MX5 Pride is....

by **valred** » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 8:11 +0000

Growing up watching Macgyver I could never quite figure out was my facination with Richard Dean Anderson or the way he could make a bomb out of chewing gum and a paper clip but the show inspired me to always fiddle with watches that broke or radios etc etc.

Fast forward twenty odd years and I had a 'Macgyver Moment' today. As noted earlier I have to put Eddie in for an NCT retest for his headlights and driver elec window. Well, headlamps were done a few weeks ago but received the motorset on Friday so I decided today was the day.

It took me almost two hours to undo the old electric motor and arm and get it out of the car. As predicted the cables were shot but suddenly a problem arose. The new system was completely different and the motor was chunkier. Added to this three of my fingers were cut to pieces and I was using language not suitable for a lady or a Sunday!!!

But I am stubborn.........and four hours later.........I am really proud of myself to say I have just installed my first electric window motor and arm. Now, I STILL can't name a thing under the bonnet..(well, engine aside) so I am having a self-congratulatory moment.

Very sore hands now in need of some severe attention but now I can get that blasted yellow square in my window! :wink:

by **mx5ash** » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 8:38 +0000

Well fair play to you. Nice cold beer (or glass of wine) is deserved this evening.
Good job

by **valred** » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 9:27 +0000

Yep, a nice glass of Merlot is easing the pain!!!
:roll:

by **aquarian5** » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:25 +0000

Congrats Valred ,

Fair play to you for persevering and succeeding.. most satisfying indeed. Enjoy that Merlot no doubt your next task is not far off.

Well done.

by **valred** » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:33 +0000

I think my tinkering is done as I have hit the limit of my abilities!!!
Though I am quite proud of:

Roll bars

Chrome wipers and nozzle heads

Clear Side indicators

Clear reflectors

New Headlamps

Electric Window motor/arm

Perspex windblocker

since Eddie arrived in Ireland at the end of April............but he is perfect now and I can't stick or screw anything else onto him!!!

Well....need to get a band expander or a new stereo.....but am now thinking of changing Vera the Primera for a mk 2, 2.5 or whatever the recession could get me!

Ah flip you Mx5 addiction!!!

by **Ivan** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:18 +0000

well done Val, i've done that job before and it's a bit of a pain.

by **leamyj** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:44 +0000

Well done Val..you make me feel inadequate :oops:

Only joking. Hope the damage to your hands won't affect your ability to sign all those legal documents tmorrow

John

by **Fergus** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:16 +0000

Take a trip down memory lane.......just hearing that music is enough !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w-oDZSLUrY

by **Fergus** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:17 +0000

(PS) I have the FULL season 1 BTW

by **valred** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:35 +0000

Hi Gentles and Ladybirds,
John..........Keys today.....moved some things in though had to strangle solicitor to get the keys...(no witnesses!!!)

Fergus...I am nearly afraid to watch Macgyver again....I think I would be too cynical and spot all the flaws!!!!! It could ruin the memories!

Ivan.....now that I am a trained window electrician I am going to specialize and fit them for the summer. I think we should all train up on one part of the car and then be an expert available for hire!

On to second bottle of bubbly now...........sigh.......yes it is Monday.........yes most of you have to work tomorrow...........yes I am a wagon.........................but hey

by **S.T.E.L.L.A** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:45 +0000

valred wrote:.....

On to second bottle of bubbly now...........sigh.......yes it is Monday.........yes most of you have to work tomorrow...........yes I am a wagon.........................but hey

Monday night, 830ish and youre pished....what the hell do you do for a living. U a solicitor??? (sorry Ollie) Oh and any vacancies??

Olly (eile)

by **valred** » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:58 +0000

Hi Ollie (eile),
I am on to my second bottle of bubbly ...........with my MOTHER.....so no, no I am not PISHED....actually just had a cuppa (could get the bitter vibes through the internet!!).......and no.....I am so definately NOT a solicitor (sorry Ollie number one.....my particular solicitor is/was so inept I growl at any I meet)......no........me just a humble taaycher....... :roll:

Send all your complaints to:
Mr. Batt o Keefe,
Department of Education and Science,
Cornamaddy,
Co. Westmeath
:!:

by **leamyj** » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 6:57 +0000

Congrats Val on getting the keys.
So, How many weeks hols left, and when do we get an invite to the house warming party??

John

by **Taz** » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 9:34 +0000

Congrats on the new house Val, hope the sun is shining for you and you get lots of spins over the next while in your 5!

Taz

:lol:

by **Midlifecrisis** » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:59 +0000

Val - well done on the window motor & all the other mods - and good luck with the new abode. Sounds to me like you should be hosting a tech-day sometime soon

Since you probably only have 50-60 days hols left ... enjoy!


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	Author Message MX5 Pride is.... by valred » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 8:11 +0000 Growing up watching Macgyver I could never quite figure out was my facination with Richard Dean Anderson or the way he could make a bomb out of chewing gum and a paper clip but the show inspired me to always fiddle with watches that broke or radios etc etc. Fast forward twenty odd years and I had a 'Macgyver Moment' today. As noted earlier I have to put Eddie in for an NCT retest for his headlights and driver elec window. Well, headlamps were done a few weeks ago but received the motorset on Friday so I decided today was the day. It took me almost two hours to undo the old electric motor and arm and get it out of the car. As predicted the cables were shot but suddenly a problem arose. The new system was completely different and the motor was chunkier. Added to this three of my fingers were cut to pieces and I was using language not suitable for a lady or a Sunday!!! But I am stubborn.........and four hours later.........I am really proud of myself to say I have just installed my first electric window motor and arm. Now, I STILL can't name a thing under the bonnet..(well, engine aside) so I am having a self-congratulatory moment. Very sore hands now in need of some severe attention but now I can get that blasted yellow square in my window! valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by mx5ash » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 8:38 +0000 Well fair play to you. Nice cold beer (or glass of wine) is deserved this evening. Good job http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by valred » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 9:27 +0000 Yep, a nice glass of Merlot is easing the pain!!! valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by aquarian5 » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:25 +0000 Congrats Valred , Fair play to you for persevering and succeeding.. most satisfying indeed. Enjoy that Merlot no doubt your next task is not far off. Well done. aquarian5 ** Posts: 700 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 4:51 +0000 Location: Limerick Top by valred » Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:33 +0000 I think my tinkering is done as I have hit the limit of my abilities!!! Though I am quite proud of: Roll bars Chrome wipers and nozzle heads Clear Side indicators Clear reflectors New Headlamps Electric Window motor/arm Perspex windblocker since Eddie arrived in Ireland at the end of April............but he is perfect now and I can't stick or screw anything else onto him!!! Well....need to get a band expander or a new stereo.....but am now thinking of changing Vera the Primera for a mk 2, 2.5 or whatever the recession could get me! Ah flip you Mx5 addiction!!! valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by Ivan » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:18 +0000 well done Val, i've done that job before and it's a bit of a pain. Ivan ** Posts: 1205 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 4:40 +0000 Location: Co. Meath Website Top by leamyj » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:44 +0000 Well done Val..you make me feel inadequate Only joking. Hope the damage to your hands won't affect your ability to sign all those legal documents tmorrow John leamyj * Posts: 5233 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by Fergus » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:16 +0000 Take a trip down memory lane.......just hearing that music is enough ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w-oDZSLUrY Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by Fergus » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:17 +0000 (PS) I have the FULL season 1 BTW Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by valred » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:35 +0000 Hi Gentles and Ladybirds, John..........Keys today.....moved some things in though had to strangle solicitor to get the keys...(no witnesses!!!) Fergus...I am nearly afraid to watch Macgyver again....I think I would be too cynical and spot all the flaws!!!!! It could ruin the memories! Ivan.....now that I am a trained window electrician I am going to specialize and fit them for the summer. I think we should all train up on one part of the car and then be an expert available for hire! On to second bottle of bubbly now...........sigh.......yes it is Monday.........yes most of you have to work tomorrow...........yes I am a wagon.........................but hey valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by S.T.E.L.L.A » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:45 +0000 valred wrote:..... On to second bottle of bubbly now...........sigh.......yes it is Monday.........yes most of you have to work tomorrow...........yes I am a wagon.........................but hey Monday night, 830ish and youre pished....what the hell do you do for a living. U a solicitor??? (sorry Ollie) Oh and any vacancies?? Olly (eile) S.T.E.L.L.A Posts: 61 Joined: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:50 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by valred » Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:58 +0000 Hi Ollie (eile), I am on to my second bottle of bubbly ...........with my MOTHER.....so no, no I am not PISHED....actually just had a cuppa (could get the bitter vibes through the internet!!).......and no.....I am so definately NOT a solicitor (sorry Ollie number one.....my particular solicitor is/was so inept I growl at any I meet)......no........me just a humble taaycher....... Send all your complaints to: Mr. Batt o Keefe, Department of Education and Science, Cornamaddy, Co. Westmeath valred * Posts: 150 Joined: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 6:31 +0000 Location: Wexford Top by leamyj » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 6:57 +0000 Congrats Val on getting the keys. So, How many weeks hols left, and when do we get an invite to the house warming party?? John leamyj *** Posts: 5233 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by Taz » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 9:34 +0000 Congrats on the new house Val, hope the sun is shining for you and you get lots of spins over the next while in your 5! Taz Mine's a 1991 1.6L Eunos Roadster!! Taz Posts: 39 Joined: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 2:00 +0000 Location: Dublin Website Top by Midlifecrisis » Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:59 +0000 Val - well done on the window motor & all the other mods - and good luck with the new abode. Sounds to me like you should be hosting a tech-day sometime soon Since you probably only have 50-60 days hols left ... enjoy! Midlifecrisis * Posts: 256 Joined: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 4:54 +0000 Location:** Co. Clare Top


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