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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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So while I wait for a buyer, so I can get into a Lexus, I'll make a post for my current car.

It started out as a $400 non running, non titled Miata, and has come a long way.


The original owner, when he bought it.





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How I first saw it:































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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Cost List:
Miata.............................$400
Title:.............................$120
Wheels/Tires...................$850
Bumper...........................$75
Steering Setup(incl. lock)..$480
Lip..............................----..$180
Lights.............................$90
Walbro 190......................$80
Vmaxx............................$300
NB Top...........................$165
Kicker Amp-----------------$50
Sony Speakers------------$60
13's Blue chrome---------$370
13" Tires--------------------$254
Sold old wheels/tires-----$700
TOTAL.......................... $2774*

*Price not including registration fees, tune-ups, or gas,etc..

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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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price for stock sideskirts/rear bumper? lol

other than those missed pieces in the accounting i like
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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nice lil project! GLWS
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Great project with a small budget. Enjoy!
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Personally, i don't like Miata's, but i can appreciate anyone who puts hard work into a car to resurrect it. Nice work
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
price for stock sideskirts/rear bumper? lol


other than those missed pieces in the accounting i like
Lol that was on the car when I bought it for $400. The body kit is now taking space in a landfill. The $75 bumper above is the stock one currently on the car. I found it 30 minutes away, a forum member had it in storage for 15 years.

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Personally, i don't like Miata's, but i can appreciate anyone who puts hard work into a car to resurrect it. Nice work

Thank you, it grew on me, and I love the car, but I need something bigger, which is why I'm selling it to get into an LS
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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I like all the mods besides changing your rims. Your first set of rims looked better IMO.

Also, have you thought about going with a hardtop?
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Yeah, I agree on some points with the old wheels, but I wanted to go lower, and without sacrificing the strength of my coilovers by removing perches and helper springs, I went with smaller wheels. And yeah, I wanted a hard top, but I also have a 240sx I'm building now, so that's taking my money. The Miata is up for sale so I can get into a Lexus to daily and focus on the 240.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Looks a lot better than when you got it.... that veilside (i think) kit was fugly.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Looks a lot better than when you got it.... that veilside (i think) kit was fugly.
Best part, is I'm pretty sure it was a knockoff Veilside lol.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Nice work. I can see how much TLC was given to the car. Hope you find it a good home!
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kumquatism
Nice work. I can see how much TLC was given to the car. Hope you find it a good home!
Thanks man, I appreciate it. Me too lol.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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not feeling the body kit, but everything else nice work.
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