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Post by JIDiesel on Dec 29, 2014 4:13:08 GMT
How did the brakes go? Robert So far I was able to complete the rear brake and parking brake install. I got called into work over the weekend so still have the front lines to run did get the front calipers on though. Hope to have the brakes complete this week. Also planning on installing the steering column. |
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Post by snowbird1 on Dec 29, 2014 15:22:02 GMT
Wish me luck, going to try installing brakes tomorrow morning. Have no copper seals for the hollow screws on the calipers. going to try some metalelastic seals from work instead. This will be interesting to say the least. Using metalelastic seals is so overkill for brakes. We use these on the high pressure fuel systems. they are service rated to 35,000 psi.  Known as 'Dowty Seals' in the UK. A couple of words of caution - make sure the rubber is compatable with brake fluid and watch out for dissimilar metal corrosion on the aluminium washers. I remember working on a vehicle recall to change corroded aluminium washers. |
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Post by JIDiesel on Dec 30, 2014 0:07:29 GMT
Wish me luck, going to try installing brakes tomorrow morning. Have no copper seals for the hollow screws on the calipers. going to try some metalelastic seals from work instead. This will be interesting to say the least. Using metalelastic seals is so overkill for brakes. We use these on the high pressure fuel systems. they are service rated to 35,000 psi. Known as 'Dowty Seals' in the UK. A couple of words of caution - make sure the rubber is compatable with brake fluid and watch out for dissimilar metal corrosion on the aluminium washers. I remember working on a vehicle recall to change corroded aluminium washers.Thank you for the info and the heads up regarding the seals. I looked up the spec on the seals today at work they are steel with an elastomeric insert of HNBR Nitrile. They are good for any petroleum product. The seals are originally sourced from our parent company's hydraulic department and are used on the high pressure side of the fuel injection system in MAN Common Rail Diesel Engines. |
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 8, 2015 0:02:07 GMT
Installed the short shifter and Transmission tunnel.   Now to come up with a shifter boot or trim ring. |
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Post by linuxd00d on Jan 8, 2015 0:24:49 GMT
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Post by steadfast on Jan 8, 2015 2:14:47 GMT
What shortshifter is this again?
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 8, 2015 14:58:43 GMT
The PPF kit is the same one that is sold on Moss or Track Dog Racing. It is designed by a Guy from Tampa, Florida. I had it on the Miata Donor originally. I mainly reused it to cover my brake line, fuel line and electrical. Don't know yet if the brace will make a difference. I have the stock insulator cover but it just doesn't fit right with the short shifter. Considering using the over from Joe's Racing. www.joesracing.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1132 |
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 8, 2015 15:11:49 GMT
What shortshifter is this again? The shifter is from Robert at Rotary Shack, he is in Chattsworth, CA. Robert makes the short model and a bent model. This is a very well made shifter, I have both stick versions the short and the bent. I really liked the bent in the Miata but I am trying the short for now in the Exocet. Robert is a one man shop so he is sometimes hard to get a hold of on the phone. Great guy to deal with. (818)576-9191 rotaryshack.com/shop/shop/rotaryshack-1990-1999-mazda-miata-mx5-short-shifter/if you are interested in the shifter Let him know that I sent you. Here is what the bent shift looked like in the Miata  |
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Post by ferraritechbrian on Jan 11, 2015 23:24:57 GMT
John great progress since the last time I posted! Saw some of your build on instagram. The treasure coast miata guys posted! Happy to tell you there are 2 more close to local Exocets near you now! Friend and I picked ours up this past friday. Flew up to atlanta and drove one way down. Excitement isn't even the word!
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 12, 2015 1:14:37 GMT
John great progress since the last time I posted! Saw some of your build on instagram. The treasure coast miata guys posted! Happy to tell you there are 2 more close to local Exocets near you now! Friend and I picked ours up this past friday. Flew up to atlanta and drove one way down. Excitement isn't even the word! Great to see your update on your frames. We need to get together soon. |
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 23, 2015 20:19:57 GMT
Good news from Kevin at Exomotive today. My body panels are shipping out today!! Now to wait and see if they arrive in good shape. Hope to have the wiring finished this weekend if time permits.
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Post by einy on Jan 23, 2015 20:37:24 GMT
Any indication from Exomotive how may sets of panels are shipping per week at this point? Also, did you get your fender supports when you received your frame, or will those be shipping with the body panels (assuming you are getting fenders w/your panels)?
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Post by lhintze on Jan 23, 2015 22:12:30 GMT
He told me at New Years they were expecting to do 4-5 per week.
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 24, 2015 0:08:11 GMT
Any indication from Exomotive how may sets of panels are shipping per week at this point? Also, did you get your fender supports when you received your frame, or will those be shipping with the body panels (assuming you are getting fenders w/your panels)? Kevin said my fender supports are in the delivery order. I will be waiting for the shock spacers but those are being powder coated to match my frame. |
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Post by JIDiesel on Jan 24, 2015 22:30:58 GMT
Wiring update for today. Plugged everything in and turned the key and.... it's alive!
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