Exocet How-to Stock MAF delete Thanks to having the MS3Pro installed the stock Miata MAF is now superfluous, which means I can update the turbo inlet. I'm still bolting to the power steering pump mount
Exocet Megan Racing MSM Downpipe Nice improvement in exhaust flow, not too much louder so far as I can tell. Still need to work on a cat-back solution so I can rid myself of the
Exocet How-to Motogadget mo.unit wiring This how-to is directed at Exocet Miata owners looking to upgrade and simplify their ignition control system. Motogadget's mo.unit product line is designed for motorcycles, and can be adapted
135i Exocet New summer tires, RE-71R Not for use in snow. Ever. BMW 135i * Front: 225/40R18 * Rear: 255/35R18 Mazdaspeed Exocet * All: 225/45R17 I'm going to need spacers in the rear. More to come
Exocet How-to Motogadget + MegaSquirt = keyless push-button start Related to Motogadget Wiring [http://localhost:2368/motogadget-wiring/]. Motogadget syncs with your phone via Bluetooth and, so long as your phone is within a certain distance (set by you), the
Exocet Wiring harness cleanup, round #3 Goals: * Install MegaSquirt MS3Pro EVO [https://www.ampefi.com/product/ms3pro-evo-standalone-ecu-only/] * Remove stock immobilizer (anti-theft) system * Remove all vacuum control systems, EGR, and other emissions equipment * Remove stock all remaining
Exocet MAF bracket broke I should have expected this to happen after I bent the stock bracket straight, and it finally did. I fabricated up a new triangular piece as a replacement.
Exocet Exocet vs Miata NB, side-by-side Exocet is a solid foot shorter, but it's interesting that the Miata rollbar is short than the Exocet's.
Exocet How-to Exocet fire suppression Why buy and carry a fire extinguisher? I had never owned one for any of the previous performance cars I built, but someone's offhand comment about how "exciting" a "thermal
Exocet How-to Exocet storage Not that it's difficult to imagine, but storage capabilities in an exoskeleton vehicle are minimal. I bought a few different options to try out and these are the ones I
Exocet How-to Exocet fuel filler neck The stock Miata neck sticks out ungainly from the Exocet, and even trimmed down it's a terrible look. There are several possible solutions for this, all of which are dependent
Exocet How-to Wiring harness cleanup, round #2 This time, the goals were simple: * Remove most of the stock wiring harness plugs, all stock relays, and all fuses * Incorporate Motogadget mo.unit blue to control ignition, starting, lights,
Exocet First Exocet weigh-in * Original 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata curb weight: 2529 lbs * Mazdaspeed Exocet curb weight: 1580 pounds
Exocet First alignment Me: "It's a Miata." Shop: "... but ..." Me: "Trust me, it's a Miata. Use the 2004 specs."
Exocet Seats and harnesses installed Went with 6-point harnesses for the Sparco Sprint seats because of the increased level of safety and anti-submarine capabilities. Parts list: * Sparco Sprint competition seats [https://www.sparcousa.com/product/
Exocet Lightweight Braille battery installed behind passenger seat Parts list: * braille Battery B129 - Lightweight AGM battery [https://braillebattery.com/collections/lightweight-agm/products/b129-1] * braille Battery 1018 Mount - B106 / ML9C Aluminum Mount Kit [https://braillebattery.com/products/
Exocet How-to LED headlights with blinker halo I specifically sought out these headlights for their integrated amber halo, capable of acting as the blinker, to eliminate the need to install a separate blinker bulb/housing of any
Exocet First drive for the Mazdaspeed Exocet My neighbors had lots of questions. Below is a full accounting of all parts required to make the Exocet safe and street legal. Parts list: PartP/NNotesCostMishimoto coolant reservoir tankMMRT-CAWBK$
Exocet How-to Brake master cylinder and rear proportioning valve There are many examples of the rear proportioning valve being installed in the transmission tunnel. Given that the brake proportioning shouldn't change frequently, I chose instead to locate the valve
Exocet First start after reassembling the Mazdaspeed Exocet I only missed a couple semi-critical items, which made the engine run poorly: * MAP sensor plug was on, but it wasn't really on * Clutch and transmission sensors are used as
Exocet Fluids! Parts list: * Redline MT-90 + Redline Shockproof = transmission fluid cocktail * Redline RL-600 brake fluid * Oil filter, extra capacity * Mobile 1 5w30 * 93 octane
Exocet How-to Intake, intercooler & piping, and radiator & overflow mounted The Exocet chassis provides a great deal of flexibility when it comes to mounting components and running the necessary wiring & plumbing. Intake parts list See update: MAF bracket broke [http:
