Mini_FD '99 Flyin' Miata Turbo Build
#281
So I was pretty intimidated taking the entire front assembly of the motor apart like airbox, battery, intercooler, and upper radiayor hose but it wasn't all that bad.
Found out why my temp gauge started to creep and a burning electrical smell. It was the fan. So on Monday I'll be ordering two new fans with new hardware. I absolutely hate rust but love airplane stripper. That stuff ate up everything.
20141011_103236 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
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Found out why my temp gauge started to creep and a burning electrical smell. It was the fan. So on Monday I'll be ordering two new fans with new hardware. I absolutely hate rust but love airplane stripper. That stuff ate up everything.
20141011_103236 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20141011_103248 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20141011_121124 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20141011_133118 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#284
I forgot to make a how to.. pm me so I can write it up
Regarding suspension in the rear, I'm replacing every bushing. Though some are not available in the aftermarket world and need to be directly sourced through mazda, I don't know of I want to stick with all oem or go stiffer? I was wondering if there is a compound that is mazda competition stiff but stiff provides a comfortable ride.
Regarding suspension in the rear, I'm replacing every bushing. Though some are not available in the aftermarket world and need to be directly sourced through mazda, I don't know of I want to stick with all oem or go stiffer? I was wondering if there is a compound that is mazda competition stiff but stiff provides a comfortable ride.
Last edited by BlackBandit; 10-18-2014 at 08:45 AM.
#285
Latest pic... I also took some shots of sep3 that look fantastic
Montego blue on steroids but not yet painted
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HighwayStar by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
KeywestContrast by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
UnderGround by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
Steve'sRX8 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
Montego blue on steroids but not yet painted
MontegoBlue2 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
HighwayStar by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
KeywestContrast by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
UnderGround by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
Steve'sRX8 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#286
Nope. FD is an "R" box.
I was also curious about the shifters, though...
I have a B2600 transmission sitting here that has an RX7 shifter in it, so that works, and i'd assume vice versa.
I suppose i could throw a spare Miata shifter in there and see how that goes. Would love to have a MiataRoadster tall angled shifter in my FD box end game.
#287
That would be nice to know. Maybe if they fit I can order one and quite possibly have miataroadster become an rx7 vendor
Since she got no attention yesterday, here are some pictures I took this evening waiting around for the partial eclipse. Which, by the way, wasn't as successful. I've never tried to snap photos of the sun before and didnt get it right.
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RxSunset2 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
I just couldn't make up my mind which photo that I liked more.
RxSunset by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
Since she got no attention yesterday, here are some pictures I took this evening waiting around for the partial eclipse. Which, by the way, wasn't as successful. I've never tried to snap photos of the sun before and didnt get it right.
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RxSunset2 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
I just couldn't make up my mind which photo that I liked more.
RxSunset by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#288
Autocrossed the Gal this past weekend. I'm diagnosing if I have a legit power steering leak.
What I did to remedy that was cleaning everything around the reservoir and the reservoir itself. I added dye to see if its a hose or not because the reservoir is still full. I replaced the cap for preventive cheap measures.
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What I did to remedy that was cleaning everything around the reservoir and the reservoir itself. I added dye to see if its a hose or not because the reservoir is still full. I replaced the cap for preventive cheap measures.
DSC03299 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03297 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03287 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03269 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03267 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03255 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03512 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC03263 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#289
I have some issues I need to clear up like Why am I keeping my hand on the shifter for so long? Why am I not having both hands on the steering wheel like I should be doing instead swagging it out one handed on the course?
Need to work on that. Also the video is my best time. 49.813
I was getting 50.2- 50.7 all day long. So I was enthusiastic about breaking under 50
Need to work on that. Also the video is my best time. 49.813
I was getting 50.2- 50.7 all day long. So I was enthusiastic about breaking under 50
#291
I felt the course was tight and constricted. It had two slaloms one going into a a left turn down a straight at beginning and one towards the end of the video where after a straight went into a slalom with a tight left and right.
Regardless I was happy with my results completely stock and torn bushings.
Today the car is getting the front windshield pulled to replace the moulding and stripping around the perimeter. It's curling and exposing what's underneath. I don't want a future problem with rust where water seeps in little pockets of the old adhesive. I was told that the previous owner also quite possibly tried to add a adhesive himself to fix the issue. So I'm going in there with oem seals getting the job done right.
Regardless I was happy with my results completely stock and torn bushings.
Today the car is getting the front windshield pulled to replace the moulding and stripping around the perimeter. It's curling and exposing what's underneath. I don't want a future problem with rust where water seeps in little pockets of the old adhesive. I was told that the previous owner also quite possibly tried to add a adhesive himself to fix the issue. So I'm going in there with oem seals getting the job done right.
#292
The car is getting a complete sequential system service;
Update the crankcase and turbo vent breather system
by passing the warm up system "Florida is warm already" and fuel regulator switch
Fit sequential control system with HD hose and install over boost safety circuit
calibrating system actuators
tune up: plugs,wires,fuelfilter, servicing ignition system, fuel system, airfilter, tune and adjust for optimum performance and longevity
Install thermostat, fan switch, replace turbo cooling hoses, flushing system, pressure check cooling system, service cooling fan relays, update central system, verify proper operation
185f fan switch
Green engine sensor temp
Cold air induction system with ICD cover kit, dual K&N filters and "V" duct inlet system off road use
Cool power kit, twin turbo 20ft. Woven thermal barrier
fully isolated shifter short stroke
Pulleykit, alternator and water pump belt
Update the crankcase and turbo vent breather system
by passing the warm up system "Florida is warm already" and fuel regulator switch
Fit sequential control system with HD hose and install over boost safety circuit
calibrating system actuators
tune up: plugs,wires,fuelfilter, servicing ignition system, fuel system, airfilter, tune and adjust for optimum performance and longevity
Install thermostat, fan switch, replace turbo cooling hoses, flushing system, pressure check cooling system, service cooling fan relays, update central system, verify proper operation
185f fan switch
Green engine sensor temp
Cold air induction system with ICD cover kit, dual K&N filters and "V" duct inlet system off road use
Cool power kit, twin turbo 20ft. Woven thermal barrier
fully isolated shifter short stroke
Pulleykit, alternator and water pump belt
#293
Everything got done. Emissions have been removed and this car is only breathing in fresh air.
DSC04449 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20150117_101650_Richtone(HDR) by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
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DSC04449 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20150117_101650_Richtone(HDR) by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
DSC04432 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#294
The car is at Mazda right now. The reason is because after I installed a remanufactured alternator, it seemed one of the wires to the sensor clip that plugs in the alternator was stripped out of its connector.
The power supply cable from the alternator started to burn and melt causing a plastic burn smell. I got the car towed to Mazda from Orlando to Melbourne using AAA.
So the car is getting a new Co-harness to fix the burnt current one. The cars low beams also are not working simultaneously as this all happened. I also am getting a full inspection done because I'm driving to DGRR and afterwards taking a cross country trip in the Rx-7.
So while the car is at mazda, I'm getting brand new coil packs and in the next couple weeks having mazda replace all the bushings.
Now you think I'm crazy having the dealership work on the car and pay dealership prices but I'm receiving quality work on one special mechanic who has worked on rotaries since 1990 and I'm paying for oem parts at wholesale price.
I can't wait to get my car back.
The power supply cable from the alternator started to burn and melt causing a plastic burn smell. I got the car towed to Mazda from Orlando to Melbourne using AAA.
So the car is getting a new Co-harness to fix the burnt current one. The cars low beams also are not working simultaneously as this all happened. I also am getting a full inspection done because I'm driving to DGRR and afterwards taking a cross country trip in the Rx-7.
So while the car is at mazda, I'm getting brand new coil packs and in the next couple weeks having mazda replace all the bushings.
Now you think I'm crazy having the dealership work on the car and pay dealership prices but I'm receiving quality work on one special mechanic who has worked on rotaries since 1990 and I'm paying for oem parts at wholesale price.
I can't wait to get my car back.
#297
Okay so it's finalized.
Speaking with James from Mazda competition has been extremely pleasant. He helped me out multiple times and we together made sure what I needed.
J-auto helped me out for 40 mins on the phone for everything else Mazda competition didn't have. We went over my order from Mazda and created an order over the phone on his Web site to make sure the entire job was complete front to back.-
I purchased Mazda competition bushings. They are stiffer rubber oem bushings that are not available in the factory.-
I went with j-auto pillow ***** with j auto toe links, inner/auto tie rods/ boot covers, ball joint boots, and super pro trailing arm bushing.-
After the help here online and to James and j-auto, I feel like I am making the right decision.
Speaking with James from Mazda competition has been extremely pleasant. He helped me out multiple times and we together made sure what I needed.
J-auto helped me out for 40 mins on the phone for everything else Mazda competition didn't have. We went over my order from Mazda and created an order over the phone on his Web site to make sure the entire job was complete front to back.-
I purchased Mazda competition bushings. They are stiffer rubber oem bushings that are not available in the factory.-
I went with j-auto pillow ***** with j auto toe links, inner/auto tie rods/ boot covers, ball joint boots, and super pro trailing arm bushing.-
After the help here online and to James and j-auto, I feel like I am making the right decision.
#299
This sounded cool with the back fire but the rattle noise sucked.
20150331_142726 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
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20150331_142726 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
20150331_142729 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr
#300
First item to arrive for operation "Suspension Revival"
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2015-04-02_05-40-31 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr