From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:08 pm

they are cheap enough from the dealer??
they are about $90USD +shipping and was told $90NZD from NZ Mazda dealer?

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:01 pm

Yeah i think i paid $87

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:03 pm

I looked into the states and freight was about $60us.

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:05 pm

Yeah i think i paid $87

jtsoldier · Post by **jtsoldier** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:14 pm

warrior wrote:Put new oem engine mounts in one of my cars. The car had a shake when it took off and the new mounts stopped it. The old mounts lookd ok but must have been past there best.

Wasnt too hard of a job, but there were a couple of tricks to it

Go on then!

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:27 pm

When putting the mounts back onto the block do the passengers side mount first. The drivers side is slotted so easier to put in when everything is tight.

The first thing to remove is the airbox.

And last, engine mounts dont like aftermarket headers, mind did not make it impossible just harder.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:29 pm

So got a bit done today, didnt get to paint my door though as the weather wouldnt play ball.

Got the NB Hubs in and put the MKIIIs on one side for fun. Also got the coilovers with new bushes in, what a difference the new bushes made!

NB Hub

NA Hub

Hard to see in photos but left is NA and is wider but I think it may have reduced camber but Ill check that on the alignment machine.

And If I had more MKIIIs

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:33 pm

Indecently assaulted my temperature gauge sender with I'm going to eat you degreaser, the hose, and the remainder of my WD40.
Found a small oil leak back there behind the CAS so suspect it's that seal or gasket - Not a biggie, just happy I know it's there.

The gauge has read normal since.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:44 pm

Furai wrote:

That pic right there, fap material. You might be anti-stance but that has some of the best stance I've seen on an MX5. I'm jealous.

I wish I could run 14's on mine with enough grip that doesn't break the bank. One day.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:08 pm

Cheers man, yeah 14s are a bit of a pain for tyres, T1Rs or R888s are the only decently priced options.

She got a WOF today too! (^_^)//

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:49 pm

Seeing the Mark 3s on your car make me excited to fit my new wheels. More dish is in order!

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:44 pm

So while I got all excited about the header and making it shiny/painted I realised it was a dead end as I can't even fucking fit it. I've spent so long looking at this car and feeling depressed recently. Contemplated just putting the engine in and putting it on trademe...

Then I did 2 things.

1. I got a beer and manned the fuck up.

2. I chopped her with the colours I want as inspiration... Attached are some pixels of both.

I decided my best method was to get my ass in gear and do things in orderAll this time I've been prepping the engine with nothing to do with it after...**The first of those things is to get the front end naked, which I succeeded on doing today. There were 2 things I was VERY concerned about. The first is that I knew the car had been in a small frontal and I wasn't sure what sort of repair work was done that I couldn't see. Secondly was that the door pillar to chassis had a bit of rust. I knew the seam sealer was cracked but didn't know how bad.

The good news. Both are fine. The car is structurally mint, the seam sealer has cracked in 3 places which I'll grind off and replace easily. Otherwise just needs to be stripped and bay painted.

IMAG0533 by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

IMAG0537 by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

IMAG0536 by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

IMAG0535 by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

Today's effort means tomorrow, the last of the fluids come out, along with radiator, AC, power steering and peripherals. Hopefully engine is next week. Contemplating buying a sandblaster also...

My reward...

IMAG0538[1] by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

The chop

Colour change by Jarred McLachlan, on Flickr

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:46 pm

So, what did you Actually do apart from do MSpaintshop?

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:03 pm

Snap, what are you doing to your car? Sounds like you need some help?

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:20 pm

BRM wrote:So, what did you Actually do apart from do MSpaintshop?

Pulled a bunch of shit off the car

warrior wrote:Snap, what are you doing to your car? Sounds like you need some help?

Pulling the engine and accessories, painting the bay, putting my rebuilt long block in, wire tuck, brake swap and if I have time, painting the suspension arms and doing bushes/sway bars.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:26 pm

Is the motor ready to go in?

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:29 pm

Need a couple of pieces off the current one and a couple of seals replaced. Just been too slack to do it

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:55 pm

I should be able to help next saturday if you want.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:59 pm

Just seeing what the weather does. Hoping that tomorrow I'll get to the point I can pull the engine.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:07 pm

Ah,
That's awesome.
Low down time is a good thing.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:47 pm

Haven't driven it in 3 months lol...

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:43 pm

Today i got a 2.25" exhaust system put in it to prepare for the turbo. Its a bit vtec'y between 3-5k rpm but that should lessen as it beds in.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:02 pm

Good to see your back into it Snap!

Dan post video of sound please

So I got impatient and test fitted the front bumper, fits perfectly apart from the drivers fender which I have found a new one!

Got some colour on the door but it needs a few more coats.

So still heaps to do but we are getting there, gonna have some wheels and other bits to sell soon to.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:50 pm

Furai wrote:Good to see your back into it Snap!

Dan post video of sound please

So I got impatient and test fitted the front bumper, fits perfectly apart from the drivers fender which I have found a new one!

...

Dude that looks sweet!!!

Vid of exhaust as requested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qi0sYHmKE

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:26 am

Can't tell from the photos; were you able to keep that textured bit at the bottom part of the door?

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