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Post by jon on May 27, 2015 11:45:25 GMT
Looks good!
Question: your fuel tank, is it new, or did you sand blast it and then powder coat / paint?
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Post by boyracer on May 29, 2015 0:24:03 GMT
Phil, your car should look a bit like this when its finished, when I saw this one come up for sale I decided to trade in my race chassis, it's taken a few days work to get it to a stage where I thought it was safe to drive it on the road....it really is a fun thing. Lou.  |
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Post by adelaideexocet on May 29, 2015 2:38:25 GMT
Glad to see you kept those numberplates Lou! And new rims too by the looks! What did you do with the other black ones? I might be interested in them if they are not on another mx5!
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Post by boyracer on Jun 9, 2015 22:38:22 GMT
Unfortunately the black wheels don't fit, was a bit of a struggle finding wheels that do fit.
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Post by Phil on Jun 26, 2015 5:27:33 GMT
Gear shift boot looks the business. Where did you get that done if I may ask Hi Evan, very tardy response from me - sorry. Boot from |
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Post by Phil on Jun 26, 2015 5:30:27 GMT
Looks good! Question: your fuel tank, is it new, or did you sand blast it and then powder coat / paint? Howdy Jon, late response, but tank is unmodified straight from donor car. Took it apart and cleaned filter sock inside tank, but that's about it. Still getting my head around the fuel plumbing but hopefully will resolve soon as first engine start is looming ! |
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Post by Phil on Jun 27, 2015 0:03:11 GMT
Hi Jon, best colour scheme, eh ? Very tidey result there - good work. Seem to remember this vehicle in a partial build state on an older blog - looks good finished. Turbo from memory - was this DIY or outsourced ? seems like the natural upgrade once finished ! All the best Phil
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Post by Phil on Jun 27, 2015 0:03:39 GMT
Hi Jon, best colour scheme, eh ? Very tidey result there - good work. Seem to remember this vehicle in a partial build state on an older blog - looks good finished. Turbo from memory - was this DIY or outsourced ? seems like the natural upgrade once finished ! All the best Phil Response meant for Lou, sorry ! |
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Post by Phil on Jun 27, 2015 0:06:19 GMT
OK, been a while again..... painted nose cone...  |
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Post by Phil on Jun 27, 2015 0:11:01 GMT
dashboard layup (quasi padded, carbon-look)...  |
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Post by Phil on Jun 27, 2015 0:12:18 GMT
...inlet manifold sorted.. ![]()  |
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Post by adelaideexocet on Jun 29, 2015 3:42:41 GMT
Is that the Exocet radiator too Phil?
Mines at theowdercoaters at the moment so will hopefully be driving to get it soon.
Did you fix the exhaust issue? I'm hoping with an nb8b this won't be an issue but I guess I'll find out.
I'm pretty sure Lou's car is just n/a but I think he was going to turbo the race frame (correct me if I'm wrong Lou)
I'm a bit worried about comments re wheels too. I don't particularly want to space them and would rather stick with the oem enkei's that are on it
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Post by gwnwar on Jun 29, 2015 5:33:00 GMT
Are you going to be able to mount coolant fans with intake as is..
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Post by Phil on Jun 30, 2015 13:53:53 GMT
Is that the Exocet radiator too Phil? Mines at theowdercoaters at the moment so will hopefully be driving to get it soon. Did you fix the exhaust issue? I'm hoping with an nb8b this won't be an issue but I guess I'll find out. I'm pretty sure Lou's car is just n/a but I think he was going to turbo the race frame (correct me if I'm wrong Lou) I'm a bit worried about comments re wheels too. I don't particularly want to space them and would rather stick with the oem enkei's that are on it Hi Evan, yep radiator is bolt-on from Matt. Fits well but looks like I'll be shopping for fan (see thread below). Meant also to say gear boot is mx mania.com.au (good service from those guys). Re: exhaust, I am waiting for local mechanic/ welder to chop/re weld so unresolved at this stage. Quite keen to do this plus rudimentary electrics so I can turn over donk and feel some progress ! Cheers phil |
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Post by Phil on Jun 30, 2015 14:01:38 GMT
Are you going to be able to mount coolant fans with intake as is.. Hi George. Welcome - I have noticed through your active and informed comments elsewhere you are the guru ! Been waiting for you in fact ! At risk of appearing amateurish (which I am), I did wonder if I could get away without cooling fan. Any thoughts on this concept (or must-have?). Cheers phil |
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