BAMA Member Tim Rosaire
Member since January, 2007
My Miata is a white 1999 (with black top and interior) that has the
factory sport package, including LSD, Nardi 3-spoke steering wheel, and
power windows (but not ABS brakes). The car's previous owner added Falken
15" tires and rims. Since buying it last year, I've added a Racing Beat
cold air induction system and muffler, a strut brace from a 2002 Miata,
and replaced the existing factory sway bars with a set from Flyin' Miata.
I'm using Mobil One synthetic in my engine and Redline in my transmission
and differential.
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Future plans include having Rick at PR Motorsports
install stiffer springs and shocks (which lower the car about 1.5"). Also
considering a Hard Dog rollbar, an aluminium flywheel and larger size
tires (17" Bridgestones?).
Further down the road, I would also like to replace the oil pressure dial
on the dash--which in the '99 functions no better than an idiot
light--with a true pressure gauge. I understand there is a way to do this,
but the job is complicated.
Since getting this wonderful machine, I've been spending a lot of time exploring
winding back-country roads. Most of the cars I've had in my life have been
British iron--Jags, Healeys and MGs--which need lots of fiddling to
keep on the road. And I wouldn't dream of taking one of them on a
cross-country trip without making sure there were some automotive parts
stores along the way. What a delight that the Miata not only has excellent
performance and handling characteristics, but is..SHOCK...also reliable.
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