What did you do to your MX5 today ?

[TeenaG]

Anniniwa...Thanks hon....

(beautiful bounce Barney)

[barney]

well, Mary likes it anyway...

[TeenaG]

[robmx5]

Ok - following the changing of the bulbs behind the dash last week, I tackled the remaining two bulbs behind the heater, yesterday. I have a MkII, so not sure if this goes for a MkI also. The two bulbs are located behind the front cover of the heater control panel. First thing to do is to remove the 3 knobs and the little cover over your slider control. I did this with a small flat headed screwdriver - they were a bit tight.......



Next thing to do is to remove the two vertical side covers- sorry no photo - again these can be prised off with a small flathead. Now you should see two holes on each side, akin to those found on most stereos. You need a two pronged tool to insert in both holes at the same time - I used a coat hanger cut and bent into a U shape for the purpose X 2. Insert your tool on both sides at the same time - this should free the holding springs and you should be able to pull the heater unit a little bit forward. ( I also removed the stereo above to allow me to push the unit from behind) The heater will only come out a few cms as its held at the back by some cables which are connected to the heater knobs. Once the heater has come out a couple of cms you will see that there are 2 N shaped plastic clips on the top - shown below

There are two further clips under the unit, which you won't be able to see - I broke one so be careful - but once you prise them all off you can clearly see the two relevant bulbs

The next job is to remove both bulbs. Mine were very tight and it took a good jiggling back and forward with my daughters tweezers to free them from their respective holders. My bulbs had a green rubber type cover over them which came off whilst tryingt to remove them (sorry Bren). I replaced my bulbs with blue LED's - I believe that these only work one way - the attached photo showss which way I put them in

they just push in - be sure to turn on your lights at this stag to be sure they work

Now its just a matter of putting it all back together which is the reverse of the above. Now tall the internal lights in the car are blue - personal choice but I like it - goes with the interior of my 10AE. Bren attached is the photo of the bulbs I think your looking for

-as you can see two of them have lost their green colour - but your welcome to them all the same - hoping to be at a techday next week !!

Spideog

[Steve]

Cool! Going to do mine soon.. great pics.

Took off turbo + manifold this eve, then test fit the new one :



Oil change + Mazdaspeed engine mounts tomorrow while I have the space.

[Geese]

fitted de cat pipe and roll up windblocker stap on the seat thingy.

Can't beleive the windblocker works!

[CashelMX5]

Hey Geese,

What's this roll up windblocker stap on the seat thingy?

Photo's would help to understand

[Geese]

http://www.autolinkmx5.com/wind-deflect ... 3017-p.asp

Simple piece of fabric that straps to the headrests. It has velcro on the bottom to stick to the carpet stopping the wing coming in underneath.

It works. Not 100% but research has told me nothing is windproof. You can still feel the backwind at the top of your head but I was able to turn around and talk to my girlfriend without my face being ripped off,.

Just take it out and roll it up when not being used.

[CashelMX5]

Ah yes, I've seen one of them.

Why, what did you say to her?

[aquarian5]

http://tuningevolution.com/eshop/catalo ... ucts_id=72

This seems very good value at €39 + postage......

[CashelMX5]

Geez John,

That certainly looks good value all right

[Steve]

Changed out the engine mounts. It was a PITA, especially the driver's side one, the steering gets in the way, hope it'll be worth it.
Haven't had a good look at the old ones yet, but passenger one was obviously torn/split.

Engine mount bolts out :


Mount removed :


disassemble and swop out old mount :


mount split/torn :

[Geese]

Ah yes, I've seen one of them.

Why, what did you say to her?

I love the car more than you!

I tried last year to get a windblock off Tuning evolution and 3months later i still hadn't recieved it. I got my money back.

[Steve]

Changed out the engine mounts. It was a PITA, especially the driver's side one, the steering gets in the way, hope it'll be worth it.

Yup, worth it The old ones were obviously toast.
Manifold in, wasn't brave enough to test it in the wet.

[sidewaysreilly]

big girls blouse.....