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by Bluesgeek
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Good alarm installer! - But need help with the M/W sensor
Replies: 18
Views: 17232

Hey Gazza, Uniden do a relay module for garage doors, I fitted one to mine in the last house and removed it and fitted it to the gate in this house, its just a relay module and is reasonably easy to fit if you're electrically minded - instructions included, and you can program it to work off any of ...
by Bluesgeek
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Exhaust heat sheild.
Replies: 6
Views: 7637

While I'm sure you want to replace the one you've broken/mangled/whatever... The need may not be quite as urgent as you think... Many cars have been running for years without them. Fletch. I can attest to that, once the mounting nuts break off on the standard exhaust you soon get sick of the rattli...
by Bluesgeek
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: New back window??
Replies: 2
Views: 4210

Al's Upholstery on the North Shore and a discount for club members - we had a glass window fitted a couple of years ago, highly recommended!
by Bluesgeek
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:13 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: newbie questions
Replies: 9
Views: 9213

My timing is bumped up to around 16 degrees and I still run 91 with no knocking or noticeable difference in economy...
by Bluesgeek
Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: front number plate mounting
Replies: 16
Views: 17379

Re: front number plate mounting

I've had mine in the intake on both a 1990 and a 1994 with no noticeable loss of cooling - they were both stock engines though, so if you have a big intercooler in there its probably not a wise decision ;)
by Bluesgeek
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:26 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Soft tops with glass windows and no zip?
Replies: 3
Views: 4700

Thanks for that, I'll see if I can glean some information :) I hate having to unzip the window :(
by Bluesgeek
Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:54 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Soft tops with glass windows and no zip?
Replies: 3
Views: 4700

Soft tops with glass windows and no zip?

Noticed these on trademe recently, how does that work then? I have the top in my 1994 replaced with glass, its got the zip though - obviously the lid won't go down with it zipped up (unlike plastic, glass doesn't fold in half for some crazy reason!). Are these tops somehow different? I love the new ...
by Bluesgeek
Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:52 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 Coupe video
Replies: 6
Views: 6860

me too :lol:
by Bluesgeek
Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:51 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 Coupe video
Replies: 6
Views: 6860

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I prefer my NA to my wifes NC but its still a damn fine car. I don't like the idea of the coupe though...
by Bluesgeek
Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:56 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: ot... used to be Forced Induction on a budget
Replies: 2
Views: 4654

The band I've been playing in for the last 9 months, self-destructed a few weeks ago. I'm currently 'resting' but hopefully putting something together in a few weeks. Could always use a good drummer if you're keen? I play lead and bass, was playing bass regularly up until the last band - I've amasse...
by Bluesgeek
Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:52 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Forced Induction on a budget
Replies: 11
Views: 10851

Thanks for the replies guys, plenty to think about there.... I'm used to paying horrendous shipping, I'm restoring a couple of lambrettas and shipping from the UK usually costs more than the parts :(
by Bluesgeek
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:56 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Forced Induction on a budget
Replies: 11
Views: 10851

Forced Induction on a budget

Ok guys, its time I got a little more power... Please recommendations as to the best way to do this on a budget! Not neccesarily the cheapest but bearing in mind I have a wife and 8 guitars to support (and another on the way!) Reconditioned Turbo? What will fit etc.... Although I'm a web programmer ...
by Bluesgeek
Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Head refurbished, broke the thermostat (was Bugger...)
Replies: 6
Views: 6879

Definitely if I trust it completely by then - failing that we can come for a run in the wife's NC :wink:
by Bluesgeek
Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Head refurbished, broke the thermostat (was Bugger...)
Replies: 6
Views: 6879

just been out and put 100 Km on it and so far no smoke and the thermostat housing is holding together :) If the smoking's cured I'll be very happy!
by Bluesgeek
Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:50 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Head refurbished, broke the thermostat (was Bugger...)
Replies: 6
Views: 6879

Re: Head rebuild

Damn - comiserations. With the head refurb, what did you tackle yourself & which bits did you get others to do ? What prompted the work in the first place ? Regards, It started to smoke when warm :( I'm hoping it was the valve guide seals and not piston rings, I refurbished the head myself the firs...
by Bluesgeek
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:51 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Head refurbished, broke the thermostat (was Bugger...)
Replies: 6
Views: 6879

Head refurbished, broke the thermostat (was Bugger...)

ok, finally got round to having the head refurbished and the guys couldn't find anything major wrong with the rebuild I did - valve seats needed a bit more polish and they changed the guide seals again. So I put it together again today after a visit to repco (I was in a hurry) for a thermostat and g...
by Bluesgeek
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: 6 Speed transplant
Replies: 3
Views: 4733

I haven't found any advantage having 6 gears in our NC over the standard NA 5 speed gearbox.... yet... Its unfortunate having the reverse where it is, it's take a couple of weeks to really get used to it :(
by Bluesgeek
Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: other forums
Replies: 12
Views: 13777

[quote="the pram"][quote="Ben.Nakagawa"]I listen in to the UK owners club forum too.

http://www.mx5ocforum.co.uk/

originally from just south of newcastle and worked in dumfries and aberdeen, I hope you have a hardtop ;)
by Bluesgeek
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:26 am
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Alarms...
Replies: 17
Views: 19413

Cheers, we're pretty central, I'll have a hunt round for a dealer. At least its immobilised at present :)
by Bluesgeek
Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Pulley Wobble/Short Nose Crank questions
Replies: 7
Views: 9237

Fletch wrote:I would suggest replacing the bolt and using loctite BEFORE you detect any pulley wobble.

Fletch.
indeed ;)
by Bluesgeek
Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:40 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Pulley Wobble/Short Nose Crank questions
Replies: 7
Views: 9237

Personally I would recommend anyone with an affected model to strongly keep an eye out for pulley wobble, I had to repair mine a year or so ago.
by Bluesgeek
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:25 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Windscreen washer jet!
Replies: 15
Views: 16147

That's the thing... I don't like the flow, it is like a watergun and is pretty useless... The fluidic system makes the 'jet' into a fan pattern spray and will cover much more area... look at the photos between MX-5 and Tribute comparisons on Page 3... :P I like new tech that functions well :lol: Of...
by Bluesgeek
Wed May 31, 2006 2:21 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: other forums
Replies: 12
Views: 13777

NZGuitars.com/forum

I'm admin there ;) Its filled with other guitar nuts too :D
by Bluesgeek
Thu May 25, 2006 10:57 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 Grin
Replies: 6
Views: 7719

alas, it will be a long time be owning one :cry: be a long time before I can afford one too, we're a seven guitar family at the moment ;) and I believe there is room for 2 or 3 more :D I agree with the niggles and I agree strongly about the winding roads, it is a great car round a corner, but I fou...
by Bluesgeek
Sun May 21, 2006 12:18 am
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Alarms...
Replies: 17
Views: 19413

Alarms...

no alarm in the new models just an immobiliser, we'd like potential thieves to be deafened so I guess it needs an alarm that sets itself when the key is removed, or with the immobiliser?

Recommendations please!

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