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523-LSX-NB 01-29-2015 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by Gator Bait (Post 12502)
Went to the local Miata club meet tonight at this old drive in in Dallas. Drunk biker chick backs into the drivers fender and the new bumper cover. Joy.


Oh man, that sucks.

Gator Bait 03-27-2015 03:22 PM

Got the car back. Having some issue with the front bumper developing stress cracks. Body guy is looking into some creative solutions but we may end up scrapping it. Really disappointing b/c I really like the way this one looks.

On the brighter side I had him cut the rear bumper to expose the exhuast. I'm really happy with how it came out. Just did a quick polish for now, but will spend some buffing time later to really shine it up. (cross posting in the show your tips thread)

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...pstb4gnyk7.jpg

Gator Bait 04-18-2015 03:54 PM

Mod of the day
 
New (to me) steering wheel. Momo with Daikei Boss Hub Kit and Daikei Race Horn Button. I'm not sure I'm sold on the horn button. I have a normal button to swap in if I decide its not for me.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...pstvheokmm.jpg

charchri4 04-20-2015 01:40 PM

Love the wheel but you are right that horn button seems a bit out of place with it. Is that cruise control in the switch panel below the left vent?

Gator Bait 04-20-2015 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by charchri4 (Post 14380)
Is that cruise control in the switch panel below the left vent?

Yes...not functional...yet.

charchri4 04-20-2015 02:41 PM

That's where I put mine too. It's a tad odd running it with your left hand but about the best option I could come up with.

Gator Bait 04-20-2015 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by charchri4 (Post 14387)
That's where I put mine too. It's a tad odd running it with your left hand but about the best option I could come up with.

It was in the car prior to V8 conversion. I assumed it was oem/stock location.

Sunshine Guy 04-20-2015 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by Gator Bait (Post 14337)
I'm not sure I'm sold on the horn button.

It looks like it needs to be reconnected to a nitrous system...

Gator Bait 04-20-2015 07:10 PM

Ya'll old fogies just don't get the whole JDM thing. It was ordered "straight from Japan" (F&F reference) :lol_hitting:

tbone heller 04-21-2015 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by Sunshine Guy (Post 14395)
It looks like it needs to be reconnected to a nitrous system...

It looks identical to a Ford trunk release button from the 1980's.:hsugh:

Gator Bait 08-06-2015 03:41 PM

Not quite ready to put this in the classifieds yet...but my toy A.D.D is getting the better of me so thinking about listing the Miata. It'll be listed in the price range of other FM built LS3 cars, so if you come across someone looking specifically for a "factory built" conversion send them my way. I'm in no hurry....until the right replacement becomes available and I start hear those......"so you NEED two Jeeps and NEED two sports cars?!?!?!" questions from the 6 unit. She's understanding of my addictions....but there are limits. ;)

charchri4 08-06-2015 03:47 PM

Oh poor unloved homeless Bert... :(


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