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by Simon Lord
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New rear tyres
Replies: 30
Views: 37968

Harlan, thanks for that. I don’t actually want to change wheels as it’s on the originals and I am very happy with the original look of the limited edition. HK Fooey, I didn’t ignore the advice but at the time I had to get new tyres to get the warrant I had had advice that the Toyo’s aren’t so good i...
by Simon Lord
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New rear tyres
Replies: 30
Views: 37968

Hi guys I need some more help, please. Couldn't get directional at all - no more Toyos or Kumhos or anything for the 15 inch rim so I tried a set of non-directional Kumhos. They are truly awful and have turned a beautifully-handling little car into something like the automotive equivalent of the HMS...
by Simon Lord
Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New rear tyres
Replies: 30
Views: 37968

Thanks for that - I only have them fitted by professionals and always check the direction after. Heard anything about Kumhos?
by Simon Lord
Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New rear tyres
Replies: 30
Views: 37968

New rear tyres

Have to put some new rears on my 97 SR Ltd. Has been on Bridgestone G3's (Dunlop Direzzas on the front). 15 inch rims. My usual supplier tells me 15" directionals are hard to find. What does anyone recommend? I need something that isn't too harsh for everyday use but will hang on when I go for a spi...
by Simon Lord
Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Hood repair - Auckland
Replies: 29
Views: 39948

Hood repair - Auckland

My hood has developed a leak - or rather, the seals have - the hood itself seems to be in good condition. Can anyone recommend someone on the North Shore who can do a good job of repair? I took it to someone who used to advertise in Top Down but they weren't particularly helpful. Have bought a spare...
by Simon Lord
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Looking for "Franchise" member ...
Replies: 6
Views: 7815

Yes, but I have to go into it rather than have nice little messages arrive in my in-box - I used to enjoy those until a few cretins abused it and spoiled it for the rest of us.
by Simon Lord
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Looking for "Franchise" member ...
Replies: 6
Views: 7815

Franchise

You after me? Email simon@franchise.co.nz

Haven't been a part of this new set-up - I used to enjoy the list and chat on it too much, but find this much more of a hassle to use. Saved me some productive time, though!
by Simon Lord
Wed May 31, 2006 9:50 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: 1992 MX-5 Headlight Replacement / Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 8973

1992 MX-5 Headlight Replacement / Upgrade

Hi Aaron

When one of my sealed beam units failed a couple of years ago I fitted Hella
non-sealed units with the Xenon Ultra H4's and they are excellent. I am no
mechanic but was able to do it myself very easily and no further alignment
was needed. Cost back then was $230 inc GST.

Simon Lord
by Simon Lord
Thu May 18, 2006 10:16 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: ADMIN - Last post
Replies: 16
Views: 27441

ADMIN - Last post

Well said Clive, Graham and Kevin - a huge vote of thanks to zorruno for all the work he has put in on what turned out to be a pretty thankless task. I have not been able to attend many MX5 Club events but the arrival of the list emails - whether on topic or not - often brightened a dull day. I felt...
by Simon Lord
Fri May 05, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Soft top recommendations please
Replies: 1
Views: 6999

Soft top recommendations please

How my past comes back to haunt me - that was 4 years or so ago. At the
moment, said MX5 is still filthy from the New Plymouth trip 4 weeks ago and I
have no time to wash it, but I stand by everything I wrote and when I do put
the time in (down to 2 hours now) then it looks fantastic.

Simon
by Simon Lord
Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:01 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 10930

Car Hire

Sorry to correct you, Eric, but Terry might need to know we're actually 11
hours ahead right now, not 12.

Current NZ time can always be found on that most informative of websites
www.franchise.co.nz

Simon
by Simon Lord
Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:01 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 12018

Car Hire

Sorry to correct you, Eric, but Terry might need to know we're actually 11
hours ahead right now, not 12.

Current NZ time can always be found on that most informative of websites
www.franchise.co.nz

Simon
by Simon Lord
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 10930

Car Hire

There is also an outfit on Quay Street called I think, About New Zealand, which has at least one MX5. It's probably the same one I rented 6 years ago! Visitors should be aware that most rental MX5's are elderly 1.6's and some are automatic. They should also be aware that an elderly vehicle is nothin...
by Simon Lord
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Car Hire
Replies: 5
Views: 12018

Car Hire

There is also an outfit on Quay Street called I think, About New Zealand, which has at least one MX5. It's probably the same one I rented 6 years ago! Visitors should be aware that most rental MX5's are elderly 1.6's and some are automatic. They should also be aware that an elderly vehicle is nothin...
by Simon Lord
Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 40
Views: 46982

Introduction

Long in the tooth? Never! Last night a friend of mine in his late 70s offered to sell me his Porsche 928GTS for an exorbitant amount of money. When I said that I'd be sorry to see him sell his favourite car after all this time he said, with a twinkle in his eye, 'well, we've still got my wife's Merc...
by Simon Lord
Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 40
Views: 46982

Introduction

I use a 'noodle' - one of those foam rubber things kids lay with in swimming pools. It's soft, doesn't scrathch, has about a3" diameter and bends easily for fitting around other stuff in the boot. Only disadvantage is a limited range of colurs - after reflection, I chose purple to go with metallic g...
by Simon Lord
Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 40
Views: 46982

Introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of MX5 ownership, Colin - may your days be
ever dry and your roads be ever winding.

Simon
by Simon Lord
Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Mx5 for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 11333

Mx5 for sale

Beautifully polished up for the photo, Ken - if you ever get withdrawal
symptoms, you can come and clean mine... Have passed the link on to a friend -
good luck.

Simon
by Simon Lord
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: Are we already being censored?
Replies: 18
Views: 19261

Are we already being censored?

I wonder if I might offer a simple suggestion. If one individual is causing so much aggravation, it is a simple matter in Outlook Express to select their message, go "Message" "Block Sender" and then never be subjected to that person's emails again. This saves unsubscribing and depriving oneself of ...
by Simon Lord
Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Are we already being censored?
Replies: 18
Views: 19261

Are we already being censored?

You are absolutely right in everything that you say, Kate. I was away for three days last week enjoying driving the car that is the raison d'etre for this list. On my return I was very depressed to read all the hassle that had been going on while I was away. I don't like seeing this sort of antagoni...
by Simon Lord
Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Technical Question
Replies: 9
Views: 8128

Technical Question

Ahah, thank you Dave - I knew someone would know!

Simon
by Simon Lord
Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:09 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: Technical Question
Replies: 9
Views: 8128

Technical Question

A technical question for you all - no doubt someone will have the answer. Have recently returned from a three day trip to New Plymouth - great driving, great roads - and on putting the car back in the garage noticed to my alarm something hanging down beneath the engine. On further inspection, it tur...
by Simon Lord
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: 2006
Topic: NA replacement headlights
Replies: 6
Views: 8936

NA replacement headlights

HI Jamie

When one of my sealed beam units failed a couple of years ago I fitted Hella
non-sealed units with the Xenon Ultra H4's and they are excellent. I am no
mechanic but was able to do it myself very easily and no further alignment
was needed. Cost back then was $230 inc GST.

Simon Lord
by Simon Lord
Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: In The Herald Today!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12052

In The Herald Today!!!

Ah, but other people talk about it. I was in a minibus going to a boys' night out a couple of weeks ago when we spotted an MX5 in the distance. On spotting the plate I said "oh, that's Pete from the MX5 list. must say hello when we get alongside.' When we did get alongside, however, the laughter fro...
by Simon Lord
Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: 2006
Topic: In The Herald Today!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12052

In The Herald Today!!!

Ah, but other people talk about it. I was in a minibus going to a boys' night out a couple of weeks ago when we spotted an MX5 in the distance. On spotting the plate I said "oh, that's Pete from the MX5 list. must say hello when we get alongside.' When we did get alongside, however, the laughter fro...

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