saleem

I just picked her up from Oklahoma city on friday and got back on saturday. This picture is from before I picked her up. Im removing the stripes and getting her detailed probably today or wait a few days because the weather has been really crappy around the midwest region. I absoulutely LOVE driving this thing the steering feel the brakes and not to mention the Turbo kicking in HARD at the topend. Its a total rush to drive. Check out the specs below for some that may not know. I will add more pictures soon without the stripes to the library.

Velocity Red Mica


- 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve, 4 valves per cylinder
- HP: 178HP @ 6,000 RPM
- TORQUE: 166 ft lbs @ 6,500 RPM
- IHI single-scroll turbocharger with 8.5 psig boost
- Denso air-to-air intercooler
- 6-speed manual overdrive transmission with short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
- Anti-lock Brake System with EBD (ABS)
- Brakes Ventilated: 10.6 inch/Solid: 10.9 inch
- Power assist w/dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
- Eurospec fresh air duct
- Multi-port electronic fuel injection
- Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

- Fuel capacity - 12.7 gal.
- EPA mileage, city/highway - 20/26
- Premium unleaded, 91 octane or greater
- Curb weight lb. = 2,529
- GVWR weight lb. with AC = 2,948
- Weight distribution % Front/Rear - 52/48

- Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
- Enhanced exhaust sound and pre-silencer capacity with large exhaust tip
- Engine-speed-sensing variable power assist
- Optimized steering rack stroke (reduced from 60.5mm to 53.2mm)
- Engine-rpm sensing variable power assist
- Red wrinkle finish on valve cover with turbo logo
- 17-inch Racing Hart alloy wheels
- Toyo Proxes R28 205/40R17 80W rated tires
- Anodized aluminum oil cap with MAZDASPEED logo

- Gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers with revised valving
- Independent double wishbone w/ 37.7 N/mm coil springs, 23 mm stabilizer bar
- Independent double wishbone w/ 27.6 N/mm coil springs, 14 mm stabilizer bar
- Silver painted front suspension tower brace
- Silver colored brake calipers
- Independent double-wishbone suspension
- Gas-filled Bilstein® shock absorbers with revised valving
- Alloy foot pedals and driver's alloy foot rest with MAZDASPEED logo
- Stainless steel scuff plates with MAZDASPEED logo
- Body-color rear view mirror cap with MAZDASPEED logo
- Carpeted floor mats with MAZDASPEED logo
- Front under spoiler
- Rear deck spoiler
- Rear under spoiler
- Black cloth convertible top (combined with leather interior)
- Windblocker antidraft panel with integral storage pouch
- Alloy wheel locks
- Smoke finish headlamps
- Projector-type low beam headlights
- Halogen fog lights
- 2-speed fixed-intermittent windshield wipers
- Solar-control tinted windshield with sunshade

TRIM/SEATING
- Black cloth-trimmed upholstery with red inserts
- Black leather-trimmed upholstery with red stitching
- Red door inserts (cloth interior)
- Bose 6-speaker AM/FM/CD-changer sound system including separate tweeters
- In-dash 6-CD changer with amber illumination
- Speed-sensing automatic volume control
- Silver-finish interior door handles
- Silver-finish air vent bezels
- Map pockets on front doors
- Silver-finish HVAC controls
- Silver-finish meter rings
- Leather-wrapped shift **** with red stitching
- Leather wrapped parking brake handle with red stitching
- Center panel with unique curl-fit finish
- Shift plate bezel with unique curl-fit finish
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING
- Red nighttime gauge illumination
- Power windows with driver’s one-touch-down feature
- Power door locks
- Remote keyless illuminated entry system
- Remote releases for trunk-lid, fuel-door, and hood
- Windblocker antidraft panel with integral pouch
- Cigarette lighter
- Lockable center console with storage
- Dual covered front cup holders
- Locking glove compartment

GAUGES & WARNING LIGHTS
- Silver instrument panel meter gauges with MAZDASPEED logo
- Engine immobilizer security system
- Internal trunk release system
- Keyless remote with panic feature
- Side-impact door beams

ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM !

saleem

Here is one more

mmarshall

Congragulations. I have long recommended the Miata for those who want a fun, affordable, reliable, responsive sports car, can fit in it ( which excludes me ) and who don't need to drive on slippery roads ( where they are practically worthless ). They are durable as an iron anvil if you take care of them.

A word of caution: I noticed you mentioned how hard the turbo kicks in. If this is a brand-new car, don't accelerate flat-out or go over 4000 RPM for the first 1000 miles or so, or use the brakes full-force except in an emergency. After 1000 miles, you can then drive a little harder.

GS300Rich

Congrats on the new purchase. Look at that paint shine

mmarshall

SCRATCH-OUT will help keep the paint like that, too.
http://www.kitwax.com/html/kitProducts.htm

bruce van

Wow. I think this is the first photoshoot I've ever seen with rolls of carpet!


Congrats on the wicked Miata. I was thinking of getting one of the Mazdaspeeds myself,
but I have to drive more than 1 passenger on many occasions (me + wife + son).

saleem

Its got 23927 miles on the Odometer as I type this. Its a remarkable little car the gas mileage is great im averaging about 25 to 26 right now. I have to get those stripes off the sun just came out I might do it in a couple of hours if the sun stays up like this. This is one of the biggest underdogs I think in the performance world. Im just blown away by the power to weight ratio this thing has. It totally reminds me off one of my friends 93 FD RX-7. Nimble and fast.

Gojirra99

Good choice of a fun little car Congratulations

mmarshall

OK....so much for the break-in rules. Have fun...but be careful.

bitkahuna

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Fun fun fun! Sweet car. CONGRATS!

STIG

Zoom-Zoom!

saleem

Yeah now I have to get rid of the RX-7 that I bought a few weeks back. Still havent received the title for that yet .

saleem

LOL yeah the guy I bought it from has a carpeting business. He shot up the pictures in his warehouse.

saleem

can you pick that stuff up at stores ? or do you have to order it online . It sounds really good. How are your overall impressions of it.

saleem

Thank you guys. Yes im being very carefull with the car. I have never had to think three times before I park a car. lol now I have to watch out everywhere I go to park it away from everything. lol