gm Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said: My hard top has heated glass and there's also a switch on the dash. It's not connected as I bought the hard top separately. Does this mean I should have the connection somewhere under the carpet? If you’ve got the switch on the dash, I’d say you likely have the loom, check under the carpet behind the passenger seat for a three pin connector (or 4 pin if mk2?) you might just need the cable to join that to the window. Check for a relay that lives in the boot on the ‘inside’ of the number plate panel and a tiny fuse box on the aeriel base (2x15A fuses, hrw and electric aerial) Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 hours ago, paulplom said: After a bit of a struggle it was finally in. I marked all the holes up and took it out again. I bought some proper quality bosch hss drill bits in a fancy tin. Like you'd get in a fab shop. That was about a month ago and can I fuck find them. It looks like I'll need an angle drill to get some of the holes too as the roof/metal panel is in the way. I've packed in now as it's stupidly hot and the sweat keeps running in my eyes and affecting my vision/making me very angry. an angle drill would be handy but it can be done without one, just go in from a bit of an angle. you'll need to remove those seatbelts too, and the wheel arch liners, it’s great fun* trying to hold spanners on both ends of the bolts through the chassis have a fun day tomorrow - it’ll all be worth it paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Another set of drills aquired. Four call outs before I can proceed. What size of hurl required @gm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Drilling has commenced working up in 2mm stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 12 holes were created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Actual money was found. motorpunk and spartacus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Caucht my bastard finger on a chiseled spot weld ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 All the bolts accessible from the top have been fitted along with the seat belts. The roll bar is also bolted through them. Next stage is rear jack up, support and wheels off. I'll have to pack up now though. Eldest daughters boyfriends 21st today and we have to go to there's for the afternoon. Deep joy. Shirley Knott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Seats back in, birthday card bought, wallet money raided and a day trip to Newburn/Throckley. Partner reckons we can be in daughters and out again in 20 mins flat. Hopefully before his family arrives. My sister will be there too. I can't fuckin' stand her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 bloody hell, i thought that was paint damage on the door but it’s just the reflection of your runners ! paulplom and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Up she/he goes. It's clean enough under here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Bolts all done now. Inc SPREADER plates. rainagain, gm and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 I think I've just found the reason for all the annoying drive train rattle. After quite a bit riving, on it fell off. Wheels back on and I'll have to take in on a test drive now the sun's out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 The roll bar is all finished. I just need an hour or two to put it all back together. Not now though. Now is beer time. Minus point. The noise is still there. Plus point. The back box is rattling like feck so it could be that. Minus point. I need a cat back system. Plus point. I own a clean mk1 mx-5. gm, Matty, dome and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Credit to you that car pal paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 All the welding and underneath stuff was done in @motorpunk's ownership. I'm just general fetteling and tidying up. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Ahh we've only motorpunks word for that. Take all the credit and run ? paulplom and motorpunk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 when you refit the seatbelt trim panels, you’ll need to chop a section off to slide between the roll bar and the seatbelt tower - should be easy enough with a dremmel type tool - or if you can’t be arsed, just swap them with the ones on mine that are ready cut paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Yes, I found that out. All done now apart from the seats. Took about 6 hours in total and was 4 out of 5 on the bastard scale. I'll get a man in next time. gm and rainagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 I think my modifications to the car might be getting out of hand. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 A pound says they’ll be nicked by the end of the week paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I'd do it mesel but it'd cost me £30 in petrol these days paulplom and gm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Another big job crossed off the list. LightBulbFun, gm and Mr Laurence 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 22 hours ago, paulplom said: I'll get a man in next time. In an MX5? ...Warwick Davis possibly... paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Any mx5 lickers out there looking to smarten up their front end lighting ? 2 x Crystal clear headlights, 2 x clear sidelight / indicator units, 2 x (mildly grubby) reflectors and a single side repeater (the other one went on an adventure and hasn't come back ) the sidelight units are US spec with twin filament orange bulbs, glow dim orange with sidelights on and flash bright orange when indicating. Or fit the modern, stylish* switchback led bulbs, bright white as a side light but the white goes out and they flash orange to indicate, cheesey but quite smart at the same time. Needs a relay mod but I have one to swap. the headlights are a good upgrade on the standard lenses, bung in some decent bulbs and night driving is no longer a hazardous activity in the mx5 , I ran them with yellow tinted bulbs which were shit but looked good the sidelights are (as far as I know) not MOT compliant but I just put my old ones in on test day £50 for the lot, shiters price paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Or how about a chinny, chin, chin, chin spoiler ? bolts on the bottom of the nose cone and literally* guarantees* better lap times See how much faster the car on the left looks very corner, much fast park in the hills and look fast, too red ones go even faster* needs moar downforce £30 anyone ? paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 @paulplom sorry for spamming your thread, I'll include free fitting if you want any of this stuff paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 I'll have the chin spoiler. When is it available? gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 My headlights pop up when I put the side lights on. Is that normal? I tried the resistor for flash to pass and couldn't get that to work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, paulplom said: My headlights pop up when I put the side lights on. Is that normal? I tried the resistor for flash to pass and couldn't get that to work either. No. paulplom and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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