Sixstring's Miata Discussion/Build Thread

[sixstringsteve]

Here we are in Chit-chat. There won't be a whole lot of building at the moment, but I like a thread to keep track of what I've done to my vehicles.


Maintenance:
7/16/13 - oil change
7/27/13 - Spark plugs (wires looked fine)
7/27/13 - Fuel Filter
8/5/201 - switched to mobile 1 synthetic oil @ 109,500.


Mods:
9/14/13 - new wheels/tires. 105k

How I bought it:

Current state:

 

[sixstringsteve]

I picked it up on Friday, July 12th from a DEALER! I can't believe it, I never buy stuff from the dealer. But he waived the dealer fees as long as I paid sales tax and did the DMV work myself. No problem. It even came safety and emission done, so that was nice.

The good:
1999 Miata MX-5
103k miles
5-spped
Torsen rear diff
Nardi steering wheel
non-abs
pw
pl
cc
power antenna


The bad:
severely ripped top
clear coat peeling on hood

Pics:

 

[sixstringsteve]

2 days after I bought it, I took it on a drive up Hobble Creek with Stephen in his miata. It was a fantastic drive. Probably my favorite drive in Utah. It was fun and twisty, awesome scenery, and not crowded at all.

Stephen's Miata is WAY WAY cleaner than mine.

Stephen ended up playing Cattle Driver most of the night.

We had an outstanding view of Utah Lake.

I can't wait to get back. Thanks for joining us Stephen.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm not a big chrome wheel guy. I've been digging the dark bronze wheels on dark cars lately. So I had my brother render me some versions:

Current:

Flat Black:

Bronze:

White:

Psychadelic color-changing:

Hm... which one do you like?

 

[sixstringsteve]

it would definitely look good if it sat 1" lower, but that's going to have to wait.

I'm digging the bronze. I think it'd look best if it were a bit darker. Kind of a mix between the flat black and bronze. I also like the black wheel look a lot. I'll be swapping out the black top for a tan top soon, so that may change things.

 

[Kevin B.]

Convertibles rule.

The wheels you've got look more like textured aluminum than chrome, is that just the light? I think some real shiny chrome would look great, but if not, I like the bronze.

 

[sixstringsteve]

they're aluminum, not chrome. I guess I lump anythning remotely silver into the "yuk" category.

 

[jentzschman]

Bronze wheels for sure! Im not a big fan of them usually, but it works with the color of the car. Black is too common and white is out of place with the car color.

Just my thoughts.

 

[dutchman]

I vote for the bronze.

 

[Gravy]

Go look at the powder coat color wall at Armored Powder Coatings

 

[TJDukit]

Loving the bronze. Can't wait to someday have a fun car for the street.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Loving the bronze. Can't wait to someday have a fun car for the street.

come take a ride. I'll let Lisa drive it if you need some convincing power.

 

[smartass_kid]

i like the white wheels, makes it pop better.

also, your wife is too cute for you.

 

[sixstringsteve]

...also, your wife is too cute for you.

I know, I definitely married up. But aren't all our wives cuter than we deserve?

 

[skippy]

PLASTI DIP just released a vintage gold metallic color that resembles that bronze a ton I think I am going to go with the gold or there anthracite grey they just released

 

[sixstringsteve]

yeah, i saw that. I heard it's only available at dipyourcar.com. I love the color.

[video=youtube;U32It5-muSc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U32It5-muSc&feature=c4-overview&list=UUsqsjtd902RLo8peD11olPw[/video]

 

[spaggyroe]

Go look at the powder coat color wall at Armored Powder Coatings

This for sure!
The amount of color and texture available made my brain explode.

 

[Rock Taco]

Bronze wheels and stay with the black top!

 

[sixstringsteve]

Had another great drive with some friends last night.

 

[sixstringsteve]

After a lot of research, I have decided that when I get new wheels/tires, I will get these:


http://949racing.com/15x9-6ul-matte-bronze.aspx



with these:


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...45WR5GFR&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes


I'm not sure which coilovers or sway bars I'm going to be running yet. I was really impressed with my 700/375 eibach/koni setup my last car had, and the price is right...