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keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 12:27 p.m.

 

SOLD

 

I have a 1999 miata, 5 speed, limited slip with a bit under 150,000 miles on it. Car has occasionally lived in MN, but has only seen 1-2 winters that I am aware of (none with me as owner).

 

EDIT: Location Marble, MN 55764. CONTACT: keethrax@gmail.com. I get a lot of email, put MIATA in the subject or reply here. 


Was bought to be an exocet donor. Plan was to buy the car, do the suspension/brakes. drive for a while while funds recovered, then buy kit. Runs fine. Currently not driveable. This may change if I get some time, but the price will go up dramatically if it does.

Then life got in the way.  Was in the process of doing suspension/brakes last year when life hit hard and I didn't finish before winter arrived. Then life hit harder, but in a good way and now we're moving and I won't have a garage for a few years. This means it's time to clear out the project car.

The bad: Top leaks. Some rust, primarily around rear arches, hit to right rear. (see pictures).. Driveshaft clunks (aluminum replacements included)

Then for the rest. Stuff with an asterisk is installed on the rear, not on the front. 

wheels: 

-15 x 8 Avanti Storm S1

-Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R  tires with 2-3,000 miles 

-stock wheels/cheap tires also included

driveshaft(s):

-Aluminum Driveshaft https://v8roadsters.com/product/aluminum-drive-shaft/

-Same Aluminum Driveshaft wth flange for Getrag differential 

brakes:

Flyin' Miata LBBK with parking brake* https://www.flyinmiata.com/flyin-miata-four-wheel-little-big-brake-kit.html

 

suspension:

FM Stage 2 Fox Suspension*

https://www.flyinmiata.com/fox-stage-2-suspension-for-nb-chassis.html  

V8 Roadster tubular control arms and poly bushings*: https://v8roadsters.com/product/tubular-control-arms-full-set/

ARP wheel studs.* (so that I could add spacers if needed for parking brake)

New hubs/bearings in rear.

Replaced all fasteners in rear suspension with new.

 

WIRING HARNESS (FORGOT TO ADD):

Have entire spare wiring harness.

 


Asking $2500 firm for the lot. If you want to challenge this, and won't be using all of the parts, will split out parts you don't need in a reasonable manner (assuming that's allowed). But you still need to buy it all.

Price is a because the car currently isn't drivable. I intended to fix up the front end then go back and align/torque everything to spec. Since that hasn't happened yet, I wouldn't trust the rear end,  at a minimum it's going to be wonkily aligned.

Limited time offer because:
1) we're in the process of moving. If I can't sell it beforehand, I'll store it until I can fix it up.
2) if I find weekend or two where moving preparations aren't taking over, Ill do the front as well and then the price Will go up by at least 1000-1500 dollars. 

 

 

CONTACT: keethrax@gmail.com. I get a lot of email, put MIATA in the subject or reply here. 

 

keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 12:32 p.m.

Also have some bigger bits of garage equipment we can talk about if you're coming up with a trailer:

Tool cabinet: https://www.harborfreight.com/56-in-double-bank-yellow-roller-cabinet-56112.html

A 2 ton hoist

and a 10 ton hydraulic press

chandler
chandler PowerDork
5/31/20 1:21 p.m.

Nice deal, should make someone happy

keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 1:25 p.m.
chandler said:

Nice deal, should make someone happy

Yep, my moving chaos is someone's sweet deal. 

Hasbro (Forum Supporter)
Hasbro (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
5/31/20 1:36 p.m.

Looks very snaggable. Glws

Andy Neuman
Andy Neuman SuperDork
5/31/20 1:44 p.m.

In reply to keethrax :

I want this but I'd have to ship it. Is it drivable onto a trailer? 

keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 1:59 p.m.

In reply to Andy Neuman :

If I were buying it myself, and showed up with a trailer, I'd drive it on.

If someone shows up themselves I'd probably suggest they drive it on.

Gets a little more interesting with a third party shipper. Not sure how happy they'd be with that option given I'm selling the car as not driveable. 

EDIT: Also not sure everything would fit in the car if it was going on a car carrier somewhere. 

Andy Neuman
Andy Neuman SuperDork
5/31/20 2:14 p.m.

In reply to keethrax :

Well I wish I was closer because that is a killer deal someone is going to get. 

keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 2:19 p.m.

In reply to Andy Neuman :

Understood. I'm not actually *close* to anyone.

keethrax
keethrax Dork
5/31/20 6:00 p.m.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

I forgot to include the entire spare wiring harness I have.  Added it to original post. Commented here to make it obvious what was added. 

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
6/1/20 12:14 p.m.

Dang. 

cmcgregor (Forum Supporter)
cmcgregor (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
6/1/20 12:23 p.m.

Whoah. Wish you were closer, that's a great deal.

Buy a killer suspension setup, get the rest of the car for free!

keethrax
keethrax Dork
6/1/20 1:19 p.m.
Fueled by Caffeine said:

Dang. 

Looked at your profile. You're not that far away... You know you want to...

On a more serious note: Hope you're safe down there. That's where we're headed with this move.  Wife has apartment already, but is currently still living up north, since workign from home in a big damn house is nicer than in a tiny apartment. 

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
6/1/20 6:54 p.m.

In reply to keethrax :

Let's hang out. I live in south west metro. I have a 96 miata that I drove to Chicago to get.  The deals are never around when you are looking. 
 

post this on mnautox.con. It'll sell. 

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/1/20 7:28 p.m.

PM'd. I'm fine with crazy long drives and I'll take it if it's not already gone! Added bonus, I'm a software developer too! We can chat nerdy.

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
6/1/20 7:38 p.m.

In reply to accordionfolder :

If you get it and want to plan a quick meet up. Make it so.  
 

or alternatively. Plan a vacation on the north shore before picking it up. 
 

check out two harbors or lutsen or split rock lighthouse. Or gooseberry falls or Duluth.  All close and great in the summer. 

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/1/20 8:22 p.m.

In reply to Fueled by Caffeine :

Mini meet! Though depending on the time frame it might be more cannonball run...

keethrax
keethrax Dork
6/1/20 9:31 p.m.
accordionfolder said:

PM'd. I'm fine with crazy long drives and I'll take it if it's not already gone! Added bonus, I'm a software developer too! We can chat nerdy. 

 

Email from andrew dot Funston at Gmail if you're not seeing it feel free to drop me a call/text 615 945 0597 

All yours. Moving to email for details. 

old_
old_ HalfDork
6/2/20 11:20 a.m.

If it falls through put me next on the list

keethrax
keethrax Dork
6/2/20 12:12 p.m.
old_ said:

If it falls through put me next on the list

Done

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/3/20 11:15 a.m.

I'm going to avoid looking at the FS forum after I pick this up, I need to get my projects in a line before I get any more cars - the temptation was just way too high with this car. I'm hoping to come up and get it this weekend. I've gotta get ready for a cannonball run me thinks. 

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
6/3/20 1:39 p.m.

In reply to accordionfolder :

no, you need to post up your other projects in here to make space. 

keethrax
keethrax Dork
6/7/20 6:34 p.m.

accordionfolder just picked this up.

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Dork
6/7/20 9:28 p.m.

 

Last leg is twelve hours tomorrow, hopefully drama free...

Bent-Valve (FS)
Bent-Valve (FS) HalfDork
6/7/20 10:04 p.m.

The pic he sent me earlier.

Accordianfolder is a driving machine, from Missouri to Minnesota and then 4 more hours south.

 

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