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Schadenfreude Feb 11, 2012 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by flying_solo (Post 11371)
This makes mine look like ass.

we can do a tuck next winter?

flying_solo Feb 11, 2012 01:44 PM

Next winter I'm adding boost.

Dem768 Feb 12, 2012 12:48 AM

Went back today to make some progress after the clear coat had hardened.. Extended some wires and figured while it was apart I'd bake the lights. It had been on my list of things to do.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329


Needed to relocate my overflow and my washer fluid so I got a bit creative. For the coolant overflow I ended up using a 2012 Ford Focus power steering tank. The Ford mount was slightly modified and tucked it nicely under the core support.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329


For the washer fluid I wasn't about to go without. This isn't an 86 Honda. I decided to use a universal tank from the local parts store. Intended for coolant but it'll work nicely.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

Just needed to find a place to put it and transplant the pump.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

I found a good spot behind the bumper, against the frame rail.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

I extended the pump wires and mounted the tank up.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

I had planned on extending the fuse box harness and tossing it behind my glove box but after removing the mount and re-wraping the harness I was satisfied with how clean it looked. I made a mount out of flat steel I had laying around and ended up trimming off one of the mounting ears.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

The aluminum piece on the front bumper has always been an eye sore.. Oxidized and faded raw aluminum. I scuffed it, hit it with etching primer, then coated it with that durable wheel coating paint.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

The job wrapped up pretty nicely. Next I'll do the drivers side.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

The lights were a much needed touch.
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1329028329

flying_solo Feb 13, 2012 07:32 AM

damn dude, everything you touch turns to magic. I love how you did the overflow and washer bottle relocation. The headlamps look awesome powder coated black.

Schadenfreude Feb 13, 2012 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by flying_solo (Post 11551)
damn dude, everything you touch turns to magic. I love how you did the overflow and washer bottle relocation. The headlamps look awesome powder coated black.

now we have more ideas on cleaning up around the bay. yay! *excited*
awesome job, Bryan! I'm guessing that old civic hatch of yours was prolly tucked too, eh?

flying_solo Feb 13, 2012 09:11 AM

If I leave my NB with you for the winter, will it look like this come spring?

Dem768 Feb 13, 2012 12:36 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Some before and afters.. I wish I had remembered to take the before ones a little better.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1329158217

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1329158217

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8...foreafter1.png

flying_solo Feb 13, 2012 01:40 PM

You aren't going to put the strut tower back on?

Dem768 Feb 13, 2012 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by flying_solo (Post 11609)
You aren't going to put the strut tower back on?

It's back on.. You can see it in one of the finished pictures. I must have taken the others before I slapped it back on.

Dem768 Feb 24, 2012 10:30 AM

New toys showed up...
http://www.miataturbo.net/attachment...ine=1330100921


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