Liam_D Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That cage will kill you to fit! We did my friends marks on his black mk2.5 (the one that was at JAE) was the worst thing I've ever done to a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 What was so bad geezer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Drilling the holes mate, was so much stuff in the way. And it's made out of über strong metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Haha won't look forward to it too much then, have updated spec list on front page - also added braided lines for the brakes and clutch, along with polybushes for the front and rear ARB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That cage is a Cusco Safety 21 i reckon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 You may be right thanks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Looks to be similar sticker as what's on my cusco cage so I would agree with trisk there man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 MOT passed.Many parts collected.New house bought.Garage accessible. Let the work begin...soonish, once I'm allowed to stop decorating the new gaff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 :thumbsup: many winz! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 To do list is now, have all the parts: Track Dog Racing oil pressure kitSpare MX5 mk2.5 cam cover to spraySpare MX5 mk2.5 inlet manifold to sprayNew set of droplinksBlack paint for inside headlightsBlack paint for brake callipersTein 35mm lowering springsIL Motorsport uprated engine mountsCusco Safety 21 4pt roll cageMaxim mk2 exhaust manifoldCentre pipe with catJASS Performance EGR blanking kitTow strap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 None of the above done, but... Spark plugs changed for iridiums - checkCoolant changed - checkEngine oil changed - checkGearbox oil changed - checkDiff oil changed - check Hard top off - checkSystem up with the top down - check The car was very well behaved too, no bolts sheared and everything came off without too much persuasion! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :thumbsup: Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 May finally get some of those other bits in my list done now the house is coming in too order, will have the space in the garage to work on her Hoping to get these done next Track Dog Racing oil pressure kitIL Motorsport uprated engine mountsMaxim mk2 exhaust manifoldCentre pipe with cat May no longer need the egr delete if I can get the egr off my old exhaust pipe and welded onto this new one, also not sure on the lowering as I have to go down a single track to get to the garage and it might scrape on the way there. Have the spare rocker cover to paint and the new gaskets have arrived so that may happen shortly too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Sounds good dude! love the approach you're taking with this motor, very refined and classy! great call! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Inlet manifold all cleaned up and replaced now, no hissing thankfully. Also got the inlet mani sprayed silver to clean up the bay along with crackle red paint on the rocker coverAlso fitted the TDR oil sensor, few more jobs to do but enjoyed working on her today Planning on fitting my Maxim manifold and uprated engine mounts while it is up in the air, too new brake pads and discs need to be done too before August... To do list is now, have all the parts: New set of droplinksBlack paint for inside headlightsBlack paint for brake callipersIL Motorsport uprated engine mountsCusco Safety 21 4pt roll cage (maybe)Maxim mk2 exhaust manifoldCentre pipe with catTow strap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice update Si look forward to seeing the rest completed John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 ^^^^^ditto. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks geezer me too! It's still on stands in the garage, so should make the jobs a lot easier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 No pics yet...sorry but, few jobs done at the weekend, fitted the Maxim mk2 exhaust manifold and IL Motorsport uprated engine mounts, not had a chance to drive it since though as i need to fit the centre section to the exhaust and unsure whether to go s/steel or just get a hole cut into the existing mk2 one for the post-cat o2 sensor Hope to have sunday on it this weekend, so will take it out for a run and make sure i'm happy with it - then brakes, lights and tow strap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 New exhaust mani is on, as is mid section, had to have a bung welded in for an o2 sensor, had the car running for 5 mins nicely but discovered a slight oil leak, so need to get this done and then should be good to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 looking good buddy. really liking the crackle paint! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Car was finished this weekend...or so I thought, all bolted back up no leaks of oil nothing, so took it for a nice drive 20 mins each way - perfect. Went for a 10 mins drive today and I'm throwing an EML and its stuttering, so gotta get that sorted now, one of these days i'll just be able to enjoy a car lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 lol do we ever get to just enjoy them bud??? lol fingers crossed for ya! hopefully something simple! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Think may have sorted it last night, was water on the plugs, cleaned it out, and bled coolant - seems better now, no misfiring, list is getting smaller now too Fit new set of droplinksBlack paint for inside headlightsBlack paint for brake callipersIL Motorsport uprated engine mounts ✔Cusco Safety 21 4pt roll cage (maybe) (Going up for sale)Maxim mk2 exhaust manifold ✔Centre pipe with cat ✔Tow strap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I do like the mx5's althouh was never keen on the mk 2's. This looks sweet though. I always find that the hard top really sets them off. My dad has a. Mk 1 Miata, with the BBR turbo. It's okay powerwise but nothing special. Makes a nice improvement over standard though. Wants a few lottle upgrades. Just got an OEM spoiler formit. But looking at the kit maybe I should get him to get the mazdaspeed kit for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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