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Post by lukeg on Dec 9, 2016 0:49:34 GMT
You rock! Thank you so much for the pics and help!!!
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Post by lukeg on Dec 9, 2016 19:39:37 GMT
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Post by zeitgeist on Dec 10, 2016 1:16:42 GMT
Yes those grommets may work and look better. I used a roofing rubber duct flange reducer since it was cheap and locally available and worked for easy on and off of the cover. I thought I would have the tank cover on and off more frequently so I wanted something I could do quickly and by myself. I haven't had the cover except right after I put the new filler on to verify no leaks. I'll probably leave since I really should and want to do a fuel cell and after visiting a few company booths at PRI today I am more likely than not to go that route.
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Post by lukeg on Dec 10, 2016 16:30:27 GMT
Are you going to retain the rear bodywork with the fuel cell?
Also, how the hell did you get the fuel tri-valve insert out? That thing is stuck in there crazy good and I'm trying not to break it.
Just a heads up for anyone else wanting to do this, you can use a cutting disc to grind down the two spot welds holding the factory metal flange mount to the tube at the top. Mine popped off pretty easily after a couple minutes and it looks way better without it! Also uses a smaller bodywork hole without it.
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Post by zeitgeist on Dec 11, 2016 1:23:13 GMT
I got the tri valve out by pushing it out after I cut the neck down from the back side. Pushing it out not pulling. It was tight but came out fine. When I put it in the new cut down neck I used an exhaust pipe expander to open the diameter of the neck up just enough for a snug fit.
I plan to use the tank cover after I get a fuel cell and hope I can use the same opening just with a proper bolt on flange to finish the look nicely.
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Post by einy on Apr 21, 2017 13:35:04 GMT
Zeitgeist .... PM'd you about auto-x question.
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Post by zeitgeist on Jul 10, 2017 18:42:47 GMT
Sorry I've been away from the forum here for awhile. No that wasn't me at the autocross. I just got back from a trackday weekend at Grattan in MI. Fun and no problems. I haven't done much to the car so no need to update the build thread.
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Post by einy on Jul 11, 2017 0:00:45 GMT
Hmmmm ... then there is at least one more running around Ohio. Going in Thursday for a VIN plate at the State Patrol assuming they like my bumpers and windshield, so maybe one more in the state will be road legal soon!
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Post by zeitgeist on Apr 21, 2018 18:12:45 GMT
The time has come to sell my Exocet. I am having trouble listing it here and since there are so many UK and not as many US people here it may not matter.
Here is the listing.
Exomotive Exocet
Race chassis #170
1999 Miata donor (173k)
Exomotive Options
Fenders and fender mounts
APR rear wing mounts
Wiring tray and tray cover
Shock spacers
Steering
Momo Mod 78 330mm 3 spoke suede steering wheel (new)
NRG hub mount quick release (new)
Cleaned, primed and painted steering column and mounts
Detail stripped, rack and pinion, inspected, de-powered, primed and painted rack
New boots, inner tie rods, outer tie rods (R package)
Prothane Poly rack mounts installed(new)
Suspension
New front hubs
New front extended lower ball joints
New FM VMaxx XXTreme adjustable coil over springs/dampers
New Supermiata Heim joint adjustable end links
All control arms, cross members,Swaybars, hardware soaked in Evaporust, cleaned, primed and painted.
Control arms bushings all replaced with Prothane black polyurathane bushing kit and zerk fittings installed for easy lubing.
Tires/wheels Bridgestone RE-71Rs 205/50/15
15 X 8, 0 offset Aluminum TE-37 knock offs (new)
Brakes
New rotors(4)
New Calipers(4)
New Hawk HP+ pads
Braided stainless flex lines
Complete ABS system (No flat spotting expensive tires, safer, easier to maximize braking dry/wet or changing conditions and no common brake balance issues)
Cooling
New Supermiata all aluminum cross flow radiator and cap
New upper and lower radiator hoses
Engine
K&N open element air filter
Stainless steel full length header (new)
New exhaust from engine to tailpipe with new catalytic converter and axle back section ceramic coated with Magnaflow dual outlet muffler.
New O2 sensors front and rear
New header gasket and exhaust studs hardware (Miata Roadster)
New FM Mazda Competition motor mounts
FM Exocet stainless steel brained fuel line kit with filter (Tank to engine all SS line)
New fan belt
New plug wires, spark plugs
Block and head painted
Timing belt, tensioner and water pump done within 10k miles with receipts
Spare coil pack, new fuel pump, plugs and wires
Drivetrain
FM Happy Meal lightweight flywheel
New pressure plate, disc, throwout bearing and pilot bearing.
Installed new Mazda rear engine main seal and input shaft seal
Rebuilt shifter with 5X racing kit and bronze bushing with new boots
New Prothane Differential mounts installed
Cleaned primed and painted differential, PPF and transmission
New clutch master cylinder
New SS flex line from clutch master cylinder to slave cylinder (1 piece)
New clutch slave cylinder
Electrical
All OBDII wiring and system intact (easy to pull trouble codes and diagnose)
New Anti Gravity Lithium Ion Battery with car terminals (weighs 2lbs)
LED tail light assemblies (tail light, brake light, reverse lights, signals and parking lights)
Center high mount LED brake light
DOT Exomotive headlights
All dash gauges and lights work
Safety/Misc
Kirkey aluminum Intermediate race seat (17”)
I/O port seat back brace
G Force 5 point cam lock harness
FIA rollbar padding
Fire extinguisher and metal mount
17” Longacre rear view mirror
Driver and passenger rearview mirrors
Factory fuel tank with OEM filler and roll over valve (no filling issues even with gas pump nozzle at full)
Complete Exomotive Exocet owners kit (T shirt, can cozy, sunglasses, ID lanyard, pen, decals etc)
I have over $17,000 invested and every receipt for every part and pictures of the entire build and all parts installed as they went together. The Exomotive kit and accessories alone are over $10,000. The car has approx. 1500 street miles to Car shows, cars and coffee and fun runs plus 5 track day weekends. Totally sorted, well balanced and problem free. You can run every session just add gas. Oil changed after every trackday weekend and at start of season.
Price $15,750
Ready to drive now with all accessories and parts included that I have for the car as well as all pictures and videos
I can be contacted at 248 928 6247 call or text or email me at zeitgeist8 AT gmail DOT com
The car is located in NW Ohio but delivery within reasonable distance can be arranged.
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Post by zeitgeist on May 5, 2018 18:42:02 GMT
Well I guess I am no longer an Exocet owner. The car just left with the new owner. It wasn't the fastest Exocet by any means but it sold the fastest. 28 mins after I posted the ad it was sold and deposit accepted for pick up today. I expected it would take a little while longer but it went to an enthusiast.
Thanks to all those here who helped make the car and build possible and easier. Best of luck and success in your Exocet experiences.
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Post by jon on May 7, 2018 15:43:53 GMT
Sad to see you go! Thanks for the help in getting my build on the street.
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