Trial fit of tunnel cover.
What you put in, you'll get back ten fold
***** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SITE AND HELPING YOU,OTHERWISE IT CLOSES AND ALL THIS ON LINE GARAGE IS GONE FOR GOOD*****
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
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- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:54 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3859
Re: Mk1 headlights
Update on headlight problem. To recap, turn ignition to run, headlights raise and side light within headlights is on. Turn ignition to off headlights retract. To chase the problem I have checked all the swiich gear and relays, all ok I believe. The problem seems to be that the headlight sidelight is...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:20 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
As always thanks for all the support and positivity. @MM was looking for the Sewing section but alas I couldn’t find it. So will post here instead :-D Centre console update. Been experimenting with some vinyl and an old sewing machine. Diamond stitching sample #1 D626A84A-A85D-4C72-A3D1-3859A0694ED9...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:32 pm
- Forum: General chat and banter
- Topic: Smart Chargers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6135
Re: Smart Chargers
I have a Aldi one and very pleased with it for the money.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:19 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Nice work as always, its nice to see you getting back in to your build (i wish i could say the same - interest = gone!) I was planning a similar style for a short console, i have a Nielex tomb stone and trying to fine a Nielex short console is impossible so i was going to make something similar our...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:33 pm
- Forum: MazdaMenders Shop...of all things great
- Topic: Build stickers, restoration sticker sheets etc....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7796
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:38 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Little update. I always planned to remove the center console and go with a stripped down retro tunnel look. Started this project today. When finished the tunnel will have a simple chrome bezel for the gear shift and be covered in diamond stitched tan vinyl material. The first job being to sort out t...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:22 am
- Forum: recommended tools/ must haves/bargains
- Topic: Favourite tools
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5335
Favourite tools
Hi all, thought I would share my 3 most used tools from the Sealey cordless tool range. The thing I like about this range is the small size and the fact it’s design for the automotive industry. I purchase a drill, impact driver and wrench some time ago and most recently added a grinder to my collect...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3859
Re: Mk1 headlights
I’ve ruled out the light/indicator stalk as even with this removed it still happens. I’ve added gauges (all now disconnected) and upgraded to electric windows (switch now removed) next job tho disconnect the motors, its a trial by error approach. I think it must be a rouge feed from the ignition cir...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:15 am
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3859
Re: Mk1 headlights
MM yes the dip dim module. I’ve tried unplug it and checking resistance seems ok. I’ve checked the relay and get th3 correct readings (according to my manual). If I remove the relay them the headlights DO NOT raise.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:22 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3859
Re: Mk1 headlights
Mazda Mender wrote:Have you checked the stalk..
M-m
Yep, even completely disconnected the lights still raise up when I go to the run position.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3859
Mk1 headlights
Hi help please Mk1 uk spec Struggling with a problem on my rebuild. Background- As you may know complete strip down and rebuild so virtually every electrical connector has been unplugged and re plugged. Problem- With all lights off turn ignition switch to position 2 (run) and headlights raise!!! No ...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:24 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Mazda Mender wrote:Whats happened on the motivation side bud? can we kick start you?
M-m
Thanks MM, all ok really, just need to get a grip and get stuck back in to it.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:07 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
- Replies: 264
- Views: 182247
Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Struggled a bit with movitation recently. No real progress due to a number of factors.
So a simple update. Fabricated up a new rear exhaust heat shield.
And fitted.
Happy new year folks, and stay safe.
So a simple update. Fabricated up a new rear exhaust heat shield.
And fitted.
Happy new year folks, and stay safe.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:01 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: 1995 G-Limited ***RESTORATION***Rebuild
- Replies: 270
- Views: 162676
Re: 1995 G-Limited ***RESTORATION***Rebuild
LoL love it.