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MX5 Number 2.
- Thread starter JoeyD
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Particularly when being driven on roads
Just a thought, have you checked the timing? If it's an early 1.6 you can sometimes liberate some mid-range by fettling the timing alone. Check MX5OC for info on this as it's been a while since I read it.
And, in fairness, I had a Mk.2 1.8, so it really didn't apply
Ahh, I see! Mine were absolutely awful! It gave me genuine back pain.
Came with the car and I was skint at the time, so didn't get round to swapping them.
Yeah, I heard this... you get solid top mounts with the HSD's, so I'm assuming they're the same between NA & NB... will look it up to be certain though.
Particularly when being driven on roads
Just a thought, have you checked the timing? If it's an early 1.6 you can sometimes liberate some mid-range by fettling the timing alone. Check MX5OC for info on this as it's been a while since I read it.
And, in fairness, I had a Mk.2 1.8, so it really didn't apply
Yeah, advancing the timing gives a chunk of midrange torque. Just need a timing gun! Lol
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
They look nice and shiny
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
He better do!
There's no way I'm going anywhere near the paint on them!
They're so smooth - forgotten what new paint feels like.
Going to get a rear calliper ordered, because I've decided the one on it is fucked. Seized straight back up, even with copious amounts of WD. It's also caked in 20 years worth of shite, so I'm not going to even try and refurb it. CBA!
They're so smooth - forgotten what new paint feels like.
Going to get a rear calliper ordered, because I've decided the one on it is fucked. Seized straight back up, even with copious amounts of WD. It's also caked in 20 years worth of shite, so I'm not going to even try and refurb it. CBA!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Just had a look on GSF - get £48 back if I return the old calliper! So that's £45 for a brand new calliper?
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Speak to Dane. He gets us discount. But yes, you pay the full amount, return your old caliper and get x amount back.
It's all coming together really quite nicely! I've just received news that I may have access to a small amount of money, meaning the lows this thread needs so badly will be here soon.
Yippeee.
Update on this due tonight, anyway!
Yippeee.
Update on this due tonight, anyway!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Excellent news! Excited for lows. Why's your bucket seat not on already?
Wasting time you have.
Wasting time you have.
New MOT rules mean your seat has to lock into three places unless its obviously a track/racing car iirc.
I'll get it done afterwards. Along with getting rid of that number plate. I think if I take it off once, it'll never go back on again, looking at the bolts LOL
I'll get it done afterwards. Along with getting rid of that number plate. I think if I take it off once, it'll never go back on again, looking at the bolts LOL
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Lol the plates and seats etc aren't a problem.
Ah, I see!
Update
Well, it's not a big one, but I've had a loooong day. Mainly because I've had to walk everywhere to get tools etc.
Firstly, I fitted the mirrors - had to file down a locating tab on the bottom of the base which was horrible! Mainly because they're brand new.
Before by j0eyD, on Flickr
After by j0eyD, on Flickr
Shiny Shiny by j0eyD, on Flickr
Blue Lenzzzezzzz by j0eyD, on Flickr
Removed the mudflap things, using a hammer and chisel. Didn't even attempt to undo the bolts again. Just absolutely destroyed the flaps.
f**k you mudflap by j0eyD, on Flickr
Broke by j0eyD, on Flickr
Which left me with this:
Black Mirrorrzzzzz by j0eyD, on Flickr
Then, tonight I decided to spray the drivers sill - including the front wing, so it all matches now. Just need to do the passenger side in the same colour! lol.
I also cleaned up a little where the flaps had been - still need to clay them though...
Painted Sill by j0eyD, on Flickr
Painted Sill by j0eyD, on Flickr
Flapless by j0eyD, on Flickr
So this is where it's at as of now:
Progress by j0eyD, on Flickr
Still sits weirdly high at the front IMO... Might be the wheels making it look that way?
Anyway, next week the BBS's should be coming (Jamie, I'll PM you about the courier tomorrow) and then possibly HSD's.. Possibly.
Update
Well, it's not a big one, but I've had a loooong day. Mainly because I've had to walk everywhere to get tools etc.
Firstly, I fitted the mirrors - had to file down a locating tab on the bottom of the base which was horrible! Mainly because they're brand new.
Before by j0eyD, on Flickr
After
by j0eyD, on FlickrShiny Shiny by j0eyD, on Flickr
Blue Lenzzzezzzz by j0eyD, on Flickr
Removed the mudflap things, using a hammer and chisel. Didn't even attempt to undo the bolts again. Just absolutely destroyed the flaps.
f**k you mudflap by j0eyD, on Flickr
Broke by j0eyD, on Flickr
Which left me with this:
Black Mirrorrzzzzz by j0eyD, on Flickr
Then, tonight I decided to spray the drivers sill - including the front wing, so it all matches now. Just need to do the passenger side in the same colour! lol.
I also cleaned up a little where the flaps had been - still need to clay them though...
Painted Sill by j0eyD, on Flickr
Painted Sill by j0eyD, on Flickr
Flapless by j0eyD, on Flickr
So this is where it's at as of now:
Progress by j0eyD, on Flickr
Still sits weirdly high at the front IMO... Might be the wheels making it look that way?
Anyway, next week the BBS's should be coming (Jamie, I'll PM you about the courier tomorrow) and then possibly HSD's.. Possibly.
It's probably that the front arches sit higher, the Nissan was the same. Coming along dude, can't wait to see it dragging ass and making Goodj cry into his keyboard.
Haha, yeah the chassis rails will have scraped away by this time next year. That's my aim - holes in the floorpan & being pissed off every time I drive it because it's too low
E90 M3
Slow and steady!
Anyone have any idea how to get that f**king parcel tape stuff off the wing?
Tar remover, maybe?
Anyone have any idea how to get that f**king parcel tape stuff off the wing?
Tar remover, maybe?
Nice one, have a good time!
I'll just send you the label things - courier won't be coming until next week, like I said
I'll just send you the label things - courier won't be coming until next week, like I said
Another small update:
Fitted a new rear calliper, as the old one was seized right up!
DSC_1537 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1538 by j0eyD, on Flickr
This is what had seized on the old one - the handbrake mech. You could put the handbrake on, but it would never release properly.
DSC_1539 by j0eyD, on Flickr
So that's all sorted. Need to bleed the brakes a bit more as they're still slightly spongey.
And today....
MOT'd!!
Dead happy with that. Massive thanks to Rhys for putting me into contact with someone quickly. I was beginning to lose the will to live using public transport 4 hours a day!
Just waiting on these BBS's from Jamie as I've got a slow puncture ffs, and then I'll be in touch with DriftWorks in a few days
Absolutely love driving it with the new brake - it doesn't feel like I'm constantly dragging a dead cow behind me anymore! lol.
Fitted a new rear calliper, as the old one was seized right up!
DSC_1537 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1538 by j0eyD, on Flickr
This is what had seized on the old one - the handbrake mech. You could put the handbrake on, but it would never release properly.
DSC_1539 by j0eyD, on Flickr
So that's all sorted. Need to bleed the brakes a bit more as they're still slightly spongey.
And today....
MOT'd!!
Dead happy with that. Massive thanks to Rhys for putting me into contact with someone quickly. I was beginning to lose the will to live using public transport 4 hours a day!
Just waiting on these BBS's from Jamie as I've got a slow puncture ffs, and then I'll be in touch with DriftWorks in a few days
Absolutely love driving it with the new brake - it doesn't feel like I'm constantly dragging a dead cow behind me anymore! lol.
Yeah, it's not quite like when you replace pads and discs - as long as they work that's all that matters. Plus it's rear callipers - they don't really do a lot anyway.
I'll be at the next KK's NWA meet too, it's been like 2 weeks since I've seen you all!
I'll be at the next KK's NWA meet too, it's been like 2 weeks since I've seen you all!
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Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
When's this meet?
I mean just whenever anyone's out I'll be able to come along again!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
YAY! We've missed you being there (pronounced I hate being the rustiest car there).
BBS and coilovers need to happen soon
BBS and coilovers need to happen soon
Haha! I laughed when he raised the car up... very crusty! LOL.
The wheels should be coming today, but I'm beginning to lose hope. They've given me a tracking number and it doesn't even say they've been picked up yet :S
The wheels should be coming today, but I'm beginning to lose hope. They've given me a tracking number and it doesn't even say they've been picked up yet :S
Took some quick crappy photo's before it got dark... Quite like where it's going - just need it lower with some sort of splitter on the front and I'll be happy!
DSC_1543 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1545 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1549 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1550 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1547 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1543 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1545 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1549 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1550 by j0eyD, on Flickr
DSC_1547 by j0eyD, on Flickr
Yeah, that's another little job I need to get round to doing...
They're just Eunos wheels - 14x6, et45 iirc.
But some absolutely massive spacers will make them look alright - they're just going to be a bit skinny lol. (better for sideways!)
They're just Eunos wheels - 14x6, et45 iirc.
But some absolutely massive spacers will make them look alright - they're just going to be a bit skinny lol. (better for sideways!)
14x6, and you moaned at those SSR meshes being 8s!
SSR'S weren't 100 quid!
Ah be reet, should have just gone without food for a while!
LOL. I actually already am to an extent...
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