gm's unhealthy obsession with mx5s - must be summer - the toys are back :)

[gm]

1 hour ago, dome said:

Please tell me that purple abomination isn't the same car I hurtled around Knockhill in with you?

the mighty mazda as seen in happier times  

such a good circuit, i really need to get my finger out and make a return visit 

[gm]

the last time I took the mazda out, I noticed the power steering was a bit lumpy - anyone spot the problem ? 

yep, there is a bolt totally missing from the belt tensioner  

a rummage round the spares box and we're back in business  

although I've just spotted another missing bolt just above it - wonder where that went ?

anyway, sun is out, time for a hoon 

what a great colour, mariner blue 

[loserone]

30 minutes ago, gm said:

what a great colour, mariner blue 

 

If I ever had another one, it would be mb

[jim89]

On 20/04/2026 at 20:23, gm said:

maybe I'll paint this one to match the car ? 

You could paint the windscreen top & pillars to match the roof... ?

[gm]

remember that silver hardtop ?

and how couldn’t decide what colour to paint it ? 

problem solved 

swapped it for a slightly darker shade of grey with a young lass who was delighted to find a silver one to match her car  

[gm]

took the mazda out for a drive yesterday - hardly any traffic on the roads, what a blast !

I think that darker grey hardtop looks pretty smart - just needs a few point chips touching in and we'll call it job done  

[gm]

another Mazdadudes drive out is planned for this Sunday - setting off around 10am from Mazdadudes hq in darlington and blasting round some of the finest roads in the area

should be a lot of fun - last year had around 60 cars turn out

[GeorgeB]

4 hours ago, gm said:

took the mazda out for a drive yesterday - hardly any traffic on the roads, what a blast !

I think that darker grey hardtop looks pretty smart - just needs a few point chips touching in and we'll call it job done  

With all that blue sky above the hard top should be in the garden.

[gm]

i would normally agree, except it was about 2oC and blowing a gale up on the hills ! still nice to get out in the sun for a couple of hours 

[paulplom]

The hard top matches the wheels.

[gm]

11 minutes ago, paulplom said:

The hard top matches the wheels.

especially now they're caked in brake dust  

[gm]

despite being only 6000 miles old, the clutch slave on Exo had started to weep fluid  

sure enough, it was knackered 

new one installed and bled

i stuck a new master on while i was at it, the old one was fine but a bit manky

and while the bonnet was up off, i chucked on a spare cone filter that i found on the shelf

the old one is getting a wash and will go on the mazda when my ebay adapter arrives 

[gm]

the voltage on the mx5 was randomly dropping whilst out for a hoon the other day  

remember that loose power steering tensioner the other week ? 

hmm, am i really that forgetful ? 

tension applied, volts restored, and it seems to drive better now too  

[GeorgeB]

3 hours ago, gm said:

despite being only 6000 miles old, the clutch slave on Exo had started to weep fluid  

 

I'm not surprised if you store the thing that way up.

[gm]

i gave the mazda a quick check over before tomorrows mass hooning  - fluids were all good, tyres were at 32psi for some unknown reason - no wonder it’s been a bit bouncy - adjusted to the correct 26psi and it drives so much better  

gave it a quick wash and hoover, scrubs up very nicely

nipped out for supplies and to brim the tank 

better get home quick before those black clouds unleash the inevitable !

hoping for nothing but sun and good times tomorrow