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Vashthestampede · 02-08-2011, 06:24 PM

New to here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Joe from Danbury, CT and I drive a 1990 Turbo Miata. At least I drive it when I don't have it taken apart and sitting for months at a time.

I've been working on the car since '04 when I bought it stock off eBay. Since then its been a love/hate relationship and a lot of time and money along the way. I do all the wrenching myself and that's probably 90% of the reason I love the car. Knowing every square inch inside and out keeps me confident that everything is done right.

Unfortunately after the turbo went out on me I broke my hand/wrist shortly thereafter and was unable to get it running in time to beat the snow. It currently sits outside, uncovered and half apart.

I have plans to button everything up once the snow melts and I can get it towed to the shop. As it sits now I'm not 100% certain what my plans are, but my tax return might just help me get a little more done that I need to.

I look forward to checking out the site and seeing whats local around here.

Here's some pictures that were taken this past year after the newer turbo setup went in.

EDIT: I can't post pictures until I have 3 posts, so I guess I'll have to wait on that.

TalonTsi97 · 02-08-2011, 06:44 PM

Sounds like a cool setup, look forward to the pictures. Good luck on recovering & finishing it up, i kno that allllllllll to well.

Vashthestampede · 02-08-2011, 07:02 PM

Yeah, I guess thats just part of the fun. Buy it for $500, put it on and leave it be for a month or 2, take it off and sell it for $400. Repeat. lol

Pictures.....

PAdutch · 02-08-2011, 10:34 PM

I gotta admit ussually dont like miatas but that thing is really nice. Welcome feel free to post up more pics.

Wizdom · 02-08-2011, 11:58 PM

I'm not a fan of miatas but I'm really liking yours. Well done and welcome!

**TROLL** · 02-09-2011, 12:26 AM

Super nice! Welcome to the forum. I have a photo shoot up in Danbury on March 5/6 actually...

TalonTsi97 · 02-09-2011, 12:31 AM

Awesome man, really cool looking unique miata imo. Would def like to see it in person some time.

Vashthestampede · 02-09-2011, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys

Here's a couple more pictures. If I get some time later this morning maybe I'll start a build thread (if there's a place for those) and post up some progress shots.

Do you guys have a way to embed youtube videos on here? Or am I just not seeing it because I'm newb?

**Ender81** · 02-09-2011, 10:55 AM

I am really loving the car man. Welcome to TST.

DexterZX2 · 02-09-2011, 12:00 PM

Your Miata looks great, nice work. I had a friend that used to have a turbo'd Miata, and it was a fun car. Keep up the good work, and keep us updated.

**Got Insulin?** · 02-09-2011, 12:22 PM

Welcome, lovin the Miata! Any details on the laptop stand? I've been looking for a good mounting solution for the longest time.

Vashthestampede · 02-09-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

Any details on the laptop stand? I've been looking for a good mounting solution for the longest time.

The stand is a laptop/camera stand combo. I bought it off eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Auto-Vehicle...item336379fee8

This laptop stand is TITS for tuning on the dyno, though I cant say how great it is for datalogging while driving. I've yet to try it out like that. The camera mount is a cool little extra as well. Most of the miata guys use a rollbar mount and that was what I planned on getting, but this works pretty good for now. Its a little wobbly, but I found that stuffing a shirt between the stand and seat helps.

Overall I'm 100% happy with it. The kit comes with 2 or 3 different brackets to choose from, so it should work with any car/truck. You don't know how many strange looks I get from other people checking out the camera mounted in view. I had one guy at the gas station ask me what did I use the camera for, I told him only good stuff. lol

SvicksTc · 02-09-2011, 02:58 PM

welcome, nice car and fun numbers

captainfalco · 02-09-2011, 05:38 PM

Welcome fellow Miata driver! Looking pretty good. I'm not sure if I'm diggin the headlights though, I'm a fan of popups myself.

Vashthestampede · 02-09-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SvicksTc

welcome, nice car and fun numbers

Very fun

Even stock the car was fun to drive. Then as time went on I went from 140whp-180whp-250whp. I drove the car at the 180 mark for the longest time period. Leaving the dyno this last time had me ear to ear like a little kid. I was laughing the whole ride back home!

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Originally Posted by captainfalco

Welcome fellow Miata driver! Looking pretty good. I'm not sure if I'm diggin the headlights though, I'm a fan of popups myself.

This will be the 4th headlight setup on the damn car and its actually the worst for output. Too much work went into getting them fitted to change again....at least for now. I tried like hell to DIY but the quality and fitment was a joke. This spring I'm going to work on getting more light on the road, either with HIDs or adding some fog lights.

I miss the pop ups the most. The first set of custom projectors I had were TERRIBLE. It was another company that eventually disappeared due to crap craftsmanship. I was younger and was drawn in by the "angel eye" rings they would give with the parking lights on. They didnt last too long on the car. I only have these couple pictures of them handy.

Old projectors and Greddy turbo kit

2nd set of pop-ups with Pivot controller

Current setup the day I was test fitting everything

wheresmycar · 02-10-2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vashthestampede

Old projectors and Greddy turbo kit

How much was the old lights above with the clear cover/lid?
I love the car and that laptop stand is awesome.

Vashthestampede · 02-10-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wheresmycar

How much was the old lights above with the clear cover/lid?
I love the car and that laptop stand is awesome.

Those projectors were made by a company called Mid-tenn and I think they were around $400 for the kit.

They needed a lot of work to make them look how you see them though. The mounting rods are all custom made because the ones that came with the kit were flimsy and weak. The covers are just smoked pieces of lexan cut to fit. The kit came with clear covers that looked like ass.

I'll see if I can dig up some of the other pictures I had with that setup. I ended up selling it for what I paid for it a couple years ago. I'm sure they damn near impossible to find now.

AlterEvo · 02-10-2011, 09:22 AM

Nice ride man, that things gotta be fun to rip around in!

BlkWhtTSI · 02-13-2011, 01:30 PM

This thing looks like a blast! Defiantly A thumbs up!

Alfred · 02-13-2011, 01:33 PM

WOW........These are really nice pictures and i really like these pics and welcome to the tristatetuners.

02-08-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Vashthestampede Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19528 My Ride: 1990 Turbo Miata iTrader: (0)	New to here New to here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Joe from Danbury, CT and I drive a 1990 Turbo Miata. At least I drive it when I don't have it taken apart and sitting for months at a time. I've been working on the car since '04 when I bought it stock off eBay. Since then its been a love/hate relationship and a lot of time and money along the way. I do all the wrenching myself and that's probably 90% of the reason I love the car. Knowing every square inch inside and out keeps me confident that everything is done right. Unfortunately after the turbo went out on me I broke my hand/wrist shortly thereafter and was unable to get it running in time to beat the snow. It currently sits outside, uncovered and half apart. I have plans to button everything up once the snow melts and I can get it towed to the shop. As it sits now I'm not 100% certain what my plans are, but my tax return might just help me get a little more done that I need to. I look forward to checking out the site and seeing whats local around here. Here's some pictures that were taken this past year after the newer turbo setup went in. EDIT: I can't post pictures until I have 3 posts, so I guess I'll have to wait on that. __________________ Garrett T28 - ARTech mani - ARTech 3" dp - Tial 35mm wastegate - 25x12x3 IC - ACT - Torsen - 3" Enthuza duals - MSPNP - 250hp/231tq

02-08-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Sounds like a cool setup, look forward to the pictures. Good luck on recovering & finishing it up, i kno that allllllllll to well. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-08-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
Vashthestampede Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19528 My Ride: 1990 Turbo Miata iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I guess thats just part of the fun. Buy it for $500, put it on and leave it be for a month or 2, take it off and sell it for $400. Repeat. lol Pictures..... __________________ Garrett T28 - ARTech mani - ARTech 3" dp - Tial 35mm wastegate - 25x12x3 IC - ACT - Torsen - 3" Enthuza duals - MSPNP - 250hp/231tq

02-08-2011, 10:34 PM	#4
PAdutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miataland Member #17024 My Ride: Miata, Miata, Genesis, 08 burb 2500 iTrader: (0)	I gotta admit ussually dont like miatas but that thing is really nice. Welcome feel free to post up more pics. __________________ Stinger GTS - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Miatas! - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. MY EVO (Sold)- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-08-2011, 11:58 PM	#5
Wizdom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethlehem Member #18726 My Ride: 05 SRT-4 12.5 @ 119 iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of miatas but I'm really liking yours. Well done and welcome! __________________ Yes I have alaska license plates... Daily driven 365 out there...

02-09-2011, 12:31 AM	#7
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Awesome man, really cool looking unique miata imo. Would def like to see it in person some time. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-09-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
Vashthestampede Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19528 My Ride: 1990 Turbo Miata iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys Here's a couple more pictures. If I get some time later this morning maybe I'll start a build thread (if there's a place for those) and post up some progress shots. Do you guys have a way to embed youtube videos on here? Or am I just not seeing it because I'm newb? __________________ Garrett T28 - ARTech mani - ARTech 3" dp - Tial 35mm wastegate - 25x12x3 IC - ACT - Torsen - 3" Enthuza duals - MSPNP - 250hp/231tq

02-09-2011, 12:00 PM	#10
DexterZX2 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hanover, PA Member #7330 My Ride: 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 Turbo'd iTrader: (0)	Your Miata looks great, nice work. I had a friend that used to have a turbo'd Miata, and it was a fun car. Keep up the good work, and keep us updated. __________________ 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 - Turbo'd Show Car: Sponsored by Mishimoto To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-09-2011, 12:22 PM	#11
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Welcome, lovin the Miata! Any details on the laptop stand? I've been looking for a good mounting solution for the longest time. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

02-09-2011, 02:58 PM	#13
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02-09-2011, 05:38 PM	#14
captainfalco Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Member #6467 My Ride: MX83 iTrader: (0)	Welcome fellow Miata driver! Looking pretty good. I'm not sure if I'm diggin the headlights though, I'm a fan of popups myself.

02-10-2011, 09:22 AM	#18
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02-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#20
Alfred Noob-Jersey Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19534 iTrader: (0)	WOW........These are really nice pictures and i really like these pics and welcome to the tristatetuners. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.