Originally Posted by turbofan
(Post 1214575)
Wow, I'm gonna need spacers, ha. That'll be too low for me but it's what I've got sitting in the garage.
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I've been thinking a lot about the diff brace you just installed, I'd love to hear your impressions of it when the time comes.
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR. Good progress sir! Props for the updates! :bigtu: |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1214600)
I've been thinking a lot about the diff brace you just installed, I'd love to hear your impressions of it when the time comes.
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR. Good progress sir! Props for the updates! :bigtu: I upgraded my drain line to -10AN as a safety precaution because I had an issue with my Mazdaspeed Mazda3; oil was backing up into the turbo causing the cartridge to fill with oil and make the car smoke when sitting at idle for any extended period of time. |
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little update:
I scored a deal on a spare hood and started cutting for my Singular Motorsports hood louvers. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6nywbjl.jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431532131 New MS3 Basic with some added options enroute from Rev as well. Gen 4 15x9 Bronze 6UL's showed up to accompany my 225 NTO1's for the next set of track days My parking brake cables for my FM rear brake kit broke over the weekend :( looks like I need to order their "updated version $$" |
Wow, those are easily the cleanest and most symmetrical cuts on the bracing I've seen yet. What did you use?
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how well did that color match kit work for you and what did it cost?
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Originally Posted by ozbrock
(Post 1231146)
Wow, those are easily the cleanest and most symmetrical cuts on the bracing I've seen yet. What did you use?
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Originally Posted by cyotani
(Post 1231149)
how well did that color match kit work for you and what did it cost?
I haven't compared the paint on it to the paint on the car yet. I'll post pictures for you when I swap the hoods. |
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So, the color match on the car is not great in the sun light. I believe this is mostly do to sun fade on factory panels. The spots under the factory spoiler are much closer to the color of the hood.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431567902 http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/...psqjqiaavw.jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431567902 Under the right parking lot light post at night though... Amazing! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431567902 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1431567902 |
Car looks bad ass.
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Originally Posted by williams805
(Post 1231238)
Car looks bad ass.
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Nice job Frank! Two Mazdaspeeds?
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Originally Posted by 99mx5
(Post 1231243)
Nice job Frank! Two Mazdaspeeds?
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Originally Posted by FrankB
(Post 1231155)
I got it from automotivetouchup.com. I ordered 3 cans of clear, 3 cans of base, 1 primer and 1 adhesion promoter for around $90 shipped.
I haven't compared the paint on it to the paint on the car yet. I'll post pictures for you when I swap the hoods. If it was me, I wouldn't even bother to try and match the paint if I painted it myself and deliberately gone with something different since paint-matching is a real science - if you're off by even a small amount it's very noticeable. I think this is why many people simple paint their bonnets/hoods black but I reckon a few shades darker than the rest of the car would look better than black. - you'll probably hate me for telling you this now that you've painted it already :P |
It has to be blended to match. You'll likely never get it to match without blending. That said, I think you did a great job and it looks good for a track-only hood. IMO way better than if it was black
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Originally Posted by Lokiel
(Post 1231280)
Nice job on the cuts.
If it was me, I wouldn't even bother to try and match the paint if I painted it myself and deliberately gone with something different since paint-matching is a real science - if you're off by even a small amount it's very noticeable. I think this is why many people simple paint their bonnets/hoods black but I reckon a few shades darker than the rest of the car would look better than black. - you'll probably hate me for telling you this now that you've painted it already :P
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1231319)
It has to be blended to match. You'll likely never get it to match without blending. That said, I think you did a great job and it looks good for a track-only hood. IMO way better than if it was black
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This is why I keep looking for another NB hood, except I will paint it matte black. :dealwithit: Then I can start calling it "the great pumpkin" or some nonsense.
It looks fine, becauseracecar :party:
Originally Posted by FrankB
(Post 1231241)
Thanks, I'm not too worried about the color difference since its my track hood and I still have the factory hood intact. Thank god because look at that filter placement.. FML in the rain!
Amsoil makes a funny hydrophobic pre-filter sock for their filters, you may be able to find one that'll fit. |
Originally Posted by FrankB
(Post 1231245)
Thanks, the other one is a friends. I'm breaking in his clutch for him. My bank account can barely support my spending habits for the one..
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Originally Posted by Lokiel
(Post 1231559)
Gonna fix his ride height and camber while you're at it? :P
He just got a bunch of work done actually. He is getting a MS2e from Reverant installed too but the tuner wants the clutch broken in first. Don't worry he's on the right path. |
Speaking of Megasquirt's... My new MS3 should be here today or tomorrow, crossing over from my current MS2e.
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