1995 M-Edition Miata

After crashing & destroying my STO at VIR, I went in search of another Miata.  The majority of the aftermarket parts from the STO were salvageable.  The rear shocks were the only item not salvageable.  In Spring of 2004, I purchased a slightly used 1995 M-Edition Miata.  I spent most of that year transferring everything from the STO to the Merlot.  This is how she looked when I finished (photos taken in Summer 2007):

This special Miata came standard with:

• Tan leather-trimmed low-back seats with Miata logo embroidered on seatbacks
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Power mirrors
• Power antenna
• Cruise control
• Anti-lock brake system
• Cut-pile carpeting
• M-Edition exterior badges, doorsill plates and floor mats

Approximately 3,500 '95 M Editions were sold in the United States.

Modifications include:

• FMII Turbo System - Which includes:
      LINK fully programmable ECU with keypad
      Garrett GT2560R water-cooled ball bearing turbocharger
      Large Intercooler
      Aluminum Blow-Off Valve
      RC550 Fuel Injectors
      Knock Sensor
      Boost Gauge
      Electronic Boost Controller

• The following are from FlyinMiata:
      Front (318#) & Rear (233#) Springs
      Rear Shock Mounts (increases suspension travel by 33mm)
      Front (1") & Rear (5/8") Sway Bars
      Frame Rails Brace
      Butterfly Brace
      Shock Tower Brace
      High Flow Catalytic Converter (2.5")
      Turbo Single Exhaust (2.5")
      Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
      Aluminum Race Radiator (double the OEM capacity)
      SerialLink computer interface
      SerialLink USB adaptor
      Billet Aluminum Lightened FlyWheel (11.5#)
      Braided Stainless Steel Clutch Hose
      Aluminum Lightweight Lug Nuts (19 grams EACH)

Additional Modifications:

• Mazda OEM Mudguards
• Mazda OEM "Real" Oil Pressure Gauge
• Mazda OEM STO Aluminum Alloy Wheels
• 3.9 Torsen Type II Differential (from a 6-spd equipped 2001 Mazda Miata)
• MazdaSpeed Competition MotorMounts
• Jim Bobowski Aluminum Dual Feed Fuel Rail
• AEM Wideband Oxygen Sensor (works with LINK ECU)
• B&M Oil Cooler & Filter Relocator Kit
• Moss Motors Silicone Coolant Hoses
• 16# Radiator Cap
• KYB AGX 8-Way Adjustable Shocks
• ACT Extreme Organic Clutch
• "Katz Eyes" Halogen Fog Lights
• Hella Quartz Halogen Headlights
• 1970 Plymouth RoadRunner "MeepMeep" Horn
• RSpeed garage Vary Headlight Duct Lid
• Stainless Steel Chrome Fuel Lid
• Hard Dog M2 Sport Rollbar with double diagonals
• Hard Dog Harness Bar
• JC Whitney Custom Stitched Vinyl Rollbar Cover with SFI Rated Rollbar Padding
• Kenwood KDC MP332 Stereo/CD Player
• Kenwood iPod Controller
• Aura Pro Bass Shakers (installed in seats)
• Infinity 6" Kappa Series Doorspeakers
• JVC 2-Channel Amplifier
• Momo "Champion" Steering Wheel
• AutoMeter Oil Temperature Gauge
• JDM GLOW Instrument Panel Gauges (blue/green)
• Pre-wired for Valentine1 Radar Detector
• Ford Rearview Mirror with Dual Map Lights
• Team Voodoo Aluminum Shift Knob Customized by The Knobmeister
• CabrioWorld Tan Canvas Top (no rips, holes nor leaks & the plastic window is still perfectly clear)
• Oris Windblocker
• Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 Ultra-High Performance 205/50/15 Tires (street/rain)
• Hankook Ventus Z214 DOT R-Compound 205/50/15 Tires (track)
• Hawk Blue Brake Pads (front)
• Hawk HP+ Brake Pads (rear)
• SpeedBleeder brake bleeder valves
• ATE SuperBlue/Gold Brake Fluid
• Only had Synthetic Motor Oil in the engine

A recent dyno plot with conservative timing on 93 octane pump gas:

Since taking those photos in Summer of 2007, I've converted the M-Edition into a dedicated track car for DE.  I've removed the soft-top & frame & have the hardtop on all of the time.  I've also removed the A/C & the power steering pump (which died).  Also, since the dyno plot above, the car has been tuned again & has gained another 6 HP to the wheels.  It now makes a nice 220 rwhp.