Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata

arun27g · 26th June 2014, 12:29

@stuntfreak, very very impressive work. Frankly had to google "drifting" to figure out what it was.

Very inspiring. Your obsession with finer details is a great lesson. Have generally seen restoration of 4x4 Jeeps where quality control is stretched to a possible maximum. Looking forward to a few posts on the final product and the test run.

Thinking of restoring a Padmini Fiat in the next 2 to 3 years and powder coating is something I shall seriously consider

Many thanks and cheers

Arun

coloneljasi · 26th June 2014, 16:21

@ stuntfreak: Your project seems to be coming along nicely.

One question though; actually make that two. How easy is to import OE/aftermarket parts for your projects into India? And are you able to get the cost of getting the part to your doorstep beforehand or is there already a list of duties for parts & ancillaries?

stuntfreak · 27th June 2014, 01:12

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Originally Posted by coloneljasi

@ stuntfreak: Your project seems to be coming along nicely.

One question though; actually make that two. How easy is to import OE/aftermarket parts for your projects into India? And are you able to get the cost of getting the part to your doorstep beforehand or is there already a list of duties for parts & ancillaries?

Importing parts (in your own name), is actually quite easy. Use common websites like ebay to source out common parts, if you do not have a source abroad already. Thats the safest.

You have to pay customs duty and shipping cost. Its not that big a deal. Also depends on what you want to import!

Hemank

stuntfreak · 15th July 2014, 15:05

After a terribly long wait, all parts are here. Here are some updates.

Hemank.

stuntfreak · 16th July 2014, 19:05

Nearing completion. Almost done. Engine pre run, alignment and final tuning left.

SunnyBoi · 16th July 2014, 19:53

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Originally Posted by stuntfreak

Engine pre run

How did you manage to do that?

PS: No love for the exhaust? Rusted pipes look off compared to the rest of the underbelly

stuntfreak · 16th July 2014, 21:30

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Originally Posted by SunnyBoi

How did you manage to do that? PS: No love for the exhaust? Rusted pipes look off compared to the rest of the underbelly

Hello. It's not rusted actually. That's some black paint accidentally applied. Lol

sai_ace · 17th July 2014, 15:54

The quality of work is amazing. And equally wonderful is your patience in capturing it for us through pics. Thanks again!

cheers!
sai

Doc_nikhil · 12th September 2014, 18:57

Stuntfreak, why no updates? I keep checking this thread but no news yaar.

driverace · 24th August 2015, 16:44

I read up on this thread today!
Wow, what nice build & excellent WIP photos.

Now, it is definitely worth bumping this thread, if we assume that's going to get us some good photos of the Miata (sideways!

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If you don't mind, I would definitely like to come to your workshop just to appreciate the work going on & discuss a few projects I have on my mind, (but sadly never had the time or dedication to pursue them through)

Now, photos, please!

Ace.

2legit2quit · 24th May 2020, 20:47

Bumping this thread up because StuntFreak is back on the forum. Would love to find out what came of the project. I own a 1.8 nb miata in the States and was excited to see a miata build in India

mjk24 · 7th February 2021, 14:39

Bump
Whatever happened to this project @Stuntfreak?
Left us right at the climax!

26th June 2014, 12:29	#76
arun27g BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chickmagalur Posts: 35 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata @stuntfreak, very very impressive work. Frankly had to google "drifting" to figure out what it was. Very inspiring. Your obsession with finer details is a great lesson. Have generally seen restoration of 4x4 Jeeps where quality control is stretched to a possible maximum. Looking forward to a few posts on the final product and the test run. Thinking of restoring a Padmini Fiat in the next 2 to 3 years and powder coating is something I shall seriously consider Many thanks and cheers Arun
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26th June 2014, 16:21	#77
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 253 Times View My Garage	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata @ stuntfreak: Your project seems to be coming along nicely. One question though; actually make that two. How easy is to import OE/aftermarket parts for your projects into India? And are you able to get the cost of getting the part to your doorstep beforehand or is there already a list of duties for parts & ancillaries?
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15th July 2014, 15:05	#79
stuntfreak BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 212 Thanked: 1,577 Times	After a terribly long wait, all parts are here. Here are some updates. Hemank. Attached Thumbnails
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16th July 2014, 19:05	#80
stuntfreak BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 212 Thanked: 1,577 Times	Nearing completion. Almost done. Engine pre run, alignment and final tuning left. Attached Thumbnails
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17th July 2014, 15:54	#83
sai_ace BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CBE-BLR-MAS Posts: 444 Thanked: 779 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata The quality of work is amazing. And equally wonderful is your patience in capturing it for us through pics. Thanks again! cheers! sai
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12th September 2014, 18:57	#84
Doc_nikhil BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 151 Thanked: 493 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata Stuntfreak, why no updates? I keep checking this thread but no news yaar.
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24th August 2015, 16:44	#85
driverace BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 413 Thanked: 173 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata I read up on this thread today! Wow, what nice build & excellent WIP photos. Now, it is definitely worth bumping this thread, if we assume that's going to get us some good photos of the Miata (sideways! ) If you don't mind, I would definitely like to come to your workshop just to appreciate the work going on & discuss a few projects I have on my mind, (but sadly never had the time or dedication to pursue them through) Now, photos, please! Ace. Last edited by driverace : 24th August 2015 at 16:45.
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24th May 2020, 20:47	#86
2legit2quit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hyd/Ohio Posts: 123 Thanked: 429 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata Bumping this thread up because StuntFreak is back on the forum. Would love to find out what came of the project. I own a 1.8 nb miata in the States and was excited to see a miata build in India
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7th February 2021, 14:39	#87
mjk24 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: BLR Posts: 40 Thanked: 62 Times	Re: Building Drift Cars - 1990 Mazda Miata Bump Whatever happened to this project @Stuntfreak? Left us right at the climax!
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