I have a daily. Plan to get a seat and harness and repurpose the car for track use.
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Was my thought, but figured it'd become a track car at that point so I didn't say anything. People drove without airbags for years, and some of them are still around.
QUOTE (qatar11 @ Oct 8, 2013 - 11:28 AM) 
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I hate to be that guy... but on the whole, this is a pretty dangerous proposal. I get that airbags are expensive and they trashed your windshield... but in a more severe accident, they might save your life... Also, your fortification of the front end might very well compromise your front impact zone... There is no saying what this might do to how the car reacts in an impact, specifically chassis deformation and intrusion into the cabin. You are not on a race track and you are not sporting a 5 point harness... why is there a need to add lightness and compromise your safety for rigidity?
QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Oct 6, 2013 - 5:11 PM)
>.... I'm going to delete my a/c airbag sensors, airbags, and any other unnecessary weight. I plan on fortifying the new front end with some substantial cross bracing etc... Should add structural rigidity, and make the front frame much stronger...
I hate to be that guy... but on the whole, this is a pretty dangerous proposal. I get that airbags are expensive and they trashed your windshield... but in a more severe accident, they might save your life... Also, your fortification of the front end might very well compromise your front impact zone... There is no saying what this might do to how the car reacts in an impact, specifically chassis deformation and intrusion into the cabin. You are not on a race track and you are not sporting a 5 point harness... why is there a need to add lightness and compromise your safety for rigidity?
Was my thought, but figured it'd become a track car at that point so I didn't say anything. People drove without airbags for years, and some of them are still around.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
I've been hit by airbags 3 times. I'm about done with that $hit. It hurts every time, and has never once even come close to saving my life.
I hit a bridge at 90 mph a long time ago. Airbag didn't even touch my chest or face...what kind of garbage is that???
I hit a bridge at 90 mph a long time ago. Airbag didn't even touch my chest or face...what kind of garbage is that???
In some instances airbags are actually the cause of death. They've come along way though, the ones out today with 6-10+ bags throughout the car is really worthwhile. Single bag in the wheel, not so much. If you're properly restrained and seated, you'll never come close to the wheel anyway.
This post has been edited by Box: Oct 8, 2013 - 4:01 PM
This post has been edited by Box: Oct 8, 2013 - 4:01 PM
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
^Think it would be a lot less detrimental if they figured out a way to fill the car with bubbles or something instead...maybe a nice blast of bubble wrap...or packing peanuts.
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Noo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE PACKING PEANUTS!
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THEY GO EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Oct 8, 2013 - 4:47 PM)
>Noo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE PACKING PEANUTS!
THEY GO EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!
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They do
You open the box an they just make a mess
I can't stands boxes full of packing peanuts
QUOTE (Box @ Oct 8, 2013 - 5:54 PM)
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THEY GO EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Oct 8, 2013 - 4:47 PM)
>Noo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE PACKING PEANUTS!
THEY GO EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!
They do
You open the box an they just make a mess
I can't stands boxes full of packing peanuts
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They're statically charged to everything but the box or each other. Madness.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
you need
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Good luck with the repair.
Got the washer fluid bottle, and downpipe off today. Downpipe sold! The glass man came out today and gave my windshield some attention!
Don't mind the pink towel lol! Save the Ta-Ta's!
Don't mind the pink towel lol! Save the Ta-Ta's!
What ecu are you going to use?
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Looking to use a Vi-Pec, but i will be running on the stocker for a while since I need to save for the ECU.
QUOTE (purplegt4 @ Oct 9, 2013 - 4:10 PM)
>What ecu are you going to use?
Looking to use a Vi-Pec, but i will be running on the stocker for a while since I need to save for the ECU.
You have grease on your ta-ta blanket!!! 
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Just got some goodies in the mail!
Now when someone crashes into your car you can beat them down with the wheel!
This post has been edited by Box: Oct 9, 2013 - 6:16 PM
This post has been edited by Box: Oct 9, 2013 - 6:16 PM
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
My official due date for finishing all this mess is November 8th because Street Wars is November 9th!!! I gotta get my car up and running by then so I can see if these upgrades get me a faster lap time!!!
Well I can start making some progress now!
Hooray!
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
I'm glad you found parts, but they cut up JDM fenders. 
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BOOO!!!!
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 14, 2013 - 3:45 PM)
>...but they cut up JDM fenders.
BOOO!!!!
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2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Awesome, are you guys working on it this weekend, Ben?
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^ of course.
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Hmm, Saturday would be a great day to help if you need any.
QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Oct 14, 2013 - 5:25 PM)
>^ of course.
Hmm, Saturday would be a great day to help if you need any.
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That should be doable.
QUOTE (Keiri @ Oct 14, 2013 - 5:28 PM)
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Hmm, Saturday would be a great day to help if you need any.
QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Oct 14, 2013 - 5:25 PM)
>^ of course.
Hmm, Saturday would be a great day to help if you need any.
That should be doable.
Uh oh...
Damn, those are some beefy cam gears.
Looks like this is picking up steam.
Looks like this is picking up steam.
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Going to be picking up some MOPAR CORPSES!
QUOTE (Keiri @ Oct 16, 2013 - 6:57 PM)
>Damn, those are some beefy cam gears.
Looks like this is picking up steam.
Looks like this is picking up steam.
Going to be picking up some MOPAR CORPSES!
They jipped you a camshaft.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed