Odds and ends

I have been so bad about positing updates I missed a few things and wanted to get it caught up.  This first is a minor change to depowering the rack.  When went looking for ARP flywheel bolts I found  http://www.miataroadster.com/ had the best price.  I ordered them but of course I didn't end up using them because of the thread issue on the adapter.    On the plus side when I ordered from Bill he was interested in my project read the blog and sent me a free set of rack depower plugs!

They are just block off plugs, but the custom aluminum plugs sure look nicer then my hack.

I am looking at a roll bar and noticed that Bill carries the Boss Frog MAXX double hoop roll bar:

http://www.miataroadster.com/boss_frog/boss_frog_roll_bars_doublehoop_retro_style_with_individual_hoops_behind_seats/bfmdsrx/i-411853.aspx

I was originally planning on building my own but these are bolt in bars that are FIA and SCCA legal.  All the other double hoop bars are not FIA or SCCA rated and mostly for looks but I want something that looks good and works to protect me (crazy thought).  The price is reasonable but I am still going back and forth on building my own.

I mounted my vacuum pump right below the brake master cylinder.  I am going to forgo a reservoir for now and to a few tests to see if I think it is okay.

I also wanted to say that these Dewalt pilot point drill bits rock!  I usually try to go "Made in the USA" for everything but German made cutting tools are pretty much impossible to beat.

On that note, I thought it would be interesting to point out that 100% of all the components, parts, fasteners, etc that I have bought for this conversion were made in the USA.  EVERYTHING.  A great point to bring up when people doubt green tech's benefit the american economy.