by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 05/19/2017 at 23:00
by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 05/19/2017 at 23:00
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I ordered some door bars through blackbird fabworx, but we’re doing something custom so it could be awhile. I think I’ve accepted the fact that this car is going to end up pretty hardcore. Ideally I’ll find a bone stock yellow Miata to turn into a comfy, easy to handle car. That would be a good garage, right?
"gin-san - shitpost specialist" (gin-san-)
05/19/2017 at 23:35, STARS: 0
It’s a wonder that it all holds together.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
05/20/2017 at 00:09, STARS: 1
Dear god man, you have the most legit wheels for a Miata, and the least legit steering wheel. You know the factory one is a Momo right?
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
05/20/2017 at 00:51, STARS: 0
In the meantime, have you tried the little door bumpers from FlyinMiata?
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
05/20/2017 at 00:58, STARS: 1
What, is it really? I had no idea. Still, the stock wheel is awful. Terrible feel in hand, ugly, and I wanted to ditch the 22 yo airbag asap.
The NRG... It’s cheap and I would never buy it again, but I’ll rate it slightly above stock. It was my first mod, when I told myself I’d take the wheel everywhere to prevent my car from being stolen. That lasted for a good month...
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
05/20/2017 at 00:59, STARS: 0
No, but seeing as mine are torn up that wouldn’t be a bad idea. I’ve heard good things
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
05/20/2017 at 02:01, STARS: 0
Yeah, if I were keeping the body of my car, I would do it. I’m currently 70/30 on building an Exocet. Would be 90/10 if I hadn’t drained so many funds replacing what amounts to the entire suspension.
"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
05/20/2017 at 03:26, STARS: 0
You’re not helping my desire to turn the MR2 in a track rat. Perhaps I’ll just live vicariously though you, as mine would lose street legal status way too easily here.
"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
05/20/2017 at 04:33, STARS: 0
My mate’s just put a hoop with door bars in his NA and it makes a hell of a difference. Jack one side and you can still open the doors no problem.
I would recommend a quick-release wheel though as it’s a real pain getting in and out of.
Here’s his :) coilovers and lip are new and they look damn good
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
05/20/2017 at 08:12, STARS: 0
I might be mistaken I the factory three spike wheel is a Momo but the big pillow airbag one probably isn’t. And the newer NB three spokes are made by Nardi. Also this is why NRG scares me. When it came to to buy an aftermarket wheel I bought a used Momo wheel because I couldn’t afford a new one, but didn’t want to go with an EBay brand.
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"daender" (daender)
05/20/2017 at 17:00, STARS: 1
You are correct, the 3-spoke steering wheels are MOMO items.
Fun fact, the NB steering wheels have the Nardi “ND” logo cast into the metal frame behind the airbag. The last of the Mazda Proteges, which use the exact same steering wheel design, minus the ND logo on the bottom spoke, doesn’t have the “ND” casting.
"ateamfan42" (ateamfan42)
05/22/2017 at 10:56, STARS: 0
It’s a wonder that it all holds together.
Look up the Power Plant Frame on the Miata. It is essentially a girder that ties the transmission to the rear differential, and helps stiffen things a bit keeping the whole powertrain together. It is a cool idea that surprisingly more FR layouts don’t use (convertible or not).
Even with the PPF, there are a number of modifications that can help tighten up a Miata chassis and stiffen that section in the middle.