Ceptor's NA6

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:48 pm

The quick release hub. It all needs to be pulled off again so I can fix the contact at the back of the boss kit for the horn circuit. And I need to fit the dash surround trim

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:55 pm

Last week when I went to mx5 mania I picked up one of the phone holders, definitely cleaned the centre console up and my Galaxy S4 sits neatly on top, leaving the pockets free for use

Also for some reason I didn't have a ECU cover plate

Then after not having a working washer bottle since purchasing the car as the washer bottle motor had given up and the cap somehow worked itself off and dropped somewhere on the road I picked up a complete unit. Fitted it up and for some reason still had nothing. After pulling apart sections, testing, a bit more trial and error I realised the Y-Piece was the issue, as soon as I pulled it off it disintegrated in my hand, so off to Repco for a new one. Replaced it and still had nothing, so I gave the jets a quick poke and clean with a pin and hey presto I have water finally haha.

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:03 pm

Once the new clutch is installed I will be getting new tyres because the current ones are rooted. After doing a few hours of research and speaking to a few blokes who run them on their daily and other who use them on their full track drift cars I am most likely going to grab a set of the Achillies 123s. For the price and the performance you get I can't see a reason to fault them, apparently they aren't the best in the wet but for roughly $130/tyre you can't complain too much

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:06 pm

As for body styling im relatively happy with it as in now, other than the paint which is in shocking condition and will be getting re-sprayed in the future. I am planning on getting the KG works spoiler.

While ordering that I am also considering buying the Willwood front upgrade, has anybody had any experience with it? I know its relatively cheap but all in all is it worth it?

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:25 pm

.. time to get some vented CF headlights cover now :mrgreen:

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:52 pm

Re brakes: Are you running out of brakes? Why do you need bigger ones? Please note that hardpark is a legitimate answer here, just need to know what you're going for.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:25 am

Agree that the Wilwood brakes are overkill for a N/A 1.6L NA but if you track your car at all and change your pads for it, they make pad changes a breeze.

They're also lighter than the stock calipers too (the Big Brake Kit which my SE came with) which is a good thing - not sure about the stock 1.6L calipers.

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:13 pm

.. time to get some vented CF headlights cover now

I haven't really thought about them too much, might have a look around and see if I like them

Are you running out of brakes? Why do you need bigger ones? Please note that hardpark is a legitimate answer here, just need to know what you're going for.

I'm planning to be taking the car to the track next year once I have done a few more bits and pieces to it, just don't know how well the standard brakes hold up. And they do look awesome haha

Agree that the Wilwood brakes are overkill for a N/A 1.6L NA but if you track your car at all and change your pads for it, they make pad changes a breeze.
They're also lighter than the stock calipers too (the Big Brake Kit which my SE came with) which is a good thing - not sure about the stock 1.6L calipers.

Cheers for the info man, as I said im planning to track the car next year when I get every chance to

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:39 pm

Stock brakes with decent pads will see you fine. If you're really keen, upgrade to NA8/NB8A brakes as a simple bolt in proposition.

track_addict · Postby **track_addict** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:40 pm

I use A1RM's with RDA slotted and dimpled rotors and good fluid on my NA6. Stock drive train and had no issues at the track. I dont see the point in Wilwoods unless you have big hp and are really struggling to stop the car. Tyres and track time will net the best improvements. Best to get out there and do a few track days before you decide to buy.

Also I think Charlie_91 used to run NB8A brake with good pads and that car had 300 odd hp.

MattR · Postby **MattR** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:52 am

It is quite easy to "overbrake" a car.

For what you want to do standard brakes are fine. For track days a good road pad will do for the standard 5 lap sprint format and a flush with good fluid like Penrite SIN.

For a bit of bling, get slotted rotors when you current ones are up for replacement and look at painting the calipers in a heat paint to clean them up.

Personally, I'm not a fan of drilled rotors for track use

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:13 am

track_addict wrote::
Also I think Charlie_91 used to run NB8A brake with good pads and that car had 300 odd hp.

Charlie "didn't believe in brakes" though

M1474 · Postby **M1474** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:40 pm

In B4 free cake.

Ceptor · Postby **Ceptor** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:39 pm

Alright cheers for the info and opinions guys, the car already has slotted and dimpled rotors from when I bought it with some simple bendix pads im pretty sure (havn't had a good look yet). Might just get a different set of pads later on, flush the brake fluid and paint the calipers.

In B4 free cake.

Ahhh I see what you did there haha

speed freak · Postby **speed freak** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:25 pm

also get stainless steel/braided brake lines fitted, one of the best mods you can do for brakes. Pedal feel is sooo much better. Stock brakes should be ok with good pads.