This and That

I've been slacking on updating this and have been meaning to make a Bullshittin' In The Backyard 3 post... I'll get to it eventually. In the mean-time here's a quick random collection of photos from the last 6 months or so. Hover over the images for descriptions. 

Miata Cage Timeline 1

I've been slowly chipping away at caging the new Miata chassis; working a few hours at a time after work maybe once or twice month. I'm fitting the cage and tacking it in but having Dale burn it in because I don't trust my welds enough and because his will look better.  I'm extremely grateful that Dale has gave me full access to the shop and his tools; I can't thank him enough. Working around my free time and Dales has been challenging to say the least, but he's okay with it sitting in the shop, and I still have the other Miata for seat time. 

The interior has been stitch welded in all the important areas, the driver side floor and the Destroy or Die brackets have been modified/massaged to fit the bucket seat. I recommend buying a flat bottom seat if you want a plug and play bucket with these brackets, but I'm still glad I went with the seat I did. Most of the front half of the caged is fit and tacked in, just need to finish the driver side door bars and get the anti-intrusion bars mocked up. Hoping to get the cage completely fitted and welded in by the end of June. After that I will be painting the interior and engine bay, then trailering the car home wo start Engine stuff. KMiata swap stuff should be arriving later this month.

I didn't take photos of every step, but you'll get the idea. Hover over the images for descriptions. I've referenced Tom Hamptons blog (LINK) a bunch as it's been the best resource for photos of the installation process of the Advanced Autosports Spec Miata cage. Not a fan of some of the things he decided to do, but either way it's a solid resource and a fun read.

Mad Dog Mega Bowl 10.31.2020

A few analog shots of Otis and myself from the KCMO Mad Dog Mega Bowl jam/contest Nik Soto (@mik2wheels) hosted last year compliments of Mason Busch (@masononfilm). Nik and Trent's jams are always full of  laughs, debauchery, and general mayhem. I highly suggest you make it out to one if you can.

6 is better than 5, right?

Picked up this '99 6 speed over the weekend for a steal. With this marked off the list I'm ready to start refreshing the K24 and buying swap parts. Cockpit and front of the car is stitch welded and sealed, and the main hoop of the cage is coped and tacked together. Burning that in this weekend and starting on the back half.

Winds Of Shit

K power!

 Pulled the trigger on a K24Z3. This complicated the new build, but I think it's a better route than turbo-ing. Pretty excited to have 200ish WHP NA and Honda reliability. Got some new seats too. Driver bucket is bolted to a set of modified Destroy or Die brackets. Passenger is a stock black miata seat.