It has been calculated that if everyone in New Zealand did not purchase a drop of petrol for one day at all the same time the oil companies could possibly choke on their stockpiles. At the same time it would hit the entire industry with a net loss at the current prices of $1.50 per litre (30 litres ...

I have something similar. It's a "D " shaped piece of foam rubber, cloth covered. A friend who worked in a hospital "borrowed" it for me. The flat side of the "D'" goes against the seat and the round side against your lower back. After a few kilometres you can' even feel its there but at the end of ...

I had Owen fit a set of Bridgestone Turanza's 2 months ago to my Legacy GT and he told me the same thing - set the presures at 40 - 44psi.When driving home from his shop the car felt like I was driving on marbles- no feeling in the steering and wandering all over the place which it hadn't done with ...

Campaign to Cut Petrol Prices! Received the following which sounds like a good idea. A very interesting idea...will it work ? Apparently we are going to hit close to $1.35 a litre by the winter. Want petrol prices to come down? We need to take some intelligent, united action. Philip Hollsworth, offe...

They're actually called "Glass Mat Aborbtion" .There is a good article on www.miata.net in the garage section about how they were developed an why they are used in the MX5.The battery in my car, which I believe was the original was 11 years old.I dont think any standard lead acid battery would last ...

Just a heads up for anyone in Auckland who may need a new battery. My one died on me so I rang JWA in Gt North Rd and was quoted $213 which is the same as has been quote on this list before.I went in later in the day and the parts guy asked if I had been quoted a price. I said yes but he didn't ask ...

The guys at Rotary Power who were trying to fix my hand brake found that there is a difference between the 1.6 & 1.8 rear caliper.They had one to compare. But I have found out that they can be rebuilt ( thanks Fletch) so I'm getting it done next week. Thanks to everyone who replied. Steve Easdon Pro...

I was refused a warrant on my 94 1.8 because the hand brake wasnt griping equally on both sides.The left caliper is the one not gripping. I had the pads changed and the whole system lubed and adjusted without it making any difference.I was then told that when this happens you have to change the cali...

Try Ultimate Car Seat Covers 490 Ellerslie Panmure Highway Ph 5709059 I drive past them every day and they say they have the largest range in NZ. Steve Easdon Production Planning Amcor Cartons Australasia 12-14 Lockhart Place Mt Wellington Auckland NZ Ph: 64 09 9793833 < mailto:steve.easdon@amcorcar...

No height restrictions when carrying trees home in an MX5, unlike the limited overhead space available in large 4x4s. Every keen gardener should have one. :-) Must be a bugger to get potting mix out of all the nooks and crannies of the interior!! Steve CAUTION - This message may contain privileged ...

Phil I've been using the Meguires system for about 2 years and it does a great job.My paint work was in good condition so I only use the polish and wax.I do one coat of the polish & 2 coats of the wax.I was doing it every 3 months but find it still looks good after 4 so thats when I now do it.After ...

Cheap solution:Buy a cushion for her to sit on
Expensive solution:Buy her a Mk11,keep the Mk1 for yourself

Can anyone recommend a good wheel alignment shop in Auckland. Or are there any to avoid. Thanks Steve Easdon Production Planning AMCOR Cartons Australasia steve.easdon@amcorcartons.co.nz CAUTION - This message may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addre...

Are there any servicing requirements for the wheel bearings ie greasing or
are they
a sealed unit?
Steve

Does anyone know who stocks Redline transmission fluid in Auckland. This was mentioned on the list a while ago but I couldn't find it in the archive.I seem to remember someone on the Nth Shore has it. Cheers Steve Easdon Production Planning AMCOR Cartons Australasia <mailto:steve.easdon@amcorcartons...

Phil My other car is a Subaru Legacy with a factory radio/cassette/cd player which is similar to the MX5 factory unit. Last week I parked the car and radio was working fine.Came back,started car and nothing.No radio,clock or cd.Thought it may have been a fuse.So on the way home I drove over two lane...

Chrissy
There is a company here in Auckland that only sell car seat covers
called Ultimate Seat Covers.Ph 09 5709050 Fax 09 5709052.
They can supply custom made covers without Tweetie on them.

Steve

Sure it is.
Just order the ambulance before you attempt it.
Steve

Keith
Elf is a French brand of oil that was and still may be sold by the
Warehouse.From memory it was available in
mineral & semi synthetic.

Steve

Ian It's all in the details. All the marques you mention were well known for their leaking roofs,electrical systems that left you stranded at the hint of moisture,brakes that didn't brake too well, fuel systems from the ark etc etc.. Mazda may have copied the IDEA of the classic British sports car b...

Must be the season for weird paint jobs on MX5s. I was cruising up the Motorway(Auck)the other day when I saw an MX5 completely painted over with a Union Jack flag.Given that the UK was responsible for inflicting on the world some of the worst sports cars ever made that would have to be the last fla...

Works great on bathroom mirrors.Can't afford aircon in there yet.Think its
just called Anti-fog
Steve

The aircon works independently of the heater system.You can set the heater
to any level
you want and turn on the air.I normally have the fan at its lowest
speed,heater set abour half way and aircon on.Aircon removes moisture from
the air so no foged windows.

Steve

Every one thinks aircon is just for the summer.On a wet winters day with two
people
in an MX 5 and the heater on the windows fog up in no time.Flick on the
aircon.Presto
clear windows.I have a hard top with a demister that I have never used
because I have
air.

Steve

Sorry guys its not that easy.When you drain the sump some oil stays in the
filter.This is what makes the mess when you remove the filter in the confined
area where the filter is.The plastic bag idea sounds good.

Steve