Build: exocet #30Overcoming MegaSquirt Start Up and Idle IssuesWe new nothing about engine tuning before we installed the MegaSquirt MS3Pro PnP and we were expecting we would need to learn and experiment a lot before the Exocet would run well. For
Build: exocet #30Replacing Dominator Headlights with Rigid LED HeadlightsWe originally had Dominator headlights installed on the Exocet but they proved to be woefully inadequate. They had numerous problems which forced us to switch to Rigid SR-M Pro LED Headlights.
Build: exocet #30Adding a Front GrilleWe were getting worried about our radiator as it was getting little dents in the fins with all the high velocity rocks flying into it. To add a level of protection, we decided
Build: exocet #30Solving the Ticking Noise with an Oil CoolerAfter each track day, we’ve noticed that the engine would develop a pretty loud ticking noise. We would flush the engine, rebuild the 96’ Miata’s Hydraulic Lifters, and replace the oil with Mobile
Build: exocet #30Switching to Momo Foot PedalsThe previous RAZO foot pedals we installed were a source of endless frustrations as they were way too large for the cramped footwell of the Exocet.
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 #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 #30Replacing the Fuel Pump for no ReasonOur Exocet had started to run very poorly and would sputter our till it died. It finally got to the point where it stopped starting all together no matter how much I cranked