Weevils 94 MX5 Clubman track hack

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:47 pm

ok we weigh the same then!
I just need more gym and less beer!!

Dann - I see you lurking - I think Im heading up to the workshop 21st

Postby **NitroDann** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:48 pm

I see that you see what I did there...

The workshop?

Dann

Postby **NitroDann** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:49 pm

You mean your coming up to Kotara?

Dann

Postby **NitroDann** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:50 pm

Also, do you have a complete list of mods somewhere... PM me? Id like to see what it took all up to get 13s at wakie.

Dann

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:02 pm

haha yeah monarco performance!

mods,
yeah I'll post here all good mate!

power/engine wise:
Mania Intake + pod filter
NB pipe (AFM to TB)
4-2-1 extractors
high flow cat
2.5' cat back and muffler
I think the timing has been bumped up but not 100% sure
new timing belt
42mm radiator

brakes:
RDA slotted rotors
QFM A1rm Pads
braided lines

AFAIK its still standard clutch...until the 21st then an exeedyheavy duty goes in

suspension:
TEIN Flex coilovers
whiteline bushes here and there
front whiteline sway bar (nothing rear)

other?
6 point CAMS cage
sparco seat + harness
ishift shift light

thats it from what I can remember!

edit - wheels! need wheels and tyres to drive a car too LOL
china spec 15' wheels with r888's

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:06 pm

oh, back in 2009 I killed cylinder 4, got it fixed, I dont think they did any headwork at the time which sucks now as would be good!

but made 75rwkw at Unigroup Engineering. My old car made 255rwkw (R33) on that Dyno

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:22 am

NitroDann wrote:Also, do you have a complete list of mods somewhere... PM me? Id like to see what it took all up to get 13s at wakie.

Dann

Chris forgot to mention the most important factor ... SEAT TIME!

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:31 am

hahaha this is 110% correct!!!!

to give you an idea my first time at OP GP was 1.30.4
4 OP GP days later
got down to 1.27.2

EC was 2.00
now 1.56.6

Wakefield
1.16.5 hand timed
to 1.13.6

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:09 pm

so new clutch b eing fitted tomorrow,
means no more beer for me tonight.

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:07 pm

no way in the world could I be a mechanic, I just get too angry.

so clutch is in, oil change done, nothing else - racing as is next week

lets just hope seat time is the best mod next week

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:51 pm

so to recap today....just an FYI this was my 1st attempt at doing a clutch!!!

I just remembered how much I hate driving the MX5 for long periods of time!
Gosford to Newcastle...sure it took under an hour but my god my back was killing me! maybe Im getting old....

when I saw the freeway exit sign I was happy!

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so first thing was removed the brace and driveshaft

driveshaftbrace removed.jpg

so, after undoing everything with the GB, we tried to remove it however turns out my extractors are quite large and the GB couldnt get passed, so hoist done, header bolts undone, extractors off, gearbox ready to move.

so ready to ubolt stuff

old clutch etc.jpg

so we went to a place to get my fly wheel machined, and some will ask why didnt I go a lightened flywheel?
well, couldnt afford it to put it simply.
went to shop to get it machined, old mate comes back out and says "machine is broken done, can do it monday"
ah...no.
the manager there then says leave it with me, i'll leave now and head to our other shop, meet me there in 30mins
so...forgot to mention had a leaking rear main seal.
went to another shop, got the seal, then went to the other shop and BAM was very impressed with the maching.

flywheel.jpg

the old vs new clutch

clutches.jpg

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:57 pm

so bolting back everything

almost done.jpg

lol pink bits!!

pinkbits.jpg

and done...yes it has the standard wheels on, didnt want to drive with the semis on the F3.

done.jpg

Thats one of Geoffs 15+ cars, a mint 300ZX next to mine.

so big thanks to my mate Ryan and of course Geoff at Monaco Performance @ Kotara.
Even though Ryan did a fair bit more work than me today, im still happy that I could do what I can and not get drunk (had to drive home!)

Unfortunately we ran out of time to check the alignment for suspension, so I'll just race as is.

if I can beat a 1.13.6 I'll be a happy man

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:36 pm

car just clicked over 150k today!
however, for those technically minded...

I have a rattle/knock 1st and 2nd under hard acceleration however nothing 3rd 4th or 5th.

doiesnt do it when I take off normally.

fkn weird.

thoughts?

p.s. it has made this noise before clutch change but seems to be worse now.

Hellmun · Postby **Hellmun** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:36 pm

Torque is higher in those gears so you'll canter the engine more which means the whole motor/gearbox/exhaust/intake etc will all move a further distance. It may not do it at idle as without the load from dríven the wheels you won't have as much movement. Usually the it's just the exhaust so give that a good shake by hand, else get a big lever and push the engine over. If the mounts are in good nick you shouldn't be able to move it so far to hit anything. That'd be my first check depending on the type of knock/rattle. E.g is it a high frequency osciallating light piece of metal sound, heavy thunk from impacting a hard solid mounted object, is it the front or rear of the car?

evil_weevil · Postby **evil_weevil** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:22 pm

hey mark,
thanks for the reply!

yeah looks like the extractors are hitting the the fire wall during 1st gear.

have undone 3 bolts on the brace which bolt to the rear of gear box, as soon as I cracked those 3 nuts I saw the engine/gb move back a few mm

seems to be all good!
bring on MRA.....and hope this rain stays the ƒü¢k away!!!