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by 2old4this
Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 966057

classic switch

Nice 1 Ben. Looks heaps better
by 2old4this
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?
Replies: 999
Views: 966057

Well done Jesse and Ben. Its these custom touches that give our cars personality in the world of store bought Same :-)
by 2old4this
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: wing mirrors
Replies: 1
Views: 3054

wing mirrors

I need some 2. I'm going 2 check out the Bike wreckers as I havnt seen car 1s that I like. They're either 2 big or have a pissy ball mounting system that drives u nuts going out of focus all the time (when shutting doors and strong head winds : ). I found out the hard way so don't follow : )
by 2old4this
Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Soft top repair
Replies: 4
Views: 5265

Try hand stitching it ? Glue it first 2 hold it. It works on bike seats
by 2old4this
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Mod your exhaust for boot space
Replies: 18
Views: 33003

under mounted spare

What about a 6 x 1/2in (metric equivalent) bolt with head cut off and bluntly sharpened - nut wound right on - washer - poke through hole in floor - washer - nut. A bit of rubber with hole punched through push fitted from bottom. --- when wheels wound up blunt spike goes through wheel nut hole locat...
by 2old4this
Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Donuts
Replies: 4
Views: 5210

Donuts

OUCH !!! - I just got stabbed in the wallet ! - $86.89 incl GST for a 51mm Donut from Auto bend Ch-ch - I know I'm out of touch with some things but that's excessive I reckon : /
by 2old4this
Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Tracking down a reasonably rare bonnet/hood
Replies: 8
Views: 7730

I bought Brownies 1 : )
by 2old4this
Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Down loading pics from phone
Replies: 5
Views: 10258

Thanks 4A-GE - my tablet don't look anything like that ! - I'll have a go on the Mrs lap top. : )
by 2old4this
Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Down loading pics from phone
Replies: 5
Views: 10258

I'm in the same boat Warrior

Thanks 4 the reply 4A-GE but I struggle with my tablet and it may a well have been in French : / Cheers anyway : ) (my name says it all)
by 2old4this
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: mx5 1.6 1990 turbo build completed....cheap....fast as!
Replies: 77
Views: 151824

How did u get on Chris ?
by 2old4this
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: mx5 1.6 1990 turbo build completed....cheap....fast as!
Replies: 77
Views: 151824

Hey Jazz - if u had answered my question regarding time uv had it running and A/F ratios (I don't think it can b done without a sensor) and how many ks uv run like this It would have coloured the picture some what - u didn't help ur self and got flailed 4 it - Such is life ! Iv no doubt u r happy wi...
by 2old4this
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: mx5 1.6 1990 turbo build completed....cheap....fast as!
Replies: 77
Views: 151824

How long have u had it running (days weeks months) ? How many ks has it done with this setup ? Don't want 2 rain on ur parade but some of the blokes on here have been running boost 4 years and if they say its dodgey I'd b inclined 2 believe them! U could b driving a grenade? Siren hit the nail on th...
by 2old4this
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: mx5 1.6 1990 turbo build completed....cheap....fast as!
Replies: 77
Views: 151824

Congratulations ! (I'm part way there myself) real keen 2 hear what u did regarding fuel requirements and timeing under boost ?
by 2old4this
Mon May 19, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Best method for engine removal
Replies: 10
Views: 9007

engine removal

Cheers every1 4 the heads up
by 2old4this
Mon May 19, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Motorbike talk not Audis
Replies: 3
Views: 8699

heated handgrips

Hell Yes
by 2old4this
Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Opinions - body kit fitting up to standard?
Replies: 47
Views: 31389

fit of kit

The whole thing is too far 4ward by a few mls causing back 2 kick out and front 2 poke in wheel well - I'd b pissed off with that !!!p
by 2old4this
Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: James finally gets an MX5 and finds it needs a clean.
Replies: 50
Views: 34009

silver cars

Congratulations 4a-ge it's a nice looking car. They look good in silver but I agree with u that they dissapear on shitty overcast days. I used 2 jamb gears 4 a crust - 34 wheels 18 gears 15 litres Turboed - A silver Falcon came 2wards me on a shitty day and I saw it coming 4 miles because it had a v...
by 2old4this
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: How big is yours?
Replies: 13
Views: 18182

Moderators. Its bad enough having a tablet double posting without the ability to delete it as well . Can u fix it pls?
by 2old4this
Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: How big is yours?
Replies: 13
Views: 18182

water injection

BUMP ! How r u getting on Warrior ? I can't b the only person on this site curious about how well it works ? Very well I'm guessing. Iv made 1 4 a naturally aspirated 4x4 and it worked very well. Ran like a cold wet day all the time ! - Try this - when ur hairs wet, grab ur Mrs hair dryer and feel h...
by 2old4this
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Diffs, et cetera
Replies: 54
Views: 37462

gearing

Really think about it. Does or car blow through the RED line in TOP ? If it does, u need higher gearing. Or can use higher gearing, not the same thing. If u can't PULL the red line in top...definitely not ! Nothing kills the Fun 2 Drive factor in any vehicle car or bike faster than having 2 longer l...
by 2old4this
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: cracking turbo manifold
Replies: 20
Views: 37036

cracking turbo manifold

Sometimes with the continuous heating and cooling of long term use and welding would not help being extreme localised heat. This causes the pipe to build up internal localised stress. . To stress releave the manifold I would crank up the Barby and cook the manifold till the whole thing is glowing re...
by 2old4this
Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Is this gift horse worth looking in the mouth?
Replies: 16
Views: 34172

ecu

I know. Can u suggest anything ? The only 1 iv found down here so far is top of the line - I do not need top of the line stuff. I just want something that will do the job at less than the cost of my 1st born child ! Lol. Cheers
by 2old4this
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: How big is yours?
Replies: 13
Views: 18182

strangely attractive

I can see the attraction Its like mechanical porn :-)
by 2old4this
Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: difficulty downshifting 5 speed
Replies: 5
Views: 5644

Thanks u blokes. Iv got an idea of what's going on now :-)
by 2old4this
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: difficulty downshifting 5 speed
Replies: 5
Views: 5644

difficulty downshifting 5 speed

We have had our 89 Eunos 4 a few years now and it does not like downshifting from 5 -4 . There is no damage 2 it, we r clutching properly, it just sort of locks itself out of 4th. Has any 1 else got/had this problem ? What did u do about it ? I rekon something needs a kiss with a grinder at the gate...

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