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Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed May 29, 2013 4:23 pm

That looks much nicer! Cant help but feel you should have a bigger ducktail spoiler though,

Like this http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

harlansmart · Post by **harlansmart** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:04 pm

10/10

Those rims look like sick sexy dope & mean as all hell genuine JDM rolling stock, what are they & what did they weight in at vs. the others

Shane. wrote:That looks way cleaner!

Holy crap, to me that spolier you link to looks like some sort of over grown boomerang, YuK.

Furai wrote:That looks much nicer! Cant help but feel you should have a bigger ducktail spoiler though,

Like this http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu May 30, 2013 8:36 am

harlansmart wrote:10/10

Those rims look like sick sexy dope & mean as all hell genuine JDM rolling stock, what are they & what did they weight in at vs. the others

Shane. wrote:That looks way cleaner!

Holy crap, to me that spolier you link to looks like some sort of over grown boomerang, YuK.

Furai wrote:That looks much nicer! Cant help but feel you should have a bigger ducktail spoiler though,

Like this http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

LOL boomerang, at least the car will always come back to you (Probably because you couldn't get rid of it with that spoiler)

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Thu May 30, 2013 11:32 am

Thanks feels good to finally have a car I can show off. I'll pass on that wing, its a bit huge. I think I'll be going for a TougeRun style spoiler anyway.

Just a quick question, the trackday I'm going to, do you guys reckon this bar will be fine? Its a bolt-in bar too.. (sorry I know I'm whoring pictures all over the place, only way I can show you guys, last one, I promise)

chris · Post by **chris** » Thu May 30, 2013 11:39 am

Nice pictures.

I will be honest, get a new bar. I'm sure they will let you on.. but that bar will not do jack.

Get a 4 point bar. I think Kieran (Furai) has had one made up. Talk to him =]

Shane. · Post by **Shane.** » Thu May 30, 2013 12:26 pm

I like pictures, especially with backdrops like that. Whore away!

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Thu May 30, 2013 2:00 pm

You will have to have a talk to the track organisers. Some of those are actually pretty strong but personally I wouldnt trust it.

This is the one I got made up. Not super cheap though. 44mm MSNZ spec Rollbar. You can get a bolt in Cusco for about $700, this would be a similar price but shop around and get a solid quote. Mine was slightly cheaper because I did all the stripping of the interior and that.

Also this is welded in. Bolt in is for virgins as Bwarp would say.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu May 30, 2013 6:43 pm

How verticle is the main hoop?

Why haven't you gone for any diagonals or horizontal?

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu May 30, 2013 7:31 pm

because hes a tall lanky bastard and needs the seat back as far as possible

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Thu May 30, 2013 7:34 pm

Furai's got a rollbar, rad! (I'll race ya~)

Your car is looking great Skilful

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu May 30, 2013 7:38 pm

siren676 wrote:because hes a tall lanky bastard and needs the seat back as far as possible

But, the hoop goes to the floor,
like a proper one should, and instantly that must restrict seat positioning.
But, his seat Is mounted to the floor, so that helps anyway..

I'm just about getting mine done too,
But it's getting diagonals and harness bar...

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Thu May 30, 2013 8:08 pm

Diagonals can be added later if wanted, I wasnt keen on the restriction to rear view to be honest.

Main loop is not vertical, has a slight outwards stance at the bottom.

Also Corded Bowl, Ill race ya

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:38 pm

Tried repairing the tee piece on the thermostat housing but couldnt fit the drill in to make the larger hole for the tap so have had to disassemble half the motor to get the housing out.
After removing the housing and drilling the new hole we found out that ive been provided with a intermediate tap when i needed a starter one.
Dads hopefully going to try find the correct one for me tomorrow

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:23 pm

It's called a primary tap. I probably got one in my kit if you luck out. Is it M10 x125? Primary first then intermediate and then plug tap. FYI.Kerosene is a good cutting fluid for alloy

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:46 pm

Yeah i needed the primary tap, the size is 1/4" BSP

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Fri May 31, 2013 7:07 pm

I got BSW.Will check if i have BSP in that size. Will PMYou on that one.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Fri May 31, 2013 7:22 pm

Furai wrote:You will have to have a talk to the track organisers. Some of those are actually pretty strong but personally I wouldnt trust it.

Also this is welded in. Bolt in is for virgins as Bwarp would say.

Nice for some reason I never thought you had a rollbar, yeah definitely weld in bar. I've been given pricing of $700-$800 for a bar similar to yours, with some diagonal bars, weld-in and clears a hardtop too.

Tax refund is on its way, so should have myself a new bar then. I'd rather spend some money and stay alive than give myself a new haircut via tarmac.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 31, 2013 7:27 pm

Pretty sure they are 1/8 bsp not 1/4

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Fri May 31, 2013 8:04 pm

SLYDIT wrote:Pretty sure they are 1/8 bsp not 1/4

oh crap too late now holes already been drilled, someone told me to go 1/4" BSP.

Ah well, biggers normally better

theres definitely enough meat left in the housing to take a 1/4 fitting

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Fri May 31, 2013 8:28 pm

You can get a threaded reducer from engineering supplier if need be. Easier when ithey both BSP. Could try Waitemata Hydraulics. Auckland Engineering Supplies. Paykels etc. dependsvwhere you are located. Use the phone first....

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 31, 2013 9:30 pm

bsp fittings are sized by the inner diameter of the hose. so the threads are always MUCH bigger than what youd think. a 1/8" bsp thread is about 10mm actual size. for reference i used a 1/8" bsp fitting for the dual feed fuel rail mod

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:09 pm

today i finally got around to fixing my drivers door lock. I can actually open the door now!

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:55 pm

Furai wrote:You will have to have a talk to the track organisers. Some of those are actually pretty strong but personally I wouldnt trust it.

This is the one I got made up. Not super cheap though. 44mm MSNZ spec Rollbar. You can get a bolt in Cusco for about $700, this would be a similar price but shop around and get a solid quote. Mine was slightly cheaper because I did all the stripping of the interior and that.

Also this is welded in. Bolt in is for virgins as Bwarp would say.

Side on and boot shot pls

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:51 pm

Looks like mine without the Diagonal & harness bar.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:54 pm

Ah cool

How much does it restrict seat travel..
Unless yours is on the floor...

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