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by kiwi73
Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: MX5 Forum Classifieds
Topic: 15 inch Alloys and Toyo Proxes TR1 - (ID 355)
Replies: 0
Views: 3010

15 inch Alloys and Toyo Proxes TR1 - (ID 355)

A new advert has just been posted to the NZ MX5 Forum Classifieds. CATEGORY.....2. Parts for Sale SUBCATEGORY... Wheels & Tyres TITLE......... 15 inch Alloys and Toyo Proxes TR1 DESCRIPTION... Toyo Proxes TR1 195/50/15 You can use the following link to view the advert: http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/ads_...
by kiwi73
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: MX5 Forum Classifieds
Topic: 1990 MX5 - (ID 354)
Replies: 0
Views: 2920

1990 MX5 - (ID 354)

A new advert has just been posted to the NZ MX5 Forum Classifieds. CATEGORY.....1. Cars for Sale SUBCATEGORY... NA6C (1989-1993) TITLE......... 1990 MX5 DESCRIPTION... Classic red MX5. Great car for road trips. Second hand engine approx 85,000km Normal scrapes for car of this vintage New Radiator Ne...
by kiwi73
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: NA Minilites not fitting on hubs
Replies: 6
Views: 8072

2low2c wrote:sounds to me like the adaptor ring for your after market wheels is stuck on the hub .
Yes you'd be right. Wheel centering spacer was same colour as hub. Easily popped off.

Many thanks cheers
by kiwi73
Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: NA Minilites not fitting on hubs
Replies: 6
Views: 8072

Standard Minilites? MX-5s never came standard with Minilite wheels. I think that may be your problem, you've got non-standard wheels with too small a center bore. Unless you mean the factory "daisy" wheels, in which case you've obviously got non-standard hubs, which sounds bizarre. Measure your hub...
by kiwi73
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: NA Minilites not fitting on hubs
Replies: 6
Views: 8072

NA Minilites not fitting on hubs

Hi My NA came with 15 inch rims. I tried to put the standard minilites back onto night. No joy. If this makes any sense...the center of hub is larger than the hole in the minilite as such the wheel will not fit flush on hub. Is it possible someone has changed the rotors or are they same NA/NB Many t...
by kiwi73
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: MX5 Forum Classifieds
Topic: TEIN springs for NA MX5 - (ID 351)
Replies: 0
Views: 3199

TEIN springs for NA MX5 - (ID 351)

A new advert has just been posted to the NZ MX5 Forum Classifieds. CATEGORY.....2. Parts for Sale SUBCATEGORY... Suspension, Bars, Shocks TITLE......... TEIN springs for NA MX5 DESCRIPTION... Tein S.Tech Soft Springs x 4 for NA8C Part No SKM38-S4B00. In box as new condition You can use the following...
by kiwi73
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: MX5 Forum Classifieds
Topic: KYB 8 way Adjustable Shocks NA MX5 - (ID 350)
Replies: 0
Views: 3102

KYB 8 way Adjustable Shocks NA MX5 - (ID 350)

A new advert has just been posted to the NZ MX5 Forum Classifieds. CATEGORY.....2. Parts for Sale SUBCATEGORY... Suspension, Bars, Shocks TITLE......... KYB 8 way Adjustable Shocks NA MX5 DESCRIPTION... 8 way adjustable BUZZ SPEC KYB shocks. Lower the car approx 30mm. Big improvement over standad OE...
by kiwi73
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Suggestions for Fitting of NA Soft Top
Replies: 2
Views: 3829

Suggestions for Fitting of NA Soft Top

Hi

I have a new soft top for my NA. Any suggestions for company/people for installation. I am in Auckland

Many thanks
Paul
by kiwi73
Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Suggested Exhaust Resonator for NA1.6
Replies: 1
Views: 4000

Suggested Exhaust Resonator for NA1.6

Hi My NA has had the Cat cut out (together with the flanges to the adjacent pipe) and a resonator has been installed. The car sounds like a bucket of bolts. Horrible. THe rear muffler is standard. Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement for the resonsator which provides a decent tone? Also any sug...
by kiwi73
Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Cooling Fan not Functioning
Replies: 6
Views: 8820

Re: Cooling Fan not Functioning

All sorted. Was earthing problem. Cheers Hey Have a 1990 NA. Overheated on Christmas Day after drive through Waitakeres. I noticed the cooling fan wasnt going Radiator was on the way out so purchased a new one, also new thermostat and thermoswitch. Checked the fan connected direct to battery with mu...
by kiwi73
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Cooling Fan not Functioning
Replies: 6
Views: 8820

Cooling Fan not Functioning

Hey Have a 1990 NA. Overheated on Christmas Day after drive through Waitakeres. I noticed the cooling fan wasnt going Radiator was on the way out so purchased a new one, also new thermostat and thermoswitch. Checked the fan connected direct to battery with multimeter drawings about 7amps. Checked re...
by kiwi73
Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Recommended Aftermarket Sway Bars for NA
Replies: 2
Views: 4818

Recommended Aftermarket Sway Bars for NA

Hi I have upgraded my shocks to monroe with Tein springs. Ride height about 25mm lower. Running 15 inch rims. Have some energy bushes to replace existing. Car to be used on the road. Planning to replace existing sway bars. Whiteline has been recommended. Any thoughts on size front and rear? Many tha...
by kiwi73
Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Replacing Suspension Bushes - Orginal vs Urethane
Replies: 10
Views: 16612

Replacing Suspension Bushes - Orginal vs Urethane

Hi Has anyone replaced all the suspension bushes on their NA? I'm in the process of changing my shocks and springs (std Kyb and king springs) and sway bushes with urethane, togetehr with 15 inch rims and decent rubber. At this stage I was going to leave the balance of the bushes and see how she driv...
by kiwi73
Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Looking at MX5 to Purchase
Replies: 7
Views: 8571

Looking at MX5 to Purchase

Gidday I've been looking around for a reasonable priced 1990 MX5 and found one. It's a 1990 1.6 litre with a second engine recently fitted down about 70 - 80k I think. The body etc has done over 310k. 300K sounds alot?!what sort of things should I be conceerned about i.e suspension, brakes associate...

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