Willstar's New Wheels

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Willstar » Tue May 29, 2012 10:53 am

OurCognitiveSurplus wrote:Which springs did you get, Was it these ones?
http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product698.htm

Pretty interested in hearing how you're still feeling about them - still a good choice over coilovers in terms of price/performance?


They're the ones.

Definitely a good budget upgrade. They do feel very similar to stock while driving in a straight line, but stiffen up nicely when cornering hard.
I would like to upgrade again to struts with adjustable dampening though. Its feeling a little bouncy at higher speeds at the moment.

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Hammer » Tue May 29, 2012 10:35 pm

Willstar wrote:...The NB8Bs still will have the red needles and odometer as in the picture, whereas the SPs will change to whatever colour LEDs you choose.

Huh??? As far as I'm aware the NB8B and SP have identical dashboards.
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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Willstar » Wed May 30, 2012 1:43 pm

I'm sure the SP needles and ODO are clear???

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Willstar » Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:32 am

SERIOUSLY? ALL IN 1 DAY?

*Firstly, my bumper was 'kissed' by a car parking too close. My number plate bracket took a 2" scallop out of my bar. Quoted $350 cash for repair and re-spray.

*I had a hoist reserved at a local mechanic last night. On the way there my clutch started to slip. Once on the hoist, i could see my rear main seal had dumped one hell of a lot of oil out of the bell housing drain hole. The tail shaft seal was also on the way out. New clutch and seals required.

*On further investigation into my speed wobble, i need all front control arm bushes. Its now clear that the last wheel aligner didn't give a sh!t, or had no idea.

*After dumping the transmission oil, it seemed like the last change was done with some crap auto fluid. The plug was covered in shavings. $150 worth of redline lightweight shockproof. Amazing stuff, but pricey.

*My drivers side window had started to 'click' half way up a few weeks ago. I hadnt thought much past 'ill have to have a look at that' until last night, on the way home. I rolled the window down to wave at a friend, now the window wont go up. Mind you, it was bucketing down! I got home drenched through, also needing a new window regulator!

Considering ive done less than 5000km in it, its gonna be a hefty bill!
My 5 wont be out for a while now! I'll let yesterdays Mozz wear off first!


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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Willstar » Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:06 pm

New clutch done
Clutch, brake and steering fluid done
Rear main done
All front bushings done
Alignment done
Front bar respray done
Tow hook done
Offset number plate done
RS Factory Stage front lip done
OEM side skirts done
New wheels done
Waiting on new dash fascia

Running out of ideas to keep me busy!

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby bootz » Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:41 pm

Bit of a run of bad luck you are having

I would not go the spacers, it will muck up the finely balanced handling.
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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Mr nanotech » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:02 am

bootz wrote:Bit of a run of bad luck you are having

I would not go the spacers, it will muck up the finely balanced handling.


I doubt it, sure on the track but on the street I don't know... Worst case scenario he can always unbolt them and sell them off. Easy as that. Heaps of track guys here use spacers (funny that), so they'll get snapped up pretty quick.
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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby Willstar » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:33 am

Nope, i didn't use spacers. But i did go for a +25 offset wheel.

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby MadMikey » Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:55 am

Car looks great Will, awesome job.

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Re: Willstar's New Wheels

Postby bootz » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:58 pm

Willstar wrote:Running out of ideas to keep me busy!




For the NB8B the best thing is a FFS Supercharger!
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