vitamincj Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I cannot begin to explain how fun this car is! It just puts a smile on my face every time I get in. I'm very excited to get this on the track or to an auto-X. I went to the London Cobra Show Saturday and realized I only had 10% of the funds to buy a Cobra. Luckily, this only cost 10% of a Cobra so I picked it up. 1990 MX-5 53XXX miles unmodified only 3 dings that I could find no rust Well cared for Plans: Rollbar, new brakes, not let this distract from LS swap. http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/vitamincj/4a43cf3c-f4f1-4970-ad1a-b0c89060686f.jpg http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/vitamincj/DSC_0367.jpg Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nice car! You'll love it. If the interior gets hot, it may be the gasket(s) between the shifter and the tranny tunnel allowing the exhaust heat into the cabin. There are 2. Pretty easy to replace. My '90 also had an issue with the turn signal, pretty easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's amazing how much fun these little cars are, just don't turn into a Miata douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's amazing how much fun these little cars are, just don't turn into a Miata douche. I'm surprised you said this, Scott. As much as I joke with Miata owners, I don't believe I've ever met one who wasn't a really great guy. I admit that I don't know of any of the older crowd (the straw hats) who drive them, but the ones I've met have all been friendly and very enthusiastic about driving. And I can think of at least thirty or more Miata owners I know well. Vitamincj: great pick-up and I bet you'll enjoy it more than you would have enjoyed a Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Vitamincj: great pick-up and I bet you'll enjoy it more than you would have enjoyed a Cobra. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm surprised you said this, Scott. As much as I joke with Miata owners, I don't believe I've ever met one who wasn't a really great guy. I admit that I don't know of any of the older crowd (the straw hats) who drive them, but the ones I've met have all been friendly and very enthusiastic about driving. And I can think of at least thirty or more Miata owners I know well. Vitamincj: great pick-up and I bet you'll enjoy it more than you would have enjoyed a Cobra. Sorry recent bad experience with some narrow minded people, driving a Miata and talking shit about Camaros and Mustangs. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 :dumb: So, you're looking for a fight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Only this could make mine look junky. Awesome car! Bring it out to the ford autox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Vitamincj: great pick-up and I bet you'll enjoy it more than you would have enjoyed a Cobra. At any rate, it looks like a nice & clean Miata. Watch for that crank snout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 So, you're looking for a fight? Ironic.. after he asks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Not really ironic. Which roles do you think fit us the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 http://sonnekfit.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/anchorman.jpg Thanks guys! I have no doubt that I will enjoy this more than a Cobra. I already have one garage queen. I hate worrying about it. Where it's parked and what kids are currently grinding their bicycle pedals up against it. If I had a Cobra my blood pressure would go up every time I parked it outside of it's bubble. I have already cut the springs, installed tornado intake turbo supercharger nitrous fogger and applied 5 "shocker" stickers so there is no danger of me becoming a Miata Douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have already cut the springs, installed tornado intake turbo supercharger nitrous fogger and applied 5 "shocker" stickers so there is no danger of me becoming a Miata Douche. :lolguy: The first time I have seen "ricer" summed up so nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Looks pretty clean, enjoy it. I know people hate on these cars, but my brother just picked one up just like this (not quite as clean of an example) and it drives like a go kart. I think we might try out autocrossing some time this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 http://37.media.tumblr.com/f410fcbc62c381b24e980cef3172f5d2/tumblr_mszfe5MQnK1qgqw54o1_500.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Enjoy it. Picked up my '90 about two months back for DD, and it's been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Nice grab. Especially since you seem to be enjoying it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Sweet. Hope to see you at some local Autocross events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks really fun, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Still my favorite car ever. Now I have to wait forever to buy one because I just bought a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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