Nickt93's Build Thread - Mint Green FMII Turbo Miata

[nickt93]

We'll start with a current photo:




Here's a little background on my Miata - it's a recently turbo'd 95 that I picked up in April of 07. I found the car on eBay in Little Rock, Arkansas. The previous owner had gutted the car (no dash, carpet, door glass, AC, PS, interior trim panels), added a Hard Dog Hard Core rollbar, Ultrashield seats, G Force harnesses, a Torsen, KYBs/Ground Controls, and a few other bolt ons. I picked the car up for $4100 - here's a picture of the car right around the time I picked it up:


Shot at 2009-01-04

Here's an interior shot:



I picked up a set of Rota RB 13s for autocross:

[nickt93]

I bought the car mainly to do track events and autocross:









The car was set up great for both, but after a while I got hungry for more power!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I love this car, looks like an absolute blast to drive.

[nickt93]

...so I added a Flyin Miata turbo kit, Link ECU, an FM dual exhaust, an ACT clutch, and a Koyo radiator. The car is a beast now!

[nickt93]

Here's my "to do" list:

- Fender flares (Autokonexion Version 1s awaiting installation)
- Paint (open to suggestions on color)
- 15x9 949 Racing 6ULs
- Fuel rail - dual feed
- Coolant reroute

[RotorNutFD3S]

You forgot to show off the NB dash. :D
How's the tuning coming along now, or have you messed with it anymore?

I suggest gloss black for paint.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Yeah I noticed that! I didn't realise how smart they looked.

[RotorNutFD3S]

And look here for a good dual feed setup: http://m-tuned.com/
I have their rail, very nice product.

[nickt93]

The tuning is great - I've driven around a bit and let the Lambda function do some autotuning. It's been a fun learning process. I still haven't been able to do any data logging with DLL...not sure what the problem is, possibly the Seriallink.

That's funny you said black...I've been thinking a nice gloss black would look good!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Crap, I fail. I meant to go get the Serial Link for you. Keep reminding me to do that.

[nickt93]

Here's a pic of the NB dash - something a little different that only Miata peeps will notice. No surprise to anyone on the board, I have metalman to thank for this one!




I've also got some NB door panels on the way. Now that I have a few extra horsepower, I can afford to haul around some additional lbs.

Just hangin' at home!

[nickt93]

A few laps at TGPR from last Spring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb_3Yyn-014

[RotorNutFD3S]

That picture you took of us working on the car, how did it turn out?

[nickt93]

Ahhhh, memories :)

[wonton]

good pic it doesn't look like anybody is working though! we were all to fascinated with mikes helicopter. hahaha.