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Hoodedreeper's MX5 - The Purple Monster
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Thanks for all the kind words 
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Finally got time to clean the old gal and it was a perfect opputunity to try out some of my new cleaning products
Pretty limited on decent photo locations around here,so i visited the graffiti wall again.
Pretty limited on decent photo locations around here,so i visited the graffiti wall again.
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Last sunday i joined the local MX5OC for a drive out to Southwold to meet another region,88 MX5s took over the harbour which was a great sight to see
I've been after a pair of Zoom Side Repeaters for awhile,i remembered my friend Dan had some so a cheeky message over Facebook got me a pair for free! The plastic washers were missing,but upon looking at them they didnt look too bad with them missing! So they were promtly fitted and wired up
Since owning the car and buying the front bumper,i was always under the impression it was a Racing Beat Type 2. It wasnt until i was browsing through a bumper topic on Club Roadster then i noticed its actually a Forte bumper
I've been after a pair of Zoom Side Repeaters for awhile,i remembered my friend Dan had some so a cheeky message over Facebook got me a pair for free! The plastic washers were missing,but upon looking at them they didnt look too bad with them missing! So they were promtly fitted and wired up
Since owning the car and buying the front bumper,i was always under the impression it was a Racing Beat Type 2. It wasnt until i was browsing through a bumper topic on Club Roadster then i noticed its actually a Forte bumper
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So the JDM parts collection continues to build bigger and i had these delivered this morning
KG Works Interior Door Handles
While the door card was off i re-fitted my leather door pulls
Today i also ordered a pair of these to help compliment the new door handles
I couldnt pass up an opputunity to capture some beading photos
KG Works Interior Door Handles
While the door card was off i re-fitted my leather door pulls
Today i also ordered a pair of these to help compliment the new door handles
I couldnt pass up an opputunity to capture some beading photos
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So last year I got ripped off by James Sommerin for a product which was his take on the Garage Vary rear light panel. After paying him and him doing a runner with my money,him not answering any messages/calls I got to the point where I knew I was fighting a losing battle and knew I wasn't going to see the panel or money.
Around new year time I happen to spot a group buy from Rev9 for their famous Garage Vary light panels. So straight away I put my name down and paid the deposit and paid the full amount a few weeks later. The group buy didn't end till the end of March. The panel got shipped from Japan at the beginning of April and it landed on my door step today! (After paying a hefty Import Tax charge!)
The car is booked into the body shop for the beginning of May
Around new year time I happen to spot a group buy from Rev9 for their famous Garage Vary light panels. So straight away I put my name down and paid the deposit and paid the full amount a few weeks later. The group buy didn't end till the end of March. The panel got shipped from Japan at the beginning of April and it landed on my door step today! (After paying a hefty Import Tax charge!)
The car is booked into the body shop for the beginning of May
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Last Wednesday Norfolk Fives (part of the MX5OC) organized a Pirelli evening at STS Tyre Pros. The guys and gals from Pirelli and STS created 5 sections for talks/demonstrations including revving the nuts off a 2013 Porsche Carrera S
You may remember waaay back at the beginning of the build that I had gotten my hands on a Fujitsubo 4-1 Manifold. I finally dropped it off to my friend James to have it heat wrapped.
There is only one cross over on the manifold,everything else is separately wrapped
Got the exhaust bay next door to my work to fit the Manifold along with my un-silenced de-cat and stainless mid section
Heres a video
Photo of the Monster at the EA Nutz meet that I organized
With the help of a friend,got the soft top refitted today ready for the up coming summer days and nights
You may remember waaay back at the beginning of the build that I had gotten my hands on a Fujitsubo 4-1 Manifold. I finally dropped it off to my friend James to have it heat wrapped.
There is only one cross over on the manifold,everything else is separately wrapped
Got the exhaust bay next door to my work to fit the Manifold along with my un-silenced de-cat and stainless mid section
Heres a video
Photo of the Monster at the EA Nutz meet that I organized
With the help of a friend,got the soft top refitted today ready for the up coming summer days and nights
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Will see what happens,its far from finished and feature worthy
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Had a parcel arrive today from MazdaBeat
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Thanks Stuart and Guy Got two events over the next two days and then some more updates the following weekend
Got two events over the next two days and then some more updates the following weekend
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Last Sunday i was invited to the SlamMedia Summer Meet in Peterborough. A day or so before the meet the organiser asked me if i'd like to park in the main area with the other 'feature cars',couldnt say no to that!
Up early on Sunday morning to wash and polish the 'ol gal,didnt have enough time to Wax her
Bank Holiday Monday,left Norwich at 4:15am for the journey down to Lydden Hill for the BHP Performance Show. Sitting in traffic on the motorway for 2hours to get in wasnt exactly my idea of fun,but never the less it was an awesome show!
Tuesday morning i dropped her off at the Body Shop,updates to follow!
A good friend of mine asked me awhile ago if i'd help him out with his University Project. Being a fellow car enthusiast,he wanted to create a video showing that not everyone with a Modified car should be tarred with the same brush as a Boy Racer. I've owned a local car club for 8 years,i guess i was the perfect candidate for this project.
Please note,i HATE being interviewed lol
Up early on Sunday morning to wash and polish the 'ol gal,didnt have enough time to Wax her
Bank Holiday Monday,left Norwich at 4:15am for the journey down to Lydden Hill for the BHP Performance Show. Sitting in traffic on the motorway for 2hours to get in wasnt exactly my idea of fun,but never the less it was an awesome show!
Tuesday morning i dropped her off at the Body Shop,updates to follow!
A good friend of mine asked me awhile ago if i'd help him out with his University Project. Being a fellow car enthusiast,he wanted to create a video showing that not everyone with a Modified car should be tarred with the same brush as a Boy Racer. I've owned a local car club for 8 years,i guess i was the perfect candidate for this project.
Please note,i HATE being interviewed lol
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Haha thanks,its taking awhile to grow,i think its stopped
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The SlamMedia meet was at the Greyhound course
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So today has been pretty awesome! First piece of good news was i received an Email from the Organisers of Modified Nationals to let me know that i've got a space in the Top 50! Its something i've always wanted to work towards and i'm glad i've finally got a car that fits in!
Second piece of good news,was a phone call from the body shop saying the car was ready to be collected
Second piece of good news,was a phone call from the body shop saying the car was ready to be collected
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Inside is Top 25,the Top 50 is outside the exhibition Hall infront of the main stage
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Managed to win a Mazdaspeed Front Brace on eBay for £70
Had a friend valet the car last sunday ready for this weekend's show. He cleaned,swirl removed,machine polished and waxed her,she certainly gleams!
New Instagram stickers If your on Instagram feel free to follow me
Also had some more practice with the light painting
Had a friend valet the car last sunday ready for this weekend's show. He cleaned,swirl removed,machine polished and waxed her,she certainly gleams!
New Instagram stickers
If your on Instagram feel free to follow me 
Also had some more practice with the light painting
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A photo from the MX5OC Norfolk Meet last Wednesday
It was that time of the year again for Modified Nationals at Peterborough Showground. My club had a strong 40 cars on the club stand which is the biggest turn out we've had! As you may have read in the previous update,i was picked for the Top 50 which was outside the main Exhibition Hall.
After a heavy night of drinking on the Friday,i managed to gain enough energy to drive over to the Top 50 Plaza. At this point the whole show ground including the camp site was water logged due to the heavy rain the night previous. It took a good hour or so to get from the Camp Site to the Plaza,at which point the car was quite filthy,and cleaning a car in the rain is not fun
I get a phone call once i was parked asking where i was. I was told to drive around the back of the Main Hall as i was needed inside! I got the car parked and cleaned,at which point i was still struggling to let it all sink in.
I was parked infront of one of the main doors next to some quite recognizable cars. I'll let the photos do the talking
So the show came to an end,couldnt have asked for a better weekend. The car got a tonne of attention and it was great meeting new and old faces Lets see what next year brings!
A while ago i stumbled across a photo on Instagram,i took a liking to the composition and location and needed to replicate it with the Monster. The original photo was this:
I showed the photo to my Girlfriend who had stumbled across a location on her travels. So we took a drive out this evening to have a look,here are the results.
It was that time of the year again for Modified Nationals at Peterborough Showground. My club had a strong 40 cars on the club stand which is the biggest turn out we've had! As you may have read in the previous update,i was picked for the Top 50 which was outside the main Exhibition Hall.
After a heavy night of drinking on the Friday,i managed to gain enough energy to drive over to the Top 50 Plaza. At this point the whole show ground including the camp site was water logged due to the heavy rain the night previous. It took a good hour or so to get from the Camp Site to the Plaza,at which point the car was quite filthy,and cleaning a car in the rain is not fun
I get a phone call once i was parked asking where i was. I was told to drive around the back of the Main Hall as i was needed inside! I got the car parked and cleaned,at which point i was still struggling to let it all sink in.
I was parked infront of one of the main doors next to some quite recognizable cars. I'll let the photos do the talking
So the show came to an end,couldnt have asked for a better weekend. The car got a tonne of attention and it was great meeting new and old faces
Lets see what next year brings! A while ago i stumbled across a photo on Instagram,i took a liking to the composition and location and needed to replicate it with the Monster. The original photo was this:
I showed the photo to my Girlfriend who had stumbled across a location on her travels. So we took a drive out this evening to have a look,here are the results.
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Attended a couple of Meets and Shows recently
I've been intrigued whether 9s would fit under the arches as they were rolled and flared when it was painted back in December. A friend of mine had some 15x9j ET0 with some 195/45/15 tyres kicking about so we had a trial fit.
I think its pretty much spot on,perhaps a 5-6mm spacer but thats all it'd need along with lowering a tad more.
Had a look for some new wheels in this fitment and the only ones i can find are Grid V,BM8,Alecia,RKR and the K7 (which has a higher offset though)
I've been intrigued whether 9s would fit under the arches as they were rolled and flared when it was painted back in December. A friend of mine had some 15x9j ET0 with some 195/45/15 tyres kicking about so we had a trial fit.
I think its pretty much spot on,perhaps a 5-6mm spacer but thats all it'd need along with lowering a tad more.
Had a look for some new wheels in this fitment and the only ones i can find are Grid V,BM8,Alecia,RKR and the K7 (which has a higher offset though)
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Ordered some billet stalks from Freaky Roadster and they came here extremely fast! Fantastic communication and received alot of help with fitting! Would definately recommend getting some!
I also took delivery of a set of Carbon Fibre door cups and Polished Door Handles from Carbon Miata. Marc asked me to write a review on the Stainless Door Handles.
I had the postman knock on the door bright and early on Wednesday morning,spotting the chinese writing on the postage label,i knew exactly what this was,something i was extremely looking forward to receiving! Upon opening the package,i was expecting the handles to be quite heavy,infact they were quite the opposite!
These handles are EXTREMELY light,you can barely tell your holding them until you look down. I popped them on some kitchen scales and they weighed approx 70g (without the fixing screws). The finish is superb and at an incredibly high standard! The shape is simply and comfortable to grab while still looking classy with a hint of retro.
The laser cutting of the M emblem is top notch work,it looks like it was stamped out of a sheet of aluminium! There are zero sharp edges,wobbly cut lines,everthing is cut perfectly.
Installation took less than 2minutes per side. With the old leather door pulls removed,the new bolts fixed on quick and easy with a 7mm hex key,and sit perfect in the counter sunk holes of the polished handles.
I also fitted some Carbon Fibre door cups supplied by Marc at Carbon Miata. Again,the quality of these is extremely high,there's not a single piece of weave out of shape/line. I think they compliment the KG Works handles extremely well and helps bring in some Carbon Fibre to the interior of the car.
Another purchase i've recently made is a set of Runabout M2 Mirrors
I removed the door mirrors on my lunch break at work and the holes on the M2 bases don't line up with the original holes in the door. The mirrors were supplied with the rubber gaskets and a plastic block with two threaded holes.
With the M2 mirror base on the door,they do just about cover the original holes,but the mirror mounting holes are further in,central to the mirror.
Someone has suggested drilling two new holes and riv-nut them on. I'm taking a visit to the body shop tomorrow to see what they say
I also took delivery of a set of Carbon Fibre door cups and Polished Door Handles from Carbon Miata. Marc asked me to write a review on the Stainless Door Handles.
I had the postman knock on the door bright and early on Wednesday morning,spotting the chinese writing on the postage label,i knew exactly what this was,something i was extremely looking forward to receiving! Upon opening the package,i was expecting the handles to be quite heavy,infact they were quite the opposite!
These handles are EXTREMELY light,you can barely tell your holding them until you look down. I popped them on some kitchen scales and they weighed approx 70g (without the fixing screws). The finish is superb and at an incredibly high standard! The shape is simply and comfortable to grab while still looking classy with a hint of retro.
The laser cutting of the M emblem is top notch work,it looks like it was stamped out of a sheet of aluminium! There are zero sharp edges,wobbly cut lines,everthing is cut perfectly.
Installation took less than 2minutes per side. With the old leather door pulls removed,the new bolts fixed on quick and easy with a 7mm hex key,and sit perfect in the counter sunk holes of the polished handles.
I also fitted some Carbon Fibre door cups supplied by Marc at Carbon Miata. Again,the quality of these is extremely high,there's not a single piece of weave out of shape/line. I think they compliment the KG Works handles extremely well and helps bring in some Carbon Fibre to the interior of the car.
Another purchase i've recently made is a set of Runabout M2 Mirrors
I removed the door mirrors on my lunch break at work and the holes on the M2 bases don't line up with the original holes in the door. The mirrors were supplied with the rubber gaskets and a plastic block with two threaded holes.
With the M2 mirror base on the door,they do just about cover the original holes,but the mirror mounting holes are further in,central to the mirror.
Someone has suggested drilling two new holes and riv-nut them on. I'm taking a visit to the body shop tomorrow to see what they say
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Won some P5 Frame Rails on eBay for a good price
After the Runabout M2 mirrors not bolting directly on,i sold them and purchased some Autoblaze mirrors from a friend that needed a refurb
Also fitted my Ron Tribute sticker
So payday was on Wednesday so bought (another) set of wheels! Spoke to Barry at Mazdabeat and he sorted me out an awesome deal and the new wheels were with me the following day! I booked the car in at my local STS Tyre Pros for a set of Pirelli P1 195/50/15 tyres to be fitted.
Rota RKR Front 15x8j ET0 and Rear 15x9j ET0
The car is going into the body shop in the middle of June,gonna get the side stripes removed as they no longer go with the wheels. Also gonna lower the front abit more so its level with the back
After the Runabout M2 mirrors not bolting directly on,i sold them and purchased some Autoblaze mirrors from a friend that needed a refurb
Also fitted my Ron Tribute sticker
So payday was on Wednesday so bought (another) set of wheels! Spoke to Barry at Mazdabeat and he sorted me out an awesome deal and the new wheels were with me the following day! I booked the car in at my local STS Tyre Pros for a set of Pirelli P1 195/50/15 tyres to be fitted.
Rota RKR Front 15x8j ET0 and Rear 15x9j ET0
The car is going into the body shop in the middle of June,gonna get the side stripes removed as they no longer go with the wheels. Also gonna lower the front abit more so its level with the back
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I'd rock a Team Beard sticker
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So it seems i have a little scrubbing issue on the passenger rear tyre at the moment
Took the car to STS Tyre Pros last Wednesday to have the front coilovers lowered and also a full alignment. Now running 5* rear camber and 3* front camber. Also set the rear shocks to the hardest setting to try and stop it scrubbing.
Fitted some new wheel nuts
Today i noticed a collection of rubber on the arch,so its still scubbing. The only thing i can do is change the rear tyres to a 195/45 It seems this side wasnt flared enough when it was in the body shop last year
Yesterday i headed to Snetterton Circuit for Modified Live. It rained all day with the odd dry/sunny period. The show itself was very quiet,despite it being local to me,i dont think i'll be going again.
I entered the car into the Show & Shine sponsored by Kleers,managed to get a good spot too
Ended up winning Best JDM!
My photos from the Show can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741884.106487689443756&type=1&l=512c18b965
Took the car to STS Tyre Pros last Wednesday to have the front coilovers lowered and also a full alignment. Now running 5* rear camber and 3* front camber. Also set the rear shocks to the hardest setting to try and stop it scrubbing.
Fitted some new wheel nuts
Today i noticed a collection of rubber on the arch,so its still scubbing. The only thing i can do is change the rear tyres to a 195/45
It seems this side wasnt flared enough when it was in the body shop last year
Yesterday i headed to Snetterton Circuit for Modified Live. It rained all day with the odd dry/sunny period. The show itself was very quiet,despite it being local to me,i dont think i'll be going again.
I entered the car into the Show & Shine sponsored by Kleers,managed to get a good spot too
Ended up winning Best JDM!
My photos from the Show can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741884.106487689443756&type=1&l=512c18b965
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This update will be abit of a photo overload,what can i say? I like taking photos
A week or so ago i got the P5 Frame Rails fitted and undersealed. We left the rear wheel arches as the cage will be coming out to be painted at some point
Finally got round to tiger sealing the Stainless Jass surrounds to the trims
Friday just gone me and a few friends took a coastal drive and managed to catch the sunset
I took another visit to the local Graffiti Wall this afternoon
A week or so ago i got the P5 Frame Rails fitted and undersealed. We left the rear wheel arches as the cage will be coming out to be painted at some point
Finally got round to tiger sealing the Stainless Jass surrounds to the trims
Friday just gone me and a few friends took a coastal drive and managed to catch the sunset
I took another visit to the local Graffiti Wall this afternoon
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I also took a visit back to the old car show room,where i took the first set of photos when i bought the car. Heres a little comparison of the transformation in the 10 months of ownership
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Nothing to update,just some photos from the recent Mazdabeat Meet
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So its been awhile since my last update,i'm used to updating this pretty much every couple of days.
First up,casting back to the end of July i caught a question on Facebook with regards to aftermarket bumpers,and a fella on there said he had one. So i sent him a cheeky message asking for photos. Payment was taken and me and the girlfriend embarked on a 400 mile round trip. Google Maps said it would take 3 1/2 hrs each way. But with how the London M25 is and local road works,it ended up being a nice 10hr round trip (and her BMW E36 323i only used 1/2 tank in total!)
As you can see its been repaired and just needs finishing. This will be booked into the Body Shop for winter time along with some other bits and pieces being painted.
After speaking to the original owner (Richard) of the Purple Monster and looking back on some old photos,coupled with watching some Initial D,i wanted to 'try' and go down a slightly different route. The car has a (what i think) a USDM look,but i wanted to go down the Import look. Now after doing some searching it seems the MX5s in Japan are either near stock looking,or they're all out with big body kits,spoilers etc etc
Now this is gonna be difficult as i've already got the body work how i wanted it. So i set to start making some small changes. The first one being some new Show Plates. The current show plates are some California plates with REAPER embossed. I thought it would be awesome to replicate the licence plate the Monster had while it was in Japan. So i came up with this:
I know its not exactly the same,but for a DIY job it didnt come out too bad (considering a pressed Import Plate to me made is £28.00! (nearly $47 each for those in the US))
Next up was Japfest 2 at Donington Park. MX5Nutz had an incredible club stand of 120+ MX5s on display ranging from stock,to modified,to drift,to race. There was certainly something for everyone. Sketchy (who did an amazing job organising the show and day) had kindly asked me to join the display cars at the front,which circled Ron's Damm'd MX5. It was an emotional day for most and i know Ron was looking down smiling and laughing. I really hope we done him proud
The following Weekend was the RPM Live Show at North Weald Airfield in Essex. This is a new Show for the calender and it a very good day out. A big selection and variation of cars on display,and it was good to see the local drifters putting on a display too.
On the way home from the show i stopped off at the Essex Fives' first Monthly meet,would have been rude not to say hi
This brings me to Yesterday (Wednesday 27th August). The car was in for it's MOT first thing in the morning,and she passed with flying colours! Thats a relief off my shoulders for another 12 months! Also that day i taxed her,it was quite an expensive day!
Just before the MOT the Monster hit a pretty funny Mileage count
During the Bank Holiday Weekend MX5Parts had 10% off everything,so it would have been rude not to place an order In amongst the goodies was a set of I.L Motorsport Pedal Covers. I luckily found a how-to guide on MX5Nutz written by 2bfrank,it can be found here: http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=150188&hl=pedal
Awhile ago i was browing Club Roadster and came across a photo of a Mk2/NB dashboard with this strange looking air vents. So i did some reading into it and the vents were from a Mitsubishi Eclipse 00-05 (from memory). So i trawled through Ebay.com and managed to find a seller with them for a reasonable price. A 2 week wait later and they arrived on my door step. Fitting was straight forward and incredibly easy,and they finish the dash off nicely
Along with these i fitted a Mk2.5 centre arm rest as i prefered the cup holders on this one (small creature comforts like this makes things so much easier)
So it seems alot has happened in the past month,and i apologize for the lengthy read. Lets see what the next installment brings
First up,casting back to the end of July i caught a question on Facebook with regards to aftermarket bumpers,and a fella on there said he had one. So i sent him a cheeky message asking for photos. Payment was taken and me and the girlfriend embarked on a 400 mile round trip. Google Maps said it would take 3 1/2 hrs each way. But with how the London M25 is and local road works,it ended up being a nice 10hr round trip (and her BMW E36 323i only used 1/2 tank in total!)
As you can see its been repaired and just needs finishing. This will be booked into the Body Shop for winter time along with some other bits and pieces being painted.
After speaking to the original owner (Richard) of the Purple Monster and looking back on some old photos,coupled with watching some Initial D,i wanted to 'try' and go down a slightly different route. The car has a (what i think) a USDM look,but i wanted to go down the Import look. Now after doing some searching it seems the MX5s in Japan are either near stock looking,or they're all out with big body kits,spoilers etc etc
Now this is gonna be difficult as i've already got the body work how i wanted it. So i set to start making some small changes. The first one being some new Show Plates. The current show plates are some California plates with REAPER embossed. I thought it would be awesome to replicate the licence plate the Monster had while it was in Japan. So i came up with this:
I know its not exactly the same,but for a DIY job it didnt come out too bad (considering a pressed Import Plate to me made is £28.00! (nearly $47 each for those in the US))
Next up was Japfest 2 at Donington Park. MX5Nutz had an incredible club stand of 120+ MX5s on display ranging from stock,to modified,to drift,to race. There was certainly something for everyone. Sketchy (who did an amazing job organising the show and day) had kindly asked me to join the display cars at the front,which circled Ron's Damm'd MX5. It was an emotional day for most and i know Ron was looking down smiling and laughing. I really hope we done him proud
The following Weekend was the RPM Live Show at North Weald Airfield in Essex. This is a new Show for the calender and it a very good day out. A big selection and variation of cars on display,and it was good to see the local drifters putting on a display too.
On the way home from the show i stopped off at the Essex Fives' first Monthly meet,would have been rude not to say hi
This brings me to Yesterday (Wednesday 27th August). The car was in for it's MOT first thing in the morning,and she passed with flying colours! Thats a relief off my shoulders for another 12 months! Also that day i taxed her,it was quite an expensive day!
Just before the MOT the Monster hit a pretty funny Mileage count
During the Bank Holiday Weekend MX5Parts had 10% off everything,so it would have been rude not to place an order
In amongst the goodies was a set of I.L Motorsport Pedal Covers. I luckily found a how-to guide on MX5Nutz written by 2bfrank,it can be found here: http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=150188&hl=pedal
Awhile ago i was browing Club Roadster and came across a photo of a Mk2/NB dashboard with this strange looking air vents. So i did some reading into it and the vents were from a Mitsubishi Eclipse 00-05 (from memory). So i trawled through Ebay.com and managed to find a seller with them for a reasonable price. A 2 week wait later and they arrived on my door step. Fitting was straight forward and incredibly easy,and they finish the dash off nicely
Along with these i fitted a Mk2.5 centre arm rest as i prefered the cup holders on this one (small creature comforts like this makes things so much easier)
So it seems alot has happened in the past month,and i apologize for the lengthy read. Lets see what the next installment brings
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Nah i'm using Mum's car as a daily now,only have to put fuel in it so i cant complain (even if it is a Vauxhall Meriva)
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Small update
So it was that time of year again where the UK's finest Japanese vehicles would come together for one show,and that is JAE (Japanese Auto Extravaganza). Situated in the heart of Kettering at Wicksteed Park,the 4 day event is certainly one not to be missed!
It was great being back after the unfortunate loss of my previous MX5,i enjoyed the show a lot more having missed out. The event seemed quieter from my previous visit,but that didn't put a downer on the weekend. Plenty of cars to look at and drool over,and was great seeing so many familiar faces and having a well deserved catch up.
On the Saturday evening,MX5Nutz had special agreements with the Pyrotechnics of the show and they set off a 60 shot firework with some of the ashes of the legend Ron 'Tattoo Ron' Morgan,who sadly lost the fight to cancer a couple of months ago. The entire park shared a minutes silence,until the remainder of the fireworks display had continued.
It was a very emotional weekend for most,but we're all glad that Ron had the greatest send off,and it was what he wanted
Photo Courtesy of Style Case
Here is a video taken by a GTOUK member who was next to the Nutz Stand
My photos from JAE can be seen here >> CLICK HERE <<
I recently won a Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel and boss on eBay,which was promptly fitted once I got home. I also received my Jass Performance Sport Gear Knob and Handbrake Lever too
It was exactly one year today that I took delivery of the Purple Monster,oh how this year has flown by!
So it was that time of year again where the UK's finest Japanese vehicles would come together for one show,and that is JAE (Japanese Auto Extravaganza). Situated in the heart of Kettering at Wicksteed Park,the 4 day event is certainly one not to be missed!
It was great being back after the unfortunate loss of my previous MX5,i enjoyed the show a lot more having missed out. The event seemed quieter from my previous visit,but that didn't put a downer on the weekend. Plenty of cars to look at and drool over,and was great seeing so many familiar faces and having a well deserved catch up.
On the Saturday evening,MX5Nutz had special agreements with the Pyrotechnics of the show and they set off a 60 shot firework with some of the ashes of the legend Ron 'Tattoo Ron' Morgan,who sadly lost the fight to cancer a couple of months ago. The entire park shared a minutes silence,until the remainder of the fireworks display had continued.
It was a very emotional weekend for most,but we're all glad that Ron had the greatest send off,and it was what he wanted
Photo Courtesy of Style Case
Here is a video taken by a GTOUK member who was next to the Nutz Stand
My photos from JAE can be seen here >> CLICK HERE <<
I recently won a Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel and boss on eBay,which was promptly fitted once I got home. I also received my Jass Performance Sport Gear Knob and Handbrake Lever too
It was exactly one year today that I took delivery of the Purple Monster,oh how this year has flown by!
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I recently sold the Carbon Headlight Covers and fitted a stock and vented cover which have been colour coded.
I also sold the Carbon bootlid and got my old Bootlid with KG Works Spoiler painted and fitted (the car is still covered in Dust from the bodyshop)
Now for the part you've been waiting for...
The car got dropped off at H&S Performance and the engine was pulled out. The car was then dropped off at AutoDoc Bodyshop for the main work to begin. While the car was in the bodyshop,the guys at H&S Performance did a full service of the engine while it was out.
Spark Plugs
Oil/Oil Filter/Sump Plug
Cambelt & tensioners
Waterpump
Clutch
Thermostat & Coolant Sensor
Painted Upper and Lower Thermostat Housings
Painted Inlet Manifold with Throttle Body
Painted Rocker Cover
Painted Cambelt Cover
Engine Block Painted
The car was finished and dropped back off at H&S where more parts were fitted along side the re-fitting of the engine.
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Alloy Radiator
Eunos Racing Development Silicone Radiator Hoses
New Expansion Bottle
New Washer Bottle
Polished Oil Cap
Polished Plug Cover
Stainless Fusebox Cover
Painted Radiator Panel cover
Painted Scuttle Panel Cover
Countersunk Purple Washers and Bolts
Its far from finished,there's still alot to fit/change but the main bulk of changes have been made
I was torn between painting the bay Purple or White. White was a big gamble but I think I've pulled it off well
I also sold the Carbon bootlid and got my old Bootlid with KG Works Spoiler painted and fitted (the car is still covered in Dust from the bodyshop)
Now for the part you've been waiting for...
The car got dropped off at H&S Performance and the engine was pulled out. The car was then dropped off at AutoDoc Bodyshop for the main work to begin. While the car was in the bodyshop,the guys at H&S Performance did a full service of the engine while it was out.
Spark Plugs
Oil/Oil Filter/Sump Plug
Cambelt & tensioners
Waterpump
Clutch
Thermostat & Coolant Sensor
Painted Upper and Lower Thermostat Housings
Painted Inlet Manifold with Throttle Body
Painted Rocker Cover
Painted Cambelt Cover
Engine Block Painted
The car was finished and dropped back off at H&S where more parts were fitted along side the re-fitting of the engine.
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Alloy Radiator
Eunos Racing Development Silicone Radiator Hoses
New Expansion Bottle
New Washer Bottle
Polished Oil Cap
Polished Plug Cover
Stainless Fusebox Cover
Painted Radiator Panel cover
Painted Scuttle Panel Cover
Countersunk Purple Washers and Bolts
Its far from finished,there's still alot to fit/change but the main bulk of changes have been made
I was torn between painting the bay Purple or White. White was a big gamble but I think I've pulled it off well
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I know there are still some parts dirty,but I was too excited to get it back together and take photos!
A MASSIVE thank you to AutoDoc and H&S Performance for their incredible work!
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It certainly did
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A small update
I wasn't too keen on the BMW Sparkling Graphite painted rocker cover,it looked too dark against the black Inlet Manifold and the front cross over pipe for the air box. So I sent the spare over to a local Powder Coaters. I got it back at the beginning of the week and fitted it today
I also fitted a Polished Plug Cover,both work really well I also took a visit back down to H&S Performance who helped me fit a Stoney Racing Ancillary Hose Kit. These guys have been incredible the past couple of months and I cant thank them enough.
I have absolutely no idea what the colour of the purple is. I originally asked for Candy Purple (but they only do basic Candy colours). He said he can do Cadbury's Purple,but this looks very pearlescent in direct light.
Noobie error,i forgot to clean the threads for the front oil breather hose and Coil Pack,so those aren't currently bolted down
I wasn't too keen on the BMW Sparkling Graphite painted rocker cover,it looked too dark against the black Inlet Manifold and the front cross over pipe for the air box. So I sent the spare over to a local Powder Coaters. I got it back at the beginning of the week and fitted it today
I also fitted a Polished Plug Cover,both work really well
I also took a visit back down to H&S Performance who helped me fit a Stoney Racing Ancillary Hose Kit. These guys have been incredible the past couple of months and I cant thank them enough.
I have absolutely no idea what the colour of the purple is. I originally asked for Candy Purple (but they only do basic Candy colours). He said he can do Cadbury's Purple,but this looks very pearlescent in direct light.
Noobie error,i forgot to clean the threads for the front oil breather hose and Coil Pack,so those aren't currently bolted down
