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sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:56 pm

He does the for RX7s too

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:56 pm

Going to attempt to re-black my front lip at some stage, as well as various other small things that're bugging me.
The wheels also need a tidy up, but it's probably easier (read: more economical) to buy nicer wheels in good nick than it is to clean up the old ones... Unless there's a solution you lot are hiding from me.

Welp, onto the wishlist it goes.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:04 pm

have a nosey at this thread as repainting rims is pretty easy...
viewtopic.php?t=10666

I spent this afternoon mucking around with some aluminum trying to make one of those wind deflector thingy's the screw onto the drivers side window wiper.

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:47 pm

Mr grey, I have one you can have if you want to pay for postage. Just need to find it.

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:12 pm

Anyone know the legality of clear side markers and the round NA/NB side indicators in nz? Found some on Yahoo Japan but don't wanna go to the trouble if it will just fail a wof or something

these things:

and these ones:

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:06 pm

I've got tinted side oval things and never had a problem. If you get them and they ever do question them (they won't) it's a simple job to swap them
Might get tinted circle ones eventually maybe

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:53 pm

You wont have a problem

broomfish · Post by **broomfish** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:28 pm

Ive sold several sets of the round side lamps, never had a problem with them getting a wof

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:43 pm

do you have the smoked lenses broomfish?

broomfish · Post by **broomfish** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:29 pm

MrGrey wrote:do you have the smoked lenses broomfish?

Yup, i have 1 set left in stock
http://www.broomfish.co.nz/product_info ... ts_id=1657

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:46 pm

I'm keen but I have to pay for something else first..... if you still have them in a fortnight I will happily take them off your hands

broomfish · Post by **broomfish** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:53 pm

No worries, i can always get more from my supplier in the uk if they sell out in the meantime. Dont forget to use the MX5FORUM code in the "how did you hear about us" box when setting up you account to get the forum discount

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:50 pm

Wish they made these badboys in a 16" diameter:

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Pe ... -1388.html
Am very tempted to get a set anyway. Flow formed at 12.2lbs / 5.5kg for 15x9 +35. $159 usd each.

Will 15 look too small on an NB?

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:51 pm

15" is the right size

IMO 9" is too wide. Unless you're going for a particular aesthetic appearance then closer to 7" will cause less issues with clearance, you'll have a better selection of tyres and the handling will probably be better.

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:53 pm

marcellarius wrote:15" is the right size IMO 9" is too wide. Unless you're going for a particular aesthetic appearance then closer to 7" will cause less issues with clearance, you'll have a better selection of tyres and the handling will probably be better.

(from my reading) I thought 9" was a much faster set up than the same tyres on a 7" or 8"? 225/45/15s seem to be the fave tyre combo along with 15x9s in the States since it puts the sidewall of the tyre closer to perpendicular with the wheel.
Does need a fender roll though.

edit: these are from guys who seem to only use their cars for the track though.

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:22 pm

yeah for track times wider is likely faster.

7" or 8" wide is prob better for a daily though. Still think nb's suit a 16" diameter wheel better.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:07 pm

A 15x9 with a 205 R888 on it is proven to be one of the fastest setups. Due to the stretch the tyre has less sidewall flex meaning more grip. Alot of testing done in the USA with wheel/tyre sizes

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:20 pm

For those 15x9s you also need struts that will clear the wheels, OE style won't.

Faster they may be on track, but you're probably not running R888s on a street car and even if you were, Toyo's spec for the 205/50/15 looks to be 7.5" max, so as if the LVVTA will be okay with that

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:59 pm

9" is silly for a DD.

Those are a very similar style to XXR 527's which can be had in 15x8.25 (derp .25" sizes) and a 16x8.25".

Pretty cheap wheels, $115 USD: http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-527-Wheel ... 68082n.htm

But they are 0 offset (ugh) and likely to be pretty heavy as they're another knockoff company.

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:35 am

Ridiculous, and wouldn't pay even half as much as they're asking: http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=707449188

...yet for some reason i want one.

Liam_Irl_NA · Post by **Liam_Irl_NA** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:40 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 628135.htm

For anyone interested in these I just wanted to give a heads up that Wade(The guy selling them) is not the most trusthworthy character..

I spoke in great detail about the car I bought off him (he insisted no problems) and after already owning a MX5 I knew what questions to ask and it turned out after I booked flights and flew up to Auckland the car had quite a few big problems, gbox, diff, engine mounts, all engine seals, waterpump.... You get the jist many problems which I know I should have just walked away (Got some $$ off) but things became far more apparent halfway down the North Island when I was stranded with an alternator that had just about fallen off the car and then he said when he finds the injectors(that came with the car!) he would post to me FOC at my expense as he believes in karma blah blah blah.

Just wanted to give a heads up if anyone was looking at these as I am sure used injectors can be sourced cheaper and from reputable sources. or even better get some IDs

Cheers
Liam

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:30 pm

Junkwhale wrote:Ridiculous, and wouldn't pay even half as much as they're asking: http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=707449188

...yet for some reason i want one.

Are you local to Auckland?

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:30 pm

Double post:

No you're not. Bugger. If you were we could do something for it.

Post by **jif** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:07 pm

youtube find !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_iK4mfSF4

there's a rare M2 1028 at about 1:15 :)

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sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:28 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=708761074

would look nice on an MX5 and nice size too

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