R56 ra2fanatic's R56S build
#951
I got the M and I got the Prius so I wanted a fun, small, no issues car I can daily.
#953
I was and I wasn't. I know it's an amazingly fun car to drive but I just got tired of the maintenance issues and just the dread that it may break down at one point and having to do the walnut she'll blasting on a reg basis. Just got tired of it.
I got the M and I got the Prius so I wanted a fun, small, no issues car I can daily.
I got the M and I got the Prius so I wanted a fun, small, no issues car I can daily.
Also, trying to figure out a way to bypass the PCV system is a fun challenge. So far, my valves haven't yet needed the walnut blast --- rebuilt head on initial purchase, and rebuilt again after about 40K miles and 4.5 years, so I'm on the right track, just not yet finished. The 1st rebuild was for porting --- 2nd time was for manifold matching and spring install. Second time, the valves were relatively clean, so just had them reseated. Valve cleaning is part of any head rebuild process.
Anyhow, I enjoyed this thread and your contributions to others' threads. Best of luck with your new toys.
#954
#955
Plans for the Miata....not sure! I'm new to the whole "ND" Miata. So just figuring out the forum lingo on the MX forums is new. Looking at wheels already, and suspension options, brake options, aero bits. Stuff like that.
As far as I could tell from initial research, only Ohlin seems to be the most reputable suspension choices available right now, which I may go with and brakes...Stoptech doesn't have a kit for it, but Wilwood does. I don't want Wilwood, so I'll see what else there's to do, but I doubt I'll go crazy on this MX-5. I know my CCW's will fit on the MX, but I think 18's on it are waaaay too big, having seen a few photos it looks wrong. BUT! Time will tell...
#956
I sympathize with your decision. Extra maintenance and fear of breakdowns is always a part of modifying a car to extremes. I have the benefit of being retired and no other major responsibilities --- spouse excluded. These "disadvantages" are what keep me busy during the day.
Also, trying to figure out a way to bypass the PCV system is a fun challenge. So far, my valves haven't yet needed the walnut blast --- rebuilt head on initial purchase, and rebuilt again after about 40K miles and 4.5 years, so I'm on the right track, just not yet finished. The 1st rebuild was for porting --- 2nd time was for manifold matching and spring install. Second time, the valves were relatively clean, so just had them reseated. Valve cleaning is part of any head rebuild process.
Anyhow, I enjoyed this thread and your contributions to others' threads. Best of luck with your new toys.
Also, trying to figure out a way to bypass the PCV system is a fun challenge. So far, my valves haven't yet needed the walnut blast --- rebuilt head on initial purchase, and rebuilt again after about 40K miles and 4.5 years, so I'm on the right track, just not yet finished. The 1st rebuild was for porting --- 2nd time was for manifold matching and spring install. Second time, the valves were relatively clean, so just had them reseated. Valve cleaning is part of any head rebuild process.
Anyhow, I enjoyed this thread and your contributions to others' threads. Best of luck with your new toys.
Having to work on a turbo swap for a friend was now a bit of a part out for me is more a necessity than anything else, so trying to find energy to do it at 10pm at night and still wake up and get to work before my bosses get in takes a toll on the long run with my projects, so I have to find a good balance.
#957
Well, it is with a bittersweet announcement, that I will no longer be part of the MINI community. I have given up on the MINI and moving onto other projects. A few things will come off and be in the marketplace, but for the most part, it will be gone...
In it's place....a new 2016 MX-5 in Ceramic White with a slick shifting 6-Speed!
Thank you all for a great time in this forum. It's been a great 5+ years on here...
In it's place....a new 2016 MX-5 in Ceramic White with a slick shifting 6-Speed!
Thank you all for a great time in this forum. It's been a great 5+ years on here...
Have fun with your new toy. Look to "east" for tuning ideas..
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