Official Cheap (but good) Mods Thread
07-26-04, 07:51 PM
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Official Cheap (but good) Mods Thread
Alright, I have spent as much money as I can right now, but I want to keep making my car better and better. Right now I am going to put a grounding system on, home made, the $15 style. My question what other mods can be done to help car performance, reliability, power, and overheating problems without spending tons of money?
07-26-04, 08:14 PM
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there's a miata thermoswitch on the 3rd gen parts board right now. one of the better cheap mods.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=331608
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=331608
07-26-04, 08:38 PM
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eBay & For sale section
lots of used parts and new parts for cheap in those placesby the way....what is your budget, how much do you habe left to spend?
07-26-04, 09:16 PM
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remove your spare tire and jack...etc FREE FREE!
well according to your sig you can only get the big $$$ items from here on out till your satisfied with what your achieving.
93 Base, Touring, R2? Hell I don't know!--Apex-i Intake--Magnecore Ignition Wires--Defi Boost and Temp. Guage--N-Tech DP(ceramic coated)--Gotham High-Flow Cat--RB Dual-Tip Exhaust--Power FC--RotorSports Racing AST--Silicone Vacuum Hose Job--Balanced and Calibrated Injectors--Koyo Radiator--Rebuilt Turbos by RotorSports Racing--Removal of heavy *** BOSE speakers--
so i guess just be patient and save your money to get stuff.
oh you could alway upgrade your brake pads, braided lines for your clutch, brake, replace all your coolant lines, pulley kit, some BAD *** tires, port your wastegate, change your spark plug, switch fan-mod, relocate battery or get smaller battery, replace rubber accordion hoses if you still have them, new shocks/springs ???
FREE FREE!well according to your sig you can only get the big $$$ items from here on out till your satisfied with what your achieving.
93 Base, Touring, R2? Hell I don't know!--Apex-i Intake--Magnecore Ignition Wires--Defi Boost and Temp. Guage--N-Tech DP(ceramic coated)--Gotham High-Flow Cat--RB Dual-Tip Exhaust--Power FC--RotorSports Racing AST--Silicone Vacuum Hose Job--Balanced and Calibrated Injectors--Koyo Radiator--Rebuilt Turbos by RotorSports Racing--Removal of heavy *** BOSE speakers--
so i guess just be patient and save your money to get stuff.
oh you could alway upgrade your brake pads, braided lines for your clutch, brake, replace all your coolant lines, pulley kit, some BAD *** tires, port your wastegate, change your spark plug, switch fan-mod, relocate battery or get smaller battery, replace rubber accordion hoses if you still have them, new shocks/springs ???
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07-26-04, 10:57 PM
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Wow, someone mentioned cheap, and here I am.
Since this is the Official Cheap mod thread, it must include cheap mods that Dex Mex doesn't need on his car. Of course, I have to mention the Cheap Bastard intake. It works as well or better than the expensive cold air intakes at a fraction of the cost. It also passes smog (visual and sniff tests)
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/cheap-stock-airbox-mod-121491/
The Home Depot boost controller is also a great cheap mod.
Since this is the Official Cheap mod thread, it must include cheap mods that Dex Mex doesn't need on his car. Of course, I have to mention the Cheap Bastard intake. It works as well or better than the expensive cold air intakes at a fraction of the cost. It also passes smog (visual and sniff tests)
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/cheap-stock-airbox-mod-121491/
The Home Depot boost controller is also a great cheap mod.
07-27-04, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DamonB
Cheap way to decrease coolant temps:
Miata thermoswitch and home made radiator ducting. 80% water / 20% coolant mix.
Miata thermoswitch and home made radiator ducting. 80% water / 20% coolant mix.
07-27-04, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Section8
When you say thermoswitch is that the same as the thermostat?
07-27-04, 11:28 AM
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In addition to those already mentioned...
Boost gauge ~ $50
Temp gauge ~ $50 or linearize stock guage for < $10
99 Spec Tail light conversion ~ $30
Upgrade to PIAA or Silverstars ~ $50
Ebay strut bar < $20 shipped
Boost gauge ~ $50
Temp gauge ~ $50 or linearize stock guage for < $10
99 Spec Tail light conversion ~ $30
Upgrade to PIAA or Silverstars ~ $50
Ebay strut bar < $20 shipped
07-27-04, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dexmex88
How you do that for $30?
http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html
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07-27-04, 01:03 PM
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http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html 99 tail light conversion
99 tail light conversion
07-27-04, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DamonB
No. The thermoswitch is in the of the coolant neck and signals the ecu to switch the fans to high speed. The Miata part is a direct replacement (connector is different; you'll have to splice) that switches the fans to high sooner.
07-27-04, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by novadan67
I have not done it to my car, but many people have - probably for less than $30. Here is a link:
http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html
http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html
07-27-04, 10:13 PM
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Ebay pulley's..... remove your airpump, a/c, and power steering. drop 100lbs and increase your braking, acceleration, handling. Are you running seq or non?
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