1st Mods to the Miata done - Focaljet

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 12:08 AM

Man these were a Biiiiaaaattch to install.
Took all day and my fingers are killing me because these things had some tiny parts that were very difficult to get situated.

Here are a few pics:

Old

New

I also added an S2000 Shorty Antenna. Sitting on my living room floor are 2 amps, an alpine head unit, subs, and speakers for the new sound (1st time I've ever done a sound upgrade on a car).

And finally I have an S2000 start button which I will be installing soon. It's amazing how many mods there are for this car!

**2focusd** · 12-30-2006, 12:10 AM

Those wheels still need to go though

But wow, it looks like a mini 300ZX now

-Brian

**jasinger** · 12-30-2006, 12:43 AM

love the headlight mod and the 1st pic is so funny to me cause the car just looks so happy haha

**MrPotatoes** · 12-30-2006, 12:53 AM

it looks high

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPotatoes

it looks high

This is what is going on next.
These are hand made from Japan and cost a BUTT load of money but they are the best out there.

**MC9ZX3** · 12-30-2006, 01:01 AM

you should've gotten the flush mount ones, like the headlights don't pop up anymore, and they are just 2 small circles like those ones, but oh well, those are cool too. when's the turbo going on?

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC9ZX3

you should've gotten the flush mount ones, like the headlights don't pop up anymore, and they are just 2 small circles like those ones, but oh well, those are cool too. when's the turbo going on?

Actually IMO the flush mounts look like crap, and the lighting is horrible because they are mounted so deep the front of the car stops the beam from hitting the road.

Turbo is being ordered in Jan

Here's a pic of flush mounts... IMO it just looks wrong and doesn't fit the car. But you can see what I mean about how deep they are mounted and why the lighting is so poor.

**Pappy** · 12-30-2006, 01:08 AM

Looking good David! Hope to get a ride in it sometime soon

**CrUziN4L** · 12-30-2006, 01:28 AM

sooo glad u didn't go with the flush mounts! my friend also opted against them, similar to yours but not sure of the same model. They are only good on a few cars i have heard of: Vette (HID flush), RX7 (Flush HID), and MR2's are supposedly amazing over stock.

can't tell you how eager i am to see updates on her man, really looking forward to it!

-chris

**SlickShoes** · 12-30-2006, 02:04 AM

NICE!!! I can't believe how big of a difference the headlights can make, but damn, that's awesome. Very RX7-ish.

**BUR_ZX3** · 12-30-2006, 02:56 AM

Can those get converted to Xenon? Cuz that would be bad freaking ass.

But yes a definate dramatic improvement!

**sleeperlove** · 12-30-2006, 02:57 AM

what he said
and

kill the wheels!

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 03:15 AM

The wheels will be gone soon, problem is the wheels I have picked out are 1600.00 so give me a bit

And while there are xenon upgrades for the miata (not sure for this kit), it's not easy, as you have to add the ballast and the power draw it alot different. These are projector, and while the pics dont show it, they throw out a TON of light. They dont look yellow, they have a hella look to them (well they are hella's). So that slight blue tint is there, not really blue, just slight, kinda like Xenons, but the light isn't as "clean" as Xenon's.

Wheels, Turbo, Coilovers, Clutch, and a few other choice parts are coming soon.

**netdragoon** · 12-30-2006, 06:46 AM

I was expecting the first mods to be a 5.0L cammer, but I guess this will work.

Keep it up. Miatas are neat cars.

**Virtual_Insanity** · 12-30-2006, 06:48 AM

The new headlights look great David.

**Ray** · 12-30-2006, 07:10 AM

So soon! So soon!

If you need any advice on the audio setup, come visit us down in the ICE forum.

I really like the headlamps - before they were... "HI OMFG HELLO" and now there more like "Hey, kitten. Wanna come out to play?"

**Osiris** · 12-30-2006, 10:11 AM

Are you going with the FMII set up from Flyin' Miata?

I learned a lot about those little cars when I had mine, and between Corky at Bell and FM there are some great resources for making Miatas move quickly....

**Ataru** · 12-30-2006, 10:48 AM

If I got a Miata, that would be my first mod too......

You need to update your signature now David.

**Hocky** · 12-30-2006, 01:40 PM

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

Are you going with the FMII set up from Flyin' Miata?

I learned a lot about those little cars when I had mine, and between Corky at Bell and FM there are some great resources for making Miatas move quickly....

Actually I'm going with the FM VooDoo as that is the kit they are testing for CARB approval right now. It's the 8PSI kit and costs 2900 dollars but the hardware is no different than the FM II just the electronics (tuning) are different.

Once I get that CARB sticker, THEN I'm purchasing the Standalone ECU (Hydra), and injectors and will bump it to 12PSI. They are seeing nearly 300whp on 12PSI with the better tuning options.

Can you imagine a 2200lb car with 300whp? Youch.

And I'll change my sig when the focus is gone

Haha Hocky.. umm that is to much of a project for me, that's more down your alley

**tallguy2.3** · 12-30-2006, 01:49 PM

^^wow that sounds like a ton of fun

**PIRANHA** · 12-30-2006, 02:46 PM

That looks great. Now you need and HID kit and you will be set.

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonfire

So soon! So soon!

If you need any advice on the audio setup, come visit us down in the ICE forum.

I will DEFINATELY need help on the audio install. I'm clueless when it comes to audio, and while I want to do it myself to make sure it's done right, I have to make sure it's not a hack job with wires everywhere.

The amps are the biggest problem. Last time I wired up an amp it was done horribly crappy and never really worked right, but I knew squat about cars back then.

I wish you audiophiles lived in So Cal

**Dukman** · 12-30-2006, 04:05 PM

Everytime I see a Miata from the front, especially a white Miata, I think of the Staypuff Marshmellow man.

When you going to lose that chrome?

And those lights are a big improvement.

**belacyrf** · 12-30-2006, 04:28 PM

The chrome wheels are gone in Late january I hope.
The Chrome Style bar should be replaced with a black roll bar hopefully no later than March.

And the turn signals will be replaced with these air scoops:

12-30-2006, 12:08 AM	#1
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,303	1st Mods to the Miata done Man these were a Biiiiaaaattch to install. Took all day and my fingers are killing me because these things had some tiny parts that were very difficult to get situated. Here are a few pics: Old New I also added an S2000 Shorty Antenna. Sitting on my living room floor are 2 amps, an alpine head unit, subs, and speakers for the new sound (1st time I've ever done a sound upgrade on a car). And finally I have an S2000 start button which I will be installing soon. It's amazing how many mods there are for this car! __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF Last edited by belacyrf : 12-30-2006 at 12:47 AM.

12-30-2006, 12:10 AM	#2
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 13,424	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done Those wheels still need to go though But wow, it looks like a mini 300ZX now -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

12-30-2006, 12:53 AM	#4
MrPotatoes Wanna touch my tots? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in your brain smoothing out the wrinkles Posts: 12,511	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done it looks high

12-30-2006, 01:01 AM	#6
MC9ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 783	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done you should've gotten the flush mount ones, like the headlights don't pop up anymore, and they are just 2 small circles like those ones, but oh well, those are cool too. when's the turbo going on? __________________ 06 Mazda 3s - his 04 Matrix - hers

12-30-2006, 01:08 AM	#8
Pappy TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MN Posts: 901	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done Looking good David! Hope to get a ride in it sometime soon __________________ 2001 ZX3 JRSC 'Vader' - 199whp/166wtq. - MNFOCUS Boost Crew Stylez.... 2002 ZTS 5-Spd .... Super Stock .... Yea, your jealous.... $2.14! o2designs, is my little brother.

12-30-2006, 01:28 AM	#9
CrUziN4L [FJ] Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 15,408	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done sooo glad u didn't go with the flush mounts! my friend also opted against them, similar to yours but not sure of the same model. They are only good on a few cars i have heard of: Vette (HID flush), RX7 (Flush HID), and MR2's are supposedly amazing over stock. can't tell you how eager i am to see updates on her man, really looking forward to it! -chris __________________ Wanna know how to score some awesome sigs?...Add beer to a group of FJ'ers at a car show and *MIX*. haha

12-30-2006, 02:04 AM	#10
SlickShoes Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Little Lebowski Urban Achiever Posts: 7,683	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done NICE!!! I can't believe how big of a difference the headlights can make, but damn, that's awesome. Very RX7-ish. __________________ NSA Wiretap Reveals Subjects May Be Paying Too Much For Long-Distance.

12-30-2006, 02:56 AM	#11
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,715	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done Can those get converted to Xenon? Cuz that would be bad freaking ass. But yes a definate dramatic improvement! __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

12-30-2006, 02:57 AM	#12
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,510	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done what he said and kill the wheels! __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

12-30-2006, 03:15 AM	#13
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,303	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done The wheels will be gone soon, problem is the wheels I have picked out are 1600.00 so give me a bit And while there are xenon upgrades for the miata (not sure for this kit), it's not easy, as you have to add the ballast and the power draw it alot different. These are projector, and while the pics dont show it, they throw out a TON of light. They dont look yellow, they have a hella look to them (well they are hella's). So that slight blue tint is there, not really blue, just slight, kinda like Xenons, but the light isn't as "clean" as Xenon's. Wheels, Turbo, Coilovers, Clutch, and a few other choice parts are coming soon. __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF

12-30-2006, 06:46 AM	#14
netdragoon Helios Maximus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 1,153	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done I was expecting the first mods to be a 5.0L cammer, but I guess this will work. Keep it up. Miatas are neat cars. __________________ 2005 Focus Zx3 se D20 M5 - "Helios" - blazing copper intake, header, exhaust, xcal2 tune, !CMC, cams, suspension, nitrous, spec flywheel/clutch, torsen, more. home brew turbo in the works

12-30-2006, 06:48 AM	#15
Virtual_Insanity Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: (Jim) Boca Raton,Florida USA Posts: 9,993	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done The new headlights look great David. __________________ Jim R. 2008 Chili Red MINI Cooper S- 6 Speed Auto Trans.,Dual Sunroofs,Window Tint,Clear Bra. 2006 Black Mustang GT Premium-Gone but not forgotten. 2004 Sonic Blue Mustang GT-Gone but not forgotten. 2002 Pitch Black SVT Focus-Gone but not forgotten.

12-30-2006, 07:10 AM	#16
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done So soon! So soon! If you need any advice on the audio setup, come visit us down in the ICE forum. I really like the headlamps - before they were... "HI OMFG HELLO" and now there more like "Hey, kitten. Wanna come out to play?" __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

12-30-2006, 10:11 AM	#17
Osiris Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Yodelin' in the Valley Posts: 3,627	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done Are you going with the FMII set up from Flyin' Miata? I learned a lot about those little cars when I had mine, and between Corky at Bell and FM there are some great resources for making Miatas move quickly.... __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT 2003 SVT Focus

12-30-2006, 10:48 AM	#18
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,489	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done If I got a Miata, that would be my first mod too...... You need to update your signature now David. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

12-30-2006, 01:40 PM	#19
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12-30-2006, 02:46 PM	#22
PIRANHA Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charm City Posts: 1,274	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done That looks great. Now you need and HID kit and you will be set.

12-30-2006, 04:05 PM	#24
Dukman Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right over there in Clearfield UT. Posts: 3,623	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done Everytime I see a Miata from the front, especially a white Miata, I think of the Staypuff Marshmellow man. When you going to lose that chrome? And those lights are a big improvement. __________________ 2001 ZX3, Rainforest Green - Somewhat un-modified. 2002 SVTF, CD Silver - Vortech Supercharged. Drive truck smart. Not Semi-stupid.

12-30-2006, 04:28 PM	#25
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,303	Re: 1st Mods to the Miata done The chrome wheels are gone in Late january I hope. The Chrome Style bar should be replaced with a black roll bar hopefully no later than March. And the turn signals will be replaced with these air scoops: __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF