Author Topic: 10secdream's 2003 NB Mazda Miata - Choo Choo Whoosh Time (Read 23306 times)

10secdream · « **on:** July 12, 2018, 10:31:15 am »

10secdream's 2003 NB Mazda Miata

Picked up July 6, 2018 with 104,250km

The race car bug bit me and after owning my British Racing Green Miata for 2 months I went full circle and came back to looking at this beautiful 2003 Mazda Miata "Shinsen Edition" (that I looked at before I bought my 1994 Miata) that is a great basis for lapping days and autocross (Not at all competitive with me behind the wheel in SSM). I really do love the NA but I had a really hard time convincing myself it would be a good idea to hack apart such a clean and well kept car. I thought it was best decision just to part ways and to look into something that is already modified to where I would want it and then to take it further. The vehicle itself is a a special edition "Shinsen" that is painted in beautiful Titanium Grey Metallic.

Modifications / Progress:

Orange - Want Item
Red - Ordered / Waiting to be Installed
Blue - Installed by me
Green - Installed by Previous Owner

Detailing:

Interior/Safety:

Hard Dog M1 Hard Core Hardtop X braced double diagonal
Hard Dog Harness Bar
Jass Performance Hardtop brackets
Jass Performance Sport Shift Knob
Jass Performance Handbrake Handle
Sparco Evo S QRT (Driver)
Cobra Aero Race (Passenger)
Garage Star Seat Mount
Schroth Clubman 6pt camlock harness (unmounted)
Advanced Autosports gas pedal extension
OMP Targa Suede 330mm
Daikei Hub
NRG Quick Release version 2.5
Miataroadster short shifter
Garage Star delrin door bushings
Pioneer AVH-3500BHS multimeda receiver

Exterior:

OEM Miata Hardtop
APR GTC-200 w/ 2.5" risers
Singular Motorsports APR GTC-200 endplates

Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension:

Supermiata XIDA Race Coilovers 800in/lb F / 500 in/lb R with Billet Coaxial mounts and dual spring setup
Racing Beat 1.125" Tubular sway bar with poly bushings and blocks & bolts hardware
14mm Mazdaspeed Miata rear sway bar
949 Racing SuperMiata end links (front and rear)
Beatrush rear P.P.F bar
V8R Frame rail braces
Mazda Competition Engine Mounts
Supermiata competition motor mounts
Energy Suspension differential mount bushings
Energy Suspension poly control arm bushings
Chikara SS clutch line
Maruha 2-way LSD (4.3 final drive); installed and set up by Chikara Motorsports
Competition Clutch Stage 2
V8R Wilwood Dynapro Radial Mount Big Brake Kit (Front)
Wilwood Brake Proportioning Valve
Stoptech SR34/Sport Brake Pads Front / Carbotech XP8 pads Rear
Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Engine/Exhaust/Power:

BorgWarner EFR 6258 0.64AR IWG T25
Kraken cast manifold + 3" turboback Vband exhaust
Euro/Flat top OEM Intake Manifold
Track Dog Racing Intercooler kit
MS Labs Megasquirt 3 Basic ECU
Innovate MTX-L Wideband
TDR Header Heat Shield
CSF 42mm aluminum radiator with Samco hoses
Moroso Air/Oil Separator (catch can)
Snow Performance Stage 1 Boost Cooler
Deatschwerks 200 fuel pump
Bosch EV14 550cc plug and play injectors
Setrab 600 series 19 row oil cooler, -10AN fittings and lines, Mocal thermostatic sandwich plate

Lapping/Autocross Wheels:

Advanti Storm S1 Wheels (Grey)15x9 +35 mounted with 225/45/R15 Maxxis RC-1 Tires
Advanti Storm S1 Wheels (Matte Bronze) 15x9 +35 mounted with 225/45/R15 Hankook Ventus R-S4 Tires
949 Racing Forged alloy lugs

Maintenance:

Replaced Engine Oil (Mobil 1 0W40) and Oil Filter (OEM) on July 8, 2018 at 105,200km
Replaced Rear Differential Fluid (Cusco LSD 80W90) on July 8, 2018 at 105,200km
Replaced Transmission Fluid (Motorcraft XT-M5-QS) on July 14, 2018 at 105,450km
Mounted and Balanced new tires (Maxxis RC-1) on July 14, 2018 at 105,450km
Replaced driver side rear brake caliper with used caliper on July 14, 2018 at 105,450km
Brakes flushed and bled (Castrol Dot 4) on July 14, 2018 at 105,450km
Wideband 02 sensor replaced (Bosch 17025) on August 1, 2018 at 105,700km
Replaced Spark plugs with NGK ZFR6F-11 August 10, 2018 at 106,000km
Replaced Spark plug wires and boots with NGK on August 15, 2018 at 106,000km
Replaced camshaft position sensor on August 15, 2018 at 106,000km
Replaced coolant on September 4, 2019 at 109,000km
Brakes flushed and bled with Wilwood 570 on September 4, 2019 at 109,000km
Replaced front wheel hub with bearings with Centric (40645006) on April 16, 2020 at 110,500km
Replaced Rear Differential Fluid (Tomei LSD 80W90) on June 23, 2020 at 111,100km
Replaced Transmission Fluid (Motul Gear 300) on June 23, 2020 at 111,100km
Replaced coolant on July 15, 2021 at 112,000km
Replaced Engine Oil (Penzoil Euro 5W40) and Oil Filter (OEM) on July 15, 2021 at 112,000km
Replaced Spark plugs with NGK 4091 July 15, 2021 at 112,000km

2020/2021 Upgrade/Parts List:

Hood louvers
Front splitter
Front brake hoses with ducts
Extended front lower balljoints
Fender braces
Coolant Re-route
Corner balance and alignment

10secdream · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:31:41 am »

Photos from when I picked the car up

28484883107_788e5a130b_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

42365400725_87899296ef_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

29400006348_73dde1be60_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

43269742031_71f8a88fa1_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

41459667750_7f93e76f0d_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

42551050144_d003b100a3_o by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

LRM_EXPORT_20180709_091511 by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

GrantC · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:33:27 am »

You forgot the brand of the pillow.

Haha.

10secdream · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:42:59 am »

Quote from: GrantC on July 12, 2018, 10:33:27 am

You forgot the brand of the pillow.

Haha.

Hahahaha

10secdream · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:48:32 am »

Well I managed to get a ride down to Calgary on Friday and pick up the car from the previous owner. The YYC WSC crew was very hospitable as always and chauffeured me to my first "Barlow" meet on Friday night. It was exactly as I expected jail bate, vapes, lots of itshay boxes and a burnout pit. Saturday rolled around and I got to roll with the YYC crew to the Sylvan meet. I pretty much need earplugs for the highway even with the silencer in due to the tall gearing in the rear. At highway speeds (120km/hr) the RPMs hovered right around 4100. Overall the car never skipped a beat for the entire trip and even managed to get in the 9's for few economy. Not too bad for a supercharged miata with a big wing and the tall gearing in the rear end.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:50:03 am »

Quote from: 10secdream on July 12, 2018, 10:48:32 am

chauffeured me to my first "Barlow" meet on Friday night.

And I used to respect you.

10secdream · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:52:35 am »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 12, 2018, 10:50:03 am

And I used to respect you.

I was roped into it. Someone put on their burnout tires and I was expecting a smoke show but was left hanging.

Dylan780 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:55:37 am »

I've been waiting for you to start this build thread! Looks so good!

10secdream · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:57:32 am »

3rd Autocross event was on Sunday and I was debating whether or not I should take the new car or the better prepped NA. I decided to take the NB for a shakedown. In preparation I managed to get the Sparco seat installed to my liking, change the engine oil/filter and change the rear differential oil. The tires are completely toast and I knew that going into the event but I thought it would be a good time to get a feel for the car and see how it does. I ended up placing middle of the pack RAW time. Car is obviously way more capable than me but given the lack of seat time (2 days of ownership) and the old worn out tires I was pretty happy.

7-12-2018 10-25-58 AM by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2018, 11:03:26 am »

Car looked and sounded good at the autocross. ES seems like a dead class now.

10secdream · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2018, 11:36:15 am »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on July 12, 2018, 11:03:26 am

Car looked and sounded good at the autocross. ES seems like a dead class now.

Excellent. You will also be out of ES as well

Ordered some new tires for the car. This car will mostly see lapping days and autocross so I went with tires that are a bit more orientated for track. In the miata community one of the spec racing tires is Maxxis RC-1. I decided to give them a shot as they perform similar to Nitto NT01 but cost about $50 less per tire.

SlowLGT · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2018, 10:26:09 pm »

This is great. As I've said many times on Saturday, I think you made a great decision.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2018, 12:43:07 am »

High rippums = short gearing.

But yo, sick ride. I think it's what we all want. A tiny car with a big wang.

Rathburn · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2018, 08:05:13 am »

Quote from: RockThePylon on July 13, 2018, 12:43:07 am

I think it's what we all want. A tiny car with a big wang.

Nah man, you've just been watching too much tranny porn.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2018, 08:15:41 am »

Is there any other kind?

Rathburn · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2018, 09:48:53 am »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on July 13, 2018, 08:15:41 am

Is there any other kind?

Depends on how deep you want that hole to go...

10secdream · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2018, 12:36:16 pm »

What happens when you hit the full send button.

LRM_EXPORT_20180713_122957 by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

jellynuts · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2018, 12:53:32 pm »

Quote from: RockThePylon on July 13, 2018, 12:43:07 am

But yo, sick ride. I think it's what we all want. A tiny BOOSTED car with a big wang.

Absolutely. Great colour too. Congrats again on the car!

Dylan780 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2018, 12:59:02 pm »

God damn! What size did you go with and what size are the current wheels?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2018, 01:00:33 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on July 13, 2018, 12:53:32 pm

Absolutely. Great colour too. Congrats again on the car!

Brb ordering a supercharger and a voltex wing.

10secdream · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2018, 01:02:00 pm »

Quote from: Dylan780 on July 13, 2018, 12:59:02 pm

God damn! What size did you go with and what size are the current wheels?

I went with 225/45/15 and my wheels are 15x9 +35mm. In the Miata world a slight stretch tire is faster than a square. Idk why that is and it doesn't make sense but it is well documented. Right now I am pretty much at the limits for wheels/tires without rolling and pulling the fenders. I already have to run 2.5" coil springs to avoid hitting the inside of the wheel.

jellynuts · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2018, 11:08:13 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 13, 2018, 01:00:33 pm

Brb ordering a supercharger and a voltex wing.

Do it. Do it for 14 year old Jory who you've slapped on the backburner with your all stock S2k and GTI.

Quote from: 10secdream on July 13, 2018, 01:02:00 pm

Right now I am pretty much at the limits for wheels/tires without rolling and pulling the fenders.

They haven't been rolled/pulled already? Are they at 2.5" in the pictures? Honestly, the gap looks perfect.

10secdream · « **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2018, 09:51:55 am »

Well already starting to stock up on parts. Picked up a 600 series Setrab 19 row oil cooler, some -10an fittings and 10' of line. Just need to get a thermostatic sandwich plate (Mocal) and then I can mock it up this winter.

LRM_EXPORT_20180714_094450 by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

LRM_EXPORT_20180714_094512 by Stephen Mitchell, on Flickr

kijho · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:57:46 am »

Noice!!!

RedBimmer93 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2018, 11:46:27 am »

I've known of this car for a while, and I'm glad you are passionate about it!

I'm guessing one of the reasons 225 tires preform better is the reduced rotational mass due to the reduced weight of the tires themselves, and since the miata is such a light car with well sorted suspension, tires don't wear much anyway.