Heldenzeit's Garage (Endless Maintenance)

[Kitten]

Sold the Carrera. Unlikely to replace it for awhile, as I need to focus on generating more income.
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Hopefully it found a good owner!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Hopefully it found a good owner!

I'm not totally convinced yet...

On another note, the Subaru needs some improvements if it's going to be my only car for awhile. A/C needs service (compressor doesn't cycle), large dent in the passenger door that can't be removed, front shocks are worn, passenger mirror housing is cracked, and it needs new tires. Probably looking at $1200-1400 to buy what I want, estimating high for the AC repair.

Maybe I should look for a cleaner chassis or a different car altogether? Manual transmission preferred.

 

[SVX]

Maybe I should look for a cleaner chassis or a different car altogether? Manual transmission preferred.

Short answer: nope

 

[Heldenzeit]

Short answer: nope

Short answer to what part of that question?

 

[SVX]

Short answer to what part of that question?

Both.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Sold the Carrera. Unlikely to replace it for awhile, as I need to focus on generating more income.
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I know the feeling. I'm holding onto the 986, for now, purely because I don't really need a car.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Need moar GC8 pics.

 

[SVX]

 

[Heldenzeit]

Don't think I posted this one.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Here we go again.

94 M-Edition. Montego blue, full leather, torsen, ABS. Might go for a more retro style on this car, I'm not sure.

was missing the Nardi shift knob and e-brake handle, so a friend gave me a set.

 

[Kitten]

Great looking Miata, Excited to see what you do with it!

 

[motortrend]

Here we go again.

94 M-Edition. Montego blue, full leather, torsen, ABS. Might go for a more retro style on this car, I'm not sure.
View attachment 879217 View attachment 879218 was missing the Nardi shift knob and e-brake handle, so a friend gave me a set.
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I have a friend that went full retro on his, with a vintage Porsche color. Came out great.

 

[Kitten]

I have a friend that went full retro on his, with a vintage Porsche color. Came out great. View attachment 880799

I love this!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Together! Car is in the shop now, getting a new wheel bearing.

Also changed the wiper arms, as they were rusty.

Found the oilcap from my 1st Miata. Made by Project G.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Replaced the left front wheel bearing and changed the steering wheel to a much cleaner example. Also added a clutch interlock bypass switch.

 

[GDII]

That's a simple fix to a major problem. I do very much dislike the clutch switch in the Demio.
Although every time I drive my brothers WRX RA I leave it in gear and when he goes to start it it lurches forwards... He always leaves it in neutral. I have always leave cars in gear due to the dodgy handbrake system on the MR2.

 

[homeforsummer]

Replaced the left front wheel bearing and changed the steering wheel to a much cleaner example. Also added a clutch interlock bypass switch.View attachment 886132 View attachment 886133

Forgive my ignorance, but do US Miatas not start without first depressing the clutch? Not a thing the UK models did.

Next question: Are you obliged to keep the airbag wheels in your state? It'd be the first thing I'd change...

 

[Heldenzeit]

Forgive my ignorance, but do US Miatas not start without first depressing the clutch? Not a thing the UK models did.

Next question: Are you obliged to keep the airbag wheels in your state? It'd be the first thing I'd change...

Yes, you must press the clutch.

I don't have to keep it, but this one was free.99.

 

[Heldenzeit]

A Subaru pic. My wife has been driving it lately, so I ordered a fresh set of Dunlop DZ102s. Finally getting rid of the snow tires it's had for the last year.

Also, I drive these now.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

A Subaru pic. My wife has been driving it lately, so I ordered a fresh set of Dunlop DZ102s. Finally getting rid of the snow tires it's had for the last year.
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Also, I drive these now.
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Whoa. Haven't seen Nuro before. Do they test in Santa Cruz or something?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Whoa. Haven't seen Nuro before. Do they test in Santa Cruz or something?

Mountain View, Palo Alto etc. Also Phoenix and Houston. I moved to Sunnyvale.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Installed the Dunlops a few weeks ago. Car drives much better. Nothing new on the Miata front.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Went for a quick drive by myself today. Needed some fresh air. Found this nice plum tree in a lonely lot.

 

[Heldenzeit]

It's been sunny this week, so top down time.

Saw some goats.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

It's been sunny this week, so top down time.
View attachment 914360Saw some goats.
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I'm pretty sure I know these goats. I've seen them in San Rafael before. I'm sure it's the same ones.

 

[Heldenzeit]

I'm pretty sure I know these goats. I've seen them in San Rafael before. I'm sure it's the same ones.

They mow the grass at the Sunnyvale dump apparantly. I'm sure they move around to a few locations throughout the year.

 

[Venom800tt]

That reminds me of how much I miss California weather. Keeps raining on my days off here in Eastern Tennessee, limiting top down driving. Also I still want an NA Miata lol...

 

[Heldenzeit]

Washed it and put new Roadster decals on the side sills.

Thinking about selling it and buying this RS though. It's a manual.

 

[SPhilli911]

That's a good looking 2.5 RS. Not many around these days in good shape, so may be worth checking out!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Bought the RS. High miles, but a large stack of records going back to 2002. Original keys, mats, and dealer invoice!