Sam's Proper MX-3 - LT Turbo project *Parting out*
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That;ll be cool ta, i did spot the reflective red tape on ebay and thought it would be quite cool, and maybe some instruction on how to put on???
I assume its just on a reel and not cut to fit in sections??
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New picture posted of wheels on my project thread…............
Easy to fit rim tape, comes in self adhesive pre bent strips, you just overlap them, you can't really see joins either.
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Will definately be buying some rim tape then, its look awesome on your car!
Just treated myself to these JDM front spoliers also :D
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Ok so here is quite a major part of the turbo install that I picked
up off ebay for under 20 notes!! :lol:
one busted off stud and a little crack wich I plan to have welded with
mild steel wire and I'll also drill out a retap the broken stud.
After trawling the net cross referencing various sites for hours (mx6.com, 323gtx.com) I have found the right turbo to fit this mani.
Although it should be an IHI VJ-9 Im hoping to fit a IHI RHB5 VJ-11 off a probe, wont get me to 200hp but pretty close and with a nice quick spool up time and a price of £100 from USA I cant complain, hopefully I'll win it :wink:
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well my front skirts arrived so bolted them up this arvo, I like
but think they may even look even better body coloured?!
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@f14cbf06df=youdirtyfox:
well my front skirts arrived so bolted them up this arvo, I like
but think they may even look even better body coloured?!
I like them, where did you get them from if you don't mind me asking and how much?
I think they could do with being a little more level to the ground though, they look a little odd following the shape of the bumper.
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Thanks
:)Yeh been thinking exact same thing, will have to get some longer bolts or make up some spacers/brackets to level them out 8)
racing_raven shop on ebay.com $86 delivered from Hong Kong
(marked up as birthday gift, wich was cool to avoid import tax etc)if it's not raining tommorow i will have a play :D
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Got some longer bolts yesterday along with some 40mm spacers, all fitted up this morning!
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@dc9c8d5d28=mx3gulf:
New picture posted of wheels on my project thread…............
Easy to fit rim tape, comes in self adhesive pre bent strips, you just overlap them, you can't really see joins either.
where did you get it? Ebay? They only have rim tape for bikes….
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@59e77da5b7=nightstalker:
@59e77da5b7=mx3gulf:
New picture posted of wheels on my project thread…............
Easy to fit rim tape, comes in self adhesive pre bent strips, you just overlap them, you can't really see joins either.
where did you get it? Ebay? They only have rim tape for bikes….
tape is tape mate. get the right size for your wheels. my mx 3 and ktm both have 17's so if i felt inclined i could rim tape both.
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@63561a66c7=tinyrhino:
@63561a66c7=nightstalker:
@63561a66c7=mx3gulf:
New picture posted of wheels on my project thread…............
Easy to fit rim tape, comes in self adhesive pre bent strips, you just overlap them, you can't really see joins either.
where did you get it? Ebay? They only have rim tape for bikes….
tape is tape mate. get the right size for your wheels. my mx 3 and ktm both have 17's so if i felt inclined i could rim tape both.
'salreet. Got some :wink:
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Well I ended up taking off those JDM front splitters as I wasnt that keen
on the fitment, back on ebay they go! unless someone wants to make me an offer?lolAnyways the new plan for the front end now is to buy the buddy club style front bumper and mod that to my own tastes.
from this:
to this:
should give ample space for the FMIC 8)
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Nice looking bumper! When I sprayed my MX3 I removed the stock grill bit from the middle of the bumper and after painting it, put black mesh in its place, I think it looks much better than stock.
Saying that, I only done that as I'm a tight git and did not want to pay for an aftermarket bumper, mainly because i think most look shite, but that one is 8)
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That MX looks sweet.
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that is one nice lokin mx
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@1a27a43860=mx3gulf:
Nice looking bumper! When I sprayed my MX3 I removed the stock grill bit from the middle of the bumper and after painting it, put black mesh in its place, I think it looks much better than stock.
Saying that, I only done that as I'm a tight git and did not want to pay for an aftermarket bumper, mainly because i think most look shite, but that one is 8)
Yes most do look shit I agree and had thought about cutting the grille out too
as it does look better as you said.
but after finding that bumper for sale in Europe i dont mind paying postage on
it compared to the USA stuff wich is ££££ to deliver
:?
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@beb1318b09=jay:
that is one nice lokin mx
Its making want a white mx :roll: :lol:
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Not a huge fan of many bumpers, but that looks sweet, more so your 'shopped version. White and carbon is a good look too. Hope the fitments decent for you!
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Cheers, yep lets hope so! there is a very good bodyshop round the corner
from me so if it's not I may get them to do it….
... going to get some XYZ coilovers first though I've decided, then the bumper :DAlso made the decision to stop looking for an IHI VJ11 turbo
as they are few and far between and ideally i want to fit a new turbo!
So im going to start work on an adaptor block to take the IHI flange
on the turbo manifold to be able to accept a garrett T25, T28 or even GT series roller bearing turbo 8)Breif guestimation of costs of turbo conversion for anyone interested:
Turbo~ £300 or less.
Management~£700 roughly for greddy emanage blue igntion & fuel
fitted and mapped.
Cluch~£150.
Wideband lambda~£120.
Exhaust~£70 if I DIY it.
Turbo dump pipe~£50 or less depending on type.
Injectors~£50 or less
Intercooler~50 or less
boost pipes~£50 or less
oil lines~£20
water pipe connectors~£10Now that little lot should be tuneable to 230bhp with the right turbo on standard internals from reading on some of the mx5 forums, but a nice reliable 190 will do me nicely :lol:
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roughly the same power as putting a klze in, which is cheaper and easier though?
Saying that everyone loves a t-bo :P :P :P
