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Old 04-17-14, 01:07 PM
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Finally got exhaust installed. Racing Beat road/race exhaust. Have yet to start as I don't have a battery for it.

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I also made a lip using a lip extension for an Evo (I had laying around). For the cost of some hardware and some modifying I got a nice subtle lip.

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Old 04-17-14, 01:44 PM
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very cool, i like the strut bar
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this is a sweet build
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Old 04-28-14, 01:24 PM
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Some quick pics after getting detailed!

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How do you like your Mazda 3? I've been thinking of getting one as a daily driver.
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Love the 3! Rides great. Handles great. Haven't got below 30 mpg.
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Is that Waldo hiding in the last picture??
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Lol. I see waldo too.
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Hey Hector, what size tires are you running on those waffles?
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205/60/13 Sumitomo tires. They are old but new. Did find a 175/70/13 Cornell tire for the spare...brand new from Pep Boys! Going to upgrade to 15" wheels/tires next year.

Yes, Waldo is hiding in the picture! LOL
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Looks awesome! keep up the good work! and thank you for the inadvertent heads up about FB front springs in an SA, i was going to do that tomorrow, looks like ill be waiting a bit longer for that now!
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Replaced my FC seats that were falling apart with first gen Miata seats that are in really his condition. Also a quick pic in my town!
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Jeez, I haven't updated this since June! Drove it over 1000 miles this past summer and fall. The other 7 in the pics is CaptainKRM here.
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Are the Miata seats a direct fit?

What are your next plans?
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I need to check back and update this!

Installed a FC back seat for my daughter.


Interior as it sits now.


Pic I took after work...looks fake LOL
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Here are a few pics from this year's Deals Gap Rotary Rally. Drove from IL down to NC...Averaged 23-25 MPG on the highway!







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Most recent from a car show last weekend.

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How did you install the fc rear seat?
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Have to measure, and make mounting points. Fits though.
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That dead peddle is a win
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Great job in bringing her back to life bro, here are a couple shots of my 79'. I have a set of waffles I'm waiting to throw on this weekend, also with 205 Sumitomo's (185's for front) as well. God bless her & yea, that dead peddle is def a win..
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Originally Posted by Joon-Pr
Great job in bringing her back to life bro, here are a couple shots of my 79'. I have a set of waffles I'm waiting to throw on this weekend, also with 205 Sumitomo's (185's for front) as well. God bless her & yea, that dead peddle is def a win..
Thanks! That's a nice SA you have there!

I got some love from Japanese Nostalgic Car covering an old school show back in May!
EVENTS: Old School Love, New School Flavor, Part 03: Mazda, Honda and Mitsubishi | Japanese Nostalgic Car
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wow your car turned out really nice!
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wow your car turned out really nice!
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