Hoodedreeper's MX5 (Purple Project)
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Glad to see you're fitting wide arches after seeing those wheel sizes. Would be a shame if this turned into some stance yo' abomination ;-). Especially with all that new power to put to the ground.
Car contines to be excellent btw. What's next? I guess all the major stuff is done now?
Car contines to be excellent btw. What's next? I guess all the major stuff is done now?
Funny how you mention stickers...I ordered two smilies last night! 
I was always going to go the Wide Arch route,just a shame I didn't do it when it got resprayed.
To-Do list:
Wide Arches painted and fitted
Bonnet painted
Mazdaspeed Bumper painted and fitted
Roll Cage powder coated
Raise Coilovers and have full Geo set up
Possibly new back box
Theres also a few little bits and pieces I'd like to get round to purchasing like some bonnet lifters for example
Got my very first track day booked at Snetterton for March,this shall be interesting
Yes I'm based in Norwich
I was always going to go the Wide Arch route,just a shame I didn't do it when it got resprayed.
To-Do list:
Wide Arches painted and fitted
Bonnet painted
Mazdaspeed Bumper painted and fitted
Roll Cage powder coated
Raise Coilovers and have full Geo set up
Possibly new back box
Theres also a few little bits and pieces I'd like to get round to purchasing like some bonnet lifters for example
Got my very first track day booked at Snetterton for March,this shall be interesting
Yes I'm based in Norwich
Last Sunday i embarked on another roadtrip,this one was certainly worth it!
I've been searching for a Garage Vary bonnet ever since i had the previous MX5. I had missed out on countless chances,but i finally managed to get my hands on one!
Another reason why i wanted one so much,was because the Monster had one,when it was over in Japan
A massive thank you to AK Automotive for giving me first refusal and for keeping hold of it for me
Today (Thursday 5th February) i trial fitted the //WORK Meisters and Arches
Also got my Pistonheads Smiley fitted
I've been searching for a Garage Vary bonnet ever since i had the previous MX5. I had missed out on countless chances,but i finally managed to get my hands on one!
Another reason why i wanted one so much,was because the Monster had one,when it was over in Japan
A massive thank you to AK Automotive for giving me first refusal and for keeping hold of it for me
Today (Thursday 5th February) i trial fitted the //WORK Meisters and Arches
Also got my Pistonheads Smiley fitted
I vaguely remember
Time for an update!
Chrome Bonnet lifters fitted,incredible how much room these now give,and makes it look a lot neater without the bonnet prop there
Track Dog Racing Manifold blanket arrived from Moss Europe
There were a number of comments on Instagram with regards to me fitting this incorrectly,i can inform you that it isn't
Since fitting the Garage Vary and having some heavy rain. I noticed the Supercharger pulleys had started to get some surface rust. During a quiet afternoon at work I made a cover to help deflect the water. So far its worked a treat
With my first Track Day coming up,i thought I'd do some little bits and pieces ready
TRS Tow Strap and Steel Tow Hook fitted
Not a necessity,but I fitted new Bonnet Pins and also re-fitted the stock Door Mirrors (cant see anything in the Auto Blaze mirrors,especially for a track day)
Fire Extinguisher Mount made (just need to round the edges and paint it)
I did some more JDM parts hunting. In particular two items that the Monster had fitted when over in Japan. I don't want to replicate the car completely,but have bits and pieces fitted again
Dcuatro Headlight Cover
Zoom Fuel Lid
I've also had the Rear 1.8 Dimpled/Grooved Discs,Ferodo Pads and HEL stainless hoses fitted
Time for an update!
Chrome Bonnet lifters fitted,incredible how much room these now give,and makes it look a lot neater without the bonnet prop there
Track Dog Racing Manifold blanket arrived from Moss Europe
There were a number of comments on Instagram with regards to me fitting this incorrectly,i can inform you that it isn't
Since fitting the Garage Vary and having some heavy rain. I noticed the Supercharger pulleys had started to get some surface rust. During a quiet afternoon at work I made a cover to help deflect the water. So far its worked a treat
With my first Track Day coming up,i thought I'd do some little bits and pieces ready
TRS Tow Strap and Steel Tow Hook fitted
Not a necessity,but I fitted new Bonnet Pins and also re-fitted the stock Door Mirrors (cant see anything in the Auto Blaze mirrors,especially for a track day)
Fire Extinguisher Mount made (just need to round the edges and paint it)
I did some more JDM parts hunting. In particular two items that the Monster had fitted when over in Japan. I don't want to replicate the car completely,but have bits and pieces fitted again
Dcuatro Headlight Cover
Zoom Fuel Lid
I've also had the Rear 1.8 Dimpled/Grooved Discs,Ferodo Pads and HEL stainless hoses fitted
When I first got the car,there was a sticker covering the aerial hole. From what I can understand,these were issued out to show your level of skill? (I could be completely wrong)
I found a blog from about 4-5 years ago by 7Tune who was selling them. I also found them on the D.Speed website,but I never received a reply from either. So I contacted Ben Geany to see if he could replicate it,this man is a genius when it comes to graphic design and vinyl printing/making!
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/16531650919_86...
You may remember a couple of posts back I mentioned I attended a Car Meet for my friend who was battling cancer. Mark sadly lost the battle,and I thought it was time to get his sticker added to the car
Yesterday (Tues 3rd March) I went to my very first track day at Snetterton! Arriving full of nerves and worry I headed out on track for the sighting laps and then a quick novice session before the day kick started.
It took some time getting used to it as I wasn't used to this style of driving. I could have entered the corners with more speed,or I could have turned in later. But I didn't want to put too much stress on the car or get over confident and end up binning it.
I had to put some purple vinyl on the front to stop the bonnet lifting,did the job though
I even managed to get some passenger laps in Roddison's Mk3 Race Car,Norfolk Fives' Red5 and Fast Eddy's Smart Forfour Brabus!
Overall,an awesome day! Now I wanna buy more parts :/
Heres the GoPro video. I probably done a lot of things incorrect but oh well f
k it lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HLM0KdafSA&fe...
I found a blog from about 4-5 years ago by 7Tune who was selling them. I also found them on the D.Speed website,but I never received a reply from either. So I contacted Ben Geany to see if he could replicate it,this man is a genius when it comes to graphic design and vinyl printing/making!
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/16531650919_86...
You may remember a couple of posts back I mentioned I attended a Car Meet for my friend who was battling cancer. Mark sadly lost the battle,and I thought it was time to get his sticker added to the car
Yesterday (Tues 3rd March) I went to my very first track day at Snetterton! Arriving full of nerves and worry I headed out on track for the sighting laps and then a quick novice session before the day kick started.
It took some time getting used to it as I wasn't used to this style of driving. I could have entered the corners with more speed,or I could have turned in later. But I didn't want to put too much stress on the car or get over confident and end up binning it.
I had to put some purple vinyl on the front to stop the bonnet lifting,did the job though
I even managed to get some passenger laps in Roddison's Mk3 Race Car,Norfolk Fives' Red5 and Fast Eddy's Smart Forfour Brabus!
Overall,an awesome day! Now I wanna buy more parts :/
Heres the GoPro video. I probably done a lot of things incorrect but oh well f
k it lolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HLM0KdafSA&fe...
I could listen to that all day Chris! Lovely!
I think you did fine, i was being cautious on my first track day too! And you have more power than i did! You were checking your mirrors too which is key!
Monster looks really good mate, i'll have to go out in her next time you're down! ;-)
I think you did fine, i was being cautious on my first track day too! And you have more power than i did! You were checking your mirrors too which is key!
Monster looks really good mate, i'll have to go out in her next time you're down! ;-)
Interestingly enough Chris I have my first open pit lane track day tomorrow at Snetterton, at present weather is looking to be a bit kinder for me than it was you though.
I'll be doing same method, safety first last thing want to do is bin car on first track day, however being in the GT-R I imagine expectations will be that I should be going quicker than most out on the track, when reality is most out of track will be far more competent than myself at circuit days.
Obviously you enjoyed it though as you've booked another track day, what venue for the next one? same or different location?
Just about to watch your video now
I'll be doing same method, safety first last thing want to do is bin car on first track day, however being in the GT-R I imagine expectations will be that I should be going quicker than most out on the track, when reality is most out of track will be far more competent than myself at circuit days.
Obviously you enjoyed it though as you've booked another track day, what venue for the next one? same or different location?
Just about to watch your video now
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