Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 2159ClassicRed

Location: Fresno, CA

Vehicle Info

1989 Mazda Miata

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • HKS Intake 
  • Custom Exhaust 
  • Jackson Racing Header 
  • Power Slot Brakes 
  • TEIN Springs 
  • TEIN Shocks 

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Hella Lighting 
  • Hankook Tires 
  • Kosei Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Apr 01, 2006

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---Exterior Modifications:---

Aerodramatics Carbon Fibre Mirrors:

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata


Above: This is what I see when using them daily.

Price: $150
Weight: estimate 1lb. each

RESULTS:
Updated, absolutely garbage! Harsh words, but it's truely that way, and the truth hurts on these set of mirrors. The quality is okay, but in the end it suffers everything. The CF layer is basically one, so it's paper thin, and that's not going to cut it. They aren't for all people, as my right mirror is just there for looks and isn't functional for me. Only true bright side of this whole deal is they aren't really pricey, and they weigh like nothing. Overall, I wouldn't recommend these for a daily driven beater.

Runabout Mirrors:
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RESULTS:
Maybe too early to say, but these are like diamonds in the sense of side mirrors. Quality is top notch, like it came from the factory like this. Classic and vintage looks. Sturdy construction just like the OEM units, but made of stainless steel instead. Form and Function is achieved here, period! Price to pay is $260, and worth every penny!

Mazdaspeed Rear License Plate Frame:
Price: $40
Carbon Fiber look (not real carbon fiber)

R-Package Rear Lip:
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Sylvania Silverstars:

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata

Price: $50 for both

RESULTS:
Lasted 1 1/2 years, excellent lighting, cool white look. Only complaint is the longevity of the headlamp, as it's a sealed beam style, which has to be dumped when it's life comes to an end. Reason why I've upgraded to E-code headlamps.

Hella Headlamps E-Code H4 (Xenon 60/55W bulbs):

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata

Price: $80(headlamps with rubber boots), $20(bulbs)

RESULTS:
Excellent lighting on low beam, and high beam. Great improvement over my previous lights, Sylvania Silverstars. It shines on the roads where there is little to no lighting at all, as city driving there isn't much improvement to be seen. Well worth the extra cash, as replacing the bulbs will be less costly, and lighting is much better than the sealed beam headlamps.

Robbins Vinyl Tan Top Plastic Window:

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata

RESULTS:
Great quality, but needs some muscle to install. With patience, the installation is purely simple to do. Have no complaints yet, time will tell how it all comes out. Looks are on the high right now, tan top makes things a lot more richer.

--Interior Modifications:--

Momo Champion Steering Wheel (Finishline hub-kit):

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata

Price: est. $500

RESULTS:
The hub-kit was well made, purely plastic, but it holds up very well. No nonsense installation, just as simple as it can get. Momo did a fine job at designing the wheel, just clean and top notch quality. It consists of suede on the top of the wheel, then a dimple type of leather for the sides, and then a much softer and less gripper leather for the bottom. Steering is less of a workout, much more feedback from the car now. Money is well spent here, I rank it up there with my Tein HA coilovers as the best modification made so far.

Pioneer DEH-2700:

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata


Been a longtime since I've had music playing in the Miata, so it definitely has changed the entire driving experience. Easy installation, hasn't skipped at all, plays quite well with the stock speakers, but I shall upgrade the door speakers later on.

Voodoo Magnumum Polished:

2159ClassicRed's 1989 Mazda Miata

RESULTS:
Revisited, and I really regret for letting my first one go. The shifting does feel so much better, much more feedback than stock unit, as I'm guessing the OEM knob feels too insulated. Shorter also.

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Disclaimer: DO ALL MODS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I AM NOT AT FAULT FOR ANY OF YOUR MISTAKES!!!

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DonRushmee  

Posted by: DonRushmee

02/21/2007 10:30AM

Hi, I'm also from Fresno. Very nice car bro! I would like to invite you to a car fan meeting. No club, no fee, no bull. Just Strictly fun hanging out checking each others car and ejoying the scene of hooked up cars. The meeting will be held at Woodword Park on 3/18/07 Sunday from 11am til whatever time it dies out. If your interested in showing off your car, please email me at: emailtimin@yahoo.com or just drop me a post in my cardomain. Thanks, Tim. Note: park may charge entrance fee of $3.

cLuKe  

Posted by: cLuKe

12/21/2006 06:00PM

great youngtimer- nice mods

JDMCobra  

Posted by: JDMCobra

04/02/2006 10:52PM

STS2,

Hi there neighbor. I just checked out your Miata. Looks great. We are both live in the same stomping ground so we need to meet up sometime. By the looks of your site, I believe we will meet up @ the Atwater autox pretty soon anyway.

Malcolmdw  

Posted by: Malcolmdw

03/05/2006 06:40PM

One of the best page setups ive seen

prelood  

Posted by: prelood

02/28/2006 08:18PM

Awesome write-ups! You wouldn't want to sell those E30 wheels would you? Im dying for a set.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: 2159ClassicRed

Location: Fresno, CA