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Ride of the Month - July 2007

Sevan (That7Guy) 1990 Mazda Miata

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Owner: Sevan Dersookian
Age: 22
Ride: 1990 Mazda Miata
Location: DC Metro

Engine/Performance:
Silicone Vacuum Hose Kit
Silicone Radiator Hose
NGK Ignition Wires
GReddy Turbocharger
Bowser Heat Shield
BRPerformance Bipes ACU
2.5" Enthuza Turbo Exhaust
2.5" Racing Mazda Downpipe
Jackson Racing High Flow Cat
Stripes Intercooler Pipes
18x12x2.5 Intercooler
Greddy Type RS BOV
VooDoo I MBC
K&N Air Filter
BEGi AFPR
Walbro Fuel Pump
TrackDog Radiator Cowl Cover
SPEC Stage 2 Clutch
Braided Clutch Lines
Megasquirt PnP Standalone ECU

Suspension & Wheels:
Hard Dog Roll Bar: Hard Bar Sport with Double Diagonal
16X7 ASA AR1 Silver w/Machined Lip
205/45WR16 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Flyin’ Miata Frame Rail Reinforcement Kit
Flyin’ Miata Butterfly Brace
Flyin’ Miata Rear Subframe Brace
KYB AGX Shocks
Flying Miata Springs
Flying Miata Upper Shock Mounts

Exterior:

Zoom-Zoom decal ; ) (good for 5hp)
35% Window Tint
R Package Front Air Dam
R Rackage Rear Vailance
LED Brake and Reverse Lights
OEM Hardtop
Turn Signal Intakes
Some brand Fog lights
TrackDog Racing Splitter
Autokonexion Vented Hood
Autokonexion rear lip spoiler

Interior:

Flyin’ Miata Duel Gauge Mount
Autometer Cobalt Boost Gauge
Eurolite Blue Carbon Fibre Gauges
Carbon Fibre Gauge Bezel
Ignited Push Starter
Tenzo Turismo Steering Wheel
100 sq ft fatmat sound insulation
Boss Hub
NRG Quick Release
Voodoo Shift Knob
Voodoo Hand Brake
Carbon Fiber Dash
Stainless Steel Air Vent Surrounds
Blue Shift Boot
Blue E-Brake Boot
Corbeau Forza Seat
Crow Enterprizes 3" 5pt Harness

I.C.E.:

Pioneer Premier DEH-P770MP
Alpine SPS-171A 6-1/2"/6-3/4" Component Speakers
Visonik V408XT 100W 2 channel Amp

Pictures:

Interview:

MDSS: How did hear about MDSS?
That7Guy: I don't really remember. Probably through on of the other 8,510,693 forums i'm on.

MDSS: When and why did you purchase the ride you have?
That7Guy: Two years ago this month. I got it because its cheap, super easy to work on, fun and preforms great.

MDSS: What kind of condition was it in?
That7Guy: Decent for a 17 yr old car. The PO had all kinds of antenna's and useless wires dangling about. The paint felt like sandpaper and the trunk was horribly resprayed but the engine internals were top notch.

MDSS: Daily, Weekend, show, or race car?
That7Guy: It started out as a weekend car but became so much fun to drive that I just couldn't bring myself to put it back in the garage on Sunday. My DD now sits in my driveway with a dead battery.

MDSS: What modification on your vehicle to you like the most?
That7Guy: The Turbo and everything that goes along with it. The Miata's 'Achilles Heel' is the lack of HP and the turbo really shot up the power to weight ratio. The car handles great stock but with the Flyin' Miata Stage 2.5 suspension really makes it drive on rails.

MDSS: What is the most expensive part on your car?
That7Guy: Probably all the go-fast things like the engine and suspension.

MDSS: What was the last modification you installed on your ride?
That7Guy: A splitter on the front air dam and a SPEC Stage 2 clutch.

MDSS: What has given you the most headache working on your car? (Part, experience, shop)
That7Guy: My intercooler piping is driving me insane! Trying to get 2" diameter piping around very tight spaces not designed for it is extremely frustrating. I'm still trying to work the kinks and rattles out. I also hate the 'girly' or 'gay car' stereotype that is associated with the Miata, although it is satisfying when when the sound of the turbo and BOV wipes the smirks and laughter off of ignorant faces.

MDSS: How much of the work have you gotten your hands dirty with versus outsourcing to a shop?
That7Guy: I bought the car to learn how to work on them. I think its just as fun as driving them. Everything was either designed, built or installed by me except for the roll bar and the clutch. I just didn't have tools I needed for the jobs at the time. It could also have been laziness.

MDSS: Are there any future plans for this ride?
That7Guy: Its a work in progress. Next is a Megasquirt standalone ECU, new injectors and an upgraded ignition system. It needs a new paint job too.

MDSS: How long have you been working on this ride?
That7Guy: Since the day I bought it. The second I pulled into my driveway I started stripping it out and "adding lightness". The stock engine isn't very powerful so she needed to go on a diet.

MDSS: Are you into the show or race scene? Or both?
That7Guy: I built the car to handle just about anything. I gave it enough power to keep up with the competition while at the same time keeping it reliable. It can be easily set up for AutoX or road racing but can also comfortably cruse around town. It has everything to meet SCCA and FIA requirements while still being civilized. I also believe in form follows function so while its no crazy show car, I think its purdy...

MDSS: Do have any sponsors?
That7Guy: All payed for by me on a college budget although my parents bought me the roll bar so I have a slight chance of surviving Armageddon.

MDSS: Are you a part of a local car crew?
That7Guy: Mazda Sports Car Club of Washington, Capital Drivers Club, Clubroadster.net and MiataTurbo.net.

Shout outs:
Thanks to Bank of America and Visa for the monetary support. Also thanks to my 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm sockets and wrenches and special thanks to my breaker bar for help with those 17 yr old rusty bolts.

Thanks to Nathan's brute force method, Sam's Chinese slave labor and Scott's tuning genius.

And of course everyone who voted!

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