Stumpy's: MazdaSpeed Miata - Page 3

thedguy · July 3rd, 2009, 7:51 AM

Forced induction.

There are mods you can do to fit better. 1 is put the top down, the others are swapping the seat out for a racing seat, trimming the foam on the factory seat, moving the mounts and doing all of the above.

I've met the owner of 949racing a few times, the man is 6'5" and about the same weight and fits in one surprisingly well. Though he has a racing seat bolted to the floor as far back and as low as possible.

Stumpy · July 6th, 2009, 8:05 PM

I'm just glad I am 5'3" 130lbs. Fits me like a glove! images/smilies/tongue.gif

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starfox07 · July 6th, 2009, 8:58 PM

I guess your user name is no coincidence then? images/smilies/lol.gif

Wizegui · July 7th, 2009, 3:04 AM

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Really nice car though. It must be a blast to drive. Is the Mazda your daily driver?

Stumpy · July 7th, 2009, 5:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizegui

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Really nice car though. It must be a blast to drive. Is the Mazda your daily driver?

Yeah, it is my daily driver. Chicago winters should be fun. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Stumpy · July 8th, 2009, 2:49 AM

Small update:

Got a New Shift boot from RedLineGoods.com.

Before: Poor stock shift boot does not have Red Stitching.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SlPH1yIN2XI/AAAAAAAAEzY/-Cor1QGwOMA/s800/RedStitchingBefore.jpg

Close up shows it is cracking... so sad...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SlPH2MQ6zmI/AAAAAAAAEzg/9iRtsoMsdM8/s800/RedStitchingCracking.jpg

Ten minutes later... after a quick swap. RED STITCHING!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SlPH1-TDXUI/AAAAAAAAEzU/PNJdMs92Wjs/s800/RedStitchingAfter.jpg

Now my interior is complete!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SlPH2B_eSVI/AAAAAAAAEzk/sMErvXqDppw/s800/RedStitchingDone.jpg

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prizrak · July 8th, 2009, 3:47 AM

^That actually looks very nice, the red stitching on everything is a nice little detail.

thedguy · July 9th, 2009, 6:08 AM

I always loved the look and feel of MSM seats. I just don't like the idea of leather in an open top car during summer.

prizrak · July 9th, 2009, 1:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedguy

I always loved the look and feel of MSM seats. I just don't like the idea of leather in an open top car during summer.

If the top is power shouldn't be that big of a deal. I'm liking alcantara lately looks nice and doesn't let your ass slip like leather.

Stumpy · July 9th, 2009, 1:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedguy

I always loved the look and feel of MSM seats. I just don't like the idea of leather in an open top car during summer.

Yep it burns, but so does all leather in the summer. I don't leave it sitting outside with the top down though. The top is only down when I am driving it. images/smilies/cool.gif

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Stumpy · August 23rd, 2009, 8:21 AM

New picture. images/smilies/smile.gif

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SpDs8hXIA-I/AAAAAAAAFGs/_OSM6H3wWN4/s800/MSMWeightStation34ths.jpg

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Derek · August 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM

That actually looks pretty frikkin' awesome!

WillDAQ · August 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

You sir have the best looking Miata i've ever seen!

ChaoZ · August 26th, 2009, 8:25 PM

Great looking car! Just a note though: Titanium MSM is considered to be the cursed colour. Apparently it really blends into the road, leading people to merge into them more than other cars.

Also, budget to snow tires if you're driving it in cold/wet/snow. Got a hardtop?

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mxoTn7rJLY4/Sm5yJLyWOLI/AAAAAAAAA4o/f6LMZwjwa6I/s288/_MG_0035.jpg

Pedrocas · August 26th, 2009, 10:12 PM

OMG, awesome Miata EVER!!! Love that color, love the bumpers, love the wheels. Can I take it for a ride, please? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Stumpy · August 27th, 2009, 3:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoZ

Great looking car! Just a note though: Titanium MSM is considered to be the cursed colour. Apparently it really blends into the road, leading people to merge into them more than other cars.

Also, budget to snow tires if you're driving it in cold/wet/snow. Got a hardtop?

Yes, my car is cursed. I have had a LOT of issues since I have bought it, but I still love it. It is true people don't see me, but that also might be because it is such a small, low car.

I live in Chicago, so I WILL be getting snow tires. I want a hardtop too, but that is not in the budget right now.

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July 3rd, 2009, 7:51 AM	#41
thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: 9:03 AM Location: Under the Counter at McD's Posts: 7,433 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 & 91 318i. Rep Power: 148	Forced induction. There are mods you can do to fit better. 1 is put the top down, the others are swapping the seat out for a racing seat, trimming the foam on the factory seat, moving the mounts and doing all of the above. I've met the owner of 949racing a few times, the man is 6'5" and about the same weight and fits in one surprisingly well. Though he has a racing seat bolted to the floor as far back and as low as possible. __________________

July 6th, 2009, 8:05 PM	#42
Stumpy Joined: Jun 29th, 2009 Last Online: 12:55 AM Location: Chicago, US of A Age: 31 Posts: 94 Car: MazdaSpeed Miata Rep Power: 5	I'm just glad I am 5'3" 130lbs. Fits me like a glove! .. __________________ 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata: Pics: Mods: Forge Bypass Valve Some of My Photography: Here: (Cars, Girls and Scenic Stuff)

July 6th, 2009, 8:58 PM	#43
starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,375 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 81	I guess your user name is no coincidence then? __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

July 7th, 2009, 3:04 AM	#44
Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 8:11 AM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 18 Posts: 2,054 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	/\ Really nice car though. It must be a blast to drive. Is the Mazda your daily driver? __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

July 8th, 2009, 2:49 AM	#46
Stumpy Joined: Jun 29th, 2009 Last Online: 12:55 AM Location: Chicago, US of A Age: 31 Posts: 94 Car: MazdaSpeed Miata Rep Power: 5	*Small update:* Got a New Shift boot from RedLineGoods.com. Before: Poor stock shift boot does not have Red Stitching. Close up shows it is cracking... so sad... Ten minutes later... after a quick swap. RED STITCHING! Now my interior is complete! .. __________________ 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata: Pics: Mods: Forge Bypass Valve Some of My Photography: Here: (Cars, Girls and Scenic Stuff)

July 8th, 2009, 3:47 AM	#47
prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 3:01 AM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 26 Posts: 3,019 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 39	^That actually looks very nice, the red stitching on everything is a nice little detail.

July 9th, 2009, 6:08 AM	#48
thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: 9:03 AM Location: Under the Counter at McD's Posts: 7,433 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 & 91 318i. Rep Power: 148	I always loved the look and feel of MSM seats. I just don't like the idea of leather in an open top car during summer. __________________

August 23rd, 2009, 8:21 AM	#51
Stumpy Joined: Jun 29th, 2009 Last Online: 12:55 AM Location: Chicago, US of A Age: 31 Posts: 94 Car: MazdaSpeed Miata Rep Power: 5	New picture. .. __________________ 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata: Pics: Mods: Forge Bypass Valve Some of My Photography: Here: (Cars, Girls and Scenic Stuff) Last edited by Stumpy; August 27th, 2009 at 3:02 PM.

August 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM	#52
Derek Is Über Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: United Netherlands + Rapepublic of Belgium Age: 20 Posts: 1,318 Car: Ain't got no Rep Power: 137	That actually looks pretty frikkin' awesome! __________________ "You're the biggest asshole I know. And that says a lot." - Ice

August 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM	#53
WillDAQ Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007 Last Online: 1:10 PM Posts: 1,027 Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Rep Power: 43	You sir have the best looking Miata i've ever seen!

August 26th, 2009, 8:25 PM	#54
ChaoZ Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: November 15th, 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 367 Car: Mazda Miata Rep Power: 22	Great looking car! Just a note though: Titanium MSM is considered to be the cursed colour. Apparently it really blends into the road, leading people to merge into them more than other cars. Also, budget to snow tires if you're driving it in cold/wet/snow. Got a hardtop? Last edited by ChaoZ; August 26th, 2009 at 8:27 PM.

August 26th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#55
Pedrocas Joined: Feb 6th, 2008 Last Online: 1:22 PM Location: Setúbal, Portugal Posts: 715 Car: Citroen ZX 1.4i Tonic Rep Power: 26	OMG, awesome Miata EVER!!! Love that color, love the bumpers, love the wheels. Can I take it for a ride, please?

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