VTECMACHINE's 2005 SE

Novice1 · Postby **Novice1** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:05 am

Having owned a 100kw atw V-Tec CRX, a 180 Nissan Sx 190kw atw and my current 98 model NB mx5 I can clearly say that the mx5 is the only car that I have kept for any length of time. Most cars I get bored with after a year or two. The mx5 has been with me now for around 4 years and I would never consider selling it.
A AEM C.A.I on a v-tec engine is one of the most glorious sounds imaginable.
I am sure that as the mods on your car progress you will love it more and more.
The DC2 integra is one of my favorite engines and they have become a lot cheaper.
I think people either like or hate convertibles. I for one love em.
The only thing better than an Mx5, two Mx5's.
Good luck with your car.
Cheers Novice1

Luke · Postby **Luke** » Tue May 10, 2011 9:37 am

Hey
I know the racing harts on my 04 SE are 17x7 with a +40 offset.
I wouldn't think the 05 spec rims would be any different other then the design.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:20 am

Luke wrote:Hey
I know the racing harts on my 04 SE are 17x7 with a +40 offset.
I wouldn't think the 05 spec rims would be any different other then the design.

05 Racing Harts are slightly heavier than the 04 versions too (04's are a whopping 8Kg); 17x7 and +40 offset are correct for 05s.

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Tue May 10, 2011 1:18 pm

Thanks for the wheels specs guys. Something to think about.

Novice1: seems as if you are quite the Honda fan boi at heart

I love Honda's man, and yes the B18C7 motor is by far the best Honda engine made to date - well the most fun anyways. One day I will be doing an EG/EK Civic with a B18C7 in it.
I love convertibles too, so much fun!

Doing my headunit now

GOing to be fun.... NOT!

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Tue May 10, 2011 2:24 pm

Somebody help!!!!
How the hell do you remove the headunit!!!

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Tue May 10, 2011 2:59 pm

Somebody help!!!!
How the hell do you remove the headunit!!!

RawSouth · Postby **RawSouth** » Tue May 10, 2011 3:10 pm

Search is your friend:

http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=28063

Good Luck!

Josh

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Tue May 10, 2011 4:21 pm

Thanks mate. Yeh I found that before, but it wouldn't load for me.
Got it out! What a bitch!! Now trying to find a wiring diagram!
Found a billion but I can't find one specific. Can someone please help me out. If you have one can you pls email it ricki_kalsi@hotmail.com

Thanks in advance

dave2221 · Postby **dave2221** » Tue May 10, 2011 4:30 pm

Has anyone else changed their stock CD player from the 6 stacker.

Thinking of going down the road of something like this http://www.soundmaster.com.au/Kenwood-DDX4038BT-61inch-DVD-Bluetooth-Receiver-/DDX4038BT.asp

Ricki, let me know how your install goes?

I figure for $1500 (including GPS kit) i get Ipod control, MP3 cd, DVD, Bluetooth, Reverse camera (may as well add it) and GPS.... all up $1,500

can go a cheaper JVC, but the Kenwood use Garmin Nav and Maps and Parrot Bluetooth

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Tue May 10, 2011 5:36 pm

Dave start a members ride thread

LOL

I have sorted out my wiring now from the Clarion HU loom, just need an MX5 wiring diagram. Anyone got one?!?!?! Need one pretty urgent

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Wed May 11, 2011 12:09 am

So has no one got a wiring diagram?

Also, what is a Woodruff key?

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:51 am

MSM/SE Wiring Diagrams: http://www.miatajim.com/mazdaspeed/mazdaspeed-pdf.rar

It's MUCH easier to buy adapter harnesses to do this, especially if you don't want to solder all those bloody wires. You may need to buy a Mazda->Universal adapter and a Universal->Clarion adaptor if you can't find a direct Mazda->Clarion adapter.

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Wed May 11, 2011 6:54 pm

Dude you are awesome. Thanks for that!

Just going to solder the wires together.

VTECMACHINE · Postby **VTECMACHINE** » Thu May 12, 2011 12:59 am

YAY did my drive belts today. Going to book into Mania for a major service.

Spotted a Silver SE at Hornsby Mazda today - anyone's off here?

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Thu May 12, 2011 9:55 am

VTECMACHINE wrote:Dude you are awesome. Thanks for that!

Just going to solder the wires together.

Have you checked out http://www.mazda-speed.com

This is a site specific to SEs/MSMs (MAZDASPEED Miatas) and it where I got the link from - a few of us here also lurk around on that site since it's a great resource for MSM-specific information.

PS: Can you get Okibi to change your thread title to "VTECMACHINES's 2005 NB SE"? The "My " prefix is a little too "Windows-like" and anonymous (plus it doesn't make any sense since I don't own a 2005 NB SE").