Image 1 — Octopus Kraken Explorer Homage
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Octopus Kraken Explorer Homage

I’m enjoying it so far; love the movement (4 hz/8 beats per second) and how thin it is at 10.5 mm!

u/utradspatho — 8 days ago
▲ 6 r/WHATCHAROCKINTODAY+1 crossposts

[V1580AD0] Solar Seiko with Presidential Bracelet

Just wanted to share my solar Seiko n a presidential bracelet! I like that those bracelet has an integrated clasp rather than a traditional folding one.

What do you think?!

u/utradspatho — 9 days ago

Can’t Wait

I’m so excited to receive my recent purchases: Bulova Super Seville in silver with a blue dial, Octopus Kraken Explorer Homage, and the Citizen Tsuyosa in 37 mm with a purple dial!

Will post all my watches here as I receive them, stay tuned!

u/utradspatho — 10 days ago

2003 Mustang GT Engine Rebuild

This is Nox, my 2003 Mustang GT!

This project has been 1.5 years of work overall and I’m fairly proud of it!

Build Summary:

Borla cat back
X pipe
K and N CAÍ
BBK 78 mm TB and plenum

Bama tune?
Dyno tune?
SVE wheels
Nitto Tires ✅
Cobra Brakes and rotors ✅
Spark plugs ✅
MSD Ignition coil packs ✅
Headlights ✅
McLeod Clutch and flywheel ✅
Eibach Shocks/struts ✅
Paint: Ford Tuxedo Black in progress
MAF sensor ✅
TPS sensor ✅
Corbeau Seats ✅

SR Lowering springs ✅
BBK TB and plenum ✅
SR sway/roll bars ✅
SR brace ✅
BBK equal length shorty Headers ✅
SVE Wheels ✅
MGW Short shifter ✅
Shift knob ✅
Racing stick ✅
Clutch pedal extender ✅
Billetworkz Chonk shift knob
New headlights, taillights, rear third brake light, and side mirrors

Pending items
Paint: in progress (Ford Tuxedo Black)
Rear sway bar
Seats
Tail lights
Rear third brake light
Side markers
New powered mirrors
Headlights
Grill delete
Front chin spoiler
Tower brace
New wheels and tires
Alignment
Tune
Wipers
Sound system: touch screen with apple play
Back up camera
Window tint

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago
▲ 32 r/projectcar+1 crossposts

2003 Mustang GT Engine Rebuild

This is Nox, my 2003 Mustang GT!

This project has been 1.5 years of work overall and I’m fairly proud of it!

Build Summary:

Borla cat back
X pipe
K and N CAÍ
BBK 78 mm TB and plenum

Bama tune?
Dyno tune?
SVE wheels
Nitto Tires ✅
Cobra Brakes and rotors ✅
Spark plugs ✅
MSD Ignition coil packs ✅
Headlights ✅
McLeod Clutch and flywheel ✅
Eibach Shocks/struts ✅
Paint: Ford Tuxedo Black in progress
MAF sensor ✅
TPS sensor ✅
Corbeau Seats ✅

SR Lowering springs ✅
BBK TB and plenum ✅
SR sway/roll bars ✅
SR brace ✅
BBK equal length shorty Headers ✅
SVE Wheels ✅
MGW Short shifter ✅
Shift knob ✅
Racing stick ✅
Clutch pedal extender ✅
Billetworkz Chonk shift knob
New headlights, taillights, rear third brake light, and side mirrors

Pending items
Paint: in progress (Ford Tuxedo Black)
Rear sway bar
Seats
Tail lights
Rear third brake light
Side markers
New powered mirrors
Headlights
Grill delete
Front chin spoiler
Tower brace
New wheels and tires
Alignment
Tune
Wipers
Sound system: touch screen with apple play
Back up camera
Window tint

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago

1994 Laguna Blue

Just wanted to share my build!

Wheels & Tires
Advanti Storm S1 wheels 15x 8
Toyo Extensa HP II 195/50 R15 (will be replacing with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 2 in 205/50/R15)

Suspension & Chassis
Flying Miata V-Maxx XXtreme coilovers - Sport package
Hard Dog roll bar
Cobalt front and rear sway bars
Cobalt front two-point tower brace
Cobalt derlin door bushings
Cobalt radiator cowl cover
AWR 70 Engine mounts

Drivetrain & Controls
LSD with fresh fluid
Replaced clutch master cylinder
CUBE Speed short shifter
Flyin’ Miata level 2 clutch and lightened flywheel (FM Happy Meal)
Redline MTL transmission fluid

Braking
EBC yellow stuff brake pads
PowerStop performance rotors
Stainless steel brake lines
New rear calipers
Performance DOT 4 brake fluid

Intake/Exhaust
Cobalt cat-back exhaust
DDM Works CAI
Racing Beat 4-1 header
PCV
PCV Valve hose
PCV Valve Grommet

Ignition
NGK RC-ZE21 spark plug Wire Set
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs BKR5EIX-11

Cooling and Timing
Mishimoto radiator
Mishimoto radiator hoses
Mishimoto radiator cap
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Belt Tensioner/Idler
OEM Camshaft Seals
OEM Crankshaft Seal
OEM Crankshaft Bolt
OEM Crankshaft Woodruff Key
Valve Cover Gasket
Water Pump Inlet/Outlet Gaskets
Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Thermostat Neck O-ring
Cam Angle Sensor O-Ring
MiataSource 3D Seal Installers
PEAK Original Equipment Technology Asian Green Pre-Mixed Engine Coolant / Antifreeze

Exterior & Lighting
LED taillights
LED sequential turn signals
LED third brake light (not installed)
New headlights
New soft top
New wipers
Elite Style Garage front and rear lips

Interior Accessories and Engine Dress Up
NRG Quick-release; one 20th anniversary
Sparco R323 330 mm suede steering wheel; 39 mm dish
NRG 330 mm wooden steering wheel; 25 mm dish
Momo Mod 78 320 mm leather steering wheel; 40 mm dish
Momo Prototipo 320 mm leather steering wheel; 0 mm dish
Corbeau A4 seats
New air vents
Jass Performance Stainless Steel Tombstone
Jass Performance Hazard & Pop-Up Switches
Jass Performance Vintage Window Switches
Jass Performance Upgraded Shift Boot
Revlimiter Retro Shift Plate
Covercraft SuedeMat Custom Dash Cover for 1994-1997 Mazda Miata
LRB aluminum cowl cover
2x Chrome Blue Stainless Door Striker Cover
New leather shift boot and hand brake boot embroidered in blue
Cobalt radiator panel
Flashark Mazda Miata NA Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
R Theory water pump and alternator pulleys
R theory oil cap

Maintenance:
Oil change 700 miles ago
New seat belts
New alternator
New battery

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago
▲ 126 r/miatamods

1994 Laguna Blue

Just wanted to share my build!

Wheels & Tires
Advanti Storm S1 wheels 15x 8
Toyo Extensa HP II 195/50 R15 (will be replacing with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 2 in 205/50/R15)

Suspension & Chassis
Flying Miata V-Maxx XXtreme coilovers - Sport package
Hard Dog roll bar
Cobalt front and rear sway bars
Cobalt front two-point tower brace
Cobalt derlin door bushings
Cobalt radiator cowl cover
AWR 70 Engine mounts

Drivetrain & Controls
LSD with fresh fluid
Replaced clutch master cylinder
CUBE Speed short shifter
Flyin’ Miata level 2 clutch and lightened flywheel (FM Happy Meal)
Redline MTL transmission fluid

Braking
EBC yellow stuff brake pads
PowerStop performance rotors
Stainless steel brake lines
New rear calipers
Performance DOT 4 brake fluid

Intake/Exhaust
Cobalt cat-back exhaust
DDM Works CAI
Racing Beat 4-1 header
PCV
PCV Valve hose
PCV Valve Grommet

Ignition
NGK RC-ZE21 spark plug Wire Set
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs BKR5EIX-11

Cooling and Timing
Mishimoto radiator
Mishimoto radiator hoses
Mishimoto radiator cap
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Belt Tensioner/Idler
OEM Camshaft Seals
OEM Crankshaft Seal
OEM Crankshaft Bolt
OEM Crankshaft Woodruff Key
Valve Cover Gasket
Water Pump Inlet/Outlet Gaskets
Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Thermostat Neck O-ring
Cam Angle Sensor O-Ring
MiataSource 3D Seal Installers
PEAK Original Equipment Technology Asian Green Pre-Mixed Engine Coolant / Antifreeze

Exterior & Lighting
LED taillights
LED sequential turn signals
LED third brake light (not installed)
New headlights
New soft top
New wipers
Elite Style Garage front and rear lips

Interior Accessories and Engine Dress Up
NRG Quick-release; one 20th anniversary
Sparco R323 330 mm suede steering wheel; 39 mm dish
NRG 330 mm wooden steering wheel; 25 mm dish
Momo Mod 78 320 mm leather steering wheel; 40 mm dish
Momo Prototipo 320 mm leather steering wheel; 0 mm dish
Corbeau A4 seats
New air vents
Jass Performance Stainless Steel Tombstone
Jass Performance Hazard & Pop-Up Switches
Jass Performance Vintage Window Switches
Jass Performance Upgraded Shift Boot
Revlimiter Retro Shift Plate
Covercraft SuedeMat Custom Dash Cover for 1994-1997 Mazda Miata
LRB aluminum cowl cover
2x Chrome Blue Stainless Door Striker Cover
New leather shift boot and hand brake boot embroidered in blue
Cobalt radiator panel
Flashark Mazda Miata NA Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
R Theory water pump and alternator pulleys
R theory oil cap

Maintenance:
Oil change 700 miles ago
New seat belts
New alternator
New battery

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago

Build Update

Just sharing my updated build for my 1994 Miata!

💙Spectacular Blue💙

Summary:

Wheels & Tires
Advanti Storm S1 wheels 15x 8
Toyo Extensa HP II 195/50 R15 (will be replacing with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 2 in 205/50/R15)

Suspension & Chassis
Flying Miata V-Maxx XXtreme coilovers - Sport package
Hard Dog roll bar
Cobalt front and rear sway bars
Cobalt front two-point tower brace
Cobalt derlin door bushings
Cobalt radiator cowl cover
AWR 70 Engine mounts

Drivetrain & Controls
LSD with fresh fluid
Replaced clutch master cylinder
CUBE Speed short shifter
Flyin’ Miata level 2 clutch and lightened flywheel (FM Happy Meal)
Redline MTL transmission fluid

Braking
EBC yellow stuff brake pads
PowerStop performance rotors
Stainless steel brake lines
New rear calipers
Performance DOT 4 brake fluid

Intake/Exhaust
Cobalt cat-back exhaust
DDM Works CAI
Racing Beat 4-1 header
PCV
PCV Valve hose
PCV Valve Grommet

Ignition
NGK RC-ZE21 spark plug Wire Set
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs BKR5EIX-11

Cooling and Timing
Mishimoto radiator
Mishimoto radiator hoses
Mishimoto radiator cap
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Belt Tensioner/Idler
OEM Camshaft Seals
OEM Crankshaft Seal
OEM Crankshaft Bolt
OEM Crankshaft Woodruff Key
Valve Cover Gasket
Water Pump Inlet/Outlet Gaskets
Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Thermostat Neck O-ring
Cam Angle Sensor O-Ring
MiataSource 3D Seal Installers
PEAK Original Equipment Technology Asian Green Pre-Mixed Engine Coolant / Antifreeze

Exterior & Lighting
LED taillights
LED sequential turn signals
LED third brake light (not installed)
New headlights
New soft top
New wipers

Interior Accessories and Engine Dress Up
NRG Quick-release; one 20th anniversary
Sparco R323 330 mm suede steering wheel; 39 mm dish
NRG 330 mm wooden steering wheel; 25 mm dish
Momo Mod 78 320 mm leather steering wheel; 40 mm dish
Momo Prototipo 320 mm leather steering wheel; 0 mm dish
Corbeau A4 seats
New air vents
Jass Performance Stainless Steel Tombstone
Jass Performance Hazard & Pop-Up Switches
Jass Performance Vintage Window Switches
Jass Performance Upgraded Shift Boot
Revlimiter Retro Shift Plate
Covercraft SuedeMat Custom Dash Cover for 1994-1997 Mazda Miata
LRB aluminum cowl cover
2x Chrome Blue Stainless Door Striker Cover
New leather shift boot and hand brake boot embroidered in blue
Cobalt radiator panel
Flashark Mazda Miata NA Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
R Theory water pump and alternator pulleys
R theory oil cap

Maintenance:
Oil change 700 miles ago
New seat belts
New alternator
New battery

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago
▲ 6 r/Miata

Build Update

Just wanted to share my build update for my 1994 Miata!

💙Spectacular Blue💙

Summary:

Wheels & Tires
Advanti Storm S1 wheels 15x 8
Toyo Extensa HP II 195/50 R15 (will be replacing with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 2 in 205/50/R15)

Suspension & Chassis
Flying Miata V-Maxx XXtreme coilovers - Sport package
Hard Dog roll bar
Cobalt front and rear sway bars
Cobalt front two-point tower brace
Cobalt derlin door bushings
Cobalt radiator cowl cover
AWR 70 Engine mounts

Drivetrain & Controls
LSD with fresh fluid
Replaced clutch master cylinder
CUBE Speed short shifter
Flyin’ Miata level 2 clutch and lightened flywheel (FM Happy Meal)
Redline MTL transmission fluid

Braking
EBC yellow stuff brake pads
PowerStop performance rotors
Stainless steel brake lines
New rear calipers
Performance DOT 4 brake fluid

Intake/Exhaust
Cobalt cat-back exhaust
DDM Works CAI
Racing Beat 4-1 header
PCV
PCV Valve hose
PCV Valve Grommet

Ignition
NGK RC-ZE21 spark plug Wire Set
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs BKR5EIX-11

Cooling and Timing
Mishimoto radiator
Mishimoto radiator hoses
Mishimoto radiator cap
Water Pump
Timing Belt
Belt Tensioner/Idler
OEM Camshaft Seals
OEM Crankshaft Seal
OEM Crankshaft Bolt
OEM Crankshaft Woodruff Key
Valve Cover Gasket
Water Pump Inlet/Outlet Gaskets
Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Thermostat Neck O-ring
Cam Angle Sensor O-Ring
MiataSource 3D Seal Installers
PEAK Original Equipment Technology Asian Green Pre-Mixed Engine Coolant / Antifreeze

Exterior & Lighting
LED taillights
LED sequential turn signals
LED third brake light (not installed)
New headlights
New soft top
New wipers

Interior Accessories and Engine Dress Up
NRG Quick-release; one 20th anniversary
Sparco R323 330 mm suede steering wheel; 39 mm dish
NRG 330 mm wooden steering wheel; 25 mm dish
Momo Mod 78 320 mm leather steering wheel; 40 mm dish
Momo Prototipo 320 mm leather steering wheel; 0 mm dish
Corbeau A4 seats
New air vents
Jass Performance Stainless Steel Tombstone
Jass Performance Hazard & Pop-Up Switches
Jass Performance Vintage Window Switches
Jass Performance Upgraded Shift Boot
Revlimiter Retro Shift Plate
Covercraft SuedeMat Custom Dash Cover for 1994-1997 Mazda Miata
LRB aluminum cowl cover
2x Chrome Blue Stainless Door Striker Cover
New leather shift boot and hand brake boot embroidered in blue
Cobalt radiator panel
Flashark Mazda Miata NA Aluminum Coolant Reservoir
R Theory water pump and alternator pulleys
R theory oil cap

Maintenance:
Oil change 700 miles ago
New seat belts
New alternator
New battery

u/utradspatho — 3 months ago

Cooling and Timing Overhaul

I am overhauling my 1994 Mazda Miata in Laguna Blue! The mechanic I trust has taken care of the brakes, Flyin’ Miata stage 2 clutch and lightened flywheel, AWR 70 engine mounts, brakes (new rear calipers, rotors, EBC Yellowstuff pads, stainless steel brake lines) and Corbeau A4 seats with new seatbelts. I am hiring him to install the new radiator and its components/supporting parts, timing kit with relevant seals (crankshaft, camshafts) , and rear strut brace!

The car should be more confidence-inspiring when driving it hard and on curvy roads!

After cooling and timing overhaul, I will install a Skunk2 Racing 64 mm throttle body!

I’m debating if I want to purchase the Skunk2 Racing intake manifold.

Does anyone have experience with that particular manifold? Did you notice a difference in HP and/or torque?

If anyone is interested in my build, PM and I can send you the build sheet I’ve saved in my notes!

Any input/advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

u/utradspatho — 4 months ago
▲ 6 r/Miata

Cooling and Timing Overhaul

I am overhauling my 1994 Mazda Miata in Laguna Blue! The mechanic I trust has taken care of the brakes, Flyin’ Miata stage 2 clutch and lightened flywheel, AWR 70 engine mounts, brakes (new rear calipers, rotors, EBC Yellowstuff pads, stainless steel brake lines) and Corbeau A4 seats with new seatbelts. I am hiring him to install the new radiator and its components/supporting parts, timing kit with relevant seals (crankshaft, camshafts) , and rear strut brace!

The car should be more confidence-inspiring when driving it hard and on curvy roads!

After cooling and timing overhaul, I will install a Skunk2 Racing 64 mm throttle body!

I’m debating if I want to purchase the Skunk2 Racing intake manifold.

Does anyone have experience with that particular manifold? Did you notice a difference in HP and/or torque?

If anyone is interested in my build, PM and I can send you the build sheet I’ve saved in my notes!

Any input/advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

u/utradspatho — 4 months ago

Spoiler King on 1994 Mazda Miata

Just attaching some pics of the following:

SpoilerKing Rear Trunk Spoiler DUCKBILL (Fits: Mazda Miata NA 1990-1997) 284G

What do you think?

u/utradspatho — 5 months ago

Took my 1994 Miata to the mechanic for the following:

Flyin’ Miata Clutch
Flyin’ Miata lightened flywheel
Brakes: replace rotors, EBS yellow stuff pads, stainless steel brake lines
Racing Beat Header
Oil change
Valve cover Gasket change
Cobalt Sway bars
Alignment
AWR Engine Mounts
Seat belts

The car is much more responsive now; it previously had a slipping clutch and iffy brakes!

The engine no longer moves under hard acceleration or braking.

Let me know if y’all have further input/suggestions

u/utradspatho — 5 months ago