Rust Bucket Miata

[MrJereMoose]

I yellowed my headlights today. I'm still not sure if I like the look on a white car, but it cost me about $12 so it's not a big waste. I'm eventually going to get new headlights anyway... The idea had been in my head for a while, just because I wanted to know if it really made any difference. People say that it cuts through fog and rain better, which makes sense since fog lights tend to be yellow. I couldn't really change normal visibility too much; Le Mans tend to have yellow lights. So far, they work fine, but it's been clear. Anyway, here's a photo.
Thoughts?

[MommysLittleMonster]

Builds like this are the best.

Simple, low-buck, don't-really-care-what-it-looks-like, and fun to beat on.

Throwing this thing sideways in the snow will be a riot.

[MrJereMoose]

Roll Bar Update! Too bad it's raining so hard today...





...and the car feels so much more solid now!

[MrJereMoose]

And I don't know how much of a difference the front lip actually makes, but it does a lot for the aggressiveness of the car.

[MrJereMoose]

My lip was delivered late today, and I wasn't quite able to install it before the sun went away for the evening. I screwed it up a little bit on the install, but for $50, It will do fine considering I'll be scraping it up and probably ripping it off sometime soon... anyway, here's a picture.

[Verdigrie]

Really enjoying this so far, the first stages of a new car are always the best

Sub'd for more.

[MrJereMoose]

The weather today was amazing! In the 50s! I drove around with the top down for a while, and then drove around some more.

A few more pictures for you




...and the obligatory Miata owner "I can fit under a semi trailer" photo...

[MrJereMoose]

[MrJereMoose]

power steering issues aside, I got a lot taken care of today. I didn't get around to the skid plate because the gar did not have the bolts I needed to mount it. I'll leave it off for now since I'll be bringing it to my local auto shop next week so they can give it a once over and maybe they can figure out my power steering problems.

I did install my new factory cup holder and my iPhone bracket.

I tried to install the grille, but it didn't fit with the plate bracket even after I trimmed a bunch... Now its kinda worthless anyway... $100 down the drain; I should have just made one myself to throw out.

anyway...

TSIs



Mirror!


Door Pulls, it's amazing how much room the stock arm rests took up!

I'll find something to cover the hole in the door panel, I don't need to spend money on new ones just so they look nice.

[MrJereMoose]

...power steering fluid all over my driveway...

[MrJereMoose]

I was expecting more simple parts than this today, but here's some progress..


This weekend's goals are:
Remove Baby Teeth
Install Project G Front Plate
Replace Air Guide
Install Skid Plate #1
Install Front Grille
Install TSIs
Install Minimalist Door Pulls
Install Windshield Mount iPhone Holder (big job, I know...)

Hopefully all the bolts and fasteners that are supposed to be under the car are all still there... I'll see when I'm under it tomorrow with a wrench and parts. Man I wish I had a garage... although my basement has double doors....... :devil

[MrJereMoose]

[MrJereMoose]

[MrJereMoose]

A post containing great victories and grave losses (R.I.P. D/S mirror, you will be sorely missed)

Indeed

[bennkishh]

Passed emissions
New snow tires
Stubby antenna installed
Drivers side mirror fell off
Para cord steering wheel cover in progress, pics tomorrow
Moss Miata order delivered
Plates tomorrow
Drove it to work tonight, gas gauge started working again!

A post containing great victories and grave losses (R.I.P. D/S mirror, you will be sorely missed)