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    You would be better served putting the heat insulation on the underside of the transmission tunnel than under the bonnet. Even some under the fuel tank where a larger, aftermarket exhaust passes under it.

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    You would be better served putting the heat insulation on the underside of the transmission tunnel than under the bonnet. Even some under the fuel tank where a larger, aftermarket exhaust passes under it.
    Yep. Noted! Thanks for the suggestion and I'll probably take your advice and do just that ;)

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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
    - ARC Induction Box
    - ARC Panel Air Filter
    - 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 1.3 Bar Radiator Cap
    - 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


    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 "Type MX-5" BRG Door Sill Inserts
    - RS Products Classic Retro Cluster
    - RS Products Classic Retro Switch
    - Vintage Mazda Chrome Cigarette Lighter
    - RevLimiter Retro Window Switch


    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


    20/06/2016

    RevLimiter NA Retro Window Switch
    Received the retro switches from Adam (thanks again mate!). The part is again, very nicely put together. Promptly installed them. Installation didn't take more than 10 minutes or so. Very simple, very easy, very nice. Retro interior coming along one mod at a time.

    Ordered the black version of the retro switches.



    Installed.



    Interior coming along, slowly but surely.



    Also received this in the mail today, all the way from Osaka Japan. Toda Sports Clutch and Toda Lightened Flywheel (4.5kg / 10lbs).



    This also came in today. RacingBeat NA Sway Bar End Links. Two sets for both front and rear sways to relieve preload.

    Last edited by BRGNA8; 07-08-2017 at 12:19 AM.

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    2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here! benpopham's Avatar
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    Classy interior!

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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
    - ARC Induction Box
    - ARC Panel Air Filter
    - 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 1.3 Bar Radiator Cap
    - 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


    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


    24/06/2016

    Zeromotive M2-1002 Style Pedals
    Received some more interior dress up bits. M2-1002 style pedals by Zeromotive. The install was pretty straight forward. In fact, Adam from RevLimiter did a pretty good write up and DIY but even if you did not have his guide, it's not that hard to figure out. I think it compliments the interior quite nicely. Should look even better once I get the Nakamae interior bits.

    M2-1002 Pedals with mounting bolts.



    Installed.



    Another delivery received today, this time from Dixcel Japan. These are my front and rear slotted rotors which will be installed when I get the clutch/flywheel done and the minor service.



    I have a set of front and rear OEM Brembo pads but I'm looking for some Carbotech pads, however I'm just concerned whether they will squeal at low speed braking. Don't need a crazy compound as the car isn't going to be tracked any time soon and squealing brakes on a non-track car is one of my pet peeves.

    Anyone have any experience with Carbotechs on their cars?
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    6,000 rpm - mere mortals would shift HarryB's Avatar
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    Stay with the Brembos.. Carbotechs are great for track use but they DO squeal and dust.

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    Finally just saw this thread. Like everyone has already said.....my God...amazing. Everything about your car looks right - but above all that....THOSE WHEELS. I don't think there's an emoticon to address my sentiment for those wheels

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    Quote Originally Posted by benpopham View Post

    Ah yes! Gianni's NA6! I love this thing! So many goodies! I believe he has a build there on here somewhere too!

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    The last Sunday morning drive I went to was back in April and back then, the car was still on stock suspension and stock wheels. Now that the wheels have been swapped over to the RS Watanabe's, the suspension sitting on Ohlin DFV's, the car receiving a full alignment and camber/caster/toe being dialled to spec, it was a great opportunity to go for a drive and stretch its legs.

    Yesterdays drive was through the Royal National Park which is a popular destination for car and bike enthusiasts alike. Some great winding roads and scenery to match. I'm very happy to report that the car simply ate up the corners and felt solid and planted every step of the way. I'm really enjoying the car and happy with how it handles right now. I wonder how much of an improvement installing the frame rails and butterfly brace will be?

    Here are some rolling shots.











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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power BRGNA8's Avatar
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    My friend Daniel decided to vlog and record our Sunday Morning Drive through the Royal National Park. Some great footage was captured with the use of multiple GoPros, DSLRs and even a drone! I also did a car swap with him let him drive the MX-5 for a bit while I got to drive his cool little Renault Clio RS.

    Check out his YouTube videos on his channel for more awesome creative content!


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    5,000 rpm - there be torque here! Greasemonkey2000's Avatar
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    Really liked the video and the great variety of cars!
    '01 NB2 aka MisF1re: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....218#post207218
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    I contacted Adam from RevLimiter a while ago to ask him if he could make me a custom set of gauge faces as I wanted something which would make the cluster fit the retro theme. I decided to go with the RS-Products Type RS gauge faces but with a little bit of customisation, such as higher red line on the tach and green backlit on the faces. As always, workmanship is second to none and the end result looks fantastic! Always a pleasure dealing with Adam.

    Also grabbed the RevLimiter low reflective/low glare lenses for my RS-Products cluster. The glass, as nice as it is, reflects too much with the top down on a sunny day and makes it hard to see the gauge cluster. Hopefully by replacing them with these it will improve it.

    RevLimiter Type-RS Gauges + Revlimiter low glare lenses.

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    Latest pick up from YJA.

    Mazdaspeed NA8C induction box made by ARC Magic







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