MX5 Daily Skid n Track Project

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  1. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    See! There is method behind the madness! :nod:

    So today i treated her to a new camber bolt an fuel filter as the old one was looking extra crispy, plus my mate kindly sheared the old camber bolt during its removal...

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    Old filter came off no problem

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    Before and after, god only knows when it was last changed...

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    Slightly different inlet and outlet piping but went on without a problem...

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    Next up was the camber bolt, was only placed in the hole, no drama as the car hasnt moved...

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    Fitted! Will need a full suspension setup once she is running :)

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    Also got the other wing drilled and stitched up with the bumper, really digging the blue/pink colors atm

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  2. redmr2

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    Bloody hell, that filter has been on there a while!!
     
  3. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Tell me about it! Suprised it came off with ease...
     
  4. victim

    victim Bimmer Skidder

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    Looking good. That sprint course Curborough?
     
  5. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Sure is, few mates and work colleagues run the Trackday Drivers group there every few weeks. U been there?
     
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    victim Bimmer Skidder

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    Alex? Yeye I've been a few times. Only done a couple of laps there but been to spectate loads.
     
  7. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Yea, friends with Alex, work with Paul. Did u go on with a black bmw a while back? Got moaned at for driftin? Lol
     
  8. victim

    victim Bimmer Skidder

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    LOL No I don't think I ever took my old black bmw. It would have been red and I got told to light them up :p
     
  9. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Lol, fair does. Might see u at the next one if ur there... I'll be in the Red Fez ST with white wheels
     
  10. richie_k83

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    Managed to Score a set of free skid rims from my dads work, Think they are Vauxhall Corsa Sport Wheels from the old Corsa B....

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    Anywho, they are the sames size width and PCD, offset is ET49 if i remember correctly.

    They bolted up perfectly, center bore is slightly larger but for free rims i can moan.

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    Also thought it was time to get the shoddy silicone off the body. The previous owner bonded the skirts on an its a right shit job to remove...

    Looks a million times better now

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    Also I have stripped out the interior and carpets to shed a tiny bit of weight, with the center console gone i may even throw a hydro on there too. I also tidied the wiring up so its out the way.

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    May throw some paint down when i next get a chance along with a harness bar and harnesses.

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    Fire Extinguisher is back in too although it may have to be moved when i fit the harness bar.

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  11. stefan_used4

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    Nice build.. I really love the Zebra-Styled Fender! :D Awesome idea.. May i have to copy.
    Its a vinyl isnt it?

    I really like your progress - car looks way better than before.
    Thump up for the work on the engine.

    Keep up the good work!
     
  12. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks dude, yea go for it. I got the idea from another car, yea i used vinyl, easy to do!
     
  13. Smiffy

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    That would be me your on about lol
     
  14. richie_k83

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    Hehe, was good angle dude, no appreciation from the Marshalls though.... Lol
     
  15. Ste333

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    Not sure about that vinyl haha, but top work on the mechanicals though dude ;)
     
  16. richie_k83

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    Haha, looks ace imo :) will get those spacers ordered soon ;-)
     
  17. richie_k83

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    Not much of an update really but after a sort out at work i came accross a new induction kit.

    Its a JR Direct Cold Air Feed Kit with a Carbon Fiber air box with all the fixings;

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    Not bad me thinks, cant wait to get it fitted!
     
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    i think a different front bumper and a bit of cutting that back bumper and the kit could look good! with the right wheels.
    good work though looks good!
    how much for them skirts just out of interest?
     
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    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Skirts came with the car but go for about £170ish on ebay. The bodykit has gone now though im afraid.
     
  20. stefan_used4

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    as announced, i just did it.. :D
    Thought you maybe want to see.. :wack:

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