Whats arrived for your Roadster today

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:35 pm

Just keep an eye on the neck and back pains if you didn't get an xray.. First time I had a big crash it took 3-4 days before it got really bad...

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:18 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:This was the deal of the century - free.

Started cutting up my spare front bumper to make an airdam today. I figured I've got no money and a grinder so this is a good start. A sheet of ABS plastic will come vertically down from it with a hole cut for the radiator. Have the maths written down for what size it needs to be... The rear bumper still isn't cut. Anyone in Auckland knows today is not the day for powertools + outside.

I'd love to do this for mine lol. Will need to wait till I find a bumper for free =P

I've got a spare bootlid that I'm working out the aero for at the moment though.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:24 am

the courier dropped these off this morning.
basically a cheap set of 15"s that I will be restoring as a project.
Joel thinks they are SSR Mk2R and I think he is right, but as they don't have the SSR logo on them, they may be a cheap set of knock offs. One has a little kerb rash but they should look pretty good once given a repaint and polish. They should be a good project

this is a pic about 1min after the first application of paint stripper.... gotta love the industrial strength stuff.

Simonmx5 · Post by **Simonmx5** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:25 pm

I considered biding on those wheels, how much did they go for?

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:03 pm

I ended up getting them for $285

not exactly dirt cheap, but I have always like the look of 4 spoke wheels and rota zero plus's are over a grand for a new set and I shudder to think what a set of work equip 01's cost. Bearing in mind I am comparing 2nd hand and needing work vs brand new, I still considered them cheap enough to use as a project.

Simonmx5 · Post by **Simonmx5** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:48 pm

Pretty decent price for a set of 15's really.

dylann · Post by **dylann** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:02 pm

Definitely not MK2R's, I have a set of those myself however they could be considered similar.

Love 4 spoke wheels, can't wait to see the colour choice. Mine are dull polished personally :p

ch4ng · Post by **ch4ng** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:06 pm

Some mirrors.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:09 pm

they will certainly make your ride look unique!
never seen a miata with front mounted mirrors before, very retro

ch4ng · Post by **ch4ng** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:29 pm

Yeah, not being able to see out of the passenger side mirror was the second thing that I didn't like about the MX5, so these are so I can see. (hopefully it works)

Ok...and I got them to try be a little bit different, can't lie about that.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:06 pm

Because I am such a classy individual, I ordered a grumpy cat sticker for the back window. I feel it makes my car so much more suave and elegant.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:02 pm

Picked up a Fenix radiator after work today to replace the cracked factory one.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:04 pm

How's the quality and all that?

I'ma be getting one soon

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:19 pm

looks nice siren, hopefully it will spell the end of your coolant woes.

fingers crossed and hoping for the best for ya mate

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:26 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:This was the deal of the century - free.

Started cutting up my spare front bumper to make an airdam today. I figured I've got no money and a grinder so this is a good start. A sheet of ABS plastic will come vertically down from it with a hole cut for the radiator. Have the maths written down for what size it needs to be... The rear bumper still isn't cut. Anyone in Auckland knows today is not the day for powertools + outside.

I would use Polypropylene over ABS. ABS is in the Styrene family and although a lot stronger would still crack if hit by a flying stone. The ABS sheet wouldn't have any UV stabilisers in it either so it would go brittle over time... (Mind you...so would PP, but that would last a bit longer [I'm talking unpainted of course]).

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:59 pm

BRM wrote:How's the quality and all that?

I'ma be getting one soon

Build quality is excellent, even has an option for an auto trans cooler/power steer cooler.
Factory fans bolt straight up, although 1 bolt was about 2mm out.
Will probably fit it on saturday

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:03 am

Growler wrote: I would use Polypropylene over ABS. ABS is in the Styrene family and although a lot stronger would still crack if hit by a flying stone. The ABS sheet wouldn't have any UV stabilisers in it either so it would go brittle over time... (Mind you...so would PP, but that would last a bit longer [I'm talking unpainted of course]).

Interesting. Can you point me to a specific product/dealer? I imagine the product is still very flexible and easy to cut etc? Will end up being painted at some stage

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:02 pm

Well I guess I should post a picture of the car since I've picked up the car and it's running properly (after much hard work by Paul). It's nothing like it used to be when I dropped it off 6 months ago and my remaining wish list for the car is really small

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:21 am

Snapfrozen wrote:
Growler wrote: I would use Polypropylene over ABS. ABS is in the Styrene family and although a lot stronger would still crack if hit by a flying stone. The ABS sheet wouldn't have any UV stabilisers in it either so it would go brittle over time... (Mind you...so would PP, but that would last a bit longer [I'm talking unpainted of course]).
Interesting. Can you point me to a specific product/dealer? I imagine the product is still very flexible and easy to cut etc? Will end up being painted at some stage

I don't know what part of the county you are in, but most plastic sheet suppliers will have it...

DeeCee · Post by **DeeCee** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:06 pm

Fitted Mazdaspeed Momo steering wheel received a few weeks ago

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:20 am

Growler wrote:
Snapfrozen wrote:
Growler wrote: I would use Polypropylene over ABS. ABS is in the Styrene family and although a lot stronger would still crack if hit by a flying stone. The ABS sheet wouldn't have any UV stabilisers in it either so it would go brittle over time... (Mind you...so would PP, but that would last a bit longer [I'm talking unpainted of course]).
Interesting. Can you point me to a specific product/dealer? I imagine the product is still very flexible and easy to cut etc? Will end up being painted at some stage
I don't know what part of the county you are in, but most plastic sheet suppliers will have it...

You'll struggle painting polyprop, pretty much the only way to colour it is with a vinyl wrap. It's the stuff 10 litre paint buckets are made from.

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:51 pm

NicF wrote:
Growler wrote:
Snapfrozen wrote: Interesting. Can you point me to a specific product/dealer? I imagine the product is still very flexible and easy to cut etc? Will end up being painted at some stage
I don't know what part of the county you are in, but most plastic sheet suppliers will have it...
You'll struggle painting polyprop, pretty much the only way to colour it is with a vinyl wrap. It's the stuff 10 litre paint buckets are made from.

If you can print on Polyprop, you can paint on polyprop. You just have to treat the surface before hand...

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:58 pm

Absolutely right. However, flame treating with a gas torch gives variable results, and not many home workshops have a corona discharge apparatus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_treatment

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:44 pm

Im in Auckland and not too concerned if I can buy it in black. Will give a few ring arounds this week a go

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:07 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:Im in Auckland and not too concerned if I can buy it in black. Will give a few ring arounds this week a go

You could try Mulford Plastics in Penrose as a start. (http://www.mulfordplastics.com/)
I used to extrude plastic sheet many years ago so could have got you a sheet. Unfortunately that company sold up and the gear sold to someone in Chch.

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