2002 Miata Exocet PART-OUT

"MarquetteLa" (marquettela) 07/16/2015 at 18:00 • Filed to: partout

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So here’s the deal: I was caught in a massive hailstorm here in Denver, CO that managed to puncture my 2002 NB Miata’s soft top in about 4 or 5 places around the rear window. Me being the poor man I am, I submitted an insurance claim to replace the soft top ($500 deductible sounded way better than $1000 to have one installed). Adjuster checks out the car and says there’s hail damage all over the body. I seriously cannot see more than a few dents in the dark Emerald Green paint. Anyway, my insurance declared it a total loss due to the hail damage. I got my check about a week later and now I have some money to have fun with.

I was planning on building an Exocet at some point down the line, but this is pretty much the best case scenario for me. The car has VVT, Torsen LSD, 6MT, recently installed Ohlins coilovers, and was declared a total loss due to hail damage (whaaaaatever).

I recently bought a hardtop to use while I’m getting the rest of my Exocet funds in place, but I should be ordering the kit in the next 12-18 months or so. The entire body will be replaced and the vast majority of the interior will be removed. If anyone wants dibs on any parts, let me know and I’ll put your name on it. Oppo prices, of course. If you want more details or photos, let me know.

Passenger seat is HEATED and in excellent condition. Probably going to keep the not-excellent-condition driver’s seat for a Gran Turismo cockpit.

Windblocker is already out of the car and ready to be shipped. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

OEM 16” wheels will also be parted-out.

OEM hardtop has a not-great red paintjob, but I have had it !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Vintage Gold.

OEM Nardi steering wheel will be parted-out. Overall good condition with the beginnings of some UV damage on the top of the rim (still smooth to the touch). I love this steering wheel. It’s just sublime to hold and fits right in my hands.

Sunvisors are already out of the car and ready to be shipped.

OEM leather soft top boot ready to be shipped.

OEM car cover ready to be shipped.

Practically everything seen in these photos is up for grabs. Again, if you have any questions or want more photos, let me know.

This trunk pocket thing is also up for grabs. I’ve never really seen it anywhere else, IRL or online. It’s pretty nifty to have, TBH. I keep a scarf and other knick-knacky stuff in there that I don’t want flying around the trunk all the time. I believe it is primarily attached to the trunk lid with adhesive. Make an offer on it. Can ship immediately.

P.S. I know 12-18 months is a long turn-around time for most of these parts. Sorry. I will post this again closer to when the kit actually arrives.

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daender > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 18:27

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Unf, I could use a replacement Bose unit now that my LCD is slowly dying off and I don’t want to ruin the look with an aftermarket unit. Consider me curious.

Sam > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 18:29

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How much do you want for the hardtop once you’re ready to part with it?

HammerheadFistpunch > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 18:36

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“Oppo prices, of course” Normally these panels are worth $100 each, but seeing as how its you, I’m going to need the money in advance.

MarquetteLa > daender 07/16/2015 at 18:52

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Oof, this photo was taken a few years ago right after I bought the car. The first thing I did was swap out the head unit for this guy , which I could not be happier with. I never use CDs in my car and this head unit doesn’t have a CD player. Instead, there’s a pocket for an iPod that you can plug straight in and never think about again. Also the LED and LCD lighting can be switched from blue to red, which complements the car’s other red/amber interior lighting perfectly. I love it.

Scary__goongala! > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 19:04

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Damn it, id be all over that steering wheel to put on my NA if I had money i could afford to spend

MarquetteLa > Sam 07/16/2015 at 19:13

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I paid more than what it’s worth because it was pretty much the only one within 900 miles of me for sale at the time. It’s one of the first hardtops; it has no defroster or headliner. It has an old, bad respray that’s chipping.

However! I am dropping it off tomorrow to be professionally plastidipped (with a good bit of surface prep beforehand). It’ll be Vintage Gold to go with my Emerald Mica paint, but it should look great on any green, black, white, red or dark blue Miata. Especially if you have some gold wheels to match.

CaptDale - is secretly British > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 19:15

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I would be interested in the steering wheel and the shift knob if that is going.

MarquetteLa > Scary__goongala! 07/16/2015 at 19:18

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The beautiful thing is that you have PLENTY of time to save up some cash! I won’t be ripping out the steering wheel until I actually take the car off the roads and into the garage for the transplant (at least 12-18 months). Should I put your name down and send you an email when it comes time? You can have first dibs.

MarquetteLa > CaptDale - is secretly British 07/16/2015 at 19:26

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The steering wheel is definitely going. I offered first dibs to Scary- , but if he doesn’t want it, you have second dibs. Could I get an email address for you?

I think I’m going to keep the Nardi shift knob. I like it too much to replace. It’ll be a nice carry-over from the Miata. It may be the only appreciable Miata part left on the Exocet at some point down the road!

CaptDale - is secretly British > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 19:39

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sure dylan_sailing@hotmail.com let me know about both the wheel and if you change your mind on the knob.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 19:57

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I would buy your parts if I had a Miata.

MarquetteLa > CaptDale - is secretly British 07/16/2015 at 19:59

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Got it! I absolutely will, thank you!

MarquetteLa > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 07/16/2015 at 20:04

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Start a Miata savings account. By the time I’m shipping things off in a year-and-a-half or so you could have a Miata!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 20:18

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I don't need one. I don't need one. Come on DDaD be strong. Resist the temptation.

MarquetteLa > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 07/16/2015 at 21:00

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But it’s the best. Track day, bro. My Exocet could hang out at the track with its old parts in your Miata. C’mon, bro. Track day.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 21:27

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Nonononono. Must resist.

Scary__goongala! > MarquetteLa 07/16/2015 at 21:48

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Yes, yes you should. When I know you’ve seen this I’ll delete my email. mazdaman893@gmail.com

MarquetteLa > Scary__goongala! 07/16/2015 at 22:03

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:D Got you and your email down! Thanks!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 00:40

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those bastards! emerald green is best color.

How much for hardtop?

how hard is it to remove the lip spoiler?

MarquetteLa > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 07/17/2015 at 02:24

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Agreed on the Emerald Green. I’m going to try to carry it onto the Exocet somehow.

See my reply here for more info on the hardtop. I can put you down as #2 in line for the hardtop if you want.

This miata.net thread says there are some holes in the trunklid with bolts. Let me know if you want the whole trunklid or just the spoiler. GoMiata is selling a reproduction spoiler for $240.

Thanks!

citizennick > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 10:30

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And this is how race cars begin: hail damage!

Idk whether I should say sorry or congrats.

Btw, gorgeous color combo.

Meeatah > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 10:32

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Willing to part ways with the front lip? I’ve been looking for an NB tupperware lip since forever.

MarquetteLa > Meeatah 07/17/2015 at 10:47

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Unfortunately the tupperware lip has suffered some (mostly paint I believe) damage since these photos were taken. I can take a photo for you later today if you’re still interested in picking it up at a cheap price.

MarquetteLa > citizennick 07/17/2015 at 10:48

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Thanks, I’ll take congrats in this situation!

Will update with photos of the gold top once I get it back next week.

Meeatah > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 11:00

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That’s quite alright. My NB is black, so I’d have to repaint it anyway. I’m also in Toronto, so we’ll probably have to ship.

P.S. Your NB looks VERY clean. Emerald Green on tan is such a lovely combo. Sorry to hear about your insurance totaling it, but it’s nice to know it’ll live on!

MarquetteLa > Meeatah 07/17/2015 at 11:07

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Cool, I will take some good photos after work today for you. Could I get an email address for you?

Thanks for the kind words! I’m a real big fan of the Emerald Green, too. I’m going to try to bring the paint to the Exocet somehow.

Meeatah > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 11:11

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nicktragianis at hotmail dot com.

Exocets are exceptionally badass. Good luck with the build!

MarquetteLa > Meeatah 07/17/2015 at 11:15

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Got it, thank you!

MonkeePuzzle > MarquetteLa 07/17/2015 at 11:56

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huh, never knew miata’s had these neat pouches in the trunk.

I’m in Denver too, always thought an exocet project would be fun, I’d be happy to lend a helping hand/wrench/ride to the parts store, if you need one.

MarquetteLa > MonkeePuzzle 07/17/2015 at 12:06

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The pouches were a dealer option I think? Someone told me a company named Saratoga made them and are obviously no longer available. Like I said, I’ve only ever seen my own.

Thanks for the offer! We should get a Denver Oppo meetup going at some point.

Sam > MarquetteLa 07/18/2015 at 22:31

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samysamyking@gmail.com is my email

And our Miata is actually a Special Edition, so it’s dark grey. Wed probably just leave it gold until we could afford to have it painted, though.

MarquetteLa > Sam 07/18/2015 at 23:06

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Got it, thanks!

MarquetteLa > Sam 07/23/2015 at 21:20

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Just letting you know I added a new photo of the plastidipped hardtop to the OP.

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/16/2016 at 18:20

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Is there still anything left?

MarquetteLa > Luis 04/16/2016 at 19:15

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Most everything but the wheels. What were you looking for?

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/17/2016 at 01:03

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Yea to late just the bumper man lol

MarquetteLa > Luis 04/17/2016 at 11:23

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Sorry, I meant pretty much everything is still available but the wheels. You were looking at the front bumper? There are some mounting points that are damaged for the bumper itself, and the front air dam has some scrapes on the underside — should be totally fine if you repaint it. Let me know if you’re still interested.

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/18/2016 at 15:41

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Yea man I’m interested how much? Are you willing to ship?

Luis > Luis 04/18/2016 at 15:42

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Please text me 209 361 8642

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/21/2016 at 22:33

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Still there man?

MarquetteLa > Luis 04/22/2016 at 00:37

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Yeah, sorry man. I won’t be selling the bumper until I order the Exocet frame which won’t be for another 12 months unfortunately. If that fits with your needs you can drop me your email and I will for sure let you know when it comes time. If not I totally understand.

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/22/2016 at 13:30

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Okay sounds good I don’t mind waiting lol. It’s kinglouuui@gmail.com lol. Thanks again man. And do you have those side skirts and mud guards still?

MarquetteLa > Luis 04/22/2016 at 18:31

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Absolutely! Side skirts & left mud guard are in good condition. Right mud guard has paint peeling and bubbling. Not an issue if you’re planning on painting.

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/23/2016 at 00:08

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Yea man I'm going to just repaint everything. So about how much for those three parts lol

01 Miata owner > MarquetteLa 04/23/2016 at 19:46

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Hi I am interested in the front bumper cover. Willing to wait for the switch out. My email address is justinkristent@yahoo.com

MarquetteLa > Luis 04/23/2016 at 23:07

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$400+shipping? Pending removal from the car with lots of photos of course?

Luis > MarquetteLa 04/25/2016 at 14:01

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Yea man that sounds dope. And what about with just the bumper?