turboeric

It's unfortunate that they chose the NC (3rd gen MX5) to compare, as the NA (the original Miata) is far, far more relevant to the Elan. Compared to the current MX5, the original Miata is much smaller, lighter, more agile. Also more cramped and noisier. The Miatas have suffered the same fate as so many others - people wanted bigger, comfier, quiter, more power, and Mazda gave it to them. The original 1990 1.6 litre Miata was as close to an Elan as then-current crash regulations would allow.

Sadly, no. My camera chose the British GP to have an anyeurism - probably as a result of having to operate under water... Apparently, summer means something different in the UK.

I visited Westfield a couple of weeks ago, after the British Grand Prix, and they had one of their Elevens on a flatbed returning from its registration inspection. They had a couple of XK120-ish headlight pods mounted on it, so it would pass. We all know what will happen to those next... Cool car.

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Jag XJ13 http://world-viewer.com/data_images/jaguar-xj13/jaguar-xj13-03.jpg

That's hilarious. Best use for a cat I've seen yet.

The only scary thing I can see is that I can't get one in Canada!

Don't you mean bland camp? No wait, that's where Camry drivers go...

http://www.coolbreezescoop.com/servlet/StoreFront A useful device, although it relies on the groove in the weather seal on top of the windscreen header.

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2 thoughts (an I know nothing specific about Duratecs). The first is your PCV valve. Any chance it's ineffective or missing, allowing too much oil into the catch can? This would be worse at the track, as the hot running would tend to generate more crankcase pressure. The second is the position of the valve cover vent. I was at an autocross school where they had us running skidpad laps. One poor young guy had an AE86 Toyota that was running clockwise, when his car starting laying down an oil smokescreen worthy of 007. He was sure he'd blown his engine. I had a look and realized that with strong clockwise lateral acceleration, the oil was pooling on the left side of the head, and being sucked into the intake (no catch can setup). I got him to clean out as much of the intake tract as we could easily reach, and the smoke soon cleared up. You've never seen a more relieved young man. Any chance a similar thing is happening?

First a caveat - I know nothing about the specifics of this decision. However, I'm faculty at a small Canadian university (not Comp Sci), and I know that CS departments all over the continent are struggling for students, and this isn't the first CS department to close. You need to be clear on what CS is. The IT and tech innovation that people associate with CS actually mostly come out of the engineering field, not the academic study of the theories behind computing. Much of what we see as the marvels of computer technology come from electronic engineers and software engineers. And, more and more of that work is being done overseas. Our CS department is experiencing growth because of a partnership with a Chinese university. Our domestic students are staying away. Too many young people who are interested in computing are interested in gaming, and when they see the math and physics requirements for a career path there, retreat to their parent's basement and go back to their games. They're simply not as motivated to succeed as their third world counterparts.

949 Racing has 17" 5 x 100 wheels for reasonable prices. Their 15" wheels are highly thought of in the Miata community, but only come in 4 x 100 unfortunately. 949 Racing Rota has a number of 5 x 100 15" wheels.

I heard from him around that time as well, but haven't been expecting anything else. Normally, he's really good about communication.

But the drag strip is the front straight on a lot of road courses (e.g. Pacific, Spokane) I'll have to raise the ride height quite a bit if the straight isn't paved......:jester:

If you're contemplating the R888, a comparable tire would be the Nitto NT01, which is very highly thought of in the Miata track day community. It's available in 205/50x15 and 225/45x15 (both are the same diameter). I've used them extensively on my turbo Miata for track days, and I've been very happy. High grip, don't overheat easily, decent wear and very forgiving breakaway characteristics. Nitto NT01

7 drivers have the reputation of being a little bonkers - apparently it's true! http://ca.autoblog.com/2012/03/12/definition-of-harcdcore-flogging-caterham-supersports-in-the-sn/#continued

I don't know about the Zetec setup specifically, but normally all the O2 sensors are the same, it's the connector that varies. You'll likely have a 4 wire sensor (heated), although it may be a one wire sensor. You'll probably just need to buy a universal Bosch sensor with the correct number of wires, then splice that in. I'm sure someone with more specific info will chime in shortly. A wideband sensor requires a controller, and it will need to emulate a narrow-band signal for your ECU. Not just a splice-it-in job.

Wow, that muffler looks like a Victorian steam boiler!

Thanks guys. Actually, I got a response from Keith at Flyin' Miata on this. It is a standard metric nut on a 45 degree SAE double flare. Odd, but it seems to be correct. At least Bundy tubing is pretty forgiving - I've never had a problem with getting a seal on any flare I've made.

Just for posterity, I've answered my own question - found this: ABS Flare Nut So it looks like I can use an SAE 45 degree flare, with a metric nut 10 x 1.0 . That makes it simple.

I heard that one from my son, the engineer.

Just back from the shop, and realize the ABS unit uses a single flare, not a bubble. Is this likely to be AN 37 degree flare?

I'm building a Westfield Miata. The Westfield kit has all SAE brake fittings throughout, and converts to metric only at the end of the flex line to the caliper. I'm trying to incorporate the Miata ABS into the system, and of course all the fittings on the ABS actuator are ISO/JIC. So, I'm going to have to make up lines with SAE fittings/flares on one end and ISO/JIC on the other. I'm aware of the differences between the threaded bits, and the single/double/bubble distinctions on the flares. I've made Girling flared brake lines on an old Triumph project, so I know the general procedure. What I can't find an answer for is are the ISO/JIC bubbles and single flares different than the SAE? i.e. can I use my old K-D tools flaring tool, or is there a metric specific flaring tool that I need? Thanks guys.

A pessimist sees the glass as half empty. An optimist sees the glass as half full. An engineer sees the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.