What did you do to your MX5 today ?

[Steve]

post anything. Did you wash it today or did you install a new turbo?

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I checked the diff oil.. yes.. its leaking.. through one of the axle seals.. have a new seal to go in.. must get to it this week.

Also found ANOTHER vacuum leak.. so plugged that.. more power + less hunting at idle.. nice.

[fabfiveferg]

I drove mine to work. Then I parked it outside work.

On a brighter note I got the exhaust tightened up at the weekend. Geezer that replaced my clutch made a tit of putting the exhaust back on. My neighbour will be happy.

Also made a start on cleaning up my BBS wheels. It looks like one of those slow progress jobs that require tons of patience. Might never happen

[mx5ash]

I fitted the last of the new shocks and springs, I now have Bilstein shocks with flyin maiata springs (2nd version so a little higher)
Going for a spin in a minute.

[sspecdave]

Arranged to get 4 wheel alignment done tomorrow as the polys should be bedded in by now

[Stig]

did ZERO!


The 5' was in the garage all weekend........I Was Working in Galway all weekend..........and took my 4x4 with me.
What a mistake................

[aquarian5]

Hi All,
Was off today so took the 5 for a spin, really very humid today.....great fun...

Then collected my son from school...he was grinning from ear to ear all the way home...

Ha Ha enjoy the 5 today guys make the most of it

Regards John.

Long list of to---dos
1. Change discs and pads all round.
2. Install Air horn
3. Get alignment checked again.
4. Change brake fluid.
5. Etc Etc

Need to get a bit of assistance with above list. Munster tech day anyone???????????????????????????

[leamyj]

Hope to get a start on the t-cut as soon as I log off. I hate that job

John

[mx5ash]

Just back from the extended test drive with the new shocks, and i gotta say they are bloody brilliant.
Called in to Daves on the way home and he reckoned that the anti roll bar bushes were shagged front and back, luckily his garage is like mx5parts and he had new mazda ones for the front and new polys for the rear. so i fitted them with daves guiding eye (and it was just an eye as he managed to keep his daz white t shirt whiter than white!!!)
Seriously though thanks for all your help Dave.
Anyway bloody loads done today and the car feels 100 times better for it.
really pushes on through the corners.
Well happy and got a tan!!!
Ash

[bingus666]

I fitted my new chrome style bars! few more adjustments to go, softtop rubbing, need bout 1/4 inch more! ha ha... looks fooking cool though... pics tomorrow!

[leamyj]

Got boot and bonnet t-cut....twice each.
My pink car is back red again..yippeeee!!

John

[mx5ash]

Now you need to polish it then wax it to keep a good finish.

[leamyj]

Now you need to polish it then wax it to keep a good finish.

Used the red t-cut to give the colour a boost. Can you recommend the next move, products etc.,

[MX5Steve]

studied and took an exam today



But got out just gone four, dropped the roof and headed home, yipppeee!

[mx5ash]

I use merguires deep crsytal polish and wax but the last few times i waxed i have used poorboys nattys limited edition red wax (expensive but will last a long time - the tub and the shine!!!) doubt you will be able to get the red stuff now but blue or white should be just fine (its colour has nothing to do with the colour of your car)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/nattys-red-paste-wax-limited-edition-/prod_360.html
Tis a very good wax so it is.
[url]http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Category/ProductList.aspx?CategoryId=19&ManufacturerId=30&gclid=CI_9wLX1oZMCFRWT1Qod6BilnQ
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I'll find some pics there now.

[mx5ash]

This was after a clay bar, polish and wax with merquires



And this is after polish with merquires and wax with poor boys red


Bloody rain!!