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- Fri May 17, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Na big brake upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9871
- Thu May 16, 2013 8:11 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Na big brake upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9871
- Thu May 16, 2013 8:08 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Na big brake upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9871
I recommend you get the correct springs that go between the pads to prevent rattles. I did the upgrade on my 1990 and the pad rattle drove me mad. Finally got springs and clips from a place in the UK. Problem solved. Also you will need to extract the rubber inserts from the old brackets. These were ...
- Mon May 06, 2013 7:53 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Diff problem on my NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4621
Problem solved. Tony from Steely Gears took the diff out and replaced the pinion bearings which had been killed by the spring from the left axle seal. The spring had inexplicably come off and wreaked havoc. Part of the spring was still lodged next to the bearing. All good now and back on the road. A...
- Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:01 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Diff problem on my NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4621
- Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:09 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Diff problem on my NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4621
Diff problem on my NC
I have diff noise on my NC and I am wanting a good transmission shop in Auckland to take it to. Any ideas?
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:50 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: Some parts for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4350
Some parts for sale
Tried to use the classifieds but they seem to reject my ads Exhintake cam conversion for BP includes a cut down BP05 cam and cam wheel. Ready to go just needs drilling. $100. Good for 10 HP. BP22 inlet cam for BP engine. Higher lift than standard inlet cam. Very rare cam from Astina GT. $80 RX7 AFM ...
- Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:30 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Are the NA8 front calipers the same as the NA6?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 29579
Are the NA8 front calipers the same as the NA6?
I have used my NA6 front calipers with 1.8 rotors and mounts and just wondered if the NA8 front calipers are in fact different even though the NA6 bolt up OK?
Don
Don
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:30 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: Head gasket recommendation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3697
Head gasket recommendation
The head is coming off to solve an overheating problem. May go FI in the future. Where can I source a head gasket that is up to the task. Motor is 97 BP 1800.
Don
Don
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:19 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: 1.8l front brake caliper brackets
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10524
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:40 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: 1.8l front brake caliper brackets
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10524
I have done the upgrade and brakes are definitely more authoritative. What went wrong for me was that I had brand new caliper mounts so needed to remove the rubber insert for the lower caliper pin. I managed after a lot of sweat. The process that succeeded for me was to use a thin piece of stiff wir...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:46 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: Have a BP05 exhaust cam and a BP22 intake cam
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2945
Have a BP05 exhaust cam and a BP22 intake cam
Was thinking of doing exintake mod but wonder if the BP22 cam may be better. Anybody played with either mod?
Don
Don
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:22 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: heat light on dash coming on..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5686
Hi I had that problem and it turned out to be the alternator not charging properly. You can check if your alternator is working by checking the voltage at the battery with the engine running. The manual wil tel you the voltage you should see which is from memory above 13 volts. I had a couple of lig...
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:01 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: New suspension now noisy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9195
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: New suspension now noisy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9195
I had time on the weekend to check the right hand side which I believe the noise is coming from. Everything is tight there I fluxing caliper bolts. I did tighten the upper ball joint by a third of a turn. Hard to figure the torque on this bolt. Replaced the cotter pin but overall I don't think there...
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:20 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Boot for Ball joints
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5054
- Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: New suspension now noisy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9195
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:59 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: New suspension now noisy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9195
New suspension now noisy
Hi guys a few months ago I replaced all my shocks on my NA with new KYB units. I also replaced the boots on the upper ball joints on the A arms and repacked with grease. The new shocks made a noticeable difference to the ride and handling compared with the old originals with 200 k on them BUT there ...
- Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Best place to source shocks at a good price
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5729
New KYB shocks are in
Got them from Stocks and did the job Saturday and half of Sunday. I replaced the boots over the upper A arm ball joints. They were both split but the joints still had grease in them and seem OK. Meant I had to remove the upper A arm to do the job but this went smoothly. Fitted the new ones using a 3...
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:37 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Best place to source shocks at a good price
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5729
Got a full set of KYB shocks from Stocks
$690. Should I replace the bump stops? If so where can I source?
Don
Don
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Best place to source shocks at a good price
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5729
Best place to source shocks at a good price
Hi All
The inevitable has happened and the car has failed a warrant on a leaky front shock. 200,000 k has done it. I want some new KYB shocks and looking for advice on best place to source a full set.
Cheers
Don
The inevitable has happened and the car has failed a warrant on a leaky front shock. 200,000 k has done it. I want some new KYB shocks and looking for advice on best place to source a full set.
Cheers
Don
- Tue May 17, 2011 8:08 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Minor problem installing big brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10176
- Sat May 14, 2011 5:44 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Minor problem installing big brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10176
Job done
With more time to hand the boot removal from the caliper mounts went well. I used penetrating oil and a 2mm diameter piece of wire about 150 mm long. From the back of the mount I carefully pushed the boot aside and gently push the wire between the boot and the hole wall that it fits into. Using quit...
- Wed May 11, 2011 9:18 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Minor problem installing big brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10176
- Mon May 09, 2011 8:01 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Minor problem installing big brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10176
Checked with Mazda today and they can get me the boots at $50 a side. I declined that kind offer and am going to have a go at pushing out the boots on the weekend. It is the bottom one that is the problem as it goes all the way through the mount. Top one is just a snap on external job. Will use pene...