Dodgy day - 7/1/07 - Vic

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Postby Andrew » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:47 pm

Fatty wrote:i might be wrong, but from what i've heard the mx5 oem pads are damn good, as far as oem pads go... if you know what i mean :?:

not sure of it's worth going aftermarket unless you are gonna take yr car on the track occasionally.

happy to be corrected if i'm off the mark, just repeating what i've heard


I think this is generally true, except that the Mazda OEM pads are usually more expensive than aftermarket :cry:

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Postby Fatty » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:54 pm

ah good point, didn't think of that :mrgreen:

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Postby Andrew » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:00 pm

Fatty wrote:ah good point, didn't think of that :mrgreen:


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Postby meanmx » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:15 pm

My vote is for Bendix Ultimate. You may need the extra distance they will go one day. More money but worthwhile I believe.

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Postby Blue94t » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:18 pm

Looks like we have a few takers then.
Everyone who is keen PM me for the address.
Weather forecast is few showers.
How does a 10am kickoff sound, I will have my timing belt changed by then so no need for too early a start.

Mon,
If you are not pushing your car hard enough to get brake fade with standard pads, bendix advance will be fine.
It is worth changing your brake fluid as well. Brake fluid is hydroscopic so it absorbs water, as the water boils in the brake fluid you will also get brake fade.

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Postby Fatty » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:25 pm

i have a rear wing spoiler i have been umming and aahing about installing as well. maybe i should bring it along and let the group decide whether it goes on the car or not :? :shock: :idea: :frown:

i have the wing but don't have bolts or a template for the holes, or anything like that . will bring it along anyway.

might have to replace my instrument pod too.

gee, i guess now that i think about it, my car needs a lot of work! :D :mrgreen:

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Postby meanmx » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:27 pm

Blue94t wrote:It is worth changing your brake fluid as well. Brake fluid is hydroscopic so it absorbs water, as the water boils in the brake fluid you will also get brake fade.



Good point

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Postby Fatty » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:31 pm

i have a set of ramps i can bring if needed ?

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Postby Slugoid » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:03 pm

Fatty wrote:i have a set of ramps i can bring if needed ?


That would be nice, cos I think I want to change my fuel filter.

Does anyone know how to do that without getting petrol all over yourself? :oops:

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Postby Insurgence » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:41 pm

Hey guys i will be coming - might be a little late though!

thought i would like to know how to change the timing belt ^^
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Postby Fatty » Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:36 am

guys, don't think i can make it now :cry:

was reminded last night of a prior engagement this sunday.

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Postby Insurgence » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:04 pm

hey if anyone has a mazda mx5 owner's manual it would be great if you could bring it.

my car came with a 'mazda 323 manual'

weird huh?
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Postby MonSqueek » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:36 pm

I have a copy on CD (Courtsy of KitKat)

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Postby Rob E » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:50 pm

Jake, i would mention this in the main forum even if they say bugger off to here you would get a lot more views

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Postby Blue94t » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:05 am

Rob,
Thanks mate, Mon has already taken care of that.

I have the factory workshop manual but not the owners handbook.

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