No Turbo Miatas for Reno...

[Kevin M]

Originally Posted by Dean

They are both great colors. My druthers is probably gray/leather, though red/cloth is a good combo as well. Everything I really want is Std. equipment. Anything else is just fluff.

Yeah, same here. except I'd prefer leather, and I really don't need a red car.

[sperry]

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Yeah, same here. except I'd prefer leather, and I really don't need a red car.

Meh, leather's heavy, hotter in the summer, colder in the winter, doesn't hold you as well, and costs more. Get it in a luxury car, don't bother with it in your weekend warrior race car!

[Dean]

Originally Posted by sperry

Meh, leather's heavy, hotter in the summer, colder in the winter, doesn't hold you as well, and costs more. Get it in a luxury car, don't bother with it in your weekend warrior race car!

This is not my race car! The red inserts are going to look weird I think on the grey car, and there is no pure black cloth option. So red with red/black cloth, and grey with black leather. Leather also comes with a cloth top instead of vinyl

[STIwish]

Hehe, there are some leather Bride/Recaro/Sparco so on and so forth seats that have your name written all over them.. ofcourse its like a letter per company, but im pretty sure they are all there.

[Dean]

Originally Posted by STIwish

Hehe, there are some leather Bride/Recaro/Sparco so on and so forth seats that have your name written all over them.. ofcourse its like a letter per company, but im pretty sure they are all there.

i don't think so. Except race seats, I have heard nothing but horror stories about trying to fit aftermarket seats into Miatas. None of the brackets are designed to let them sit as low as the stockers. My fat head is already as high as I want it.

[Kevin M]

Originally Posted by Dean

Leather also comes with a cloth top instead of vinyl

That's my biggest reason. And this isn't going to be my race car either.

[Dean]

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

That's my biggest reason. And this isn't going to be my race car either.

It's going to be down 90% of the time and vinyl doesn't mold as bad if it gets wet and is in an enclosed space.

[Kevin M]

If it gets wet, the top goes up. No problem.

[STIwish]

Tada! http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/seats.asp

[Dean]

Originally Posted by STIwish

Tada! http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/seats.asp

They don't list seat height relative to the floor! If you have a tall torso like I do, this is the issue. With the stock seats, there is next to zero space under the seats when your butt is in them.

Most aftermarket seats/brackets are not designed to minimize seat height! They are universal seats with a marginally designed bracket.

[STIwish]

Just thought it might be helpful... as you can still get all the specs.. but I guess not

[Kevin M]

Dean, we can talk to Nate about fabbing brackets for a set of Sparcos or whatever.

[Dean]

I was just commenting on the stories I had heard from Miata owners about the fitment of aftermarket seats, not actually looking to buy any really. The Miata stockers are actually pretty good, at least in the '01s.

In cars like WRXs where the stocks sit up in the air, it is no big deal, but on short cars it is a big consideration aparently.

Hard core race seats work well since often the brackets are actually connected to the seat on the sde, not the bottom.

[STIwish]

Ive seen alot of major brand seats in Miatas at Miata meets over the years, but the big thing is trimming the shoulder supports to not rub the door.. most people who have thick legs or who are taller bolt the seats straight to the floor.

[Kevin M]

Originally Posted by STIwish

Ive seen alot of major brand seats in Miatas at Miata meets over the years, but the big thing is trimming the shoulder supports to not rub the door.. most people who have thick legs or who are taller bolt the seats straight to the floor.

That might work fine as well.

Of course, like Dean said, I don't think either of us would be replacing them. Not anytime soon anyway.

[STIwish]

Its all good, just thought Id share something useful for a change, as Miatas are something I know quite well

[Dean]

Originally Posted by STIwish

Its all good, just thought Id share something useful for a change, as Miatas are something I know quite well

That's cool. We appreciate it.

I also keep wanting to build a Spec Miata that is still streatable sort of... 1.6 vs. 1.8 becomes the choice then though.

[STIwish]

Is an easy choice if you have the budget and if the rules allow 1.8 > 1.6 for just about any application i can think of

[Dean]

Originally Posted by STIwish

Is an easy choice if you have the budget and if the rules allow 1.8 > 1.6 for just about any application i can think of

Except 1.8s get stock air boxes and a restrictor plate, 1.6s get open intakes, and no restrictor. They are aprently very even...

[Kevin M]

Actually the 1.6s own. It wasn't until late last year that anybody won a spec miata race in a 1.8.

[Dean]

Interesting. I thought it was closer than that.

I also think about picking up The Evans' white one and putting a couple things back on to make it a summer street rocket.

A supercharged lightened beyong belief 1st gen could be fun.

[STIwish]

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Actually the 1.6s own. It wasn't until late last year that anybody won a spec miata race in a 1.8.

Spec Miata rules Im not familiar with.. heh, I really like the rev happy 1.6 stock, but I was thinking in a very modded situation.. not stock vs. stock... stock vs. stock the 1.6 feels more spritely, and seems smoother than the 1.8 unless its a 99+

[Kevin M]

Dean, Green Valley Mazda has a Titanium Gray Miata in. Call James at 707-631-5037 and tell him you were referred by me to Ray. It's getting PDI'd in the morning. I have to pass on it on account of my lack of income.