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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! Greasemonkey2000's Avatar
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    Sweet parts as usual Steve! Can't wait to see the cluster all together with the Revlimiter gauges and glass! Adam did such a great job on sourcing the glass and finding a outfit to cut it and the pain staking time he put into that project will be much appreciated once you install them because the ani reflective glass makes a HUGE difference!

    In fact I think Adam aka Revlimiter should work out a deal with RS Products and KG Works to supply them with his anti reflective glass because once you see the difference you will wonder why RS or KG hadn't figured this out a long time ago!
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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
    - Advanced Cam Timing +14 Degrees
    - Arrive Intake Pipe
    - Beatrush Radiator Cooling Panel
    - Carbon Miata Black Silicone Cooling Hoses
    - Gates Racing Performance Timing Belt
    - Koyorad 36mm Hyper-V Core Aluminium Radiator
    - Mazdaspeed Ignition Leads
    - Mazdaspeed Oil Cap
    - Mazdaspeed Radiator Cap (1.3 Bar)
    - MiataRoadster Short Shifter
    - NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
    - Mazdaspeed Induction Box
    - Mazdaspeed Panel Air Filter


    SUSPENSION & HANDLING
    - Beatrush Rear Strut Brace
    - GarageStar Delrin Door Mounts
    - Mazdaspeed Front Strut Brace
    - Ohlins DFV Coilovers


    WHEELS, BRAKES & TYRES
    - Goodridge SS Braided Brake Lines
    - Goodridge SS Braided Clutch Line
    - KICS 5mm Spacers (54.1 Hubcentric)
    - Pirelli Cinturato P1 Tyres (185/60/R14)
    - RS-Watanabe Type-A (14x6.5 +9.5 Final Offset)
    - RS-Watanabe Centre Caps
    - RS-Watanabe Lug Nuts
    - RS-Watanabe Valve Stems


    EXTERIOR
    - B1 Hybrid Polarg Parkers and Tail Lamp Bulbs
    - Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades
    - Front Number Plate Mounting Bracket
    - KG Works Chrome Washer Nozzles
    - Nielex Fuse Box Sticker
    - NoPro Washer Bottle Relocation
    - Philips 4300K Crystal Vision Headlamp Bulbs
    - Raybrig Crystal Reflector Headlamps
    - Runabout M2 Mirrors
    - ZOOM Engineering Amber Side Indicators
    - ZOOM Engineering Eunos Lotus Emblem
    - ZOOM Engineering Retro Fuel Lid


    INTERIOR
    - Arrive Mahogany Wood Handbrake Handle
    - Carbing DASH Foot Rest Pedal
    - HKB Boss Kit
    - J-F Customs Tan Leather Gearshift Boot
    - J-F Customs Tan Leather Handbrake Boot
    - JASS Performance Sun Visor Plugs
    - JDM Eunos Sunglass Holder
    - JDM Eunos Chrome Door Sills
    - Joyfast Chrome Gear Knob (Super Short)
    - Joyfast Chrome Handbrake Button
    - Nardi Classico 360mm Wood Steering Wheel
    - RevLimiter Gloss Black Vent Rings
    - RevLimiter Retro Window Switch
    - RevLimiter "Type MX-5" BRG Door Sill Inserts
    - RS Products Classic Retro Cluster
    - RS Products Classic Retro Switch
    - Vintage Mazda Chrome Cigarette Lighter
    - Zeromotive M2-1002 Style Pedals


    MAINTENANCE/OEM REPLACEMENT/MISC
    - Carbon Canister Delete
    - Reconditioned Wiper Arms
    - OEM Camshaft/Crankshaft Seals Replacement
    - OEM External Tensioner Belt/Idler Bearings Replacement
    - OEM PCV Valve Replacement
    - OEM Rocker Cover Gasket Replacement
    - OEM Rubber Pedal Replacement
    - OEM Shifter Insulation Replacement
    - OEM Thermostat Replacement
    - OEM Third Brake Light Gasket Replacement
    - OEM Waterpump Replacement
    - OEM Panasonic Battery (Replaced 28/07/16)


    02/08/2016

    Mazdaspeed Induction Box + Mazdaspeed Panel Air Filter
    I was extremely lucky to have scored this Mazdaspeed Induction Box from Yahoo Japan. I've wanted one ever since a friend showed me a picture of it. Given the fact that it's a pretty rare item made it that much more appealing. I still have the ARC Induction Chamber and the ARC Induction Box too and they are very nice items as well. I decided to hold on to these items for the time being in case I decide to get another MX-5 in the future. Who knows, right?

    Mazdaspeed Induction Box.



    ARC Induction Box VS Mazdaspeed Induction Box.



    ARC Panel Filter VS Mazdaspeed Panel Filter





    Before.



    After. Goes well with the rest of the gold/green bits in the engine bay.






    OEM Panasonic Battery Replacement
    The car wasn't starting as well as it used to and I was pretty certain the culprit was the battery. It came with the car when I received it so I have no idea how long it's been in there for. However, I was able to score a genuine OEM Panasonic battery and proceeded to swap it out.

    Old battery.



    Genuine OEM Battery Part number.



    Old vs New comparison.



    Installed.



    What I used to get the bolt off from the negative terminal. 10mm deep socket and a longass extension haha!




    Also, I received this from Japan. BeatRush aluminium under panel tray. The box was massive! Will be installing this when the car goes in for its next service. It's blue because it hasn't had the wrapping film peeled off it yet.





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  5. #138
    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Couple of photos from a recent meet.





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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift oldgrayleather's Avatar
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    beautyful!!!

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    What a car... That bay is amazing

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    2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here! benpopham's Avatar
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    Your engine bay is the best, so many Mazdaspeed pieces. Living the dream!

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Proyea View Post
    beautyful!!!
    Quote Originally Posted by artcentermiata View Post
    What a car... That bay is amazing
    Quote Originally Posted by benpopham View Post
    Your engine bay is the best, so many Mazdaspeed pieces. Living the dream!
    Thanks guys! Few more goodies coming in real soon. Going to be ordering some sweet Nakamae interior bits 'n pieces too!

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
    - Advanced Cam Timing +14 Degrees
    - Arrive Intake Pipe
    - Beatrush Radiator Cooling Panel
    - Carbon Miata Black Silicone Cooling Hoses
    - Gates Racing Performance Timing Belt
    - Koyorad 36mm Hyper-V Core Aluminium Radiator
    - Mazdaspeed Ignition Leads
    - Mazdaspeed Induction Box
    - Mazdaspeed Oil Cap
    - Mazdaspeed Panel Air Filter
    - Mazdaspeed Radiator Cap (1.3 Bar)
    - MiataRoadster Short Shifter
    - NGK Iridium Spark Plugs


    SUSPENSION & HANDLING
    - Beatrush Rear Strut Brace
    - GarageStar Delrin Door Mounts
    - Mazdaspeed Front Strut Brace
    - Ohlins DFV Coilovers


    WHEELS, BRAKES & TYRES
    - Goodridge SS Braided Brake Lines
    - Goodridge SS Braided Clutch Line
    - KICS 5mm Spacers (54.1 Hubcentric)
    - Pirelli Cinturato P1 Tyres (185/60/R14)
    - RS-Watanabe Type-A (14x6.5 +9.5 Final Offset)
    - RS-Watanabe Centre Caps
    - RS-Watanabe Lug Nuts
    - RS-Watanabe Valve Stems


    EXTERIOR
    - B1 Hybrid Polarg Parkers and Tail Lamp Bulbs
    - Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades
    - Front Number Plate Mounting Bracket
    - KG Works Chrome Washer Nozzles
    - Nielex Fuse Box Sticker
    - NoPro Washer Bottle Relocation
    - Philips 4300K Crystal Vision Headlamp Bulbs
    - Raybrig Crystal Reflector Headlamps
    - Runabout M2 Mirrors
    - ZOOM Engineering Amber Side Indicators
    - ZOOM Engineering Eunos Lotus Emblem
    - ZOOM Engineering Retro Fuel Lid
    - Depo Clear Front Indicator Lamps


    INTERIOR
    - Arrive Mahogany Wood Handbrake Handle
    - Carbing DASH Foot Rest Pedal
    - HKB Boss Kit
    - J-F Customs Tan Leather Gearshift Boot
    - J-F Customs Tan Leather Handbrake Boot
    - JASS Performance Sun Visor Plugs
    - JDM Eunos Sunglass Holder
    - JDM Eunos Chrome Door Sills
    - Joyfast Chrome Gear Knob (Super Short)
    - Joyfast Chrome Handbrake Button
    - Nardi Classico 360mm Wood Steering Wheel
    - RevLimiter Gloss Black Vent Rings
    - RevLimiter Retro Window Switch
    - RevLimiter "Type MX-5" BRG Door Sill Inserts
    - RS Products Classic Retro Cluster
    - RS Products Classic Retro Switch
    - Vintage Mazda Chrome Cigarette Lighter
    - Zeromotive M2-1002 Style Pedals


    MAINTENANCE/OEM REPLACEMENT/MISC
    - Carbon Canister Delete
    - Front Tie Down Hooks Removed
    - Reconditioned Fuel Line Metal Shroud
    - Reconditioned Wiper Arms
    - OEM Mazda Camshaft Seal Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Crankshaft Seal Replacement
    - OEM Mazda External Tensioner Belt Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Fuel Filter Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Idler Bearings Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Oil Filter Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Panasonic Battery Replacement (Replaced 28/07/16)
    - OEM Mazda PCV Valve Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Rocker Cover Gasket Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Rubber Pedal Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Shifter Insulation Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Thermostat Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Third Brake Light Gasket Replacement
    - OEM Mazda Water Pump Replacement


    13/08/2016

    Depo Clear Front Indicator Lamps
    I noticed that my passenger side front indicator lamp (driver side for you folks in the US) was getting condensation quite badly and it wasn't going away any time soon. I do have a spare set of OEM lamps I picked up for cheap second hand but I managed to get my hands on a set of these Depo clear front indicators. They look OEM and instead of using an orange reflector inside the lamp, these use an orange bulb. These came with a set of chrome bulbs which blink orange when activated.

    Condensation building up on the OEM lamp.



    OEM and Depo comparison.



    Before.



    After.





    I didn't take any photos of this step but it did require me to do a bit of soldering as the OEM parker light wires needed to be cut and the Depo parker wires needed to be soldered mainly because the fittings were not transferrable.

    Overall, I think it looks fantastic. Still has the OEM look without the orange reflectors.
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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Car will be going into the shop next week to get a minor service done and some new parts put in, namely a new clutch and flywheel, slotted rotors and some new pads among other things. Also had the intake manifold and rocker cover reconditioned and painted in satin black so they will also get replaced along with new gaskets.

    Before.



    After.



    Decided to take advantage of some awesome weather Sydney has been having lately. Met up with some friends and went for a drive before it goes in for its new parts.

    Same same but different. NA6CE "91-BRG" and NA8C "96-BRG"



    Dan's awesome NA6 filling up at the petrol station before the drive.





    RS-Watanabe's with soft top and BBS Mahle's with hard top.



    Middle of nowhere.



    Cooling off.



    Engine bay.



    Sublime Point Lookout.

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Care package from K.G. Works Japan. Since I'm going for the classic vintage roadster theme with my MX-5, I've always wanted to get the K.G. Works rear view mirror as I think it looks amazing and fits the vintage theme very well. The NA8 MX-5's from 1996-1997 has the rear view mirror mounted on the windshield and the K.G. Works vintage rear view mirror were only made for the NA6 MX-5's and the early NA8's where they have theirs mounted on the frame of the car in the middle, which incidentally is where the interior dome light is in my car.

    From what RustRat tells me, I need to fabricate a plate and forgo my interior light to install this awesome piece. It will add to the vintage look for sure.







    What it will look like when installed. Should look great!

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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift HarryB's Avatar
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    This looks so much better in person; had seen photos before but at some point I had the chance to take a close look to Peters' (RustRat) and it is simply an amazing item. Fits great the overall theme of your BRG as well!!

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Friend of mine recently took delivery of this : An NA6CE JDM Eunos Roadster with an M45 Jackson Racing supercharger! Funny how things have a way of working themselves out. This very car was the car that made me initially fall in love with MX-5's. I had come across the previous owners build thread which started back in 2010. I had been quietly following his build and was impressed at his attention to detail, OCD and also the obvious love he had for his car.

    Check out that thread by clicking here.

    Anyway, come September 2015 I was in the market for one and although this specific car was not up for sale, I decided to send him a PM on the forum saying that if he wants to sell it, I'd be willing to buy it from him. However, he had been inactive on that forum for a while and he never responded to my PM and I had no other way to get in contact with him. Then, December 2015 came and I purchased what is now my 1996 NA8 BRG MX-5.

    One day I was having a chat with a close friend of mine when he asked me whether I had any plans for the motor; whether it was to go forced induction by either supercharging or turboing the car or keeping it NA by going ITB's. I told him that I initially really wanted a particular MX-5 which was supercharged but told him I sent a PM and didn't get a response and couldn't get in touch with the owner. I showed him the build thread and as it turns out, my friend was friends with the owner! Small world indeed. He told me that the owner of the blue MX-5 had moved on to Porsches but from what he knew, he still had the MX-5 in his possession but it hardly got driven. Eventually I was introduced to him in person by my friend when we all met at a Porsche Concours Event which was being held by the Porsche Club of NSW. I finally got to meet the owner of the MX-5 which made me initially want to get one in the first place!

    I told him the full story and he tells me that he had actually been wanting to sell for about two years or so as he was renovating his house and he simply didn't drive the car anymore since his work got relocated and was using public transport most of the time anyway. He said that he would probably be putting it up for sale soon and the reason why he didn't do it earlier was because he just got lazy. As all this was being told to me, I had another friend who was also looking to buy an MX-5 as well. He had been doing a little bit of research and had seen a couple of MX-5's already but most were banged up and not in good condition at all. I told him about this supercharged NA6CE which could potentially be up for sale. Long story short, I introduced the owner to my friend who was looking for the MX-5, a deal happened, and now my friend is the new owner of a supercharged NA6CE (which comes with a lot of goodies including that supercharger); the car that could have potentially been mine had I known my close friend was friends with the owner!

    Anyway, took some snaps for a quick impromptu photoshoot. Proper photoshoot still to come.





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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! WASABI's Avatar
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    Great build all around! Bravo!

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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift NCGreasemonkey's Avatar
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    I know all you BRG guy's are a little "off" from too many hot toddies in the 'Club'. Just nosey why you didn't sell your buddy yours and buy your inspiration?

    Just curious.

    I know that I am attached to my (or is the reality I'm her's) Noir now. And I understand.
    ... Rick

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    ...and don't be like an NCGreasemonkey.
    For the thread on Noir click below
    http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....e-light-Slowly

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCGreasemonkey View Post
    I know all you BRG guy's are a little "off" from too many hot toddies in the 'Club'. Just nosey why you didn't sell your buddy yours and buy your inspiration?

    Just curious.

    I know that I am attached to my (or is the reality I'm her's) Noir now. And I understand.
    Why I didn't sell my BRG and buy my inspiration? Because although the supercharged NA6 is what initially sparked my interest in an MX-5 to begin with, the NA8 that I ended up with was literally a blank canvas for me to create my own journey as it had zero mods and zero rust. I've already began to put in time, money and effort into it with the thought of never selling it ever so I guess you can say I'm in way too deep and way too attached to let her go ;) Plus, at least this way if my friend and I ever wanted to swap cars for a day or so, we can since we live pretty close to each other!
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