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The OEM endlinks with poly bushings suck massively. I have RB poly end links, but you'd be better off with 949 sperical bearing links.
EDIT: You're also missing some spacer plates between the sway bar bushings and the subframe, I think. |
I can't believe the attention to detail on this. I think you are one of the first of more people who will be restoring NAs like this. The car is a classic and this is no different than what some folks have done with other classic cars. Still I'm impressed. Nice job so far!
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Just a note: You have your end links on the wrong side of the bar ;)
And you might be better to torque down your control arms once the car is one the ground to relieve any tension on the bushings. |
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1100659)
that sway bar/endlinks definitely don't look right
Not sure if they are the wrong endlinks or what. Front subframe in https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392049494 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392049494 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392049494 |
Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 1100662)
The OEM endlinks with poly bushings suck massively. I have RB poly end links, but you'd be better off with 949 sperical bearing links.
EDIT: You're also missing some spacer plates between the sway bar bushings and the subframe, I think. |
Originally Posted by Vuti
(Post 1100669)
Just a note: You have your end links on the wrong side of the bar ;)
And you might be better to torque down your control arms once the car is one the ground to relieve any tension on the bushings. Not a really an issue anyways since the first drive is going to be to get an alignment done. |
Originally Posted by Vuti
(Post 1100669)
Just a note: You have your end links on the wrong side of the bar ;)
Originally Posted by Vuti
(Post 1100669)
And you might be better to torque down your control arms once the car is one the ground to relieve any tension on the bushings.
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This car should have xidas. Just sayin', lol :P
Also, no zerk fittings on the control arms? I always told myself when i go poly bushings ill do the zerk thing so i can keep em lubed and not squeaky. |
They have zerks.
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Zerks they have, blind you be!
My curiosity got the better of me. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392053021 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392053021 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392053021 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392053021 |
This thread competes with the members section hot girl thread for fap material :laugh:
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1100704)
Zerks they have, blind you be!
Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1100699)
They have zerks.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1100705)
This thread competes with the members section hot girl thread for fap material :laugh:
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This thread makes me feel like a less of a man and that I've cut too many corners.
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Is it too late to paint your mud guards? They look nice body-colored.
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until they start cracking and fading/discoloring
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1100826)
until they start cracking and fading/discoloring
Currently deciding what my next plan of attack is. 1. Assemble all the engine parts together and drop the engine in while my dad is visiting this week. Having a second pair of hands for that would be amazing. 2. Completely finish the wiring before doing anything else 3. Finish the interior up I want to get the engine in but I know it would make things tight to work around. |
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Fire, I wish I could afford Xidas. I won't complain though. These SD Bilsteins ride so well on the street. I've never driven a car with specially revalved struts to match the car and it makes it so I don't think I'd ever get a coilovers setup without doing that. Makes the KW V3's on My Jetta seem like crap in comparison.
Also, my pops got a photo of what it looks like after you do that much work in one night. Guess his dog felt the same...I don't remember laying down in the driveway to pass out. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392094853 |
Incredible build..
Have you thought about installing a fender brace from Boss Frog or GarageStar? Now is the perfect time to install it with the fenders out and really tightens up the front end. |
Careful posting a picture like that here. This is a Miata forum you know. An this is a totally erotic build thread.
On the mud guards, I've found that the painted rears hold up great (mine are at ~5 years on a tracked 212K car). The fronts are lower and will scrape and bend. I ended up amputating the lowest flexible part of my fronts. Need to get them repainted. |
ITT Jeff correlates his shirt with his car and his rear end.
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Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1101082)
Careful posting a picture like that here. This is a Miata forum you know. An this is a totally erotic build thread.
On the mud guards, I've found that the painted rears hold up great (mine are at ~5 years on a tracked 212K car). The fronts are lower and will scrape and bend. I ended up amputating the lowest flexible part of my fronts. Need to get them repainted.
Originally Posted by bikersam717
(Post 1101126)
ITT Jeff correlates his shirt with his car and his rear end.
Bitch, I'm even fabulous! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392135558 |
so many asses in one post :giggle:
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1101131)
so many asses in one post :giggle:
http://rack.3.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyM...ebob-hides.jpg |
Now stop rambling about asses - get back to work... ;)
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Speaking of fast. Thats a cool whippet dog you got there.
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Originally Posted by Zaphod
(Post 1101413)
Now stop rambling about asses - get back to work... ;)
Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1101554)
Speaking of fast. Thats a cool whippet dog you got there.
I'm headed back down to work on the car tonight, so hopefully I'll have some real updates for y'all when I get the engine all put back together and dropped in the car. |
Btw. i have my Trisha-Project car inthe same state (front fenders off) atm. and I just finished a coat of Fluid film Fluid FilmŪ | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor followed by a coat of Perma Film PERMA FILM - about us - both product come from the marine industry and are very much the holy grail in rust protection on oldtimers over here...
Just to say, as long as you have the fenders of anyway, you could protect them a bit more... Greets |
As long as this car stays in Utah, it will never rust.
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Sounds almost like interior panel wax spray. Never heard of it before.
Need to research that stuff a little simply due to the fact that it sounds interesting. Not sure how it works with it not "drying". Hornet nailed it on the head though. 0% humidity and being a high elevation arid desert climate the car will never have a problem as long as it isn't driven during the winter. I like how it is able to be sprayed in nooks and crannies though! |
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The advice to clearcoat the intake manifold was good advice. Looks great and contrasts the valve cover great!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392287042 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392287042 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392287042 Also the alternator looks good too. I have no idea on how to test 20lbs of force for 1/2" of deflection for the perfect tightness. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392287042 Also polished the flyin miata adapter so it would match the I.M better. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392287042 |
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Soaking the steering rack mid-section in rust remover to pull rust off the threads and the joint. Saying that I got the steering column put in.
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Diverted my attention again. I have cleaning ADD.
Got rid of all the nasty on the rubber shift boot and cleaned all the old grease out of the shifter ball joint. Also painted the steering rack segment and cleaned all the sand/grease out of the boot. The vinyl shift boot is torn so I am going to replicate it in leather later. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 No more rust and protected. Didn't need to be perfect since this is the segment covered by the rubber boot. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 Trying to decide if I want to be lazy and give the steering wheel to a upholstery shop or try to do it myself. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 Does anyone know if you need to reinstall this if you are only running the hardtop? I don't think you do which makes me mad that I spent the time grinding the rust off it and repainting it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 Center console arm rests are trashed on both of them. Might recover them in leather/vinyl. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 Both of these are pretty cracked and faded and scratched too. Ditto on maybe recovering them in vinyl/leather. OR just not putting it back in at all and finding a diy solution. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392322944 |
about the IM - you're welcome ;)
about the wheel - give it to a pro, its one of those things that has to be done flawlessly or it will bother you for the rest of your life about those rails - no need with hard top, but I did reinstall mine beause they are what the carpet clips onto. if you don't mind the carpet not to be fastened down back there, leave em off. about the console - covering in leather is baller status. less baller status is taking good quality plastic/vinyl paint to it. did that in wife's tsx and was surprised with how clean it came out, but I'd expect it to wear down in about a year |
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:bowrofl:Of course Adam has a solution!
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1102064)
about those rails - no need with hard top, but I did reinstall mine beause they are what the carpet clips onto. if you don't mind the carpet not to be fastened down back there, leave em off.
about the console - covering in leather is baller status. less baller status is taking good quality plastic/vinyl paint to it. did that in wife's tsx and was surprised with how clean it came out, but I'd expect it to wear down in about a year I had to rethink covering the console in leather, not only would that be hard as balls but I'm not sure how good it would look. I was leaning towards refinishing it with the OEM looking trim paint I used on the wipers. I'd rather repaint it in a year if needed, plus it is super easy to do as long as you sand the scratches and fill them well. I used a high build primer on the stock headlight housings and it turned out great. |
I removed my rails when I took out the softtop. Carpet stays in place well enough without the clips. You'd never even notice unless you were looking.
Think of it as a minor weight savings. |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1102081)
You'd never even notice unless you were looking.
Don't we have a jeffbucc smiley yet? |
For the belt tension, on its longest length you shouldn't be able to twist it more than 90deg.
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Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1102083)
Jeff just doesn't roll this way. :dealwithit: Don't we have a jeffbucc smiley yet? Thanks Richy! I just got a couple quotes for redoing the steering wheel...ouch...cheaper just to get a new damn wheel at what they were quoting me. Also just got a quote for $250 to paint the hardtop from the same guys that did my car. |
Have you considered a Wheelskins cover? Super nice quality and it lasts and lasts. I've had one on my car for 11 years and it still looks new.
Link: http://wheelskins.com/ |
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1102070)
:bowrofl:Of course Adam has a solution!
So, after thinking about how my arm rest looked even worse than yours did, I decided to go ahead and do my own. Here's how mine turned out. Pretty snug opening and closing, but worth it for the comfort. Edit. Realized you meant Adam at ReLimiter. My bad, I get called Adam all the time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392346420 |
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Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1102094)
Have you considered a Wheelskins cover? Super nice quality and it lasts and lasts. I've had one on my car for 11 years and it still looks new.
Link: Wheelskins - The World's Finest Genuine Leather Motoring Accessories, Steering Wheel Covers, Driving Gloves and Shift Boots
Originally Posted by richyvrlimited
(Post 1102084)
For the belt tension, on its longest length you shouldn't be able to twist it more than 90deg.
Originally Posted by M.Adamovits
(Post 1102163)
It's Mike, but I won't hold that to you. ;)
So, after thinking about how my arm rest looked even worse than yours did, I decided to go ahead and do my own. Here's how mine turned out. Pretty snug opening and closing, but worth it for the comfort. Edit. Realized you meant Adam at ReLimiter. My bad, I get called Adam all the time. Didn't do much more work since I was hanging out with my pops, but I did do a deep clean of the garage since it was getting pretty messy. So I wheeled the car into the driveway and got some better shots right at sunset so no direct reflections or stupid halogen lighting. The car is so light without the engine in I could pull it up the slope with one hand. Love it. Anytime I move my Jetta I feel like I am going to pull a muscle. I frikin' love how mechanically raw looking it looks without the fenders and bumper on. Amazing how these headlights completely change the front end of the car imho. I am so damn happy with how this car is evolving. just a picture to show how much has changed. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 Oh man this blue looks good in the daylight, and the wheels were such the right choice. So so glad I didn't go with silver or gunmetal. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392358971 |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1100705)
This thread makes the girls in the hot girl thread fap too :laugh:
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Also for the belt you can pluck it. It's around a b flat IIRC I'm not musical in any way so don't use this method.
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Looks REALLY good! Wow.
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1102195)
Good work Mike, looks clean. Did you buy your leather online or local?
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I know everyone has already said this, but that car really does look great Jeff. |
Any idea when the first start-up will be?!?! Looks like you aren't too far off?
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Originally Posted by thenuge26
(Post 1102241)
Dat stance.
I know everyone has already said this, but that car really does look great Jeff.
Originally Posted by BTMiata
(Post 1102244)
Any idea when the first start-up will be?!?! Looks like you aren't too far off?
I still have a lot of issues to address with the wiring that Zaphod and Brain are going to help me with. I'd say a couple weeks. Mostly due to the fact that I need to order some connectors and misc electrical components to rewire the COP harness and a couple other fixes. |
Your combination of OCD and patience is otherworldly.
I am going nuts just trying to resist driving my car in the salt/ice (because summer tires, likely rust damage). |
Originally Posted by Chiburbian
(Post 1102288)
Your combination of OCD and patience is otherworldly.
I am going nuts just trying to resist driving my car in the salt/ice (because summer tires, likely rust damage). Must be hard to own a Miata in Illinois and not be able to drive it during the winter. Everyone always thinks Utah gets crazy winters but we don't get anything compared to the Eastern United States. It's almost over dude! I would think my pace of rebuilding an entire car in 5 months shows contrary to your thoughts of me being patient! It probably only seems that way due to my problems with hyper-focus when I do something. I get so absorbed into what I do that I don't notice how much time I spend doing something. I will start a project and all of a sudden 6 hours have gone by and the sun is coming up. I just want to thank my father for allowing me to take over his garage and giving me the ability to do the work this fast. When I first started this I was going to rent a big storage unit and do all the work in that since I don't have a garage yet. Hopefully by the time I finish the car I can find a decent place with a 2 car garage so I don't have to commute 45 minutes one way, each time I want to work on the car. I have racked up over 5,000 miles on my Jetta in just traveling back and forth from Cedar City to St. George just to work on the car. Over 8,000 miles combined in 5 months. Thank god for 45 mpg highway and 80 MPH Utah speed limits. |
Just wait for the hard part of body panels comming... :rofl:
I just attched the hood, front fenders, and front bumper and this shit is driving me craaaaaaaaazy.... There is no way in hell this is going to line up on all of the edges... :vash2: This will be interesting to see, when you do that...with your attention to detail. |
Originally Posted by Zaphod
(Post 1102323)
Just wait for the hard part of body panels comming... :rofl:
I just attched the hood, front fenders, and front bumper and this shit is driving me craaaaaaaaazy.... There is no way in hell this is going to line up on all of the edges... :vash2: This will be interesting to see, when you do that...with your attention to detail. I still need to tweak the doors a little better to get them to not move up a 1/4" when they shut completely. Man I wish I had an extra pair of hands sometimes. Working with jacks only helps so much. |
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949 Racing care package....Emelio make some good stuff, or carries some good stuff I should say.
949 Racing adjustable endlinks https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392436738 Poly exhaust hangers and poly rear sway bar bushings(one was rubber). The old rubber ones literally fell apart in my hands https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392436738 New master and slave cylinder https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392436738 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392436738 |
Originally Posted by M.Adamovits
(Post 1102163)
It's Mike, but I won't hold that to you. ;)
So, after thinking about how my arm rest looked even worse than yours did, I decided to go ahead and do my own. Here's how mine turned out. Pretty snug opening and closing, but worth it for the comfort. Edit. Realized you meant Adam at ReLimiter. My bad, I get called Adam all the time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392346420 |
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Originally Posted by jacob300zx
(Post 1102574)
I don't like it, looks like a loaf of bread, then again Jeff is a baker :)
Last of the engine cleaning is done. Might wire brush the oil pan a little tomorrow but we'll see. Took a lot of sanding to take the rust off. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 passenger side painted https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 turbo side https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 Intercooler end pipes painted and a really really thin spritz of paint on the fins so it'll still work properly. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 dashboard plate buffed and the rubber seals removed, denastified, and conditioned. Put new sealant on the back of them so they won't be hanging off the plate anymore. Hands were greasy hence the finger prints all over. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392463668 Going to get all the parts on the engine block that I can before I drop it in tomorrow. |
In for mirror finish oil pan.
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Originally Posted by turbofan
(Post 1102626)
In for mirror finish oil pan.
PRO TIP: Dip your wire wheel in your tub of aluminum polish before your start...holy shit, it literally cuts the time in 1/2 for getting rid of the oxidation. The center bit of the pan, in this picture, was about 30 seconds of a soft wire wheel on my drill. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392483226 Also started cleaning up the rain rail trim a little bit. What it looked like when I started and the end result. I've been using 1Z Einszett Deep Plastic Cleaner instead of degreaser since the degreaser has been far to damaging lately on the plastic. It works just as well and doesn't discolors the plastic or rubber. The rubber on the right is still untreated with rubber conditioner https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392483226 Conditioned https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392483226 Repainted these brackets which look like they go in the same place as the rain rail trim but I can't find a diagram with them in it or figure out a way to make them fit! Anyone know where they go? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392483226 Trim installed https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392483226 |
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