rodan Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 So the other day, I epoxied some of the structural cracks in my dash, just to keep it from falling apart while working on it. Today I hacked the sh*t out of it... First trial fit: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0036_zpsteqakugs.jpg Took it back out and hacked a few more pieces off, and cut these off the dash support, since they weren't going to be supporting anything: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0037_zpscho4haiz.jpg I accidentally cut into the tubing (which is surprisingly thin and light), so I had to do a quick weld repair before repriming. Support reinstalled: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0038_zpswtf3qghr.jpg And dash reinstalled: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0039_zps8icglqmc.jpg Took the dash back out, and epoxied the more cosmetic cracks... just want the thing to be somewhat solid. It will be covered with alcantara or similar fabric. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0041_zpsosqefgsp.jpg Also received my AEM wideband controller/gauge: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0043_zpsmwuvl61j.jpg MS3 harness wire should be here today so I can start working on the other side of the harness, but I may wait until I get the motor back in the car... which should be soon. I'm very close to putting back in, but I only had today off this week, and wanted more than one day... just in case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I forgot to post on Friday, but I ordered the FM Happy Meal clutch kit! With the 5% discount it was only $609 shipped 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I forgot to post on Friday, but I ordered the FM Happy Meal clutch kit! With the 5% discount it was only $609 shipped I might actually install mine this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 You could have let me borrow yours! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 FM's rear main seal tool at work: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0046_zps1tjlp3nq.jpg Makes an easy job of installing the seal. 10lb flywheel (sorry about the blur): http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0047_zpsb8dwgjxz.jpg Happy meal! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0048_zpsjhtfziy1.jpg Got a few things yet to do before install, but it's back on the hoist! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0049_zps283h5wqu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 My Miata is sitting on the trailer out of the hotel ready for my track day tomorrow 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hope the trackday goes well! Post some pics! I hit a couple snags, so it's not going in today. Just about there... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_0050_zpsjpqa0vde.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 So shiny!! Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Day was a success! Although I think my right front wheel bearing is on its way out. I have to sort through the gopro videos and I also prepaid for some track day photos, so those will be up later. http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20161112_144052_zpsizejcati.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Day was a success! Although I think my right front wheel bearing is on its way out. You might want to check out this thread if you haven't already seen it: http://www.miataturbo.net/race-prep-75/sm-weekend-failure-wheel-hubs-90331/ Lots of front hub failures lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Welp I guess I won't be ordering any Timken hubs I'll probably just pick up some store brand ones with the best warranty and not tell them they failed during a track day lol 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I know FM is working on wheel hubs with a serviceable bearing, but I don't know if they're available yet... I need to pull mine off and look at them... replaced them a couple of years ago, but they were just NAPA branded, not sure what I've got! I'll worry about it when I get the car running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 I would not worry about bearing failures but hub failures are another story that's just scary. FM has their blue printed hubs but they are on backorder and $200 a piece. I can go through 4 sets of store branded ones before they would pay off. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Put the car up on jackstands to check for any free play in the wheel bearings and didn't notice anything. It's possible it was just some build up of rubber on the tires, but I only seemed to notice the feeling when I had the right front loaded up on the left turns. Put the stock wheels back on and will drive it like this for the rainy season (assuming we get any more rain). http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/IMG_20161113_103117_zps3nsiadpz.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyCrowbar Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161114/677107b9ed70675c21702e4ba7590aec.jpg Can I come play with you guys? 2000 with 112000 miles completely stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 yes welcome to the Miata thread 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 A couple of videos from my track day 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Nice! Thanks for the motivational vids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Nice! Thanks for the motivational vids! No problem! I'm likely done with track days for the year. Have to install the clutch, motor mounts and get a new soft top. I'll likely replace the front wheel bearings just to be sure, and will probably look at rear wheel bearings too. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So coming back into reality and I'll more than likely be selling my MS2, BNIB. Thought I'd give yall a heads up. Just don't think I'll be able to do the install, plus the extra shit and then tune it all before I go back to school full time. Getting out of the Coast Guard is going to be a big pay cut haha. Also have a happy meal with light weight flywheel, BNIB. I didn't need to buy that at the moment but with anticipation of the MS2 I thought it would be good but don't really need it if I get rid of the MS2. If interested I can get all the specs before I make an actual FS post. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 That's really good placement of the Go-Pro! Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 So coming back into reality and I'll more than likely be selling my MS2, BNIB. Thought I'd give yall a heads up. Just don't think I'll be able to do the install, plus the extra shit and then tune it all before I go back to school full time. Getting out of the Coast Guard is going to be a big pay cut haha. Also have a happy meal with light weight flywheel, BNIB. I didn't need to buy that at the moment but with anticipation of the MS2 I thought it would be good but don't really need it if I get rid of the MS2. If interested I can get all the specs before I make an actual FS post.I don't think the MS2 would work for my NB2 but had you mentioned the clutch 2 weeks ago I would have bought it! That's really good placement of the Go-Pro! Yeah I really like having it on my helmet gives a much better feel of the track. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Pictures are here! http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/T0383_2048wm_zpsdey8tptl.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/T2083_2048wm_zps3v2iz7or.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/T2037_2048wm_zpsjd1juvwm.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/T0442_2048wm_zpsddbe4jbk.jpg http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag459/christobal65/Miata%20Stuff/T1158_2048wm_zpszzrryzor.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Nice! Like the 2nd one best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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