata? Ha! With luggage? Hahaha! I'm off to Allsports, bishes!" </Dave Chapelle voice>

hepcatz

25th November 2010, 12:18

I'm planning to organize a group ride on the Western Maryland Railroad a weekend in Dec. to ride a awesome steam train. Mainly of car and ax folks.

hepcatz

25th November 2010, 13:00

So it will be December 12th

I'm planning to organize a group ride on the Western Maryland Railroad a weekend in Dec. to ride a awesome steam train. Mainly of car and ax folks.

NAautoxer

25th November 2010, 13:32

sounds steamy.. i'll chat with carrie and see if she'd like to attend. it sounds like fun!

hepcatz

27th November 2010, 22:48

Cool, it would be great to have you both come out. You can buy your tickets online and we'll all meet up to board/sit together on the train.

NAautoxer

28th November 2010, 10:02

link to the site?

hepcatz

28th November 2010, 11:17

http://www.wmsr.com/home.php

12/12/10 at 11:30AM standard excursion.

Lt. Dan

1st December 2010, 13:09

Mazda brunch/drive being set up for this Sunday at Brion's Grille in Fairfax.... 1030hrs... I'm going.. .anyone else?

Weekend Warrior

1st December 2010, 15:30

I might be up for that one.....

FYI: 3 cars for sale on here.

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?p=4886400#post4886400

NAautoxer

1st December 2010, 17:16

wow. you're selling the 99?? no torsen i take it? :(

got rice?

1st December 2010, 19:27

I'm planning to organize a group ride on the Western Maryland Railroad a weekend in Dec. to ride a awesome steam train. Mainly of car and ax folks.

Anything going on this weekend? I'll be in Centreville.

potentialmuscle87

1st December 2010, 19:50

where is this place dan?

NAautoxer

1st December 2010, 20:55

i wish i were in town on sunday. :( can't do it..

wb4pfj

2nd December 2010, 10:54

where is this place dan?

It's in the Giant Shopping center at the intersection of Braddock road and Rt 123. It faces onto Braddock road. It's a great Brunch! I might have to think about comming as well.

Weekend Warrior

2nd December 2010, 10:57

Hopefully I can get the 95 cleaned and ready to drive....

shuiend

2nd December 2010, 12:34

Hopefully I can get the 95 cleaned and ready to drive....

How many miatas are you currently up to in your possession?

Weekend Warrior

2nd December 2010, 12:58

7 I think.....too many

Lt. Dan

2nd December 2010, 20:28

It's in the Giant Shopping center at the intersection of Braddock road and Rt 123. It faces onto Braddock road. It's a great Brunch! I might have to think about comming as well.

Yup, good brunch... If anything, it's a good excuse to drag the NA out of the garage and take it for a spin... Haven't driven it since the last WDCR autocross....

hepcatz

7th December 2010, 10:04

Got my tickets for this Sunday on the Western Md railroad. Anyone else coming along?

NAautoxer

7th December 2010, 17:35

i would really love to, but i don't think we're going to make it this time.

Weekend Warrior

7th December 2010, 18:46

So I was driving from Manassas out to the track yesterday, I took 66 west to 17 north. Once on 17 almost immediately I get stopped by a trooper in the middle of the road. They checked my fuel to insure no "off-road" diesel, checked the weight with the registration (I need to change the weight on my registration it turns out) and they were checking licenses. After I finished with them, I drove off, got down the road about 1/4 mile and my radar detector (that was sitting on the dash) started going off........lol. I forgot to put it away after my last trip out west.......

hepcatz

7th December 2010, 21:49

Baltimore gran prix has released ticket pricing!

faeflora

7th December 2010, 22:00

Baltimore gran prix has released ticket pricing!

I have prime seats for this already.

I live in a building right next to the course and am over 10 floors off the ground. We will be able to see the cars coming around camden yards. It will be awesome.

We may be throwing several parties that weekend. Miata owners get first priority after friends :)

jbrumsey

7th December 2010, 22:09

I have prime seats for this already.

I live in a building right next to the course and am over 10 floors off the ground. We will be able to see the cars coming around camden yards. It will be awesome.

We may be throwing several parties that weekend. Miata owners get first priority after friends :)

That's awesome!

I plan on getting the $65 "grounds admission" tickets.

shuiend

7th December 2010, 23:58

Random question for the spec miata guys. Do you run heater cores?

I am debating if I want to pull mine or not in my car. Basically now that I am living in the south and not DDing the car I really do not think I need it.

NAautoxer

8th December 2010, 09:20

they are required to, lars...

Wow Alan, that stinks! i am confused about the weight on the registration? how would you even go about changing that? also interesting they checked your fuel..

Weekend Warrior

8th December 2010, 10:32

Lars,
Many guys pull them if they fail, others just bypass them if they fail. I keep mine because they are nice to have when racing in the rain.

Joey,
They were looking for off road diesel. Turns out it is substantially less by about .20/gal. Many diesel guys use this illegally. I have to go to DMV to change registration.

EMRA's Wreckerboy

8th December 2010, 13:23

Heater cores weigh little, and operating ones are a big advantage when racing in the rain against those who do not have them (says the guy who qualified 7th in a rain session earlier this year, when he had been qualifying in the 20's at that point).

jbrumsey

8th December 2010, 13:50

Baltimore gran prix has released ticket pricing!

Bought 5 tickets this morning during the pre order:jump:

NAautoxer

8th December 2010, 15:25

huh. thought they were required. it's definitely nice to use in the rain. so is the air conditioning. but AC must go...

Weekend Warrior

8th December 2010, 17:23

Does the A/C HAVE to go or are you ALLOWED to remove it..... Be foolish to leave it, just sayin'....

NAautoxer

8th December 2010, 19:10

i have been "allowed" to remove it.

shuiend

8th December 2010, 19:45

i have been "allowed" to remove it.

Good AC and power steering are totally over rated.

So does anyone up north have a 95 parts car? I need a dash harness from one. Mazda decided that they wanted to change connectors for it right under the steering wheel between 94 and 95.

Weekend Warrior

8th December 2010, 22:55

I have a 95 parts car with all you need...and everything else. $1800.....:D

Weekend Warrior

8th December 2010, 23:05

i have been "allowed" to remove it.
I'm surprised you were allowed to put it in....

shuiend

8th December 2010, 23:38

I have a 95 parts car with all you need...and everything else. $1800.....:D

Sorry that is a bit expensive for one part of the harness. I also don't need to follow the same path as you with having a million +1 miatas.

I'm surprised you were allowed to put it in....

You obviously do not know Joey's wife very well.

Weekend Warrior

8th December 2010, 23:43

This would only be a slow begining for you....come on, whats one more 95?

Not touching the other comment. Not even going to quote you...that way you can edit it.....

NAautoxer

9th December 2010, 06:35

meh. she doesn't come on here anymore.. :) IT'S ALL GOOD! she's just worried about steering the car really. she's always wanted to pull the AC. heck, my daily driver hasn't had AC for 2 years now! gotta get that fixed.. it's a little warm in the summer in a black car..

she's more worried of the PS.. i told her if she drove it every day, i'd be worried. but we don't.

Weekend Warrior

9th December 2010, 10:31

she's more worried of the PS.. i told her if she drove it every day, i'd be worried. but we don't.

She could give this chick a run for the money if she drove it everyday w/o PS.....

http://www.bodybuilding4fitness.com/images/female-bb.jpg

NAautoxer

9th December 2010, 10:33

hahaa.. i don't think i could give that chick a run for her money and my daily doesn't have power steering..

shuiend

9th December 2010, 12:33

Why does she not post on here any more Joey?

Weekend Warrior

9th December 2010, 12:42

:rolleyes: I wonder...

NAautoxer

9th December 2010, 20:08

got bored with you people.

potentialmuscle87

9th December 2010, 23:36

spec miatas are required to have the heatercore btw lars, some may bypass it because thats allowed but the core itself must remain in the dash

hepcatz

13th December 2010, 09:37

Here's some pics and vid from the train ride at Cumberland Sunday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gohmchin/sets/72157625585791008/

NAautoxer

13th December 2010, 14:05

nice. the snow made it look pretty neat. wish we would have went. :(

davecarama

13th December 2010, 18:47

Tell the wifey to drive my car around next season... Around the paddock, around the track, etc. She will never want power steering again.

Braineack

13th December 2010, 19:16

Tell the wifey to drive my car around next season... Around the paddock, around the track, etc. She will never want power steering again.

I think you're like 10 pages back...

NAautoxer

14th December 2010, 08:35

yeah.. i've already started pullin.

Weekend Warrior

14th December 2010, 10:34

Dave is usually 10 cars back as well.....

Hard Dog bar for sale cheap! in the back of my truck...... J/K..

Braineack

14th December 2010, 12:49

Dave is usually 10 cars back as well.....

Hard Dog bar for sale cheap! in the back of my truck...... J/K..

ohhhhhhhhh shnap!

potentialmuscle87

14th December 2010, 14:08

zing!

NAautoxer

14th December 2010, 18:24

what is this, a 70's Batman show? "POW"!!

potentialmuscle87

14th December 2010, 20:32

so what if it is?

Lt. Dan

14th December 2010, 20:34

KERPLOW!!!!

NAautoxer

16th December 2010, 06:24

so everyone ready for the snow?? huh??!!

hepcatz

16th December 2010, 10:02

You bet, then immediately on 12/26 I'll be ready for it all to melt away.

jbrumsey

16th December 2010, 10:31

I'm ready. Miata is in the garage since I have 2 other cars to drive in bad weather.

**looks at sig** uh oh!

Lt. Dan

16th December 2010, 10:50

so everyone ready for the snow?? huh??!!

Well, I bent the Tie-Rod on the jeep last weekend, so I had to take the Miata to work today... On my autocross tires.... Yeah, the commute home is gonna be FUN!!!!

Braineack

16th December 2010, 11:01

I'm glad I have the altima today - bald tires should be great in the snow.

Weekend Warrior

16th December 2010, 12:12

I'm going to either Yuma or Orlando.......

hepcatz

16th December 2010, 12:29

I still have my star specs on :)

Well, I bent the Tie-Rod on the jeep last weekend, so I had to take the Miata to work today... On my autocross tires.... Yeah, the commute home is gonna be FUN!!!!

Lt. Dan

16th December 2010, 14:42

I still have my star specs on :)

Yeah, but you have traction control and ABS@!!!!

NAautoxer

16th December 2010, 15:03

i got the civic on some brand new "Negotiator" tires.. cool.

moxnix

16th December 2010, 15:05

Miata (#2) on Falken zeix 912's today. Did not want to take the protege with summer tires.

shuiend

16th December 2010, 16:20

Joey, you still need the 99IM? Should I bring it up this weekend and get it to you Monday?

hepcatz

16th December 2010, 16:31

Just ABS but more importantly a lot of snow driving experience. If you get stuck and need a tow, call me & my NC will pull you out. lolYeah, but you have traction control and ABS@!!!!

NAautoxer

16th December 2010, 16:38

Joey, you still need the 99IM? Should I bring it up this weekend and get it to you Monday?

sure. why not.

ziex 912's stink.

Braineack

16th December 2010, 16:41

driving with bald tires in snow is not fun.

just fwiw. funny i finally got stuck pulling INTO my parking spot.

shuiend

16th December 2010, 18:18

It was 60 out and sunny today down south guys. :p

NAautoxer

16th December 2010, 20:21

welp. made it home. not bad.. was able to do 70 about half way home the rest of the way..

hepcatz

17th December 2010, 09:52

Yeah, had no problems either, roads were all in great shape. Same this morning.

Last year during my b-day we did some karting at Allsports & Red Robin, any interest in a repeat this year? Since 01/17 is a Monday, was thinking on the weekend before.

Lt. Dan

17th December 2010, 12:09

I'm in.

NAautoxer

17th December 2010, 21:32

i dunno. we may be in for it, but summit point has spoiled me.

NAautoxer

27th December 2010, 13:00

van shopping... :)

Scott

27th December 2010, 13:08

van shopping... :)

Tow vehicle?

Weekend Warrior

27th December 2010, 13:10

My dad may be selling his '07 Toyota Sienna. I hate to see him do it because I think it is a great vehicle. Loaded -nav. Are you buying new?

NAautoxer

27th December 2010, 13:58

Tow vehicle?

want an E250 with the V8. cargo van. make it my own "shaggin waggin"...

don't need a sienna. would be a honda odyssey if anything.

EMRA's Wreckerboy

27th December 2010, 14:05

If you are shopping for a used cargo van just keep in mind that "used" in those vehicles generally translates as "completely used up." There are exceptions - look for vans that came from the fleets of larger companies where maintenance is usually better.

Otherwise, if you are looking for an E250 consider an E350 window van from one of the rental car companies. Avis, for example, uses E350 XLTs (full interior) as shuttle vehicles in their parking lots to move their employees around and usually sells them when they have less than 20K miles on them. My '04 E350 was one of those, I purchased it when it was less than a year old and had 17K on it. I've put another 35K on it since then with zero reliability issues.

NAautoxer

27th December 2010, 14:52

thanks EMRA. i know exactly what you mean about being used up. there have been some decent workhorses in the area and i plan on buying in a few months and looking for companies that are going out of business or old fleet vehicles.

i have been back and forth on the windows or cargo and i think i'm going to go with cargo. with what we'll be doing with it, sleeping in it, i think it'll work out better. i have my companies as long as they let me borrow it. :)

saint_foo

27th December 2010, 15:03

want an E250 with the V8. cargo van. make it my own "shaggin waggin"...

don't need a sienna. would be a honda odyssey if anything.

We've got an 08 Sienna. Both the Sienna and the Odyssey rock. Consumer Reports gave the edge to the Toyota a couple years back. Either one are top dogs.

Just make sure you get auto side doors. It's a necessity!

Heck, I ran a 15.2 1/4 mile in my Sienna with my 2 year old son strapped in.

NAautoxer

27th December 2010, 16:18

no minivan for me right now.. cannot tow enough.

Weekend Warrior

28th December 2010, 09:31

with what we'll be doing in it.........

WINDOWS! We need entertainment!:rofl:

NAautoxer

28th December 2010, 10:42

hahahaaa. funny guy!!

Scott

28th December 2010, 11:09

I found your van Joey:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/559112/958966.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/958966/&h=506&w=760&sz=73&tbnid=jn0pFm58zUMFVM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=142&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfree%2Bcandy%2Bvan&zoom=1&q=free+candy+van&hl=en&usg=__DVS1rUaFb0IjCD1OhDZCyHNjFH8=&sa=X&ei=XP0ZTb-8J4GclgfD6umIDA&ved=0CBkQ9QEwAQ

NAautoxer

28th December 2010, 13:56

naaahhh. too old..

potentialmuscle87

28th December 2010, 16:36

that'd be an awesome van though

saint_foo

28th December 2010, 16:49

naaahhh. too old..

Noooo, you're target audience won't be too old with that banner.

NAautoxer

28th December 2010, 22:28

banner is fine, van is too old. :)

EMRA's Wreckerboy

29th December 2010, 06:35

We had the same discussion and ultimately decided to let powertrain availability be the deciding factor (I have a V10 truck) over the windows/lack of windows thing.

We ended up with a window van and have found it to be much more flexible and livable than a cargo. The primary reason is the interior - with a full interior the truck is quiet and comfortable. When we need to haul sh*te (race weekends, trips to Lowe's Racing Supply, etc.) the seats come out in about five minutes and a tarp goes down to protect the carpeting. The only drawback to this is storage of the benches while the van is in use without them. The windows are heavily tinted, and we've camped in the back of ours on more than one occasion. A sleeping bag/air mattress combo fits nicely in the 12 passenger/SWB truck with everything except the front bench removed.

YMMV, good luck with the hunt for a clean truck!

NAautoxer

29th December 2010, 08:38

ours will be for only camping, which is one of the reasons i want a cargo. i like the idea of the V10, too. :) i missed my chance on an 02 diesel extended cargo last week. :( should have jumped but we don't have the money yet.. another good thing about the cargo is i can "customize" with shelving etc for parts and personal/car supplies.

Weekend Warrior

30th December 2010, 12:17

Here is one:

http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/14/14/7/28/83/298072883SMAJNw_th.jpg

or this one:

http://daddytypes.com/archive/dodge_shaggin_wagon1.jpg

or my personal favorite...."Who's your Daddy, Luke?"

http://www.unloosen.com/thestuff/archives/photos/Darth-Vaders-Shaggin-Wagon.jpg

NAautoxer

30th December 2010, 12:51

sweet. i see that i can call on you for help in "adapting" the van to better suit my needs. hehehee.

if only i could stomach a GM van:

http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/oldateamvan.jpg

EMRA's Wreckerboy

31st December 2010, 09:38

Alan, we know those are all vans from your youth.

NAautoxer

31st December 2010, 09:51

sweet. i see that i can call on you for help in "adapting" the van to better suit my needs. hehehee.

if only i could stomach a GM van:

http://www.halwer7.lu/fotorating/uploads/ateam_van.jpg

wait, that works better.

Elston Gunn

31st December 2010, 15:44

It's convertible weather. Yes. I did. On my lunch break.

NAautoxer

31st December 2010, 16:48

you weren't the only one, so i heard.. i have been cruising around "top down" today too.. but that was on the forklift..

NAautoxer

1st January 2011, 07:46

first post of 2011!!! in this thread at least...

so who puked last night? i did!! it was because i was sick though. mucinex was not a good idea. :( watched the ball drop from behind my eyelids while sleeping in the family room.. ok, i think the TV was turned off way before that. Happy New Year everyone!!

i resolve to autocross more and work on my civic.. yeah. that one.. also pay down debt would be really nice..

anyone else have any "resolutions"?

shuiend

1st January 2011, 10:59

first post of 2011!!! in this thread at least...

i resolve to autocross more and work on my civic.. yeah. that one.. also pay down debt would be really nice..

anyone else have any "resolutions"?

Wait, did you just say work on your white civic? Is this the year hell freezes over?

hepcatz

1st January 2011, 13:40

I've been coming down with a cold so I stayed home watching mst300 on Netflix and playing wii. I attended a lot of ax events in 2010 so hope to continue that trend. Hopefully 2011 allows str mods or a cheap fun car for racing only.

Weekend Warrior

1st January 2011, 14:38

Win another NASA-MA Spec Miata Championship this year!

NAautoxer

1st January 2011, 14:41

Win another NASA-MA Spec Miata Championship this year!

we'll see about that.. gonna make it to february? hehehe.

and yes Lars, it may freeze ova..

Weekend Warrior

1st January 2011, 14:43

If you get out to assist with the engine pull tomorrow maybe I will make it to the Feb race....

NAautoxer

1st January 2011, 15:48

hmmm.. i see.. that may happen. i'll have to check my schedule as i'm supposed to be in my own garage working on carries' car..

Weekend Warrior

1st January 2011, 15:49

need help?

Weekend Warrior

1st January 2011, 15:50

It's convertible weather. Yes. I did. On my lunch break.

I did as well, although 66 @ 55 was a bit chilly. It was nice driving the side roads.

LittleWhiteShineyHood

1st January 2011, 16:04

hmmm.. i see.. that may happen. i'll have to check my schedule as i'm supposed to be in my own garage working on carries' car..

My car? Um, yea, it's OUR car. You were the one that wanted to rip everything out.

shuiend

1st January 2011, 16:24

My car? Um, yea, it's OUR car. You were the one that wanted to rip everything out.

Ripping everything out is what all the cool kids do. It is how you end up with a non running car for 6+ months.

NAautoxer

1st January 2011, 18:57

or in my civics' case, 3 years.. :)

i'd ask for help Alan, but my garage is a little cramped right now.. and is not really "inviting" to company. :( although you could open my chest freezer and check out my meat.. wait..

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 09:11

well, yesterday i dropped the front undertray on our miata... looks like i need a new front crank seal. :(

Weekend Warrior

3rd January 2011, 10:50

The garage should be cleaned up and ready to knock that out in a few hours by the end of Jan. Wasn't that time consuming on the white 90.

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 10:55

yeah, i know.. just made me lose momentum for doing the rest of the stuff last night.. plus apparently i don't have all of my pliers at home? gotta find them at work. i couldn't get the ac lines to come apart. apparently i need to start eating my wheaties.

shuiend

3rd January 2011, 12:21

I just cut the AC lines at the firewall with a sawzell.

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 13:09

nah. i'm removing everything by the piece. worth more that way.

i just hope i didn't score the crankshaft when i did the timing belt/front seal. :(

Weekend Warrior

3rd January 2011, 13:56

When did you do the timing belt?!~?

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 14:03

well, took her for a test drive... some fun, some not so much.. HLA don't tick no more!!! all that time was worth it!

apparently finished it march 22, 2008. :)

post 2467 or something in this thread.

potentialmuscle87

3rd January 2011, 16:30

haha using the forums to keep track of maint. i like it i didnt have too much trouble when i removed my AC

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 18:15

when you have like 1600 posts in one thread, it's easy. :)

faeflora

3rd January 2011, 18:21

I just cut the AC lines at the firewall with a sawzell.

Since you just pulled the dash---

Is it possible to remove the condenser without pulling the dash?

shuiend

3rd January 2011, 18:43

Since you just pulled the dash---

Is it possible to remove the condenser without pulling the dash?

I believe that it is possible on the NA's. I did not try though and it would probably be a PITA. I have no clue about the NB's.

NAautoxer

3rd January 2011, 21:52

should be. i'll find out soon enough. :)

SpeedTheory

4th January 2011, 10:16

Yeah, had no problems either, roads were all in great shape. Same this morning.

Last year during my b-day we did some karting at Allsports & Red Robin, any interest in a repeat this year? Since 01/17 is a Monday, was thinking on the weekend before.

Is this going to happen? I've already got a league day on Sunday @ Allsports, but I can NEVER turn down Red Robin..

Braineack

4th January 2011, 10:55

I havent had red robin in foreverz. that does sound yummz

NAautoxer

4th January 2011, 18:26

ick. too expensive for what it is.. no way is there burger worth $11..

Weekend Warrior

4th January 2011, 19:26

Red Robin is tops.

LittleWhiteShineyHood

4th January 2011, 19:49

Red Robin sucks....

The burgers are all fake meat. I normally get the chicken.

You book it...and they will come! Probably no karting for me...don't want to embarrass any of you guys. Well, plus, my broken elbow is still healing.

Weekend Warrior

4th January 2011, 19:58

LOL Fake Meat?!?

Weekend Warrior

4th January 2011, 19:59

Chicken is the best true. I like the Terryaki chicken sandwich. But, you can't beat unlimited refills on the Root Beer Floats!

potentialmuscle87

4th January 2011, 23:04

unless you think root beer is gross, wonder if they'd make me a miller lite float

shuiend

4th January 2011, 23:51

unless you think root beer is gross, wonder if they'd make me a miller lite float

It can't hurt to ask.

Weekend Warrior

5th January 2011, 00:10

Just go drink out of toilet....Miller Lite-toilet...same thing...

moxnix

5th January 2011, 00:11

Not true. The toilet has flavor.

NAautoxer

5th January 2011, 06:33

unless you think root beer is gross, wonder if they'd make me a miller lite float

i think carrie has gotten to you. she doesn't like rootbeer either.

i usually get the BBQ chicken wrap. which used to be $7. now it's like $10.50. but nothing has changed, only the times. :( didn't know we all got rich in the last few years..

hepcatz

5th January 2011, 09:09

Yes, karting and food will happen, on Saturday 1/15. Come out and have fun beating me at racing when I'm another year older, good for self esteem! lol =) RR's fake meat is why they rock, all burgers can be had with a veggie burger.

NAautoxer

5th January 2011, 09:31

there real meat is fake/frozen. i remember when the first opened.. $7 "gourmet" burgers that tasted great.. sadly america is greedy. but that's life. still like my chicken wrap. :) 15th you say? hmm. i really SHOULD work on the miata..

Braineack

5th January 2011, 09:55

this lunch cost me $14 the other day (beer was free)

http://www.boostedmiata.com/gallery2/d/14503-2/DSC_0438.JPG

Red Robin has to pay for all the balloons they give away dont they?

I mean hell, Chiptole is expensive and I don't hear people complaining. The burrito is just a bunch of rice and beans filler and you pay something retarded for it. And what like $5 for 2oz. of gauc and a handful of chips?

Restaurants constantly increase prices to see the limit in which their fat customers will continue to pay.

EMRA's Wreckerboy

5th January 2011, 10:57

LOL Fake Meat?!?

Also known as "BOB" - Battery Operated Boyfriend....

LittleWhiteShineyHood

5th January 2011, 12:39

That doesn't look like a lot of food for $14.00...you got ripped off.

One plus to living in the middle of nowhere is that food at restaurants is still kinda OK priced. We have a bunch of town restaurants that are locally owned and it's great. I can get soup and a sandwich for $5.00. Used to get a spag dinner w/salad and bread for $10.00 - that place has changed hands and the new owner is a weiney!

NAautoxer

5th January 2011, 12:46

i dunno. usually when i go to chipotle i pay like $6 for a huge burrito that i can't finish... red robin has to pay for those "bottomless fries" or "empty calories and fat" that they have.

elevation burger is a niche market though. anything that is "earthy" is more expensive, and rightfully so. that actually looks like a REAL fresh hamburger, instead of a frozen patty which is what people like Fuddruckers and Red Robin use. i'd prefer five guys over both..

Braineack

5th January 2011, 13:12

Elevation is across the street. convenience wins that one.

SpeedTheory

5th January 2011, 13:12

Elevation Burger == worst idea ever. Ughhhhh.

Braineack

5th January 2011, 14:42

I could of had mcdonalds?

Weekend Warrior

5th January 2011, 15:00

i dunno. usually when i go to chipotle i pay like $6 for a huge burrito that i can't finish... red robin has to pay for those "bottomless fries" or "empty calories and fat" that they have.

All you have at home is frozen Bessie, whatcha complainin' 'bout homeslice!

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