Carbon fibre time attack twins
#622
The car is clearly too heavy.. needs more carbon.
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#625
it was an xtd clutch from "Aimco Clutch Co."
XTD HD Clutch 9 5lbs Racing Flywheel Kit 1989 1993 Miata 1 6L MX5 MX 5 | eBay
They are refusing to get back to us on this issue. A clutch should not fail so quickly.
If anyone knows these guys, i'd appreciate any help.... it's hard as we are over in AUS and the clutch came from USA. $500 down the drain.
XTD HD Clutch 9 5lbs Racing Flywheel Kit 1989 1993 Miata 1 6L MX5 MX 5 | eBay
They are refusing to get back to us on this issue. A clutch should not fail so quickly.
If anyone knows these guys, i'd appreciate any help.... it's hard as we are over in AUS and the clutch came from USA. $500 down the drain.
#627
Don't you have clutch/flywheel shops in AUS? I took a disc in that condition to my local clutch shop and they just replaced the worn friction pads with new (cerametallic) pads and built me a pressure plate. $300 US for a 400ftlbs setup. These guys were quite knowledgeable as they deal primary with commercial applications (big trucks).
That said- I would prefer "captured" springs if going with a sprung hub in high power application.
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That said- I would prefer "captured" springs if going with a sprung hub in high power application.
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#628
New clutch is in, and it drives fine. Can feel no vibrations, and it doesn't slip. Finally a break...
I need to make a battery isolator, the battery keeps going flat as the car isn't driven enough.
On another note, I am going to redo the side window on the fastback. Due to the black "trim" on the bottom edge looking awkward. I am going to make it longer. One pic is showing how much is going to be cut out, the other what it will look like when done. I was watching a late model Porsche 9## drive past and noticed the side window profile looks stretched compared to the older models. So, it should look a bit sleeker, and hide the black "trim".
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I need to make a battery isolator, the battery keeps going flat as the car isn't driven enough.
On another note, I am going to redo the side window on the fastback. Due to the black "trim" on the bottom edge looking awkward. I am going to make it longer. One pic is showing how much is going to be cut out, the other what it will look like when done. I was watching a late model Porsche 9## drive past and noticed the side window profile looks stretched compared to the older models. So, it should look a bit sleeker, and hide the black "trim".
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#630
I get asked that question all the time. Too many projects, not enough time...
I only have a couple of days work left on it. Then I can make the final moulds. Hopefully will be ready by august, after I get back from holidays in europe. Doing Nurburgring and Spa.
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I only have a couple of days work left on it. Then I can make the final moulds. Hopefully will be ready by august, after I get back from holidays in europe. Doing Nurburgring and Spa.
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#633
I sold the silver 2001 that I have been using as a track car. The idea was so I can finish this car. Then I found a Holden commodore race car for sale, so decided to buy that.
It's a 1982 5.0l V8 with 5 speed, log booked and almost ready for its first race in 2 weeks. 18x9.5" wheels and Pirelli slicks.
It's a 1982 5.0l V8 with 5 speed, log booked and almost ready for its first race in 2 weeks. 18x9.5" wheels and Pirelli slicks.
#635
So what's happening with the MX5??? It is now being built as a 2B Production Sports Car. I am no longer doing Time Attack with it.
It now has steel front and rear 1/4's. It will still have Carbon fibre doors, roof, trunk and hood. Part of 2B rules is it has to run oem turbo and manifold. So I have removed the big turbo and aftermarket manifold, the '99 inlet manifold with 8 injectors is gone too. And in its place is a 2002 flat top inlet, and a Mazdaspeed IHI turbo and factory cast manifold.
I know I have said this car should be finished soon, but I am hoping this time it will be. I pulled all the bits off the 2001 track car, so most of those bits will be going on this car. Meaning I have most things to get it going. MS3 will be going in, and will be running on E85. I am buying 1000cc injectors today and plugs to suit.
It now has steel front and rear 1/4's. It will still have Carbon fibre doors, roof, trunk and hood. Part of 2B rules is it has to run oem turbo and manifold. So I have removed the big turbo and aftermarket manifold, the '99 inlet manifold with 8 injectors is gone too. And in its place is a 2002 flat top inlet, and a Mazdaspeed IHI turbo and factory cast manifold.
I know I have said this car should be finished soon, but I am hoping this time it will be. I pulled all the bits off the 2001 track car, so most of those bits will be going on this car. Meaning I have most things to get it going. MS3 will be going in, and will be running on E85. I am buying 1000cc injectors today and plugs to suit.
#636
When I installed the 3" on my track car I was getting heaps of boost creep, and had to put the 2.25" back on. So this time I have attacked the turbo housing with the die grinder. I made a valley leading to the wastegate port to introduce more airflow into the wastegate. I also made the hole slightly bigger and scooped the far side of the hole to have a scoop effect facing the air flow, and unshrouded the exit path. While I was at it, I cleaned up the cast manifold.