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Post by bozwell on Aug 8, 2012 23:59:22 GMT 1
most should know this car by now. it is quite heavily modified but hopefully, apart from the wheels, looks quite subtle. it is also a lot faster than it looks  . Having 150+ na BHP makes it fairly quick in acceleration but the handling is so much better than it should be with cart springs and a steering box that a lot of speed can be carried through the corners. iv'e done a few track days but haven't been able to really push it as the last four have been either damp or just plain wet  . the last dry track day it was able to really show itself as a good match for some of the older Lotus Elises ;D. quick spec. 2002 Mazda MX5 1.8 VVt engine (fitted by Alramone) 280ZX front struts with 250lb coilover springs 280ZX vented dics and calipers Ford English axle shortened and fitted with a plated LSD and a pair of Quaife halfshafts, 3.54 RS2000 gears with RS2000 spec 9inch rear brakes. output shafts modified to take Datsun wheels. extra leaf fitted to the rear springs Spax adjustable shocks front and rear tramp bars Custom trimmed Corbeau Classic seats to match rear seat pattern battery in boot and a decent alarm system amongst many other subtle mods. i'll let the pictures do the rest. (no particular order)          i have two sets of wheels for it  or        video walk around carwet track day with little spina damp Goodwood lap  |
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Post by timo on Aug 27, 2012 14:29:21 GMT 1
Hi bozwell! You have a really amazing car....  Do you know brand and model of the front spoiler? Cheers Timo |
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Post by Al Ramone on Aug 27, 2012 15:08:45 GMT 1
that front spoiler is Mk1 VW golf.
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Post by sunny120y on Apr 17, 2013 14:53:49 GMT 1
love the second set of alloys. where did u get those from?
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Post by Al Ramone on Apr 17, 2013 20:29:45 GMT 1
those were "turbo vecs" i got them secondhand off ebay i think? prob advertised for a reliant scimitar
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Post by andy2701 on Apr 22, 2013 20:45:26 GMT 1
hi there anychance of some better pictures of how the steering and engine mounts have been done ?
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Post by Al Ramone on Apr 22, 2013 21:18:25 GMT 1
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Post by andy2701 on Apr 23, 2013 8:35:21 GMT 1
cheers for that iv currently got a b310 with a mx5 engine bolted in but couldnt work out a good steering method i guess its time to get the sump cut up haha
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Post by Al Ramone on Apr 23, 2013 21:26:42 GMT 1
cheers for that iv currently got a b310 with a mx5 engine bolted in but couldnt work out a good steering method i guess its time to get the sump cut up haha yep. and thats why i warn people off the mazda lump unless it's going in a rear drop sump car.... |
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Post by bozwell on Sept 9, 2013 0:46:30 GMT 1
No updates was hoping to see some pictures of what it looks like now. iv'e still got the Turbovecs  |
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Post by Al Ramone on Sept 9, 2013 9:17:51 GMT 1
pic taken at retro rides gathering by Ben Dato  |
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Post by dato on Sept 9, 2013 11:15:58 GMT 1
yeah i took that pic. Car still looks great Bozwell.
I did speak very briefly to the new owner. Sadly i spent more time walking round the show than chatting to fellow owners, so didnt manage to get any info on any updates he has performed to it.
Im sure it doesnt need anything doing to it, it was very well engineered when i last inspected it. A credit to its former keepers!
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Post by nissancherryn12 on Sept 9, 2013 13:08:10 GMT 1
Love the car, awesome!
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Post by b210bandit on Sept 17, 2013 20:15:28 GMT 1
Hi all. Car is doing well, needs a wee bit of welding that will get sorted in the next few months, eventually get around to the respray but life just keeps on taking my money. Probably done about 500 miles since I bought it!
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. Having 150+ na BHP makes it fairly quick in acceleration but the handling is so much better than it should be with cart springs and a steering box that a lot of speed can be carried through the corners. iv'e done a few track days but haven't been able to really push it as the last four have been either damp or just plain wet 
. the last dry track day it was able to really show itself as a good match for some of the older Lotus Elises ;D. 
