Heldenzeit's Garage (Endless Maintenance)

[Heldenzeit]

Now I've done something silly. Just hear me out. I traded my Watanabe wheels.

For these hella doep swag Work Equip 02s. These we're the only set ever made of this size in 4x100. Rears are 15x11.5 +5 offset. They look totally ridiculous haha. It's like driving with big boat anchors. BUT, these are worth about $3k so I can sell them for more than the Wat's are worth. The new wheels I am getting to replace these will be 4 lbs lighter PER WHEEL than the old Watanabes.

I like this car.

 

[Clark]

I'm glad you realise they look silly get them changed ASAP! They ruin your cars look.

 

[Aquarelle]

Oh good, another MX5 taken off Watanabe's..

Seriously, I absolutely adore those rims but they are so played out lately that I'm utterly tired of them.

Good on you for taking a more unique route, those new rims look sexy! And with the weight savings they're a win win.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Oh good, another MX5 taken off Watanabe's..

Seriously, I absolutely adore those rims but they are so played out lately that I'm utterly tired of them.

Good on you for taking a more unique route, those new rims look sexy! And with the weight savings they're a win win.

The Equips on the car now are boat anchors. I'm selling these for a profit and going with something else.

 

[Aquarelle]

The Equips on the car now are boat anchors. I'm selling these for a profit and going with something else.

I mean the set in the second photo 👍

 

[homeforsummer]

Prefer the Wats to the Works. Looking forward to seeing what you replace them with though.

 

[Heldenzeit]

I mean the set in the second photo 👍

Ah ok haha. I really like those too.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

But but but.. Watanabes are classics and hard to find in good nick.. They go with most classics without violating the style of the period..

 

[Heldenzeit]

But but but.. Watanabes are classics and hard to find in good nick.. They go with most classics without violating the style of the period..

I loved the Wat's believe me. I ordered them new. The problem with them is that one, they are 14lbs each! Two; I'm planning some aero modifications and the classic retro Wat's would look a little out of place with the Time Attack look I'm going for. Three; the finish was starting to dull after only seven months on the car. The faces are so porous that brake dust gets embedded really easy.

What I have planned will be much more suitable to the car while improving performance.

My Wat's didn't go very far. I can see them every week, it's like visitation rights.

 

[CodeRedR51]

That photo reminds me of how badly I want to import one of these:

 

[Heldenzeit]

That photo reminds me of how badly I want to import one of these:

Yeah! The OEM coupes are lovely. The Autokonexion fastback is a bit cheaper at $2200. I love mine.

 

[homeforsummer]

That photo reminds me of how badly I want to import one of these:

You and me both. They're depressingly expensive though. Could virtually start my own race series of NBs for the price of a good NB coupe!

 

[CodeRedR51]

What, like 450 made? Less than 100 of them LHD? Maybe if I win the lottery.

Wonder how the import laws would apply, since Miata's are obviously sold here and it's basically the same car, although a bit safer with the fixed roof.

Sorry for OT.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Probably wouldn't be too bad, trouble is finding one. I wouldn't bother living here in Kalifornistan though.

 

[Heldenzeit]

@R1600Turbo

Yummy.

 

[homeforsummer]

I love Mazda but don't think I can ever forgive them for not bringing those to the UK. We drive on the same side of the car for Chrissakes!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Made a few changes.

Lexan triangle windows.

Rear bumper cut for less aero drag.

Turns out my car had power door locks, which NA Miatas were never available with. Some crappy aftermarket job.

 

[homeforsummer]

Possibly a stupid question, but is the quarter window vent pretty effective?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Possibly a stupid question, but is the quarter window vent pretty effective?

Blows a lot of air on the passenger lol. It's nice when the windows are up, it doesn't make a lot of noise.

 

[G.T.Ace]

That's one hell of a Miata you got there, love the coupe roof!

 

[Heldenzeit]

That's one hell of a Miata you got there, love the coupe roof!

Thank you!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Turns out my car had power door locks, which NA Miatas were never available with. Some crappy aftermarket job.

Having fully disassembled ~30 Miata's I have seen that exact setup quite a few times.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Having fully disassembled ~30 Miata's I have seen that exact setup quite a few times.

Weird. Did any of them work? Haha.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Weird. Did any of them work? Haha.

Nope.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Changed the wheels again. V2 Competition PE37 in 13x8 +20 all around. On slicks. Lol

 

[Aquarelle]

Niice, you changing them to street tyres? I know it's hot enough in California that you'd actually be alright streeting slicks but they're so prone to punctures..

 

[Heldenzeit]

I'll be buying some street tires this weekend. It's gonna be 100* all week so I'll just have some fun for awhile.

 

[LeadFootLiam]

With all that rubber a supercharger won't be enough, do a V8 swap.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Even as is I can still keep up with much faster cars at the track. I'm keeping it naturally aspirated for simplicity.

 

[Aquarelle]

I never get over people saying "Do a V8 swap" without even considering the financial consequences or the amount of work involved.

smh..