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Message started by mick on 08/26/10 at 00:03:46

Title: my miata
Post by mick on 08/26/10 at 00:03:46

on the home today from my theropist,it was mid afternoon and for some reason was very quiet. I did my usual 65 MPH around a nice right hand curve onto my favorite straightaway,about 4 miles long ,I dropped her down into 4th gave her some gas gunned her upto 4,000
RPM then into 5th ,I got her up to just over a ton about 108 on the clock,I tell ya guys I love this car . I was looking on Craigs list and found a miata engine complete with engine stand for $125 , I offered him $150 if he will deliver it he lives about 50 miles away,we made the deal on the phone he will deliver on Sat 28th Aug, I still have at least 50 thousand left on my car, but this is the last car I will ever buy in my lifetime. I love this car so much I just won't consider another one,
this is it. So I will just take my time and rebuild the other engine ,polish it all up and drop her in when the time comes,sound like a plan ?

Title: Re: my miata
Post by Educatedredneck on 08/26/10 at 00:34:22

Sounds like a great plan, Mick. Keep the wheels turning.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/26/10 at 02:05:33

Sounds like a great idea.

I wonderhow a car like that would hold up to Nitrous,,
Would the trans/clutch need beefed up?

Title: Re: my miata
Post by LANCER on 08/26/10 at 03:29:39

good plan Mick..take you time getting the new engine ready

are you going to bore ...cam...headers...etc ?

Title: Re: my miata
Post by jef.savage on 08/26/10 at 04:00:43

The transmission is good until you get up near 300hp and then they've been known to rip the teeth off the gears. Any increase in power at all warrants a clutch upgrade.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by 12Bravo on 08/26/10 at 05:36:43

The Miata is a fun car. My mom has one and loves it. I can't understand why she never lets me or my brothers drive it though ;D

Title: Re: my miata
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/26/10 at 11:27:48

Good job Mick! Those Miatas are fun rigs for sure!! How 'bout a coupla pics?!

Title: Re: my miata
Post by mick on 08/26/10 at 13:12:26

I have printed these before ,you must have missed em first time out,
So here you go.

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/011-2.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr311/mickrowe37/untitledchickoncar.jpg

Title: Re: my miata
Post by Midnightrider on 08/26/10 at 17:30:31

Better be saving money for your next motorcycle. Mick I know you too well, it wont be long and you'll be clutching with that left hand.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by bill67 on 08/26/10 at 18:03:14

I think Mick is thinking about clutching in that picture.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/27/10 at 00:57:06

Nice car!! Wouldn't mind both of those m'self! 8-) ;)

Title: Re: my miata
Post by photojoe on 08/27/10 at 13:53:07

Glad to see you're enjoying your ride Mick.

Shar had a '96 Miata that she bought brandy new. She loved that car so much that when she heard that it got totaled by a hit and run (while it was parked overnight in front of the house) she cried like she lost a family member. I was the one that delivered the news. Not an easy task. Never did catch the sob.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by babbalou on 08/28/10 at 11:17:26

I've always wanted a Miata. Never sat in one so I'm not sure if I'd fit with the top up. Mick, would a 6'1" guy fit in a Miata with the top up? I'd only use the top when it rains.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by mick on 08/28/10 at 16:38:35

44474444474A4953260 wrote:

I've always wanted a Miata. Never sat in one so I'm not sure if I'd fit with the top up. Mick, would a 6'1" guy fit in a Miata with the top up? I'd only use the top when it rains.

My 6 foot brother in law drove it to town the day I got it ,he loved it,I'm only 5"7" and I have plenty of room over my noggin,so I guess they are ok,but like most convertables you vision is limited when the top is up.
Another thing, most of them come with a hard top and there is a little more room using that (I wish I had one )
It realy is a great little car ,I keep looking for reasons to drive to town,and then I go the long way.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by mick on 08/30/10 at 00:37:17

the little tramp leaning on my car, I made her wipe her greasy little finger prints off it. not realy someone else put her in the picture.
And 12 Bravo I don't blame your Mom,after I got mine home I asked if anyone would like to drive it,only my brother in ,he took it town and back,.That's it no one else will ever drive my car while I own it.
If someone steals it and I get it back I will have nothing to do with it,just sell it,knowing a low life thief has actualy driven my car,and sat in my seat,I don't think I could stand it. I hate low lifes,and people who are to lazy to work for there own car.

Title: Re: my miata
Post by jef.savage on 08/31/10 at 18:52:08

I can't read the title without hearing this in my head
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=021WZBh1R4I[/media]
ooh you make my motor run...Ma Ma Ma My Miata

Title: Re: my miata
Post by babbalou on 08/31/10 at 20:05:25

31353F3728343930353139255C0 wrote:

[quote author=44474444474A4953260 link=1282806226/0#12 date=1283019446]I've always wanted a Miata. Never sat in one so I'm not sure if I'd fit with the top up. Mick, would a 6'1" guy fit in a Miata with the top up? I'd only use the top when it rains.