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MX5 Number 2.

what do you want? Fixed dampers and lowering springs? They only do adjustable dampers that I can find, If you don't want those, I'd recommend some KYB dampers
 
Yeah, I'd want a road-spec damper set that can handle a 30/40mm drop on lowered springs.

But if there's not a huge amount in it, it would be silly not to get adjustables
 
It's easy with an open.. but only for about 10metres and then you spin.. I have some nice opposite lock pictures from Llandow with an Open dif (ok it was torrential rain which helps)
 
I did do quite a good one before that was filmed, the inside wheel just spins up though most of the time so it's a bit pants. LSD before the end of the month anyway. REALLY looking forward to that.
 
good god that sounds terrible.

well, until it gets some revs through it anyway, then passable

:)
 
Todays progress was the first day on killing and preventing rust. I've not really kept it a secret as to what my plans are, but I haven't exactly been clear either. So here goes...

I'm sure most of you remember RACK. It was insane:

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Anyway, since that was broken for parts a couple of months ago, Seb has given me the chance to have the remains. Since I wanted to change the shell eventually anyway, I took him up on the offer as it was far too good to turn down. Perfect sills and arches with a lifetime guarantee. What more could you want?!

So today, three cans of Dinitrol arrived. I've read nothing but good things about this stuff, and safe to say it didn't disappoint. It's brilliant! I would spray the exterior in the stuff tbh. Very Very easy to get a good finish. I've done the drivers front arch and the rear panel so far, and all that really needs doing now are the chassis rails and the passenger front arch. The rears are already done!
Here are some photos anyway.

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Dinitrol by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Underseal by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Underseal by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Dinitrol by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Dinitrol finish by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Clean arch by j0eyD, on Flickr

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Clean sill by j0eyD, on Flickr

As you can see, it's fairly mint! With the shell, I've purchased a Torsen LSD, Manual steering rack, polybushed front end, racing engine mounts, and all the underbody bracing that comes with a 1.8 shell. I'll be keeping my 1.6 engine, though. Much more characterful IMO. That'll be getting 'bodies next year too, hopefully :)
Aiming to have the engine swapped and back on the road by the end of the month... so we'll see how that goes LOL.

And lastly, a quick snap of Sebs freshly cleaned boosted bus.

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Boosted bus. by j0eyD, on Flickr

Nice.
 
Good work mate! I'm planning on undersealing mine soon too, looks, erm, fun...
 
Just to recap, You're reshelling?

Looks mint, the latest pics anyway. That underseal would be a lovely colour of paint.
 
Cheers for the link mate. Is it just a case of prep, clean and apply? Just new to work out how much I'll need.
 
Good stuff!

btw I still want his door bars! Want to get them of him to post them if he's too busy?
 
f**king LOL.

Tonight was brilliant, Nandos, mates, cars and concreted open space.

Joe, tonight you reached new levels of hero, D1 grade smoke made sure of that!
 
it's wet here tonight. I may have stumbled across the most well known greasiest roundabouts and played with the throttle a little bit. Oh how I've missed you rear wheel drive <3
 
Imagine the noise with ITB's and that exhaust?!!? I never want to be within a mile of this car again without earplugs at the ready.
 
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