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- Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:35 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Snow chains...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5528
Here we are in the snow last weekend http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/carylnz/Lake%20Rotoiti%20snow%20July%2008/DSC07938.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/carylnz/Lake%20Rotoiti%20snow%20July%2008/DSC07937.jpg This was at St Arnaud with the roof down of course. Got a few funny looks b...
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:20 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Snow chains...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5528
Snow chains...
I have!
Page 15 in my JPNZ book says:
"If it does become necessary to fit tyre chains only fit the chains to the
rear wheels."
Then there's a nice wee sketch of an MX5 with a pile of snow on the soft top
showing chains on the rear wheels only.
Grant.
Page 15 in my JPNZ book says:
"If it does become necessary to fit tyre chains only fit the chains to the
rear wheels."
Then there's a nice wee sketch of an MX5 with a pile of snow on the soft top
showing chains on the rear wheels only.
Grant.
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:09 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: Lucas electrics repair kit
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4066
Lucas electrics repair kit
Might be useful for any with a classic British car. Certainly not required for us enlightened MX5 owners.
http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm
Grant
http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm
Grant
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:56 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: IS THIS GORDONS NEW MX5???????
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4217
IS THIS GORDONS NEW MX5???????
Me too. Always wanted a yellow one, probably because the Jensen Healey I had
all those years ago was yellow. Maybe Mazda will have a yellow special
edition for the 20th anniversary next year.
Grant.
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all those years ago was yellow. Maybe Mazda will have a yellow special
edition for the 20th anniversary next year.
Grant.
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- Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:56 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: So much engine earthing....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11541
So much engine earthing....
I agree that good cable is required and different types for different needs. However for normal DC wiring and at audio frequencies all you need is plenty of copper. That is get wire with a suitable area or gauge to handle the current. It is not necessary to buy grossly overpriced stuff with pretty p...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:56 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: So much engine earthing....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11541
So much engine earthing....
The only reason they make the car go better is that if you spent that much on fancy leads, of course it will go better! Bit like buying fancy gold plated monster cables to interconnect your digital audio gear. How many people fork out more than $100.00 for a fancy lead when a $10.00 one is just as g...
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:17 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: FM band converters?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10223
FM band converters?
I wouldn't get any of them. Replace the stereo with a new one. Keep the original though for when or if you sell the car. Due to the reduced tuning range of the Japanese domestic radios, with a band expander you won't be able to receive the whole of our FM band. You will need to choose whether to los...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:43 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: "Charge" light on?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7009
"Charge" light on?
Check the drive belt to the alternator.
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:38 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: Run off the road by a fellow MX5?!?!?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12573
Run off the road by a fellow MX5?!?!?!
A lot of them are here around Marlborough!
Something to do with the sunshine, great roads, scenery, wine and food here
I suspect.
Grant.
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Something to do with the sunshine, great roads, scenery, wine and food here
I suspect.
Grant.
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- Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:00 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Need advice on new MX5 (steering stiffness)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15179
Need advice on new MX5 (steering stiffness)
The best colour is yellow.
I own two green ones.
I own two green ones.
- Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:11 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: Auto electrician on the shore?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4109
Auto electrician on the shore?
I had grounding problems with my 1998 NB not long after I bought it. Sorted it out by cleaning and repairing the connections to a multiple ground point under the headlights. Your later model possibly has a similar grounding point so probably worth checking. My problem was with the airbag system dete...
- Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:39 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: how was the chateu at labour weekend?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9721
how was the chateu at labour weekend?
Hi Nigel No problem with a link to the photos. Anyone can rummage around any of the albums if they wish, with the risk of getting bored quite quickly! Most of the photos are Caryl's. If you ever want a high quality version of anything on there, let me know and I can send it to you. We keep them all ...
- Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:48 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: how was the chateu at labour weekend?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9721
how was the chateu at labour weekend?
Might have to go on the Snowball Run ourselves next year. Pity the ferry
adds such a lot to the budget though. Couldn't go last year as it was my
Mother in Law's 70th birthday so thought I should attend that.
adds such a lot to the budget though. Couldn't go last year as it was my
Mother in Law's 70th birthday so thought I should attend that.
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:54 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: how was the chateu at labour weekend?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9721
how was the chateu at labour weekend?
Here's a link to some photos of our weekend:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v144/ ... 0Oct%2007/
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v144/ ... 0Oct%2007/
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:49 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: how was the chateu at labour weekend?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9721
how was the chateu at labour weekend?
A great weekend was had by all attendees I suspect. We South Islanders certainly enjoyed ourselves! Very well organised so thanks to all the hard workers that made it all happen so well. The weather was not the kindest on Saturday and Monday, but Sunday trip in to Turangi and the gymkhana enjoyed a ...
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:25 am
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: How do you reset the ECU on a NB
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20306
How do you reset the ECU on a NB
Just checked my 1998 NB. The brake lights do come on without the key in the
ignition.
Don't think I've come a cross a car where the key was required to enable the
brake lights.
ignition.
Don't think I've come a cross a car where the key was required to enable the
brake lights.
- Sat Sep 01, 2007 7:42 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: MX5 1992 Roadster Petrol - 91 or 95
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6450
MX5 1992 Roadster Petrol - 91 or 95
The difference in price of 91 to 95 is only 5 cents per litre and at about $1.60 per litre you only need to inprove the consumption by a little over 3% to break even. My 1992 auto MX5 improved by about 6% when I changed from 91 to 96 (at the time) fuel. The cost per km was therefore lower and the ca...
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:40 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
Air Horn discussion
Ah.....not quite.
3dB is double the power but 10dB (or 1 Bel) is twice as loud to the average
ear's perception, if there is such a thing as the average ear.
3dB is double the power but 10dB (or 1 Bel) is twice as loud to the average
ear's perception, if there is such a thing as the average ear.
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:09 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
Air Horn discussion
But is that at the same distance?!
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:52 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
Air Horn discussion
They're available on TradeMe. Just search under oogah!
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:12 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
Air Horn discussion
How about a pressure sensitive switch?
Gentle push = gentle toot.
Aggressive push = aggressive PAAAAAARRRRRRP.
Gentle push = gentle toot.
Aggressive push = aggressive PAAAAAARRRRRRP.
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:10 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
Due to xtra's 'upgrade' it appears my posts aren't making it to the board! If you leave the OEM horns connected and also leave some hose to the airhorn trumpets, then a short poke of the horn button will result in the OEM beep. Hold the horn button and the OEM beep will be drowned out by the lovely ...
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:46 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Air Horn discussion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29742
C'MON GUYS WHATS THE LATEST PROJECTS?????????
I have Fiamm air horns on my 1998 MX5. The trick to keep the delay to a minimum is to mount them so the length of plastic tubing is very short. Very little delay and definitely loud. The trumpets are red unfortunately but can't be seen so they don't clash with my rather elegant GREEN! My Nissan Terr...
- Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:56 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: WOW!! Spy shots of ND!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4755
WOW!! Spy shots of ND!
The ultimate hybrid technology without all the weight of those battery packs
and no complicated expensive electronics. Refuelling the non petrol motor
can be a pleasurable experience too.
and no complicated expensive electronics. Refuelling the non petrol motor
can be a pleasurable experience too.
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:03 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Questions from a new owner
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9778
Questions from a new owner
Thanks, I feel much better now! I work from home (and it's wet outside) so I am managing to do something towards fundraising for my NC eventually! I suspect yours won't have the boot release but shouldn't be too difficult to install. I put an electric one on mine operated from the alarm remote. Very...