White NA from France.

[Tabasco]

I sold my track car this summer to get a funny roadster! I am really happy to found this used car in really good conditions. All services are known, only two previous owner.

I baught it in Germany (I am French), the car has 122000km and was produced in April 1993.

The car will stay stock, through the time I will change all what needs...

Next step is timing belt, oil & oil filter, cooling hoses change.

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3711.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3712.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3713.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3715.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/82/89/36/mx-510.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3511.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3512.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3514.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3517.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3518.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3519.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3522.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3527.jpg



The new parts for the HUGE spring service:

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3610.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3611.jpg

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/82/89/36/img_3612.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/82/89/36/img_3813.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/82/89/36/img_3811.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/82/89/36/img_3812.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/82/89/36/img_3810.jpg

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/82/89/36/img_3910.jpg




In January i will add new tyres on the original wheels and sell the 15" (in red).


In the future I will put some MKII brakes.

[Phatmiata]

Excellent first post!! Great looking MX5 too!! Welcome to our forum

[Tabasco]

Hi! Still waiting for selling the Artec wheels (grey and red painting). So I put the summer wheels of my daily driver. They come from a nice FR machine well known in Europe. The Renault Clio 16 valve (1.8L 138hp).

I also installed the jass performance licence plate mounting bracket.

The OEM wheels have been sent for paint job, the colour will be the original one.


http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/82/89/36/img_4010.jpg

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/82/89/36/img_4110.jpg

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/82/89/36/img_4112.jpg

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/82/89/36/img_4111.jpg

[Tabasco]

Thanks guys,


I won't lower it because for European roads I prefer to keep the complete abilities of this car!

I found the stock suspension stiff enaugh for road use. Even If my shocks are 20 years old and a bit tired ^^.




BIG service

-Oil change Motul 300V 10W40 + oem oil filter
-Gearbox oil change
-Rear diff oil change
-Oem air filter
-Oem gas filter
-Belts change + new water pump
-New cooling and heating hoses
-Decat pipe from MX5parts
-Brake lines from Flyin Miata + Motul RBF600 Brake fluid
-New exhaust mounts
-New radio with Focal PC 165 speakers.


http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4210.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4211.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4212.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4213.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4214.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4216.jpg


Power stearing fluid leakage:

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4215.jpg


Another oil leakage but I don't know where does it come from?


http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4217.jpg


Still some things to fix! But so happy to have found this one :).

[The Driver]

Ça va, et toi ? Bienvenue do MazdaRoadster.net!


Nice car, and I look forward to your postings!!!

Wasabi, of course...

[WASABI]

Ça va, et toi ? Bienvenue do MazdaRoadster.net!


Nice car, and I look forward to your postings!!!

Wasabi, of course...

Welcome to the site! Vous avez une belle voiture. On dirait que vous avez trouvé la connaître.

-Jim

[Tabasco]

Ça va, et toi ? Bienvenue do MazdaRoadster.net!


Nice car, and I look forward to your postings!!!

Wasabi, of course...


Thank you ;)

What do you mean by "Wasabi, of course..." ?? :)



Welcome to the site! Vous avez une belle voiture. On dirait que vous avez trouvé la connaître.

-Jim

Merci!

You mean that I have known where to find such a nice car?

[Tabasco]

Hard top baught in Germany. I will sent it for a paintjob in the months to come.

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/t2ec1610.jpg

[Tabasco]

New wheels Watanabe (F8?) 14x6 offset +42, I prefer 14x6,5 offset +14,5 but it's really hard to find these...


http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/kgrhqf10.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/kgrhqr10.jpg

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/kgrhqv10.jpg

[The Driver]

Thank you ;)

What do you mean by "Wasabi, of course..." ?? :)

Wasabi, a forum moderator is keeping score of all the countries I've dated women from.... :O

[Tabasco]

Today I wen to Germany (one more time) to buy a hard top. It will be painted in crystal white.


http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/11/82/89/36/img_4310.jpg


I also mounted the fresh original wheels.


=> Brakes are really weak!!!
=> I love the engine sound.... between 4000 and 7500rpm!

[maharaj]

Wow! Your car is super clean! Great pictures, can't wait to see it with the hard top! Welcome!

[Tabasco]

Thanks, It was really shiny too!

[George]

nice car you got! And great choice of wheels :) I've got one set of the 14x6,5 +14,5 right now :)

[Tabasco]

I prefer by far the 14x6,5 +16,5. As soon as I can swap with any body, I will.

[Tabasco]

Some pictures of a little roadtrip from this Summer. (870 miles)

From France to to the South of Switzerkland, driving on cool mountain roads!!!


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/roadtr10.jpg

At the beginning:


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4910.jpg



Saint Gothard Pass (6909 ft):

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4914.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4915.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5011.jpg


Various tunnels in Switzerland!

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4911.jpg


Some friend! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/641873.gif

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4912.jpg


Sun only! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/31740.gif

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_4913.jpg


Monte Bisbino near Como lake in Italy:

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5210.jpg



Laggo Maggiore:

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5010.jpg


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5211.jpg


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5212.jpg


Stelvio Pass in Italy (9045 ft)

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5310.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5311.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5312.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5313.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5314.jpg


The old road exposed to rockys.

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5315.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5410.jpg


Boat Ferry to go through Como lake:


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5214.jpg


Train Ferry from to reach Davos:

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5411.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5412.jpg

http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/82/89/36/img_5413.jpg




The car is really reliable, to trouble at all even when the temperature reaches 99° F.




Next change on the car, NB brakes all around.

[wannafbody]

Love the scenery in the mountains.

[bwahahahaha]

Absolutely gorgeous, makes me miss France and Switzerland. Mountain roads in Switzerland are breathtaking. Looks like you had a great time.

[Dandy]

I love road trip pics and that looks like it was a good one. Thanks for sharing.

[DK Wolf]

Bonjour! Bienvenue sur le site, ce nest pas tres occupe ici, mais les gens sont cool. Je suis algerien, alors nhesitez pas a me contacter si vous avez besoin de quelque chose! Jai encore mon appartement a Dijon et jai lintention de revenir pour Le Mans-2014 pour Porsche et leur voiture de LMP.

[atank]

Very Nice Roadster!

[Tabasco]

Fitment of Racing beat intake:

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1212.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1213.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1214.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1215.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1217.jpg


Random pics:

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1010.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1011.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1210.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1211.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5211.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5210.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5212.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5213.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5310.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5311.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5312.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5313.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_5314.jpg

[WASABI]

You have one of the cleanest stock NA Miatas I have ever seen. She looks so good in white. Perfect!!!! Thank you for your beautiful pictures.

[harold996tt]

Absolutely gorgeous driving roads!! Thanks so much for sharing....

[BlitzWing]

looks great. I'd love to drive those roads in my car they look amazing.

[Tabasco]

Tabasco, on 02 Dec 2013 - 09:12 AM, said:

Visit by IL motorsport (http://ilmotorsport.de/main.php5?lang=EN&PHPSESSID=fb8a7e440b1b38d99c5f7b5139af6636) in Germany.


I baught here my front KYB agx shocks and a set of shock boots. BTDC was set to 12°. According to IL on some mx5 (miatas) the best set up can be 12°, on some others 13°...

The shop:



http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1410.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=540&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1411.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=541&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1412.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=542&u=11828936)



Jenvey Inlet manifold for supercharger or turbocompressor applications:


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1413.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=543&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1417.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=547&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1414.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=544&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1415.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=545&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1416.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=546&u=11828936)




I seriously want to go for camshafts but I still have questions about that:





-Adjustable cam gears are recommended or necessary?

-Can I still run the standard ECU with mild cams? (Schrick camshafts are compatible with standard ECU what about Maruhas? HKS?)

[Tabasco]

I changed the Shift boot for an alcantara one, It's hand made by Piotr MOSON http://mosonpiotr.com/joomla/ it's the last part he still makes for the Miata. He works mostly on Lotus interiors (full alcantara interiors ... beautiful).

The gummy part is also damaged, I will change it later.


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1510.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1511.jpg


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1512.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1513.jpg


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1514.jpg


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1515.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_1516.jpg

A white Derlin shift knob should also match with this new gaiters!

[WASABI]

Nice boot. While you are changing the rubber boot, you should also inspect/change your shift turret oil, and the boot under the rubber one, as they both seem to go at the same time. Keep up the nice work.

[Tabasco]

Thanks ;)

By turret oil you mean the short amount of oil just under the shift lever?

Is it the same oil that is in the gearbox? (I made a Gearbox oil change last year)

[Dandy]

Thanks ;)

By turret oil you mean the short amount of oil just under the shift lever?

Is it the same oil that is in the gearbox? (I made a Gearbox oil change last year)

Same.

[tsingson]

That alcantara boot looks lovely.

[Tabasco]

Watanabe are now refurbed!

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/f10.jpg




http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2111.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2112.jpg

[WASABI]

Nice! When are you getting them mounted? Looking forward to the reveal!

[Tabasco]

Hi Wasabi!



I will have a busy year (wedding, new house) so maybe during June...

[Tabasco]

I finally installed this today:

KYB AGX shock absorbers
Eibach springs-35mm
Flyin Miata rear shock mounts

My previous experience of aftermarket shock absorbers was Bilstein B16 on my BMW, I find this setup not so far from the Bilstein compromise between confort and performances.

Ride height is perfect for me, I hate slammed cars because I feel scared of damaging the car by hitting the ground and everything...


http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/amorti10.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/photo_10.jpg



I'am finally really happy of this setup


http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/651683.gif

[atank]

Looking Good!!!!!!!!!!

[Phatmiata]

nice setup !!

[WASABI]

Watanabe are now refurbed!

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/f10.jpg


When... when?

[Tabasco]

Wasa, it will be in September ;)


Mk2 caliper carriers are now podercoated:

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2311.jpg

I will certainly swap my calipers for refurbed, don't want to spend hours into that...

[BoBo]

Your factory frame rails are looking immaculate, make sure to get reinforced before it gets crushed. Nice Build up BTW.

[maharaj]

Saweeet!

[Tabasco]

Thanks ;)


@BOBO what can make the frame rails crushed?? My car is not too low so that I have never had any problem...



I tried to change upper and lower gear lever boot, How can i change the lower one?

Thanks



http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2411.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=565&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2412.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=566&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2413.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=567&u=11828936)

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2414.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=568&u=11828936)

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/images/si6270.jpg

http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/11/82/89/36/img_2410.jpg

[mini_fd]

That shifter is going to feel a world of difference in your hand.

[Tabasco]

It's not the season but does it really matters?... http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/672731.gif



http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2710.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2711.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2712.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2810.jpg




My mx5 with Watanabe F8F 14x6 :


http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2813.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2814.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2815.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/img_2816.jpg

[WASABI]

Tabasco, looks good with the hard top and I'm loving the Watanabes!

[Tabasco]

Thanks ;)


I still have to fix the front crankshaft oil leakage and completely refurbish the brake calipers (upgrade with 251mm rotors).

[atank]

Its Tabasco Season all the time!!!!!!!!:mrgreen: Looking good!!!!!!!

[Tabasco]

I moved to a house so now It will be quiet easier!


http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1140910.jpg

Nice system to use the phone for navigation adn audio!

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1140911.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150010.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1140912.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150011.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150012.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150013.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150014.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150015.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150016.jpg




ARgh!!!!!

Body work was done by previous owner in June 2012:

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150018.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150020.jpg

[atank]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Facebook_like_thumb.png/700px-Facebook_like_thumb.png

[Tabasco]

I finally changed the lower gear lever sealing part, i also changed th shift knob for a white in delrin.

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150021.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150022.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150023.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/p1150024.jpg

[Tabasco]

Deux petites photos de la session "after wedding"



http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/110.jpg

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/11/82/89/36/410.jpg

[WASABI]

AWESOME!!!! Nice pictures, congratulations.

[Tabasco]

Thanks ;)

[Tabasco]

This Week-end I did the oil change. I busted the myth of the hard removal oil filter!


http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3310.jpg

Not really clean.... http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/866847.gif

http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3311.jpg


I always hav this oil leakage on the flywheel side, do you think it come from the crankshaft O-ring?

http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3315.jpg




Needs only 30 seconds to remove... http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/151152.gif

http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3313.jpg


http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3314.jpg



To save place, i baught 4 "go-jack", it's perfect I can also park a big family car in the garage with the mx5 90° in the end of the garage.


http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/11/82/89/36/img_3316.jpg

[CMP]

CAS O-ring is a good first check, and likely the cause, but in my case, I had oil leaking from the interior of the CAS itself and had to replace it. I guess 220k miles will do that. Also check the rear of your valve cover gasket, but if that goes you'll usually have oil seepage over the sides of the engine too.

[Tabasco]

http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/82/89/36/img_3610.jpg



Home made by a french professionnal welder. Cheaper than Hardog or TR lane.

It also suits my hard top. In the future I will maybe add diagonals...

[Tabasco]

I received something to stop the beast http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/641873.gif


CL Brakes brake pads. RC5+ compound all around with stock 235 & 231mm rotors.

http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/82/89/36/img_3611.jpg


These pads are simply awesome, you can destroy everything around the pads, it will be the last part to weaken through the braking system lifetime.


It also avoid any fading or vibrations on the steering wheel.


And Cocorico!!! it's a French brand well known in rally and endurance races.


http://www.cl-brakes.com/en/



The single disadvantage of this compound is that the wear of the rotors is high. (around 5000km). So you can use two set of rotors for one set of brake pads and you finally wear your second set of rotors at the samt time you wear the initial pads set.



Givent that I won't drive so much in five years it is ok for me.

[HMT]

Wow, very nice car, great pictures and back story! Cudos.
Also, next time when you come to germany, feel free to let me know :)

[Tabasco]

Hi neighboor!


Where are you from in Germany?

I don't find Almanya on google map.


Bye

[Greasemonkey2000]

Clean white NA! Really like the wheels!! Congrats on getting married! :drinkto:

[HMT]

Hi neighboor!


Where are you from in Germany?

I don't find Almanya on google map.


Bye

Ah, Sorry, i'm located in the Frankfurt region near Mainz.

[Tabasco]

Thanks ;)


133516km

-Clutch slave cylinder changed

-Roll cage fitted!!!


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/photo_14.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/photo_15.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/photo_16.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/photo_17.jpg


Back to (race) business!!!! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/35886.gif

[Tabasco]

Inspection before rotor/brake pads change.


I was worried about the piston caliper seal. It seems to be ok but the slider pins look like they have a bit wear.


DO I need to replace it?




http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3710.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3711.jpg


Upper slider pin
http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3712.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3713.jpg


Lower slider pin
http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3714.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3715.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3716.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3717.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3718.jpg


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3719.jpg

[Tabasco]

I have finally drilled the pads to fit the springs.

Front is done now, As I'm not a well trained mechanics, i will first study how does the hand brake settings works at the rear calipers... http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_study.png


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3720.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3725.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3722.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3721.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3726.jpg

[Tabasco]

I finally changed the rear pads & rotors. I have to set the hand brake right, its not tight enaugh.


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3814.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3810.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3815.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3816.jpg





My exhaust was becoming "sporty" but I could not understand why, I found the guilty thing! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/641873.gif


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3812.jpg

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3813.jpg



My soft track setup is now finished, time to go racing! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/561537.gif

[Tabasco]

Today i bedded the brakes.


During the first 20km after a slow warm up I had some unbalance making the car going on the right side during heavy brakings http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/458565.gif


No impossible I spent so much time changing this that I can't have done something wronghttp://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/822958.gif

I went to my local shop and the guy said, I have to go on bedding... He was right!


This time 50km more to do a correct bedding, after warm up the unbalance disappeared and I was able to make heavy braking without tyre smoke just by hearing the start of the tyre singing, It's a perfect landmark indeed! http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/651683.gif


Then I went back home slowly to cool down the brakes, but I noticed something wrong:

-rotors overheated
-I was not able to let my hand on the rear wheels, on the front was able to.


Rear rotors:

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3910.jpg
http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3914.jpg


Front rotors are homogeneous and look ok:

http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/img_3912.jpg



The handbrake screws are loosen, I don't understand the reason I had this residual braking on the rear. http://r28.imgfast.net/users/2812/56/35/30/smiles/151152.gif

[Tabasco]

This morning I did a training with a Profesionnal driver, that was awesome! http://r33.imgfast.net/users/3312/56/35/30/smiles/765441.gif


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/82/89/36/photo10.jpg


I have to say that in the global world of tuned track car most of the people are interted by fitting tons of parts on their cars...

Ok it makes sense but we often forgot to improve also our driving. Whatever the coutry you live i can juste advice anybody to do that even once a year.

The best thing is to focus on the bad details when you take a corner, after practice you feel how the car behaves perfect in that curve and make your cornering speed as it should be in a perfect world...

[Greasemonkey2000]

You get the rear brakes sorted? I had to adjust mine both times i did my brakes,once on my nb1 and then my na8, and you are supposed to tighten the parking brake hex screw or whatever you wsnt to call it just enough so that the rotor doesn't turn easily and then back off on the screw 1/4 to 1/2.

[Tabasco]

Sorry for the sound...


I ran 2"23, a Lotus Elise 111S ran 2"02 the same day.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtvrYmFOJaM

[Tabasco]

Some shot of Dijon in France:



http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/sans_t12.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/776)

http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4090039.jpg

http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4090029.jpg



I changed the exhaust for a Cobalt, pretty nice and not too loud.

[Tabasco]

Some other shots of the Dijon racetrack in France (former F1 race track)


http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/_sr_0610.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/790)

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/_sr_1110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/789)

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/_sr_1210.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/791)

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/_sr_1410.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/788)





Added some Watanabe stainless steel lug nuts to finish the wheel features:

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/pa150410.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/793)

http://i97.servimg.com/u/f97/11/82/89/36/_10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/792)

[HarryB]

Just read back the entire thread, great car and great job in making it better than ever!
Have to get a set of those nuts soon... Car looks great and the wheeled platforms seem like an awesome idea. A quick question, where did you get the coolant hoses from? Are they OEM, and did they come as a kit? The only option I could find in Europe was the Stoney Racing silicone ones...

[Tabasco]

This how I park the car :



http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4170013.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/757)
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4170011.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/755)
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4170012.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/756)
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4170014.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/758)
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/82/89/36/p4170010.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/11828936/754)




Several parts have been changed:

-New clutch

-gearbox O rings

-driveshaft U joint refurbed and balanced

-ebay 4-2-1 header with custom stainless steel flex tube

-gear lever lower seal (again)

The U joint on the gearbox side makes a knocking will it rotates:

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/2691-110.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/803)

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/image111.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/801)
https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/image211.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/802)
https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/image10.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/800)

If I still have this little oil leak, the next steps is a new head gasket. All other sealing parts of the engine and gearbox have been changed in the last 4 years.

I should participate to two track days this summer.

[Tabasco]

139600km


Big service was done:

-New clutch

-Lightened/balanced flywheel

-All gearbox seal new

-Ebay 4-2-1 header with custom stainless steel flex:

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/2p513014.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/808)

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/2p513012.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/806)

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/2p513011.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/805)



Will do 2 trackday this summer in France, only on little tracks :)

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/82/89/36/2p513010.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/11828936/804)