The Bogan Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Missed out on the cheap price for the SS, stupid Mark not getting all his personal administration in order, oh well, It will still be awesome x1 million. Also painted side mirrors satin black to match the roof, why you may ask, because I had some paint and was bored. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7210590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Pics? I want to do some 'wrapping' on mine for a different look Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7213078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'll give them a cut and polish in a week or two. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7213221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks good mate! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7216703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mate these might be sold but gives you an idea for some ducting.. http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=62224&p=780419&hilit=NB+window#p780419 or http://www.coolbreezescoop.com/servlet/StoreFront not sure if the scoop works with hard top. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7217374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the links. The main problem is there is nowhere for the air to exit, most (all) cars have some form of venting built into them, alas the MX5 is designed like a parachute when fitted with a hard top, I will get some MX5 dash vents from the wreckers and install them at the rear of the parcel shelf, I will then duct it out the back and have it exit on the passenger side utilising the little tool bin thingy in the boot. Im guestimating that it is a low pressure area so air should be sucked out whilst driving. 2 each of these bits, just need a hole saw to suit and some balls to do it. Installed where I drew the boobies. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7217504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 After nearly being rear ended whilst sitting at traffic lights I took a idea that my mate did to his car, I fitted a flasher unit to my boot lid brake light. Hopefully a flashing red light might catch the eye of the next idiot who isn't paying attention when driving. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7230499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBS206 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Have you also hooked it up to a rocker switch for use as a rain light? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7230520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Have you also hooked it up to a rocker switch for use as a rain light? Don't give ideas Matty, LOL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7230535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy65b Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 How the extra vents working? Any pics of them installed? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7231938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I haven't found any donor vents yet that I'm happy with, I will look around some wreckers again on Sat and hope for some luck and or inspiration. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7232420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Fitted Sparco 4 point, fitted fixed seat, fitted fire extinguisher, bled brakes, emptied glove box, checked all fluids and oils and removed floor mats. Race prep done for Sunday, LOL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7234027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Pics of seat and harness fitted? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7234304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Mark, What time you aiming to be at Wakefield Sunday? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7235211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Leaving home around 0500, hoping to be there at around 0730ish But like we say at work, "Hope is not a planning tool". Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7235290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Haha true! Ok cool. Save me a spot if you get there before me! And vice versa Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7235989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 After a round at Wakefield the Silver Slug has showed a few failings, the diff is garbage and single pegging, looking at a KAAZ 1.5 to sort this out, the RE002 are not good either so some Semi's will be looked at after the diff is done. Brakes held up fine so no dramas there. Very small engine leak discovered, only very minor but I threw in some NULON stop leak to hopefully soften up the gaskets and get them sealing better, then I found out it might be the power steering leaking at a connection which I will attempt to tighten later, the leak only turns up on the track. Trying to decide if I want to get another motor to rebuild over time or just get the one in it done. nothing overly major, basic bottom end rebuild with better rods, all balanced, head rebuilt and shaved to up compression a bit, some cams and a ECU so everything talks nicely, and not a turbo in sight. I also want a Ishift for it so I don't have to keep looking at the tacho. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7243282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 After turboing 3 mx-5's, i wouldn't bother doing anything with the motor except a turbo, the first b6 na went from 58rwkw to 165 with no internal mods, and was thrashed daily for 6 months till it was written off, and the b8's respond even better. How do you find the chassis stiffness, the last one i did we fitted a full butterfly brace, and it seemed stiff as. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7243300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I don't have a problem with the stiffness of the chassis. As for turbo's, been there done that, not interested, yes I know you can make easy power with a turbo but I would have to rebuild it anyway to get some form of reliability. Owning the 5 is not about making big power, if I wanted big power I would put a turbo on it after a rebuild and make 1??kw or 13BT it and make well over 300kw or a big lazy V8, but if I end up making 90ish KWATW and can daily it and run some super sprints and its reliable for a few years I will be happy. As for power, a member is making 94ish atwkw in his 5 and doing 1.11's at Wakie, learning to drive it properly and set up will assist me in smoking cars with twice my power around the track, I learnt my lesson with my old Skyline that lots of power = lots of hassles when it comes to reliability and the amount of money spent on consumables like gearbox's, tyres and brakes and everything else that comes from running a motor hot and hard. Plus I'm only in it for some fun and the only times I want to beat are my own. But this is what it would look like if won LOTTO > Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7243331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Add a lightened flywheel to the list of stuff I want. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/437121-mlrs-nb-mx5/page/5/#findComment-7262686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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