Discussion about MX5s, Roadsters & Miatas, not directly fitting into one of the categories below. Please keep it on topic.
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marcellarius
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by marcellarius » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:25 pm
I'm sure they'll make one with the 2L SkyActiv engine or something similar. The last thing it needs is less power.
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Furai
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by Furai » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:36 pm
With todays tech a 1.5 non turbo would probably smoke the 2L from the NC
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4A-GE
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by 4A-GE » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:42 pm
The more efficient something is, the less reliable it's going to be. It'll be interesting to see what they actually put in it.
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warrior
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by warrior » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:58 pm
Really ? Tell Honda that. They may not agree with you.
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dylann
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by dylann » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:55 pm
Installed those RSR springs yet gruvbb? I've got some on mine for legal reasons and they are harder than the coilovers i had haha.
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warrior
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by warrior » Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:05 pm
I had some RSR springs on my old MR2 and I found the same......they were very firm.
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by MrGrey » Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:08 pm
when I had them in mine I found them to be pretty much identical to the oem springs that my car came with.
the teins I have in now are a bit softer
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by evel » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:03 pm
Brakes
Wheels
Butterfly Brace
Sway Bars
Bushes
Flares
Im excited
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'94 S-Special 1800 in BLACK
Flares and 225/45 Semi Slicks.
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4A-GE
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by 4A-GE » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:15 pm
warrior wrote:Really ? Tell Honda that. They may not agree with you.
Nice bait. I admire Honda somewhat. I'm referring to tiny engines rocking crazy boost. Notable mention: 2.0 turbo motor in the later falcons - How long before they start blowing up?
Maximising volumetric efficiency is good to a point (until things start grenading), which is all I'm going to say on the topic for not wanting to get into an argument on the internet.
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warrior
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by warrior » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:35 pm
evel...I,m excited for you!!!!!
But I,m gald I,m not paying your visa
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Skilfil
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by Skilfil » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:22 pm
Well actually... Honda have now opted for the Type R to have a 2L turbo. Max efficiency and performance.
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warrior
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by warrior » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:27 pm
come on 4A-GE the Falcon 2.0 engines will never blow up! Because no one will ever buy them
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siren676
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by siren676 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:08 pm
Oi i happen to work for ford, my job depends on people crashing/blowing them up
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REDBEN
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by REDBEN » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:09 pm
warrior wrote:come on 4A-GE the Falcon 2.0 engines will never blow up! Because no one will ever buy them
We actually plan to run one of the Eco-boost engines in our MK2 Ford escort coupe rally car once they become available in NZ, these engines are great I wouldnt be to quick on saying no one will buy them
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GRUVBB
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by GRUVBB » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:44 pm
dylann wrote:Installed those RSR springs yet gruvbb? I've got some on mine for legal reasons and they are harder than the coilovers i had haha.
Not yet...... They just sitting on the kitchen floor; waiting on a shed.
My landlord has told me to clear my flotilla of boats, motorcycle trailer and bikes off the back lawn so otherwise busy(looking for a new house) .
Will be getting around to it real soon though. Starting a few missions this weekend. Watch this space. Ill post pics up in appropriate slot once done.
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by Junkwhale » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:14 pm
evel wrote:Brakes
Wheels
Butterfly Brace
Sway Bars
Bushes
Flares
Im excited
That's a serious haul there.
What are the wheels?
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4A-GE
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by 4A-GE » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:53 am
Turbo vtec took them a while. Kinda torn over that one... Quite like the sound of their wee motors revving to the moon; the turbo will
(ok, should) aid the complete lack of usable torque down the bottom end. Would like to see what sort of compression and boost they're running.
Oh whoops, did I start a ford argument?
REDBEN wrote:We actually plan to run one of the Eco-boost engines in our MK2 Ford escort coupe rally car once they become available in NZ
Why not a ca18det? I mean - Stronger than an sr20 and you don't see many of them in other things. I would say old sierra cosworth motor but I haven't ever seen one of those out of a car.
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by chris » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:29 am
Mmmmm black.
1 X Primera
2 X Silvia
1 X BMW E30
1 X Audi A6
3 X Mazda MX5 (1989, 1990, 1991)
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by MrGrey » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:09 pm
Super classy dude, even Ron Bergundy would be jealous of how your ride is lookin'
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by Furai » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:57 am
Looks awesome Kasey! Your photos are always top-notch
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by CordedBowl » Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:02 am
Thanks guise
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REDBEN
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by REDBEN » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:00 am
Great photos as always Kasey!
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Mr. Shine
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by Mr. Shine » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:40 pm
CordedBowl wrote:Diddled around with some light painting on me new wheels.
Bronze wheels on silver looks sharp, very nice!
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by GRUVBB » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:54 pm
Mr. Shine wrote:CordedBowl wrote:Diddled around with some light painting on me new wheels.
Bronze wheels on silver looks sharp, very nice!
Yeah.. Nice contrast.... Gets my vote.
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