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No they're R rated track day tyres so start with about 5mm
On a different note, how would you describe the handling? I think your PPC article mentioned an extra 85kgs, compared to a standard engine.Yeah - all progressing well. Currently in design phase for a few pieces, which makes pretty boring viewing! Should have an update soon![]()
I was hoping you'd say that, it sounds like so much fun! I really enjoy the responsive steering of my 5 and I wouldn't want to lose it as a result of fitting a bigger engine. I had been considering going down the Mazda V6 route, but I think I'll just wait until your V8 kit is ready.Honestly? It's about the same as it was before, just heaps more grunt. The 85kgs is predominantly (about 75%) behind the front axle, and any understeer is neutralised by heaps of torque at the rear.
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The trouble is that ITBs will poke through the bonnet and I want this to look as stock as possible - within reason.Have you had any thoughts about fitting ITBs to your 1UZ?
That's what Nick is aiming to produce - one simple kit, one more bespoke.What I really want is a simple kit in easy-to-fit, easily understandable parts so even a mechanically-retarded muppet like me could fit itlol
I can't imagine what 300lb/ft feels like in a 5 - I'm still scared of full throttle in a standard 1.6 as it's my first RWD! :wacko:
NiceThat's what Nick is aiming to produce - one simple kit, one more bespoke.What I really want is a simple kit in easy-to-fit, easily understandable parts so even a mechanically-retarded muppet like me could fit itlol
I can't imagine what 300lb/ft feels like in a 5 - I'm still scared of full throttle in a standard 1.6 as it's my first RWD! :wacko:
The simple conversion will connect to the standard MX5 gearbox and will be as 'plug and play' as possible.
The other conversion will require a more substantial gearbox (E36 M3 in mine) so is a more involved job, but consequently you can go for more power or the 4.3l 3uzfe in my case.
My old FM2 had 260lb ft which was interesting in the wet, so 320+ should be hilarious !!
I'm sure Nick's been busy with work, but how's the project going?That's what Nick is aiming to produce - one simple kit, one more bespoke.What I really want is a simple kit in easy-to-fit, easily understandable parts so even a mechanically-retarded muppet like me could fit itlol
I can't imagine what 300lb/ft feels like in a 5 - I'm still scared of full throttle in a standard 1.6 as it's my first RWD! :wacko:
The simple conversion will connect to the standard MX5 gearbox and will be as 'plug and play' as possible.
The other conversion will require a more substantial gearbox (E36 M3 in mine) so is a more involved job, but consequently you can go for more power or the 4.3l 3uzfe in my case.
My old FM2 had 260lb ft which was interesting in the wet, so 320+ should be hilarious !!
The project hasn't really progressed - Nick's workload is making it tricky so we're looking at alternatives to get it finished. One way or another it will be completed by summer!I'm sure Nick's been busy with work, but how's the project going?
I thought that might have been the case. Have you got much left to get it running?The project hasn't really progressed - Nick's workload is making it tricky so we're looking at alternatives to get it finished. One way or another it will be completed by summer!I'm sure Nick's been busy with work, but how's the project going?
Most of it but I think the engine is out and the V8 is running on a pallet so most of the work on the wiring loom is done. The diff, carbon propshaft, manifold are all on site and the gearbox is close by so the initial chunky bits can be done, but I will need to resort to Plan B for all the little fiddly jobs to get it finally running. The rest of the car (suspension, brakes, chassis braces, TRLane roll bar) are all done.I thought that might have been the case. Have you got much left to get it running?