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Furai · Post by **Furai** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:03 pm

Yeah was a great day! My car needs a wash too though. Luckily the colour hides dirt in photos.

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:09 pm

Your car sat really flat in that video! Nice!

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:32 pm

Chris - you use a pattern to cut it or just went to town and hoped for the best?

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:07 pm

The later....

Penciled the outline and hoped for the best!

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:06 pm

Shane. wrote: In the video it says "Crazy mx5 driver passes me". Photo just tops it off

Looks like you guys had alot of fun

Hahaha I had to start laughing seeing the MX5 just scream through on the inside, I'm surprised it made mincemeat of a GTS-T? Gives me confidence for Taupo. Aiming to piss all over my Mk3 GTI's measly time.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:06 am

Skilfil wrote:
Shane. wrote: In the video it says "Crazy mx5 driver passes me". Photo just tops it off

Looks like you guys had alot of fun

Hahaha I had to start laughing seeing the MX5 just scream through on the inside, I'm surprised it made mincemeat of a GTS-T? Gives me confidence for Taupo. Aiming to piss all over my Mk3 GTI's measly time.

Haha its all about driver. I passed an Aventador through that sweeper by out braking him.

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:29 am

I'd love to see footage of your MX-5 giving it the jandal past a ~$650,000 Lambo haha

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:07 pm

Im really glad i wasnt in the car with kieran when he almost killed an altezza driver. Reccommend to everyone to head to track days! Even as a passenger it was so much fun! Even when we go off track and almost die.

Shane. · Post by **Shane.** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:07 pm

Changed the engine oil today, first time I've ever done it by myself. Was pretty straightforward but still feeling proud!

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:18 pm

Shane. wrote:Changed the engine oil today, first time I've ever done it by myself. Was pretty straightforward but still feeling proud!

Just wait.... The modding bug will get to you soon!

By the way thanks for the switches! I have hazards again

Time to get modding..

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:51 pm

Shane. wrote:Changed the engine oil today, first time I've ever done it by myself. Was pretty straightforward but still feeling proud!

Heres a protip for you if you ever change the gearbox oil:

The fill plug is tapered, thats why it wont screw in all the way. Found that out after an impressive amount of swearing.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:33 pm

authentic wrote:
Shane. wrote:Changed the engine oil today, first time I've ever done it by myself. Was pretty straightforward but still feeling proud!
Heres a protip for you if you ever change the gearbox oil:

The fill plug is tapered, thats why it wont screw in all the way. Found that out after an impressive amount of swearing.

Haha!! Was the same case for me!

Shane. · Post by **Shane.** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:08 pm

chris wrote:Just wait.... The modding bug will get to you soon!

By the way thanks for the switches! I have hazards again

Time to get modding..

Not yet I hope, I've got to do the brakes next, then I would like to take it to Ruapuna sometime.

authentic wrote:Heres a protip for you if you ever change the gearbox oil:

The fill plug is tapered, thats why it wont screw in all the way. Found that out after an impressive amount of swearing.

Haha thanks, I'll remember that.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:42 pm

Shane. wrote:
chris wrote:Just wait.... The modding bug will get to you soon!

By the way thanks for the switches! I have hazards again

Time to get modding..
Not yet I hope, I've got to do the brakes next, then I would like to take it to Ruapuna sometime.

authentic wrote:Heres a protip for you if you ever change the gearbox oil:

The fill plug is tapered, thats why it wont screw in all the way. Found that out after an impressive amount of swearing.
Haha thanks, I'll remember that.

Would be a great time to upgrade to 1.8's if you don't have them

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:52 pm

Happy Birthday Snap - From Mummy

Shane. · Post by **Shane.** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:08 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:Would be a great time to upgrade to 1.8's if you don't have them

I'm considering it, cost would be the major factor. Will need to do a bit more research.

Nice seats btw!

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:03 am

Shane. wrote:
Snapfrozen wrote:Would be a great time to upgrade to 1.8's if you don't have them
I'm considering it, cost would be the major factor. Will need to do a bit more research.

Nice seats btw!

I ordered the parts from USA. Check the thread about good suppliers, I think I posted a link in it. About $120NZD landed iirc

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:26 pm

Yesterday I refit the repaired thermostat housing; reassembled the engine and refilled the coolant.
Unfortunately there was still another leak. Removed 1 end of the top radiator hose and pressurised the system with dad watching for leaks.
Turns out the new tee piece hadn't worked and the housing had a tiny crack in it and the fitting going into the radiator/waterpump return pipe was corroded out as well.

Going to be getting replacement parts from Mazda today. This is getting expensive...

chris · Post by **chris** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:08 pm

Shoulda brought a BP....

Lol my exhaust job (Done by Midas, yes I am naming and shaming after my shitty experience) has officially fallen to pieces, now I sound like a tractor..

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:57 pm

sounds like they don't have the golden touch........

built4speed · Post by **built4speed** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:11 pm

If those are the same momo seats I think they are Snap, they are horrible. Big steel bar along the front that digs into your legs. Too deep to, they nearly swallow you.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:25 pm

They are indeed. They're bottom mount, fit on factory rails and are not a bad design. Biggest sad is that theyre farked. Emailed the guy saying I would pass..

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:41 pm

built4speed wrote:If those are the same momo seats I think they are Snap, they are horrible. Big steel bar along the front that digs into your legs. Too deep to, they nearly swallow you.

My one is fantastic! Maybe because Im tall and that means nothing digs into my legs.

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:44 pm

i don't know why anyone goes for the momo t frame seats.
Almost any side mount seat will mount onto the factory runners and be a waaaay better seat

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:46 pm

They were REALLY cheap and apparantly in ok condition, then they weren't

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