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Idling - Listen to it purr...
The slow KLLKWTHPU Build.
Hey there peeps and peepetes. I copied this from another forum, hoping to continue there and here as well.
I got this car so I could do my college auto classes with something to do. Hey, if another classmate is building his 600+ AWHP Audi S4 in the classes AND gaining credit to do so. Why not me in the Kirby car?
Here it is. 210k + Mile body with a 160k+ mile engine (there or a bouts), original top (I think) . But in good condition. Hopefully I can fit a Roll bar WITH a welded in Harness bar due to the fact I have a glass rear window. I heard it was possible.
I'm going to build it for the track mostly although it will be a daily driver of sorts. Not really a garage queen (if you can call it that). Unlike other things, racing never goes out of style. Function=Form for me.
My plans are as follows.
Built long block.
Forced induction of SOME kind
Mega squirt PNP ECU.
New seat. (Cheap Authentic FIA Approved bucket seat.)
New steering wheel.
A crapton of bracing.
Willwood BBK. (Hopefully.)
Still deciding on coilovers.
ETC.
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2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here!
I think Corbeau or OMP are your go-to for the cheapest FIA approved seat. Looking forward to your build.
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I love track builds.
If I may be the voice of experience, focus on the reliability and safety of the car before the performance pieces like big brakes, F/I, etc. If you are new to the track or not, it is no fun trying to make sure the car is keeping together while trying to learn to drive the track faster.
Dual purpose cars are always a compromise, but not impossible.
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Welcome, where are you from? How about some photos of your miata project.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
Got new parts yo homie ballin keepin it real yolo hayhay.
Flyin Miata Frame Rail reinforcements, Clutch hydraulic rebuild kit including steel braided hose. A new speedo cable and stickers.
STICKERS!
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
That was my reaction while driving the car with the FM braces for the first time.
Get them.
Seriously.
The two main reasons I bought this were to PROTECT the frame rails and also stiffen the chassis.
I also replaced the speedo cable so now its a lot quieter and the needle no longer does the goofy goober.
The hardest part of the frame rail install was banging out the massive dent on the passengers side rail. The dent was next and below the fuel and brake lines.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
So I changed the plugs and wires.
I was very suprised on how much of a difference this made. And I'm planning on going COP's in the future. So much smoother and a VERY noticeable increase in power as well.
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2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here!
There's horsepower in them th'ar stickers. MT90 GL4 is the good stuff.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
I don't have many complaints about it but I just purshased some Ford MTF. I'm going to try that out.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
I changed all the clutch Hydraulics today.
Here is what the fluid looked like.
I figured since the fluid looked like a bunch of poopy ass farts covered in chocolate feces, the seals in the master and slave cylinders were shot as well.
I changed out everything and replaced the rubber hose and the curly Q hard line with a stainless steel braided line from 949 racing.
The pedal now feels consistent throughout its whole travel and the shifting is a lot smoother now.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
Here is a followup to that with pics of the old plugs. The wire boots were brown aswell.
This, the shifter and the clutch has got me wondering.
How long has it been since the timing belt was done?
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
Before I forget. Another thing I did was replace my front speakers. They were non functional when I got them.
So I replaced the Hydro Thunder edition speakers with some cheap Pioneers from best buy.
The radio isn't one of the biggest concerns of mine in this car. These speakers do the job just fine. I'm happy.
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Idling - Listen to it purr...
Maintenance first. Period.
Wouldn't my car look sweet though with coilovers and Enkei RPF01's on a tow truck?
The last 'major' maintenance issue I have to resolve is the timing belt. The condition is unknown to be, but I am grateful that The BP isn't an interference engine. (Until I get done with it.)
Next is my suspension. ALL the boots are torn. I'll be replacing those boots. (And ball joints if they are bad.)
Overhaul EVERYTHING with Poly. (except for the engine mounts.)
Get Coilovers. (Leaning towards Tein.)
Roll fenders.
Wheels and tires.
And than some loose ends.
FINALLY I'll start on the drive train.
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