Project Red Rocket- An Epic Adventure
Replied by That_Guy on topic Project Red Rocket- An Epic Adventure
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These are the tires that are going on the little monster. Right now I'm running the same size but in a less sticky/cheaper tire. It should be good (well I hope as that's the widest I can go) to deliver the power and to keep me in decent shape in the twists. The suspension is already upgraded to heavy duty racing suspension (will be raising slightly. Previous owner has it lowered 3"
) but I will also be adding poly bushings in select areas and replacing the sway bars for thicker/stiffer ones. Car gets a total of 8 braces to stiffen the whole vehicle. So my body flex will be nill. Am definitely upgrading brakes to the Flyin' Miata big brake kit with really good pads. Car should hit 60mph in around 3-3.5 seconds hahaha That is if I can get it to hook. If your son plans on doing this, planning is the absolute key. I have a binder with instructions, diagrams, torque specs, parts, and the Miata repair manual as a sort of bible. Information gathering and learning is also crucial. Knowing the right people to help is also a good strategy haha. My grandfather was a certified welder, he will be doing all the welding for me. I'm trading an AR to a guy who designs wiring harness for Catipillar so he can do the wiring for me. I know a couplw of body guys that will be doing the painting for me as well. But, most of the big stuff will be done at the hands of myself and a few good buddies.
These are the tires that are going on the little monster. Right now I'm running the same size but in a less sticky/cheaper tire. It should be good (well I hope as that's the widest I can go) to deliver the power and to keep me in decent shape in the twists. The suspension is already upgraded to heavy duty racing suspension (will be raising slightly. Previous owner has it lowered 3"
) but I will also be adding poly bushings in select areas and replacing the sway bars for thicker/stiffer ones. Car gets a total of 8 braces to stiffen the whole vehicle. So my body flex will be nill. Am definitely upgrading brakes to the Flyin' Miata big brake kit with really good pads. Car should hit 60mph in around 3-3.5 seconds hahaha That is if I can get it to hook. If your son plans on doing this, planning is the absolute key. I have a binder with instructions, diagrams, torque specs, parts, and the Miata repair manual as a sort of bible. Information gathering and learning is also crucial. Knowing the right people to help is also a good strategy haha. My grandfather was a certified welder, he will be doing all the welding for me. I'm trading an AR to a guy who designs wiring harness for Catipillar so he can do the wiring for me. I know a couplw of body guys that will be doing the painting for me as well. But, most of the big stuff will be done at the hands of myself and a few good buddies. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Replied by That_Guy on topic Project Red Rocket- An Epic Adventure
It has arrived 
I'm like a kid on Christmas morning. I hate that all I can do is look at it... Still need a lot more parts. Will have another update before long.
I'm like a kid on Christmas morning. I hate that all I can do is look at it... Still need a lot more parts. Will have another update before long.
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Replied by Siscowet on topic Project Red Rocket- An Epic Adventure
That is one badass engine! 
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