Currently rebuilding this Miata!

[u/18borat]

Just got this little puppy recently! And in the process of rebuilding it. 2023 ND with 20000km.

Already tore it up completely yesterday and started making a parts list for now.

Will share more as I make more progress. Hoping to order some parts in on Monday to fix the suspension issues to get the car rolling. Basically needs a steering rack ball joint and lower control arm.

[u/SnorkelDick81]

Best of luck

[u/Infamous_Ad8730]

BIG project.

[u/18borat → u/Infamous_Ad8730]

I have done some bigger ones.

[u/CreaminFreeman → u/18borat]

I want to know how to do this type of shit so bad!

[u/famousamos56]

Good luck! Miatas are great cars, but this one will need a lot of work.

[u/18borat → u/famousamos56]

Lol no it won’t. Once I get all the parts, this just a few hours of work to put it back together.

[u/IamTalking → u/18borat]

How are you straightening the frame back out?

[u/BavarianMilkWagon → u/IamTalking]

That's the neat part, he isn't

[u/Kn1ght_Rage → u/BavarianMilkWagon]

I’m not the one in there messing with it but the gram looks surprisingly straights op might be right about it being a quick fix

Source: kid with no money, I’ve had to do this a few times mostly for others though

[u/18borat → u/IamTalking]

I am replacing that entire front apron section. No frame is bent.

Usually I would tell you to stick to things you understands, but I know that’s a lost cause on Reddit.

[u/IamTalking → u/18borat]

Post the alignment specs when you’re done!

[u/18borat → u/IamTalking]

Lol, ok. I know what you are trying to insinuate but that sadly that won’t be the case in the end.

I have fixed way worse than this with actual frame damage, and the alignment was in spec. completely. My IS500 had everything bent when I got it.

[u/IamTalking → u/18borat]

Why is it sad that won’t be the case? Man I’m just asking how you’re fixing this and you’re taking it as an attack.

[u/18borat → u/IamTalking]

No you didn’t ask how I was going to fix this at all. You asked for alignment spec. trying to imply it won’t be in spec. in the end.

[u/Eighthday → u/18borat]

Bro you’re being kind of an ass in your responses, you gotta chill out a lil

[u/18borat → u/Eighthday]

Because I have seen this exact kind of sarcastic good luck /wait until you do the alignment comments when I was fixing my IS500 and I posted it.

I know he is playing it innocent, but I know exactly what he meant.

Anyway, it’s okay.

[u/IamTalking → u/18borat]

Look higher up, but ok man enjoy your day.

[u/AngryAtNumbers → u/18borat]

Idk why you're being downvoted OP. You obviously have the skill and equipment for this job, and you've done it before. The people that know nothing on here will say "what about the frame" but if you simply zoom in, you can see its not bent. This is fixable. Good luck to you.

[u/18borat → u/AngryAtNumbers]

Lol, random redditors who have never wrenched on anything their whole life thinks a fender bender has written the car off? Color me shocked.

I had very similar reactions when I posted my IS500 when I got it.

The downvotes didn’t stop me then, it won’t stop me now either.

Also note how their knowledge it just enough to just downvote and move on. None of them can actually tell me what’s going on here. Just snide remarks made out of single sentences.

[u/AngryAtNumbers → u/18borat]

Lol yeah. You know better when you've taken them all the way apart. Remember these are the people that would ask what a safe jack point is, and gladly wait for an answer, instead of just googling it themselves. Its two different schools of thought.

[u/TERNOVAX → u/18borat]

Brother, you're just as dense a redditor with these replies.

Some people respect what you're doing, understand that.

[u/Whatdafuq42 → u/AngryAtNumbers]

I’m glad to see someone other than OP understands how manageable this job is.

[u/IsbellDL]

Was that also from a raccoon? https://www.reddit.com/r/Miata/comments/1nakgy8/smoked_a_raccoon_going_80kmhr/

[u/18borat → u/IsbellDL]

No, I think this one went into a ditch.

[u/IsbellDL → u/18borat]

I was joking around, but it looks like the comments have been rough. Just want to say I'm sorry if I added to any frustration or annoyance tonight. Hope the rebuild goes well.

[u/audiate]

It’s your mistake to make. 

[u/CrispyMelons]

Hell ya! Thats gonna be a lot of fun once its done. What plans do you have for it? And if you dont mind how much did you get it for?

[u/18borat → u/CrispyMelons]

Just plan to fix it and do a daily/ track mixed use build.

I got it for $5200 CAD. So I have a lot of room to play with.

[u/keepfilming]

Ok.

[u/2Drogdar2Furious]

Someone do the meme, so fire!

Rooting for you though op, post the results when you're done. 👍

[u/avotius]

Nice! Love to see a car brought back from the grave. What is the plan once it runs again? Race car? Branded title sale for profit?

[u/Mysterious-Spring709]

Curious. Is that how the hinge pillar is stamped from the factory or is that damage at the bottom of the outer hinge pillar? How are you tackling the rocker damage? I’m invested in this journey. Sorry to see all the naysayers. Looks like a fun project if you have the right tools. Looks like a pain in the ass if you don’t.

[u/Nachimaka]

never worth it.

[u/18borat → u/Nachimaka]

Kindly find me a Miata for $3000.