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^^Awesome. Is that on the original engine?
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its not unfortunately.
She had a replacement engine put in her at 72k
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I was nearly very impressed :lol:
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I've got 105k on my first engine. :)
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Re-dressed the engine bay,wasn't entirely happy with the first attempt.....much happier now :wink:
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5

Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
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RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS

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BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Currently sat in the lovely waiting room at rotary revs, playing some xbox while I have some D585 coils, a new starter, new battery and an oil change. Very happy with how today has started!
DONE:
D585 Coils w Magnecore leads, Grom audio IPod Integrated, red calipers, metallic anthracite alloys w Bridgestone Potenzas, Toyosport cat back, Osram Nightbreaker bulbs.

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Nice one Cameron :mrgreen: Say hello to Ben for me :D

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Begun the process of chasing down high LTFT. Again.

This is getting a little tiresome.
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Fitted leather gaitor with white stitching, also fixed that annoying rattle from the airbag unit. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be!
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LTFT Dan?
What is this?
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Washed,chamoised,vacuumed,engine bay fettled,catacleaned and tanked up with Energy Supreme and a fresh shot of premix :D gotta wait til first thing Sunday morning for a polish & wax (the car,not me.. :-s ),as busy Saturday.. may the weather gods smile on us for Sunday's meet/drive =D>
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johnbb99 wrote:LTFT Dan?
What is this?
Long term fuel trims. It's something I've been after for a while, and has involved pretty much every diagnostic I can think of including a new fuel pump. I think I've got it now though, my fuel pump resistor has died.
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You need to take it for a run now mate and see how much the STFT swings around by. I reckon that was it though
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Put the owners club sticker and cleaned out the cabin filter ;-)
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Phil Bate wrote:You need to take it for a run now mate and see how much the STFT swings around by. I reckon that was it though
Have done mate, took it for a spanking to Monmouth and back, it's looking and feeling much better. I've spotted a resistor on eBay for 3 quid so might have that. :)

Now I've just got to sort the skittish handling at speed (spacer related me thinks) and the awful brake judder, so new discs needed, oh and the leaky exhaust. Oh, and check my boot carpet is dry....

It's all happening lol
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Drove all the way down to Rotary revs for checkup and compression test
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Good luck :thumleft: [-o<

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Got the car back after wheel refurb (all 4) in silver sparkle... and contemplating fitting the strakes that have been in the boot for 2 months!
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Good compression
Getting a few other minor jobs done now and a new battery :-D
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Took advantage of the lovely weather and cleaned it 8)

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looking nice Mark =D>
Sold and not forgot and I will be back Rotary Revs rebuild & Street port also rotary revs coils & competition stage 2 clutch and light weight fly wheel, and to many other mods to mention so its all in the topic below.

http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vi ... 04&t=53619
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Cheers Rob :cheers:

How's the brakes :mrgreen: :?:

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Looks the dogs Mark!! :D
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5

Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS

Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Cheers Ian :thumleft: .....I even did the exhaust shrouds :p

All ready for the meet tomorrow :cheers:

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Sweet,get plenty pics.......we like pics!! :D
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5

Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS

Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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