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07-03-2011, 02:35 PM | #21 |
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OH. i forgot to mention that it has an electric bonnet release which is so cool. and it has a new set of Bilstein coil overs *drools*
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07-03-2011, 03:18 PM | #22 |
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That's brilliant...That must be an absolute hoot to drive
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07-03-2011, 04:51 PM | #23 |
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awesome car man. the light and nimble handling of a mx5 and the power of a blacktop to boot
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07-03-2011, 05:01 PM | #24 |
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Chewy, you do realise if you downsize from that turbo you will have alot better performance? You could easily be looking @ 2500rpm as a good base line for boost to start to kick in at about 50% comp efficiency. I don't know what psi you are pushing when you reach 3800rpm but if your not getting say, 5psi @ or around 2000rmp, that's not an ideal set up. A GT2860RS has about the best 'turbine' efficiency rating of all turbos for a 2.0L platform. There is an article from Garrett getting around Nissan & Honda forums about the DP matched to the 2.0L Toyota 3S GTE that came in the Celica GT4 & MR2's. Can PM you it if you like? Quite an awesome write up. If you get boost happening lower in the rev range you'll better avoid wheelspin too. I know how light the NA's are in the rear, even without boost.....
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07-03-2011, 05:39 PM | #25 | |
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with this car i want to make the mods clean and neat. no messy stuff like what has happened here :P. i dont even know what half of the relays and fuses are in the car :S |
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07-03-2011, 06:19 PM | #26 |
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Great car, looks like it will be a lot of fun
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07-03-2011, 06:23 PM | #27 |
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I genuinely think you have a great project going man. I can understand the daunting feeling, especially the wiring etc. Most overlook the importance of getting the turbo & manifold right. Once you get all the heavy duty arsenal right, it's the tune that matters the most.
Will get the full & edited article for you. It's awesome but well worth the time to read through. Cheers buddy!
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07-03-2011, 06:27 PM | #28 |
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I'm coming over tonight to steal it from you. Do not look out your windows between 9 and 10 pm.
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07-03-2011, 06:29 PM | #29 |
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the car is parked elsewhere :P
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07-03-2011, 09:46 PM | #31 |
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some of us know where he lives
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04-05-2011, 09:17 PM | #32 |
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alright.. its been a while but no new mods/downgrades to the silver surfer. ended up buying another project.
Drum roll...... NA8 Dont worry Phil. Your wheels are safer under the car than being bolted to the hubs with no shocks :P |
04-05-2011, 09:25 PM | #33 |
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the car was located in Bossley Park, NSW. If anyone is wondering how long and how much fuel it was.
Distance: Brisbane City > Bossley Park NSW (next to Cabramatta). Approximately 950km one way. Time: Left at 7pm Friday April 29. Returned at 11pm Saturday 30 Fuel: $550 there and back. Vehicle: Mazda Titan Diesel Non turbo 4cylinder slow accelerating import. Experience: not fun at all with the wobbly steering, bad roads in NSW (sorry boys.. i had to complain :P), terrible terrible speed signs (from 100km/hr to 60km/hr out of nowhere, i cant slow down that fast with a truck) Last edited by chewyryce; 04-05-2011 at 09:35 PM. |
04-05-2011, 09:34 PM | #34 |
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alright so here are the photos of it as it is when i bought it up to the point of stripping it pretty much the day after i got home
not the prettiest sight but its actually not that bad under all that sheet metal. the owner who stripped the car was decent enough to leave the whole AC system intact with gas still inside . |
04-05-2011, 09:43 PM | #35 |
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Bosley park is 10mins from me you should of said hi :P
Nice buy. I was thinking of buying a mx5 as a track car. That would of been a good start :P How much you pick it up for??
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04-05-2011, 09:43 PM | #36 |
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and this is the car stripped of its bits.
Dash Out Carpet Out Junk My plans for the black one: - Half cut NA8 Black. (for all the bits that i need) - Hard top - Roll cage - Oil cooler - Put the SR20 from the Silver Surfer into this Black Beast. - ETC Plans for the Silver NA6 - Take the NA8 engine and box from the half cut and convert it to 1.8 - Turn the whole car into stock for daily (fuel is like a chick right now) these are just basic needs for both cars. im not going to be too specific as you all get the picture |
04-05-2011, 09:45 PM | #37 | |
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i didnt get a chance to even explore NSW. i have a friend who lives there and even i didnt say hi to her. haha. next time i go to NSW i'll stay more than 10 min |
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04-05-2011, 09:50 PM | #38 |
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oh man I hope you got recipts and good details - Probability it's a stolen car 80% probability some one will come looking for you 2%
The fact you didn't like NSW roads - Priceless say on your side Cane TOAD. LOL Hope you didn't fork out much for it. |
04-05-2011, 09:51 PM | #39 |
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Ahah that cool but I'll keep a keen eye on this thread as I've always liked the mx5 (probably why I bought the Capri lol)
Ah that's alright you were on business. Time is money
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04-05-2011, 09:52 PM | #40 | |
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oh and i have his name, phone number, and address
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