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by WideOpenThrottle
Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Tracking down a reasonably rare bonnet/hood
Replies: 8
Views: 8414

This guy may have done one by now...he used to post on this forum.

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/89-roa ... nghai.html
by WideOpenThrottle
Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Some retard tried break in
Replies: 7
Views: 7324

One way to ruin a good soft top....hopefully insurance will cover it.Hunckered down in a motel in Picton sheltering from the storm and this is a first!....we have a garage to park the car in! Yay! Nice motely people down this way :lol:
by WideOpenThrottle
Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Some retard tried break in
Replies: 7
Views: 7324

Some retard tried break in

Over night in Marine Parade Napier on Monday morn at 2am the alarm goes off and we find our roof with a big hole in the passenger rear side.Great start to our tour around the country.Luckily managed to get an upholsterer to do an awesome patch job before the rain set in and at this point in time on ...
by WideOpenThrottle
Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: WoF or should it be Wo (Near) F
Replies: 21
Views: 18398

Not all VTNZ wof,s are bad...my mate works at the local one and passed our NB yesterday no-worries! :D
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: URGENT - Need clutch advice.
Replies: 24
Views: 42835

MrGrey wrote:I cannot see any reason why your 1.6 starter would not work, but some of the more experienced chaps may have a better idea.
I have an 1800 HD clutch,1800 flywheel and 1600 5 speed box.All works perfectly with 1600 starter motor
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: The 100th Annual MX5 Trackday event.
Replies: 38
Views: 30424

Certainly was a fun day! [except for my CAS oil leak]! And a big thanks to Jared for my 15psi boost upgrade and tune.And it was good to catch up and see you and your car Mad Kiwi..its certainly got some oomph over mine.
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri May 30, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: WoF or should it be Wo (Near) F
Replies: 21
Views: 18398

I always get failed for low pads
by WideOpenThrottle
Sun May 25, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Mx 5 shaking at motorway speeds
Replies: 8
Views: 7732

Brand new wheels & tyres cured it for me.
by WideOpenThrottle
Sun May 25, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

For those that misinterpreted my age or on my post as it now seems slightly confusing..[well it does to me and I wrote it]!...7 years ago I was 47!
by WideOpenThrottle
Sun May 25, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

Well we have been a member of the mx5 club for 7 seven years now and at 47 was usually the youngest there and practically are still even now on the odd occasion we still go on a run with the club.I have to thank the club for getting me into mx5's especially more so for the Taupo Driver Training days...
by WideOpenThrottle
Sat May 24, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

The MX5 club of NZ.. Thats the one you cant read their website unless you pay money is it not???? I can go for a drive to the Domain and see glow worms for nothing and buy a box of beers with the $35 and a burger and chips.... :wink: Dunno about that?...all you have to do is look up their site like...
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri May 23, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

The Caves run is with the mx5 car club of NZ 25th May , NIKAU CAVE RUN. : A run to a great eatery in the Waikato and you can go for a walk through the Glow Worm Caves. We did this run a couple of years ago and it was most enjoyable. Meeting at the faithful BP Drury at 10.30am. an hours run of around...
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri May 16, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Best method for engine removal
Replies: 10
Views: 9747

Definitely both together and I have found it pays to remove the radiator and ignition coil for a bit of extra room and remember to drain your gearbox or oil will poor out of the drive shaft end.You can get it out without removing the PPf but on refitting its a two man job if you don't.And obviously ...
by WideOpenThrottle
Tue May 13, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Mx5 - Turbo time (Video link). hair cuts by appointment
Replies: 117
Views: 169952

Is it an illusion or does you IC pipe go up a bit in size with that 90' bend?...if so you may get some unwanted extra lag!
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri May 09, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

Just been for a couple of hours drive with the Walbro and haven't noticed it not coping...maybe when I thrash it on the track???
by WideOpenThrottle
Thu May 08, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

Hi slydit...this is where you are partly right!? Notes: On Miatas without a return line (99+), the high flow pumps flow more fuel at any given pressure level than is needed for a stock vehicle. They tend to overload the OEM FPR and cause the system to run rich even in vacuum. Tuning is required with...
by WideOpenThrottle
Thu May 08, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

skilletkid...Gonna strap that ducting to the swaybar WOT?

yep! something like that... will hopefully finish it today as I got sidetracked hunting down an oil leak which has turned out to be the inlet cam oil seal.

Keeping my fingers crossed that the crankshaft seal is OK!
by WideOpenThrottle
Thu May 08, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

Done this for track days today plus a higher flow fuel pump was installed what fuel pump did you use? any issues with the high flow pump overwhelming your fuel pressure regulator at idle? its a known issue. especially with the walbro 255. Walbro 500 is written on the box and I got it from Jared at ...
by WideOpenThrottle
Tue May 06, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 1049890

Done this for track days today plus a higher flow fuel pump was installed
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon May 05, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: New soft top - Help (not super serious) Photoshop, etc
Replies: 16
Views: 15340

Have a try here & scroll thru it

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=476616
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon May 05, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: New soft top - Help (not super serious) Photoshop, etc
Replies: 16
Views: 15340

Images for Tan top NA Miata...google it!
by WideOpenThrottle
Fri May 02, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 High HP Build Thread
Replies: 172
Views: 144195

Awesome...looks like something my car could do with!
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Common courtesy.... another 'rant' lol - do we expect it?
Replies: 97
Views: 164477

Cheers Furai!
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Common courtesy.... another 'rant' lol - do we expect it?
Replies: 97
Views: 164477

chris wrote:WOT - Now you're just trying to stir shit.
Just facts as presented!
by WideOpenThrottle
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Common courtesy.... another 'rant' lol - do we expect it?
Replies: 97
Views: 164477

Yeah strange isn't it....especially as I found it on your viewing profile on the bottom of page 12 which is the first post by you according to the forum records.

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