Twerp's '91 Miazda

Twerp128 · May 8th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Here's the new car, bought it yesterday in Fort Wayne.

1991 Mazda Miata MX-5, or Miazda for short. 1.6L DOHC inline-4, 5-speed, New Bridgestone tires (Think they're Potenzas, not sure I hate Bridgestone), New brakes all-around, New front end, struts, springs, the lot, new clutch, new throw-out bearing, Glass rear window, no accidents, 128,000 miles. Really nice car, payed $4,000. Only things wrong, it has two holes in the soft top that need patched, and it will probably need the timing chain replaced sometime in the next ten thousand miles. Oh, there's some ding on the front bumper too.

Other then that the car goes, just sticks to the ground like nobodies business, and changes direction like a housefly on her monthlies. Not particularly fast, but plenty fun. A proper British roadster, built, designed, and engineered in Japan.

You may notice some, errr, ricier modifications to it, the valve caps have already been replaced with black plastic, the floor mats are only still there for the sake of preserving the originals, and the blue APC steering wheel cover was off before I was 20 ft. away from the sellers home. As for the AutoZone sticker side vents, I want to talk to my body guy and see what is the best way to remove them without damaging paint.

Most likely added to weigh down the performance of the Mighty Miata 1.6, good thinking, but I think I can manage.

Needs a little degrease, but for the most part clean.

POP UP HEADLIGHTS FTMFW!

Punisher Bass · May 8th, 2008, 05:53 PM

May god have mercy on the soul of whoever put those fake ventiports on. There's only one brand of car that should have ventiports, and that's Buick.

Everytime I see a car with those cheap things on it, it makes me want to wait for the owner so I can kick them in the throat.

killpanda · May 8th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Very nice car !

I especially like your number plate but I guess it's not a real one... :-/

Banii · May 8th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Weooii.. another mazda

Ilpav · May 8th, 2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

There's only one brand of car that should have ventiports, and that's Buick.

Nope. The only cars that look good with those kinds of vents are Mazzers.

Punisher Bass · May 8th, 2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilpav

Nope. The only cars that look good with those kinds of vents are Mazzers.

I'm waiting to see your example of good looking.

Labcoatguy · May 8th, 2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Twerp128

File this under "not helping the stereotype"

jasonof2000 · May 8th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Great find! Miata's are simple to maintain, easy to mod and lots of companies make parts for it.
Just get rid of those horrible vents and it's look great!

Ilpav · May 8th, 2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

I'm waiting to see your example of good looking.

Look above you. The Gran Turismo is especially gorgeous.

Punisher Bass · May 9th, 2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilpav

Look above you. The Gran Turismo is especially gorgeous.

Compared to what? An infected scrotum?

Dsemaj · May 9th, 2008, 02:31 AM

I hate those fake ventiports! Apart from that, not bad at all. I really like the dials, they just shout business to me, nothing less, nothing more. I'd replace that ugly steering wheel if it were my car.

thedguy · May 9th, 2008, 02:56 AM

$4000!!!! I got mine for free! Though my car lacks the cover for the top.

Perhaps I should get around to posting some pics of mine.

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Originally Posted by Dsemaj

I hate those fake ventiports! Apart from that, not bad at all. I really like the dials, they just shout business to me, nothing less, nothing more. I'd replace that ugly steering wheel if it were my car.

The amazing part is it actually came with a properly functioning oil pressure gauge!

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

Compared to what? An infected scrotum?

How many times have we been over this? You have 0 taste, your opinion does not matter on the subject of style (or music, food, movies, women, etc...)

Redliner · May 9th, 2008, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonof2000

Great find! Miata's are simple to maintain, easy to mod and lots of companies make parts for it.
Just get rid of those horrible vents and it's look great!

+1
I really like that colour. Congrats!

Spectre · May 9th, 2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

May god have mercy on the soul of whoever put those fake ventiports on. There's only one brand of car that should have ventiports, and that's Buick.

Sorry, no. Plymouth had them first in the 30s.

And on the Plymouths, they were functional instead of chrome circles with black paint on them.

RUU-CHAMA · May 9th, 2008, 08:53 AM

I would love to drive a Miata just once, unfortunately I could pass as the American Stig so I can't fit in one, guess thats what my Xbox 360 is for.

Punisher Bass · May 9th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

Sorry, no. Plymouth had them first in the 30s.

And on the Plymouths, they were functional instead of chrome circles with black paint on them.

I never said anything about who had them first.

thedguy · May 9th, 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUU-CHAMA

I would love to drive a Miata just once, unfortunately I could pass as the American Stig so I can't fit in one, guess thats what my Xbox 360 is for.

My dad is 6'1 and 320lbs and takes mine for a spin once in a while. Biggest problem for him is getting in and out with the top up (it's literally impossible).

Twerp128 · May 9th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Wow didn't know you had a Miata? Guess I'm just blind.

BlaRo · May 9th, 2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

I'm waiting to see your example of good looking.

These don't really help your cause, though...

May 8th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Twerp128 Joined: Oct 6th, 2006 Last Online: 09:35 PM Location: Indiana Age: 21 Posts: 1,071 Car: '83 Porsche 944, '91 Miazda Rep Power: 30	Twerp's '91 Miazda Here's the new car, bought it yesterday in Fort Wayne. 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5, or Miazda for short. 1.6L DOHC inline-4, 5-speed, New Bridgestone tires (Think they're Potenzas, not sure I hate Bridgestone), New brakes all-around, New front end, struts, springs, the lot, new clutch, new throw-out bearing, Glass rear window, no accidents, 128,000 miles. Really nice car, payed $4,000. Only things wrong, it has two holes in the soft top that need patched, and it will probably need the timing chain replaced sometime in the next ten thousand miles. Oh, there's some ding on the front bumper too. Other then that the car goes, just sticks to the ground like nobodies business, and changes direction like a housefly on her monthlies. Not particularly fast, but plenty fun. A proper British roadster, built, designed, and engineered in Japan. You may notice some, errr, ricier modifications to it, the valve caps have already been replaced with black plastic, the floor mats are only still there for the sake of preserving the originals, and the blue APC steering wheel cover was off before I was 20 ft. away from the sellers home. As for the AutoZone sticker side vents, I want to talk to my body guy and see what is the best way to remove them without damaging paint. Most likely added to weigh down the performance of the Mighty Miata 1.6, good thinking, but I think I can manage. Needs a little degrease, but for the most part clean. POP UP HEADLIGHTS FTMFW! __________________ Last edited by Twerp128; May 8th, 2008 at 05:51 PM..

May 8th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#2
Punisher Bass Resident Buick Ninja Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 08:20 PM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,263 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 39	May god have mercy on the soul of whoever put those fake ventiports on. There's only one brand of car that should have ventiports, and that's Buick. Everytime I see a car with those cheap things on it, it makes me want to wait for the owner so I can kick them in the throat. __________________ Mighty Buick Of Destruction

May 8th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#3
killpanda Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: 07:21 AM Location: China/Qingdao for a month Age: 22 Posts: 730 Car: 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.8TDdi Ghia Rep Power: 24	Very nice car ! I especially like your number plate but I guess it's not a real one... :-/ __________________ Ouh yeah !

May 8th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#4
Banii Joined: Aug 19th, 2006 Last Online: 02:06 PM Location: Norway Age: 22 Posts: 656 Car: Mazda 626 2.0i 16v GLX, w/ SSE Rep Power: 12	Weooii.. another mazda __________________ I will not carry a gun, Frank. When I got thrown into this war I had a clear understanding with the Pentagon: no guns. I'll carry your books, I'll carry a torch, I'll carry a tune, I'll carry on, carry over, carry forward, Cary Grant, cash and carry, carry me back to Old Virginia, I'll even 'hari-kari' if you show me how, but I will not carry a gun! -- Hawkeye approved by NADU (Not A Dude United)

May 8th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#8
jasonof2000 Joined: May 6th, 2008 Last Online: 03:24 PM Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 109 Car: 2004 SVT Focus, 1997 Miata. Rep Power: 6	Great find! Miata's are simple to maintain, easy to mod and lots of companies make parts for it. Just get rid of those horrible vents and it's look great! __________________ "The beatings will continue until morale improves".

May 9th, 2008, 02:31 AM	#11
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:39 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Posts: 2,055 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 26	I hate those fake ventiports! Apart from that, not bad at all. I really like the dials, they just shout business to me, nothing less, nothing more. I'd replace that ugly steering wheel if it were my car. __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

May 9th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#15
RUU-CHAMA Joined: Feb 27th, 2007 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 457 Car: Mazda6 Rep Power: 12	I would love to drive a Miata just once, unfortunately I could pass as the American Stig so I can't fit in one, guess thats what my Xbox 360 is for.

May 9th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#18
Twerp128 Joined: Oct 6th, 2006 Last Online: 09:35 PM Location: Indiana Age: 21 Posts: 1,071 Car: '83 Porsche 944, '91 Miazda Rep Power: 30	Wow didn't know you had a Miata? Guess I'm just blind. __________________