Alright, here's a post that's been a long time coming - a proper introduction of my Miata "project". I put project in quotations because I don't have very high aspirations for this car. I simply I want to have a car that looks cool and is fun to drive.
I've actually had the car since I got back from Japan a couple months ago, but I wanted to wait until I got my wheels on it to take proper photos.
Here's the basics on the car-
1997 Mazda Miata
White on black cloth interior.
90K miles, two owners before me.
The car came with the original window sticker and an incredible amount of factory accessories, dozens of Miata club magazines from the '90s, hard top rack, etc. etc.
For not being a special edition car, it's quite loaded. Power windows, factory CD player, OEM hardtop, and best of all the Torsen LSD.
The previous owner had added a few things to the car including Tein SS coilovers, Flyin' Miata sway bars and a set of replica wheels.
I wasn't a big fan of the wheels, but that wasn't a problem because I already had a set of wheels waiting for it. It wasn't until yesterday that I finally had a chance to get some new tires and throw them on.
They are SSR Mark III's 15x7.5 +6 all around with 195/50 Dunlop DZ101's. It's nowhere near the crazy wheel combos people have been doing on Miatas recently, but I'm very happy with the fitment.
Surprisingly it doesn't rub at all on this setup with rolled fenders. I might drop it a bit more when I have time, but I'm happy with it now.
So yeah, it's basically stock with wheels and suspension and I plan to keep it that way for the most part.
A few things I am planning to add-
OEM R-package front spoiler
Steering Wheel
Some bitchin' shift knob
Retro style chrome mirrors
Maybe an air filter or something
Yep, so that's it. More updates as I make progress.
so fresh and so clean. nice ride.
Posted by: jessie | May 01, 2009 at 08:23 PM
about time. congrats on the new ride!
Posted by: Jeff | May 01, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Looks good considering that its stock. Apart from the other mods, why not get a proper exhaust system as well? But I'm not really sure about the chrome mirrors though, think the stock ones looks good enough to me.
Posted by: Muzaffar | May 02, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Nice set up. The wheel stance is near perfect. The crazy offsets are for those people that like to avoid potholes whereever they go. Seems like you could shrug off a hit or two with what you got. Might I recommend a hot- or rat-rod style shift knob to sit on top of the stick?
Posted by: Johnny Rumble | May 02, 2009 at 07:39 PM
The wheels look exceptionally good with the white paint! The car looks simple now, but it's excellent nonetheless. Chrome mirrors? How about retro-styled round ones on the fender ^^
Posted by: leongsoon | May 03, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Be thankful you didn't the filthy disgusting Viscus LSD.
Posted by: C.B.Leslie | May 03, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Great pick with the SSR MK3's. I would love 14"s for my car. Looking good so far and must be a ton of fun to drive. Front spoiler would complete it. How about a subtle trunk spoiler?
Posted by: ra21benj | May 05, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Looks great Mike, I love those wheels. I was most suprised that you aren't going for more power...?! These Roadsters beg for more power! ...or at least mine does! LOL
Posted by: Henry | May 05, 2009 at 10:25 PM
oh wow, it's like my car if i would have done it right. good stuff XD
Posted by: kOOpA | May 06, 2009 at 07:47 AM
the car is gorgeous!! it makes me miss my old 15x7 mk-III back in the day!
no need to make it slammed and rim touching the fender... it's simple, clean and shows that you have good taste!
Posted by: benson | May 06, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Nice looking ride!
Posted by: Bry | December 05, 2009 at 12:25 PM