mitch_f1's mariner NA6

[mitch_f1]

So the weekend was pretty successful in that nothing broke...except records ;) I got a new PB of 1:13.68...kind of. MX5 club use different timing points as many of you know, so this time was not recorded on my racechrono. I did however get several 1:13.9's and an optimum time of 1:12.8.

I ceebs typing right now, so here's a few pics:

Havent checked brake pad wear yet, but this is rotor wear after road driving

P1030898 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

After first session:

P1030900 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

So I don't have high hopes for pad wear

My fav car of the day; a BMW 2002 sports sedan with an original M10 block and F1 heads with a big f*uck off turbo

P1030913 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030904 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030910 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

New roll bar rocked up:

P1030918 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030919 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030920 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030921 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030922 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030923 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

It fell out, I swear....

P1030925 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

It was removed for two reasons:
1-it has holes in it, so is useless for water protection
2-i dont have to put the roll bar in around it!!! (mostly this reason)


P1030926 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030927 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030928 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr


P1030931 (Large) by modena photo, on Flickr

It is going to be painted black, and I am currently looking into getting a brace made to connect the top bar with the passenger footwell


Video:

[PaulF]

That's the MX5 Plus Tall boy, right? Did you take any reference shots of the two different bars installed to show the different positioning, by any chance?

[evil_weevil]

wow thats a wide entry at turn 3 over the ripples...!
id be too worried going over it, all the weight is on that side with speed - knowing me id break something.

[mitch_f1]

What do you want to see in particular Paul??

Chris, I dunno i've always done it. I guess I should try keeping on the road; it will be easier on the car

[Guran]

Video looks great Mitch. Nice driving! That turn 3 entry is exactly the same line I use. It's a little bumpy, but you're off the ripple by the time you turn in anyway so it's pretty stable.

[mitch_f1]

Thanks Bryan

[PaulF]

What do you want to see in particular Paul??

I'd be interested to see a side profile view, just to see how much further forward and how much higher it sits.

[evil_weevil]

Yeah i still keep off it! Stable or not. Haven't really seen anyone else use it like that!
I like to not my break stuff too!

Either way 1.13.6 is hooting for an na6 and now motivated me to go quicker!! I'm there August 18th and it can't come son enough, having withdrawals!!

[mitch_f1]

So just inspected pads and they are uneven....TRUCK!!!

This is really annoying me now; i have essentially thrown away $400 in making my pads uneven.

Things it can't be:
-rotor
-pads
-pins
-bracket

Thing it is:
-caliper

Well colour me annoyed!!


^^^^
Me

Also, I discovered on the way down that my indicator mod is near impossible to see during the day ( ), also that my tyre is scrubbing only my front left wheel arch ( ), also RMS is leaking again ( ). Sometimes I think this car is out to get me!!!!

[mitch_f1]

Paul, I took the above photos to show exactly that

[mitch_f1]

So I had an oil leak from gearbox area, and decided to investigate, thinking it was the RMS which I had decided I hadn't inserted far enough. I replaced RMS as a precaution, but also decided it may have come from the sump bolt due to the collection of oil on that side of the rear of the engine. I also decided to do a few other little things while gearbox was out. Here are some pictures:

[Hjt]

Wilwoods seems the only option..

Your inner guard is still in better condition than my front left

[mitch_f1]

[Okibi]

Brown pants moment, was looking good up to that point!

[mitch_f1]

BTW, i've got no idea what actually happened to cause that lose