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    Regular 10mm 1/4 socket, 35mm extension. That hole is a little hard to find.

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    Any motive to replacing those? aside from preventative maintenance and producing known working spares?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    Regular 10mm 1/4 socket, 35mm extension. That hole is a little hard to find.
    At least on my 97, the crank sensor bolt was made partially inaccessible by the AC compressor.
    Quote Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
    I dont know a word you just said, but that **** sounded COOL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by turboedpickup View Post
    Any motive to replacing those? aside from preventative maintenance and producing known working spares?
    Known to fail on the NBs, then it’s like a busted timing belt.

    Installing the new ones tells me they are now known working parts, like the ones I removed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    Regular 10mm 1/4 socket, 35mm extension. That hole is a little hard to find.
    Wait...are you talking about the Cam Position sensor?

    Now that I think about it, it wasn't the bolt that was a pain to get (though the crow's foot did make it easier)...it was trying to undo the clip holding the wire for the sensor in place.
    Quote Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
    I dont know a word you just said, but that **** sounded COOL.

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    I did a thing.

    The cam position sensor was a deep 10mm socket and a 2.5” extension, as shown in the image above.

    The crank position sensor needed less length because of space constraints. I switched to a regular 10mm socket and 1.5” extension. Both done with 1/4” drive ratchet, straight in. Nothing was blocking the head.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kung fu jesus View Post
    The cam position sensor was a deep 10mm socket and a 2.5” extension, as shown in the image above.

    The crank position sensor needed less length because of space constraints. I switched to a regular 10mm socket and 1.5” extension. Both done with 1/4” drive ratchet, straight in. Nothing was blocking the head.
    I was thinking of replacing the crank sensor on my old NA. They must've gotten their act together for the NB.
    Quote Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
    I dont know a word you just said, but that **** sounded COOL.

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    Time for a little update.

    I didn't get out on track as much as I wanted in '19, going to change that for '20.

    My role in the HPDEs I stage, sometimes it gets to the point where I'm over the event by the time I arrive. There are so many exhausting details to handle leading up to them.

    Anyway, besides adjusting plans for upgrades/updates in '20, I found myself with nothing to do between Christmas and New Year. My lovely wife gifted me two complete sets of detail pads and new chemicals. I have been delinquent in maintaining the paint this year, which is sort of the benefit to a white car...it can hide your laziness.

    With new gear and supplies, I was tired of the grittiness the finish had. I have switched over to Chemical Guys equipment and chemicals and am extremely pleased.

    Here was the rundown on the process over a few days:

    Wash > claybar > wash > heavy compound > wash > medium compound > wash > cut polish > wash > polish > wax > wash


    Starting with the clay bar (CG medium with luber spray), this is probably the longest step.

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    There's no way around it, I just deal with one panel at a time and go at it. It never ceases to amaze me how well this works, and the results on a white car are probably more dramatic than any other color. Mine was pretty bad, because the car was outside in the elements more than before while I was at work this past year. I could HEAR the contaminants lifting with each pass of the clay.

    Of course, all the heavy lifting was done with my Porter Cable XP 7424 variable speed polisher.

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    This is a must-have tool, IMO. You just cannot get the results you want without something similar. The hobbyist orbitals with 8" bonnets just won't cut it. Trust me, this steps up your game and gives you so many more options. I switched from a 6" velcro flex pad to a 5" (Amazon, ~$8) for maneuverability.

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    A package of clean microfiber towels (~$15, Costco) is also a must. Don't be frugal here. Wash them if you run low. I usually use 2 per stage, if I drop it on the ground, I get a fresh one.

    The Hex Logic pads, this is my first time using them, and I was impressed.

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    I don't know why my wife bought two sets, but I'm glad because the car was pretty bad. I didn't use all of the them, but the ones I did, I swapped out 1/2 through each stage. The included cleaner is REALLY effective and worked great when I finished this.

    She also bought me a set of Chemical Guys V Line, which are easy to use and very effective.

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    Extra bonus unknown to me, there is a Chemical Guys retail store a couple miles away. My buddy told me after I started this project. Very awesome.

    I finished with this CG cleaner wax. I had bought this early last year just to bust out a waxing cycle and call it done because my old pads were getting worn and I was low on other chemicals. I was happy with it then and now, in a pinch.

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    I used my old 32" wall-hung LCD TV and old Apple TV to keep me company as a juke box. The whole ordeal was ~8 hours.

    After the cut-polish, the rest is anticlimactic on a light-colored car like this, but as the surfaces polishes finer and finer, the definition of the body styling comes into play. Reflection pools and highlights tighten up and the results are really nice.

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    My favorite photos from 2019:

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    Barber Motorsports Park in April. Such a gorgeous track!

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    Rebuilt AC system, May!

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    Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Roval, front chicane, July

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    Atlanta Motorsports Park, August

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    New wheels!

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    Meeting Charlie on the Dragon during his coast to coast road trip, September.

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    Road Atlanta in September!

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    I did a thing.

    My favorite Miata breaker got another white NB1 Miata. It had 81k miles, lived in Savannah, GA, just a really clean car that met its untimely end too soon.







    I just missed out on getting the rear bumper, but the front bumper had the OE sport lip and it was a LOT nicer than mine. The trunk lid was also excellent. I offered my old parts as partial trade and got them home. I made quick work of installing them.

    As I started to clean and polish them, their quality really started to show. Practically no chips on the bumper or trunk, both parts were a perfect match to my car’s paint. As a bonus, not only have I eliminated any trace of the fender bender last year, but this bumper eliminated the fog lights I didn’t have nor particularly care for.










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    Sure wish I was local, I'd love to pick up that Hard Dog double hoop(deuce?) roll bar. Absolutely love the look of them although I know they aren't as much of a "proper" roll bar, they certainly would still protect in the event of a roll over.
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    Proper or not, specific to your needs is accurate.

    This particular guy gets a decent supply to fund his racing, there are a few others near me doing the same. The collection of clean salvage Miatas available in the Southeast is pretty nice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greasemonkey2000 View Post
    Sure wish I was local, I'd love to pick up that Hard Dog double hoop(deuce?) roll bar. Absolutely love the look of them although I know they aren't as much of a "proper" roll bar, they certainly would still protect in the event of a roll over.
    Admittedly, I think your car looks better with the Sport.
    Quote Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
    I dont know a word you just said, but that **** sounded COOL.

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    I have an interesting project coming up. It will involve upholstery and an attempt to cure a common issue with the NB2 seats. First, I need to pick up some “supplies” this Sunday.

    I also will test a few theories and see if they are accurate or placebos.

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