MX5 Berkeley to MEV Exocet projec
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It's been a while, but time for a Lockdown update! I have done a few things that I have probably missed on my updates - including fitting the aero screen and swapping my open diff for a type 2 torsen.
More recently, as we started with the Coronavirus lockdown, I was hoping to get out and drive, but not allowed, so thought I would go for some upgrades... but was over-ruled as the rest of the family decided we were having a puppy instead (although he is quite cool!). As a consolation prize, I decided to buy a cheap plate to go on the car, which smartens it up a bit:
Having seen them on the facebook group, I then added a Billet oil cap from G19, because who doesn't love a bit of bling!
Having then really decided that I wanted to get in the garage, I decided to begin some pre-turbo supporting mods, and so ordered a coolant re-route kit from Bofi racing on May 8th (which still hasn't arrived, as they are awaiting the spacers), and started to strip the cooling system down - and snapped a bolt on the rear housing (but it thankfully came out with a slot cut in the end and a screwdriver bit)
So, while (im)patiently waiting for the reroute kit to arrive, I began idly browsing... and bought myself a very good condition used TD04 turbo from an impreza and a set of used RX8 injectors.
That counts as fitted, right?
Well, since I now have a starting point, it meant that I got impatient, and despite earlier sensible overtones, have ordered all fo the remaining bits that I need - G19 manifold, downpipe and clutch, ME221 and all the fixtures and fittings - so watch this space, more power will be coming along shortly!
While waiting for my deliveries, I have started stripping the car down, and currently have the manifold, downpipe, prop and ppt off, and gearbox ready to remove, just held by a couple of easy bolts, so hope I can get moving along as packages of shiny goodies begin to arrive...
More recently, as we started with the Coronavirus lockdown, I was hoping to get out and drive, but not allowed, so thought I would go for some upgrades... but was over-ruled as the rest of the family decided we were having a puppy instead (although he is quite cool!). As a consolation prize, I decided to buy a cheap plate to go on the car, which smartens it up a bit:
Having seen them on the facebook group, I then added a Billet oil cap from G19, because who doesn't love a bit of bling!
Having then really decided that I wanted to get in the garage, I decided to begin some pre-turbo supporting mods, and so ordered a coolant re-route kit from Bofi racing on May 8th (which still hasn't arrived, as they are awaiting the spacers), and started to strip the cooling system down - and snapped a bolt on the rear housing (but it thankfully came out with a slot cut in the end and a screwdriver bit)
So, while (im)patiently waiting for the reroute kit to arrive, I began idly browsing... and bought myself a very good condition used TD04 turbo from an impreza and a set of used RX8 injectors.
That counts as fitted, right?
Well, since I now have a starting point, it meant that I got impatient, and despite earlier sensible overtones, have ordered all fo the remaining bits that I need - G19 manifold, downpipe and clutch, ME221 and all the fixtures and fittings - so watch this space, more power will be coming along shortly!
While waiting for my deliveries, I have started stripping the car down, and currently have the manifold, downpipe, prop and ppt off, and gearbox ready to remove, just held by a couple of easy bolts, so hope I can get moving along as packages of shiny goodies begin to arrive...
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