LagunaRoadster: A Story of Epic Proportions.

[LagunaRoadster]

This car has since been sold :( but I'm back with another Miata!

Sale Page: FS: 1995 Mazda Miata -281 HP- Excellent "Finished" Car.



This is the story of my 1995 Mazda Miata. It's a Laguna Blue B Package. It was purchased on March 23rd, 2003 in Florida. Her name is Mia, and yes, she does have her own Myspace page at www.myspace.com/sidewys (http://www.myspace.com/sidewys) .

Since I've owned it, it's been through a lot.
I've been through 17" wheels, 15" wheels, and a bunch of tires.
I've been in one accident, days after I had her repainted in 2008. It was just body damage, no frame damage. Parts were sourced through metalman and mazda, and fixed correctly.
I'm currently on engine #3. #2 was installed, but eventually starting blowing by, and I picked up the current built motor and a 99 head for a great price.
My personalized license plate used to be ZM MX5, but now is SIDEWYS. I want to change it again, as I have outgrown the sideways thing.

This is her when I originally purchased her:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/l_cbc391129fc0ef1f5efd491e708893-1.jpg

When I had 17's and a style bar:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/5114780022_large.jpg

15's and painted hood:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSCN0050.jpg

Carbon hood, hardtop and R lip:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/02212007002.jpg

Hit by a navigator!:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20080516_5552.jpg

April '09:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DIYAutotune/IMG_3702.jpg

The hood I drew on with silver sharpie:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_7061.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/4-8-09DynoRun.jpg

Current Modifications:

• R.S. Aizawa Front Bumper
• Rev9 R-Package Replica Rear Lip Spoiler
• Moss R-Package Ducktail Wing
• R.S. Aizawa Vented Headlight Covers
• Hard Dog M2 Hardcore Double Diagonal Rollbar
• OEM Mazda hardtop with defroster

• Chaser Aero Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
• 16x8 XXR 521s (+20 offset)
• 215/40/R16 BFGoodrich TDW Tires
• McGard Splinedrive Lugs
• Flyin Miata Eibach Springs
• Flyin Miata Sway & Strut Bars
• KYB AGX 8-way adjustable shocks
• Hawk HP + brake pads
• StopTech slotted rotors
• Moss stainless steel brake lines
• FM Frame Rails

• Flyin Miata FMII Turbo kit
• Hydra Nemesis ECU (FMII)
• GT2560R Turbo (FMII)
• Flyin' Miata Intercooler (FMII)
• Flyin' Miata turbo hard lines
• 550cc RX7 Injectors
• 190lph Warlbro Fuel Pump
• FFS Fuel Rail
• Forged 9:1 Wiseco Pistons
• Forged Crower Connecting Rods
• APR Head & Main Studs
• 1999 Intake Manifold & Head
• Test Pipe
• Enthuza 3" Exhaust
• ACT Heavy Duty Street Clutch
• FM/ACT 13.5lbs Steel Flywheel

• Moss/Hella LowPro Projector Headlights
• RSpeed Foglamps
• Black Altezzas
• LED Third Brakelight
• Smoked Rear Sidemarkers

• Isotta Valleunga Steering Wheel
• MX5Roadsters.com Red Gauge & HVAC Control Lighting
• Crazy Red Italian/Katzkinz Leather/Suede Seat Reupholstery
• Team Miata Roadster Embroidered Floor Mats
• eBay "Titanium" Shift Knob
• I.L. Motorsports Redesigned Center Console
• Chrome Roadster Sills
• Robbins Sunfast Streamlined Black Canvas Soft Top
• Custom Blue Interior Panels
• JDM Foglight/Defrost Switch

CURRENT LOOK:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/LG%20Photoshoot%20Favs/IMG_4984.jpg

Thanks for reading!

[LagunaRoadster]

Just purchased:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0653.jpg

Hard Dog HardCore m2 rollbar

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Quite a change then! I like how your car looks but have you thought about ditching the grill? Or maybe painting it black?

[LagunaRoadster]

Thank you!
Seems like not many people like the grill. I'm a big fan of it personally, and it matches the head light grills.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20080906_6184.jpg

[scandmx5]

i dont care for NA's but damn this thing is pretty!
who did the body work after the accident?

[LagunaRoadster]

Thank you.
All my body work (just repainting, and then repainting and fixing) has been performed by Steve & Jared Smith of Custom Creations- 770 789 3685

[caseyfoster]

Clean car but this is my favorite stage of your car.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/02212007002.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

Thank you. Here's a few more pictures to entertain you:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/02212007004.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/02232007010.jpg

With Fogs:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20070624_1842.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/02252007001.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

Hardtop & New paint, prior to the accident, wheels and headlight lids:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20080406_5159.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20080406_5158.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

This is my favorite NA. :)
Let me know when it's rollbar time.

[LagunaRoadster]

aww, thank you! Your NA has been quite the inspiration for mine!
You got it man.

[oldgrayfrog]

I've got to disagree with Jack on the grill thing, although I usually don't like them that much, I think yours looks "right" .

[Stealth97]

I like it too.

[LagunaRoadster]

thanks ya'll :)

[FooSchnickens]

So how's the bar holding up?

[LagunaRoadster]

So how's the bar holding up?

excellent. Thank you so much for assistance and expertise, and letting us use the lift. You made a 12 hour job turn into a much shorter one.

Taylor = lifesaver.

[FooSchnickens]

That's how I do :D

[matredd]

Sick NA dude.

[LagunaRoadster]

Thanks!

Bar installed:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0661.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0660.jpg

[wonton]

good looking car! i like the way it drives to......hahaha!


how do you like the car with the roll bar in now?

[LagunaRoadster]

I'm loving the rollbar. It makes the backend feel and handle a lot flatter.

[wonton]

did you notice your rear end stiffed up?

[LagunaRoadster]

yes, yes I did. a tight rear end.... No complaints here.

[RotorNutFD3S]

:facepalm: Reconstructive, eh? :lol:

[FooSchnickens]

What, you got somethin' against tight asses? :P

A few pics from the afternoon:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3554094907_5df32cb8d8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3554153949_2272c137e2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3554112105_e4bdc608ba_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3554146093_453371110d_b.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

not at all.

Thanks for the pictures! could you email me high res shots? I'll PM you my email addy.

[FooSchnickens]

They're on my flickr page:

www.flickr.com/f00tography

:)

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

That is a really god damn cool t-shirt in those pictures! :D

[LagunaRoadster]

That is a really god damn cool t-shirt in those pictures! :D

Thanks. A lot better looking then that silly MX5Atlanta shirt my dad is wearing. ;)

[matredd]

The hydra looks huge compared to the stock ECU. At least in the pics..

[RotorNutFD3S]

It IS huge compared to the OEM ECU. :lol:

[scandmx5]

i hereby designate (IMO) Dempsey's car as the baddest ******* miata ive ever seen or experienced. never had so much fun as in this car yesterday. SIDEWYS FTMFW!!!!
it's a blue power ranger for sure...looks twice as good in person

**no ***-kissing just really enjoyed hitting 18psi and watching people yell "sloooowwww doooowwwwnnn" in slo mo haha

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

18 psi? Yikes! Is anyone currently running more boost than that?

[wildfire0310]

18 psi? Yikes! Is anyone currently running more boost than that?

On this forum, I think not, but over on MT.net, yes.

[scandmx5]

On this forum, I think not, but over on MT.net, yes.

let me edit before you all get up in arms and ****. we peaked at almost 18, but 18 sounds good. either way it's ******* fast:banana::banana:

[LagunaRoadster]

SLOW DOooowwwnnn ... PSSST!!!!

What?

[LagunaRoadster]

Next up:
Moss Motors stainless steel brake lines
Stoptech Sportstop slotted rotors
Hawk HP Plus brake pads.

Now I can stop as quickly as I accelerate ;)

[Stealth97]

you need a 100 shot.

[LagunaRoadster]

"amateurs don't use nitrous oxide!"

[Stealth97]

You'll blow yourself to pieces!

[LagunaRoadster]

You'll blow yourself to pieces!

...or my floor board will fly off the car.

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/mechanic.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

A bit clearer pictures of the rollbar (its tucking rear tire due to the driveway not being flat):
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0698.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0699.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0700.jpg

[Stealth97]

looks so good!

[LagunaRoadster]

:D thanks!

[LagunaRoadster]

Stoptech Rotors, Hawk HP+ pads, and stainless steel lines installed.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/IMG_0748.jpg

[Stealth97]

hows it stop?

[LagunaRoadster]

hows it stop?

With Fury. I can now lock up the tires if I am so inclined to do so. Before I could push the brake pedal in all the way and it just wouldn't stop much at all.

[FE3tMX5]

Have you bought that 6 speed on craigslist yet? ;)

[LagunaRoadster]

not yet. My 5 speed is holding up well so far.

[LagunaRoadster]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7353.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7354.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7363.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7342.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7347.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7356.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7376.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7385.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7386.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7384.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7382.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7380.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7383.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7387.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7366.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/sept%2009%20mia/20090929_7373.jpg

[Sawyer]

Ohh so pretty! Mia's looking good Stephen!

[darknessprevails]

Looking Good!! This area look like a palce a took pics at is this a publix area??

[LagunaRoadster]

thanks!

I took them at the kroger off 92/hiram dallas pkwy. and then a neighborhood off of burnt hickory.

[scandmx5]

my favorite NA just keeps getting better!!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

my favorite NA just keeps getting better!!!

I agree with the above statement.

[scandmx5]

I agree with the above statement.

yours is my 2nd favorite sweetie, i not forgets you :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Haha!
Stephen's really is by far my favorite NA. Of course, if you ask either of us, we have twins, they just dress differently.

[scandmx5]

although ive never ridden in yours during boost
i giggled like a lil 6th grade ***** riding with Dempsey :lol:
that was fun

[RotorNutFD3S]

You did a LONG time ago... No rollbar remember? lol

[scandmx5]

its been a while but i dont think you nailed it as much as it would do
i just remember freaking if we flipped lol
i forgot what i said

[darknessprevails]

Woot ya i am up there time to time visiting with my dad on the weekends he live down off ceadercrest i knew that spot looked as if i ve been there acting a fool

[LagunaRoadster]

much love in this thread :) thanks!

[LagunaRoadster]

Purchased hard lines for both oil and water for the turbo today.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Purchased hard lines for both oil and water for the turbo today.

I'm proud of you! That is such a worthwhile project.

[LagunaRoadster]

I'm proud of you! That is such a worthwhile project.

hehe, thanks. They are needed as I sprung a leak from burnt rubber lines.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, been there and done that multiple times on this car. That's why I made my own stainless lines. You got the FM kit I take it?

[LagunaRoadster]

correct. I got the FM kit. I sure hope this can be done without having to remove the turbo.

[RotorNutFD3S]

It can be, it's just going to be a tight space to work in. It's like replacing the rubber hoses, but harder. :lol:

[mustangtomiata]

I have heard good stories about this car from Calvin ;)

[LagunaRoadster]

Eh.... no ones perfect. Anyways. I slide into a curb (failboat) and broke most of the pass side suspension stuff, curbed a wheel and cracked my bumper. Good news though I have purchased the following parts to fix this, and then some other parts (but I'll list those so I can do this all in one post)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20091109_7773.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20091109_7779.jpg

New parts:
- Front suspension assemblies (Thanks DarknessPrevails)
- New Foglamps (the old ones glass was cracked prior to this mishap)
- Hardtop mounts
- Rear FM Springs (new style) (To raise the rear up about an inch, so that I can remove some rear camber)
- one KYB AGX shock
- New DRAG DR-31 wheels in gold with FK452 tires
http://www.erzperformance.com/v/vspfiles/photos/DRAGDR31GOLD-2T.jpg http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/falken_tires_fk_452.jpg

I figured I would get the rear springs, since I have to get the car aligned anyway. I was planning to purchase new wheels and tires prior to this mishap, so those got purchased. I sold the old ones to kylesaess. I got both sides of the suspension parts, as I got a superb deal on them, and my lower driver side control arm was a bit tweaked anyway from a prior incident.

So all is well, it'll just be a bit while I work on the car. Fortunately I am picking up the Suby next week. So I can take my time on working on the Miata.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Awesome deal dude!

[ben91]

Sucks. What front bumper did you go with?

[LagunaRoadster]

I'll be keeping the RS Aizawa, I just have to get it repaired, and resprayed. It's off the car in the photo since the car can't be towed with it on.

[ben91]

Sweet. That bumper is hot. Did you get it from Justin?

[LagunaRoadster]

Sweet. That bumper is hot. Did you get it from Justin?

Thanks! I did, and it was damaged worse when I purchased it from him. It's been through a lot, lol.

[darknessprevails]

Well Something allways happend that puts you in that place to Go ahead and fix a few other things since you gotta do So and so anyhow. Those wheels are gonna lookk Sick on your car.
Now we will both have the Gold wheels we could dress like MR T

[LagunaRoadster]

Well Something allways happend that puts you in that place to Go ahead and fix a few other things since you gotta do So and so anyhow. Those wheels are gonna lookk Sick on your car.
Now we will both have the Gold wheels we could dress like MR T

Ya, it always works out that way. Oops, I scratched the car.... I'll paint the whole thing. Oh, the piston rings are bad... new motor!
I didnt notice gold wheels for your car too... pictars?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa203/petluvins/PityTheFool.jpg
Yes, Mr. T costumes please.

[darknessprevails]

http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5220
here are the recents from the day my HG blew

there Gold with Machined Front face so they change depening on the angle you look at them

[LagunaRoadster]

Oh wait, yes I have seen those on your car. Sorry I have a horrible memory.

[LagunaRoadster]

next to buy:
ball joint boots
energy suspension bushings for control arms (unless you are selling your set, Eric)
R package tie rod end links from MazdaRoadster

[oldgrayfrog]

I've thought about doing the bushings, but I think without the right tool it would be a ***** and a half. Right now I don't have the "right tool", so it remains just a thought. I wonder how much the tool to replace the bushings cost?

[Stealth97]

Ouch. I swear the RS Aizawa bumper has some JDM curse on it. I wrecked it once, and you've done it twice now? Yikes. looks like it could have been worse.

[LagunaRoadster]

I know someone who has a press, so the bushings shouldnt be too hard.

Haha, maybe it does have a JDM curse. Yup, twice now, though the first time wasn't my fault... damn navigators!

[darknessprevails]

Yup : ) i gots a harbor Frieght press i used for my pathfinders rear bushings

[LagunaRoadster]

Yup : ) i gots a harbor Frieght press i used for my pathfinders rear bushings

So I'm going to be hitting you up for that at some point :)

[darknessprevails]

no problem bud anytime
you want me to bring it out to barret right<lol

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm not selling my set, but I can tell you where to get them cheaply.

[LagunaRoadster]

no problem bud anytime
you want me to bring it out to barret right<lol
lol, at some point. I haven't ordered yet.

I'm not selling my set, but I can tell you where to get them cheaply.
Oh ya? MiataRoadster.com has them for 185+15 S&H. Is there a better deal elsewhere?

[RotorNutFD3S]

I guess get those. I got mine for cheaper from a seller on eBay but it looks like he no longer sells anything...

[LagunaRoadster]

I guess get those. I got mine for cheaper from a seller on eBay but it looks like he no longer sells anything...

tease.

[LagunaRoadster]

Dropped off the front bumper to be repaired & resprayed today. Still waiting on the following parts to arrive at the house:
- Suspension Techniques Poly Bushings
- R Type OEM Mazda tie rod ends
- KYB AGX Shock
- 16" Drag DR-31s w/ Falken FK 452 215/40r16 tires

I has in my possession:
- All front lower and upper control arms
- everything else needed

I'm just waiting on time to work on the car, but I'm really in no rush. It'll be back soon enough.

[LagunaRoadster]

I have risen from the dead... and with new wheels, tires, and poly bushings. I also painted my control arms:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/12660_1258010924719_1063006574_3079.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20255_1273812639752_1063006574_3084.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20255_1273862601001_1063006574_3084.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20255_1273879641427_1063006574_3084.jpg

I still need to pick up the front bumper from paint & repair, and have the car aligned.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Nice! Looks great so far!

[nolift]

Looks awesome!!! Love it.

[darknessprevails]

gold is gonna look soo dam good man!!

[Bernie]

Looking good, what made you got with the Drag wheels?

Not to sound too m.net, but care to share the weight on the 16" because those got me thinking...

[theothersawyer]

Those wheels look awesome on your car!

[ben91]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20255_1273862601001_1063006574_3084.jpgWin

[LagunaRoadster]

I'm not too sure of the weight, I forgot to weigh them... I'll do that at some point for ya. I went with drags, as the rotas, same style, MACHIII.net didn't have them after I had ordered, so I just switched to the drags which are very similar.

Thanks for the kind comments! I'll get some group shots with the suby once its all aligned and the front bumper is on.

[LagunaRoadster]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7911.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7912.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7913.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7914.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7915.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7916.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7917.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/20100119_7934.jpg

[theothersawyer]

Nice man looking good!

[LagunaRoadster]

Thanks!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hey! Straight control arms! :D

[LagunaRoadster]

I'm waiting on a new hood from Chaser Aero.... in the mean time, I sold my OEM style carbon, and the buyer gave me his stock hood which was dented and faded and such. So I doodled on it, thinking it was going to be on there for maybe a week or so while I waited for an estimated arrival date of "Late January, Mid February" for the new vented carbon hood.... needless to say, this has been on here for a while. Here are some pics:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSC00056.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSC00051.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSC00052.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSC00061.jpg

Also, I destroyed my 5 speed last week... so I ordered a 6 speed

I'll get some nice photos whenever this beast is running again.

In the mean time, I sold my Subaru (someone offered me way more than I paid for it )
And I got this:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/DSC00198.jpg

(sorry about the crappy pictures, I have been too busy with other things)

[nolift]

Big fan of your Miata!!!! Love it, Just awesome!

Sorry to see the Subie go so fast, but hey to sell it for more then you paid... make some cash... its only a car right!?!? LOL

Nice work!

[lazybones]

Looking very nice :)
are you using any wheel spacers?

[darknessprevails]

I wanna get me a hood to doodle on .. well lets others doodle on since i cant hardly draw a stick figure

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Love the new wheels.

[CaveRacing]

The Infiniti G is a great car. A buddy of mine has a G37s and I loved driving it. Congrats on the new purchase!

[Sawyer]

I loved that Subie, but if I got an offer like that I would have sold it too! G looks nice.

[theothersawyer]

I love those wheels they look great. And normally I wouldn't like a hood like that but it looks awesome!

[MeFryRice]

Miata is looking good Dempsey. :)
I just can't picture you driving the G though. :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

Damn Dempsey...stop being an anti-social brat and come out some time :lol:

*ish looks good and I want to see it in person.

[LagunaRoadster]

If the miata would stop dying on me... But seriously, if someone would just let me know when events are going. It sucks having to search through 6 pages of Meetings and Events psots to find that there wasnt a meet set up, or whatever. We need to either have a stickied post with definite meets, or use the calendar here and I would be to some meets.

Thanks for all the compliments everyone!

The suby will be missed, but the G is very useful with four doors. I'll take some better pics sometime soon.

It has 20% tint on the windows, so I guess you don't really see me in it, Steve :)

[LagunaRoadster]

New: XXR 521 16x8, et20 wheels. 215/40zr16 BFGoodrich KDW Tires
Finished Hood (for now, new additions coming)

Pictures:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/ede98864.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/b1f0f887.jpg

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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/f3527ef6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/3a077a00.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/646047ee.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/67bdf063.jpg

[LagunaRoadster]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/e1c25c77.jpg

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[FE3tMX5]

Looks hot- so do the wheels. ;) No rub with the et20 on 16x8? I've got a fresh set of 215/40-16s and thought I'd have to stay at ~30 w/o any fender lip work.

[matredd]

I love this car.

[LagunaRoadster]

A bit of rubbing in the rear, but nothing horrendous. I've sort of done a bit of rolling, but I haven't had to really do much.

[Doppelgänger]

I dunno how I feel about the silver bolts on the wheels.

I still think the gold ones were tits.

[LagunaRoadster]

My hood is close to being here, Yay.

http://www.aerokits.net/images/hoods_07-13-10.jpg
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_2.jpg
You can see the removable rain guards.
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_6.jpg
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_4.jpg
The hood is also "Flared" which means the back edge is raised and vented to extract more heat.
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_10.jpg
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_7.jpg

Pictured is the kevlar. I went with carbon fiber. VERY EXCITE!

[Doppelgänger]

Wow...those are taking a long time. Wonder how the NB ones are turning out.

[wonton]

how much for the sharpie hood? :D

[FE3tMX5]

Maybe he'll trade for a used arcade game? ;)

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm not giving up the arcade game! :lol:

The hood is also "Flared" which means the back edge is raised and vented to extract more heat.
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_10.jpg
http://aerokits.net/cart/images/mazda/h828tck_7.jpg

Stephen, I know you copied what Chaser posted on CR.net, but a raised rear edge with a vent is cowl induction, not extraction. Wonder what that's going to do to the airflow under the hood?

[FE3tMX5]

Werd. That said, I doubt any pressure introduced at the rear is going to overcome those extractors WHEN they're open. That cowl area could be boxed in as an air source for the intake. :D

[LagunaRoadster]

sharpied hood is going to be hung in the garage ;) Sorry!

We'll have to have meet. Hood will be shipped out this upcoming week, so whenever it comes it, lets have a get together at my house if anyone wants to truck up to the acworth/kennesaw area.

[Bernie]

I'm down

[theothersawyer]

I'm down if I'm not working.

[Beastinthebushes]

You're working these days? I'd be down depending on the day and my work schedule as well.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'm down as well, as long as it's not while I'm at work. :lol:

[theothersawyer]

You're working these days? I'd be down depending on the day and my work schedule as well.

I was waiting for someone to catch that! I go in tomorrow to sign papers!!

[LagunaRoadster]

great :) I'll keep ya'll posted on when its delivered. (sometime next week, supposedly)

[LagunaRoadster]

tracking# states tuesday is magic day. I'll fine tune when we can do some research.

[LagunaRoadster]

A few snaps of the hood from a recent photoshoot:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/Chaser%20Aero%20Hood%20pictures/IMG_4933.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/Chaser%20Aero%20Hood%20pictures/IMG_4915.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/Chaser%20Aero%20Hood%20pictures/IMG_4914.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/Chaser%20Aero%20Hood%20pictures/IMG_4913.jpg

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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/SIDEWYS/Chaser%20Aero%20Hood%20pictures/IMG_4993.jpg

[nolift]

I love this car

[LagunaRoadster]

I love this car
thank you ;)

[Sawyer]

A little much for my taste. You already have enough vents on the front as it is! But it's cool, I still love your car.

[matredd]

You're alive!

[xHotwirex]

nice car man i see it on here all the time i just cant wait to see it in person

[Stealth97]

Looks great!

[LagunaRoadster]

A little much for my taste. You already have enough vents on the front as it is! But it's cool, I still love your car.
Just like I think your car is a bit low for my taste, but I still love Cheez-it

You're alive!
Always have been, I just dont have much time for forums.

nice car man i see it on here all the time i just cant wait to see it in person
Thank you, come out to some meets, or occasionally I am out on Barrett Parkway (i75n, exit 269) friday evenings.

Looks great!
Thanks to you!

[theothersawyer]

I thought there were to many vents when i saw pictures, but when I saw it in person i think it looks great!

[LagunaRoadster]

I thought there were to many vents when i saw pictures, but when I saw it in person i think it looks great!
Thanks!

[FE3tMX5]

Now you can own it:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2157836591.html

[Bernie]

If I had the cash...

Trade you a 2005 MSM :D

[epilonious]

I like that the dyno was posted with all the specs. Very angry miata, that one.

[Bernie]

And absolutely gorgeous in person. This is the proverbial 'cream puff'.

Turn key performance oriented Miata. That should be bullet proof.

[scandmx5]

^2nd fastest Miata I ever rode in. 1st was George's NC...that one induced a panic attack and tremors.
Dempsey's produced uncontrollable giggling like a lil *****! followed by a huge smile.

[nickt93]

For anyone that doesn't think that's a steal, just add up what it would cost to reproduce that car. You'll quickly get to $20k in receipts!

GLWS

[Stealth97]

For anyone that doesn't think that's a steal, just add up what it would cost to reproduce that car. You'll quickly get to $20k in receipts!

GLWS

+1. Definitely worth it for a very sweet ride.