Mazda MX5 Turbo

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:19 pm

Managed to get the dash out today,a couple of sneeky screws hiding in very awkward places but got round it. Removed the 2 hoses that come from the block through the bulk head and into the heater unit. Made a joiner for the pipes and removed the heater unit ok.

Sorted about the wiring but needs more work to make it tidy. Removed the centre bar to cut off the tabs (still needs re-doing) and also trimmed the dash board so it looks abit neater

Going to leave it at that for now,got Modified Live at Snetterton this Sunday and dont want the car still in bits before the show. Plans after the show are:
- Remove dash and clean up and finish the centre bar and get the bar powder coated.
- Cut out centre console on the dash board
- Make a new centre console out of aluminium
- re-route electric window switches,imobiliser and hazard/light switch onto new centre console
This will then get rid of the centre arm rest and should have everything together

Post by **Stuart** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:45 pm

May see you at the weekend then

Enjoy the show.

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:50 pm

I'll be on my club stand Street Elite Cruiserz

Post by **Stuart** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:54 pm

I'll be in the pit garages I suspect. Trying to keep warm and dry

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:06 pm

Though i'd make the most of what good weather we've got left,so took the MX for a blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4BWj9IyS_Q

I've had the idea of making my own vented bonnet for awhile,but just couldnt find the right type of vent design. I'd love a Garage Vary bonnet but they're rare as Hen's Teeth,so that was out of the question.I then spotted these GTR inspired vents and thought they'd be perfect! Got hold of another bonnet to cut about and got the Angle Grinder and Dremel out
Heres the vent mocked up on the bonnet

Was quite happy with the fit,so proceeded to rivet them on. This was the deciding factor whether riveting them on would work. Luckily i had some 3.2mm rivets kicking about and they went on a treat

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:42 pm

That should make a heck of a difference, good work.

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:22 am

Well done Chris although i see the grinder slipped a couple of times lol.

I am planning an intake vent on mine then raising the back of the bonnet.

Eddy

GhostWKD · Post by **GhostWKD** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:26 pm

Awesome read... Love cars that are turned from n/a to Forced induction

Love the look of the car too, esp the bomber style sharks teeth

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:53 pm

Thanks

Yeah the grinder slipped,i broke my dremel attachment so had to use the grinder and file

Post by **Ben** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:45 pm

Have to say I'm a big fan of your shark too

- very WWII