My era of MX5 ownership! Twilight Blue NB8A

[hks_kansei]

Diff collected, I had a look at a few others and it seems the rearmost PPF Bolt doesn't have a spacer sleeve or anything.

So over the holidays I'm going to have a go at replacing the diff in the driveway.

[CheyneX5]

The car should feel nice and DIFFerent!

[hks_kansei]

it will be the Diffinitive mod.

oh yeah, bad pun and spelling error all in one

[hks_kansei]

My housemate filming random driveway antics.

Neighbours love us

[bootz]

ok, to update on the above post.

I have a replacement PPF nut thanks to the wonderful guys at Allmaz.

And as one does...... I'm replacing the whole diff while I'm down there.

Thanks to Flycasta I've bought a 4.1 Type2 Torsen.


So, we'll be back, stronger and more fun than ever!!

Good ol' Flycasta, love my sports diff, and you will too!

[hks_kansei]

Slow progress.

I decided to have a go myself.

All was going well.

Bracing removed
Exhaust removed
tailshaft detached
PPF bolts removed
PPF Splined nuts removed

Then came the Hub nuts on the half shafts.......

well, after soaking them in WD40, using big arse sockets and handles, and even heating them with a blow torch, they refuse to move even slightly.

I have a few more things to try (when I can be bothered)
if they don't work.... it's a tow truck to the workshop.



I did get one bonus though..... I got to start the car up with open headers....
bloody hell it's loud.
It made me decide that yes, I do VERY MUCH need that resonator box to stay in the midpipe.



Nothing planned for the short term, whatever mod comes next will be later in the year, and depends on what pops up at the right price.

[philz]

exhaust sounds awesome, needs a fly by ;)

[hks_kansei]

So with the car likely goin into the shop next week to have the diff put in, I figured it was time to work out an updated mod list.

Interior:
Brushed alloy vent rings + Hazard light ring
Spun alloy Voodoo gear knob + gear boot collar
Brushed alloy "Roadster" Shifter surround
OBX Fixed back bucket
Brown Davis Steel rollbar
Leather handbrake boot
SE Interior door handles
"Roadster" 10th Anniversary Floor mats

Engine:
DIY Mania Intake
RS*R Exmag GTII Axle back exhaust
Magnecor 8mm Leads

Wheels & Suspension:
Mazdaspeed B-Spec Springs
Mazdaspeed MS03 Wheels 15x7+38
Toyo Proxes4 205/50/15
Mazdaspeed Front Strut Brace
4.1 TorSen LSD

Exterior:
Colour coded reflectors
IL Motorsport Clear Indicators
DIY Offset number plate bracket
NB hardtop in Mariner blue


To do:
Get diff Installed
Install second SE Handle
Change Oil
Change Oil filter
Change Fuel Filter
Replace Spark plugs
Clean Air Filter
Put in new floormats
Clean the interior
Clean the exterior
Polish paint (I have a machine now, just need pads and polish)
Repair Hardtop
Paint hardtop


It's a neverending process.

[hks_kansei]

A few more little things to add to the list:

I bought a pair of NB8B Cibie Foglamps, so need to make up some bracketry to mount them.
Then of course do some wiring so they work.

And I've got a Japanese Gauge cluster coming.
I've preferred them to the Audm ones, and this one popped up with about the same Km on it as my car.
So I had a bid placed, and got it for the opening price.

for reference:

Aust gauges:


Japanese Gauges:


Little things, redline is 500rpm higher (not that it matters, I'll still change as normal)
and it says 6speed, I might make up a small badge or something to cover that.

[PaulF]

Will the different gauge calibration be fine with your Australian speedo sender etc? Just a plug and play kind of deal?

[hks_kansei]

From what I've read it's all contained within the cluster.

Apparently they just plug straight into the Aussie ones.

Either way, I'll find out when it arrives

[OurCognitiveSurplus]

I love that the needles start pointing down - just like an NC!

[Regie]

From what I've read it's all contained within the cluster.

Apparently they just plug straight into the Aussie ones.

Either way, I'll find out when it arrives

Yep just plug and play

I had a mazdaspeed jdm cluster in my nb

[hks_kansei]

I think it may have been your thread that I read it in Regie?

After these mods will slow down again.
Let the bank build again, and also the fact that there aren't that many things left on the list to do.

[hks_kansei]

FINALLY BOOKED INTO WORKSHOP!

Booked in for 13th March to finally have the diff fitted.


Going to attempt to re-install the stupid PPF bolts this weekend (Seriously, who the hell designed such a shitty system with all those spacers? just make it fit properly to start with!)

If I can't get the bolts back, no big deal, just means I tow it.