What have you done today/recently to your 5?

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Mon May 20, 2013 11:27 pm

josh wrote:Ohh where'd you get those from?
Iv been looking around and autobahn seem to have the best LEDs, top and side of globe so apparently the spread is very wide (actually Jaycar has much better ones but they are about 5mm too tall) but I haven't noticed anyone with red globes like those.
(many years ago I use to paint them with brake light red paint as the covers were just terrible, but the red paint eventually faded too....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310651256198 ... 1439.l2649

Postby **Okibi** » Mon May 20, 2013 11:29 pm

They look great, so much nicer than uneven LED bulbs or the red plastic condoms.

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Mon May 20, 2013 11:42 pm

Okibi wrote:They look great, so much nicer than uneven LED bulbs or the red plastic condoms.

Yeah I learned my lesson mucking around for so long trying so many different combinations in my NA. Spent a fortune on different LED's and never quite got the look I was after

It was when a couple of the LED's in the instrument panel blew one night while we were on holiday, I had to quickly fix them so I just grabbed some Narva clear bulbs from the local auto shop and instantly loved the look and the brightness! Found what worked by accident ... :roll:

BTW ... I offered $2.80 on those on ebay :wink:

narita · Postby **narita** » Tue May 21, 2013 12:01 am

BOYRCR wrote:Stripped out the carpet and centre console.
Installed Brown Davis roll bar.
Installed Sparco harnesses.
Removed door trims (the non-sealing selastic is a NIGHTMARE!!!!)
Removed head unit, amp and speakers.
Removed Neons.
Installed 52mm aluminium radiator.
Installed socks for brake and clutch fluid canisters.

Waiting to install heat wrap for dump pipe and exhaust.

I think that was it.

I like this dude

Timmeh · Postby **Timmeh** » Tue May 21, 2013 11:19 am

snapped the pedal bracket/brace/plate at 5:30 this morning.
car is on the way to mx5 plus.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:02 pm

Made one of these: http://www.miata.net/garage/Engine_Diagnostics.html Hoping to get an answer to my idle probs, which have returned with a difference. However I at first got an error code 3 (G Signal) but then remembered I had unplugged my CAS the other day, so I cleared the error codes & re checked with no errors showing up. That's a good thing I suppose, but I've still got idle issues.

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:50 pm

Break out the Champa's, party poppers, pizza's, beers ........ FINALLY! I've fitted my BC Coilovers!!!

:lol:

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narita · Postby **narita** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:59 pm

KevGoat wrote::!: Break out the Champa's, party poppers, pizza's, beers ........ FINALLY! I've fitted my BC Coilovers!!!

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Thank you for not making the car too low

Postby **Okibi** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Looks great, more importantly should drive great too

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:43 pm

.. and i notice u sneaked in some chrome bits on the signal lights too :mrgreen:

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Tue May 21, 2013 11:27 pm

Okibi wrote:Looks great, more importantly should drive great too

Thanks Dave. I was worried how it would look, but am pleased. Felt good on test drives. Coming together nicely

shuey wrote:.. and i notice u sneaked in some chrome bits on the signal lights too

Those chrome lights I found by chance at a local wreckers. I had them on Mexie. As soon as I saw them I grabbed them! Never seen any others like these. Different to the usual chrome ones. Tried searching for some matching rears, but never been able to find them. Even the wreckers don't know how they came by them

CaptainNate · Postby **CaptainNate** » Wed May 22, 2013 9:13 am

Its in!

I gotta tidy things up tonight, had to rush getting it in due to sleep. I might swap them over so I get the shiny new chair

22Silver · Postby **22Silver** » Wed May 22, 2013 11:46 am

Parents got me car mats for my birthday from mania, stuck them in, looks great! About to stick an mx5cartalk sticker on it. Thinking the bottom of the triangle window, but not sure.

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Wed May 22, 2013 11:50 am

22Silver wrote:Parents got me car mats for my birthday from mania, stuck them in, looks great! About to stick an mx5cartalk sticker on it. Thinking the bottom of the triangle window, but not sure.

Like this?

22Silver · Postby **22Silver** » Wed May 22, 2013 6:29 pm

shuey wrote:
22Silver wrote:Parents got me car mats for my birthday from mania, stuck them in, looks great! About to stick an mx5cartalk sticker on it. Thinking the bottom of the triangle window, but not sure.

Like this?

That's exactly what I did. Seems to be the best spot for it. Sticker luckily ties in with my planed Silver + black with red trim theme.

Side note: I managed to advance my NB's timing to 14degBTDC with an adjustable timing wheel. Will take it to the dodgy day in Malvern or Melton or whatever to make sure my belts are back on properly and all that jazz, but it feels really nice!

Thanks Okibi, and everyone who gave me advice.