Post Your Vintage/Retro Style Miata - Page 41

72Bacon · 07-09-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyin' 92

IMHO.... black with polished/black spokes looks best with a black interior. The wood nardis look best in a B&T interior.

I will freely admit I've been tempted to order the slightly smaller Nardi with polished spokes and black leather rim, screw the factory knob back on, and see what that looks like. Prolly the next thing I will do with the next gob of spare cash that shows up. With both wheels in hand I could sell either one once the decision has been made.

Bryan · 07-09-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyin' 92

IMHO.... black with polished/black spokes looks best with a black interior. The wood nardis look best in a B&T interior.

The irony is that you were more likely to spot a wood Nardi with a black interior than a black leather Nardi with a black interior on, say, a Ferrari back in the 60's.

72Bacon · 07-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Hmmm so I swap the stock knob back on, do something with the seats, door handle, add my other instrumentation / vent trim rings and I'm there. Sounds clean and economical

1vicissitude · 07-09-2012, 10:34 AM

I dig the wood look in the black. Looks classy. I like that its an attention drawer. Our interiors are pretty drab until everything is replaced, upholstered, or upgraded. The wood adds a nice bit of flare. The black with polished is nice, but until you have the polished door pulls, le speaker covers, vent rings, toggle hazards, AWD AC panel, retro gauge panel, etc. The black will just blend like oem.

72Bacon · 07-09-2012, 05:40 PM

^^^ yummy... a shopping list. I do appreciate the suggestions

Flyin' 92 · 07-15-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

The irony is that you were more likely to spot a wood Nardi with a black interior than a black leather Nardi with a black interior on, say, a Ferrari back in the 60's.

Wooden wheels in a black interior seem to fit 60s/70s cars better. Not sure why, but it may have something to do with the fact they are vintage as opposed to a car trying to look vintage. It almost seems odd if a sports car of that of that era didn't have a wooden wheel.

I guess my point is that wooden wheel looks like it belongs in that Ferrari. Most anyone would be able to tell its an aftermarket wheel if it were in a miata.

ZOOMX5 · 07-15-2012, 04:19 PM

(Adam) · 07-15-2012, 04:31 PM

Nice! What size shift extender?
*You gotta PM, too.

FABEL · 07-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1vicissitude

I dig the wood look in the black. Looks classy. I like that its an attention drawer. Our interiors are pretty drab until everything is replaced, upholstered, or upgraded. The wood adds a nice bit of flare. The black with polished is nice, but until you have the polished door pulls, le speaker covers, vent rings, toggle hazards, AWD AC panel, retro gauge panel, etc. The black will just blend like oem.

great quote.

ZOOMX5 · 07-15-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by (Adam)

Nice! What size shift extender?
*You gotta PM, too.

Miataroadster short shifter, extended model.

Pm replied.

rigby · 07-15-2012, 07:38 PM

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demoniam · 07-15-2012, 08:13 PM

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Bryan · 07-15-2012, 09:19 PM

Tan mats in black interior...nice touch

(Adam) · 07-15-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rigby

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I think we just got butt-posted. I send myself gibberish texts frequently.

Grip Driver · 07-20-2012, 09:19 PM

NAautoxer · 07-29-2012, 07:15 AM

miakgworksspoileratwork by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

slightly "new" look for the car...

Flyin' 92 · 07-29-2012, 08:17 AM

Wheels yes. Spoiler no.

thetech · 07-29-2012, 06:58 PM

I'm enjoying this thread, I've been thinking a lot about my car's "style" the past few days and I think it needs more Retro!

NAautoxer · 07-29-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyin' 92

Wheels yes. Spoiler no.

WildCJ5 · 07-29-2012, 09:16 PM

My vintage 80-83 Mazda wheel. Goes on the car tomorrow.

calebbel · 07-29-2012, 09:26 PM

Dope wheel is dope

HMT · 07-30-2012, 11:06 AM

Jimmy P · 07-30-2012, 11:14 AM

my WIP

mk2tmr2 · 07-30-2012, 11:20 AM

Brilliant work, HMT! Car looks awesome.

MOABmiata · 07-31-2012, 05:32 PM

WildCJ5, that wheel is out of an FB RX7 in case you didn't know. They are really nice steering wheels, but huge (think school bus sized) since FB's came with a manual steering box.

phantomxrider · 07-31-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NAautoxer

miakgworksspoileratwork by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

slightly "new" look for the car...

I actually love the look. And if I recall correctly the trunk had some paint chips and the spoiler covers them up quite nicely.

ThunderFox · 07-31-2012, 06:52 PM

Didn't some miatas come with manual steering racks as well? And they have small wheels!

MOABmiata · 07-31-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderFox

Didn't some miatas come with manual steering racks as well? And they have small wheels!

True, but they have manual steering racks. The FB's have a steering box, they don't have a rack and pinion. I think it makes a difference in resistance, I know for sure in feel. Baller FB owners swap in steering racks, but its usually costly. Theres a good kit that uses a mustang rack. I should note I used to have an FB, thats where I'm getting my info from.

revlimiter · 07-31-2012, 08:39 PM

Want to see that FB wheel installed! I've got a thing for 4 spoke wheels.

wajalama · 07-31-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MOABmiata

True, but they have manual steering racks. The FB's have a steering box, they don't have a rack and pinion. I think it makes a difference in resistance, I know for sure in feel. Baller FB owners swap in steering racks, but its usually costly. Theres a good kit that uses a mustang rack. I should note I used to have an FB, thats where I'm getting my info from.

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07-09-2012, 10:27 AM	#1203 (permalink)
72Bacon Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 362	Re: Post Your Vintage/Retro Style Miata Hmmm so I swap the stock knob back on, do something with the seats, door handle, add my other instrumentation / vent trim rings and I'm there. Sounds clean and economical
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72Bacon Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 362	Re: Post Your Vintage/Retro Style Miata ^^^ yummy... a shopping list. I do appreciate the suggestions
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