This is exactly the direction I'm heading with my '91! I want to build a fun daily driver and Capt Bob is leading the way. My car is red with a black and camel interior that looks a lot like your black and tan version so they share some features already :-)
We looked at black, but the car has silver door handles and a few other bright accents so that seemed a little odd. It would work better with the bronze wheels. Wrapping them blue would be really hard to pull off, that's a tough shape to cover.
Love the theme of the car, classy with a bit of retro. I love the timeless look on the interior. Could you guys tell me what you used for the stereo? The single knob looks awesome.
It's a bluetooth receiver from NVX - we swapped out the knob for a bigger one. It's plugged into a Pioneer GM-D1004 power amp that's stashed away behind the center console.
Sorry about that! Here's the Bluetooth receiver we used. We swapped out the knob for a larger one because it looked and felt better. There's a small power amp tucked in behind the center console as well. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015XLMLQQ
Great car... beautiful interior and the Cosmic Blue wrap really pops! I saw (and sat in) Bob at the Summer Camp, the seats are also really comfortable.One question: the Facebook Live presentation didn't show but I really liked the black door sill protectors. I much prefer them to the aftermarket stainless versions I've seen. I haven't found them anywhere in online searches, where did you source them from?Thanks!
I have a 1995 with the round/bulbous tombstone and newer style dashboard. Were there two tombstone styles during 1995 or did this car have a dash transplant?
This car doesn't have rolled fenders, but clearance is very tight with those wheels. It's an aggressive offset for a stock car and rolling the fenders wouldn't be a bad idea.
Interesting about Tom Matano's remark that the car originally had the front & rear lips, and that these were deleted as the car went into production. I understand why you would use the front lip. Air dams of pretty much any type reduce the coefficient of drag on our cars and reduce lift. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies point in this direction. Apparently the stock car, with the hard top installed, has a calculated 106 pounds of aerodynamic lift at 100 mph distributed over the entire car. With only the front lip and 1" of lowering, the car has 60 pounds of evenly distributed down force. The difference between the 106 lift force for stock and the down force of 60 pounds with the lip and a one inch suspension drop is a total difference of 166 pounds. And for many that is worth pursuing, even on a car that is not all that often on a track. This said, thinking on the rear lip has changed since 1989, hasn't it? Leaving the area under the rear bumper open, or installing a diffuser (problematic on an NA), helps the air under the car exit at the back keeping air pressure under the car to lower levels. The rear lip reflects late 20th century thinking about air flow under a car. That rear lower lip probably increases the drag coefficient for the car, and decreases down force. CFD software packages are becoming more affordable, and the results are improving in accuracy. Contemporary CFD work indicates that coefficients of drag are improved by opening up the gap under the rear bumper. The RS rear lip was designed in the late 1980s. Does anyone, for instance in competition, still use a rear lip? I just do not see them. www.verus-engineering.com/blog/cfd-cases-4/post/air-dam-or-splitter-a-closer-look-12
Of course the aerodynamics of the car fall apart more or less completely when you put the top down. Opening the windows is not quite as bad. The front air dam still works, but everything after the windshield causes the flow to detach, and it is turbulence and Karman vortex streets from that point back. On contemporary cars the windshield is nowhere near so steep, and this reduces turbulence greatly.
The receiver is from NVX. There are a number of different options available from the marine aftermarket. The amplifier is a simple power amp, I don't have the number handy but it was mostly chosen because it was compact.
The wheels do not match the classic theme of the car. I wish some company would offer a classic wheel like a 5 spoke or something with a classic look and flow forming. Every light miata wheel all look like the Advanti storm.
@@FlyinMiataVideo See my earlier comment. Back in the day headlights were on the yellow end of the spectrum to reduce eye strain. Cars had proper high and low beams too, referred colloquially as 'brights'. Now it seems kids grew up with a misunderstanding regarding highs, lows, dims, and brights, and when they stepped up to fill the engineer's shoes we ended up with headlights that always point to the same spot with two intensity settings. If I adjust my lights downward I can't see when I need the high beams (which aren't there) and if I adjust them so I can see, the low beams (dims) blind oncoming drivers. That's something I appreciate about my NB; sanity in the headlight department. I'm not going to ruin it by installing photon torpedo lighting. Though it has occurred to me to get one of those really spiffy light bars so I can shoot back when I need to. Like your products btw!! Great vids too!!
Brilliant idea with the one-button stereo system. It’s absolutely true that aftermarket headunits mess the interior vibes, less is more.
Rally bronze would be my vote. Great color choice for wrap.
I love the concept behind this car! Flyin Miata tag frame would look good on the back😊.
This is exactly the direction I'm heading with my '91! I want to build a fun daily driver and Capt Bob is leading the way. My car is red with a black and camel interior that looks a lot like your black and tan version so they share some features already :-)
You guys rock! Sounds like all had a great time at track day .
i really hope to see you in monterey! id love to come see the car and talk about the amazing work you boys do. great showcase.
I like the Blue and Tan color scheme going on with Captain Bob. Maybe wrap/paint the mirror caps black or blue?
We looked at black, but the car has silver door handles and a few other bright accents so that seemed a little odd. It would work better with the bronze wheels.
Wrapping them blue would be really hard to pull off, that's a tough shape to cover.
Ugh, I love montego blue! You murdered another one! Edit: I guess it's wrapped? You are forgiven 🙏
Yup, the original blue is still there and unharmed.
Love the theme of the car, classy with a bit of retro. I love the timeless look on the interior. Could you guys tell me what you used for the stereo? The single knob looks awesome.
It's a bluetooth receiver from NVX - we swapped out the knob for a bigger one. It's plugged into a Pioneer GM-D1004 power amp that's stashed away behind the center console.
Did the information about the bluetooth controller knob ever get posted anywhere? If so, can you provide that link, please?
Sorry about that! Here's the Bluetooth receiver we used. We swapped out the knob for a larger one because it looked and felt better. There's a small power amp tucked in behind the center console as well.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015XLMLQQ
I had the same question. Thanks for asking about this. The knob is a nice trick.
Great car... beautiful interior and the Cosmic Blue wrap really pops! I saw (and sat in) Bob at the Summer Camp, the seats are also really comfortable.One question: the Facebook Live presentation didn't show but I really liked the black door sill protectors. I much prefer them to the aftermarket stainless versions I've seen. I haven't found them anywhere in online searches, where did you source them from?Thanks!
Honestly, we're not 100% sure. They were on the car when it got here.
Sorry, no help there!
Moss used to sell them. I have them on my car. They seem to be out of production.
@@maneki9neko Thanks! I bought a '93 four months ago and it had them! (No, I didn't buy the car for the sill protectors, just a happy coincidence.)
Is that an NA6 dashboard with the suede?
Yes, good eye!
Sweet
I have a 1995 with the round/bulbous tombstone and newer style dashboard. Were there two tombstone styles during 1995 or did this car have a dash transplant?
We got a little creative with this build. It's got a NA6 dash, with NB2 seats and carpet. We liked the clean look of the earlier dashes better :)
Did you have to roll the fenders with this tire and suspension setup?
This car doesn't have rolled fenders, but clearance is very tight with those wheels. It's an aggressive offset for a stock car and rolling the fenders wouldn't be a bad idea.
Wondering could you go into detail
About to twist the gauge like that ?
Go talk to Adam at Revlimiter.com. It's basically just a custom gauge face.
Gearheads did a brilliant video on it, also with a set of revlimiter.com gauges ua-cam.com/video/PEbsj4S6aCo/v-deo.html
Where are the vent rings from?
From a Polish tuning shop on eBay.
Interesting about Tom Matano's remark that the car originally had the front & rear lips, and that these were deleted as the car went into production. I understand why you would use the front lip. Air dams of pretty much any type reduce the coefficient of drag on our cars and reduce lift. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies point in this direction. Apparently the stock car, with the hard top installed, has a calculated 106 pounds of aerodynamic lift at 100 mph distributed over the entire car. With only the front lip and 1" of lowering, the car has 60 pounds of evenly distributed down force. The difference between the 106 lift force for stock and the down force of 60 pounds with the lip and a one inch suspension drop is a total difference of 166 pounds. And for many that is worth pursuing, even on a car that is not all that often on a track. This said, thinking on the rear lip has changed since 1989, hasn't it? Leaving the area under the rear bumper open, or installing a diffuser (problematic on an NA), helps the air under the car exit at the back keeping air pressure under the car to lower levels. The rear lip reflects late 20th century thinking about air flow under a car. That rear lower lip probably increases the drag coefficient for the car, and decreases down force. CFD software packages are becoming more affordable, and the results are improving in accuracy. Contemporary CFD work indicates that coefficients of drag are improved by opening up the gap under the rear bumper. The RS rear lip was designed in the late 1980s. Does anyone, for instance in competition, still use a rear lip? I just do not see them. www.verus-engineering.com/blog/cfd-cases-4/post/air-dam-or-splitter-a-closer-look-12
Of course the aerodynamics of the car fall apart more or less completely when you put the top down. Opening the windows is not quite as bad. The front air dam still works, but everything after the windshield causes the flow to detach, and it is turbulence and Karman vortex streets from that point back. On contemporary cars the windshield is nowhere near so steep, and this reduces turbulence greatly.
The rear lip looks good. This is not a competition car.
@@FlyinMiataVideo Rhinestone mud flaps? :-)
No airbags ?
Don’t crash
What brand is the Bluetooth radio?
The receiver is from NVX. There are a number of different options available from the marine aftermarket. The amplifier is a simple power amp, I don't have the number handy but it was mostly chosen because it was compact.
Super clean mx5! Should check out my Mx5 content!!
No gold wheels. Silver, plus lighter and 195s always look great
The wheels do not match the classic theme of the car. I wish some company would offer a classic wheel like a 5 spoke or something with a classic look and flow forming. Every light miata wheel all look like the Advanti storm.
Super-bright lights suck
Poorly aimed and managed super bright lights suck.
@@FlyinMiataVideo
See my earlier comment.
Back in the day headlights were on the yellow end of the spectrum to reduce eye strain. Cars had proper high and low beams too, referred colloquially as 'brights'. Now it seems kids grew up with a misunderstanding regarding highs, lows, dims, and brights, and when they stepped up to fill the engineer's shoes we ended up with headlights that always point to the same spot with two intensity settings. If I adjust my lights downward I can't see when I need the high beams (which aren't there) and if I adjust them so I can see, the low beams (dims) blind oncoming drivers. That's something I appreciate about my NB; sanity in the headlight department. I'm not going to ruin it by installing photon torpedo lighting. Though it has occurred to me to get one of those really spiffy light bars so I can shoot back when I need to.
Like your products btw!! Great vids too!!