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Post by Zed. on Apr 11, 2019 16:00:43 GMT
Well, mainly I think I need the micrometer due to this www.miata.net/garage/diff_rr.htmlI've never rebuilt a differential, so it'll be a first for me. I've bought it directly. A bit before I figure that I will have the time to put it in, but brexit kind of pushed me to pull the trigger on it. that diff in the link has had a beating  the dimensions are a good 'cheat' to set the side-bearing preloads, uses mazda factory details? I usually just use the 'Force' (feel) or if possible - a spring-ballance  mostly I use the 'Force'  anyway.... when turning the side-bearing adjusters, the link above suggests a pinpunch, I prefer to either make a tool (if it's a regular job like the Ford 'english' diff) or use a pre-made tool like an angle-grinder disk 'key' or sometimes a 90* circlip-pliers can work it's worth stripping the lsd before pressing new bearings on the stubs (try to get the inner bearings on the correct way, it's something I've seen done!) and when fitting the crownwheel (Ringgear) to the lsd get some longer bolts, cut their heads off & screw into the gear - the 'ends' align with the boltholes in the lsd making fitment easier as the gear & lsd have an 'interfearance-fit' if you understand my rantings  Rich. |
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Post by niklas on Apr 11, 2019 19:18:58 GMT
I don't think I'll have much luck with the force doing it for the first time. Thanks for the tips though, I'll sure need them come winter (or exploded diff)  |
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Post by niklas on Apr 21, 2019 6:06:30 GMT
Slowly but surely the garage is getting better. I put together some shelving for it and I'm quite happy with how it looks.   The floor and walls will be painted when I get the time. I need to build benches and a welding table after that |
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Post by niklas on Apr 29, 2019 14:29:09 GMT
Getting the aero back on and trying on the meaty wheels.  I need to go to track soon. And I may have to roll the fenders.  |
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Post by V6 on May 2, 2019 17:02:04 GMT
Crazy power! Can't imagine how brutal that must feel in a five. Love your car jacks too  |
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Post by niklas on May 2, 2019 17:17:53 GMT
It's a bit mad |
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Post by niklas on May 10, 2019 14:36:10 GMT
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Post by noobie on May 10, 2019 20:23:38 GMT
Looks like its time for 15x10s..those 9s look tiny in there. How wide is the thread now?
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Post by niklas on May 10, 2019 20:56:40 GMT
Haha, well... I'm not sure. I think I measured it to 237mm when I got the tires, but thats just from memory now. And measured off wheel.
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Post by niklas on May 11, 2019 19:13:45 GMT
Drove it a bit today.
170 kilometers single way to get to a fun little auto-x. My oil pressure sensor seems to have disconnected and I struggle with the interpolation of the different fuels (flex), but I'll get there.
Even though the car was running rich and only medium power since I had a e60 mix in the tank, I won the auto-x. The ar-1's did great, both auto-x and on smallish roads on the way home.
There was 2s between hot and cold tires today, more than I expected.
I look forward to getting this to a proper track again.
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Post by niklas on May 15, 2019 20:29:38 GMT
Those that know me know that cosmetics is a non prioritized field for my mx5. Almost everything I've ever done to it is in order for it to go faster, be more reliable etc. So today I did something else. If you don't know me you'd think I'm a tosser. If you do know me you'll get the humor. Anyway, I am very F&F now šš   I'm still laughing a bit. Best of all, its all controlled by pushing the "cruise main" button. (The car hasn't got cruise control anymore, but it can turn on the cruise mode now š ) |
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Post by niklas on May 21, 2019 20:31:50 GMT
Was out finishing boost control mapping. Uphill, with no intention to shift as fast as I can, with wheelspin in first (the 245's actually grip most times in second) the car does 0-100kph in 4.4s. I pass 100kph in 3rd. I should be able to get it to 4s flat under good circumstances. Oh, and closed loop boost control is spot on once again. |
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Post by jon on May 22, 2019 6:04:15 GMT
That's.... Nippy!
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Post by zoona on May 24, 2019 9:29:35 GMT
lights are horrible and hilarious.
good work.
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Post by shadowraven on May 25, 2019 23:25:47 GMT
Interesting.... so 245s won't fit with stock arches, counter to what people on FB seem to say.
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le sigh