D.Basson - The Garage

[Dewald Basson]

The e46 is back up and running. Gearbox is still making noises, it will be replaced when it gives up.  I took the car to Brilliant Mechanical Workshop in CT and I was pleased with their service. I decide to replace as much I can and have them review the car to suggest further parts to be replaced. I also had the diff swapped with 3.38 from a 330ci. Monday it is going into the have a modern radio fitted and some new speakers to compliment the sub woofer. 

I am glad to have it back as my daily, the mx5 is great to drive but it sucks as a daily. It is just not comfortable enough, also the roof leaks, it get really hot inside and needs TLC badly. 

Here is the list of items replace; 

BRAKE FLUID DOT 4.1 
PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING E46 
ATF DEXRON III 16
DIFF 3.38 L/S 
FLYWHEEL M54
BALL PIN GEARBOX MANUAL
REAR STABILISER BAR BUSH RUBBER 
REAR STAB LINK E46 
ENGINE MOUNT E36/46 6 CYL 
GEARBOX MOUNTING E436/46
DIFF OIL SLS 75W140 
CLUTCH KIT M52TU
RUBBER MOUNTING P/S PIPE
DIFF BUSH REAR E46
WHEEL BEARING REAR E36/46 DISC BRAKE 
REAR MAIN SEAL (90X110X12) 
REAR MAIN SEAL HOUSING GASKET M50/M52/M54
TAPPET COVER GASKET M52TU
RACK END BOOT E46 OEM
FUEL FILTER M54 
SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL
OIL FILTER HOUSING SEAL M52TU/M54
6PK1538 MAIN BELT
THERMOSTAT HOUSING GASKET M54
GLOBE SINGLE CONTACT
PROP COUPLING E46/E36 6 CYL MANUAL GEARBOX 
TENSIONER
DRIVESHAFTS RECON WITH REMAN HEADS 
3 X POWER STEERING PIPE REPAIRS
WIPER PANEL E46 
MTF-2 SAE 75W-80 GEAR OIL
LIQUI MOLY MOS2 GEAR ADDITIVE 
CERA TEC LIQUI MOLY
PCV VENT HOSE M52/M54
BREATHER PIPE VALVE COVER M52/M54 
BREATHER PIPE PCV M52/M54
BREATHER PIPE PCV M52/M54
TOP TEC 1200 1 LITRE 
HEATER HOSE EXPANSION TANK TO HEATER 
RADIATOR POWER ANTIFREEZE
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SET M54 
BREATHER PIPE MANIFOLD 
HOSE CLAMP 12-20MM 
HOSE CLAMP 8-16MM
POWER STEERING PUMP E46 (ROUNDBACK)
SHAFT SEAL DIFF
OIL SEAL DIFF 

There are odds and ends I need to do still but for now it drives and all the fluids aren't leaking anymore.  :fencelook:

And some images; 

 

[Yuben]

:bravo:

 

[PLV]

Nice stuff DB! :bravo:

 

[Dewald Basson]

:fencelook:

:smilebounce:

More updates to follow;

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

Loving the new look.


Video clips and sounchecks in order please

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[GoCart]

Apparently pipes like those could keep C19 away. 

Looking good DB !

 

[Dewald Basson]

Loving the new look.


Video clips and sounchecks in order please

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I am also very pleased with the headlights, will upload videos later via my pc. 

Today we will be doing a short shift kit (amazon one), unfortunately it did not arrive with with the plastic pin bush, o-rings and circlip. So need turn the bush on the lathe and then go buy some stuff. If time allows I will swopping the side mirrors with black ones. And hopefully reslove my cellphone mount and charger cable routing as well. 

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Apparently pipes like those could keep C19 away. 

Looking good DB !

Thank you Hman, will definitely keep those pipes then. 

There is a drone at 2500rpm so might just do my own J pipe design to cancel it out, for the rest it sounds mooi to me.

 

[Dewald Basson]

Went for a little sunset drive just now. 

Also dusted off the old Hero 3 GoPro - any suggestions on a mic for this little guy which will help improve the sound quality? 

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[FiRi@Rennzport]

Sounds bloody amazing. Race car like

The pictures are brilliant as well.

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[Captain_Stealth]

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[sash]

Gees, I have missed alot Dewald. You have covered alot in a short space of time.

Loving the exhaust and you CT guys are spoilt for choice when it comes carving out corners

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Gees, I have missed alot Dewald. You have covered alot in a short space of time.

Loving the exhaust and you CT guys are spoilt for choice when it comes carving out corners

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[Dewald Basson]

Hey Sash, a lot did happen (finally). 

The exhaust sounds really muted on the video, it is a lot louder in the flesh :fencelook:.

And like Firi mentions when it gets up to 4000rpm and beyond it does have a racecar - ish exhaust sound which I really enjoy. 

I will see if I can head out to Bains kloof and get a video of the BMW there. That is one epic bit of carving. 

Update on the BMW it is leaking oil from the rear main seal so once the the world is back from the festive season break, I will be taking it back the mech for them to sort it out. Also the left CV seems to be losing grease.  :dunnoanymore:


Mean while I am getting ready to do the following on the MX5, next week. 

Fk coilovers (this is for an NB so wil need different top mounts etc). 
Install full gasket set to avoid fluid loss (will need to pull the engine for this) 
New waterpump
Brake caliper rebuild (imported kit) and new disks and pads
Install aftermarket front lip

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Fortunately, I have a[/font][font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif] mate (same guy who found this and twisted my arm to buy it) who is absolutely mx5 mad and he knows them pretty well. Between the two of us we should be able to get it done[/font]

The e82 is still doing its thing, no problems. It will also receive a basic service and inspection next week between working on the mx5. It is just over 50xxxkm now, which is nothing for 2011 car :smilebounce:


Challenge for the weekend is wash and polish the BMW's they so badly need it.  :fencelook:

 

[Nick]

Nice work BD.

Gopro - you need an external mic and adapter.
The unit itself has a kak mic.

 

[GoCart]

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You don't simply forget you're a racecar driver once you've moved to the Kaap, hey Mr. no mercy Basson   :tiptoe:

 

[VinceM]

Nice exhaust tone; especially on down shifts and acceleration.




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[Dewald Basson]

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You don't simply forget you're a racecar driver once you've moved to the Kaap, hey Mr. no mercy Basson   :tiptoe:

No mercy Basson ha ha, I haven't heard that in a while. 

I am very keen to go punish the mx5 around the track once it is sorted.

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First BMW done, 2020 being 2020 I think drove the e82 2 or 3 times last year. Having spent a few hours on it today, I realized that I have forgotten what a gem this car actually is. It has given us no issues so far. It has taken some knocks but we fixed those last year and honestly it is still so neat both the exterior and interior. Best part it is only 52xxxkm now  :smilebounce:.

I do think it needs a few cosmetic mods  :fencelook:

Anyway some pics of now washed, clayed and polished e82. 

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[Dewald Basson]

Mx5 is coming along well. 

We have decided due time constraints and we believe that major leaks are coming from the top of the motor, that the motor won't be pulled. However we are replacing as much seals/gaskets as we can. We will be finishing off the motor during the course of the weekend or early next week. Also order some other ods and ends, new belts and thermostat etc. 

The coilovers, disks and pads are in. A little bit of adjustment and it rides much beter than cut spring BS that was installed by the previous owner. 

It has also become very evident that those poor car has not received much love in the past few years. I hope to "rescue" the little miata.  :smilebounce:

Once we the motor is back together I will have to do coolant flush to remove al build before giving it some antifreeze.

And then the next "mod" is to insulate the cabin from the running gear heat. The heat shields and insulation is gone or dead, 30mim of driving and it feels like a oven inside top down or up. 

Some pics 

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[PLV]

Wow! This is coming along so nicely DB!

Such a guy chick magnet now!!! 

:thumbs:

 

[Dewald Basson]

Wow! This is coming along so nicely DB!

Such a guy chick magnet now!!! 

:thumbs:

Trying its best to lure the Z4/944 hairdressers crowd  :smilebounce:


I must admit, obviously I have seen the kit in images but seeing the car go from a relatively cute faced machine to a way more aggressive face because of it being lower and adding the lip, feels like massive difference. 


Sidenote the the e46 short shift kit is about half the travel length compared to the stock mx5 throw. And it is know to be short  :smilebounce:

 

[PLV]

Doing a good job!

Looks awesome!