Yet another nice update Chris!
I really admire your attention to detail and think the purple monster is quite a work of art. I am left wondering what you can do next?
Hoodedreeper's MX5 The Purple Monster
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There is still lots to do Russ! 
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Pulled the Monster apart again,this time ready to fit the Oil Sandwich Plate and do an oil change
Got the Oil Temp sensor plumbed and working fine
Its gonna take awhile to get use to reading it in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius.
The backbox had been rattling for a number of months so finally got round to ordering a new one from I.L Motorsport. Abit disappointed the silence box has started to tarnish from the heat,i guess theres nothing that can prevent that
Received an order from Jass Performance too
Needle Caps
Oil dipstick handle
Last but not least,my custom engraved Sill Covers. The photos don't do these justice,these are incredible!
The other half and her sister have just bought a car together,i had zero influence on the decision....honestly!
Got the Oil Temp sensor plumbed and working fine
Its gonna take awhile to get use to reading it in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius.The backbox had been rattling for a number of months so finally got round to ordering a new one from I.L Motorsport. Abit disappointed the silence box has started to tarnish from the heat,i guess theres nothing that can prevent that
Received an order from Jass Performance too
Needle Caps
Oil dipstick handle
Last but not least,my custom engraved Sill Covers. The photos don't do these justice,these are incredible!
The other half and her sister have just bought a car together,i had zero influence on the decision....honestly!
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Love the attention to detail, even the oil sandwich plate is colour coded! 
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Superb, looking awesome as usual
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Impressive detail, love this little pocket rocket
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I noticed an oil leak since the supercharger had its oil change. The drain/fill plug was dry and tight,but it was coming from the side. Took the Outlet off and this was the gasket
At the time of fitting the Charger I only had really thin gasket paper (that's all we sold at work at the time). Remade them with the new thicker paper and so far its cured the leak.
Next on my to-do list was to fit the Harness Eyelets I've had kicking about for awhile. In prep for the next track day (when ever that will be)
I've re-made the radiator slam panel in a thicker Aluminum and painted it with Black Stone Chip and lacquered.
I haven't been happy with the current location for the Air Filter. Being next to the Manifold and Charger wasn't any help,so I relocated it.
On my last 5 I did a very similar thing with the Turbo except the filter came from the side.
And a couple of photos from a recent Classics Meet
At the time of fitting the Charger I only had really thin gasket paper (that's all we sold at work at the time). Remade them with the new thicker paper and so far its cured the leak.
Next on my to-do list was to fit the Harness Eyelets I've had kicking about for awhile. In prep for the next track day (when ever that will be)
I've re-made the radiator slam panel in a thicker Aluminum and painted it with Black Stone Chip and lacquered.
I haven't been happy with the current location for the Air Filter. Being next to the Manifold and Charger wasn't any help,so I relocated it.
On my last 5 I did a very similar thing with the Turbo except the filter came from the side.
And a couple of photos from a recent Classics Meet
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At the beginning of the year I was offered a boot spoiler which I was indecisive about getting,as I wasn't sure it would suit my car. Then I found this photo which sold it for me
I searched high and low for a Mazdaspeed A-Spec Type 1 boot spoiler and couldn't find one (checked all UK and US forums and even Yahoo Auctions). Until I got a message from Derrick @ Cork Sport saying he's got one,and to make him an offer. He accepted and a couple of weeks later it was with me
I've only got 2 more shows this year,so i'll wait till Winter to get it painted and fitted
The local MX5OC area were invited to a Family and Friends day at RAF Marham (Full album can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 756&type=3)
You could say mine stuck out a little
Next show was Silverstone Classic,a very very wet day at Silverstone with the MX5OC but still a very good day (Full album can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 756&type=3)
In the photos above you'll see I've also had my new Black Vinyl Robbins hood fitted that I got from MOSS awhile ago. Much much better and the glass screen has made a massive difference!
Today (Tues 4th Aug) I received my Aluminium Window Handles from Carbon Miata. These have finished the doorcards off perfectly and match Carbon Miata's Door Pulls and KG Works Door Handles a treat!
I've also had an OEM undertray fitted to help reduce the water from splashing onto the Supercharger Tensioners,sadly no photos
I searched high and low for a Mazdaspeed A-Spec Type 1 boot spoiler and couldn't find one (checked all UK and US forums and even Yahoo Auctions). Until I got a message from Derrick @ Cork Sport saying he's got one,and to make him an offer. He accepted and a couple of weeks later it was with me
I've only got 2 more shows this year,so i'll wait till Winter to get it painted and fitted
The local MX5OC area were invited to a Family and Friends day at RAF Marham (Full album can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 756&type=3)
You could say mine stuck out a little
Next show was Silverstone Classic,a very very wet day at Silverstone with the MX5OC but still a very good day (Full album can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 756&type=3)
In the photos above you'll see I've also had my new Black Vinyl Robbins hood fitted that I got from MOSS awhile ago. Much much better and the glass screen has made a massive difference!
Today (Tues 4th Aug) I received my Aluminium Window Handles from Carbon Miata. These have finished the doorcards off perfectly and match Carbon Miata's Door Pulls and KG Works Door Handles a treat!
I've also had an OEM undertray fitted to help reduce the water from splashing onto the Supercharger Tensioners,sadly no photos
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Another little addition I've been working on are some LED under bonnet lights.
I originally fitted 2x 17cm White COB strips under the wings,which provided a lot of light to the sides but I needed something from above. Not wanting to cut too much into Garage Vary bonnet,i placed one below the catch. Feeding the wires through the two skins and out above the hinge. I then tucked the wires as best as I could behind the hinge,through underneath the scuttle panel and through the bulk head.
Here's a little video (taken on my phone) Remember to watch in HD
https://vimeo.com/134975399
I originally fitted 2x 17cm White COB strips under the wings,which provided a lot of light to the sides but I needed something from above. Not wanting to cut too much into Garage Vary bonnet,i placed one below the catch. Feeding the wires through the two skins and out above the hinge. I then tucked the wires as best as I could behind the hinge,through underneath the scuttle panel and through the bulk head.
Here's a little video (taken on my phone) Remember to watch in HD
https://vimeo.com/134975399
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Impressive under bonnet illumination! 