Miata Mailing List: August 1998, Message #171

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From: "Kevin Watts" <kevin@telestream.com>
Subject:Re: ILLUMINA INSTALL QUESTION
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:50:13 +0000


> Dan,

> With the Illumina's you need to make the hole from D shape
> to O shape. No need to make them bigger just round.
> This can be done either with a rat tail file or drilling.
> And DON'T torque the top nut more than 10 ft/lbs.

> Juan Carlos Castiel
> Guaynabo,Puerto Rico

>> I have a question for anyone who has ever installed Tokico Illuminas
>> on their Miata. I plan on picking up a set this week and putting them
>> on, what I would like to know is if it is neccesary to drill out a
>> larger center hole like you have to do for Konis or is it a nice
>> bolt-in fit?  Thanks in advace for any info.

>> Dan Williamson 
>> 91 Base MX-5

Seconded. I used a conical grinding bit on a Dremel tool and it was
trivial.

Kevin Watts
kevin@telestream.com
Treasurer, Mt.Hood Miata Club, Portland, OR
'91 BRG SE #996  "EU4IK"
'91 BRG SE #3282 "EU4IC" (my wife's)



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