Rodan
Rodan UberDork
7/5/24 1:05 p.m.

I have reluctantly decided to sell my 1999 NB street car, because my wife and I have decided we really want to get back into an NC PRHT for our 'street' Miata.

SOLD!

I've owned this '99 for seven years, and have been slowly building it up as a really nice 'street' Miata. I already have an NA race car, so I didn't need or want another hard core Miata. This one was always targeted at 'OEM+'. I didn't hold back or cut corners with this car, and spent good money on good parts. It's a very clean, rust free car, and everything is 'done' except "power" mods and maybe some custom interior work.  Much of the work on this car can be seen in my 'Miata Experience' thread.

This was originally a California automatic car.  After buying it, I swapped in a manual drivetrain with a 120k mile NB2 engine, and a 5 speed out of another '99 I owned. At the time of the swap it got new timing belt, water pump, seals, fluids, etc.

The car was originally black, and in 2022 got a professional paint job with basecoat/clearcoat. The stripes are paint, not vinyl. The paint job was done by a local hot rod shop and is good quality... It looks fantastic in person, though it's not high-end show quality. The underside of the hood and trunk and the door jambs were also painted, so the only thing that shows it's a color change is the engine compartment. The door openings were seam welded before it was painted. Front bumper cover and lights were swapped to NB2. New windshield and quality ceramic tint were installed after paint, as were new door seals and trim pieces, and new wheels and tires.

I have been completely through the mechanicals on the car. Everything is new. Hubs/bearings, tie rods, ball joints, brake calipers (rebuilt). Hawk HPS pads, Supermiata brake lines, Motul fluid, extended ARP studs, I.L. motorsports bushings. Supermiata Tecna coilovers, RB front sway bar. 4.30 Torsen, poly diff bushings. Brakes have less than 5K miles, the suspension less than 1k miles. Supermiata radiator and Dave Fab overflow tank.  New alternator a few months ago.

The interior is in great shape, but it is a 25 year old car, so not perfect. NB2 seats in black cloth are currently installed. I also have the original seats in tan leather, which are also in very good condition. 'De-Bose'd' with JVC head unit, Pioneer speakers and a compact, powered subwoofer. Nothing special, but it sounds decent. A/C blows cold. Top is canvas, and in good condition. There are a couple of loose seams, but it's structurally intact and waterproof.

This is a really nice driver Miata, and my next step was a turbo. I actually have most of the parts to turbocharge the car, but just don't want to invest the time at this point. Buyer will get first shot at a great price for all the turbo parts...

Feel free to ask questions. If you're interested, please PM and I'll be happy to provide email/phone and we can talk.


TL;DR partial parts list:

NB2 VVT engine

Custom paint

195/50-15 Yokohama Advan Fleva tires – late 2021 date codes – 2000 miles on tires

15x7 ET+35 Advanti Storm S1 wheels in bronze w/ custom center caps

Supermiata Tecna coilovers

I.L. Motorsports suspension bushings

New tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings/hubs

ARP extended endurance racing wheel studs

New brake calipers and rotors

Supermiata brake lines

Motul 600 fluid

Hawk HPS brake pads

Racing Beat front sway bar and brackets

V8R frame rails

Supermiata radiator

Dave Fab overflow tank

Miata Roadster shifter

4.3 Torsen differential with poly bushings

Some random aftermarket cat-back exhaust

JVC stereo w/ powered compact subwoofer

NB2 seats (original seats included)


Please contact via PM if interested or with questions. I'll be happy to provide contact info for an offline conversation. Thank you for looking!

Pics:

 

Rodan
Rodan UltraDork
7/5/24 1:06 p.m.

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Rodan
Rodan UberDork
7/30/24 4:52 p.m.

Bump, price lowered.

I just bought an NC, so I would like to move this one on to a good home.  Will entertain reasonable offers.

Piguin
Piguin Reader
7/30/24 5:45 p.m.

Looks amazing, and anyone following your 'his and her's' thread knows how much work you've put into it.

 

GLWS

Rodan
Rodan UberDork
7/30/24 5:59 p.m.

In reply to Piguin :

Thanks!

In a perfect world, I'd keep just keep it, but I'd rather it go home with someone who will really drive and enjoy it.  

Rodan
Rodan UberDork
8/10/24 3:52 p.m.

Bumping this up again.   Price is VERY negotiable for GRMers...  get in touch if this interests you.

 

 

NermalSnert (Forum Supporter)
NermalSnert (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/11/24 12:16 p.m.
Piguin said:

Looks amazing, and anyone following your 'his and her's' thread knows how much work you've put into it.

 

GLWS

Whoever buys this will have a jam up Miata for sure. Wish it were in my budget.

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
8/12/24 7:54 a.m.

Wow. This car could get me back into a Miata...

Rodan
Rodan UberDork
8/12/24 8:24 a.m.

In reply to SV reX :

If your serious, PM me... as I said, VERY negotiable for GRMers.  I need to keep the posted price the same as CL and FB, but deals can be made! wink

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
8/12/24 9:04 a.m.

In reply to Rodan :

I will PM you

NermalSnert (Forum Supporter)
NermalSnert (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/12/24 7:24 p.m.

PM sent.

dr_strangeland
dr_strangeland GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/13/24 8:52 a.m.

This is really nicely done, glws. I absolutely positively do not need another Miata. I feel like if I repeat that often enough to myself, I'll stop buying them. 

 

I'll let you all know when it works.

Rodan
Rodan UberDork
8/14/24 6:43 p.m.

Sale pending.

Thanks again to everyone for the interest and kind words.

Polgasm
Polgasm New Reader
8/15/24 9:22 a.m.

In reply to Rodan :

Saw this. Would be interested if that pending falls through. Thx. 

Rodan
Rodan UberDork
8/27/24 4:51 p.m.

The NB is on its way to its new GRM home with SV reX!  Congratulations, and thanks for an easy transaction.  May you have many miles and many smiles!

Piguin
Piguin Reader
8/27/24 4:55 p.m.

Congratulations to both of you.

 

Glad to see it stayed in the family, where the work you've put on it is appreciated.

NermalSnert (Forum Supporter)
NermalSnert (Forum Supporter) Dork
8/28/24 11:59 a.m.

Congratulations. Still kicking myself over missing this one! smiley

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