If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
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Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116345)
Are they even necessary to run coolant through with the coolant reroutes that are currently on the car?
Meaning, can I just put plugs on them and call it a day since the original setup didn't have them. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116313)
Little done this weekend, mostly been sleeping to recover from this week but oh well.
Wrapped my coolant lines. Why Mazda designed the routing to be so close to the headers is beyond me. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 Ask me how I know. :bang: |
Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
I'd say St. George is a dry enough climate that you shouldn't have to worry about it. I capped mine and haven't had any issues. |
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Originally Posted by revlimiter
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Do you have your hose clamps on top of the heat wrap? If so, you have to remove everything and cut the heat wrap a bit so that the hose clamps can touch the actual hose. You'll have leaks otherwise.
Ask me how I know. :bang: === Not a ton done, just a lot of time wasted trying to get everything trying to line up right and little odd things to organize to clean up the engine bay. I painted my center caps. They were this ugly fake chrome and it looked like shit. Lots of sanding followed by plastic adhesion promoter and some good satin black and it looks good. Not great, but good. Trying to think of a good sticker I could place in the middle since these were just blank. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 Started getting my bumper ready to put back on. Cleaned all the dirt off the bumper support https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 Removed all the white paint overspray off these things and then put some sealant on it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 More white paint removal https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 and boom goes the dynamite. I am going to make an undertray out of ABS plastic since the new intercooler position really makes it impossible to use the front air guide. Haven't tried to put the undertray on yet so we'll see how finicky that will be. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 I need to bondo the front lip and then sand out all the scratches and then spray it with "bumper spray paint". Basically highly flexible rubberish paint that is pretty dang durable. I was going to replace it but they are so expensive(even for replicas) and this one is so scratched I don't want to put it back on the car without some work. I know it will chip but for "now" it will do. Sometime later I'll replace it. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116427)
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I painted my center caps. They were this ugly fake chrome and it looked like shit. Lots of sanding followed by plastic adhesion promoter and some good satin black and it looks good. Not great, but good. Trying to think of a good sticker I could place in the middle since these were just blank. ... Good progress doe, car is starting to look like a car again! |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1116450)
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Not a huge fan of the TSI's, but otherwise looking great!
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Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
Interesting bit of information - It's to avoid ice build up inside the TB. It sounds crazy but if you're familiar with the "wind chill" effect and think about the velocity of air coming through your TB it starts to make sense. Some slight humidity, a nice cold morning and you've got ice buildup. Probably not a likely scenario for Jeff or maybe even anyone who owns a Miata but that's why it's there. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116427)
I need to bondo the front lip and then sand out all the scratches and then spray it with "bumper spray paint". Basically highly flexible rubberish paint that is pretty dang durable.
I was going to replace it but they are so expensive(even for replicas) and this one is so scratched I don't want to put it back on the car without some work. I know it will chip but for "now" it will do. Sometime later I'll replace it. |
Originally Posted by Fireindc
(Post 1116457)
Not a huge fan of the TSI's, but otherwise looking great!
Bryan, that leading edge tape sounds awesome! |
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How to put a hood on with no help:
Used my old climbing rope that I had to retire and strung it over the garage door guides. After I got it in position I slowly lowered it until I could angle the hood correctly to slip it on to the brackets. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 Then I slipped the bolts on and installed the hood props https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 Turned out really good. Still need to drill the holes and cut the hood for the aerocatch latches, but I need to remove the pins and make sure the alignment of the hood is perfect before I drill the initial hole. I'll be honest, a little nervous about it! http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/IMG_2442.jpg |
Ingenious idea! Great work! I can't believe how you keep the car so tidy over the time - mine has gathered quite a bit of dust in the last couple of weeks...
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Constant cleaning is how. It really does just get dusty sitting there doesn't it? I started doing all my sanding in the driveway to help cut down on it.
You were right Sven, aligning the hood is a bitch! The sides and rear are perfect but my headlight gap is terrible on the passenger side. Scratching my head on how to fix it. |
Move the headlight.
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What hood prop kit is that? I need to switch mine up so i can put the cold air box thingymabobber on.
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yes, i have euro clear turn signals. makes a huge improvement in look.
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Originally Posted by curly
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Needs more:
IMHO get some clear turn signal housings like curly posted, OR these smoked ones would look nice: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396277679 |
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