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Or they have them on the side mirror like my old Accord did. Also got the car up and running again, was waiting on 2 cam tower bolts. It's a bit louder and ticky-er with the new valve adjustment and definitely starts up quicker with no hesitation from the new spark plugs. Also glad I changed the valve cover seals as I saw it weeping oil near the rear of the engine. Now just on to painting the valve cover this weekend... but it's scheduled to rain (again) so might not.

The different valve cover might be a spoiler as to what's ahead

Also I did the valve clearances yesterday, worst exhaust was 0.008" and worst intake was 0.007". Set them to 0.011" exh and 0.009" intake. Sadly, someone seems to have used way too much torque on the valve cover bolts and when I was undoing two of them near the exhaust side of the engine the bolts snapped off in place. So I have ordered the cam tower bolts and new bolts to replace them and they'll be arriving on Thursday. Also took the opportunity to replace the valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals. Additionally I replaced the spark plugs with new iridium spark plugs, and new Denso coils and freshened up the spark plug cover with some sanding on the logo and wording. I can't wait to actually start it up and try it out... but will have to wait until later this week to do so. Will probably remove the valve cover again this weekend to paint it as it's looking rather worse for wear.

Also I did the valve clearances yesterday, worst exhaust was 0.008" and worst intake was 0.007". Set them to 0.011" exh and 0.009" intake. Sadly, someone seems to have used way too much torque on the valve cover bolts and when I was undoing two of them near the exhaust side of the engine the bolts snapped off in place. So I have ordered the cam tower bolts and new bolts to replace them and they'll be arriving on Thursday. Also took the opportunity to replace the valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals. Additionally I replaced the spark plugs with new iridium spark plugs, and new Denso coils and freshened up the spark plug cover with some sanding on the logo and wording. I can't wait to actually start it up and try it out... but will have to wait until later this week to do so. Will probably remove the valve cover again this weekend to paint it as it's looking rather worse for wear.

I have a manual, I'm fine.

K swap it

Picked up some clear sidemarkers, new sidemarker light bulbs, new cabin filter and some spark plug tube seals (to be used soon). Old filter wasn't as dusty as I expected, but I took the chance to replace it and clean the cowl area thoroughly as well.

Nope, normal high heat primer and then matte black paint. It's meant to be the stuff for BBQs so I'm sure I'll be fine with whatever temps are in the battery side of the engine bay. I much prefer this over the stock OEM shiny plastic coated metal. IMO they should be black plastic from the factory, no rust issues and no potential issue with shorts if you somehow manage to make it contact the positive and negative terminal when removing. Also going to pick up some (small) parts tomorrow!

Also got a dashcam / GoPro mount so I don't have to stick it onto the rear windshield anymore!

Battery tie down was looking really worse for wear, so I sanded it down and painted it. I think it came out really well, I didn't want someone else's logo on my car neither.

Amber side markers? Interesting considering it's EU/JDM

What's interesting is 240PS is thrown around a lot, but the F20C actually usually dynos lower for some reason. The F22C is much closer to those numbers to the crank if not a wee bit higher. I'm expecting 220 HP to the wheels when I dyno it with an intake + decat + tune. That is around 250 HP to the crank give or take. Wheel Horsepower to Crankshaft Horsepower Guestimator WWW.MK5CORTINAESTATE.CO.UK 261 if you believe this.

The car is an AP2v2 so it has the F22C engine with a stock rev limit of 8200rpm. It's safe to rev them out to 8500rpm with a Hondata tune increasing the rev limit (8500rpm on the F22C is the same mean piston speed as the F20C at 9000rpm due to the F22C being a longer stroke). The biggest issue I have is finding some space to actually allow the car to be revved out, it's a rather split-personality car... and not being able to wring it out as often as I'd like does suck. It's partly why I want to move to BC as I've seen there are better roads there (more twisties... less grids).

Adding some pictures:

I'm making a log for this car because why not. I got it in July of 2021 in pretty good condition but not without flaws or things I want to add to the car. Currently the car has 102k km on the odometer and I am the 4th owner from what I can tell from CarFAX. The front bumper was resprayed in 2020 by the previous owner but done to an excellent level. Other than that, all the VIN stickers match and the car is in good condition. I recently fitted the intake, radio and DCI control board, and gave it a full hand polish, clay bar and double coat of Collinite 845 wax. Also unfortunately had to get a stone chip fixed in the windscreen - these things are rock magnets. Current issues would be: Few scratches and stone chips that need to be filled in. Spoiler weather-stripping may need to be replaced Completed: Öhlins Road & Track DFV coil-overs Blox Half Shaft Spacers Hondata FlashPro F&N FIPK Intake (almost entirely for that sweet intake sound) FK8 TypeR shift knob Alpine UTE-73BT Shin-etsu grease on all the seals Modifry DCI Controls + PnP Harness Modifry Dash Bracket + Phone Holder Modifry Glove Box Organizer Modifry Dashcam/Go Pro mount Modifry Soft Top Straps OEM AP2 spoiler factory fitted Fenders rolled and tucked Adjust valve clearances (0.009" intake, 0.011" exhaust). Replaced spark plugs with new NGK Iridiums Replaced Denso ignition coils Small rock chip guards Tuned at Tuning by Nick Paint touch-up done with Dr Colorchip with Y65P New performance floor mats Rebuilt shifter assembly with new parts and Honda Urea Grease New ACT HD021 Pressure plate + OEM friction disk + 4kg flywheel Titan 7 T-R010 Yokohama AD08R Replace clutch master cylinder Replaced clutch slave cylinder with AP1 slave cylinder (to remove the clutch delay valve) S2000 CR shift knob Recaro Pole Position seat PCI Slider rail Replaced front brake calipers with OEM Replaced brake lines with stainless steel Hawk HP+ Street pads Refinished/replaced valve cover and related bits Plans for the future: Fully replace all bushings and mounts Replace alternator Replace waterpump Replace crank pulley Replace AC pulley

Automatic?

Got some help washing the S2000 today

Finally got this in!

Took delivery of my Miata finally, absolutely love the color. Gave it a good wash and wax too - really didn't need to polish it as it has a ceramic coating.

Took delivery of my Miata finally, absolutely love the color. Gave it a good wash and wax too - really didn't need to polish it as it has a ceramic coating.

Haha - taking delivery officially (it's already in my name just need to pick it up) on Sunday. So I'll post some pictures then

Being ~5'10" and ~135lb it fits me perfectly. Been wanting one for ages (since 2010...), taking delivery officially (it's already in my name just need to pick it up) on Sunday. So I'll post some pictures then.

Finally, bought a Miata

Finally, bought a Miata!

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