Ok, for background info, I will be converting my 1.6 NA from automatic to a manual. For this swap I will be using a manual transmission from a 1.8l mx5 (they basically bolt straight on and I just have to make sure I use a 1.6 clutch and flywheel or a 1.8 clutch and flywheel) I will be using a 1.8 he...

I am purely speculating, but would a cabin brace possibly help stiffen things up a little?

excuse my ignorance but who is 949? I am more than happy to have some alignment sheets to reference but as I am basically just doing daily driving, my main focus is on getting the camber set so that I get even wear on the front tyres (because it kinda sucked having to replace both of my front tyres ...

Just wondering but has the vehicle been in a crash at any point?
Some of the other guys will have a much better idea than me but your problems sound severe.

well, I just got 2 new tyre put on the front and asked the guy at the tyre shop about his thoughts on the matter, He agreed that the tyre balance was an important factor but said that because I had lowered the car from its original height, that I should factor that in as a cause as well. He gave me ...

Thanks siren, I will give that a try :) The tires I am after are $120 each, fitted and balanced so I will try and brow beat them into balancing the rears for me as well while they are at it considering I will be throwing $240 their way. I am confident i will get my way as they will want the business...

okie dokie, its that time of year again for me to get my 6 monthly warrant of fitness and it looks like I will have to get 2 new front tires. Basically they have worn themselves below the passable depth on the insides but the outsides are still legal tread depth which makes me think that my lowered ...

I personally like my shifter know to be either wooden, leather covered or a plastic compound as I have found if you park your car in a hot place in summer, you can burn your hand on the shifter knob if its made out of steel or alloy.

you can just buy a kit and actuators from jaycar electronics. I personally got the actuators from jaycar and got them put in and connected to my car alarm when I got the alarm installed. its not too difficult but I HIGHLY recommend it http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Automotive-%26-Mobile-Security/Car-Electr...

welcome to the roadster family!

welcome to the family!

That car can do at least 88mph

Yesterday I was a dumbass and got an unwanted thing for my car .... A $300 fine for doing 133km in a 100 zone. I was clocked at the end of a passing lane and had put my foot down to overtake 3 semi-trailer trucks and a cop came around the corner just as I was passing the "200m to go" passing lane no...

I <3 carbon miata's stuff.... I tend to avoid the website tho' because last time I was there I ended up trying to justify buying $2000 worth of stuff

Thanks for the help guys, you were bang on the money!

the cavity for the sparkplug at the rear of the engine had about 3 desert spoons of water in there and after a good blow out with some compressed air she is running smooth as a ken dolls genital region

thanks again!

Hi guys :) yesterday I did an oil change (which went smoothly) and afterwards I noticed the engine was a little dusty so I gave it a squirt with the hose. today when I started it up, she was idling rough at low revs (making a put put put sound) and was sluggish when taking off. I assumed that water ...

what is that seatbelt thingy'ma'bob on the dash with the red ribbon attached to it?

Furai - I have some orange side repeater lights you are welcome to if you want em'

I have been crazy busy with work...
I have been covering nightshifts doing 12 hour days..... just getting ready for work at the moment for my 9th day in a row.

no rest for the wicked

tu meke

wow.... just, wow!

warrior wrote:Remove the inner guards

how hard is this to do?

I will have confirmation from the shipping reports and my boss whether or not I will be needed on sunday.....

fingers crossed he will give me the day off as I am keen as for this as they are one hell of a lot of fun!

siren676 wrote:Nice! Good to see another car with a genuine carbon one not a wrapped fibreglass one.

your words cut me like a knife, if had feelings, they would be hurt

looks great Jesse, I really like Marc's work.

Those that know me know I am a huge Deadpool fan and some test footage has surfaced which hopefully means there is finally a movie in the works. Its in CGI but they have done a pretty spiffy job (I assume FOX is testing the waters to see what the fan reaction is before they risk investing in an R-ra...