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Dials - how to make them

Last post by urmother93 « Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:07 pm
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by Hamish » Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:37 pm

This is a placeholder for a how to on making dials - the DIY way.

I have been asked a lot of times how to do this and I am more than happy to share and help where I can. The 'How To' will be split into three parts:

1. Design
2. Making them and cutting them
3. Fitting them

Being a stickler for...

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Fitting a lights left on alarm/buzzer to your Mx-5/Roadster

Last post by walkerile « Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:20 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:40 pm

Some do come with instructions to strip the wire back and remove fuses, shove the wire in the fuse box and push the fuse back in place, PLEASE throw them in the bin, I personally don't and have never liked this unsafe method of doing this, do it once and do it right first time safe and right.
This...

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Fitting a flashing third safety brake light mod ...all marks.

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:55 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:55 am

I have fitted these to my own (and owners roadsters) for many years for a number of reasons and it all began and came around for me with a journey home down the M62 from Warrington to Manchester one summer evening in my MK 1 VS II Eunos , on passing the Birchwood junction on slip road and my...

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Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:55 am
How to "smoke" your side reflectors.

Last post by ne.ross « Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:40 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mickcafc » Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:12 pm

image.jpg Hi all, couldnt find any smoked reflectors so taking Waynes advice did them myself. Very easy to do, and they must be as I got a great end result. May have to be in 2 posts to accomadate the pic's. So firstly, you need the above/below. Plastic primer spray, smoked tint spray, philips...

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Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:40 pm
Fitting Bonnet lifters/Gas Struts

Last post by shapps « Wed May 06, 2015 10:08 am

by shapps » Wed May 06, 2015 10:08 am

Inspired by M-m's video on Youtube, I took the plunge and got a set.

Step 1:
Purchase a kit. eBay is littered with these things and the kit I picked up was this one .

Step 2:
Remove the bolts in the locations in green below. The one on the wings/fenders are 10mm (easier to use a deep socket...

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Wed May 06, 2015 10:08 am
Fitting simple stripes

Last post by Tangoman « Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:11 am
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by nedski » Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:51 pm

If you like stripes, here are some photo's of mine being applied.
If you don't like stripes, here are some photo's of mine being applied.

A few tips-
measure and measure again. Then stand back and make sure your measurements are correct.
Use masking tape to help line up your stripe. Stand back and...

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Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:11 am
Round peg - square hole

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Attachment(s) by Hamish » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:08 pm

So there I am, at home, bad back - need to do some fettling, but daren't get under the car in case I can't get out. Think hamster, think...

Ah-ha... let's get creative and spend no money in the process. Time for a sitty down job.

Take one centre console - bit tatty, one tombstone that has been...
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Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:25 am
TR Lane Roll bar fitting , My You tube guide. Link

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:44 am
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by nedski » Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:04 pm

This is My Guide to fitting a TR Lane roll bar. I posted it to help people out so perfect for on here i think.
Hope the link works :-D

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:44 am
Merc pedal covers on a Mx/Roadster

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed May 09, 2012 9:43 pm

I have been doing this for years, why pay for cheap tacky pedal covers when you can have luxury s/steel Merc pedal covers on your Mx/Roadster
There are a couple of different sets that will fit with a bit of Know how, they will fit all models including Autos and manuals, depending on what you need...

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Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:41 pm
Induction kit v standard set up for Sprint & Hillclimb

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:22 pm
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by RBR-Racing » Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:50 pm

Hi,

I can't really justify the cost of the K & N Typhoon induction kit for my mk2.5 sport, but just in case I can get a used one for right money, what is the best set up for hillclimb and sprint?

I come from a bike background and when you put individual K & N filters you had to re jet it...

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Air-con delete

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:19 pm
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by Rob » Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:24 pm

I need to change both my belts now I am considering taking out the air-con at some point in the near future but the belt change needs to happen this week.
Now my old eyes not being so good these days, I was unable to ascertain if I could simply put on the shorter belt (to run the Power steering...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:19 pm
ECU: CR from 8:1 to 10:1

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by jass » Wed May 29, 2013 3:54 pm

I am building my old engine with main idea to have it oil-leakage-tight, and some bonuses as 10:1 pistons (8:1 on early 1.8 now), exintake mod (cheers again, Andrew!) and if all runs well some R1 42mm ITBs with MS in a month time.

Have bee in playing with the idea for a while to try-start the...
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Rain rail sorted

Last post by flea « Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:41 pm
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by richf » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:39 pm

During the winter we had a problem with the the misses car and for a while it meant I had to transport her and 2 dogs in my mk2. Having a hard top stashed away, I decided to remove the soft top for a while so I could use the space behind the seats for the dogs. This worked quite well. I stored the...

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Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:41 pm
Droop cables....

Last post by BenF « Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:18 am
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by BenF » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:00 pm

...on the offchance someone in here has heard of these arcane devices, has anyone run and more importantly for me, found good mounting points for them??

(It's a big ask I know)

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Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:18 am
Headrest speakers

Last post by altruistic1964 « Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by altruistic1964 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:09 pm

Can anyone recommend some good quality and reasonably priced headrest speakers for my MK2.

Will all the necessary wiring be there in the seats? I am not sure whether my mk2 1800rs would have originally had the speakers and they have since been removed?

Another job for the "Mazda Mender"...

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Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:41 pm
Fuel rail...

Last post by BenF « Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:37 pm
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by BenF » Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:42 pm

Menders; help! Anyone using an aftermarket fuel rail on a 1.8? I could use some suggestions please, preferably one that'll take AN-6 fittings, and with/without FPR mount but fab/mod isn't an issue.
Many thanksomes and gratifulnesses

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Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:37 pm
Side skirts mk1

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:03 pm
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by JakeD » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:15 pm

Did Mazda offer side skirts as an extra for the mk1?

If so are they easy to get hold of now, and if not are there any decent alternatives with an oe look?

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Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:03 pm
Instrument Rings

Last post by Pincherrn « Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:58 pm

by Pincherrn » Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:58 pm

Hi Guys,

Anybody know where I can get a set of instrument rings (2 large and 3 small) as cheap as possible. Don't want to pay £30 for a set as I'm going to be spraying them black. I'm making my own KG Works dash but am making mine all low key in black and carbon fibre. So if anybody can point me...

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Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:58 pm
Clear Dome Light?

Last post by Doogledog « Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:12 pm
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by Shadgrind » Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:34 pm

Anyone know where I can get aMitsubishi Lancer dome light lens to replace my smoked one? Part number MR951527? Lots of guys in the US have them apparently, they just fit straight in!

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Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:12 pm
seat change

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:19 pm
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by bridgeman » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:09 am

Hi People
I am looking into changing my mk 1 cloth seats for leather ones .
can any one tell me is there any other seat etc which will fit into my car ?
or I may just get mine recovered in leather ???
any views etc thanks :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:19 pm
Not a how-to, but a find: LSD

Last post by nedski « Wed May 28, 2014 9:18 pm
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by BenF » Tue May 27, 2014 7:25 am

In case anyone is interested....

(I have no link or affiliation, any transaction or warranty is purely with the seller and yourself)

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Wed May 28, 2014 9:18 pm
Wheels question

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:17 am
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by Joe54 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:20 pm

I've just done a site search but I'm no wiser. :doh:

I have a question about alloy wheels chaps, and in particular what size and type fits where.

The car I'm buying is a 2002 1.8 base model and is still wearing the factory wheels it came with, but being new to Mx5's I've no idea what size these...

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Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:17 am
Outboard injectors

Last post by al_p « Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:28 pm
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by BenF » Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:41 pm

My hunch here is that the man from the ministry of transport would have the royal hump if I were to run my injectors outboard of the throttle throats come MOT time.

Like this

(Sorry about the link, the pic is too big for image tags)

What thinks thou fellow Menders?

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Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:28 pm
Amplifier fitting questions

Last post by bob_drinks_beer « Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:41 pm
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by bob_drinks_beer » Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:44 pm

Hi all.
Not sure this is the right place to post this so feel free to move it.

I'm looking at getting a small active (built in amplifier) "underseat" sub for the 5. I know it won't fit under the seat so I'm going to mount it behind the drivers seat, I'm a midget so there's plenty of...

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Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:41 pm
Coilovers. Which and why?

Last post by Yolo « Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:01 pm
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Attachment(s) by cjgreaves41 » Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:44 am

Hi All,

Im after some coilovers for my Mk1 Eunos 1.8. The current set up is getting on a bit and isnt suited to what I want the car for. Im not really looking to do any racing/ track days so am looking for a comfortable road set up.

Currenlty Im leaning towards the fixed length Gaz set up, with...
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Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:01 pm
Portering question.

Last post by Mickcafc « Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:30 pm
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by Mickcafc » Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:07 pm

Hi all, was watching Wheeler dealers (Elise episode) and they had the head 'portered', polished and skimmed for £450, never even heard of it before, but thats not saying much. It gave the car an exta 30 bhp so I just wondered if it would have a similar effect on the 5 (mk1)? I dont race mine but...

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Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:30 pm
K&N filter

Last post by Mickcafc « Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:48 am
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by Yolo » Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:34 am

Wondered if this would fit my 92 mk1 and are they worth it? I just changed the filter a few miles ago...
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Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:48 am
Aircon removal

Last post by bob_drinks_beer « Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:14 pm
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by bob_drinks_beer » Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:26 pm

Hi all

My main reasons for taking it out are it doesn't work, its radiator is in front of the cars one, and it will save a bit of weight.

I was wondering if I can just take the pump, rad and associated pipework etc out from under the bonnet, and just blank off the pipes into the car? A). In case...

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Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:14 pm
Radiator fans

Last post by bob_drinks_beer « Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:34 pm
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Attachment(s) by bob_drinks_beer » Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:26 pm

Gathering bits and pieces together to change/upgrade my radiator, and getting ready to strip the AC out my Mk1 made me wonder about the fans...
As it is now I like being able to have the "override" of putting the aircon on and having both fans on constantly when in heavy traffic on hot...

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Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:34 pm
Coolant rerouting

Last post by nedski « Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:45 pm
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by BenF » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:45 pm

Lots of this on the web, anyone in here do theirs?
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