Mazda Miata - A '99 Roadster (nontraditional) build

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After thinking about it for a few minutes, I finally made a Stance Works account. Maybe here all my Miata lows will be appreciated more.

To start off, this is most likely going to be one of the slower builds as dat college budget sucks. Located in central FLA; since I was maybe 12 years old I knew that I wanted a Miata. I would read amazing things about them, the 50/50 weight distribution, nice rev-happy 1.8 engine, and how it could eat up Vipers and such high-end cars at the track. Plus, you get all of that under 5 grand. The aftermarket support for these cars is immense, I was just in love with the Miata(shit, it's already turning gay) and the thought of owning one.

Come March '12, I purchased this 1999 Miata, Touring edition. Leather seats, cruise control, Nardi steering wheel, and Torsen LSD. The previous owners had went ahead and fitted some 17's on it, too(MB Five-X, Discount Tire specials).




Lookin like a donk

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A month later, coilovers were ordered and the rear spoiler came off. I went with the Rokkor coilovers as I heard they're good for the lows(I won't be tracking this car) and daily driving. Plus the Rokkors supposedly have higher spring rates closer to Megans. At this height the car makes the wheels look a lot better on it.





Couple of months later, after a lot of research, I found the best wheels and tires for my budget in terms of size, weight, and color. I got 15x8 +25 Konig WideOpens in Bronze with 205/50/15 Yokohama S. Drives wrapped all around.


Moderately Slammed
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This is the ride height I ultimately settled on. Lowered, tucking a bit of tire, but still "comfortable" to drive. I loved this stage in the beginning, but three months down the road it got a bit boring. I wanted a more aggressive, street look.

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Decided to dump my car on those beefy 205/50s for lols. So much rub! This is still with the helper springs and bumpstops on the coilovers.



Then, I decided to sell my wheels. Got a great price on them, couldn't have been happier; naturally, went on to buy new wheels.

I borrowed some 14's from a friend and just slammed the car to(almost) shit. It's fun





After two long weeks the wheels finally arrive at my doorstep.


949 Racing valve stems







I decided on going with Rota Grid Vs 15x9 +0 all around. To be fitted with 195/45/15s two days from now. Can't fucking wait



That is all for now. I hope these were entertaining, good introductory posts. You guys will see a lot more of my car as there is still so much that needs to be done. Like for example, this bit that I left out.. Managed to fix it the most I could myself


That sticker is gone now

Popped out the dent in the bumper but the fender is bent. Wonder how much a shop would charge me to fix it up

[scweet14]

waayyyyyyy better than those other wheels you had man!

lookin forward to the build and progress!

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[Codidly]

Looks good man, keep up the good work.

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waayyyyyyy better than those other wheels you had man!

lookin forward to the build and progress!

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Looks good man, keep up the good work.

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Thanks a lot, dudes. Tomorrow night I should update the thread once I get my tires and fiddle with the ride height

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Shitty iPhone pictures, but I just wanted to show you guys. Much better pictures coming soon

[rsingh3g]

Looks great man

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More pictures of the new fitmentz brah





Slightly pulled fenders





Cars getting new darker paint in 2 weeks!!

[rice4life]

Since you said nontraditional I thought it would be a battle stanced NB miata. It looks an awful lot like shumais car as it sits now.

Nice NB though, I like the simple look to it, real clean.

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Since you said nontraditional I thought it would be a battle stanced NB miata. It looks an awful lot like shumais car as it sits now.

Nice NB though, I like the simple look to it, real clean.

Nah, no battle stance at the moment. I wanted to go for a real actual Hellaflush stance with minimal poke this time. In a few months, once these tires are done for, I do plan on raising the car back up and getting into the fender flare game with some real meaty fitment with these wheels.

Haha, Shumai's car looks totally different, IMO. His wheels are polished 16's. He's not as dropped either

[Bildick]

looking good! you should get a hardtop

[rice4life]

I meant

http://i47.tinypic.com/2h34qyq.jpg

and

http://i.imgur.com/xTeCI.jpg?2

I love me some meat and flares >

Do you have any more pics of the spoiler?

[Bystrov]

a Buddy of mine has a slammed miata looks exactly like yours only prob a little lower if you went to simply clean you might have seen his, License plate says MR SAGE.

where im FL are you located?

welcome to SW

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I meant

I love me some meat and flares >

Do you have any more pics of the spoiler?

Ohh, I can see it now lol.

This old thing?

a Buddy of mine has a slammed miata looks exactly like yours only prob a little lower if you went to simply clean you might have seen his, License plate says MR SAGE.

where im FL are you located?

welcome to SW

I've seen his car on Clubroadster before. The black one on Longchamp reps; we were supposed o meet up at SC4 but my phone was dead all day..

I'm from Orlando