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by malcster
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Ebay, Trademe, Yahoo Auction Finds
Replies: 845
Views: 484250

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/mazda/other/auction-582484655.htm I dont see a rollbar. It had a rollbar and that saved him apparantly he walked out and only cut his hand on some glass getting out. he was looking at my NB but brought his car back off the insurance company and ...
by malcster
Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Stiffer Diff Bushings.
Replies: 16
Views: 15666

I got my beatrush off euan and was only 200 landed and got the front as well and was only $100.
by malcster
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5/ Miata part websites
Replies: 57
Views: 53986

Thats a typical UPS scan as they do a preclearance first and then the goods leave the country of origin...i ordered some mags from the states and it looked like that and thought wow that was quick to get here but they hadnt even left :lol: and they ended up going to australia before they got here..a...
by malcster
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030608

i should explain this is Hayleys car not mine but that is what i have done to it so far this weekend. the sharks are the ones that are going on it not my rays i am currently between mx5's so had a test fit while i have the car i think ill do an nb next this car satisfies my mx5 hunger while i don't...
by malcster
Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030608

fiveisalive wrote:
malcster wrote:
fiveisalive wrote: Er not any more....

:lol:
where did you get the white mudflaps?

Got them on Ebay complete with fitting kit.
Ahh ok..thought they might have been the ones i sold on trademe.
by malcster
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030608

fiveisalive wrote:
chris wrote:
fiveisalive wrote:Finally got around to installing those mudflaps... wished i had done them sooner as I quite like the look of it :)


http://postimage.org/image/94f01grg3/
By the way, do you park down Fanshawe Street?
Er not any more....

:lol:
where did you get the white mudflaps?
by malcster
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Setting up adjustable suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 6280

Have youre shocks got the fixed bottom ring with the threaded lower leg/body? as these you need to make springs just captive all around and then adjust ride height with the lower leg/body adjuster. Hence preloading :) yeah but dont adjust ride height by the spring if they have the lower leg adjustm...
by malcster
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Setting up adjustable suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 6280

Have youre shocks got the fixed bottom ring with the threaded lower leg/body?
as these you need to make springs just captive all around and then adjust ride height with the lower leg/body adjuster.
by malcster
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Spring captiveness.
Replies: 0
Views: 3584

Spring captiveness.

I have had an issue on my nb since running 15s(was an issue with 17s but not as bad) that the rh rear and lh front spring isnt captive compared to other side to get ride height. went to mag and turbo today to book wheel alignment and aaron there told me if i have the extra fixed ring at the bottom o...
by malcster
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030608

If its an rs nb 6x speed it will be 3.9.
by malcster
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

it appears so(have measured the springs)...may take the springs off and get them tested..sometime 8)
the shimmy isnt to bad..just when the boost hits hard and its fine under usual more gentle acceleration. :D
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

i dont think i have a problem with the car..its just the 200+hp going thru the back wheels that causing the loose feeling issue I think but the brace I know can make the diff a bit noisier as it ties everything together more but thats fine as get plenty of induction noise now...and the brace should ...
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

yeah linked the nb8c one.
works out just over 200nzd to my door from Ewan ..goodwin wanted 215usd shipped so will be going ahead with that. :D
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

ok.cool..yeah i emailed him pic of the nb one :D
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

cheers..have sent him an email.
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

o.k..looked at the japanese site before but how did you order from it?
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

i have asked a contact in the states(lsd motorsports) if they can get beatrush so will keep you posted.
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

cheers...best place to get?
by malcster
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

o.k..so PPF brace is the way forward...the rails or the triangle type?..any links?
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

no loss of traction that i know of :D in a straight line anyway...just the wriggle 8)
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

no hardtop but got my eye on one... :D
its only when boost comes on or off and fine at 100 or 120 under normal acceleration..just when its on 12 with my foot down 8)
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What front bumper is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 8574

An NB 2.5 splitter will fit the origional NB ..see my garage for pics..a bit of mucking around but easier than i thought. :D
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

cheers guys..have tein adjustables with the incar dampning controller. its a 98 first yr NB with torsen diff. does have some factory bracing in the rear and up front. and a monster roll bar i guess you feel it a little more when you hit boost and then come off it again. it does launch prity hard as ...
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

feels like a back end wiggle..diff maybe I guess?..when turbo kicks in.
by malcster
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Braces.
Replies: 54
Views: 32328

Braces.

Whats the best set up regarding braces to get rid of the wriggle i get when the turbo kicks in?
cheers.

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