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  1. So this is a very late follow-up but I thought it...

    So this is a very late follow-up but I thought it worth mentioning.. I moved to a thicker oil - 10w50 and that solved most of the smoking issue but I could still, let's say, 'provoke it' ;)

    After...
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    Parcel Farce / Royal Fail we call them.

    Parcel Farce / Royal Fail we call them.
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    We call it Royal Snail and the other one Parcel...

    We call it Royal Snail and the other one Parcel Farce. ;)
  4. Thread: Help shipp

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    rzcrew have a european dropship presence out of...

    rzcrew have a european dropship presence out of france - I've used them, they're good, and there's jdmdistro in Ireland, who I've also used (good enough!) as I mentioned before.
  5. Passed the test, 2nd time. After some frustration...

    Passed the test, 2nd time. After some frustration with the fact that it has a 'new' license plate but it's a 1992 car. Cat tests are only required on 1995 and later here, but the people running the...
  6. Passed the test, 2nd time. After some frustration...

    Passed the test, 2nd time. After some frustration with the fact that it has a 'new' license plate but it's a 1992 car. Cat tests are only required on 1995 and later here.

    On the smoke front. I've...
  7. The compression and performance seem to be good...

    The compression and performance seem to be good but I want some numbers 'so I know'. I've got the ITV/MOT test tomorrow. Once that's over I'll head over to a shop that might do the test.
  8. I've done the soak twice now, once for 8 hours, a...

    I've done the soak twice now, once for 8 hours, a 2nd time for 24 hours. I've got a borescope so I will have a go.

    there is no PCV anymore - I've configured a draft tube arrangement - filter on...
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    Got it back. It's running quite well. I've done...

    Got it back. It's running quite well. I've done some aggressive piston soaking. It's smoking still but way way less.

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  10. ^ Thanks for the reminder Harry I'm planning...

    ^ Thanks for the reminder Harry

    I'm planning on not rotating the engine significantly while I do this, as I don't want any of this mix coming through the oil pump.

    I'll get the chamber to the...
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    I'm running the Moss stainless undertray on one...

    I'm running the Moss stainless undertray on one of my cars (the blue turbo)

    that R theory looks amazing, I wish we had someone offering that in povertyspec euroland.
  12. I'm about to get it back from the body shop and...

    I'm about to get it back from the body shop and I'm re-visiting this now.

    looking at a more aggressive process, after doing some research and thinking. wishful thinking ? perhaps. I'm ready to try...
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    I meant the CRD, the adjustable bottom end ones....

    I meant the CRD, the adjustable bottom end ones. the Sportivo came after the CRD, afaict.

    otherwise ^ all solid points :-)
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    $1350 seems steep for oem weight/steel body...

    $1350 seems steep for oem weight/steel body shocks, but who knows, maybe these will be perfectly balanced for fun street use unlike most options and being supermiat should be quality. I recall being...
  15. Thread: KG Works Plus

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    Beautiful item. I haven't driven my white car...

    Beautiful item. I haven't driven my white car with the same cluster in in about 5 months.. I miss it.
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    There's nothing wrong with a motor running as...

    There's nothing wrong with a motor running as high as 220F, with the system up to pressure a motor can run safely over that. They're _designed_ to operate at these temperatures since the 50:50...
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    This is a related question.. does anyone make...

    This is a related question..

    does anyone make a non-shit carpet for the MX5/Miata ? I mean, actually as good as the original mazda ones ?
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    Just waiting for the post where we're given yet...

    Just waiting for the post where we're given yet more common sense advice. giggle.
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    I do wonder if anyone's swapped the ND2 engine...

    I do wonder if anyone's swapped the ND2 engine into an NA yet :D
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    I see your .. Commuter Miata I raise you 4.788...

    I see your .. Commuter Miata

    I raise you 4.788 8K RPM Screamer Miata

    4K @ 60 probably.

    Everyone knows bigger numbers are better numbers.
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    There's a 'youngtimers' site selling apparently...

    There's a 'youngtimers' site selling apparently rather nice centrecap reps.
    ...
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    https://es.wallapop.com/item/juego-de-llantas-clio...

    https://es.wallapop.com/item/juego-de-llantas-clio-16v-745442886

    Good luck finding OG centrecaps tho :D
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    I live in Europe and I'll keep an eye out :-)

    I live in Europe and I'll keep an eye out :-)
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    SPOON!!!!

    SPOON!!!!
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    I love the FFD DTC reps :-)

    I love the FFD DTC reps :-)
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