RGTorque Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 since its not a normal s2k ultralite, nor is it a miata, it will forever be known as a miatalite miata powered 145hp/125tq hydra engine managment 6spd trans independent rear with LSD alden hight and dampening coilovers willwood front and rear 4 piston calipers and 12" rotors twin rear exhuast yada yada http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9678/cimg1964pu6.jpg http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4707/cimg1967rv2.jpg http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4076/cimg1922qn3.jpg http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/4218/cimg1923sr8.jpg http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3104/cimg1926zf7.jpg http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6031/cimg1927jo0.jpg http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8343/cimg1928gw6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Very Nice!!:cheers: Best of luck with it, It's a real looker! Hope to see you out autoxing soon. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I love the gauges. Nice touch. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 i dont think it looks great in pics, but that may just be my lacking photo skillz. perhaps we can meet up for a cruise before winter hits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Great to see another Miata powered LSIS. :hurray: Good clean work, I love the engine turned dash and brass insturment bezels. How about a peek at the engine compartment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 i forgot to take engine bay shots but ill do it at some point. as for the turned dash, its going to have to do. im trying to locate someone to make me one from carbon fiber in a slightly different shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Roman, looks like you got it registered and inspected. Any trouble getting thru without a windshield or bumpers? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 that plate and sticker dont belong .the car was registered prior in Michigan but never driven so soon as my local notary gets off vacation i will do the papers. and the inspection... well lets just say i have a very nice mechanic who needs to replace his glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Very nice. How is the exhaust routed. Your dash is very nice with the brass gauge faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Evil like the car. I saw that in Brians shop while it was under construction it is a nice car. I like the exhaust running under the car and out the back. Enjoy the car. Winter is quickly approaching for you guys hope you get to enjoy it before it gets nasty. LOren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Me likes. I think powerwise u'll like it as is and its an excellent upgrade path thru FM. as for the exhaust. i prefer mine with the rear exit. may not be as purty as the side exits, but i'd only consider that if it exited on the passenger side. I like the gauges and interior. maybe u want to consider some brass thrim for the switches/buttons on the right and a shift knob that matches the steering wheel. the only thing i would be really antsy to change is the drivers seat. while urs do look very traditional, i would want more support for the uses i puit the car to. ymmv on all counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 OK, this my new favorite Ultralight. I love the "hot-roded" look (removal of everything extraneous-not easily done on a car that is minimalist to begin with). I am beginning to thing black is the ideal color for LISS's. Athens7's black Caterham, also pictured in this forum section , is a knockout too. Is the hood bulge necessary with the Miata engine? What does the car weigh? How does it perform compared to the Honda engined versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Just the specs make me drool! Nice car too! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 thanks for the comments guys. MHKflyer52 the exhaust follows the center channel runnign along the same path as the trans and drive shaft, its tight but its in there. Boxologist First thing im doing power wise is gutting the SDS engine management and dumping in a hydra engine management system tuned by ken hill , turbo later??? time will tell. i like the gauges a lot but im still unsure on the wheel and knob. they are booth nardi parts and the quality is nice. i will probably put on a momo millennium wheel and a nice leather shift boot on as my first mods (since i already have the parts) the driver seat is a actually not too bad. you sink into it pretty far. the only problem is that there is only 1 lap belt holding me in and i feel like im going to get bounced out. the benefit is that the seat absorbs many bumps and makes for better causal driving. Kitcat the hood budge is needed because of the motor, a twin cam 1.8L with variable valve timing. in person the budge is very nice and give the car definition. unlike the cat's we have a one piece hood with no vents so i think it would be to simple without it. as for miata vs honds, the honds has more power (145hp/125tq vs 240hp/153tq). i did not really have a choice in this matter so ill just be happy with what i got . perhaps a turbo in the future may solve my problems, or ill just pull the drive train and drop in the s2000. o and the car weighs in at just about 1223lb, its going to get some smaller lighter wheels with tires that get traction soon as i get some pennies together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 This is the car that first got me interested in a Lotus 7. It's actually my screensaver as Brian is building me a S2K, in black/silver (orange was a close second but I've actually seen more of them in pics). I'm even going with the same dash... They say it's a form of flattery to imitate, just glad your on the other side of the country. I'd do the underside exhaust too as I like the clean look but I don't think you can with a honda (it comes with a nice header)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Very nice...hope to see it in person some day!! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 here are the engine bay and exhuast shots. items to note: 1) yes there is a clusterfuck of wires, this is why the SDS is going to disapear. 2) yes there is cardbord under my pedals, i dont have a pedal cover yet so at times it get awfully tosty 3) thats my exhuast, i have a VERY nice long header leading into the tunnel. its not bad but a tight fit. http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1162.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1161.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1159.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1158.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1157.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1156.sized.jpg http://www.hostdub.com/albums/GotEuroCorrado_album08/CIMG1155.sized.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Boy that is one tight fit for the exhaust but I like it a lot. Those are some fancy bonnet supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Evil, I will be back down off the jacks stands this weekend, alittle problem with the speed sensor. Let me know if you want to meet up and talk all things SEVEN. Your car looks Great, I wish you the best with it, BE CAREFUL!!! Steve, cell# 610-654-0133 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 finally updated this thread with working pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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