Lone Star Miata

We are back in “The Lone Star State,” Texas, with this 2003 White Mazda Miata NB. I believe this is our first time featuring a NB generation Miata here on MF, since it has always been a NA 1st generation model. This roadster is owned by Abel Suarez from Austin, Texas. Abel started his journey by first owning a few beat-up and unfavorable cars, but soon got his hands on what he always wanted, a Miata.  He picked a Miata after hearing all the great things about their handling and how amazing they drive while still being on a budget.

When Abel first got the car it was being planned to be an Auto X car, but he feel in love with being more slammed. So, he decided to go straight for looks, and loved the life-style behind it.  Abel wanted to go for a simple look that drew some attention to people, but did not scream, “Hey look at my car!” with a ton of stickers and bright colored wheels.

He wanted it to be a slightly proper Miata. Simple and sweet. Definitely, turned out to be just that to us.
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Sedan On Air

Here we are in Montreal, Canada to share with you this incredible build on Sam Mahmassani’s 2007 Galaxy Grey Mica Mazda 3 Sedan GT.  What makes it incredible? The owner, the suspension build, and the overall appeal of the car.

Sam was previous on coilovers, but due to the fact that the roads in Montreal were not the best and it limited his own travels on daily, he made the switch over to an air setup.  As a result, Sam was able to over come these obstacles and to go even lower.

Sam is tucking wheel in the rear and is also able to do it in the front, however, due to the fact that the front is a little too wide and the camber adjustment in the front is maxed out, he is not able to do that right now. But, will be able to in the future as he tweaks his setup.
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Roadster From Flagstaff

Let us introduce our newest submission, Michael Fleming. Michael is originally from San Diego, California, but moved to mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona about 3 years ago. City of Flagstaff actually has winters with snow and single digit temperatures; a far cry from the sunny Southern California weather. Michael has always been into cars; owning a 1990 Nissan 300zx and 2 Nissan 240sx, before moving to Arizona. He sold his last 240sx knowing he needed something more practical for the winters in Flagstaff.

A few months after moving to Flagstaff, it was a February day with snow falling and temperatures in the single digits. A little Black 96′ Miata caught Michael’s eye sitting in a used car lot. There he was, a kid who never left sunny Southern California, living in snow for the first time in the mountains. This convertible, light weight, rear wheel drive car was everything Michael did not need for living in Flagstaff. But, it was perfect, untouched,  and stock. With no intentions of buying a car in the middle of a snow storm, Michael ended up falling in love with the car. Since then this car has given Michael a little piece of home, the feeling of the sunny weather he used to enjoy back in Southern California.


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Hellaflush Hawaii 2012

This is an event that you should be familiar with if you are interested in aggressive wheel fitment and living the low life.  This is Hellaflush Hawaii by Fatlace, which is organized every year now, and brings some car fun to the Islanders. This year it was at Ward Village Shops Parking Garage in Honolulu. There are a few Mazdas that fit right at home at this event and a few other cars that our photographer caught on camera.

This Mazdaspeed3 is owned by our lovely MF member Brad. Check out his past feature here if you missed it: Back in Hawaii.

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NorCal Mazda 5

This is a quick highlight of a 2009 Crystal White Pearl Mazda 5 (Known as the Premacy in Japan) from Northern California owned by David Jackson. This is a platform you do not see modified at all, but definitely looks nice when done right.

This is lowered on BC Racing coilovers and SPC camber arms in the rear. Also, you will notice the curtains in the front and rear. Those that know of the VIP scene will understand that it is one of the aesthetics added to make a car “more VIP looking.”
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Wekfest San Francisco 2012

Wekfest started in San Francisco, California back in 2009 by Weksos Industries, and now has expanded the passion to several other tour locations throughout the United States.  It is a premiere automotive gathering of European, Domestic and Import vehicles, and some of the best vendors and top models.

Take a look at what Wekfest 2011 in Texas and Long Beach, California had to offer last year.

Long story short, the event presented the finest rides on display for its thousands and thousands of spectators throughout the day.  Let us take a look at what was on display this year.

Mazda RX-7 FD (3rd Generation) on Work Meister S1s. Absolutely incredible. Props to the owner.
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Project G – Open House

Sunday, Febuary 12, Project G had their grand opening/open house for there new physical shop. If you have not heard of them, check them out here: www.ProjectGla.com. They provide quality products that have recently come into high demand in the roadster world. We are happy to see them growing as a whole into what they love and inspire to do. Check out the pictures we got to capture.


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JCCA 2012 – Odaiba, Japan

JCCA (Japan Classic Car Association) New Years Meet in Odaiba, Japan was held on January 29th. It is open to both Japanese and foreign classic cars. If you ever to get the chance to come out to one of these events, it is an experience of a lifetime. You can spend hours at the parking lots for these events; just remember to come early since that is when the best of the best arrive. Let us take a look at some of the classics that made an appearance.

This is a Mazda Luce Legato from 1977 done up in a gurachan style (bosozoku style; Grand Champion Race in Fuji). Stacked headlights and body style; large luxury sedan.
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Air Ride is Cool Too!

Coming to you from Dallas, Texas is a car with a suspension setup that is a very rare breed in the Mazda community. Here is Luis’ Crystal White Pearl Mica 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback on Mustang Saleen wheels with Universal Air suspension kit. But, before all of that Luis also has a 1999 Mazda Miata that he uses as a daily, autoX, and HPDE vehicle, and used to own a 2006 Audi A3 hatchback. When it came time to replace the A3, he was looking for something that offered the same versatility and features, but less maintenance costs. The 2nd generation Mazdaspeed 3 caught his eye, however, due to the fact that it is also another direct injection turbo car (the A3 is very similar … In fact, it uses the same Hitachi HPFP), he ended up getting a regular Mazda 3 hatchback to ensure optimal up time if his Miata were ever to break down.

Like most people Luis loves cosmetics and the exterior appeal of cars.  The previous Audi A3 had a full lip kit and a static drop, and he would have to replace the front lip on several occasions causing him a headache. In the end, going air ride with the Mazda 3 was the most logical solution to help save him from troubles.

The exterior of the car was set-off with a Kenstyle replica lip, M’z replica diffuser, and custom exhaust tips.
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Back in Hawaii

We are back in the Hawaii Islands with this memorable vehicle owned by Brad Pearl. You probably remember this 2008 Crystal White Pearl Mazdaspeed 3 on Advan SA3R, and  if not check out Brad’s last feature here back in July 2011: 808 Flavor. This time around things are different with wider wheels and a good amount of wheel lip all around.

Minus all the stickers (which all have a purpose since it is who he supports and those that support him), this has some nice qualities. The Black vinyl below the stock mustache and the Black wrapped grill are a nice touch to create a different appearance to the front end in an inexpensive way. The Green vinyled fog lenses are a detail from his White and Green theme from the previous setup (the Advan SA3Rs), which he is trying to sell right now. Check the Mazda Fitment forums if you are interested in buying the Advan SA3Rs.

Brad representing SMG (Sexii Munkii Garage) with these Work Varianza D3S.
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