jish's 2000 mazda miata weblog

General info:
Model Year: 2000
Interior: Tan Leather
Exterior: Twilight Blue Mica
Purchased: April 27, 2001
Miles when purchased: 10100
Jul.30.2003: 45000 miles

Modifications/Accessories:

[for details, hover over the
links below and read the notes.]

Handling/Performance:
KYB AGX shocks
Shock tower brace
Hard Dog Hard Bar
AEM Short Ram Intake
Magnecor spark plug wires
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 tires
Lightweight Enkei RS5 16" rims
Exterior:
Front grille
Clear corner lenses
Chrome fuel lid [1,2]
Headlamp, foglight shields
Interior:
Tan brake boot
CD caddy [1,2]
Chrome hvac rings
Chrome hazard ring
Polished brake handle
Chrome vent rings [1,2]
Airbag switch storage tray
Voodoo polished shift knob
Audio:
Kenwood KDC-722
Accessories:
Tan boot bag
Noah car cover
'Wicked Loud' horn
Nokia holster for sun visor
Monogrammed visor gloves

Planned modifications:
PowerSlot rotors
Red caliper paint
Flyin' Miata springs
Racing Beat dual exhaust

Wishlist:
Trunk light kit
MB Quart speakers
Saratoga audiobag
White gauge faces
Chrome gauge rings
Rear bumper valance
Aluminum racing pedals
Remote keyless entry, alarm

What's this about???
my 2000 mazda miata This page on my site documents the modifications/ journeys/ installations related to my car - a 2000 Mazda Miata LS. It's not my intent to take the car to the race track, so most modifications are for cosmetic, safety, or "ooomph/vrooom" reasons.

Who am I???
I will always be a car nut. It all started when I was a child, one of the things I enjoyed most was playing with toy cars. I was constantly in trouble for bringing my 'Hot Wheels' cars to school. My pockets were bursting with them and I can recall my elementary school teachers confiscating them. And now, several years later, I am not a car "collector" anymore, I am more of an "enthusiast" or an "admirer". If you're interested, you can read more about me here.

September 23, 2001

I added some new interior shots to my Miata Gallery. If you're interested, compare the more recent shots with previous shots. It sure is shaping up nicely, isn't it?? I also updated my miata notes.

[11:38 AM] []

With the help of the guys at Serious Auto, yesterday I installed a few new toys into my car: 1) storage tray (replaces the passenger airbag switch panel), 2) polished round Voodoo shift knob and trim ring, and 3) center console CD caddy. I also bought some clear impact shields to put on the foglights, like the ones I have pasted on the headlamps. Pictures/notes will follow soon.

I have to say that the storage tray is a absolutely fabulous addition for only $12. The hideous looking switch for the passenger airbag is now hidden from view (I left the airbag on) and some much-needed storage space is added.

[8:54 AM] []

September 06, 2001

Two valve caps from my car got stolen last night. Again. Sheesh. I wish someone would just take all four of them - what am I supposed to do with the remaining two??

[9:34 AM] []

September 01, 2001

When I bought my car, I wasn't 100% convinced it would be "waterproof". To date, the only leak happened when I was washing the car and used a high-pressure water sprayer ... and 'twas a minor leak.

[12:20 AM] []

Brief auto history (this'll be updated along with the weblog above):
Completed:
- Installed AEM Short Ram Intake - May.02.05.
- this list is not completely updated!!!
- Service: Oil change - May.??.04 [56,500 miles]
- Service: 45,000 mile service (used Redline fluids, fixed foglamp, adjusted convertible top) - Dec.4.03 [49,517 miles]
- Kenwood KDC-722 installed - Oct.20.03
- Service: Oil change/coolant flush - Jun.25.03 [43,727 miles]
- Service: Oil change - ??.02 [40,154 miles]
- Installed KYB AGX 4-way adjustable shocks - Dec.04.02 [36,828 miles]
- Service: Oil change - Nov.26.02 [36,613 miles]
- Changed wipers - Nov.19.02
- Installed Enkei RS5 wheels and Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 tires - Oct.15.02 [35,698 miles]
- Service: Oil change - Aug.22.02 [33,210 miles]
- Installed bra on front end - Jul.10.02.
- Service: 30k mile service at dealer - Jun.04 [29,617 miles]
- Service: Oil change - Apr.22.02 [27,451 miles]
- New polished brake handle and button - Apr.13.2002
- Changed windshield wipers.
- Service: Oil change - Feb.21.02 [24,048 miles]
- Service: Oil change - Nov.24.01 [20,351 miles]
- Installed CD caddy, Voodoo polished shift knob, airbag switch storage tray - Sep.22.01.
- Service: Magnecor wires & NGK spark plugs - Aug.19.01 [16,594 miles]
- Front diamond grill - Aug.2.01
- Kenwood KDC-716S installed - Jul.27.01
- K&N air filter installed - Jul.26.01
- Service: Oil change - Jul.17.01 [14,950 miles]
- Tan leather brake boot - Jul.13.01
- "Eject" chrome cigarette lighter - Jul.13.01
- "Miata Parking Only" sign - Jul.13.01
- Tan boot bag - Jul.13.01
- Twilight Blue Mica touch-up paint - Jul.13.01
- Bag for car cover - Jul.07.01
- Radiator baffle shroud - Jul.05.01
- Chrome valve stem caps (4) & keychain - Jul.05.01
- Chrome hvac rings (3) - Jul.03.01
- Chrome fuel lid - Jul.03.01
- Silver embroidered visor gloves (2) - Jul.03.01
- Chrome emergency flasher ring - Jul.03.01
- Chrome vent rings (4) - Jul.03.01
- Front grill - Jun.23.01
- Hard Dog Hard Bar - Jun.23.01
- Nardi wooden shift knob - Jun.22.01
- 'Saratoga' trunk saddlebag - Jun.12.01
- Service: Oil change, filter, tire rotation - Jun.08.01 [12,237 miles]
- Clear corner lenses - May.19.01
- Headlamp impact shields - May.18.01
- 'Wicked Loud' horn - May.18.01
- Flip-open cupholder - May.18.01
- Nokia holster for sun visor - May.16.01
- 'Noah' car cover - May.14.01
- Purchased car - Apr.27.01 [~10,100 miles]