Emily's 04 VR SE

spikes · Postby **spikes** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:43 pm

Except for when we put it together, it will be much more professional than pulling it apart on the garage floor haha

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:22 pm

KevGoat wrote:
emily_mxV wrote:So after ringing out quite a few places, mostly recieving the same, "pfft why are you wasting money on a stupid 4cyl mx5 what a sh*t car"

I had enough trouble just finding someone willing to spend the time to fix my NA's airconditioning, let alone a whole load of machining like this!
Seems like an awful lot of workshops just can't be bothered these days. They all want the standard service quick money jobs ...
Good on ya for going outside the square. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out

Yeah was not that fun trying to explain my situation haha.
Thanks, I hope it all works when I turn the key :shock:

spikes wrote:Except for when we put it together, it will be much more professional than pulling it apart on the garage floor haha

hahahaaaa nah true MCM style bro

I do have an engine stand now, borrowing from a Nissan friend

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:31 pm

emily_mxV wrote:
spikes wrote:Except for when we put it together, it will be much more professional than pulling it apart on the garage floor haha

hahahaaaa nah true MCM style bro

And it's gonna be mad!

Aussie Stig · Postby **Aussie Stig** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:52 pm

emily_mxV wrote:NEW ENGINE!
Buys a broken engine to replace a broken engine.

Damn woman, you is a bit silly but a real hero. Keep going with all your adventures!

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:51 am

PaulF wrote:
emily_mxV wrote:
spikes wrote:Except for when we put it together, it will be much more professional than pulling it apart on the garage floor haha

hahahaaaa nah true MCM style bro

And it's gonna be mad!

By the way, I've heard from reliable sources that Marty Mulholland recently made an offer on an NA6 but was outbid.

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:56 am

Aussie Stig wrote:Damn woman, you is a bit silly but a real hero. Keep going with all your adventures!

haha that is abit of an exaggeration, its only playing with big, mechanical lego :lol:

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:59 am

PaulF wrote:
PaulF wrote:By the way, I've heard from reliable sources that Marty Mulholland recently made an offer on an NA6 but was outbid.

Wow really?! I wonder what they would do to it?
maybe like diy stuff from ebay like coiloversleeves and a turbo manifold etc. Could be good or really bad haha

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:36 pm

So while its been at the machine shop, I got some other parts sorted.
Bought some Mazdaspeed 4-2-1 (made by Maxim Works I think?) extractors from YAJ, got them for really cheap because they were in pieces.
So someone thought it would be a good idea to use bog, aluminium foil and a sheet of stainless steel to fix a ripped flex joint. Lolz

So I grabbed a new flexijoint and gave them to rxmx on here to fix.
I am super impressed with his welds and he even sent me stage by stage pics!

Tacked and then Purged

stock NA6 vs MS NA8

Final result! looks awesome

And decided to refurb the Astina cam cover, anyone got any tips on how to shave off the paint on the letters?

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:47 pm

For the letter paint I think people normally just use some sandpaper, a sanding block, and a light hand.

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:58 pm

hks_kansei wrote:For the letter paint I think people normally just use some sandpaper, a sanding block, and a light hand.

+1 yep worked when I did it to my NB

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:22 am

^ awesome will do today.
Was thinking about doing the stripes aswell but it might be a bit much.

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:50 am

Screw the engine, RIMZZZ

So they finally came!

Such a nice surprise, didnt mention in the auction about coming with Work valve stems and caps!

So happy with them :mrgreen:

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:12 am

Tease .... :mrgreen:

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:22 am

They are the sort of wheel that look best on the car haha
I am looking at tyres etc today, I was lucky last time with my 4x 16" tyres from a forum member for $150, now its more like $150 each

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:31 pm

emily_mxV wrote:They are the sort of wheel that look best on the car haha
I am looking at tyres etc today, I was lucky last time with my 4x 16" tyres from a forum member for $150, now its more like $150 each

What is wrong with KU31s? No need to go overboard.

(I bet you love those little Work caps.)