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June 22, 2010 9:14 a.m. SpeedTheory Reader

I've tried most of the "regular" Spec Miata parts shops I know, and have been browsing M.net, SCCAForums, etc.

Also have a WTB for Miata parts up in here.

I need a vinyl wheel + airbag in decent shape to swap out for my leather one to be legal for SCCA ES (R-Package conversion), and this is the last part I don't have that I can't get direct from Mazdaspeed. Any leads? Ideas for places to look?
June 22, 2010 9:22 a.m. MrJoshua SuperDork

Post a pic of what you want an I will see if I have it in the Miata parts pile.
June 22, 2010 9:26 a.m. amg_rx7 HalfDork

Do they really check for that?!
June 22, 2010 9:27 a.m. Carson Dork

There is a guy who regularly parts Miatas on the Raleigh, NC craigslist. He also posts here occasionally.

Here's a link to one of his listings: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/1792946885.html

Not too far from you in VA.
June 22, 2010 9:39 a.m. SpeedTheory Reader

amg_rx7 wrote:

Do they really check for that?!

It's in the rules.
June 22, 2010 9:40 a.m. SpeedTheory Reader

MrJoshua: Can't find a picture, but it's the stock NA wheel, vinyl-wrapped, not leather.
June 22, 2010 9:48 a.m. ZOO Dork

Does it have to have an airbag? I've got several Canadian wheels w/o air bags that are vinyl.
June 22, 2010 9:51 a.m. MrJoshua SuperDork

I will take a pic of what I have this afternoon.
June 22, 2010 9:52 a.m. ClemSparks SuperDork

I've got an airbag in 65203...but I don't think they're really shippable, are they?
June 22, 2010 9:53 a.m. ManBearSTIG New Reader

I have one. Out of '94 base package. I have no idea what they go for, but I would sell it to you no prob.
June 22, 2010 9:54 a.m. SpeedTheory Reader

ManBearSTIG: Where are you located?

Shoot me an email ryandavies@gmail.com
June 22, 2010 10:08 a.m. Tom Heath Webmaster

If ManBearSTIG falls through, I'd consider a swap. I'll be at VIR in July for the UTCC.
June 22, 2010 12:05 p.m. Keith SuperDork

We sell 'em through FM Salvage when we have 'em, price varies per condition. But we don't have any right now.
June 22, 2010 1:16 p.m. SpeedTheory Reader

Keith: Have any 12mm R-Package rear sways? Those seem to be unobtanium too, only the damned NB bars are around (pretty sure they're different P/Ns, so not legal for what I want to use it for).
June 22, 2010 1:25 p.m. Keith SuperDork

Sorry, we haven't had an R package come through salvage. The only 12mm rear bars we have are the NB ones. You can check our inventory online: http://www.flyinmiata.com/salvage

I have to say, foolishness like having to change out your high-performance leather steering wheel for the obviously much slower vinyl version is why I don't pay any attention to SCCA class rules
June 22, 2010 1:52 p.m. Woody SuperDork

SCCA lost me a long time ago.