Monthly Archives: April 2011

The plan is forming

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Dom

That’s both build manuals read cover to cover and the build part of the plan is now complete. It’s turned out as a total of 283 tasks needing 262 hours. Hopefully I’ve over estimated on the hours needed but I’d … Continue reading →

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WSCC – Official BudgetBusters!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Dom

I’d always known that I’d want to replace the standard Mazda SDV dash after the build, largely because I’m not a fan of it’s looks. I joined the Westfield Sport Car Club this week and posted a thread summarising my … Continue reading →

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The ‘no real update’ update

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dom

Attempted to fit the coilovers today. Didn’t get very far! The bolt holding the bottom of the shock proved to be a worthy foe. It didn’t fit a 17mm socket too snugly, and a 16mm was just a touch too … Continue reading →

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Factory tour done!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Dom

Went up to the factory today with my brother and I can’t decide if I’m more confused, or more enlightened. Well both I guess – I’m certainly more excited and I’m just as poor as before I made the journey … Continue reading →

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New bits – coilovers

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Dom

Anyone would think I’m keeping this car and not using it as a donor! For some time I’d been dithering on whether to change the suspension on the mx5. In all honesty, it was the ride height I was least … Continue reading →

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