Build: exocet #30Closing up the Hole Below the WindshieldOne of the improvements we’ve been meaning to make is to close up the hole below the windshield. The windshield that we had installed floated in the middle of the cockpit and does
Build: exocet #30Upgrading the Suspension SystemOn our first track day, we felt the Exocet had a lot of body roll while turning aggressively which isn’t a surprise since we are still using OEM shocks and springs.
Build: exocet #30First Track Day at Laguna Seca RacewayWe have been working on the Exocet for over 2 years now and today is the day we finally test out all our hard work on the Exocet at a track.
Build: exocet #30Cars and Coffee ... and CrapWe are just days away from our first track weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway so we took the car out for a final endurance run to ensure the Exocet could survive the two
Build: exocet #30Plasti Dipping a Second Set of WheelsWhile our tires of choice on the track are a set of Nitto NT01 Competition Tires, we got a second set of tires and wheels more for our every day street driving. We
Build: exocet #30Accessorizing the ExocetAs we draw closer to our first track day, we put the finishing touches on the Exocet. To improve our shifting, we are installing the Raceseng Slammology Gate 4 Shift Knob.
Build: exocet #30Fixing Hyper Fast LED Turn Signals on a MiataWe are retaining most of the Miata’s electrical system on our Exocet but we have upgraded the turn signals to the Maxxima Round 21 LED Lights. The unfortunate side effect to this are
Build: exocet #30Installing a Custom Windshield on the ExocetThe Exocet kit does not include a windshield, nor is there even an option to add one from Exomotive. After lots of research, we found one person whom were making them custom to
Build: exocet #30Installing the Exocet Hood and AeroCatch Hood PinsWe finally picked up the Exocet hood from storage and we can finally complete the look of the car. To secure the hood to the frame, we install AeroCatch Hood Pins on the
Build: exocet #30Installing a Magnaflow Dual Tip Exhaust MufflerWe had originally installed the factory Miata muffler back on the Exocet with every intension of switching it out for a decent aftermarket alternative. The muffler we had that came with the car