About
|introduction||
This web log is based in San Francisco where I live and work; however, it will document the “lives” of my two cars – Moss and Roy. If you are familiar with the BBC series “The IT Crowd“, I have named them after the main characters. What does this say about me? I have no care for IT stuff (yes! I know where the button is and it’s not on my shirt!), but I think the show is absolutely hilarious and the characters are almost irresistible not to be referenced. I don’t consider myself smart to computers or anything IT-ish, but the nerdy side of me adores this show.
|irene||
I was always somewhat into cars, but I haven’t really been crazy into them until recently and I blame that on the company I keep =P. To be honest, having a car hobby as well as a shopping craze (would I call it a hobby?) is so hard to balance! Should I get wheels? Should I get the miu miu handbag?
We’ll see…!
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I purchased Moss in June 2007 from Mazda of Oakland. I had narrowed my car search down to the Mazda 3 and was not completely sure what color and trim I wanted. Crystal White Pearl did peak my interest because it was soooo pretty, but during the browsing period it was not must-have. I made two more trips down to the dealership and settled on getting the Touring model because traction control was standard and the msrp was a bit less than the Grand Touring. In the mean time, my parents were also being TOO pro-active in searching for a car – going to multiple dealerships without me and doing their own research. On one of their trips they ended up back at Mazda of Oakland and a newly arrived CWP Touring 5speed hatch was available! The dealer, Simon Tse, ended up holding the car for us for a week and I drove the car off the lot with 13 miles! As of 3/13/09, Moss now has 13000 miles and reaching 2 years in June.
current mods:
- GReddy counterweight shiftknob
- JDM Garage Vary front lip (’07+ models)
- PIAA Ion Crystal fogs (white-yellow)
- K&N air filter
- OEM Stubby Antenna
future mods:
- Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs – completed 100309
- Mazdaspeed3 rear sway bar – waiting on install
- OEM 2006 Limited Edition Miata wheels
- Volk Racing GT-P – waiting on install sold
- Bridgestone Potenza re760 225/45R17 – to purchase
- HID kit – not going to go there
|roy||
The mini rx-7! I acquired Roy on 3/16/09 from a guy in Los Angeles who owned it for about 1 year.
This photo shows Roy with Spicy, Justin’s Mazdaspeed Miata, in the garage – how cute! I am planning on using Roy as a weekend car in a way to keep his low milage and condition in good shape.
There are many things planned for Roy; mainly minor things, but this definitely will take the attention away from Moss. A list of things to do will be posted soon!
current mods:
- JDM Garage Vary Front Lip
- Vinyl top (circa 2003)
- K&N air filter
future mods:
- Replace shift knob with OEM Nardi shiftknob or aftermarket knob
- K&N air filter – completed 032609
- Clear corners – completed 050909 (thanks justin)
- Racing Beat power pulse exhaust – completed 051809
- Tein strut tower bar
- FM springs
- FM Frame Rail
- Racing Beat Front/Rear Sway Bars
- Upgrade brake pads
- FCM Bump Stop and Bootx4 - ordered
- Roll Bar
- 2nd set of wheels for street
- Flying Miata turbo kit ($$$)
to-do:
- Repair cd player (works on/off – may need to modify for anti-skip) – temp fix with cassette adapter for iPod
- Replace 2 BBS centercaps – completed 060409 [thanks Justin!]
- Replace trunk lid lifter
- Fix third brake light – completed 032909
- Extensive detailing – completed 041709
- Re-install rear lip – completed 071909
- Replace trunk panel (license plate panel)
- Replace Bilstein Shocks?
|THANKS||
justin – for being nerdier than me. oh, also for helping me develop this site and allowing me to get horribly addicted to the automotive world – what a coincidence that we both enjoy mazdas! awesome!
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[more updates to come in the future.stay tuned!]