Congrats Andrew, I think I need to move to Canberra, here in NSW the process from lodgement of papers to receipt of VIN can take many months. Regard Dave King ...
Good onya Andrew. the locals are going to be hounding you when our time comes ......... a man of so much experience in the art of getting a clubbie past the ...
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I have ended up using a Skyline BW78 Diff (instead of Cortina). {Eventhough Cortina and Skyline diffs. are essentially the same there are significant...
Anyone know if a 2004 model MX5 computer needs the original ignition key/transponder to work? I have seen messages re Toyota computers & was hoping the Mazda...
... was ... Hi Keith I have a 2000 engine and it doesn't require the original key etc. If you go back through the posts you'll find info from Tyrone re this ...
Steve I think I'm going to risk a commitment to go this. I should have the car finished by then! So… a) Is anyone else from the Canberra area going? b) Do...
Hi Andrew, I've got an MX5 planning committee meeting this Thursday at my place (read BBQ and pissup) We are making plans for group events, and we have a group...
G'Day Padraic, try swapping the brake brackets side to side, so the callipers are behind the axle instead of in front. Mike. ... From: able2go2004 To:...
Hi people My apologies for what is essentially an ad for a mate. I hope it doesn't offend anyone's sensibilities but thought there might be some interest out...
Remember that the LH-LX-UC Torana/Sunbird has a similar size Uni joint to the Triumph except the Torana uses a tapered cotter pin arrangement so there are no...
Padraic I concur with Mike… On my Cortina diff I swapped the backing plates left to right and then them turned 180 degrees. This allowed for a much better...
what is the correct adr rules concerning engines .i have engineer aproval for chassis plans on dec 2004 what engine can i use and what is the ruling on...
Hi there in general you need to have an engine design that meets the current emissions requirements this usually means one that is less than 5 years old ....
Had a visit from my engineer to day and I am delighted that he thinks that my plan for seats will be OK . We have discusssed the seat issue before and the...
Iain, Your engineer is obviously a bit more open minded than mine. My guy insists on my seats coming from a production car or for me to provide proof that they...
Ian Sounds like a genuine locost solution. You should post some photos! Andrew ... inches wide (330mm) and used the head rests and their fittings from my ...
I`m now in possession of a temporary ACT rego permit for Thursday the 8th. All for the "purpose of repair" – so I'll get to drive the car… Getting close...
Hi Tim Well I had heard the same sort of thing as you . It undoubtably helped that I am using compliant head rests from the wrecked N16 pulsar that I got the...
Didn't find the need for that Andrew, My cables exit forwards at the front as per the doner and form an S shape through the trailing arms and over the diff...
Hi Andrew I will when I have sorted out a problem I have with the software for my digicam on my computer. best wishes Iain ... From: zippycat_1000 To:...
Padraic.. I guess you are using a plus 100 chassis....if so did you have to do away with the short rubber hose from the brake calliper to the diff housing as...
Evening all....noticed a rather flash set of pedals in the photo section but cannot figure out their source or maker....have tried sending emails to GTS tuning...
G'day Mick, I got mine from Charlie at Genesis Auto Developments in Perth, imported from Leugo in the UK roughly half the price of the local stuff and very...
Hi Mick I have on my wish list some "Guru" pedals. A copy of their email to me is below. I have a photo of them in my photo section of NZ Locost group or use...
Mick I am doing a +100 chassis. The bracket for the hose you mention has to be removed, however it will fit comfortably between the trailing arm bracket and...
