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The Fumoto Valve is what I use to drain oil on my 06 STI, Game changer. Keep in mind, Even though the 13b has it in an awkward position, in the event you overfill you can still drain by its easy lever mechanism for correct oil levels. Keep the content coming, amazing condition!
@alphadriver28405 күн бұрын
It does look like a game changer & I'll definitely consider it, as mentioned there maybe some constraints with packaging etc. Thanks for the kind words!
@Tintin13b9 күн бұрын
More videos please :)
@callmeedaddy27 күн бұрын
I dont’t think your oil leak was due to high G because I think it was very low G. Usually oil leak at intake is from crankcase ventilation. You might need oil catch can to monitor the amount of oil. If too high, your engine seals might be done causing combustion pressure leak too much into crankcase pressure. But if you think it is from high G, u might need to monitor oil pressure gauge while cornering, not recommend, to prevent oil starvation. I still prefer RX-8 because I can beat the shxt out of it and the rear still grip while i can oversteer on demand. I would love to own FC or FD but not as a track car.
@alphadriver284027 күн бұрын
I covered both of these as contributing factors.. likely that it became overfilled due to heat + pressure, given the oil was on the 'F' mark prior, having spoken to others about this recently, it's recommended to have the oil at half way or just below on the dip stick for circuit application. A catch can will remedy the issue & it's something I'm looking into currently. You need to remember that the FD has won multiple 12-24 hour races internationally in factory trim, including here in Aus.. the sump is equipped with internal baffles.. so whilst oil starvation is something to address for any circuit car, I don't think its of huge concern at this point based on experiences of others. The RX8 is a balanced car no doubt.. with the only disadvantages being that it's on the heavier side + it's underpowered, but hey.. each to their own.
@callmeedaddy27 күн бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 You also have to take account of that rotary burn oil via OMP and during track day they burn a lot like 200-400ml per 30 mins (depend on OMP tuning). I used to keep oil level just under F because they coming down fast to prevent oil starvation and OMP starvation. But now I use SOHN adaptor so I can directly monitor OMP consumption and not confusing with oil leak. If your setting be oil level at mid, you might have to top up that oil more often.
@alphadriver284027 күн бұрын
If by burn, you mean consumes.. then yes the OMP injects some oil into the engine but it's minimal & not reflective of the issue I explained. I haven't changed any of the OMP settings & don't intend to given the current mild/basic set up. Also, the car doesn't suffer from any form of engine (or other components) oil leaks, so there isn't any confusion about what is being consumed &/or being leaked. Blow by is quite common for any engine that sees track use (not exclusive to rotaries) it's not a complicated issue to resolve, so I'm not over thinking things. Appreciate the advice though!
@jdabullАй бұрын
2001~ also has EBD which is hard to retrofit on earlier FDs Question to OP, what brand of hood pin is that, really do like the fact it isn't noticeable as much.
@jdabullАй бұрын
or bonnet pin
@alphadriver2840Ай бұрын
Correct, I also forgot to mention that the RS comes with twin oil coolers as opposed to single on previous models. The bonnet pins were supplied with the bonnet at request by FEED, 'run-max quick latch' aluminum item.
@nocrustracingАй бұрын
Great save :D
@nehokАй бұрын
Nice! I've watched you nb vids a couple times in the past, sweet to see you've "graduated" to a fd! congrats!
@alphadriver2840Ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Its basically the bigger brother to the NB, very similar driving & aesthetic characteristics.
@RanudaDelaАй бұрын
such a pretty car love the FD
@alphadriver2840Ай бұрын
Thanks! It drives just as good as it looks.
@Tintin13bАй бұрын
It appears you have maintained it very well under your ownership. Would you be able to reveal what fuel consumption is like and Is it a 75L tank? How many L per 100km? Also, has it been ported? Would love to own one like yours some day!
@alphadriver2840Ай бұрын
Thanks! as mentioned it was a clean foundation to begin with, I guess you can say that I've enhanced it. Re fuel efficiency..to be honest, I've never measured it in any of my sports cars.. simply because for me, it defeats the purpose of owning and truly enjoying a sports car. In saying that, I would say it drives like any other car.. dare I say even naturally aspirated cars.. that is, IF you drive in such a way where turbo's are not coming into boost, you can drive for quite a while on a single tank. On the contrary.. with a heavy foot, not so great.. but that goes with any turbo car. I believe it's a 70-ish L tank. The engine is stock other than mods mentioned + very slight boost up to 12 psi (from 10psi). It's not ported. I did forget to mention that it has an uprated Raceworks fuel pump which is e85 compatible.
@Tintin13bАй бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 Thanks for the response. It looks amazing and certainly shows the amazing work and emotion you've put into it. Do you premix at all? If I could suggest a further exterior enhancement, a re amemiya diffuser in combination with a ducktail spoiler. Hope it gives you plenty of fun years to come! Please more vids when you can!
@alphadriver2840Ай бұрын
@@Tintin13b Thanks for the kind words mate! No premix, it runs the factory OMP which is suffice for a simple bolt-on set up. Those exterior items are tasty however, not in-line with my OEM+ theme unfortunately, but I never say never. This one's a keeper & you'll definitely see more of her 😁
@ascc63632 ай бұрын
Bro! That is like fully and hectically sik. LOL! Nice car, mate. Do I get a ride in this one?
@alphadriver28402 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I'm a part time uber driver, so yeah, you're more than welcome to book in a ride!
@Archi2g2 ай бұрын
Really cool (!), hope you enjoy owning it. Love the colour.
@alphadriver28402 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks mate.
@JaxVids692 ай бұрын
keen
@LukesCarTalk6 ай бұрын
Nice video u got a bright future!
@slyck_6 ай бұрын
niiice
@JaxVids696 ай бұрын
Beautfiul outro and intro for both these cars mate! The mx still lives on, all be it look a bit different now... i'll have a video on that out some time in the future..... good luck with your rx-7! looks badass and god it looks just like an older brother of the mx. have a good day :)
@alphadriver28406 ай бұрын
Thanks! the MX has always been a beast. Appreciate the well wishes, the FD does look/feel similar, older brother vibes for sure. Itching to get this out on track.. soon for sure.
@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
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@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
ok so my comment worked.
@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
it does not like me saying jax.mx5
@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
find me there
@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
it doesnt like me saying a certain social media outlet, but you can probably guess
@JaxVids698 ай бұрын
Yo, this is going to be super random. But I think I own this car now.... after it crashed XD
@alphadriver28408 ай бұрын
Hey bud, what a spin out! Keen to know more or perhaps see it again, where/how can I reach you?
@Rich90ism3 жыл бұрын
Awesome driving mate! I think I need a 4.3 for mine now haha
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. The diff really livens it up + skids!
@olihaub3 жыл бұрын
That is fucking fast for a near stock mx5. Good work
@TinoushGTR3 жыл бұрын
I'm here because I can't decide to get a ek civic or a nb mx5 as my track car. Or just spent that money for tracking my gtr. 😩 Don't know what to do. What do you think bro?
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Honestly it all depends on your circumstances, preferences & budget. I found that in order to extract the most out of track driving, you need a reliable and purposeful car that is set up for it. To drive on the limits means you will inevitably make mistakes & come off.. maybe even damage the car, so the question here is how hard do you want to drive it. The second is track day consumables (running costs), you'll find most people tend to choose a light weight car (sub 1200kg), not only is it advantageous for tyre and brake pad wear, but as far as driving style/feel is concerned you can certainly carry more speed into corners with a lighter car, for that go kart like feeling - it's the most fun. Whereas if you took your GTR out, sure you'll get some great times/straight line speed, but what do ongoing costs look like.. will you be paranoid/fearful to really drive it hard.. what if you put it into a barrier etc. The civic is certainly capable, pretty quick cars with some development.. whereas the mx5 is all about corners and braking, its extremely fun with a natural turn in and 50/50 weight distribution..not to mention cheap. Perhaps drive both and go for what gives you the most thrill.
@TinoushGTR3 жыл бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 Thanks for the tip. Since i have a amateurs class drift certificate, i'll go for rwd. I don't need to set lap times because it's just for fun. MX5 will do. Gtr is too expensief to track regularly but fun to do now and then.
@xr4er3 жыл бұрын
Some sweet driving. What size rim are you running?
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. They're 15x8+28.
@Hotwingz9113 жыл бұрын
Great lap, was the track fully dry?
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, yes it was.
@KeciapTube4 жыл бұрын
dude. chill with the downshifts, you over revved it too much
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Yeh nah I'm pretty relaxed man..
@KeciapTube3 жыл бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 i dont know man the bearings are screaming
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
If you're referring to the rattle at high revs, its the short shifter.. it's common for most if not all aftermarket short shifters to make that wonderful noise.
@KeciapTube3 жыл бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 oh
@Djaajaa914 жыл бұрын
Civic stock, mx 5 stock?
@alphadriver28404 жыл бұрын
I don't know the mods on the civic..i did notice after market rims/tyres. It's certainly the quicker car in the right hands. Mx5 = full exhaust (otherwise stock motor), suspension (coils, sway bars, end links), roll bar, OEM disc brakes with after market pads and braided lines, tyres are hankook rs3.. basic & reliable set up.
@jackyyang47264 жыл бұрын
Was this the 5th of August?
@jackyyang47264 жыл бұрын
3rd of August. I remember. Nice car! What track day mods do you find benefit you the most?
@alphadriver28403 жыл бұрын
Yes 3/8, thanks mate. Suspension, braking and tyres are the first to come to mind as far as key areas go and being able to drive consistently.
@jackyyang47263 жыл бұрын
@@alphadriver2840 do you have shorter final drive?
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The Fumoto Valve is what I use to drain oil on my 06 STI, Game changer. Keep in mind, Even though the 13b has it in an awkward position, in the event you overfill you can still drain by its easy lever mechanism for correct oil levels. Keep the content coming, amazing condition!
It does look like a game changer & I'll definitely consider it, as mentioned there maybe some constraints with packaging etc. Thanks for the kind words!
More videos please :)
I dont’t think your oil leak was due to high G because I think it was very low G. Usually oil leak at intake is from crankcase ventilation. You might need oil catch can to monitor the amount of oil. If too high, your engine seals might be done causing combustion pressure leak too much into crankcase pressure. But if you think it is from high G, u might need to monitor oil pressure gauge while cornering, not recommend, to prevent oil starvation. I still prefer RX-8 because I can beat the shxt out of it and the rear still grip while i can oversteer on demand. I would love to own FC or FD but not as a track car.
I covered both of these as contributing factors.. likely that it became overfilled due to heat + pressure, given the oil was on the 'F' mark prior, having spoken to others about this recently, it's recommended to have the oil at half way or just below on the dip stick for circuit application. A catch can will remedy the issue & it's something I'm looking into currently. You need to remember that the FD has won multiple 12-24 hour races internationally in factory trim, including here in Aus.. the sump is equipped with internal baffles.. so whilst oil starvation is something to address for any circuit car, I don't think its of huge concern at this point based on experiences of others. The RX8 is a balanced car no doubt.. with the only disadvantages being that it's on the heavier side + it's underpowered, but hey.. each to their own.
@@alphadriver2840 You also have to take account of that rotary burn oil via OMP and during track day they burn a lot like 200-400ml per 30 mins (depend on OMP tuning). I used to keep oil level just under F because they coming down fast to prevent oil starvation and OMP starvation. But now I use SOHN adaptor so I can directly monitor OMP consumption and not confusing with oil leak. If your setting be oil level at mid, you might have to top up that oil more often.
If by burn, you mean consumes.. then yes the OMP injects some oil into the engine but it's minimal & not reflective of the issue I explained. I haven't changed any of the OMP settings & don't intend to given the current mild/basic set up. Also, the car doesn't suffer from any form of engine (or other components) oil leaks, so there isn't any confusion about what is being consumed &/or being leaked. Blow by is quite common for any engine that sees track use (not exclusive to rotaries) it's not a complicated issue to resolve, so I'm not over thinking things. Appreciate the advice though!
2001~ also has EBD which is hard to retrofit on earlier FDs Question to OP, what brand of hood pin is that, really do like the fact it isn't noticeable as much.
or bonnet pin
Correct, I also forgot to mention that the RS comes with twin oil coolers as opposed to single on previous models. The bonnet pins were supplied with the bonnet at request by FEED, 'run-max quick latch' aluminum item.
Great save :D
Nice! I've watched you nb vids a couple times in the past, sweet to see you've "graduated" to a fd! congrats!
Thanks mate! Its basically the bigger brother to the NB, very similar driving & aesthetic characteristics.
such a pretty car love the FD
Thanks! It drives just as good as it looks.
It appears you have maintained it very well under your ownership. Would you be able to reveal what fuel consumption is like and Is it a 75L tank? How many L per 100km? Also, has it been ported? Would love to own one like yours some day!
Thanks! as mentioned it was a clean foundation to begin with, I guess you can say that I've enhanced it. Re fuel efficiency..to be honest, I've never measured it in any of my sports cars.. simply because for me, it defeats the purpose of owning and truly enjoying a sports car. In saying that, I would say it drives like any other car.. dare I say even naturally aspirated cars.. that is, IF you drive in such a way where turbo's are not coming into boost, you can drive for quite a while on a single tank. On the contrary.. with a heavy foot, not so great.. but that goes with any turbo car. I believe it's a 70-ish L tank. The engine is stock other than mods mentioned + very slight boost up to 12 psi (from 10psi). It's not ported. I did forget to mention that it has an uprated Raceworks fuel pump which is e85 compatible.
@@alphadriver2840 Thanks for the response. It looks amazing and certainly shows the amazing work and emotion you've put into it. Do you premix at all? If I could suggest a further exterior enhancement, a re amemiya diffuser in combination with a ducktail spoiler. Hope it gives you plenty of fun years to come! Please more vids when you can!
@@Tintin13b Thanks for the kind words mate! No premix, it runs the factory OMP which is suffice for a simple bolt-on set up. Those exterior items are tasty however, not in-line with my OEM+ theme unfortunately, but I never say never. This one's a keeper & you'll definitely see more of her 😁
Bro! That is like fully and hectically sik. LOL! Nice car, mate. Do I get a ride in this one?
Thanks mate. I'm a part time uber driver, so yeah, you're more than welcome to book in a ride!
Really cool (!), hope you enjoy owning it. Love the colour.
Absolutely! Thanks mate.
keen
Nice video u got a bright future!
niiice
Beautfiul outro and intro for both these cars mate! The mx still lives on, all be it look a bit different now... i'll have a video on that out some time in the future..... good luck with your rx-7! looks badass and god it looks just like an older brother of the mx. have a good day :)
Thanks! the MX has always been a beast. Appreciate the well wishes, the FD does look/feel similar, older brother vibes for sure. Itching to get this out on track.. soon for sure.
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ok so my comment worked.
it does not like me saying jax.mx5
find me there
it doesnt like me saying a certain social media outlet, but you can probably guess
Yo, this is going to be super random. But I think I own this car now.... after it crashed XD
Hey bud, what a spin out! Keen to know more or perhaps see it again, where/how can I reach you?
Awesome driving mate! I think I need a 4.3 for mine now haha
Thanks mate. The diff really livens it up + skids!
That is fucking fast for a near stock mx5. Good work
I'm here because I can't decide to get a ek civic or a nb mx5 as my track car. Or just spent that money for tracking my gtr. 😩 Don't know what to do. What do you think bro?
Honestly it all depends on your circumstances, preferences & budget. I found that in order to extract the most out of track driving, you need a reliable and purposeful car that is set up for it. To drive on the limits means you will inevitably make mistakes & come off.. maybe even damage the car, so the question here is how hard do you want to drive it. The second is track day consumables (running costs), you'll find most people tend to choose a light weight car (sub 1200kg), not only is it advantageous for tyre and brake pad wear, but as far as driving style/feel is concerned you can certainly carry more speed into corners with a lighter car, for that go kart like feeling - it's the most fun. Whereas if you took your GTR out, sure you'll get some great times/straight line speed, but what do ongoing costs look like.. will you be paranoid/fearful to really drive it hard.. what if you put it into a barrier etc. The civic is certainly capable, pretty quick cars with some development.. whereas the mx5 is all about corners and braking, its extremely fun with a natural turn in and 50/50 weight distribution..not to mention cheap. Perhaps drive both and go for what gives you the most thrill.
@@alphadriver2840 Thanks for the tip. Since i have a amateurs class drift certificate, i'll go for rwd. I don't need to set lap times because it's just for fun. MX5 will do. Gtr is too expensief to track regularly but fun to do now and then.
Some sweet driving. What size rim are you running?
Thanks mate. They're 15x8+28.
Great lap, was the track fully dry?
Thanks mate, yes it was.
dude. chill with the downshifts, you over revved it too much
Yeh nah I'm pretty relaxed man..
@@alphadriver2840 i dont know man the bearings are screaming
If you're referring to the rattle at high revs, its the short shifter.. it's common for most if not all aftermarket short shifters to make that wonderful noise.
@@alphadriver2840 oh
Civic stock, mx 5 stock?
I don't know the mods on the civic..i did notice after market rims/tyres. It's certainly the quicker car in the right hands. Mx5 = full exhaust (otherwise stock motor), suspension (coils, sway bars, end links), roll bar, OEM disc brakes with after market pads and braided lines, tyres are hankook rs3.. basic & reliable set up.
Was this the 5th of August?
3rd of August. I remember. Nice car! What track day mods do you find benefit you the most?
Yes 3/8, thanks mate. Suspension, braking and tyres are the first to come to mind as far as key areas go and being able to drive consistently.
@@alphadriver2840 do you have shorter final drive?
Yeh man, its a 4.3 LSD.
Which model are the mirrors? Nice driving btw :)
Thanks mate. Mirrors are craft square's..
Good work Brother Jackson. 👌
Great feedback!
Nice Video！(^_^)V