adam73bgt
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Nov 12, 2017 19:21:12 GMT
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Quick update time, RX7 is in full daily driver mode as the BMW refuses to work properly at all Had a first stab at buying a replacement spring for the door mech, didn't quite get the specs right Was too long initially, then after shortening, it wasn't strong enough to work the door mech properly. So I'll re-measure and search again. The main issue has been finding a spring with a thick enough wire but is also short enough Aside from that I've been trying to diagnose why my boost gauge stopped working, the dial will still move on initial start up but just sits at 0 while the car is running. I think this sensor is the culprit, but at 60odd quid from AEM, I've been a bit loathe to replace it just yet.. Though if we're talking about spending, I did drop a bit on these... New HSD Dualtech coilovers. Bought because the ride in the 7 is pretty curse word, and with any weight in the car in addition to the driver, the rear coilovers just bounce off the bumpstops all day. The other benefit is that the HSD's are fully adjustable front and rear, so I should be able to play around with the height and settings to get it all just right. I've got a week off coming up soon so I think that will be the time to fit them as I need to have the car for work otherwise! Hopefully another update with more progress coming soon!
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vulgalour
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Nov 12, 2017 23:54:17 GMT
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Could you weld a bit of suitable wire on the end of the old spring?
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adam73bgt
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Nov 13, 2017 12:49:08 GMT
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Could you weld a bit of suitable wire on the end of the old spring? Beyond my skillset I'm afraid, assuming the weld would hold. I did try bending a bit of the old spring out to create a new loop but its quite tough wire and hard to hold the spring in place while doing it
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Nov 13, 2017 12:51:24 GMT
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Nov 13, 2017 15:41:57 GMT
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I was going to suggest a similar thing .
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adam73bgt
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Nov 13, 2017 19:37:18 GMT
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Oooo that looks remarkably similar And it certainly wouldn't be the first time I've noticed a bit of parts commonality between the FC and the NA MX5, I'll give it a go Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of that at all
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2017 19:37:32 GMT by adam73bgt
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Nov 13, 2017 22:04:36 GMT
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FWIW I've used MX-5 Parts a few times when I had the MX-5. They are IME the exception to the rule that proves the rule. That is they sell genuine Mazda parts for a little less than Mazda themselves and also deliver them quickly, as in a couple of days tops! Maybe I was unlucky but I've never met a bunch of unhelpful, arrogant and generally customer carefree attitude towards people.
Most other marques I've have tend to have the dealers getting in parts quickly and in most cases cheaper than what the specialists can unless you look at the latter's pattern/"OE" range. Ford and PSA have proven this. BMW and Porsche especially so ; it's handy Rybrook are on my doorstep.
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Nov 13, 2017 22:20:28 GMT
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I've just bought an fc3s vert & stumbled on this thread. Very useful indeed as I have a few engine idle issues. I notice you drop into Bristol every now & then. Next time you're coming down give me a shout & you can check out my car.
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adam73bgt
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Nov 13, 2017 23:01:35 GMT
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FWIW I've used MX-5 Parts a few times when I had the MX-5. They are IME the exception to the rule that proves the rule. That is they sell genuine Mazda parts for a little less than Mazda themselves and also deliver them quickly, as in a couple of days tops! Maybe I was unlucky but I've never met a bunch of unhelpful, arrogant and generally customer carefree attitude towards people. Most other marques I've have tend to have the dealers getting in parts quickly and in most cases cheaper than what the specialists can unless you look at the latter's pattern/"OE" range. Ford and PSA have proven this. BMW and Porsche especially so ; it's handy Rybrook are on my doorstep. Yeah I have to say my experiences with the Mazda dealers weren't particularly amazing, just weren't very knowledgeable at all. The only other dealer I've ever been to for parts was the Jaguar dealer in Cov (can't remember the franchise) when I had the XJ40, I was expecting them to be pretty disinterested as its not one of the most desirable Jags but they were actually really helpful, knew their stuff, and the parts they could get in for me were actually priced fairly. And I'd not even told them I was a JLR employee (although I'm never sure if that would be a help or a hindrance... ) I've just bought an fc3s vert & stumbled on this thread. Very useful indeed as I have a few engine idle issues. I notice you drop into Bristol every now & then. Next time you're coming down give me a shout & you can check out my car. Ah awesome! Got any pics? The idle on mine is sort of sorted, it has its quirks but I'm no longer having to keep my foot on the throttle until it warms up. Sometimes I'll start it warm and the idle will be really low, then it slowly seems to realise where it should be idling and brings itself back up.. I need to give the throttle linkages a good clean and lube really but I said that about 3 or 4 pages back and it still hasn't happened haha Yeah I'm down that way now and then, I'll try to remember to give you a shout when I'm planning a trip as I'd love to see another FC about, not seen one on the road in the time I've had mine and only seen one or two FD's come to think of it
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Nov 13, 2017 23:41:15 GMT
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FWIW I've used MX-5 Parts a few times when I had the MX-5. They are IME the exception to the rule that proves the rule. That is they sell genuine Mazda parts for a little less than Mazda themselves and also deliver them quickly, as in a couple of days tops! Maybe I was unlucky but I've never met a bunch of unhelpful, arrogant and generally customer carefree attitude towards people. Most other marques I've have tend to have the dealers getting in parts quickly and in most cases cheaper than what the specialists can unless you look at the latter's pattern/"OE" range. Ford and PSA have proven this. BMW and Porsche especially so ; it's handy Rybrook are on my doorstep. Yeah I have to say my experiences with the Mazda dealers weren't particularly amazing, just weren't very knowledgeable at all. The only other dealer I've ever been to for parts was the Jaguar dealer in Cov (can't remember the franchise) when I had the XJ40, I was expecting them to be pretty disinterested as its not one of the most desirable Jags but they were actually really helpful, knew their stuff, and the parts they could get in for me were actually priced fairly. And I'd not even told them I was a JLR employee (although I'm never sure if that would be a help or a hindrance... ) Norton Way Mazda in Letchworth are good, they still have all the paper records and have even looked up if they parts in Japan for me. They even sourced two brand new sills for me and they were fairly cheap, even the service guy was amazed considering what they charge for their current stable. Definitely worth talking to but I don't think Mazda ship between dealerships so youve got to arrange your own shipping. (If you ever did get something from them I'm more than happy to keep it as its only 30 mins from me)
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adam73bgt
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Nov 15, 2017 22:42:39 GMT
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Not had a chance to fit it yet but the MX-5 spring looks like a result! Cheers for the idea guys Unfortunately to balance out this good news, I could distinctly hear a wheel bearing on its way out as I was driving to work today... ¬¬
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Good times Bad times Hang on, wasn't that a Led Zep choon? Always wondered what it was about
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FWIW I've used MX-5 Parts a few times when I had the MX-5. They are IME the exception to the rule that proves the rule. That is they sell genuine Mazda parts for a little less than Mazda themselves and also deliver them quickly, as in a couple of days tops! Maybe I was unlucky but I've never met a bunch of unhelpful, arrogant and generally customer carefree attitude towards people. Most other marques I've have tend to have the dealers getting in parts quickly and in most cases cheaper than what the specialists can unless you look at the latter's pattern/"OE" range. Ford and PSA have proven this. BMW and Porsche especially so ; it's handy Rybrook are on my doorstep. I can't work out if that was praise or criticism. I've used them quite a lot and had great service from them, very knowledgeable. Good times Bad times Hang on, wasn't that a Led Zep choon? Always wondered what it was about Certainly was, I've always thought it was about my life but then they would need to have been time travelers (and my wife hasn't left me for another man).
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FWIW I've used MX-5 Parts a few times when I had the MX-5. They are IME the exception to the rule that proves the rule. That is they sell genuine Mazda parts for a little less than Mazda themselves and also deliver them quickly, as in a couple of days tops! Maybe I was unlucky but I've never met a bunch of unhelpful, arrogant and generally customer carefree attitude towards people. Most other marques I've have tend to have the dealers getting in parts quickly and in most cases cheaper than what the specialists can unless you look at the latter's pattern/"OE" range. Ford and PSA have proven this. BMW and Porsche especially so ; it's handy Rybrook are on my doorstep. I can't work out if that was praise or criticism. I've used them quite a lot and had great service from them, very knowledgeable. Good times Bad times Hang on, wasn't that a Led Zep choon? Always wondered what it was about Certainly was, I've always thought it was about my life but then they would need to have been time travelers (and my wife hasn't left me for another man). I wasn't clear. It was praise. It was the Mazda dealers I was criticising. In other circles like Porsche and BMW the dealers have generally been as good as the specialists and cheaper on a number of occasions .
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adam73bgt
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Nov 28, 2017 22:58:27 GMT
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Quick update, took the 7 up to the Lake District for a mate's wedding Was perfectly well behaved there and back, stick the cruise control on and it eats miles happily. Since then I've had a week off, but most attention was on the 525i I've got instead so the 7 has just been kept clean and given the odd bit of maintenance in line with being my daily driver really. Annoyingly the electric aerial which I got working has now decided to stop retracting. Looking on the net it seems to be a vaguely common issue, I'm going to try and source a complete unit to swap in as the plastic bit which breaks inside the motor doesn't seem to be in stock on a couple of websites I've looked at. The wheel bearing doesn't seem to be getting any worse but I'll have to plan to have that sorted in the not too distant future Another slight annoyance has come up recently, when accelerating hard on boost at higher revs, a sort of heat/burning smell becomes quite apparent in the car. Which is a little disconcerting to say the least! I checked the exhaust join at the turbo and it seems tight and leak free. One thing I did do was throw away the old turbo heat shield as it had rusted away, so I think I'm going to try and find another one to chuck on and see if that makes a difference
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Nov 29, 2017 19:41:49 GMT
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I should have an aerial and turbo heat shield if you want it? Only issue, Ive got to wait until January for my car to come back to get it.
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adam73bgt
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Nov 30, 2017 18:18:44 GMT
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I should have an aerial and turbo heat shield if you want it? Only issue, Ive got to wait until January for my car to come back to get it. Ooh that would be brill thanks! I don't mind waiting a bit at all Is yours having some welding done?
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Nov 30, 2017 19:39:24 GMT
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I should have an aerial and turbo heat shield if you want it? Only issue, Ive got to wait until January for my car to come back to get it. Ooh that would be brill thanks! I don't mind waiting a bit at all Is yours having some welding done? Two blown standard turbos so gone for a full gt35 build. I'll get them off when it's back.
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I'm absolutely jealous of your mostly working on the road Rx7!
Work on mine has ground to a halt while I get the carcass of the other one stripped, and with the lovely weather we've been having, progress on that is very slow indeed!
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I know that feeling. Mines in winter storage while I collect parts.
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