Simon's NA8 daily/fun car :)

[tooch]

The new window/door seals make a big difference don't they?! Got mine from same place as you and it stopped my driver's window rattling over all the bumps as well.

I was too lazy with my wiper arms and just gave them a quick spray, didn't do much preperation, but they are bugging me now & I really need to take them off and rub them back properly so that the final finish looks better. Might be worth spraying the black plastic strip under the windscreen while you are at it if its anywhere near as faded as mine was.

Hopefully they stop my window rattles too! Although one of the windows is missing a plastic bush that rides up and down the rail inside, gotta replace that eventually and re-grease the rails.

The plastic bit on mine is not bad looking, generally comes up ok with a coat of Aerospace 303 protectant.

As for the suspension, that's why I havent just run out and bought anything yet
I like the idea of coilovers for the adjustability, but I don't have $2k+ to spend on nice ones, and don't want to buy junk.
I like the comfort and quality of Koni yellows, but then I wouldn't get (much) height adjustability, and I would want to buy new bumpstops and top mounts which pushes the budget up quite a bit.

[KevGoat]

If you want adjustability why not consider Ground Control sleeves with Eibach springs with the Konis. A highly regarded combination. Add FCM bumpstops and possibly even FCM topmounts and makes a really good quality setup for a reasonable cost.

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[tooch]

So the oil leak(s) are still there
I've got a spare genuine valve cover seal to go on, but I'm not convinced that it's a big contributor to the leak(s).

I gave the engine a good degrease and wash down today, so I can keep an eye on which parts get oily again. There is a lot of oil in a few places so it's hard to tell what is a current leak and what has been there for a while

Also found a coolant leak, so I've got to order some new hoses. May end up ordering an entire kit and keep the rest of the hoses nearby, as no doubt they will all need doing soon.

In more exciting news, I've got some Yellowspeed coilovers on the way, bought from Dweezle on here. Should be like night and day compared to the worn OEM shocks and King Springs that are in there currently

I also ordered a nice antenna to replace the daggy rubber one on the car at the moment, which flaps around constantly in the breeze.
Ended up going with this one http://www.metraonline.com/images/produ ... 4-UA46.jpg which should look a lot more modern.

[tooch]

So the front of the engine has some fresh oil dripping down it near the bottom. Looks like it's the frigging crank seal which was replaced not long ago by the previous owner

I'm rapidly starting to remember why I stopped playing with old cars again.....

Can't be arsed fixing it, so I'm just going to live with it for now.

[tooch]

This just arrived


Will hopefully install them on the weekend or one day next week. Night shift is good for something at least

Also, a pic of the new antenna:

[tooch]

Installed the coilovers a couple of days ago. Pretty easy to do, took me around 2 hours or less all up.

Massive difference in ride comfort and handling now, the car actually has some damping! Doesn't feel like it's riding on the bumpstops anymore. Turn in feels quicker and car feels a bit more planted.

[tooch]

Just a few small updates recently.

Bought a cheap set of gearstick and handbrake boots from ebay, not bad for around $20 posted. Fit is not perfect, but looks better than the worn out original one.


Also did a quick and nasty rattle-can respray of the rear trim piece. Far from perfect, but looks much better than the faded pink it was beforehand:

BEFORE:



AFTER:


And in non-MX5 car news, one of my other cars (Peugeot 206) decided to start spraying fuel under high pressure all underneath the rear seat. Explains the strong fuel smell my Fiance was complaining about. Pulled up the seat, opened the inspection panel, and found the plastic barb for the high pressure fuel line had almost completely cracked through. Upon removing the line, the barb broke right off.



Very common according to the interweb. Damn Peugeot is just constantly costing me money, only just paid $1700 a few weeks ago to fix the auto tranny . If only it would keep working for long enough for me to sell it.

[tooch]

So after obsessing over the ride height a bit too much, and adjusting it several times, I think I'm finally happy with how it sits

It's at a legal height, it's practical, and it doesn't have that boy racer, slammed, lame 'hellaflush/stance kid' look



The wheels need a re-paint soon, trying to decide whether or not to stay with the gold, or go silver?

[tooch]

Received this today


Personal Grinta 330mm. To replace my deteriorating Nardi which leaves black crumbs on your hands when you use it

[tooch]

New wheel fitted. I love it. Gained some legroom and the difference in steering feel it makes is great. I always felt the stock wheel gave the steering too much of a 'loose' feeling, due to its size. This wheel makes it perfect, hardens up the effort just enough.

[monty007]

Looks great, some small changes make all the difference. It's great following these stories....I need to start adding mine soon

[tooch]

Looks great, some small changes make all the difference. It's great following these stories....I need to start adding mine soon

Cheers
I'm enjoying just buying little bits and pieces for it here and there, I'm not allowed to spend much money at the moment due to an upcoming wedding, so little parts go unnoticed

[tooch]

Finally got some vent rings, got the I.L motorsport ones

[tooch]

Just nursed the car home 15-20 mins with a non-operational clutch.
Was coming down a main road, went to downshift and my foot went to the floor. Uh-Oh.
Pulled over and pumped the clutch, nothing. Looked under the car and there was hydraulic fluid bleeding everywhere. F*ck.

Managed to baby it home by starting it in first with the starter motor, then slamming it into the other gears haha.

I suspected the slave cylinder, but looking under the bonnet, there was fluid sprayed around near the top of the motor. Couldn't see an obvious leak, so I set up my digital camera on movie mode and pumped the pedal a few times . The clutch flex line has a split in it.

Tried to order a nice looking braided one from MPS Garage, only $25. But no stock, and 2-4 weeks to get in. So I gave in and ordered a stock one from Mazda for $40.

[MrRevhead]

Better the line than the master cylinder as a replacement or rebuild is a more expensive and a more time consuming job!

So you got to experience driving a MX5 with a dog box for 20 mins lol you did well getting it home!



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