Miata Mailing List: March 1997, Message #32
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From: (none) Subject: Re: Recent modifications - impressions Date: (none)
Miq Millman wrote: > > > > > > >I just completed some significant modifications to "Ghost"... > > > > > > Umm - Mike. You may want to watch what you say about making > significant > > > modifications to a car called Ghost :) Have a look at Miq's Ghost at > > > http://www.teleport.com/~miq/miata/mymods.html 178 naturally aspirated > hp > > > at the crank, a 8500 rpm redline, a Torsen diff in a 1990.... I figure > if > > > you make modifications that you can't order from an aftermarket > supplier, > > > they're pretty significant. > > > > > > That said - did you make the modifications one at a time, or all > together? > > > I'm curious to know if the header, for example, was installed > separately > > > from the CAI. > > > > > > Keith and Baby, who's moderately modified, but you can buy it all.... > > > > > > Keith, > > > > I had Dave at Cooke's automotive install the header at the same time as > > the exhaust. Seemed faster than doing it myself. I did the CAI > > seperately, later. Basically, the header, exhaust, and timing advance > > all came at the same time. The CAI came later. > > > > I had a look at the car you mentioned. Excellent, though, far beyond > > anything I'll ever do to mine. I couldn't tell by the page that Ghost > > was its name. However, my name is Mike so I not really hung up on unique > > names, just ones that fit. :-) > > Well, given that I had named my car Ghost prior to adding the red bits, and > had similar original ideas about its sleeper qualities (looks completely > stock, doesn't drive like stock) I'll give official dispensation for Mr. > Philpot to use Ghost for his '96. However, if he ever adds exterior* > aftermarket bits, this offer will be revoked. > Thank you for the gracious offer. I accept. :-) > Currently my Miata answers to the name of Rudolph. But that will change > with the repaint in the near future..... > > -- Looking forward to seeing the change. > __ > Miq Millman miq@teleport.com > Tualatin OR > > * exterior bits include wheels, ducts, spoilers, stripes, mirrors, grills, > fog/driving lights, but do not include mufflers**, tires or other parts > that wear out. > > ** interesting that most people don't notice the large exhaust tip on my > Miata. However the last emissions test I went to had a charming young lady > that asked the questions, clipped the ignition wire and inserted the > sniffer wand. After starting the test, she leans over the clipboard and > tells me, "My you have a large tip!" At this point I'd like to say that I > had a snappy comeback along the lines of "you should see the rest of me" or > some such, but I have to confess I only turned three shades of red, and > stammered, "Excuse me?" She apparently didn't catch it, because she said, > "Your exhaust tip, it's really lar--oh!" and then it was her turn to go > beet red with embarassment. Kodak moment. :-) Mike Philpot Austin, TX 96 White PEP "Ghost"