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  1. 13-08-10, 04:49 PM #1
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    MX5 racecar build

    Thought it was time to start a build thread on my new toy.

    It is going to be built to 2B regs and be normally aspirated. There is not much racing for 2B cars in Vic but I will be able to run with Sports Sedans at AASA events. One of the main aims of this project is to have a car to build as it is a process I really enjoy. I've built up a couple of rally cars in the past (Escorts) and had the itch to build another car.
    To start a couple of my old Escorts

    Twin Cam


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    Car as picked up from hail damage auctions in Melbourne 114,000 on the clock full service history etc, not a bad car.


    Car now back from getting the cage at meridian (same as Lightyears car), really happy with the quality of the work done by them.



    Next is to strip the underseal off, and start painting the entire car. I hoped to do that this weekend but I’m driving to South Australia in my mates one of these


    To pick up one of these

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  2. 13-08-10, 05:03 PM #2
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    Nice. There are a few MX5 race car builds on here if you have a look. Yell out if you need advice on anything.
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    That cage looks great mate. What's the plan under the bonnet?
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  4. 13-08-10, 08:10 PM #4
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    Thanks Cal, I might just be in touch.

    RotaUte, for 2B regs I've gotta stick with the original Mazda unit. It will run throttle bodies, got these coming from the states, a mate who lives there picked them up for me.
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  5. 13-08-10, 08:19 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by fattima View Post
    Thought it was time to start a build thread on my new toy.

    It is going to be built to 2B regs and be normally aspirated. There is not much racing for 2B cars in Vic but I will be able to run with Sports Sedans at AASA events. One of the main aims of this project is to have a car to build as it is a process I really enjoy. I've built up a couple of rally cars in the past (Escorts) and had the itch to build another car.
    To start a couple of my old Escorts

    Twin Cam


    GT1300


    Car as picked up from hail damage auctions in Melbourne 114,000 on the clock full service history etc, not a bad car.


    Car now back from getting the cage at meridian (same as Lightyears car), really happy with the quality of the work done by them.



    Next is to strip the underseal off, and start painting the entire car. I hoped to do that this weekend but I’m driving to South Australia in my mates one of these


    To pick up one of these

    Welcome. I take it you meant naturally-aspirated
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  6. 13-08-10, 08:40 PM #6
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    Yeah that's what I meant to say, I shouldn't do post while I'm supposed to be working.
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  7. 14-08-10, 03:23 PM #7
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    As said on lightyears build do like the Mx-5's as a track car - trying to talk a mate into one! He is a track noob!
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  8. 14-08-10, 03:23 PM #8
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    edit - no disrespect meaning you are a noob - just the mx-5 makes a lot of sense
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    Look forward to seeing some progress.
    The old banger mx5 - Phillip Island - 1:50.6 (with 125rwkw's no lsd) Sandown - 1:24.7 (with 110rwkw's and lsd) Winton - 1:36.8 (with 125rwkw' and lsd)
    The NA8B 89.3rwkw's - P.I. 1:52.8 -WINTON 1:38.0 - SANDOWN 1:27.6 - WINTON SHORT 1:08.7 -BROADFORD 1:06.9
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  10. 06-09-10, 08:04 PM #10
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    Not getting much time lately to work on the car
    Stripped the sound deadening and seam sealer



    But some goodies from Japan arrived today


    Tein Flex and a torsen diff. I run Koni race in my current car (very happy with them) so I thought I would try the Tein shocks and see how they compare.

    My current car has been treated to new brakes and a once over also
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  11. 06-09-10, 08:54 PM #11
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    How much were the teins and diff from japan? Im looking for something similar for my road NB.
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  12. 06-09-10, 09:10 PM #12
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    Tein Flex were $1150 landed, they are used but look new and came in their original box.
    Torsen was $300 landed.
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    You haven't updated in a while......... And can you get in contact with me regarding my manifold. I might be needing it soon. Just p.m me.
    The old banger mx5 - Phillip Island - 1:50.6 (with 125rwkw's no lsd) Sandown - 1:24.7 (with 110rwkw's and lsd) Winton - 1:36.8 (with 125rwkw' and lsd)
    The NA8B 89.3rwkw's - P.I. 1:52.8 -WINTON 1:38.0 - SANDOWN 1:27.6 - WINTON SHORT 1:08.7 -BROADFORD 1:06.9
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