What have you done today/recently to your 5?

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby pie5 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:04 am

Fitted a 3.5mm audio/iPod socket to the center console of my NC. Now I can play back music from my iPhone.
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby speed freak » Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:46 pm

just picked up my mx5 from Automotive Plus as I got the major service done and fixed an oil leak and now the car feels FANTASTIC :D
Now to save up again and buy more mods ;)

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby hejira » Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:19 am

on my NA this week
- modified antenna
- added mazda throw car covers
- removed watanabe centre caps
- installed wood steering wheel
- installed new dash mat
- installed IL motorsport chrome vent rings

today on my NA I will be
- installing new pioneer sound system (amp, speakers, wiring)
- installing revlimiter.net custom HVAC panel
- replacing wiper blades
- wash

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby itrungs » Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:18 pm

Washed and vacuumed the car one last time before the university semester begins.
I also tightened up the interior bolts/screws which ceased 99% of the rattling.
Removed the front driver side baby teeth hook.

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby tescoking » Sun Jul 28, 2013 2:36 am

After so many hours and many fail attempts , I finally succeeded in making my virgin heat shield for my K&N Typhoon cold air intake.

This is just a stage one, waiting for more parts come in next week, then the heat shield will be stronger and more heat resistant.
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby fastfreddygassit » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:20 am

I bought one of those ebay CF dash bezels that was <AUD20 delivered.
Easy to fit. Pull the cluster out, remove the front plastic, and fit the overlay.
(I'm actually pretty happy with this photo! It looks like I know what I am doing...which I don't :P )
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Not too bad. It is real CF, and the fit is tight on the SE instruments, namely the fuel and temp gauges.
The big gauges were no problem.
To me, it ties off my interior as it follows the same CF theme I have through the dash.
And the weave is in the same direction too. That was flukey!! :mrgreen:
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It is quite glossy and I may sand it down for a matt look later....
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But for <$20, it will do! :mrgreen:

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby orx626 » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:25 am

fastfreddygassit wrote:But for <$20, it will do! :mrgreen:


Very, very nice FFG! 8)

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Okibi » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:55 am

Looks great FFG
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby KevGoat » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:49 pm

Sold "Mexie" ... :cry:

Watched her go round the corner with more than a little regret. But very happy she's gone to a good home and certain that the new owners will thoroughly enjoy her ...

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby Okibi » Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:27 pm

Congrats to the new owner!
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby jules » Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:38 pm

An SE soft top and 8B seats. Luxury!
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby 93_Clubman » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:21 am

KevGoat wrote:Sold "Mexie" ... :cry:

Congrats all around Kev - at least you've still got the NB!

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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby StanTheMan » Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:10 pm

first oil Oil, sparks & radiator water change in about 4 years.....unlocked at least 10 killer wasps.

Yes I should be ashamed of myself....but I'm not. patchy has been through a shiteload in the last few years & been totally neglected. most members here who remember her would be somewhat shocked.

She's done no more than maybe 2k km in the last 12 mths . she spent almost 3 mths unregistered. Then the neighbour backed into her door. the ECU got flooded & then someone broke in & smashed the windscreen with the fire extuingusher
I think its time to wake up Patchy again.
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby jules » Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:28 pm

Here.here Stanley my good man!
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Re: What have you done today/recently to your 5?

Postby fastfreddygassit » Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:28 pm

Welcome back!! :mrgreen:


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