Azarathal Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wasn't a chap called Miles was it? I don't believe so but seeing that has made me forget the guys name it's on the card he gave me I'll go dig it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Haha. my next door neighbours nephew works at Eds garage too, he pops round occasionally. The nephew that is, not Ed China 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I was going to say small world forgetting you're actually quite close I'm going to be stoked if I manage to get an apprenticeship, if I don't I'll do night college to learn mechanics a bit better instead and try get a job from it after 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 A few more pics from Bedford on Monday. considering it gets quite a bit of stick for being boring, i thought it was absolutely fantastic, although definitely one of those tracks that gets more interesting with speed. i think it could be quite dull in something low powered due to the high speed bends and long straights. if Adam is reading this, definitely one for the Westy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 if Adam is reading this, definitely one for the Westy! Of course I am reading Car's looking good Nick, and Jonny tells me it was going well too! I don't think the Westy would make the noise limits at Bedford unfortunately I agree that any track is fun, it's just what you make of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ah that's a shame, I think you'd possibly find it dull in the MX5. We were taking the back chicane at around an indicated 100mph (I'm sure Jonnys data will make that considerably lower ) , and there were a few corners where I was absolutely flat in 4th, north of 100mph. at 70-80mph in something with less power these wouldn't really be corners as such, so it might seem a little bit of a 'power circuit' Really looking forward to seeing what Jonny comes up with, his videos are always so good! he's pretty busy though, so pics will do for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I see what you mean, hmm... Was it the full layout? I'll have a look at some vids... the MX-5 will get up to 100, just takes a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 GT circuit yea. We were seeing an indicated 145 on the main straight, and 120-130 at 3 other points on track. As again, Jonnys GPS will probably slash 20mph off all those figures and make me look shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Sweet, I'll check out. Some serious speeds there! Haha, nah, might be 5% or so but not loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Will be painting the bonnet in half an hour. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 New car wing mirrors aren't the best of things for visibility, I may have to start turning my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) No worries Alex, any other questions just fire away man. Got one! I've finished putting 4 coats of base paint onto the bonnet. Fighting with a patchy finish. See pics below. The very dark spots are a dirty lens. It's not that visible on these pics but if you're a painter you'll no doubt spot them. I put the last coat on from about 40cm away using around 70% overlap (4th pass clears the 1st one). Any suggestions? I've got enough paint to do around 3-4 more thin coats so can still fix this. Edit: on second thought, I think the limiting factor is that I'm using a gun which cost 12 quid. Edited March 20, 2014 by Greetings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The guns probably not helping but either way we can sort it, try a slightly heavier coat Alex as your picture across the panel looks very dry, doesn't look like the paints flowing as it's abit too thin. What pressure are you spraying at? Also the size of the tip on the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The guns probably not helping but either way we can sort it, try a slightly heavier coat Alex as your picture across the panel looks very dry, doesn't look like the paints flowing as it's abit too thin. What pressure are you spraying at? Also the size of the tip on the gun? Boo, noticed this after putting the first coat of clear on But to answer your question, 4bar (tried lower but the gun didn't atomize the paint too well and I ended up with it just spitting blobs). Tip is 1.5mm. I managed to get the finish up to a reasonably satisfactory level. Bearing in mind how the rest of the car looks and that I literally wash it twice a year tops, it might be good enough. I was just fed up with a blue bumper, navy blue bonnet and rear bumper which looked like a collinder. Anyway, bonnet is done, used your advice regarding the clear coat and it's worked like a charm. Got a very nice orange peel which shouldn't take too long to get rid of. Kind of wish I knew as much when I was doing the first panels as I do now. Sadly I'll forget it all by the time i have to paint something again Really enjoyed this endeavor, painting is so much fun. Shame it's spoiled by fluff flying around and low quality tools. Can't wait to do the M3 bumper, I buy them new for 20 quid already primed. That's going to be a fun and easy job! To add to this "post a picture of your bonnet thread": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks good Alex, I'm glad you've persevered with it and jot given in. It always surprises me how easy most people think good paintwork actually is. Most people that came into work 8-10 monts ago painting there spoiler or bumper corner are now trying to open a body shop. It's worrying really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Definitely not easy and definitely not expensive if you want to have it done properly considering the amount of work that goes into preparation. I've saved all your notes for future reference, they've proven invaluable. Also found some brilliant DIY websites in English after I'd finished Not sure why I didn't consider searching for tips in this language earlier, there's tonnes more info. This one has an epic amount of information: http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/spray-painting.htm. They do however talk about 2pack being incredibly toxic, I hope using a simple mask is good enough to keep my lungs safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Probably should've mentioned that before, 2k products are toxic due to the isocianates released in the reaction, so the airborne vapours are lethal. It has differing affects on people thou, I know people that have been painting 2k maskless for years and years (I'm talking 40+) and other people who have been hospitalised after there first exposure. I guessed with the amount of tooling you have bought for the m3 you'd have an airfed in that pile somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looking good Alex. painting is a black art for sure! I've never had the patience myself! Just a quick in car clip from late in the day at Bedford on the South / East / North circuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWicOd6qPTo&list=UUMvpraYm_RLFjfGZaZZ_YtQ I'd like to spend more time on the suspension really, it's SO stable now it's crazy, but it does understeer a touch in the mid and low speed corners, but gives LOADS of confidence to pile into the higher speed corners without fear. I'm somewhere between stiffening the rear ARB, or softening the front, or perhaps both, and playing with damping to make it a bit more lively. It used to be a nightmare sliding around everywhere, but now it's just so stable, i could afford to live dangerously and make it rotate a bit more on request! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) So, found the cause of my audio issues a few pages back. (If anyone cares! Probably not, haha) Seems the rear windscreen washer is leaking somewhere in my tailgate... Seems the amp got a little damp! There was a pool of washer fluid in this area...all dry for now. I'm not sure where exactly it is leaking from, I'm going to do some more investigating this weekend now I've removed the amp and base speaker. Does anyone know which side of the car the washing fluid line is on? Edited March 21, 2014 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looking good Alex. painting is a black art for sure! I've never had the patience myself! Just a quick in car clip from late in the day at Bedford on the South / East / North circuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWicOd6qPTo&list=UUMvpraYm_RLFjfGZaZZ_YtQ I'd like to spend more time on the suspension really, it's SO stable now it's crazy, but it does understeer a touch in the mid and low speed corners, but gives LOADS of confidence to pile into the higher speed corners without fear. I'm somewhere between stiffening the rear ARB, or softening the front, or perhaps both, and playing with damping to make it a bit more lively. It used to be a nightmare sliding around everywhere, but now it's just so stable, i could afford to live dangerously and make it rotate a bit more on request! Sounds good, maybe make the mechanical grip balance a little more tail happy but then pitch the wing a touch more to keep the high speed stability? Heading up to look at the MX-5 again later and sort what bits are coming with it as the current owner's back from Germany for the day. Be nice to have a bit of a better look with an eye towards making plans. Looks like I'll be collecting it in 2 weeks time, just need to sort someone to trailer it home for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Just got my new wheels on. Someone swapped them for my desperately in need of a refurb standard wheels EDIT: They're ET35 rather than ET38 too, so they fit much nicer. Edited March 21, 2014 by MadManMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Car park photos ***! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Decent wax and applicators for <£30? Dont mind buying from halfrauds as I get staff discount, currently using meguars £8 wax which has left a nice finish but doesn't bead too well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Mikey Poorboys Natty was is really good and quite cheap too! In other news.. I'm about to go into London to pick up a weird type of shock absorber that has a rubber bag instead of a spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Racing this weekend :-D If anyone fancies a watch, we're live on Motors TV at about 5pm on Sunday. Bessell's racing as well, trials rider battle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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