project MX3 Turbo.

[Teknomaz]

After talking all day about the pipedream RWD conv. we think the best way would be to mount the engine & gearbox longitudinal from the miata, prop shaft and rear subframe, proper mission wont ever happen till I have a workshop and two scrap cars to play with though..

More recently though I have just picked up 2 x 205/45 barum brav2 tyres which should be here next week, so at least I can have a test mount sesh with them, currently hunting down 2 more.

[Teknomaz]

An AWD version does already exist so its totally doable using parts from a 323GTX.

[Miroteknik]

RWD this and you will be legend.

[Teknomaz]

Thanks Man its become a bit of a love affair. Don't think anyone has done more than me to make this possibly the best looking '3 out there. I will be keeping this car for a long long time as its still not finished.
Been daydreaming about wide arches and a RWD conversion recently,lol and its a bit of a coincedence how my wheels kinda match the 24" cruiser BMX I am constructing also

[TruTaing]

This car looks so good. Never imagined anyone modding one of these up. Great work - looking forward to seeing it w/ the wheels!

[Teknomaz]

They make me feel like I want strawberries and whipped cream to eat!

[Miroteknik]

I saw your last update but it was about some filthy wiper delete flush crap and I thought to myself... I won't say anything till I see wheels.

I am saying something now. They look amazing and I can't wait for full-car shots with them on the car.

[Teknomaz]

And together at last..

[Teknomaz]

Well my tire money has gone! but to a greater cause which is a worldwide patent search on an invention a Friend and I have been prototyping and testing for the last 18months, so in the meantime I have been doing some free stuff.

Sump no.3 with skid plate and proper welded on machined myself union for oil.


Flush rear wiper delete blank.

[Teknomaz]

Yeah should be nice, not as big as I had hoped but i could always build onto now the base in there.
Shot in the corners last night, good emery sesh will see it smooth.


Decided to tackle the light tinting this afternoon after geekin up on whats what, I took my time probably took me about 5 hours to complete one, inbetween chillin in the sun and swiggin coldies!

So becuase I am using YELLOW LED bulbs the current draw is alot less so the indicators flash rather rapidly. To slow this down we needed to add inline a resistor relay, all ready made up these where £4 a pair and the bulbs around £8-£15 depending on which ones you go for. E-tech tint spray was around £7.


Bulb is a very good fit!


These relays get hot so best to have them up against the bodywork
to dissapate that buildup better.


Taking out the reverse white light.


On! still amber after 3 light coats of tint.


Off.


Overall effect, happy with that but think only 2 not 3 coats on the reverse light would do as it looks a little darker then the rest of the light.


Could do with a clear coat though, little bit matt in some places.
Early evening brightness.

[244Brick]

Looks like its going to be a great addition

[Teknomaz]

Wont be long man painting caps this Friday. So I ended up just buying a hatch shade to make fit,Bought new for £14 delivered from Germany! Meant for a Vauxhall Corsa B.

First fit


Shaved off front edge with a flap wheel in a drill.


Made a template to rear glass rubber line, marke cut line with tape and trimmed with tin snips.


Trashed the kitchen a little...


Much better fittage now.


Still need to cut in the corners though...

[244Brick]

Sweet! I can't wait to see it all together

[Teknomaz]

All four centre caps got the machine treatment today along with a little polish
whilst no-one was looking. Polished part to be masked then rest of the cap painted white!

[Teknomaz]

Properly affixed the front spats with Velcro so they are sitting a lot better now, went Ghetto outside painting with my newly patented outdoor mobile wind break spray booth..



result, no runs as I did not have to get too close!