The 'Dodgy Mod' List..

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:10 pm

painting the headlight bezel black, looks awsome on dark coloured cars.

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:14 pm

Something else cool..

If your wondering what the mod is, ill give you a clue, my car is an early nb.

nick viner · Postby **nick viner** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:06 pm

thanks Sliq, that is a neat fix which I will soon use as mine has just started to fail. Nick

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:16 pm

And to add to the list:

Torn centre console lid - Use bathroom silicone and spread it in the gap where the lid should be attached to the rest. Spread it nicely and allow to dry. This glues it but at the same time allows it to move as silicone is flexible, rather than cracking like other glues. Plus it sticks to plastic really well. This is really good for anyone who has this problem which is quite a few people.

Respray gear knob and heater/cubby hole surrounds - This is good for people who dont want to spend an arm and leg to replace a piece of plastic with brushed alloy or chrome. Using appropriate methods, remove surrounds. Prep with fine sandpaper then spray with grey primer or whatever primer depending on colour. Allow to dry then start spraying the colour you like. I used black which contrasts nicely with the standard interior. Use clear coat for protection and re install after it dries. If you do a good job results are amazing.

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:51 pm

crzymx wrote:If your wondering what the mod is, ill give you a clue, my car is an early nb.

it's missing the Nardi Torino stamp!!

CJ5 · Postby **CJ5** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:57 pm

..no way!..

doesnt the little nardi logo look better than the big mazda one?

opinion i guess

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:32 pm

Lol i cut black electrical tape in a little square and put it over. Haha nice job ay. I prefer the mazda logo, been looking at the nardi thing for too long, plus it looks silly underneath.

PUR157 · Postby **PUR157** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:49 pm

That looks really neat for electrical tape

One thing to pick on though... the shape of the old nardi emblem is too obvious... could you perhaps try to blend it in a little more with a whole circle of electrical tape to fit inside the mazda logo?

Is it easily removable?

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:44 am

yeah because the logo sits slightly under the surface. All i have to do is rip off the mazda badge, its on with a dab of silicone.

Alex · Postby **Alex** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:06 am

not really an aesthetic mod but here it goes.
With the NB8A (maybe B and C as well) for a better induction noise with the stock intake just remove the "snorkel". Takes 1 bolt, so about 30 seconds all up.
Compared to my old intake it's not as loud but a deeper sound, not sure if there is any performance gain or not (probably not)

Adam_NAclubman · Postby **Adam_NAclubman** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:46 pm

That certainly looks ... different

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:55 pm

Alex wrote:not really an aesthetic mod but here it goes.
With the NB8A (maybe B and C as well) for a better induction noise with the stock intake just remove the "snorkel". Takes 1 bolt, so about 30 seconds all up.
Compared to my old intake it's not as loud but a deeper sound, not sure if there is any performance gain or not (probably not)

Are you reffering to the air intake snorkel thing? If so i will do this today.

Quicksilver · Postby **Quicksilver** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:57 pm

What's with the slippers crzymx? :shock:

Nikes in the wash??

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:58 pm

Those are special all terrain slippers. You would think they are just for inside, but you can take them everywhere. To the shops, beach, they go great with jeans!