by "Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
Published 07/10/2017 at 23:18
by "Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
Published 07/10/2017 at 23:18
Tags: $950MiataProject
STARS: 5
After the recent brake clearance issues, I upgraded to 15x7's from the stock 14x5.5 daisies. Well, they came in today and I just had to put them right on.
I need to adjust the parking brake a bit but after that, it’s off for an alignment (and compression test).
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
07/10/2017 at 23:36, STARS: 1
Advanti s1's right? Have you driven around a bit? The difference switching to a wider wheel makes is pretty intoxicating at first on these...
I’ve got a set of 15x8s in black waiting to go on, so much better looking than the current 6ul’s. But man, talk about a monster offset
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
07/10/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 1
Yep, they’re s1's. I just went round the block. The rear brakes were dragging so I didn’t go over 20mph. I also need an alignment real bad (I’ve replaced all the suspension plus the tie rods) so I imagine its going to drive like an entirely different car.
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
07/11/2017 at 00:08, STARS: 0
Granted, that means I would have to know what it drove like before. It’s been about 2 months since I drove it for 15 minutes - the total of all I’ve driven it since I bought it.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
07/11/2017 at 00:16, STARS: 0
What’s next after the alignment? Don’t mind me, just picking your brain for ideas...
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
07/11/2017 at 00:24, STARS: 1
Compression test. The car has 199,960 mi on the original engine. I want to see where it’s at. If it’s low, it’s time for an Ecotec swap. If it’s good, I’ll fix the clutch and drive it around for a while while I put in a deposit on an Exocet chassis.