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bedheadben's Build Thread!

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If you are looking for my red Miata, it starts at post #253.
If you are looking for my blue Miata, it starts at post #329.




Alright so unfortunately I haven't been documenting everything and I've already got a lot done but I will start with a summary and start updates with pictures from now on.

Car:
1996 Mazda Miata M-Edition

Lap Times:
Auto Club Speedway Roval - 2:09.273

Alignment:
0 Toe front, Slight Toe In Rear
-2.5* Camber Front, -2* Camber Rear
Max Caster

Current Set-Up:
Spec Miata Team Dynamics 15x7 et30
Kuhmo XS 205/50/15
Racing Beat Intake
Magnaflow Cat-back
Test Pipe
Tokico HP with Tokico Springs (far too soft)
Flyin' Miata Front Sway Bar
Racing Beat Endlinks
Hard Dog Hardcore Cross Braced
Sparco Sprint 5's
Schroth 5 point Harness'
Brembo Blank Rotors
Hawk HP+ Pads
Motul RBF600
I/O Port Tow Strap
Momo Mod. 78 Limited Edition
Momo Hub
NRG Quick Release
Mazda OEM Air Dam
37mm Koyo Radiator
Champion Spark Plugs
Oil and Filter: whatever is laying around, Miatas run on hopes and dreams anyways :D

Uninstalled Parts:
Koni Yellow's re-valved to SPSS3
65mm/10kg/6IN Front Springs, 65mm/6kg/190mm Rear Springs
Hard Dog Harness Bar
ISC Racing Top Hats



 
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Re: bedheadben's Street/Track Build Thread!

Alright so today I've installed the tow strap and found a way to mount my license plate so that it's easily removable at the track yet still being semi-legal on the street. Yes, I know I am blocking all the airflow to my radiator but I really don't care because like I said, it comes off at the track. Later today I'll work on removing a broken bolt from my second Sparco, it's already snapped one Craftsman easy out bit...

Drying my gloves on the roll bar


Fully packed trunk for Miata Challenge at Auto Club Speedway


The mentioned new cross braced roll bar from Hard Dog along with a seat detail


The intake setup


Improved front bumper dents, still need a little work


More sticker action


New plate mounting with the tow strap hanging out


How the tow strap will normally be tucked back as to not scrape on the ground
 
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Re: bedheadben's Street/Track Build Thread!

I will take some tomorrow or later tonight. At first I thought it would have a terrible blind spot but I've actually found that it has better visibility than any braced roll bar I've ever seen. The point where the cross braces meet is right at the base of the soft top when I'm looking through the rear view so it really doesn't block anything.
 
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I did not pay extra for it and I needed the bar in the car by the end of the next day for the Miata Challenge. My chassis stiffener is held in by two grade 8 bolts so I'm sure it will be fine.
 
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The bar is one big solid piece of steel, I'm not worried about it.
 
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Its not a solid piece of steel, and you should be. Again this is just a heads up. Not trying to be a ****. But if you keep on thinking that your cockpit brace is a harness bar then thats where you're wrong. Just push up or down on it. Does it flex or move a little? Everyone thats has one knows it does. Does a real harness bar flex at all? NO.
If this is your "track car", choose the best parts when it comes to safety. No half assing in this department.
 
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I'm going to get one welded in when I have the time, but this will do for now.
 
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You know what, just because I went out and checked on the chassis stiffener bar and found that like you said, it does flex, I've ordered a Hard Dog Harness Bar. Thanks for watching out.
 
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Take the license plate out of the cars "mouth" IT will die (the car, the car's engine)...
Did you actually read what I wrote or did you just look at the pretty pictures? :p
 
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If you ever remve your parco, take pics of the modified stock rail please!!!! How tall are you btw? And do you sit higher than with the sotck seats?
There are write ups on how to do it online. I'm 6'0" and sit about an inch or two lower than stock.
 
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cut the license plate down to just the numbers and put it on a hinge.
 
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That's more illegal than I'd like to do. Destruction of government property.
 
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Looks like a fun car and good project!
That it is, I can't wait for the final Miata Challenge!

Link? :p

And i've forgot to say : NICE CAR !! DAMN!
Thanks! I don't entirely want to put the link out there right now because I am selling some seat sliders but PM me and I'll send it to you no problem.
 
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So today I got my Momo Mod. 78 and installed it along with a Momo hub and an NRG quick release. I didn't have to modify the turn signal canceler like some say you do, I just took off the airbag connector. It was a really straightforward and easy install.


 
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