1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

things you would like to see made for 1st gens

Old Oct 18, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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fun fact for SA's: the mk1 miata and SA ashtrays are the same. so you can use the miata replacement cup holder. It might work in S2 cars too, but ive never been in one, so i cant say for sure.
the miata cup holder will work with series 1 and 2.
oh, and i have one that will be up for sale really soon (once i finish my motor swap)
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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1. quality leather seats
2. more use of aluminum (i.e. air cond. brackett, suspension pieces (control arms))
3. rear strut tower brace
4. an agressive sounding exhaust that will hold to the engine temp
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by mazdaverx713b
3. rear strut tower brace
www.cpracing.ca offers that.

Originally posted by mazdaverx713b
4. an agressive sounding exhaust that will hold to the engine temp
The RacingBeat exhaust doesn't do it for ya?
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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my racingbeat/apexi hybrid exhaust sounded great,

untill the shitty pipe that the exhaust place used EXPLODED on a shift.

i went to them with thes two pipes and the collector (that THEY MADE) spread out like a flower.

they guy was like, "what the hell is that?"

didnt get my $220 back that it cost to make that part either.

*******.

I would like to see APEXi exhaust for first gens.

there systems sound great on 2nd and 3rd gens
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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and yes there is a big brake kit for the front on a -se thats what i have in my l.e and i emailed them about a kit ... but there is no rear kit yet
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by inittab
www.cpracing.ca offers that.



The RacingBeat exhaust doesn't do it for ya?

i stand firmly corrected. and people really use paceshitter?
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by 82streetracer
I have B&G and they have advertise the most drop of 1.6in. I still have about a inch of fender gap
With zero fender gap you risk slicing open your tire if you corner while the suspension is flexed. The gap is there for clearance, not looks.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Not if you roll the fender lips.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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But once rolled you have the gap again - unless you mean just enough to take the edge off... in which case you still get scuffing on the tire and a possible folded fender should the car hit a hard enough bump while cornering.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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A Bolt in rack and pinion steering kit would be the ****!
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by JALVORD_2003_68
A Bolt in rack and pinion steering kit would be the ****!
Come and get it at www.cpracing.ca
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by Manntis
But once rolled you have the gap again - unless you mean just enough to take the edge off... in which case you still get scuffing on the tire and a possible folded fender should the car hit a hard enough bump while cornering.
Nah, we roll the fender lips on the racecar. Even with 13x7 wheels with 4"bs no rubbing at all, and we take corners HARD. OF course we run over 2* neg camber so YMMV.

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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My car barely rolls, if at all anything past 3 on the shox.

Im not looking to get it right to the tire but it could still come down some.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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i wanted to bring this thread back to life. i think some of the things that were asked for are now available, but some aren't. anything else anyone wants to add?
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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HID none flip up headlight conversion. I thought that I saw something just like it about a year ago on ebay, but now I can't find anything on it. This would replace the entire headlight assembly. Like this car posted at ebay, only first gen. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 04:17 AM
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That is a 1200 dollar HID kit. I don't think anybody wants a 1200 light kit, but of course that's just me.

-How about Mazda makes more rotary engines so I can find a cheap RENESIS? Why? Shelling out $2000 for a 100hp 12a = bad deal.
-More wheels for 12A cars
-Modern stereo replacements that look stock-ish
-Bolt on SMOG LEGAL forced induction. Or is that wishful thinking?


I think most of my complaints are with cost, but then again, I'm in school.

Oh yeah. A cupholder wouldn't be too shabby.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 04:24 AM
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yeah, that's kinda what I figured. It would be pretty cool though.

dude, more wheels for 12a cars. Do you have to get some spacers or something? I have a 12a car, and I am wanting to put some 17s on it
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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Disco potato. Enough said.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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yes you can get adapters. search wheels adapters in the 1st gen section. you should come up with something. i forget where to get 'em
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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I always felt like half the beauty of our cars was that there is such a limited supply of aftermarket parts so we're forced to custom/ do it yourself everything. Things like mass produced cup holders and other interior parts would take away from that.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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A front strut bar??
I cant find any in Aust for my SA, *woe*
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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I'm still waiting for someone to make the transmission mount to put a series 4 turbo tranny into a first gen. Come one peeps, let it it started....yeah! Also that 3inch cat back exhaust is a great idea!
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:14 AM
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I would still like to see a TII tranny mount. It wouldnt even be more then the 12a to 13b mount, which is like $50 if I remember correctly.

and maybe a conversion driveshaft made available from Mazdatrix or something, that would be sweet.

Also, The 3 in Turbo-back exhaust I am building could be duplicated fairly easily. I would be able to sell them for around $650 shipped. 100% stainless turbo to tip. Magnaflow mufflers, no hangers would be available due to model changes. It has a V band, and could be fitted to most systems easily.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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Convex passenger side mirrors.

"objects are closer than they appear."
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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fully independant rear suspension ala Turbo II's
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