2012/03/01 21:07:46
Mish
next thing that i decided to tackle was my very unimpressive boot fit out that was 100% function 0% form.
Being the home to my entire fuel system which include 2x fuel pumps 2x fuel filters and a 2lt surge tank, along side a full size 15" spare, 1x12" sub in custom box and 2xamps and the battery is also mounted in there too i was pushed for space and it all looked messy due to being fitted at different times.
So the whole lot came out and was mounted correctly and in order so that my space actually can be removed now. wiring was re run.
Next with the cosmetics, the false floor was carpeted, a side panel to cover the battery box was made and a full width false wall to hide the amps and fuel system from plain view 
 
 
2012/03/02 20:20:00
Mish

 

2012/03/02 20:33:14
Mish
hey joeyjonsey,
sorry havent gotten back to you earlier, new engine setup is yet to have its final tune, but from my set up specs and such im looking at about the 200-210rwkw figure at about 18+psi.
 
these are about the only pictures ive managed to find of my mounts, they looks very agricultual but do the job and have withstanded a year of daily abuse and what ever else ive been able to throw at them
 

 

 
as for the tunel yes the shell was originally a manual shell, it did have a supra 5spd in it when i first purchased it and had been given some big hammer loving, all i had to do was lower the front x member by 25mm and mill a section off the side of the gearbox to make it fit right 
 
hope this has been remotely helpful, id like to see this conversion done more often as for the cost its really hard to beat.
2012/03/02 20:39:06
Mish
little something that i have in the works
 
13x8inch superlites +3 offset
185/60R13 tyres
 

 
not sure about the final clearance as im yet to drive it due to new smaller front brakes not being on yet, but it looks something like this
 

 

 
something a little different whilst not looking out of place, been tossing up whether to paint them as the clear is starting to yellow in areas.
 
colour suggestions???
2012/03/02 22:10:20
DAZ
Gday Zac,
 
Anthracite, Charcoal or Grey on Silver would get my vote
 
 
 
Or for something different go gold
 

 
Cheers Daz
2012/03/03 05:43:00
joeyjonsey
thanks for the update , the car is looking good. what gearbox are you running as i've come across ppl mentioning the rx7 gearbox ? and are you running a hydraulic clutch?
2012/03/03 09:02:33
Matt75
Looks great.  Keeps getting better.  +1 for the Charcoal on Silver.
 
Matt
2012/03/03 09:29:48
Mish
I'm still just running the standard mx5 5spd its taking all I've got so far with only 5th gear starting to get a noose probably due to over use as I'm normally cruising in 5th by 60-70 utilising all that torque :)
2012/03/03 09:30:57
Mish
And the clutch is a hydralic.
2012/03/03 14:06:20
joeyjonsey
are they the std escort engine mounts you got there ?
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