# Went to Tully's and came back with a car... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 11, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761 "2012-06-11T20:21:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/1 "2012-06-11T20:21:01Z")
Okay, well not Tully’s restaurant…but Tully, New York! Decided to bite the bullet and get a car that I’ve had my eye on for years now. A little info… 1999 Mazda Miata (NB) Touring Package 84,000 miles So far, I absolutely LOVE this car. So much that I really wish I would’ve bought one earlier. On to the pictures… Day I bought it: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/5edfad8a.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/5edfad8a.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/46c93abe.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/46c93abe.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/5c065883.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/5c065883.jpg) All cleaned up: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/13faf0f1.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/13faf0f1.jpg) ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/cc7bca1c.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/cc7bca1c.jpg) Painted the tail lights: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/8754c1e1.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/8754c1e1.jpg) Refinished the head lights (Took apart, painted inside housing black, buffed and UV coated exterior cover) Before: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/9b50de3a.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/9b50de3a.jpg) After: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/2b7ef0cb.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/2b7ef0cb.jpg) And as it sits today: ![http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/720b795f.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/Motocrossx23/720b795f.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/2 "2012-06-11T20:25:53Z")
👋 Minglor II ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/3 "2012-06-11T20:31:00Z")
its about time you posted this. 😛 when do the wheels and drop come? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/4 "2012-06-11T20:33:49Z")
Probably not till the end of summer/winter time. I want to just drive it as is for now. If anything, I may buy some Raceland coilovers to drop it and then just wait on wheels. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/5 "2012-06-11T20:34:08Z")
Sharp! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/6 "2012-06-11T20:59:32Z")
Nice! ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/7 "2012-06-11T21:34:42Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Probably not till the end of summer/winter time. I want to just drive it as is for now. If anything, I may buy some Raceland coilovers to drop it and then just wait on wheels. I really like my Vmaxxs. When you buying an LS1? ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/8 "2012-06-11T22:51:31Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > I really like my Vmaxxs. > When you buying an LS1? I cant imagine the hoops that you would need to jump through to pass inspection on an OBD2 swap. If it could be done that would be amazing. I know its possible to swap turbo drivetrain into older obd2 n/a subarus and pass inspection. If all else fails, register it as a camaro-- they will _never_ know. My car should be on the road tomorrow–we will have to have a miata meet soon! ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/9 "2012-06-11T23:13:52Z")
> [@stuiephoto](#): > > I cant imagine the hoops that you would need to jump through to pass inspection on an OBD2 swap. If it could be done that would be amazing. I know its possible to swap turbo drivetrain into older obd2 n/a subarus and pass inspection. If all else fails, register it as a camaro-- they will _never_ know. > > My car should be on the road tomorrow–we will have to have a miata meet soon! After doing mine - it would be harder but not as bad as you would think. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/10 "2012-06-12T04:09:21Z")
Nice purchase! Did you find this on craigslist? It looks familiar and I want to say I saw this when it was listed. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/11 "2012-06-12T04:32:30Z")
Yeah it was on CL, probably on the Syracuse one if I remember correctly. Got it for a REALLY good deal from a retired teacher, he had used it to tow behind his RV. They bought a home in Florida and were trying to get rid of extra stuff before they left. Oh, and this thing came with literally a 2.5" binder full of maintenance records from Mazda dealers/repair shops. I even have the original window sticker. This car was serviced every 3,000 miles and has had every fluid checked, filled or flushed in that increment. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/12 "2012-06-12T05:01:58Z")
> [@stuiephoto](#): > > I cant imagine the hoops that you would need to jump through to pass inspection on an OBD2 swap. If it could be done that would be amazing. I know its possible to swap turbo drivetrain into older obd2 n/a subarus and pass inspection. If all else fails, register it as a camaro-- they will _never_ know. > > My car should be on the road tomorrow–we will have to have a miata meet soon! Don’t see why you couldn’t swap in a OBDII PCM/Motor with all the correct sensors/emissions and pass inspection :tup: This car is also old enough that all cars didn’t have to have the VIN in the PCM :tspry: ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/13 "2012-06-12T05:03:02Z")
:tup: I \<3 NBs… ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/14 "2012-06-12T05:55:56Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Don’t see why you couldn’t swap in a OBDII PCM/Motor with all the correct sensors/emissions and pass inspection :tup: > > This car is also old enough that all cars didn’t have to have the VIN in the PCM :tspry: afaik the motor just has to be newer than the car going into it ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/15 "2012-06-12T06:33:45Z")
:bigtup: ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/16 "2012-06-12T06:45:38Z")
Congrats man :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/17 "2012-06-12T07:03:53Z")
Very nice! Thank god you didn’t go to the Tully’s restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/18 "2012-06-12T07:05:35Z")
burn out vids ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/19 "2012-06-12T07:50:14Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Yeah it was on CL, probably on the Syracuse one if I remember correctly. Got it for a REALLY good deal from a retired teacher, he had used it to tow behind his RV. They bought a home in Florida and were trying to get rid of extra stuff before they left. > > Oh, and this thing came with literally a 2.5" binder full of maintenance records from Mazda dealers/repair shops. I even have the original window sticker. This car was serviced every 3,000 miles and has had every fluid checked, filled or flushed in that increment. Yep I saw that exact ad, remember the RV part and everything. You probably couldn’t ask for a better Miata to come across, especially with the maintenance history and all. Enjoy cruising this summer. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2012, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761/20 "2012-06-12T07:56:31Z")
nice… the headlights look great. have you considered either plastidipping or removing the badges? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-tullys-and-came-back-with-a-car/223761.md?page=2)