SP Owners - New List

MX5-SP · Postby **MX5-SP** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:30 pm

Techno wrote:That's a much longer line for the T piece than I have. Mine connects to the actuator line 100mm before the entry into the BOV, and leads across the front of the engine to keep it the shortest possible length.

How have others done it? ... am I missing out on RWKW by having a short line?

Regards

Rob

Actually I took a look at it first thing this morning because the photo depicts the vacuum line going over the exhaust manifold, which is one of the hottest parts of the engine. It's more apparent in the pic than in real life, but I don't want any "meltdown" issues, so I re-routed it to follow the BOV pipework.

It's shorter now by about 25cms, but there was no noticeable difference in the test drive today. I don't know if the length makes any difference (...maybe on a dyno?)....[ :oops:

I'm sure somebody will misinterpret that comment]. If anything I think the shorter length will provide a more responsive boost, but I would think we're talking milliseconds here. I doubt if it would affect RWKWs. But the experts should know the answer to this.

(BTW... I've seen the missing cam-cover stud - :roll:

)

...anyway, I think I've strayed this conversation waaaaaay off-topic. So I'd better butt out, or start a new thread.

Cheers.

Casey · Postby **Casey** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:40 am

Techno wrote:
MX5-SP wrote:...I got a bit carried away today. I guess you could say it's a form of Afternoon Tea?

....and after all I've gone-on about in the past....

Howdy Hi,

That's a much longer line for the T piece than I have. Mine connects to the actuator line 100mm before the entry into the BOV, and leads across the front of the engine to keep it the shortest possible length.

How have others done it? ... am I missing out on RWKW by having a short line?

Regards

Rob

Hi Rob,

Mine was run the same way you have described yours, but it was done by Lachlan Riddle at Chiptorque at the same time he reprogrammed the ECU for better driveability/economy/power. This means it has all been done properly, but at many times the cost of the typical $2.50 outlay. This also means you can drive it as you like without having to worry about the prevailing weather conditions.

bear2230 wrote:T-Piece, T Piece now you've got me started. its not my fault what happens from now on..

Richard,

Silverwater Auto Service (SAS Auto?) in Silverwater (duh!) are/were agents for Chiptorque and can do this work as well on their dyno. I didn't use them as Lachlan has worked on my cars before and the guy I spoke to on the telephone (hopefully not the guy who actually does the work) rubbed me the wrong way telling a few porkies about the SP. I think these guys forget that us enthusiasts know more about the development of these cars then they sometimes realise :roll:

Definitely worth the trip up to the Gold Coast.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:41 am

Seems like Lachlan is the man.
Damn it. Now I have to drive all the way to the Gold Coast.
Do you have any idea how far that is out of the Shire???

SPy vs. SPy · Postby **SPy vs. SPy** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:37 pm

bear2230 wrote:Seems like Lachlan is the man.
Damn it. Now I have to drive all the way to the Gold Coast.
Do you have any idea how far that is out of the Shire???

Yes, Just far enough :mrgreen:

AJ · Postby AJ » Mon Jul 12, 2010 4:45 pm

SPy vs. SPy wrote:
bear2230 wrote:Seems like Lachlan is the man.
Damn it. Now I have to drive all the way to the Gold Coast.
Do you have any idea how far that is out of the Shire???

Yes, Just far enough

if you go the RIGHT way, not the highway :wink:

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:35 pm

[quote="Caedrus"]Greetings All,

I am glad to see this list being compiled. This is a list I started a while back, in case you wanted some images! Of course, I would be pleased to add my name:

1. RobH - Sunlight Silver - 5 years
2. Hammer - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
3. acidkid - Sunlight Silver - 1 year
4. Benny - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
5. Bigdog - Sunlight Silver - 5 years
6. fredbearoz - Black - 3 years
7. love5 - Classic Red - 1 1/2 years
8. Garry - Brilliant Black - 8 years
9. Dave - Supreme Blue - 7 years
10. Daz - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
11. Cruisin' - Grace Green - 4 years ( 66 )
12. Locutus - Brilliant Black - 1.5 Days
13. wreckless eric - sunlight silver - 3 years [47]
14. Peter Howe - Classic Red - 7 years
15. Techno - Supreme Blue - 8 years
16. Richard - Sunlight Silver - 5 Hours (53)
17. MX5SP - Pure White - 5 years
18. Caedrus - Brilliant Black - 3 1/2 years.

C.[A little disappointed I would have liked No 1 or No 100 but 53]

MX5-SP · Postby **MX5-SP** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:34 pm

bear2230 wrote: C.[A little disappointed I would have liked No 1 or No 100 but 53]

When I bought my first SP, the silver one, the salesman (Kim Beezley of Southport Mazda) got quite excited because the key tag had #100 handwritten on it. Of course it could have just been Kim's little joke with me as the air-box number was something less than 100 (...as witnessed by a few GC Dodgy Brothers). So after all this time I've never been sure... but at my age you expect a little confusion now and then. However, I did get to talk with Alan Horsley once who ASSURED me "...the SPs were not built in any specific build-number order" so even if you had the official number "100" there's nothing to prove it was the last of the issue. Of course, Alan could have been having a little joke with me too.

...I've never bothered to look for Snow White's number (...but I might tomorrow morning)? BTW... if Snow White happens to have an airbox #100 then the above can be considered official bulldust.

Marty · Postby **Marty** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:16 pm

1. RobH - Sunlight Silver - 5 years
2. Hammer - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
3. acidkid - Sunlight Silver - 1 year
4. Benny - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
5. Bigdog - Sunlight Silver - 5 years
6. fredbearoz - Black - 3 years
7. love5 - Classic Red - 1 1/2 years
8. Garry - Brilliant Black - 8 years
9. Dave - Supreme Blue - 7 years
10. Daz - Sunlight Silver - 8 years
11. Cruisin' - Grace Green - 4 years ( 66 )
12. Locutus - Brilliant Black - 1.5 Days
13. wreckless eric - sunlight silver - 3 years [47]
14. Peter Howe - Classic Red - 7 years
15. Techno - Supreme Blue - 8 years
16. Richard - Sunlight Silver - 5 Hours (53)
17. MX5SP - Pure White - 5 years
18. Caedrus - Brilliant Black - 3 1/2 years.
19. Marty - Sunlight Silver - 6 years

fredbareoz · Postby **fredbareoz** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:00 pm

Does anyone know if the guy who bought the Ice Blue SP still owns it?
I did hear a rumour a while ago that he was selling?

MX5-SP · Postby **MX5-SP** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:49 pm

fredbareoz wrote:Does anyone know if the guy who bought the Ice Blue SP still owns it?
I did hear a rumour a while ago that he was selling?

That's Tezza... he'll be lurking around here somewhere. I saw him on a GC event the other week in the "Crystal Blue" SP.

With regards to non-listed SPs there's a few more that are missing from the list that I know of:

I'm sure there's more out there.

jules · Postby **jules** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:55 pm

Crystal Blue. Yes he still has it, AND will part with it for an undisclosed premium fee.

Jules

fredbareoz · Postby **fredbareoz** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:10 pm

Others Sp's that i know of not listed here:
I service another untidy Grace Green from Eaglemont.
I service two high(160k). one Black and another silver, (Both ex club members)
There is a red SP in Doncaster.
Silver SP in Geelong.
Silver SP in Brighton. (That i just discovered)
Black SP belonging to one of the Motorsport lads that sometimes see some track action.
Know of a very tidy 20klm Silver that was sold to the NSW coast somewhere
Plus 2 other black ones that may be listed on here that are club members.