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by Shermio
Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Tyre pressures
Replies: 6
Views: 9512

Toyo T1R 205/45/R16 at 34-36 PSI I find it to be a good balance between grip and predictability... :P
by Shermio
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Anyone up for a drive tomorrow? (Auckland...)
Replies: 8
Views: 8508

Would any day suit? like would everyone prefer weekdays? Fridays? or weekend? I suggest weekdays maybe Thursday but it's dependent on weather.... Hmmm
by Shermio
Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Anyone up for a drive tomorrow? (Auckland...)
Replies: 8
Views: 8508

Argh! An earlier warning would have been good :P I'm keen but due to prior engagements I'm unable to attend :( Maybe next time!

Oh a side note was planing on a late night run to Muriwai Beach on the west... nice twistys and no traffic over there ;) Let me know!
by Shermio
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Run off the road by a fellow MX5?!?!?!
Replies: 12
Views: 12553

Really??? Funny enough on the day of the incident there were MX5s a plenty on the way to work (Around the AKL Airport) I saw about 6... 2 with roofs down!

And I don't really get angry or upset, just wanted to point out to watch out for each other :D
by Shermio
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Run off the road by a fellow MX5?!?!?!
Replies: 12
Views: 12553

Run off the road by a fellow MX5?!?!?!

This morning on my way to work, I was on the left lane turning right onto the Constellation on-ramp when a fellow MX5er red NB [BE Y0U] beside me came up from the right right hand lane and as if it was a racing line cut me off and forced me onto the kerb... She didn't even give me a wave after she p...
by Shermio
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Window tints...
Replies: 5
Views: 5995

Hmmm decisions... Molly just ticked over 50K and she's still showroom condish :D just want to keep the interior that way as well... I have had quotes of around the $150 mark so not quite sure... The only experience I have with putting sticky stuff on cars is putting racing stripes on my friend's Sil...
by Shermio
Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Goggle Sunnies
Replies: 3
Views: 5106

Goggle Sunnies

Haha I'm sporting a new set of goggle sunnies (Ignition) they are used in water sports but they are awesome! They look like modern versions of the old fighter pilot goggles... all I need now is a fighter helmet with the ear flaps :D
by Shermio
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Window tints...
Replies: 5
Views: 5995

Yeah I thought about it... but the guy lives like down the road from me so I was thinking he might show some of his neighbourly love and help me install it :P
by Shermio
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Window tints...
Replies: 5
Views: 5995

Window tints...

Where's the best and cheapest?? There's a guy on trademe that's selling pre cut kits for about $50... but I don't know how hard it would be to put on... Hmmm ideas?
by Shermio
Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Car got rocked on Xmas Eve
Replies: 3
Views: 4509

Car got rocked on Xmas Eve

Sooo some nasty kids threw river rocks (small fist sized) at my car while I was at a friends near Dominion Rd on Xmas eve... I think they were targeting my car only and they seemed to have lobed them over a distance... Rocks came from a neighbour's garden and 2 hit my car one on the pass. fender and...
by Shermio
Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:20 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New Tyre place... Does Cambers, self spec wheel alignment
Replies: 21
Views: 20968

Yeah I thought so as well... I was in a hurry when I was in their shop but I did see computers hooked up to scales 2 scales per wheel (inside and outside) and lasers... I;ll ask them when I next go there... :) Could all be a simple case of mis-understanding
by Shermio
Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New Tyre place... Does Cambers, self spec wheel alignment
Replies: 21
Views: 20968

Huh? what do you mean sounds dodgy? I believe the machine does gives the weights on the outside and inside of the tire... Will look into to it... But I was in a hurry that day and didn't ask them what they meant by the 1st machine in NZ to do it... the guy who owns the place has been in a pit crew f...
by Shermio
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:18 am
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: NB Low beam (HB4) connector
Replies: 0
Views: 2970

NB Low beam (HB4) connector

Hmmm hey guys, I'm looking for a set of Low beam bulb connectors for the NB should be HB4 bulb size... Need to replace, let me know if you have a set sitting around after light conversion or have seen them at a wreckers... :D

It's the brown coloured plug that the bulb goes into...

Cheers!
by Shermio
Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Alarms...
Replies: 17
Views: 19379

I got mine Dynatroned... microwave sensor, footwell sensors, glass break, etc etc... all done on Bush Rd in Northshore highly recommended as it's the best system in my opinion :D
by Shermio
Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: im new, welcome me please
Replies: 14
Views: 12856

Welcome! Get ready with your wallet... It's like having a crack addiction :twisted: Sooo many mods soo little time :P
by Shermio
Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Auto electrician on the shore?
Replies: 2
Views: 4104

Auto electrician on the shore?

Hmmm I have recently come across a problem with my headlights (Not the ones I have been tinkering with) My low beams seem to have dodgy wires.. When I switch them on only one side would be on, I have to wiggle the wires to get them going... and just recently both sides have done the same... and the ...
by Shermio
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: New Tyre place... Does Cambers, self spec wheel alignment
Replies: 21
Views: 20968

New Tyre place... Does Cambers, self spec wheel alignment

Hey People, I have taken the plunge and have gotten myself a set of Toyo T1Rs and man do they feel good... :D While I was at the shop I got to know one of the guys pretty well and he told me that they have NZ's 1st machine that does Camber adjustments.... very tempting for $45 :D Apparently they hav...
by Shermio
Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Tyre Pricing - Eden Tyres, Mt Eden Auckland
Replies: 27
Views: 30237

Ok Just a quick news update: Greg no longer works at Eden Tyres. Toyo T1R 205/45/16 are now going for $170 inc. GST Fit and Balance And I'm very likely to swing towards this option :D The Sumo tyres I was talking about have all been sold out, I have driven a S2000 on these tyres and they were actual...
by Shermio
Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Tyre Pricing - Eden Tyres, Mt Eden Auckland
Replies: 27
Views: 30237

Hey Greg, have you heard of the Michelin MXF? got any? and at what price for 4 + Fit and balance? for 205/45/R16 :D Cheers!
by Shermio
Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:03 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Air Horn discussion
Replies: 30
Views: 29722

Haha I hope this isn't going to end up like the trend in the US where people fit massive train horns and scary the crap out of people... :twisted: YouTube is your friend ;)
by Shermio
Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: C'MON GUYS WHATS THE LATEST PROJECTS?????????
Replies: 13
Views: 12501

Hey the silicon blade are damn good :D and there's more than one way to enjoy our cars... some like to go fast, others like to stand out... I'm the kind who likes to standout, I never give anyone any grief about how engine mods will devalue a car or that I would never buy a non-stock car cause it wi...
by Shermio
Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: C'MON GUYS WHATS THE LATEST PROJECTS?????????
Replies: 13
Views: 12501

Hey if you are interested in them strobes I can point you in the right direction ;) we could even meet up and have a lookie see at mine :D though I haven't washed my car for about 2 months... damn I hate winters and pollen :(

Tri strobes - alternate triple flashes each side :D
by Shermio
Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: C'MON GUYS WHATS THE LATEST PROJECTS?????????
Replies: 13
Views: 12501

Currently modding a set of el cheapo fog lights from Super cheap $18 (With their 25% off discount) to fit in my mouth and have a set of tri strobes put in... Man they are bright...

I also love my rotary tool from Supercheap :D
by Shermio
Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Tyre Pricing - Eden Tyres, Mt Eden Auckland
Replies: 27
Views: 30237

Apparently the tyres I mentioned are all distributed under Stamford Tyres now... http://www.stamfordtyres.com/about-us/index.html Nope Greg you have been great with the info Thanks! As for the Firenza being made in China, I am still doing research but I have reached a 80/20 that they are indeed now ...
by Shermio
Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Tyre Pricing - Eden Tyres, Mt Eden Auckland
Replies: 27
Views: 30237

That example was to purely say that even if a weekend drag strip racer is ok with putting those tyres on his car then it can't be that bad... I don't drive my car hard, I don't do burnouts to warm up the tyres... My car is stock and I use it as a cruiser... So unless someone has had experience and h...

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