Gorgan the NB
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- The Green Goblin
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Re: Gorgan the NB
stuff has happened again..
quality product, easy install, changes the feel of the car dramatically, awesome clean crisp shifts, because race car, 9/10.. awesome mod.
roger that 10-4, over'n'out.
quality product, easy install, changes the feel of the car dramatically, awesome clean crisp shifts, because race car, 9/10.. awesome mod.
roger that 10-4, over'n'out.
- The Green Goblin
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Gday boys & girls..
Here’s what’s new;
- Installed the Torsen type 2 4.3 diff – gave it a good clean & spray.. looks like new. I don’t know why I waited so long to do this, very noticeable acceleration & traction changes. Interested to see if this improves my time at WP. I did end up getting into the 114’s last outing..so fingers crossed.
- Car has been in drift spec mode.. dríven very sensibly, no hooning around industrial estates here.. *cough
- Spanner checked & cleaned underneath the car, minor service performed
- Have a set of 15x8+28 rays gramlights 57DR in semi-gloss black on the way, aiming to wrap these in toyo r888r’s or rs4's
- I might sell the current 6ul + RS3’s set up.. yet TBC
- Attended my first track day at Luddenham motorsport park 9 Dec, ran a best time of 56.6 & came 3rd outright on the day however, sadly, i over-steered into a small hill & damaged my front bar, the front lip is destroyed.. i think my allignment is slightly out of whack too. Very sad.. but that's how it goes sometimes, 4 years or so pushing the car hard..without any major damage, in my books aint too bad. in hindsight it could've been worse. so now onto fixing it, i maybe able to get away with repairing the existing bar.. fun & games.
anywho, the turd's doing okay.
found this bastard lodged in the cross member/arms, the cause of what i originally thought was suspension issues/knocking.. thanks SMP gravel trap.
Drift spec bruh.. trying to blend in with the S chassis boys.
Why do birds suddenly appear.. everytime we are near..
Here’s what’s new;
- Installed the Torsen type 2 4.3 diff – gave it a good clean & spray.. looks like new. I don’t know why I waited so long to do this, very noticeable acceleration & traction changes. Interested to see if this improves my time at WP. I did end up getting into the 114’s last outing..so fingers crossed.
- Car has been in drift spec mode.. dríven very sensibly, no hooning around industrial estates here.. *cough
- Spanner checked & cleaned underneath the car, minor service performed
- Have a set of 15x8+28 rays gramlights 57DR in semi-gloss black on the way, aiming to wrap these in toyo r888r’s or rs4's
- I might sell the current 6ul + RS3’s set up.. yet TBC
- Attended my first track day at Luddenham motorsport park 9 Dec, ran a best time of 56.6 & came 3rd outright on the day however, sadly, i over-steered into a small hill & damaged my front bar, the front lip is destroyed.. i think my allignment is slightly out of whack too. Very sad.. but that's how it goes sometimes, 4 years or so pushing the car hard..without any major damage, in my books aint too bad. in hindsight it could've been worse. so now onto fixing it, i maybe able to get away with repairing the existing bar.. fun & games.
anywho, the turd's doing okay.
found this bastard lodged in the cross member/arms, the cause of what i originally thought was suspension issues/knocking.. thanks SMP gravel trap.
Drift spec bruh.. trying to blend in with the S chassis boys.
Why do birds suddenly appear.. everytime we are near..
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Every 6 months or so when you post I'm always struck by how awesome this car looks but I can't remember any details because it's been so long. Then I have to go back through this thread to remind myself of the work done to it!
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Re: Gorgan the NB
ManiacLachy wrote:Every 6 months or so when you post I'm always struck by how awesome this car looks but I can't remember any details because it's been so long. Then I have to go back through this thread to remind myself of the work done to it!
I've just finished doing the same for the same reasons ... and agree, this is a great looking car
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Same here. Love this car! Such a nice example of a NB that looks the goods and also gets used.
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Re: Gorgan the NB
thanks fella's..
i must say for the abuse it see's it is quite clean/decent looking compared to others.
i must say for the abuse it see's it is quite clean/decent looking compared to others.
- The Green Goblin
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Stuff has arrived..
- Rays 57dr
- shinkai ducktail spoiler
- garage vary carbon canards
I have the new garage vary lip which arrived earlier, this along with the ducktail need paint prior to install. the front of the car should look more aggressive with the canards, car in general will have a nice black & blue theme with carbon highlights. as to when these items will be on the car.. only God knows at this stage.
- Rays 57dr
- shinkai ducktail spoiler
- garage vary carbon canards
I have the new garage vary lip which arrived earlier, this along with the ducktail need paint prior to install. the front of the car should look more aggressive with the canards, car in general will have a nice black & blue theme with carbon highlights. as to when these items will be on the car.. only God knows at this stage.
- The Green Goblin
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Stuff has happened..
I've installed carbon vagina flaps to improve air lubrication at the front end of the car, they make the car look really fast.. but really its a turd. Also, finally installed a nice clean looking ducktail.. rear badge & 3rd brake light deleted.. looks somewhat cleaner.
Next up - getting the r888's on the new rims. until then, keep it real.
J.
I've installed carbon vagina flaps to improve air lubrication at the front end of the car, they make the car look really fast.. but really its a turd. Also, finally installed a nice clean looking ducktail.. rear badge & 3rd brake light deleted.. looks somewhat cleaner.
Next up - getting the r888's on the new rims. until then, keep it real.
J.
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Are they SE headlights or NB8B that have been painted?
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Carbon vagina flaps will get you defected
Don't worry about dying, worry about not living!
Garage Thread: http://www.mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=76716
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Lokiel wrote:Carbon vagina flaps will get you defected
Why’s that exactly?
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Re: Gorgan the NB
kiezon wrote:Are they SE headlights or NB8B that have been painted?
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SE headlights..
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Re: Gorgan the NB
Betterment:
I ended up going RS4's for practicality reasons, but the r888r's/semi's will come later down the track.
Here's what the car needs:
- some sort of clean looking yet functional vented bonnet (heat soak purposes)
- testicles..via engine department..
- a damned track day..
Where is this car going:
- given most if not all the new cars being released on the market today are of absolutely no interest to me.. are way too refined & ultimately homo.. this car will remain in my ownership for maximum, unassisted & raw thrashing pleasure.
- forced induction........ ?
keep it real,
Jas.
I ended up going RS4's for practicality reasons, but the r888r's/semi's will come later down the track.
Here's what the car needs:
- some sort of clean looking yet functional vented bonnet (heat soak purposes)
- testicles..via engine department..
- a damned track day..
Where is this car going:
- given most if not all the new cars being released on the market today are of absolutely no interest to me.. are way too refined & ultimately homo.. this car will remain in my ownership for maximum, unassisted & raw thrashing pleasure.
- forced induction........ ?
keep it real,
Jas.
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Re: Gorgan the NB
The Green Goblin wrote:Lokiel wrote:Carbon vagina flaps will get you defected
Why’s that exactly?
They slice through flesh.
ie. Same reason hood pins are illegal, if you hit a pedestrian, they cause more injury than without them, which is why they're not OEM from ANY manufacturer in the last 20 years (airflow channels are moulded into the bumper and they don't have edges).
Most cops would probably ignore them but if you get one on a bad or slow day, they'll defect you for it and look for other issues.
External modz like this are just advertising that your car has been modded and gives the police a reason to pull you over.
Don't worry about dying, worry about not living!
Garage Thread: http://www.mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=76716
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