My 1996 BRG NA8C Build Thread

[BRGNA8]

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION


SUSPENSION & HANDLING
- GarageStar Delrin Door Mounts


WHEELS, BRAKES & TYRES


EXTERIOR
- ZOOM Engineering Retro Fuel Lid
- Raybrig Crystal Reflector Headlamps
- NoPro Washer Bottle Relocation
- Mazdaspeed Oil Cap


INTERIOR
- JASS Performance Sun Visor Plugs
- RevLimiter Gloss Black Vent Rings
- Joyfast Chrome Gear Knob (Super Short)
- Joyfast Chrome Handbrake Button


MAINTENANCE/OEM REPLACEMENT/MISC
- OEM Rubber Pedal Replacement
- OEM Third Brake Light Gasket Replacement
- Front Number Plate Mounting Bracket
- Philips 4300K Crystal Vision Headlamp Bulbs
- B1 Hybrid Polarg Light Bulbs
- Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades
- Reconditioned Wiper Arms
- Carbon Canister Delete


25/01/2016

Carbon Canister Delete
Not really much of an update but decided to delete the carbon canister from the engine bay. Given that my NA8 is now 20 years old, I think the usefulness of this canister has passed its expiry date a long time ago.

Was going to do a detailed write up but I found a very good step-by-step guide online which you can click here to access.


Before...



...and after



In the bin you go!



In the DIY, it says to go to the boot and that there should be a small black hose nipple on one of the bolts on the rear tail lights. I couldn't find any, but I did find this which came off a coathanger. Just a shame it's not black, but it'll do for now.




Also got this from Adam (Revlimiter). I love BBS wheels, the RS and LM's in particular. Couldn't find any BBS logo keyrings anywhere, so I decided to get a custom keyring made. Initially I wanted it to be red background with gold lettering, but Adam said he doesn't have any gold material to make it and for him to make it, he'd have to pass the cost down to me which is understandable, and it would have resulted in the keyring being too expensive. Therefore, I opted for the classic black background and silver BBS letters. It came out perfect and I'm very happy with how it turned out! Thanks again Adam!






A full major service will be done when I drop my car off on the 30th of this month.

- New Gates Racing High Performance Timing Belt (Part Number : T179R)
- New NGK Ignition Leads (Part Number : ZE21)
- New NGK Iridium Spark Plugs (Part Number : BKR5EIX-11)
- New Koyo Hyper-V core 36mm Aluminium Radiator (Part Number : VH060245)
- New Mazdaspeed 1.3bar Radiator Cap
- New CarbonMiata NA8 Black Silicone Cooling Hoses
- New Goodridge Braided Brake Lines (Part Number : SMA0101-4P)
- New Goodridge Braided Clutch Line (Part Number : 25001-CLU)
- New OEM Mazda Camshaft and Crankshaft Seals
- New OEM Mazda Rocker Cover Seals and Gaskets (Part Number : BP05-10-235C)
- New OEM Mazda Oil Filter (Part Number : B6Y1-14-302A)
- New OEM Mazda Fuel Filter (Part Number : B61P-20-490A99)
- New OEM Mazda Timing Tensioner Pulley (Part Number : GMB445-2050)
- New OEM Mazda Water Pump (Part Number : GMBB6BF15010RMF)
- New OEM Mazda Green Coolant
- Liquimoly Leightlauf 10w40 Engine Oil
- Liquimoly 75w90 Gearbox Oil
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
- Motul Dexron III Power Steering Fluid
- Clean Throttle Body and PCV Valve

After this, the mechanical side of things will be all done and should be bulletproof


Few more mods I'm eyeing at the moment

- MiataRoadster Short Shifter
- Nardi Classico 360mm Wooden Steering Wheel
- Arrive Mahogany Handbrake Handle
- Maximworks 4-2-1 Headers
- Fujitsubo Catback Exhaust
- Tein Monosport Coilovers