Hoodedreeper's Eunos Roadster

[hoodedreeper]

After owning my other car for almost 4 years,it had come to a point where i couldnt do anything more to it. After driving the girlfriend's Toyota MR2,i wanted something RWD. Couldnt find an MR2 cheap enough until this little gem appeared for sale.

Mazda Eunos Roadster
1.6
Manufactured 1991
Imported and Registered in UK 1998

When i got it:

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A full service was first on the list and then came some modifications

re-located number plate,style bar,Custom Digital Camo Graphics,Mini Superlites 13x7j ET-7 with 175/50/13 bridgestone tyres,TA Technix Coilovers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_4394.jpg

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Which was followed by some sideways action...

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[hoodedreeper]

Lockwood Dials

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/IMG_0014.jpg

[NOV 2011] Time to get that Diff welded!

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Hard Top

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0040.jpg

Superlites got sprayed

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[DEC 2011] Stainless Exhaust System

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2011-12-14133933.jpg

Stainless 4-2-1 Manifold

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Pops flames

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvRbOcW5uKs&feature=youtu.be

[hoodedreeper]

[JAN 2012] Deep Dish Steering Wheel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0211copy.jpg

All Superlites now sprayed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0351.jpg

Fitted on the car (now with 185/60/13 tyres)

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Moustache now removed

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[FEB 2012] A minor accident at a drift day

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Bought some lexus lights really cheap,and changed them abit

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Fitted to the car

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[hoodedreeper]

Removal of the damaged wing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0031.jpg

Bumper was damaged aswell (was damaged when i bought the car) so removed that

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0029.jpg

Got the new door,wing and bumper on and decided to paint the whole car Military Desert Tan (i rolled it on)

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Took a 260 mile trip to London,UK to visit the Banksy Graffiti Tunnel (Banksy is a famous Graffiti Artist)

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[hoodedreeper]

[MARCH 2012]

TR LANE Roll Cage fitted (soft top removed aswell)

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Sparco Sprint V Bucket Seat fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0002-1.jpg

Sparco 4 Point Harness purchased

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Hard Top Painted Black

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[hoodedreeper]

Superlites got masked up and scotched ready for paint,i quite like the matte blue!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0417.jpg

Then Paint! (funnily enough i used Black Stone Chip)

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Although they're dry,gonna let them 'bake'. These wont be going on till Sunday

Next up was to cover and strip the car ready for the harness bar

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Harness Bar cut and lined up ready for welding

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Side brackets welded in place

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Metal tab welded ready for the harness

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PAINT! Originally i started to brush it on,but found it ALOT easier with a spray gun

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Seat back in and Harness fitted

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Fire Extinguisher fitted

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While the paint was in the gun we gave the Hard Top a coat to get rid of those roller marks

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[hoodedreeper]

[APRIL] Superlites are now fitted to the car

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Had a nice lil delivery,couldnt wait to get home and 'test' fit it (its only laid on top for the photos)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0498.jpg

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And thats how the car stands today

[The Driver]

:thumbsup:

[The Platypus]

That's badass. I love that black/cf and tan look.

[hoodedreeper]

Thanks :)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Wow this car is wicked! I love the color!

[hoodedreeper]

MASSIVE UPDATE!

Sunday just gone (29th April) i went down to Norfolk Arena for a Drift Practice. The track was extremely wet and muddy,but it was the best and most fun i've ever had. The car performed great as always,as the addition of the bucket seat and harness certainly improved things.

Big thanks to Mark for the photos!

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End of the day she looked like this (the colour around the side repeater is the actual paint,the rest is mud haha)

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Heres a video of the MX5 i put together


http://youtu.be/h2VJn7xST44

Slim Quick Release Boss Fitted

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I also started to work on the boot lid. I got another boot lid to chop about to save ruining my current one

Top Skin

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Frame fitted to the car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-04-26182515.jpg

Carbon Skin bonded on

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[hoodedreeper]

Boot Lid removed from the car and looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-04-27181640.jpg

A bead of Tiger Seal under the metal beams for more strength

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-04-27183302.jpg

Expanding Foam purchased!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-04-30174323.jpg

Quite a way to go....

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All done and all the excess trimmed off

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[hoodedreeper]

Fitted the boot lid today so thought i'd whore out with some photos

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Also made some Carbon Fibre door cards from 2 sheets of carbon. Made templates and cut them out with an angle grinder and dremel. Also bought some Leather Door pulls from a guy on MX5 Nutz,which finish the door off a treat!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0026-1.jpg

Also fitted some new gaitors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0037-2.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Had a nice lil delivery from the USA today! (took 8 days from purchasing to delivery)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-03163520.jpg

Garage Vary Style Lip!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-03164438.jpg

Test fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-03174851.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Fitted the GV Lip today after work

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0044-1.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0060.jpg

I also removed the stickers on the drivers side and fitted a new one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0039-1.jpg

With the Hard Top Spoiler on,it should just about clear it and still be visible :)

[hoodedreeper]

Tiny Update:

Hard Top Spoiler should hopefully be fitted tomorrow or Monday depending on weather

New item arrived today,feeding my addiction....

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[hoodedreeper]

I've been thinking about whether to cut my rear bumper or not. I've seen alot of people over at Club Roadster.net do it,but wasnt sure if it would suit my car.

So today i bit the bullet and went for it,here are the results! The edges need cleaning up abit more,and need to cut down the bumper supports

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0107-1.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Hard Top Spoiler is (finally!) fitted!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0122.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0123.jpg

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[hoodedreeper]

New purchase....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0197.jpg

GReddy Manifold (with relief cuts)
GReddy Intake pipe
GReddy Downpipe
T70 Hyrbid Turbo (brand new never been fitted)
Intercooler
Intercooler Hard Pipes (originally imported from the US)
Blitz BOV w/ silicone pipe
Heat Shields
Jackson Racing Fuel Pressure Regulator

++ PLEASE READ ++

The T70 Turbo is from a company called XS Power (previous owner imported it from the US). Some say its a cheap chinese Turbo,but research has shown there was problems upto 2008,but NOTHING since then. The instructions included are in english,no sign of any Chinese. I keep getting told different things,so i'm gonna go on my OWN accord,and use this turbo. If it goes bang,it goes bang!

From talking to the seller (local MX5OC member,who knows what hes on about!) said he used the standard GReddy kit on his Mk1 on stock management and it drove absolutely fine!

I know if i want to turn the boost up,i'll need bigger injectors etc etc and i'll need a stand alone ECU (Megasquirt),but this will be my first turbo'd car. I'll be starting off low PSi and build up from there.

He used the kit on his car for months,so just proves nothing is wrong with doing it that way :)

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[I<3flippyheadlights]

This Miata.... omg

[hoodedreeper]

:)

Painted the headlight covers in Black Stone Chip to match the Superlites

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-20172905.jpg

Also stripped the blown turbo off the manifold and trial fitted the new turbo to make sure it fits ok

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-27151908.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/2012-05-27152023.jpg

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Also fitted a Garrett T25 to the manifold to make sure that would fit aswell (with the studs removed,it would fit proply). I know if i used a T25 i'd need a new downpipe made

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546331_10151759735000311_791575310_24162698_156002 3303_n.jpg

Heres the condition of the Garrett

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/IMG_0140.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/IMG_0141.jpg

The crack runs right down the housing (couldnt get a clear enough photo)

Also should be picking this up from Law on MX5 Nutz

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6807024479_5af445e9d3_z.jpg

Should save the money and hassle of getting a new downpipe made to match the rest of the exhaust system :)

Just oil lines,air filter,retard the timing and it'll be ready to fit!

[hoodedreeper]

Heres a photo of the progress from the past 2-3 weeks

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376522_10151929214990311_916093611_n.jpg

Garrett T25 & New Gasket - fitted

Greddy Manifold & New Gasket - fitted

Intercooler & Hard Pipes - fitted

Blitz BOV - fitted

Oil Feed & Return - fitted

Just need to fit the Downpipe,Wideband and hook up the water lines. I've ordered my Megasquirt ECU,once thats here its time to tune the base map to suit.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Dude, what a great update! That first turbo was donezo, glad you got everything fitted. How many pounds you plan on running on this thing?

[hoodedreeper]

Want to start at about 6psi to begin with,i've never owned a Turbo car,so need to get used to boost. Then when money allows,i'll then go 10psi with bigger injectors,uprated clutch and brakes.

[tsingson]

Car looks great man! I like the tan but I also liked the digital camo. Either way it works.

[hoodedreeper]

Purchased some new wheels for the MX5

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0272.jpg





XXR 530 15x8.25j ET0

Should be expecting my 195/45/15 tyres tomorrow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0270.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0267.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0268.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Tyres arrived today!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0274.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0276.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0279.jpg

Test fit the wheels to find the new wheels use Slim Line Wheel Nuts,so need to order new ones before i can go any further :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0281.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0282.jpg

At least they look awesome :D

[Demon I Am]

not bad at all!

[hoodedreeper]

My new Tuner Wheel Nuts arrived today and fitted the wheels after work:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0341.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0339.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0319.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0331.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0332.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0335.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0301.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0293.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0297.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0352.jpg

[Muti007]

Man, so much time and work into a car that ends up looking so so terrible. Have to say though, youve got mad skills man, my hats off to you, I couldnt do 20% of what youve done and you dont seem to even break a sweat doing. I love most of the interior of your car, digging the new wheels, trunk lid and a few other things and wish you nothing but the best of luck. We just really disagree about what makes a car attractive I guess as I cant find one pic in this thread where I find the exterior of the car remotely tolerable. Well maybe when you first bought it and before you started to modify it it looked ok. Not that my opinion matters one iota, it aint my car!

Thanks for sharing your progress. Look forward to seeing what crazy direction you take it to next!

[hoodedreeper]

Thanks Muti007! I couldnt agree more,the paint job does let the car down,but i bought/built this car to learn how to drift in. Back in February i got hit in the side at a drift day,needing to replace the wing and door. Rather than trying to match paint that was 20+ years old,it was easier to get a tin of Military paint and a paint roller and do a DIY paint job. If i need to repair panels in the future,it wont be difficult to get a colour match and will save me money.

Depending how i get on drifting,if i end up leaving it as a street car,i'll look at getting a proper paint job to compliment the other modifications :)

[hoodedreeper]

Downpipe is now heat wrapped and fitted to the car. Car started first turn of the key and runs sweet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0369.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0366.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0368.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0370.jpg

RX8 420cc Injectors arrived:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0002-4.jpg

Compared to the stock 1.6 injectors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0011-3.jpg

Fitted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0012-3.jpg

Megasquirt ECU arrived:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0009-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0010-2.jpg

Collected this last Sunday,boot lid with a Genuine KG Works Spoiler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0003-2.jpg

Painted and fitted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0016-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0019-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0020-4.jpg

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I LOVE this car so much! The only thing I'm mad about is that you ditched the 13 inch wheels. Glad to see the turbo is working out for you :D

[tsingson]

Still looking good!

[hoodedreeper]

Had a member from MX5 Nutz come over today to fit and tune the Megasquirt ECU,heres a lil video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q8bU3vFphY&feature=youtu.be

MASSIVE smiles all round! Extremely pleased with how it runs and drives! Just need abit more fine tuning in Tuner Studio and she'll be perfect :D

[Big Red]

I love your car so far hoodedreeper, enjoy the turbo? :D

[treeafodo]

I actually really like the color you chose. Usually I'm not a fan of brown/beige but your car pulls it off really well. Keep up the good work.

[hoodedreeper]

I LOVE the turbo,extremely pleased with how its come out,things will only get bigger and better :)

[iamdallas]

I really like this thread. There's a lot of bawls here, and I. Couldn't have removed those minilites.

[hoodedreeper]

Cant fit the original washer bottle,so i've fitted a Washer Bag

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429962_10152074901395311_700386144_n.jpg

I got bored one evening:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284895_10152048083335311_2068676793_n.jpg

Had a friend of mine take a few snaps

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00001.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00002.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00004.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00009.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00010.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00001-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00007-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00006-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00009-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii148/macallf/MX5/20120826MC00010-1.jpg

Went to the local MX5OC meet Sunday,heres a couple of snaps

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/MX5OC%20Blickling%20Hall/IMG_0040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/MX5OC%20Blickling%20Hall/IMG_0038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/MX5OC%20Blickling%20Hall/IMG_0041.jpg

Getting the Megasquirt tuned again tomorrow,should hopefully sort out the idle and smoothen things out :) More updates to come!

[hoodedreeper]

Went to JAE at the weekend,and what an amazing show! The car didnt skip a beat the whole time there and it got lots of attention!

Turned the boost up,shes now running 0.6 bar (8.7psi),she pulls alot better now!

A couple of photos people took at JAE

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/615194_273546266090178_739548895_o.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/538929_417078938348461_1827748406_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/251728_10151226181120185_1676816957_n.jpg

Received my Classic Dash from Raydar on MX5 Nutz and fitted them today. Quality is top notch,instructions were crystal clear and very easy to follow!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0217.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0218.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0225.jpg

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Man this car is badass. 8.7 POUNDS!? Awesome stuff. The only thing I don't like, you giving up those sweet 13 inch wheels you had.

[hoodedreeper]

I do regret selling the 13s as they did look good,but IMO 15s suit the car better

[Muti007]

Hood, I love the wheels youre rockin now. Lovin the new dash too, nice!

[wannafbody]

Why the latches on the front fenders?

[ctrench]

GOD!!! RHD, turbo, and an awesome paint job... this car cant get much better!!

[hoodedreeper]

latches are 'quick release' so i can take the bumper on and off easily :)

More to come :)

[hoodedreeper]

Got a spare Rocker Cover and Inlet Manifold and had a go at spraying them up in VHT Wrinkle Black,didnt come out too bad. The textured finish has come out alot better now its fully dry,will get some better pics when they're fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0308.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0310.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0307.jpg

Got the MX5 weighed at a local Weigh Bridge last week and she came in at exactly 1000kg (i guess the 15s,roll cage,turbo kit,PAS,electric windows etc do add up). I'm not expecting to get the weight down to 900kg,but every little helps.

Found a photo online of a half stripped dash and really liked the look,so decided to bite the bullet and have a go myself.

Phase 1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20120917_185825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20120917_185848.jpg

Heater controls are out and so is half of the blower system. Just the main blower/heater unit in the middle,but i think i may struggle removing it with the dash still intact (dont really wanna remove it,as i know it'll never go back in right)

Also a lil video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9tKJPoYPBE&feature=player_embedded

[hoodedreeper]

Managed to get the dash out today,a couple of sneeky screws hiding in very awkward places but got round it. Removed the 2 hoses that come from the block through the bulk head and into the heater unit. Made a joiner for the pipes and removed the heater unit ok.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20120919_111650_zpsee7f511b.jpg

Sorted about the wiring but needs more work to make it tidy. Removed the centre bar to cut off the tabs (still needs re-doing) and also trimmed the dash board so it looks abit neater

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0313_zps8df70b05.jpg

Going to leave it at that for now,got a car show this Sunday and dont want the car still in bits before the show. Plans after the show are:

- Remove dash and clean up and finish the centre bar and get the bar powder coated.
- Cut out centre console on the dash board
- Make a new centre console out of aluminium
- re-route electric window switches,imobiliser and hazard/light switch onto new centre console

This will then get rid of the centre arm rest and should have everything together :)

[hoodedreeper]

Small Update....

Put some vents into the bonnet to help aid cooling,also fitted a raised headlight cover

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121003_155540.jpg

Painted my Rocker Cover

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121004_181000copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121004_181007.jpg

Got a few more updates coming within the next few days :)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I love this car man, so much.

[hoodedreeper]

Small update:

Got myself a spare T25 Turbo from a CA18DET (200sx S13). This will be going away for a full rebuild later on in the year/early next year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121013_174424_zps5d8a9b53.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121013_174358_zps91be5caa.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121013_174414_zpsc9a242f1.jpg

Today my Low Pro Headlights had arrived from JASS on MX5Nutz,so set about fitting them.

Jass had included instructions,some parts were a little confusing but i got there in the end. They still need fine adjusting,but i'm happy for now :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0353_zps115bd534.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0354_zps38afcc56.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0356_zps64c6a4fd.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Small update:

- Vacuum Hoses now changed to black
- Clear P-Clips on Rocker Cover now Black
- Polished Expansion Bottle Cover
- Black Oil Catch Tank Fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0474.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0477.jpg

Stoney Racing 14pc Ancilery Silicone Hose Kit (started to fit them,but need some more hose clips)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121108_150946.jpg

I won a Polished Slam Panel off ebay for £16 :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121202_132953.jpg

My custom Black Dials from Rlawton-Designer on MX5 Nutz arrived and fitted them today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0551.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0570.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0569.jpg

Still needing a 1.8 diff/driveshafts/prop,but with it being off the road and Christmas only round the corner i'm in no hurry :)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Car looks great man, good to see the turbo is doing nicely!

[hoodedreeper]

Heres a crap photo of them illuminated,realised i need brighter bulbs! For some reason 1000rpm doesnt light up,but does if i switch between sidelights/dipped...strange (never done it before) Guess thats something else i need to fix

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121202_183926.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Update!

About a month ago Speedhunters were on the look out for photo of MX5/Eunos/Miatas from all over the world. I emailed them some photos of mine on the off chance,knowing that it wouldnt get picked. The article went up and low and behold mine had been chosen! (about half way down)

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/miata-featurethis/

My LED bulbs came through the post so got round to fitting them in the dash. They light up a treat! Just need to trim abit of the dash to light up the bottom left corner abit more,but who needs to see under 2k rpm anyway :P

(forgot to clean the perspex lenses...oops!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0045.jpg

Yesterday was an early Christmas for me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121218_134855.jpg

Alloy Radiator from Japspeed
Twin 10" Slim Fans
1.8 Open Diff,Driveshafts and Propshaft
Alloy Washer Bottle

Today me and a friend fitted the Radiator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121219_120607.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121219_140239.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121219_140308.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121219_140337.jpg

I forgot i needed the fan shroud,so i fitted the original fan back on for now untill i can get some.

Also fitted an Alloy Washer Bottle from MX5Dan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20121219_140358.jpg

Even had time to split the 1.8 diff and cleaned it up ready for drifting. Didnt realise how much of a difference there is between the 1.6 and 1.8 diffs,looks like the 1.8 diff will be ALOT easier to weld up :) Happy days!

[I<3flippyheadlights]

This car is so badass, Merry Christmas!

[hoodedreeper]

Merry Christmas I<3Flippyheadlights although its just under a week away :P

[I<3flippyheadlights]

You got Santa early! You're good :P

[hoodedreeper]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0033-R.jpg

She's Back! I've been abit busy :)

Bonnet Pins and Aero Cups

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/546558_10152347470115311_142095055_n.jpg

Collected my custom centre console from the fabricators and mocked up the switches

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/12048_10152352053715311_1463901249_n.jpg

DEPO Oil Temp Gauge

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/522746_10152321244140311_1249349945_n.jpg

Stoney Racing Silicone Radiator Hoses

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/224929_10152384785310311_1546272515_n.jpg

The car was down at H&S Performance to have the Steering Rack replaced (had been leaking since Summer '12) and for me and mate to fit the 1.8 Welded Diff,Driveshafts and Prop

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_124614.jpg

Ordered a new Intercooler Kit from MX5Dan on MX5 Nutz. I ordered the Medium Size Intercooler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/543911_10152400087740311_826534193_n.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Comparison of the two Intercoolers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_142857.jpg

Throttle Body take off Assembled

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_145722.jpg

And fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_164334.jpg

Turbo Outlet assembled

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_155354.jpg

And fitted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_164353.jpg

Can see the new bottom radiator hose fitted,and heres the other rear one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_162044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_164407.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130109_165040.jpg

I've missed boost too much,glad its back on the road (at last!)

[Phatmiata]

Excellent, welcome back to boost !!!

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I love this car so fucking much. Ugh

[hoodedreeper]

A random photo from the other night...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/208379_10152449358010311_2066601941_n.jpg

Went to a Rolling Road day today

Outside waiting to go in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Pistonheads%20Rolling%20Road%2026-01-13/IMG_0037.jpg

Just about got on the rollers,even with the bumper off!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Pistonheads%20Rolling%20Road%2026-01-13/IMG_0016.jpg

She made 181bhp at the Fly and 158lbft. Very very happy!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/65206_10152453351865311_1587097230_n.jpg

And a lil video with the GoPro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNH2p-aKsM&feature=youtu.be

[hoodedreeper]

The MX5 passed the MOT today,so another 12 months of motoring on its way!

Treated myself to a GoPro Hero 3 a few weeks ago. Only just got round to buying a new memory card and have a mess about.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/409402_10152374367120311_554368408_n.jpg

My Mocal 13 row Oil Cooler,Thermostatic Sandwich Plate and Braided lines arrived today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/20130130_165237.jpg

Will be starting on the re-wiring of the centre console in just over a week's time,so hopefully that'll be done soon :)

[hoodedreeper]

Ordered a new Number Plate bracket from Jass Performance because the old wonky one was doing my head in!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/67902_10152512891530311_1228232829_n_zps73d218bd.j pg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/485340_10152519921720311_758652598_n_zps7a872be4.j pg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/391844_10152519976285311_367220440_n_zps4f13ee60.j pg

While i was out and about i tested out the new GoPro and caught this image :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/778771_10152520010080311_1577406363_o_zpsf51f90a6. jpg

You may remember me cutting my dashboard about and the Custom Centre Console i had made up. Me and a friend finally got round to fitting/wiring it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0005_zps15f9efb6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0010_zps016083b9.jpg

Still need to tidy up a couple of things but its almost done. As you can see we pulled the carpet out while we were there too :)

[hoodedreeper]

A few better pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0021_zps8aa1a096.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0035_zpsd656c053.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0032_zps6826781b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/20130211_174700_zpsb9417ce6.jpg

[I<3flippyheadlights]

As if the car wasn't cool enough already

[hoodedreeper]

Tuesday evening i dropped the car off at a local garage to have a full Vortex 2.5" Stainless Exhaust made.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0048_zps4a24beac.jpg

Oh,whats this? A custom shotgun backbox!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0049_zps0fbd5a24.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0050_zpseb38cdc0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0061_zpsdf4add97.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0064_zps3fc287da.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0066_zps93d86d95.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0068_zps13c6ab08.jpg

Downpipe is alot more simpler now :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0074_zps5737d098.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0095_zps91e3f7fb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_0092_zps5a8463f4.jpg

Apologies for the photos,it was cold and i forgot my tripod :/

[hoodedreeper]

A couple of daylight photos. Hoping to get a video this sunday :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_20130215_102738_zps39b2251f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/hoodedreeper/Mazda%20Eunos/IMG_20130215_102832_zpsff81b13c.jpg

[I<3flippyheadlights]

How loud is that thing on a 1 to 10 scale?

[hoodedreeper]

I would say about 7.5/10 :) It seems quite loud as it was dead quiet before

[hoodedreeper]

Heres the long awaited video! The video seriously doesnt do it justice,shes alot louder in person :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino_w5ry7lk

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Jeez dude, that sounds really mean. The car has really come a long way.

[hoodedreeper]

Ordered a set of HSD Duel Tech Coilovers from Driftworks and fitted them today and sure wasnt gonna let the Snow stop me, suprisingly didnt take long at all. The longest part was making sure they all sat level

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8544543723_7bb42a2316_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544543723/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8545639944_f8e4c19c69_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545639944/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8545639836_fe8807f4d0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545639836/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8545640242_d566f6b0e4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545640242/)

This looked awesome,but far too impracticle for the british roads

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8544543215_c2871e366b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544543215/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8544543123_4a6de90780_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544543123/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8545639316_52c71353b0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545639316/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8544542985_f4ca3872fd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544542985/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8544542785_f1244390a6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544542785/)

Also grabbed a photo of the new labels for the centre console

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8529/8545639050_6e6a6c53c5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545639050/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8384/8545639026_877a61a7fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8545639026/)

Trying out Flickr as Photobucket is being silly,its not too bad. Just a pain copy and pasting the img links

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I thought the bottom left one said, "Large Rock". I'm gonna say it a million times more, your car is incredibly bad ass.

[maharaj]

This looked awesome,but far too impracticle for the british roads

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8544543215_c2871e366b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8544543215/)



I think that might be a little too impracticle for any road! :)

[hoodedreeper]

Very true,luckily it didnt stay that low for too long

Took the car out to help bed the coilovers in on Maximum Soft. Found out i cant even park up a curb :( Thats the scrape marks you can see. Raised the rears 10mm and theres more clearance now,hopefully enough to have it driveable again :)

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225541_10152640141060311_440838186_n.jpg

[hoodedreeper]

Went to Norfolk Arena for the monthly drift practice. First time skidding properly since the car has been turbo'd. The day started off sodding wet with a very muddy track. Didnt take long to get back into the swing of things

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8565228341_64d3f42061_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565228341/)

The sun came out,track dried out and i was improving alot! First time i had linked the track several times,things were going well!

Until....

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8566324494_414b0250cf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8566324494/)

I spun out on the Kidney,facing the opposite way. BMW comes round the corner,luckily spotting i had spun so he slows down and straightens up. THEN he decides to clutch kick and hit me :/

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8565228145_df15d02f22_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565228145/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8566324242_237d1ff288_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8566324242/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8565227861_cf82470a43_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565227861/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8565227675_53f4699cf7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565227675/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8565227461_9e87790515_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565227461/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8565227203_0222ca4e9d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565227203/)

The car wasnt running right,found out that the Throttle Position Sensor had lost both its screws and air was getting in. Borrowed a screw from something else and it cured it. I rejoined the que and carried on skidding till 5pm,then it was home time

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8565226883_95418799bf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565226883/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8565226983_9031b1932f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8565226983/)

Wasnt a bad day in the end,could have been worse. Could have been a rear 1/4

[I<3flippyheadlights]

DAMN! Does the door still work? For some reason I think it is incredibly bad ass.

[hoodedreeper]

Door still opens (just) and locks :)

Here are some photos courtesey of Mark Callf Photography (http://www.facebook.com/markcallfphotography?fref=ts). Give him a look and a LIKE :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8569754854_af14dd5029_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8569754854/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8569754848_b264c3ea95_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8569754848/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8568656461_af09b8ce48_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8568656461/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8568656529_2f9ac4a779_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8568656529/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8568656583_e816372980_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8568656583/)

I'll be repairing the damage and giving it a lick of paint :) It'll be more cost effective to do it this way rather then buying another car and swapping it

Had my F1 Racing Stage 3 clutch arrive from the States today :) Not bad considering i ordered it last Thursday evening!

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/72390_10152662722415311_2023168958_n.jpg

[Martin]

Looks like you had a lot of fun! Well, except for the damage.

No helmets?

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Ballin so hard in those pictures. Glad you are fixing it, seems way more cost effective. Make sure to tell us how the new clutch performs. Those F1 clutches are cheap as hell.

[hoodedreeper]

Small update:

Ordered myself some Slime line Side Skirts

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8589328549_a35d0c9d6e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8589328549/)

Also got the new wing and door fitted

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8590430458_60b4d5e46b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8590430458/)

[hoodedreeper]

Believe its time for an update ;)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8609596959_b1c6d5f9c9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8609596959/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8609596913_b4380842d2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8609596913/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8529/8610702742_b3e4c3a02c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610702742/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8609596355_1b8afdcfbd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8609596355/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8610702278_86749f72a2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610702278/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8610702130_57f21fe119_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610702130/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8609595887_1ebcaeb06f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8609595887/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8610701772_ee876c8fa6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610701772/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8609595465_811c579f84_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8609595465/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8610701506_77fc20db1c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610701506/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8610701200_b06c5e8a3b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610701200/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8610701510_f0e54dda6f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8610701510/)

By no means is this perfect,still needs work to finish it :) I know its not a ££££ respray,but for a repair cost of £100 i cant grumble (minus the Carbon Fibre of course)

Still got a couple of other bits to fit,will update as soon as they're fitted :)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Did you paint that!? It looks AWESOME!

I didn't think your car could get cooler. But, it did.

Please share the details on the repaint and carbon fiber.

[Muti007]

Im not usually a fan of any unpainted CF unless the car is black or dark grey so it isnt noticeable, but I cant help digging this. What are the holes in the front bumper for?

[hoodedreeper]

I used a DIY roller to paint the car,same method i used when i painted it Beige :)

The holes in the front bumper is to help get more air into the Intercooler

[Muti007]

Oh ok, sweet. Love seeing functional details like that, hate seeing stupid mods just for the sake of the look. I was pretty sure the latter wasnt at all your style, glad I was right :)

[ZQQMIN]

I thought the bottom left one said, "Large Rock". I'm gonna say it a million times more, your car is incredibly bad ass. LOL at "Large Rock"

[Sarah]

Like the change in colour, looking very cool.:8):

[The Driver]

Wow! Digging thee white and "carbon"!

[wannafbody]

I like the panda look

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I used a DIY roller to paint the car,same method i used when i painted it Beige :)



You have a gift sir. Is that carbon fiber wrap?

[hoodedreeper]

Nope its all real

[I<3flippyheadlights]

daaaaaaaaaamn. You ball outta control.

[hoodedreeper]

Here are some extra photos which i werent originally going to post.

You can see in these photos that the paint finish is far from smooth as i mentioned in the previous post. But after driving it about and seeing it daily,i dont mind the rough texture as much now :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8618413215_d16eee75d6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8618413215/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8619519566_7279d46d4e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8619519566/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8618413093_e1295e1bde_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8618413093/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8619519390_da7d3bc1c0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8619519390/)

Clear Side Repeaters arrived today

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8402/8619467366_dba4a78709_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8619467366/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8618360597_2f8edc5cc3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8618360597/)

Also noticed that i was getting a smell of Fibre Glass when i first drove the car. As the Turbo sits close-ish to the bonnet,the bonnet was getting warm rather quick. So after a message sent out on Facebook,i had a Turbo Shield dropped off to me the following day. I also ordered some Heat Reflective Mat to put on the underside of the bonnet.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8619467528_4d4d7a8fb0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8619467528/)

And fitted

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8619467436_9f3e6039ef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8619467436/)

Took the car for a clear out last night and its cured the problem :) Also found out my Turbo is getting worse,and smoke on Over Run seems to be a frequent thing. May look into getting a GT25 or GT28 at some point,but these things arent cheap. Ive got a spare T25 here that i could get rebuilt,but as its not a ball bearing turbo,it'll only happen again later on down the line.Will ring round a few companies and see what i can get sorted in the future.

[hoodedreeper]

Carbon Fibre Canards now fitted :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8126/8618956451_bfa60fec8f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8618956451/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8620060586_9503f28a67_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8620060586/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8620060428_5a2f492d26_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8620060428/)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

How are you affording all this carbon fiber!?

[hoodedreeper]

i paid for it all 4-6 weeks ago and only just got round to fitting it. Had to wait for the car to painted/finished before fitting it all :)

[hoodedreeper]

Small update...

Sprayed the slim skirts today and fitted the Drivers side. Cant fit the Passenger side yet because the bottom of the wing is rotten so will wait till i can get another wing before fitting it.

Cant really see it in the photos but also gave the wiper arms a lick of paint as there was still beige paint on them from when i first painted it

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8627567395_90ba23df8c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8627567395/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8536/8628675136_f2ba715273_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8628675136/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8627567615_be68d1f551_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8627567615/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8627567541_079e1d5c01_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8627567541/)

[hoodedreeper]

Heres a Random photo from the other night

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8657734501_be27971e44_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657734501/)

Today me and a friend started to fit the rear wide arches

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8657729731_773915110c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729731/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8657729671_13dc307298_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729671/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8657729687_41778e65aa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729687/)

This photo is the opposite side but you get the idea

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8657729353_034f607ea8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729353/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8119/8658835248_543112f90b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8658835248/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8657729509_7063142932_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729509/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8658835146_054e7f1054_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8658835146/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8657729211_f89549de7c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8657729211/)

The paint needs re-doing around the arch as the heat from the welder blistered it and it started to chip off pretty bad. I've also got a set of Avon 205/50/15 Tyres ordered in through work,those should be fitted in the next week or so.

[hoodedreeper]

Quick wash before a meet last weekend

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8676011436_9775ba5272_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8676011436/)

A photos from the meet

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8675991456_d43ac17604_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8675991456/)

Went to get my new 225/50/15 tyres fitted today,but there seemed to have been an issue. The front wheels didnt want to turn. The rears would have gone on if the coilovers were raised abit but the camber would have to stay at 5 degrees to stop them hitting the arch

Because Drag Car.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8678547386_8a21ce4396_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8678547386/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8677441587_01877312bf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8677441587/)

I could have gone for 205 or 215 but they'd have to order them in,and time isnt on my side so had to play it safe and go with 195/50/15s. Raised the rear up abit to level it out and also got the camber adjusted. Front 1.5* and Rear 3*. The camber wouldnt go any lower as its maxed :/

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8678547210_fc09337a8e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8678547210/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8678547124_82d1a1a15f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8678547124/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8677441323_6f2cfb6ff2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8677441323/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8678546940_e1cb6766e9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8678546940/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8678546858_6bcb368df0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8678546858/)

Still low,but now practical enough for the roads around here :)

[hoodedreeper]

Back when if first got the car in August 2011 i had then missed the summer. I missed the summer last year as the car was off the road having the turbo conversion done. I sure as hell wasnt going to miss it this year!

Sourced a good condition second hand roof locally and they helped me fit it. Its amazing how the driving experience changes with the roof off. Least i wont have the hassle of removing the Hard Top,then having the rush back home if the weather suddenly turned

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8399/8701764071_85634b9537_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8701764071/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8702885808_219cb861fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8702885808/)

Photo at a local meet

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8701763835_6191839460_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8701763835/)

Also did a trial fit of some Yellow Vinyl on the headlights.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8555/8702885248_72e669a3fa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8702885248/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8702885456_88857586a2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8702885456/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8122/8702885430_cca4739bdd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93923515@N07/8702885430/)

Also bought an External Mic for the GoPro Hero 3 and did a test video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB5kd67Ji0c

[smac]

Liking the carbon, is it from Carbon Miata? and are those the Jass low pros?

[hoodedreeper]

Everyone except the bonnet is from Carbon Miata. Indeed they are Jass Low Pros :)

Gave the car a wash today ready for the MX5OC meet tomorrow

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Then used Meguiars Ultimate Polish and then sealed with Meguiars Ultimate Wax

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Then i finally got round to replacing my door speakers. These were the Kenwoods

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Dynamat Sound Proof fitted

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Vibe Edge 6.5" Speakers fitted. Door card re-positioned and riveted on

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[I<3flippyheadlights]

Nicest drift car out there.

[hoodedreeper]

Apart from its no longer a drift car ;)

I joined the MX5OC on a drive Sunday across the Suffolk Country Roads,and its the best day of driving i've ever had! The car performed extremely well and even had the company of my mapper Lawrence in the convoy in his boosted MX5!

I've got a couple of videos from the drive,but due to the length/size of the videos they take forever to upload :( Here are some photos from the day. The rest of the photos can be found on my Photography page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451647684927753.1073741826.106487689443756&type=1

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Took the car to H&S Performance today to get a few bits fitted.

Underseals and my P5 Frame Rails fitted

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O/S Rear Inner Arch hole

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Repaired/Welded

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Mocal 13 Row Oil Cooler w/ Thermostatic Sandwich Plate

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Wrinkle Black Inlet Manifold fitted

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Apologies for the photo quality,had to use my phone.

Heres another test video of the External Mic on the GoPro. This time its on the rear bumper next to the exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIVMVy1YafY

[I<3flippyheadlights]

No more drift car!? When did that happen?

[hoodedreeper]

Since i last went to a drift day and got hit again. When i painted it white thats when i decided not to drift any more. Every time i go i seem to get hit and have an expensive repair bill. Its going to be a fast road car now :)

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Good to hear man. Any plans for another drift car? Seems like you really enjoyed it/were awesome at it.

[hoodedreeper]

I loved it but if i got back intro drifting it'd have to be a car i didnt give a fuck about and wasnt gonna spend any money on. Problem being with this was i spent ALOT of money on the turbo conversion meaning it wasnt a tramp drifter and if it got damaged too bad then i'll loose alot.

I love drifting,but perhaps this isnt the right car at the moment.

[hoodedreeper]

Just put this together,the evolution of my MX5 in the nearly 2 years of ownership

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[wannafbody]

I kinda liked that Camo print

[hoodedreeper]

SlamMedia have just featured the MX5,> CLICK HERE < (http://slammedia.net/boosted-miata/#more-3547) to view the feature!

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Also just spent the previous weekend at a 3 day car show

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Had a slight accident. Tried pulling into a car park space but was abit tighter than i thought

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Repaired

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Some stickers

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[hoodedreeper]

Last sunday I headed over to a local Classic Car show

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Left the show and thought i'd make these:

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Bought a Greddy Type S BOV

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Excuse the blue Vacuum pipe,it was all I had laying about. Will get it changed to black at some point :)

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Heres a test video of the new BOV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0nJzFkiSeY

[hoodedreeper]

Today me and a couple of mates started to wire tuck the engine bay. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos as we went along.

All the wires passenger side (MAF loom,Horn,Headlight loom) got relocated to the inner wing. The diagnostic port and relays were tucked inside behind the dashboard. Also removed the washer bottle (Rain-X FTW!)

Drivers side was a little bit more tricky. We managed to put the Headlight loom and the sensors on the Thermostat housing through the inner wing. The Ignition Module was moved behind the fuse box. Was hoping to relocate the fuse box etc to inside the car,but it seems the main loom for that weaves behind the engine,which would mean engine out to do it properly. So we half tucked that side,doesnt look much,but looks a lot better.

We also fed all the vacuum hoses and wires underneath the inlet manifold. Also tucked the Injector wires too so it looks abit neater.

Apologies for the photos,first time using Adobe Lightroom and still getting used to it.

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[hoodedreeper]

The next step for the MX5 was to have the spare turbo rebuild. A week or so prior to me sending my spare T25 away,this lil gem popped up.

A Brand New Garrett T25g from a HKS Turbo kit for the NA6CE

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Only problem is,the exhaust flange is 4 bolt while my current T25 is a 5 bolt. Im in no hurry to get this fitted,so got plenty of time to source a flange & gasket :)

[hoodedreeper]

Bought the MX5 some new shoes. Rota RKR 15x9j ET0 :)

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Just in time for Japfest 2 Tomorrow :)

[atank]

Can't wait to see pics from JF...............

[Dandy]

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[maharaj]

New shoes look good!

[hoodedreeper]

Thank you for the kind words :)

Rewind back to last Sunday,i headed down Santa Pod for Japshow.

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I was with Jap Car Enthusiasts for the show,and they kindly awarded me with a Trophey! Most Unique Mod (turbo conversion). I know it may not be unique in the MX5 community,but I think I was one of few Turbo'd 5s at the show.

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Purchased a new gear knob at the show,fits quite nicely with the theme of the car

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Sent my 1.8 flywheel away to get skimmed. The Stage 3 clutch will be fitted along with the flywheel this coming Wednesday.

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Some rubber U channel to help neaten the heat shields up

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Today I travelled North to Donington for Japfest 2.

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My JapFest 2 Photos are now online,please take a look over at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.479275648831623.1073741836.106487689443756&type=3&uploaded=6

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Car looks so good, man. The new wheels are AMAZING

[hoodedreeper]

Thanks :)

Update!

Last Wednesday I got my Stage 3 Clutch and flywheel fitted

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It was about time I sorted out my interior,so I removed everything and work begun!

The centre bar needed grinding down and painting

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I then masked up all the loom and everything else that didn't need to be painted,and then painted the floor :)

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[hoodedreeper]

Small Update


Send the original rocker cover off to a friend to have Powder Coated. While I fitted that I also fitted a Jass Performance Front Engine Hook and Scuttle Cover from Mx5_Dan


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The engine bay is far from clean,will be giving a good clean tomorrow ready for a car meet this Sunday :)

[hoodedreeper]

Finally sorted out the looped heater pipe,originally looked like this

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And now...

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Fitted a Driftworks 4pt Harness 3" webbing (ALOT better than my previous 2" Sparco)

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Re-painted the inner parts of the wings and fitted some neo-chrome counter sunk washers & bolts (matches the wheel nuts :P)

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Also finally got round to changing the red silicone hose on the throttle body for a black one (no photo)

Couple of random photos from last night

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[hoodedreeper]

Lets rewind back 2 weeks from today....

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Myself and the girlfriend were leading a convoy of 15+ cars to a car meet a couple of hours away. Approx 40mins into the journey,went around a roundabout and the girlfriend starts shouting that theres smoke coming from the engine and she saw flames through the hole in the bulk head. By the time I had stopped,the inside of the car was full of smoke and smoke was pouring from the sides of the bonnet. The convoy of cars stopped behind and luckily someone had a fire extinguisher.

Managed to get a look around the car the following day and I found the cause of the fire.


The braided lines for the Oil Cooler had touched the Alternator,burning through which caused the oil to go everywhere,igniting at the same time at a guess. Luckily it wasn't a fuel line!!


Some will say its repairable,but I've had too much bad luck with this car (front and rear fires,aswell as impacts both sides). It was time to start fresh


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[BoBo]

I like the Flying Tigers Look. I wanted to do that on my old 92 but I ended up selling it.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Holy shit, man. Glad you are ok. I guess that explains the new car.

[hoodedreeper]

It does indeed :(

[theothersawyer]

Damn, sorry to hear about the fire! :( Glad you are okay though!

[wannafbody]

Looks like the Carbon Fiber was salvagable...digging the purple car, sure it will be epic.

[Big Red]

Very lucky it was not a fuel fire...... could have been a lot worse. Should be a nice incentive to carry a extinguisher now ;)

Well done on acquiring your new car, Keen to see what you do to it & I hope you re-do the stuff that caused the heartache and build it better than before ;)

[hoodedreeper]

So today me and the other half finished stripping the White MX5,should be scrapped tomorrow :) :(

Please excuse the photos,only had my phone

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[Stealth97]

So much work on this car, just to see it scrapped. What a shame :( good luck with the new car!