Okibi's SE

Postby **NitroDann** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:05 am

That vent is pretty awesome !

Not that i am into HVAC or anything

Dann

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:44 pm

Spotto'd

Aussie Stig · Postby **Aussie Stig** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:03 pm

More shots of the wheels, I could look at them on a black car all day.

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:10 pm

Okibi wrote:Also thought i'd try something different with the bling chrome fuel filler.

Is that the Moss Motors after market version of the fuel filler lid?

Like this one?
http://miataroadster.com/moss_motors/mo ... 98348.aspx

If it is, have you had a chance to compare the fit & finish with a genuine Mazda one (which most of the ones available seem to be), The Moss ones are certainly cheaper but I don't want to sacrifice quality.

Crapweasel · Postby **Crapweasel** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:44 pm

I've found the Mazda genuine to be superior to the Moss one, have had both.

Mazda one is heavier, but the chrome holds up better - and if you machine polish make sure you tape it up first, as the chrome doesn't take well to polish/heat on either version.

Sorry Okibi, you can answer the other part now!

Postby **Okibi** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:53 pm

It's the Mazda one bought when I visited MX-5 Mania many many years ago.

I need to respray it, think I laid the clear coat on too quick and it's now got cracks in it.

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:18 am

Okibi wrote:I need to respray it, think I laid the clear coat on too quick and it's now got cracks in it.

.. say, what product do you use to re-spray that chrome colour? mine's got a small blob in the middle that is faded somewhat

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:52 am

shuey wrote:..re-spray that chrome colour..

What chrome colour?

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:34 am

Thanks guys, looks like a genuine one it is!

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:23 pm

Lokiel wrote:I still want to see the Mazda emblem painted bronze to match the rims - a trip to the toy store for some model airplane paint should find you a colour that's pretty close (I'd also like to see some bronze stripes but that might be pushing Okibi a little too far).

It's time for some Xmas bling, and since you now got a few days on hand to do it, how about "bronzing-up" that Mazda emblem to match the rims?

If it sucks and you have pictures to prove it, I'll never speak of this again.

- I don't have my car over the Xmas break so I'm vicariously living through the modz of others during this period.

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:26 pm

Gold/Bronze logos are more a Honda thing, and MX-5s get chopped by Hondas. :frown:

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:35 pm

Seeeeeeeee sucky suck sucks.

Bronze_Logo.jpg

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:44 pm

With my state-of-the-art computer-aided drawing tool, MS Paint, here's what it would look like:

- combine that with a black numberplate with bronze lettering and an orange/yellow film over the never-used foglights and I reckon it would look great.

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:27 pm

^agree, usdm sorta look.
Would look all matchy matchy with the bronze wheels.

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Postby **Okibi** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:08 pm

usdm? No rainbow licence plate surrounds or bullet holes for me.

Foglights will go when I have time to put my vents in.

Lokiel if you're really bored convince me which gauge setup to go with.

Was thinking DM-6 with Vacuum/Boost and Temperature modules.