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Post by einy on Jan 20, 2015 12:04:26 GMT
LOVE the exhaust note!
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Post by ashneyder on Jan 20, 2015 14:39:46 GMT
Can you share details on the shifter boot? The round one from the video. I have been looking for something similar.
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Post by lhintze on Jan 20, 2015 15:02:56 GMT
Maybe its a Mr Gasket 1651 boot? I have looking at this one and might pull the trigger if it fits the new tranny tunnel hold, its a rectangle hole about 4x6.
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Post by ashneyder on Jan 20, 2015 15:48:52 GMT
I still have the old tunnel, so I might have more flexibility on the opening.
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Post by mazdaracer on Jan 21, 2015 2:18:00 GMT
Yes, the shift boot is Mr Gasket 1651. They are common at O'reilly's auto, Auto Zone, Amazon, Summit, Jegs, etc... I got mine local, got to measure it first, and no shipping. About 25 dollars. Only complaints I found were some 4 wheel drive guys said they failed quickly, but I would bet there shift throw is a lot more than a stock Miata.
Found this, everyone is trying to look like a Exocet? Dutch Automaker Donkervoort has unveiled a special edition of its D8 GTO sports car.
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Post by mazdaracer on Jan 27, 2015 22:17:54 GMT
Fender Time!
Got the brackets, but requires a bit of work.
First for the rear you need this little tab. I have one on the left rear. 
I do not have one on the right rear, so you will need to make a little bracket or like me go to the Miata spare parts bin and get another bearing hub. 
Now, drill some holes. 
And bolt on the rear fender bracket. 
The front bracket just goes on the top caliper bolt. (not pictured) 
It is a little close to the sidewall, and this is with 1.5 inch spacer and 20mm offset wheels. And like shampoo instructions, repeat on the other side. I did not have an angle drill, so I had to remove the shock to drill the other side on the car without taking it off. I would suggest to anyone who has their car apart, to drill these while they are off the car if you plan on installing fenders. New Aluminum fenders are ordered and should be here in about a week! So I will soon get some track time, hard to believe its been over a year since this project started! Next update will be the front brackets. |
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Post by einy on Jan 27, 2015 22:25:21 GMT
Rick ... Any possibility you can post some pics of how the front supports bolt up please?
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Post by ashneyder on Jan 27, 2015 23:07:48 GMT
Can you elaborate on the aluminum fenders?
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Post by jlmoon on Jan 28, 2015 18:05:18 GMT
That sounds amazing and looks like a ton of fun. Stock motor? looks really quick!
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Post by mazdaracer on Feb 2, 2015 5:21:12 GMT
More fender news below. Yes, stock 1.6 only a header and airbox adjustment. We had a 1.6 spec Miata, I like how quick it winds up! Shopping for a clutch style limited slip differential.
So, had to remove the shock to drill the left rear on the car. 
Took a little heat to get it adjusted. All the brackets took some work to fit. I guess they will be fine, any advice from our friends overseas since your the only ones to have used these brackets? 
And then the fender. 3 lbs. for aluminum. I got 8 for a good price, 4 going to Gene tomorrow. They got made and delivered in 5 days! This is it just sitting on the brackets with the plastic wrap. 
And now for the front. This is the hardware. 
This is the hardware mounted. The other bracket attaches to the caliper bolt. 
This is how I mounted the fenders, one did slide on a test drive, so will have to add something to prevent any movement. 
and some shots before the test drive. 
And off to the streets! They are a bit to shiny, they really attract your attention as they move up and down with the tires. 
So, a few trips around the neighborhood, then on the highway, the weather had been great for a car without a roof! If you ever want attention, go for a drive! Everyone is your friend. First thing noticed is that they are noisy when rocks hit them! Might need to line the bottoms with undercoating. Next thing is a lot of rocks hit the front of the rear fenders. Plastic dip? The left front fender slid outboard about 1/4 inch??? So may need to add some adhesive or a set screw to the clamps. Last issue, is the front of the rear fenders hits the frame on suspension deflection? Might have to trim the fender to not hit the same area the tires hit before the wheel spacers. I thought the tire hit due to sidewall flex, but now it appears to be how the suspension moves up and down, sounds like a job for a go pro camera!
And the fenders are custom made in California. These are 135 degree, 10 inch wide aluminum. They also offer steel. My highly accurate bathroom scale shows them to weigh 3 lbs. each. There website allows you to enter your tire size to see what size they need to be. The website is Fenders & More . Next project, bigger front sway bar, mount a rear spoiler, peel the paper off the sides and attach stickers, and I hope to have an aluminum gas tank cover soon!
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Post by tehjeffman on Feb 2, 2015 17:25:46 GMT
What class (and race series) is AM and why are you driving around on SM7? After 20 heat cyclical the tires are trash.
Also "Amazing, not one wheel weight, only one was even close to taking a 1/4 ounce weight!" You don't put weights on composition tires. If the wheel it messed up or off you balance the wheel with no tire but the way comp tires wear and pick up rolled up rubber makes balancing pointless.
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Post by trident on Feb 2, 2015 19:20:56 GMT
Have you got any photos of the front stays set up as the Uk ones are one piece and I have an issue with the rear stay being too close to the upper wishbone. How secure is it attached to the calliper bolt? Yours is looking very good by the way.  |
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Post by einy on Feb 2, 2015 19:41:41 GMT
Rick - are you not getting any bodywork from Exomotive? If not, why ?
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Post by mazdaracer on Feb 23, 2015 1:02:23 GMT
Have you got any photos of the front stays set up as the Uk ones are one piece and I have an issue with the rear stay being too close to the upper wishbone. How secure is it attached to the calliper bolt? Yours is looking very good by the way. 
and another of the rear 
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Post by mazdaracer on Feb 23, 2015 1:18:56 GMT
What class (and race series) is AM and why are you driving around on SM7? After 20 heat cyclical the tires are trash. Also "Amazing, not one wheel weight, only one was even close to taking a 1/4 ounce weight!" You don't put weights on composition tires. If the wheel it messed up or off you balance the wheel with no tire but the way comp tires wear and pick up rolled up rubber makes balancing pointless. AM is A Modified, a SCCA solo II class. I am a lot under prepared for this class, but so far this is the only autocross class the car appears to fit. Does not PAX well. Hopefully SCCA evaluates Miata powered Exocets and re-classes them.
With the three cars to keep up, I buy used SM7's for $40 bucks a piece, do not feel as bad if we ruin one. Use to get Toyos till Spec Miata changed.
I always over prepare my cars I guess. Got mine and the kids two cars to run at autocross and track days. I always balance, run hub centric rims or adapter rings and will check for run out if I feel the slightest vibration. Always feel I can go faster/safer if the tire is on the ground:) The Exocet being so light exaggerates some of these issues. Last autocross slightly flat spotted a left front, boy you could feel it and with the Exocet you could see it! Stock bodied Miata, no issue using up that tire...
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