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.

May 31, 2002

My Buck diamond grille is all misaligned, I've removed it and will re-install/re-align it later. When I was messing around with the grille, I noticed how badly the entire front of my car is chipped (road debris) and has bug remains splattered all over it ... I need to get it re-painted at some point or cover it up with a bra. Ugh.

[4:44 PM] []

May 30, 2002

My 30,000 mile service is fast approaching. I'm amazed that it will cost close to $500 even though I'll be bringing my own spark plaugs, transmission fluid, and differential fluid. Ugh.

I've decided that my front brakes don't need to be changed at the moment, besides that isn't included in the 30k service. Ugh. Oh well, perhaps I'l have the rotors and brake pads changed at the same time ... maybe I'll also take that opportunity to paint my calipers red.

[6:47 PM] []

May 16, 2002

You can use the penny test to determine when you should change your tires. Personally, I just eyeball it with the tread wear indicators.

I don't need new tires at the moment, but when I do, I'm planning on going with Toyo Proxes T1-S tires and also getting a new set of rims. I really can't decide what would look/feel best ... 16" or 17" rims. Grrr. Do you have any suggestions?

[3:58 PM] []

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]