CJ5's bleck 99 NB8A

tuned_to_fly · Postby **tuned_to_fly** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:34 pm

That looks sweet! I normally hate those rims in the standard silver colour but powdercoated they look really good

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:13 pm

teins will make it look badass!

aircon will be there in 1-2 weeks, just need to remove the A/C radiator still, i'll do it this weekend i promise :lol:

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:53 pm

Shiny. Really like the last pic

bensale · Postby **bensale** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:20 pm

That looks fantastic with the new wheels. I agree that those wheels aren't my favorite when silver, but black they look awesome!

I'm thinking that maybe you should get some blacked out indicators and reflectors. There are a few resonably cost effective options if you don't want to do it yourself.

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:02 pm

CJ5 wrote:
bensale wrote:That looks fantastic with the new wheels. I agree that those wheels aren't my favorite when silver, but black they look awesome!

I'm thinking that maybe you should get some blacked out indicators and reflectors. There are a few resonably cost effective options if you don't want to do it yourself.

cost effective? im listening..

im more for spending money towards performance.. aesthetics are very much a 2nd priority for me

look around at an automotive store called "night shades" costs about $15-20 a can, you would only need 1 can to do your reflectors and indicators, about 2 coats each and they will come up mint.

bensale · Postby **bensale** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:13 pm

MXHEVN wrote:look around at an automotive store called "night shades" costs about $15-20 a can, you would only need 1 can to do your reflectors and indicators, about 2 coats each and they will come up mint.

That would work perfectly. For the indicators you could buy something like this so that you still indicate a somewhat orange colour http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MAZDA-MX5-90-Sid ... dZViewItem

bensale · Postby **bensale** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:24 pm

I did a radiator change a few months ago, If its anything like changing one in a NA it's really easy. There is a pretty good guide on miata.net. Otherwise find a workshop manual.

And yes, its quite impressive what you can fit in an mx5. Do you know the seat has only 4 bolts. 2 minutes and you have a huge "boot"

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:38 pm

Jeo wrote:Shiny. Really like the last pic

I would have come up with something original to say, but my previous statment fits even better now than it did back then.

bensale · Postby **bensale** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:48 pm

OMG! That looks amazing! Great work, I envy you for having a black car to polish

connico · Postby **connico** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:01 am

CJ5 wrote:thanks jeo

do you know wheres a good place to buy new bushings and boots for the shifter?

Just a note, Tom Kerr Mazda want 130 to fit and replace the bushing... wtf!

PUR157 · Postby **PUR157** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:19 am

The parts alone from MX5Mania are $40 and $45 respectively though... so adding dealership ripoff surcharge it isnt too bad?
But do them yourself... it's quite easy!

The cars paint has clearly been taken care of... Keep it up!

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:53 am

That box looks like a microwave sensor for the car alarm?

philz · Postby **philz** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:02 am

Yep it's a microwave, there should be a plug coming from under the carpet near the dash center console...

philz · Postby **philz** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:21 am

It also might be on the drivers side transmission tunnel, so just check under the carpet there.

philz · Postby **philz** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:32 pm

There is a sensitivity button, so you adjust, when I had mine it would set off if you played around near the headunit area in the centre, though sitting on the seat did not trigger it.