That looks awesome- Well done!

BRM wrote:You should clean your car...

Everywhere.

It's a mess.

not really... you can use a stock 1.8l mx5 exhaust manifold.. just have to brace the super charger, relocate throttle body. the rest is no different than a turbo setup..... i agree that its a waste of time. hence converting to turbo. Does that require longer studs? (Just trying to mentally build up...

I'm a maybe if you guys head down into Waikato/Coro

chris wrote: finance

harlansmart wrote:Dude, what'd they cost man, if they're genuine they cost quite a few hundred kiwi dolero's

I can't see any Chinese characters in there...all appears to be in the various Japanese alphabets (Including a price in yen)

MrGrey wrote: I can do more crappy ms paint pics or photos if needed

I think we all need to see a picture of MrGrey riding a unicorn shooting a laser

Those type C's will look perfect on your NB! Yeah i'm pretty happy with them, looking forward to getting some tyres on them. They're pretty light for a 16x7 at 11lbs (5kg) each vs 13.2lbs (6kg) for the 15"x6" OEM wheels (which aren't exactly heavy themselves). How many pesos were those if you don't...

mjrstar wrote:Cambelt
Then started on adding a birds nest to the engine and interior.

You probably don't want to hear this after all that work, but you've put the wrong engine back in the car!

WideOpenThrottle wrote:

Timmo wrote:What sort of hire shop do you know?

Hirepool...McEntee...etc

OK- I'll check them out too, cheers

if you could give me the exact size i could look through my 3/4 " drive sockets at work in the mount....do you need a socket or a spanner? big 12" adjusties are like $25 at supercheap Ok I'll measure it tonight if possible (although I'm away for a coupe of days after that)- I couldn't fit my callip...

What sort of hire shop do you know?

Hi all- I'm restoring one of these: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/Timmp_photos/Hallo/8700604B3011052400203.jpg There is a very large nut which keeps the torque rod in place which controls the 'leaning' function- Does any one have a large (it's about 50mm) crescent or adjustable crescent wr...

Im sure it will be back-it was a vivid purple colour?

Hmm, never seen this colour '5 before and usually I'd just say it's been resprayed....but then all the factory spec stickers seem to be in place? (i.e. in the door jam, under the bonnet etc?)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 180278.htm

Anyone used Tetsuya garage lately? Anyone else have better/cheaper agents to buy things from the Japanese Yahoo auctions?
(Not MX5 related, im restoring a very rare scooter and some parts just came up)

Jebus....took him 300m to get his oversteer under control....lucky he isn't in a supercar!

Is the turbo and mani assembly braced to the block to support the weight?

Video is private?

How tall are you bro?

Good find Matt, welcome to the club

BRM wrote:What furai said. To bad BRG is such a shit colour

I think it's an awesome colour!

...and how easy is it to remove it again? does it just peel off?

Yep, I'd go for the green one too.

Scum. I hope you find it.