The Phoenix project is nearing completion

No photos for now. She needs a wash and it's still pissing down rain.
Remember, I live in British Columbia, so it probably won't stop raining until sometime in May. :-)
Going from power brakes and steering in my Miata to non-power brakes and steering in the IM is a real eye-opener. The brakes work well, but it takes a fair amount of pedal pressure. Also, the Miata's power steering is over-boosted and very quick. The Worm & Roller in the IM is, in comparison, on the slow side.
One thing that really surprised me was how stiff the IM's chassis felt. Like a vault!
My Miata is set up for the track, and over the last few years I've stiffened up the chassis to improve the handling. I live on a mountain and the road up to my house has a lot of tight curves and is in poor condition. Driving up the mountain last night the IM felt much more rigid than the Miata. I think having the truss bar and roll bar bracing installed has made a huge difference.
Time to go down and sit in the IM for a while and play with the stereo. I'm also going to try and find the knob that adjusts the lighting for the gauges (no, the pull knob for the lights doesn't turn).
Ron

Good to hear that now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor with your reincarnated IM! Have fun, be safe!

Peace - Out!

Congratulations Ron! We've both got our cars back and on the road... Wish we didn't live with the entire United States between us :) I'd love to try your mountain road!

Hey Ron,

Any update on your EFI? Did you figure out the cold start issue?

Nothing new to add. I've only driven the car three times since I brought her back from Intermeccancia. She starts okay, but I have to warm her up for five minutes before I can drive away. If I don't she stalls, unless I bring the revs way up.

Good to hear that it is done, Ron

You are to be commended, or else committed, whichever applies.

My wife thinks I should be committed. :-)