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1993ka24det 07-27-2015 09:12 PM

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So my build hit a bit of a speed bump, since my 2004 MX-5 was totaled at a Red Light where I was rear ended. I am still trying to get things together so I can get on track to have the engine be ready to start.

I picked up a 2006 Cobalt SS for my new DD running 17 psi on the supercharger

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I'm working on widening the fenders 30mm and make moulds of them to make them into composite

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1993ka24det 09-09-2015 08:50 PM

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After spending $40 I got my Oil Pan done

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1993ka24det 09-21-2015 09:36 PM

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So I mad some progress today after installing my newly built crossmember. The factor crossmember weighed 29.2 lbs and after it weighs 27.8 lbs, so no weight added is a good thing. The engine is now sitting an inch lower than before.

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paNX2K&SE-R 10-16-2015 04:25 PM

Are you going to retain the power steering?

1993ka24det 10-17-2015 04:04 PM


Originally Posted by paNX2K&SE-R (Post 1275790)
Are you going to retain the power steering?

I'm building it to be a manual steering. I should have some more updates here soon.

1993ka24det 11-14-2015 08:03 AM

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Here is sorta the finished product of mt Miata Aero Front Fenders

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And here is how I made the Aero Fenders

First I put some 3M Spray Tack and some aluminium foil. Then I put on about 20lbs of clay to shape to the design I wanted.

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After I got the shape I wanted I covered the clay with Cling Wrap. Put some more 3M Spray tack down to lay my first layer of Kevlar down and soak with resin, then next layer and the next

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Before cutting and just test fitting

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Now to cut the fender

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1993ka24det 05-20-2016 04:52 PM

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I made a trunk

1 layer of10.9 oz

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Before trimming

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1993ka24det 05-28-2016 04:48 PM

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Finished trunk is on the heavy side at 3 Lbs 1oz but not bad for the first one.

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G_Wheezy 06-03-2016 02:42 PM

Glad to see this car is still being messed with.

Itty 06-03-2016 05:09 PM

I am curious as to why you cut the fenders instead of leaving them long and offset. Seems like that gaping exit port would be just as good for brake cooling and I think it looks better.

1993ka24det 06-03-2016 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by Itty (Post 1336340)
I am curious as to why you cut the fenders instead of leaving them long and offset. Seems like that gaping exit port would be just as good for brake cooling and I think it looks better.

Im working on moving as much air out from the front splitter ducts (coming soon). I need as much down force on the front to offset the new wing coming soon. If I want, I could go back to my original fenders.

I might make new inner fenders out of carbon instead of kevlar


Leafy 06-06-2016 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by Itty (Post 1336340)
I am curious as to why you cut the fenders instead of leaving them long and offset. Seems like that gaping exit port would be just as good for brake cooling and I think it looks better.

I was more wondering about the fiberglass vanity panel instead of just leaving the ugly raw unibody there.

1993ka24det 06-07-2016 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1336812)
I was more wondering about the fiberglass vanity panel instead of just leaving the ugly raw unibody there.

I was moving the air more fluidly out of the wheel well and its made of Kevlar

1993ka24det 08-11-2016 09:54 PM

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I know I haven't posted anything for a while, so here it is. I got my downpipes in for the car.

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