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After reading a post referring to what we have spent on our cars, this spurred me on to, well not add it up but a least to put together a spec list, sure there are things I have missed, so I’ll treat...

Time for a bit more of on update, to get this ready for the summer, and some progress through the lock down we are currently going through.

Got a fair few job to finish that were rushed last...

Been a busy couple of weeks, managed to survive Le Mans which was an incredible.

Back to the RS.... Start with the most exciting transformation.

Picked up the seats last week, pics of them...

Time for an update some good progress made although spending some time looking for parts I stored away 4 year ago’s is a challenge, some in the house attic, various rooms in the house and in a garage...

Martin thanks for sorting

Can I ask what you modified???

Time for an update......
*f'k
Was away all weekend at Cadwell park, and now looks like i have not many weekends free to get this finished before July,*f'k
*f'k
First up the dash is back in, with...

Wow i worked out how to get the photos working....
I have this build ion other forums, but will update this in line with that one, for the reassembly
Off for blasting...

Hi are you still looking for one?? Just seen your email and replied.....

I think this needs an update :frantic:

I have one in the U.K. in the yellow colour and can ship world wide...

Drop me an email

thomasjenkins@hotmail.co.uk or a PM

Ha ha good work.....
I'll register and keep it updated, nutz is pretty quiet these days.... so will start a post over on mighty for both Mazda cars...
I have a Facebook page also...

Thanks..... coming along well now...I may put a thread up on there???

Time for an update, to show whats been going on....

Engine covers on - Brand new one
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Weekend update time...
First of all got myself a flare... Extra JDM points... Came standard on JDM car I believe......

Some more progress this week....

CAS removed and cleaned up, and new o ring installed, old one was very brittle......

Quick update, got a few hours on the project this weekend,
First up was to rebuild the starter motor...
Before...

Been a while for an update,
So first up the alternator having some attention, all stripped down......

So got some time on the engine this weekend… Time to start butting stuff back together…. Finally…
Oil pump ready to go back on with new gasket and o-ring...

So....
Picked up the bolts and fastenings from electro players...
I'll let the pics do the talking...

Mass of bolts being sorted.......

Hi
They were pressed in with a 12 t press, using this document as a guide..
http://www.lightweightmiata.com/documentation/parts/MX5%2094%201%20OF%203%20CHASSIS.pdf

Unpacked the rest tonight...

Wishbones with Moog upper ball joints
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/jenkt4130/Mazda%20MX5%20RS%20Ltd/B0F923FB-F0D1-4D86-9296-6D622326B0EB_zps06si3xkt.jpg...

The rest of the parts that were e coated...

Stabi bar links with new bushes pressed in
All four tow hooks, engine mounts and brace bars....
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A little bit more work on the car

All e coated wishbones, with new OEM bushes pressed in...

All new suspension bolts would be around £200... And some you cannot get...

Plan is to clean them up and get them plated, any that Dolby come out very good when played will be replaced...

Made a purchase this week... Bench grinder with brass wheel

So set to work starting to clean the bolts ready to take to the electroplaters next week.....
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