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Post by atlex on Apr 26, 2016 7:57:31 GMT
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Post by hoodedreeper on May 6, 2016 22:20:14 GMT
It doesn't sound like a massive job (or exciting) but i've fitted Electric Windows. The headache was trying to wire up the Mk2.5 switch to the Mk1 loom. With the help from Mazda-Menders,i got it sorted and with a Mk2 switch it works as it should.  My latest purchase was some LED Garage Vary lights from Rev9. Very easy install although i need to sort out the hyperblinking (my fault,i've connected the resistor incorrect)     Also fitted some 6000k LED Number Plate and Reverse bulbs (also got the reverse light working again). I was struggling on ideas on what to do for the rear fog light,so i switched the wiring on the bootlid,and the 3rd brake light is now the Fog light. Another purchase was some Tyre Stencils. After searching about for a decent paint that is long lasting,i settled for some Rubber Tyre Letters made by Tred Wear   Extremely to fit,degrease the area,key the surface with course sand paper,clean tyre and glue the letters on |
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Post by hoodedreeper on May 6, 2016 22:31:26 GMT
Oops forgot the video link
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Post by NurseHolliday on May 7, 2016 6:59:12 GMT
Like the LED tail lights, but can you get the tyre letters in a bigger size? Like this:  |
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Post by hoodedreeper on May 7, 2016 17:02:53 GMT
I think the US company offers different sizes,but 1" was the only size the UK company has
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Post by hoodedreeper on Jun 1, 2016 17:12:20 GMT
With the Electric Window conversion done and dusted i ordered some Stainless Switches from Jass Performance  A few weeks ago I met up with a friend who owns a local Media Company ( BN Media). They've just bought some new equipment that allows them to record in 4K,so they invited me along to do a day's worth of filming. Every year i look forward to attending one of the UK's largest car shows Modified Nationals. I thought i'd try my luck with the Show & Shine this year,and i got chosen to be in the Top 16 inside the Exibition Hall (its a pretty big deal getting in here as competition is extremely tight). With the car in place it was show time! Surrounded by the country's best modified cars,it was very daunting having the MX sitting there,especially as she's wearing a few battle scars.      Sadly i didn't win anything,which i knew was expected,but just having the experience of being there means alot. I've already got more plans for the car,even though this House Saving is supposed to be starting. Luckily the other half is encouraging it (for now) so we shall see. Possibly big changes are in the pipeline.... My photos from the show can be found over at Chris Baker Photography - Modified Nationals 2016 |
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Post by japanesewookie on Jun 7, 2016 20:08:23 GMT
Really liked that video. Bet you could of been talking for a lot longer about what you've done to the car though!just watching that makes me want to super charge mine.
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Post by hoodedreeper on Jun 13, 2016 17:25:40 GMT
Yeah there alot more chatting about the car,which could have easily made the video 30mins longer lol It took Nathan long enough to upload that in 4k let alone any longer lol
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Post by hoodedreeper on Jul 14, 2016 18:24:32 GMT
Package from Garagestar   In May my AEM wideband failed (gauge was stuck on 14.7) Got the car on the ramps and found out the plug had melted along with part of the loom. Fitted a new sensor and loom,but the gauge was reading leaner than normal. After trying a different gauge and taking the charger off to check for Manifold leaks,i was left scratching my head with no clue.  The car started to spit flames rather well (alot more than normal) after the exhaust started to blow from the front. I got the car booked in with Clive at Autotronix Developments for him to have a look. Clive diagnosed the blow was the flexi on the Fujitsubo manifold and welded in a straight piece. While it was on the ramp he checked the fuel filter,it still had japanese writing,so i'm gonna take a guess and say that hasn't been changed in a LONG time. With some tweaks on the dyno and on the road the car was back to showing 12.4 AFR on WOT and runs awesome now.  Finally got round to tilting the diffuser up with the help from a friend  Sunday 10th July was Japshow at Santa Pod,i was invited along to be apart of the Fitment Junkies club stand. An awesome day despite the odd rain shower through out the day.     We left early to beat the traffic,got 10mins out and stopped for fuel,where i discovered a flat tyre  Theres a first time for everything! With the boot filled with cleaning and camera equipment,i didn't have a spare. Ended up waiting 3hrs for my Dad to come deliver a pair of Rota RKRs so i could get home. Moral of the story,carry a space saver....or get Recovery through the Bank/Insurance company  |
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Post by hoodedreeper on Jul 14, 2016 18:55:15 GMT
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Post by bombercounty5 on Jul 15, 2016 4:09:53 GMT
Really like that silver mk1, just looks honest! They suit being tatty, service it, put fuel in it, drive it. Job done! Wouldn't say that arch is too bad to be honest. Quick sand back and treat it. Job done if its not going to be a minter |
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Post by hoodedreeper on Aug 2, 2016 17:58:08 GMT
Its been a busy few weeks with the new Silver project... New Caliper New Rear Brake Pads New Handbrake cable HIDs removed Horn wired up All broken interior trim replaced While i was tidying up the wiring under the steering column (its got a black box with a loom attached,but most of the loom is bunched up and not connected) I caught the accelerator pedal and it happened to move alot more than usual.  It was cracked all the way along the plate,and only held on by the bend on the left (i snapped it off for ease of removal). What a ball ache that was to change! While the rear wheel was off having the brakes sorted,i spotted these...  Looks like they haven't moved in a long time,something else to look at sorting It seems when ever i 'browse' eBay i end up spending money. Found a listing for some 'Mazda MX5 Mk1 Alloys',they had 4 bids at £102 ($136). Looking closer at the photos,the stamp in the centre was very distinguishable. I ended up winning them for £118 ($157)! RS Watanabe 14x6 ET? (i'm guessing either 35 or 40) with 185/60 tyres (will need replacing)  Yesterday (Monday 1st August) i took it for its MOT (yearly inspection for those over seas) and she passed with a couple of advisories     Let the fun begin! |
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Post by bombercounty5 on Aug 2, 2016 18:08:18 GMT
I really really like that silver eunos. It just looks used, honest and good to go!
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Post by Horney on Aug 2, 2016 20:40:02 GMT
What is that top arm? Never seen anything like that before.
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Aug 2, 2016 21:01:25 GMT
Looks like an old Driftworks arm?
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le sigh
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