clairetoo
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| posted on 22/10/12 at 12:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MX5V6
How is your hand?
On the mend 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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clairetoo
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| posted on 29/10/12 at 09:11 AM |
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I've now put over 500 miles on it , and I dont like it .............I PIGGIN' LOVE IT
Smooth , quiet , civilized - all thing I wasnt quite expecting , and when the loud pedal is slapped - a total hooligan !
This might just persuade me to finally sell my Fury 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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imp paul
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| posted on 29/10/12 at 09:24 AM |
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i hope your hand is getting better Claire the mx 5 is awesome i wish i had your skills 
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clairetoo
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| posted on 9/11/12 at 09:05 PM |
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Took it out today , a friend shot some video - only sound , but you get the picture 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vg9zZGOBRi8
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 9/11/12 at 10:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
Took it out today , a friend shot some video - only sound , but you get the picture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vg9zZGOBRi8
there isn't a petrol head around who at 43 seconds in won't go.... "PHWOARRRR!!!!"
superb.
Psuedo Clarkson is a bit annoying mind.
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SeanStone
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 08:58 AM |
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Have you noticed much of a difference in handling with the bigger lump in there?
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clairetoo
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:22 AM |
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While it may be a bigger lump , its actually lighter than the 1.6 its replaced - with all the changes I've made I've lost something like
20 kgs off the front end as well as stiffening things up a bit .
I feels pretty good , but I only drove it once before changing everything........
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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D Beddows
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:35 AM |
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Oh heavens........... - how much?
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clairetoo
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:48 AM |
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Well........the complete `dressed' engine is 4 kgs lighter , but that is stock - I hace a lighter flywheel and ally pullies , plus I've
removed the air con and power steering . The tubular subframe is another 7 kgs lighter .
Add to all that , the new exhaust is probably lighter as well
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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D Beddows
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:50 AM |
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 no, I meant how much am I going to pay you next year for the bits to get one in my car
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clairetoo
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
no, I meant how much am I going to pay you next year for the bits to get one in my car
Probably less than putting a turbo in there
The only bit missing from doing a complete kit is the exhaust - I've no idea where to get mine copied at sensible money 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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D Beddows
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:01 AM |
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Have a think about a price Claire wont be till next year but it's either a turbo or this.......... and this wins by quite a long way! Would
be good to have a rough target to save towards
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pewe
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 11:30 AM |
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"The only bit missing from doing a complete kit is the exhaust - I've no idea where to get mine copied at sensible money"
There's a guy called Dave Tyler in Swindon did mine - not the cheapest but did a great job.
I think this is his current location:-
Unit 2 Woottonfields Farm, Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7SA
Tel: 01793849430
Does lots for the classic racing fraternity, only mild steel but has patterns for everything - bits of wire hung from his workshop ceiling.
He's very busy in the early part of the year so prob. worth contacting now.
HTH
Cheers, Pewe10
[Edited on 26/11/12 by pewe]
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rdodger
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 11:46 AM |
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Come on Claire get a price list done!
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adithorp
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:15 PM |
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Claire's engine conversion (and sound) woud provide a very nice accompanyment to Tribute Auto's MX250 bodywork....
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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TimC
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Claire's engine conversion (and sound) woud provide a very nice accompanyment to Tribute Auto's MX250 bodywork....
A very good point Adi.
Hmm.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
Come on Claire get a price list done!
Tricky bit there is - this is just a hobby , but the way things are taking off I'm already too busy
I just need those damn fingers to heal so I can make whats ordered , and look into getting the more time-consuming parts subbed out..................
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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MX5V6
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| posted on 2/12/12 at 10:17 AM |
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Claire, have you got any pics/diagrams/dimensions or info on your setup for joining the two ITB banks?
Cheers, Nik
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SeanStone
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| posted on 13/1/13 at 10:50 PM |
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Would you ever do a kit for this? I'd be very keen!!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 13/1/13 at 11:01 PM |
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Originally posted by SeanStone
Would you ever do a kit for this? I'd be very keen!!
Well.......I already produce the adapter kit and subframe , and I've done a few sets of throttle bodies .
If I can find someone to copy the exhausts.........
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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SeanStone
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| posted on 13/1/13 at 11:32 PM |
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I've just read through the topic but do you have a stress list on what needs to be done?
How much do you charge for the subframe and throttle bodies?
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swanny
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| posted on 14/1/13 at 09:14 AM |
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audio file (especially 0:43 onwards) reminded me of the first few seconds of this clip....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFB6FfaNQ40
very cool
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KFC
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| posted on 20/2/13 at 10:45 PM |
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I have to say Claire, I think you have inspired a lot of people on this subject!
As you know, I want to put the 2.5L V6 into a locost but having read this thread and seen the photo's, I think I might be changing my mind and
do the MX-5 V6 conversion instead! It looks like so much fun doing the fabrication and a lot quicker and cheaper than building a kit car.
More research on my part is needed but looks like the way forward!
How amazing is she to drive? How do you find the open diff? Contemplating an LSD? I prefer the plated version.
It's been a few months but any changes since you've posted this?
Kev
quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I've now put over 500 miles on it , and I dont like it .............I PIGGIN' LOVE IT
Smooth , quiet , civilized - all thing I wasnt quite expecting , and when the loud pedal is slapped - a total hooligan !
This might just persuade me to finally sell my Fury
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RogueWraith909
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| posted on 25/2/13 at 11:29 PM |
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I'm also pondering doing one of these with my friend as a track day / beginners drift car.
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RK
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| posted on 26/2/13 at 03:09 AM |
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The level of skill and foresight on this site is amazing. There are a small handful (sorry...) who have the additional patience to post everything on
here, for which we are all thankful, to say the least. All I can say is wow!
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