Possible silicone radiator hoses group buy.

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:33 pm

Hey all,

I'm after upper and lower radiator hoses for my NA6 Would prefer to go silicone. Can anyone recommend a source.

Oh, I have seen them available at mx5parts in the UK and Moss in the USA......but was wondering if there is a local source?

Am also thinking of getting a new radiator cap, say 1.1 or 1.3 bar (OEM NA6 is 0.9 bar). I believe that the NA8 has a 1.1 bar cap.....does anyone know if the NA8 cap will fit a NA6?

Thanks
J

Ajay · Postby **Ajay** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:38 pm

hey jules why not try the MX5Parts ones.. you can get pretty ones in Yellow to match Malibu

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/563

might not help if your in a rush.. im planning on getting these to replace all my hoses soon enough

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:57 pm

mx5_boy wrote:hey jules why not try the MX5Parts ones.. you can get pretty ones in Yellow to match Malibu

Why not?....because I'm not Jules .... :lol:

Besides I'm going a blue hose path.....all of the under bonnet silicone hoses are blue......

Will probably get the MX5parts.uk ones......wanted to see what was available here first.

Is anyone interested in a group buy?

Jimmy · Postby **Jimmy** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:25 pm

Im keen mate. Got a quote yet? Shipping? I was going to replace the hoses and thermostat as soon as the radiators come in from the group buy (estimated 5 weeks from now btw for those yet to recieve).

Ajay · Postby **Ajay** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:42 pm

hahahah SORRY JUFFA!.. my bad :oops:

im interested if the price be right

i want the whole set of silicone replacements.. not definate yet but possibly depending on tax money

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:17 pm

I'm a tentative at this stage pending price.

Juffa

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:48 pm

didn't boags do group buy on these a few months ago?

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:54 pm

jules wrote:I'm a tentative at this stage pending price.

Juffa

BAHAHAHAHA! HOOOOO! HAAHAHAHA.

I spat up fish curry everywhere, you bastard! :lol:

My source turned out to be about $65 per set to Brissy + $10 express shipped. I needed 5 definites to go ahead. Juffa, I have returned your PM.

Boags

SuperMazdaKart · Postby **SuperMazdaKart** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:30 pm

don't forget the \"2 lower\" radiator hoses! so three in total all up

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:32 pm

SuperMazdaKart wrote:don't forget the "2 lower" radiator hoses! so three in total all up

Yes, agreed you do require 3 hoses. I only need two as the turbo is in the way of one of the hoses.
MX5 parts in the UK has a full silicone hose kit.

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/570
not exactly cheap though.

I will check with the mob in the states that Boags used for his group buy and also with MX5parts in the uk and then will confirm the prices before I go any further.

Juffa......or is it Jules....

Ajay · Postby **Ajay** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:33 pm

im so sorry..

both of you own sexy malibu's

and

both names start with J..

. so its your own fault :lol:

Alex · Postby **Alex** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:26 am

Could always try the forum sponsor Mx5 Mania

Coloured Silicone Vacuum Hose Kits
It is easy to create a whole new look to your MX5 by simply replacing your cars OEM hoses with these brilliantly coloured silicone hose sets. The kits are designed specifically for the MX5 and have a lifetime warranty.
Prices (AUD)
Blue $120.00
Red $120.00
Black $120.00

not sure what they include though

can be found in the Engine bay page 7th from the bottom

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:49 am

Ok,

I have been in contact with a Ebay shop in the USA (same one as Boags). Based on 4 radiator hose kits the price landed in Aust and then express posted to you will be no more than $75 per kit. I will pass any currency conversion savings on. The only choice in colour is BLUE
Please add your name and year/model you need the hoses for.

1. Juffa - 1991 NA6A
2.

J