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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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by John&Luke
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

Re: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***

Trial fit of tunnel cover.
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by John&Luke
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Mk1 headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 3809

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...
by John&Luke
Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

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...
by John&Luke
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: General chat and banter
Topic: Smart Chargers
Replies: 4
Views: 6100

Re: Smart Chargers

I have a Aldi one and very pleased with it for the money.
by John&Luke
Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:19 am
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

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...
by John&Luke
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

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...
by John&Luke
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: recommended tools/ must haves/bargains
Topic: Favourite tools
Replies: 2
Views: 5313

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...
by John&Luke
Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Mk1 headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 3809

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...
by John&Luke
Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Mk1 headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 3809

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.
by John&Luke
Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Mk1 headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 3809

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.
by John&Luke
Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Mk1 headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 3809

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 ...
by John&Luke
Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:24 am
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

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.
by John&Luke
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:07 am
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***
Replies: 264
Views: 180441

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.
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And fitted.
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Happy new year folks, and stay safe.
by John&Luke
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:01 am
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: 1995 G-Limited ***RESTORATION***Rebuild
Replies: 270
Views: 160970

Re: 1995 G-Limited ***RESTORATION***Rebuild

LoL love it.

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