Miata Forumz - Mazda Miata Chat Forums

Miata Forumz - Mazda Miata Chat Forums (https://www.miataforumz.com/)
-   NA (1989-1997) (https://www.miataforumz.com/na-1989-1997-8/)
-   -   DIY mods. (https://www.miataforumz.com/na-1989-1997-8/diy-mods-138/)

Chicksdigmiatas 08-03-2011 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by mgeoffriau (Post 1199)
How do you use it as a heat shield and not have it melt?

For use on the intake. Also for radiator ducting. It doesn't melt. Craig has had his for like 3 years

RyanRaduechel 08-03-2011 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by Alik (Post 1177)
The few mods I've done were....added cruise control

more on this please? Did you buy an OEM cruise control goodies from another Miata? Or aftermarket?

Shane 08-03-2011 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by MF-Brain (Post 1181)
http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=59377

soon this mod will be available here.

The Goodness!

Alik 08-04-2011 02:45 AM


Originally Posted by RyanRaduechel (Post 1383)
more on this please? Did you buy an OEM cruise control goodies from another Miata? Or aftermarket?

OEM.
Added the pedal assembly as well. The hardest part was figuring out how to splice in the main cruise control switch into the harness.

jumbosrule 09-07-2011 01:41 PM

4 Attachment(s)
Got a spare manifold and valve cover so I could take my time refinishing them. I "shaved" both of them - removing all casting flash lines and the lettering off the Valve Cover. Also cut the front of the valve cover off to expose the adjustable cam gears.

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315420887

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315420887

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315420887

I also took the time to completely clean the EGR and intake manifold out, plus replace all the injector seals. I also polished the inside of the runners and matched the gasket with a hand file.

Only cost me some time, primer and paint.

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315420887

sixshooter 09-07-2011 03:18 PM

Nice work. I don't think I've got that much patience but the results are beautiful.

FRT_Fun 09-08-2011 12:18 AM

That manifold looks amazing! That is how I want mine to look when I'm done :D But I'm not going to spend a ton of time on it. I'm fairly lazy when it comes to looks.

jumbosrule 09-08-2011 12:29 PM

3 Attachment(s)

Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 3856)
Nice work. I don't think I've got that much patience but the results are beautiful.


Originally Posted by FRT_Fun (Post 3865)
That manifold looks amazing! That is how I want mine to look when I'm done :D But I'm not going to spend a ton of time on it. I'm fairly lazy when it comes to looks.

Thanks, y'all! Yeah, this was pretty much ALL time. I did it with hand files only - would spend 30 minutes on it a few times a week till it was smooth.

Here's a cheap DIY I did recently - I'm the 4th owner and sitting at 204,000 miles on the clock. My rocker panels were badly scratched up. Went to home depot and found this garage door seal for less than 12 bucks.

https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315502964

before:
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315502964

after:
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315502964

used some glue for the edge - will end up removing the "dots" of adhesive and laying down a single continuous bead.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_3273.jpg

RedTurboMiata 09-08-2011 04:18 PM

1 Attachment(s)
got tierd of not being able to see in the center at night. 2 white led indicators from auto parts store. used ash tray light, a switch iss going to be addd so they are only on when the lids open, but it makes it easier to see in with these.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315516735

jared8783 09-08-2011 07:31 PM

thats a nifty cool idea
where are you drawing power from?
are you going to manually hit the switch or will it come on automatically when you open the console.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:07 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands