The factory Crystal White paint began flaking off, so in March 2001 I painted it Bright White, a Ford pickup color from the '80s.
Here is the engine compartment, Aerodyne 143/300 intercooled turbo, 8.5 psi boost, around 175 hp.
This is a short list of other mods:
Hard Dog 1/2 Roll Cage, Aerodyne 143/300 intercooled turbocharger, J&S Knock Sensor, Greddy PE Exhaust.
Tokico Illumina Shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Racing Beat Anti-Sway bars.
Repco MM Brakes, OZ Volcano wheels, 205/50R15 Falken Azenis RS tires
Racing Beat subframe braces (F&R)
Momo Top Power steering wheel, Wink 5 panel mirror, MBQuart/Alpine stereo components.
In February 2001 I lost my engineering job so I decided to visit a friend in Arizona.
Here is the Miata at some ranch in Colorado:
Here in a valley near Pheonix:
It was a fun solo trip, I would like to do it again, maybe Alaska. (P.S. Even at 130mph Kansas is still boring as sh*t!)
