Bizi gets Mrs Bizi a Clubman!

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:08 am

93_Clubman wrote:Ben, congrats on buying the Clubman!

....Previous post about your Clubman just prior to wardat buying it:
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=38506&hilit=clubman&start=15

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-MX5-CL ... 3cb8a93c7e

Thanks for this post; very useful.

I've been in touch with Kelly (BURST) and we should reintroduce him soon!

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:59 am

No problem - if you want the sellers ebay id or the originally advised engine number & rego etc I can PM them to you.

Bizi wrote:fixing a loose side mirror

If you've not already sorted this, twist the mirror head cover clockwise or anti-clockwise, as necessary, to give access to the two screws securing the mirror base mount to the door, then just tighten the screws.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:08 pm

93_Clubman wrote:No problem - if you want the sellers ebay id or the originally advised engine number & rego etc I can PM them to you.

Bizi wrote:fixing a loose side mirror

If you've not already sorted this, twist the mirror head cover clockwise or anti-clockwise, as necessary, to give access to the two screws securing the mirror base mount to the door, then just tighten the screws.

It seems to be an issue with some kind of impact affecting the holes where the screws are, rather than the mirror or the screws (which all seem fine).

Thanks very much to the people who advised me at the MB St Ives meet, aka our mini St Ives Fives group!

I'll get some more advice but in the short term I'm seeking a replacement door skin and hope to see someone here about one.

In the meantime, what do you think about these, as a temporary wheel choice?

or for fun, these reps (!):

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:22 pm

More importantly, you coming for the track day on 3 July?

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:49 pm

Apu wrote:More importantly, you coming for the track day on 3 July?

Sunday? I really should! Let's discuss!
Is this requiring more than a change of brake fluid and some decent tyres?

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:55 am

I've checked my car into Mania this Wednesday for a once over, and will go for an alignment at the Goodyear shop as well.

Depends on the condition of all the bits? Will run my current tyres that came with the car - Federal 595s.

Unfortunately I need to run in modified class because of my exhaust...oh well, not there for a race anyway!

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:57 am

Got yellowspeeds?
Thought of using Spinning Wheel for a specialist and highly praised alignment?

Apu wrote:I've checked my car into Mania this Wednesday for a once over, and will go for an alignment at the Goodyear shop as well.

Depends on the condition of all the bits? Will run my current tyres that came with the car - Federal 595s.

Unfortunately I need to run in modified class because of my exhaust...oh well, not there for a race anyway!

Guran · Postby **Guran** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:08 am

Yeh, forget about alignments at a tyre place. You're more likely to get it done properly at a suspension specialist, like Spinning Wheel, Pedders, etc.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:14 am

Hotness. NA6 M2 1028 pics.

An instrument cluster like this (but broken) was recently on yahoo jpn auctions. Niiiice! I love the console, too.

http://www.d9.dion.ne.jp/~pi-pi/m21001066.htm

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:42 am

Hi,
Anyone free to meet at my place? Thornleigh, PM or txt me for the address. I have decent coffee and sunshine!

Just waiting for a mate to do some wheel changes. Beware Pennant Hills Rd headed west is jammed due to an accident, so roads to Thornleigh could also be jammed...

I am hoping to visit a couple of forum members today to collect some MX5 bits, too.

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:47 am

Bizi wrote:
93_Clubman wrote:
Bizi wrote:fixing a loose side mirror

If you've not already sorted this, twist the mirror head cover clockwise or anti-clockwise, as necessary, to give access to the two screws securing the mirror base mount to the door, then just tighten the screws.

It seems to be an issue with some kind of impact affecting the holes where the screws are, rather than the mirror or the screws (which all seem fine).

OK - from feeling around inside the door of the Clubman I sold last year, there are two tabs below the mirror, which I think hold the nuts which the mirror outside Phillips-head screws screw into.

I was able to tighten the mirror on that one by simply tightening the two outside screws, but it sounds like one or both tabs inside the door might have loosened. I think the tabs are spot welded on.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:36 pm

93_Clubman wrote:OK - from feeling around inside the door of the Clubman I sold last year, there are two tabs below the mirror, which I think hold the nuts which the mirror outside Phillips-head screws screw into.

I was able to tighten the mirror on that one by simply tightening the two outside screws, but it sounds like one or both tabs inside the door might have loosened. I think the tabs are spot welded on.

Thanks for this. I probably won't do this tomorrow, unless I get some help from someone after/during the BreakFast Club run - but will bring a couple of screwdrivers just in case.

I had some great MX5 guys visit today and have been inspired by their work on their NAs.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:54 pm

Some pics tomorrow and a bit of news: a mate helped me transform the car's handling via a 24kg reduction to unsprung weight!

I didn't think that a change of wheels would be such a dramatic change.

16x7.5 205/45 -> 15x6.5 195/50
= 20kg - > 14kg x4
= -24kg!

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:24 pm

6kg per corner! Can't complain with that.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:26 am

Thanks to the organisers and everyone involved in the Sunday BreakFast Club and the lunch yesterday.

So many great things, between the company of driving enthusiasts, sharing our great cars, roads and the weather, which even a few grumpy people on the roads couldn't dampen.

Clubman Bizi has joined the white shoe brigade. So it is taking a break at a wino place, which is what I imagine white shoe people do when they can. ;)