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  • #16
    Been meaning to do a write up about this. I have used Miata boosters/master cylinders from 89-97 ( other years may work too) from non abs cars. I block off one of the front brake outlets on the front of the m/c. The thing on the side is a banjo fitting for the rear brake line. I also make a 3/4" longer clevis (part that mounts to the pedal) to allow full pedal height adjustment like stock. I offer good used Miata m/c and booster assemblies with the proper parts to bolt on to a festiva for 150.00+ shipping. The master cylinders are all disassembled and inspected by me personally to ensure they are in great condition. I sell a Miata master/booster mounting kit for 40+ shipping if you want to provide the Miata parts.
    Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.

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    • #17
      Just look in my album ( on my FF profile page) for pictures.
      Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.

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      • #18
        I'm looking for a pretty stiff pedal since the cars main purpose will be auto-crossing. I'm going to build it with the stock booster first and if that isn't enough then I'll go to the Aspire but I doubt that I'll need more than that.

        Sounds like it would be great for more a daily driver build though.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Advancedynamix View Post
          I offer good used Miata m/c and booster assemblies with the proper parts to bolt on to a festiva for 150.00+ shipping.
          Please tell me you could post to oz. would save me a LOT of hassle to receive ready-to-go. Plus the exchange rate just switched to my favour pm me!
          60% of the time it works, every time!

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          • #20
            ^pm sent.
            Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.

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            • #21
              Well since the festiva gods work in odd ways there is now an Asprie at the JY. However, we got about three inches of snow last night, it was 20 degrees today and I got a late start today so I only had about and hour in the yard. I did manage to pull the trailing arm with 2 almost new 175/70r13 capitol sport tires and rims.

              Now everyone needs to hope with me that the front spindles are still there when I go back next week.

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              • #22
                Good luck Blake!

                Karl
                '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
                '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
                '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
                '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
                '89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project

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                • #23
                  Good luck!!!
                  1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
                  1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
                  1991 blue L, 5 speed.
                  1988 red L-plus-all stock.

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                  • #24
                    Hoping was successful. Got the spindles and sway bar off an automatic Aspire yesterday. Just need to order a couple parts and find two more rims with tires and I'm set.

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                    • #25
                      Early Kia Rio wheels look exactly like Aspire steelies, but I'm not sure if they're still 4.5" wide or if they came in 5" wide. So if you can't find more Aspire steelies keep an eye out for Rios.

                      Karl
                      '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
                      '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
                      '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
                      '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
                      '89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project

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                      • #26
                        CAMBER

                        I noticed you didnt mention camber.Are you allowed to mod this in your class? Camber bolts are super cheap & will allow you to really carve those cones.Get the bolts & drill the knuckle before you mount up the Apire knuckle.Then you wont have to mess with it later. Show us pics of your ride when you get time!
                        Some people like to read fiction,I prefer to read repair manuals. Weird I know-
                        Henry Ford: "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
                        Fuseable Link Distribution Block repair link

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                        • #27
                          Miata rims

                          Originally posted by Safety Guy View Post
                          Early Kia Rio wheels look exactly like Aspire steelies, but I'm not sure if they're still 4.5" wide or if they came in 5" wide. So if you can't find more Aspire steelies keep an eye out for Rios.

                          Karl
                          Now you got me on CL mission Karl ! Gonna get me some !
                          Some people like to read fiction,I prefer to read repair manuals. Weird I know-
                          Henry Ford: "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
                          Fuseable Link Distribution Block repair link

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                          • #28
                            Links for comparison:

                            Hubcap Haven is your online source for wheels, rims, hubcaps, wheel covers, and more for cars, trucks, and vans. Shop now to get premium wheel accessories.


                            2001 Rio above (listed as 13 X 5") and Aspire below (listed as 13 X 4.5"):

                            1996 Ford Aspire Rims, 1996 Ford Aspire Rim, 1996 Ford Aspire Wheels, 1996 Ford Aspire Wheel, Used 1996 Ford Aspire Rims, Used 1996 Ford Aspire Wheels, 1996 Ford Aspire Car Wheels, 1996 Ford Aspire Car Rims, Factory 1996 Ford Aspire Rims, Factory 1996 Ford Aspire Wheels


                            So yeah, the wheels look almost exactly alike, but the Rio got 1/2" wider one.

                            More 2001 Rio wheels:

                            2001 Kia Rio Rims, 2001 Kia Rio Rim, 2001 Kia Rio Wheels, 2001 Kia Rio Wheel, Used 2001 Kia Rio Rims, Used 2001 Kia Rio Wheels, 2001 Kia Rio Car Wheels, 2001 Kia Rio Car Rims, Factory 2001 Kia Rio Rims, Factory 2001 Kia Rio Wheels


                            Enjoy!

                            Karl
                            Last edited by Safety Guy; 02-21-2012, 01:38 PM.
                            '93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
                            '91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
                            '92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
                            '93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
                            '89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project

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                            • #29
                              Yeah I've been looking for Rio rims already.

                              As far as the camber goes to be class legal I still have to be within the factory specs but any adjustable items are allowed. So I think about -1.5 degrees is normal max form the factory. I'm going to try to get away with a little more then that because they normally don't care to much at just the local events. The coilovers I was looking at are pictured with a slotted top hole which would probably give me enough adjustment if they actually come that way. If not then I'll probably go with camber bolts unless I can still afford camber caster plates.

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                              • #30
                                I'm 99% sure they wont come with the slotted top mounts.
                                '93 BP-T 57trim TO4E - Coilovers - 13x7 steelies - 175/60 - 48k mi

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