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Khellen · 02-27-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fitftw

^ these come damn close http://www.rev9autosport.com/na/exte...er-flares.html

Win! Now I just need a miata. haha

fitftw · 02-27-2011, 09:11 AM

Those Tillett's look amazing. Is this the one you're looking at lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tille...Q5fAccessories

So expensive...just for one seat? Christ. I'd buy your Exige seats if you get the Tillett's though depending on the price for both.

jjm4life · 02-27-2011, 02:45 PM

damn thats cheap... they usually go used for more than that. theres one on LT for like 1200. if i go that route ill shoot you a PM. right now im just pissed that i put my jeep into storage 20m away from my place and im stuck with the lotus after it snowed again last night

fitftw · 02-27-2011, 03:22 PM

that sucks man. There's a guy in my apartment complex who brings his red Elise home on some weekends, or maybe he doesn't live here and just visits somebody lol.

wheresmycar · 02-28-2011, 01:02 AM

Tell the elise owner he should upgrade his seats and then ask how much he would want for his old seats?

92dxman · 02-28-2011, 01:44 AM

Miata with hardtop=win...

jjm4life · 02-28-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wheresmycar

Tell the elise owner he should upgrade his seats and then ask how much he would want for his old seats?

elise seats are slightly different from exige seats.. depending year/package

fitftw · 02-28-2011, 08:46 AM

I need seats that have slots for harnesses, Elise seats don't have them. They do look comfortable though. Here's a Miata with Elise seats:

fitftw · 02-28-2011, 09:54 AM

okay I decided not to get the taillight kit, and want to focus on more power. I need input. Should I go for Megasquirt PNP (stand-alone ecu and wideband o2 with gauge) for an extra ~10hp or go with a Koyo 37mm radiator with slim Spal fans and new hoses for coolant/heater? I'm slightly leaning towards the ecu because I can go get it tuned for a premium fuel spark table since that's what I've been running through it for months. I might be able to squeeze a bit more power out from that.

MX5 · 02-28-2011, 11:30 AM

Megasquirt, so that if you want to go FI down the road you'll already be part of the way there.

Khellen · 02-28-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fitftw

okay I decided not to get the taillight kit, and want to focus on more power. I need input. Should I go for Megasquirt PNP (stand-alone ecu and wideband o2 with gauge) for an extra ~10hp or go with a Koyo 37mm radiator with slim Spal fans and new hoses for coolant/heater? I'm slightly leaning towards the ecu because I can go get it tuned for a premium fuel spark table since that's what I've been running through it for months. I might be able to squeeze a bit more power out from that.

Why would you bother replacing the radiator / fan over a power upgrade if you don't have any cooling issues?

Nick Merrone · 02-28-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Khellen

Why would you bother replacing the radiator / fan over a power upgrade if you don't have any cooling issues?

precaution i assume? Its always good to have an upgraded cooling system esepcially if he plans on tracking it.

fitftw · 02-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Miata radiators are set to blow when the endtanks start to brown, and mine are brown as ****. Eventually it'll need replacing sometime during summer. I'll go with the MSPNP then. Really getting tired of how slow this car is, and optimization is key. I have to move to Florida before the end of January because with the ecu, test pipe, and no charcoal canister, I will break the emissions testing equipment here lol

jjm4life, that Tillet seat on ebay sold for $885 lol

plus having gauges in the middle air vents for a/f and boost eventually will be sweet:

Khellen · 02-28-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Merrone

precaution i assume? Its always good to have an upgraded cooling system esepcially if he plans on tracking it.

Obviously but he asked which he should do now. Unless something is falling apart, which he confirmed in the post below, why bother unless you're tracking your car anytime soon?

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Originally Posted by fitftw

Miata radiators are set to blow when the endtanks start to brown, and mine are brown as ****. Eventually it'll need replacing sometime during summer.

Well there you go. You just answered your own question about which you should do first....haha

Spocknasty · 02-28-2011, 03:14 PM

I'll try and help you instead of being a dick. Consider a Mishimoto X-Line for cheaper (especially through local vendors). What radiator you get doesn't matter as you will still be limited by the cooling ability of the inefficient factory design. Get the MSPNP but keep in mind it's not a happy thing out of the box and tuning will definitely be required. Also the MSPNP is based off of MS 1.0, you could get more features out of a new 3 built for you.

fitftw · 02-28-2011, 04:43 PM

hmm that does sound good. Thanks for not being a dick, I appreciate it. Know of any good places in central Jersey to get a tune, preferably one that knows about MS and Miatas? I'll want to get it tuned the day I install it, and I don't have a timing light, so maybe I should just have a shop install and tune it on the spot. That would be preferred, so I'm not driving around on a ****ty tune.

**Got Insulin?** · 02-28-2011, 04:49 PM

I've legally passed emissions with no emissions equipment and a 20G turbo plus aftermarket ECU, 1000CC injectors, and a 2.5" basically straight-piped exhaust. I didn't cheat or even know the guy, he just neglected to do the ol' eyeball test.

Also, why do you need harnesses? Those Elise seats would allow you to keep your DOT spec restraints.

fitftw · 02-28-2011, 04:54 PM

I'd prefer at least a 4pt harness so I can remove the seatbelts and not deal with feeding them every time I get out of the car. And my car is a 96, it's OBD2, there's no way in hell I'll pass.

jjm4life · 02-28-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

I've legally passed emissions with no emissions equipment and a 20G turbo plus aftermarket ECU, 1000CC injectors, and a 2.5" basically straight-piped exhaust. I didn't cheat or even know the guy, he just neglected to do the ol' eyeball test.

Also, why do you need harnesses? Those Elise seats would allow you to keep your DOT spec restraints.

exige seats allow for 3pt belts. i have both 3 and 5pt harnesses.

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Originally Posted by fitftw

I'd prefer at least a 4pt harness so I can remove the seatbelts and not deal with feeding them every time I get out of the car. And my car is a 96, it's OBD2, there's no way in hell I'll pass.

got insulin is right. you wont have trouble passing PA emissions for obd2. i passed with 3inch exhaust, cams, bigger turbo, 1000cc injectors ect ect on my 2005 evo. if youre really worried, just go to a friendly shop.

Khellen · 02-28-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spocknasty

I'll try and help you instead of being a dick.

Did I come off as a dick? It was a legit question. I just didn't understand the reasoning behind the choice without some background information.

Sorry for the confusion.

02-27-2011, 09:11 AM	#222
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	Those Tillett's look amazing. Is this the one you're looking at lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tille...Q5fAccessories So expensive...just for one seat? Christ. I'd buy your Exige seats if you get the Tillett's though depending on the price for both. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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02-27-2011, 03:22 PM	#224
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	that sucks man. There's a guy in my apartment complex who brings his red Elise home on some weekends, or maybe he doesn't live here and just visits somebody lol. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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02-28-2011, 08:46 AM	#228
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	I need seats that have slots for harnesses, Elise seats don't have them. They do look comfortable though. Here's a Miata with Elise seats: __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by fitftw; 02-28-2011 at 08:49 AM.

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fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	okay I decided not to get the taillight kit, and want to focus on more power. I need input. Should I go for Megasquirt PNP (stand-alone ecu and wideband o2 with gauge) for an extra ~10hp or go with a Koyo 37mm radiator with slim Spal fans and new hoses for coolant/heater? I'm slightly leaning towards the ecu because I can go get it tuned for a premium fuel spark table since that's what I've been running through it for months. I might be able to squeeze a bit more power out from that. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-28-2011, 11:30 AM	#230
MX5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: E. Brunswick, NJ Member #14964 My Ride: 91 Miata 1.6T iTrader: (0)	Megasquirt, so that if you want to go FI down the road you'll already be part of the way there. __________________ I can haz turbo nao? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	Miata radiators are set to blow when the endtanks start to brown, and mine are brown as ***. Eventually it'll need replacing sometime during summer. I'll go with the MSPNP then. Really getting tired of how slow this car is, and optimization is key. I have to move to Florida before the end of January because with the ecu, test pipe, and no charcoal canister, I will break the emissions testing equipment here lol jjm4life, that Tillet seat on ebay sold for $885 lol plus having gauges in the middle air vents for a/f and boost eventually will be sweet: __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by fitftw; 02-28-2011 at 01:26 PM.

02-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#235
Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	I'll try and help you instead of being a dick. Consider a Mishimoto X-Line for cheaper (especially through local vendors). What radiator you get doesn't matter as you will still be limited by the cooling ability of the inefficient factory design. Get the MSPNP but keep in mind it's not a happy thing out of the box and tuning will definitely be required. Also the MSPNP is based off of MS 1.0, you could get more features out of a new 3 built for you. __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

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fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	hmm that does sound good. Thanks for not being a dick, I appreciate it. Know of any good places in central Jersey to get a tune, preferably one that knows about MS and Miatas? I'll want to get it tuned the day I install it, and I don't have a timing light, so maybe I should just have a shop install and tune it on the spot. That would be preferred, so I'm not driving around on a ***ty tune. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#237
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02-28-2011, 04:54 PM	#238
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	I'd prefer at least a 4pt harness so I can remove the seatbelts and not deal with feeding them every time I get out of the car. And my car is a 96, it's OBD2, there's no way in hell I'll pass. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.