Dodgy day - 7/1/07 - Vic

Blue94t · Postby **Blue94t** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:05 am

I would like to announce a Dodgy day as requested by Monique who needs some lubing done ;)

7/1/07 is the date, starting around 9:30am.

I live in Heatherton, if you would like to be involved PM me for the address.

I have pretty much any hand tools you could need.
Pretty good supply of power/air tools as well.
Got a couple of hydraulic jacks and a couple of sets of axle stands.
I also have an engine crane if anyone needs to take on something that serious.
I am lacking in drill bits as my good set got stolen so if any drilling needs to be done (roll bar fitments, etc) I suggest you bring the size you need.

If you can bring the tools for the job you want to do it will make life easier, happy to supply tools if you can't.
If you want to do any servicing you must take waste oils/fluids with you.
I am more than happy to assist with any jobs on the day but will be reasonably busy with the timing belt/water pump on my car. Once that is done I can assist with anything, and I mean anything ;)
I normally choose to avoid the crappy, dirty jobs.

I will be visiting my parts supplier next week so if anyone needs any bits let me know, I normally get pretty good prices.

Importantly I also have a bbq. If people want to byo meat I can prob organise a salad and some bread or something.

Let me know who is keen so I can get an idea on numbers.

Jake

Hot Rodders · Postby **Hot Rodders** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:19 pm

Ufortunately we will not be back in time from our trip to Canberra / Bendigo. Hope you have fun and make sure you get picis!

Blue94t · Postby **Blue94t** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:01 am

*Bump*
There appears to be a lack of interest in this dodgy day.
Post or pm if you are interested or we can look at moving the date back a week or two if that suits people better.

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:23 pm

I'm interested. I don't need to do anything on my car but I am willing to muck around on Mx's all day.

Ben

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:53 pm

MonSqueek wrote::shock: Confusing.... I think from what Ive read that the Bendix Advance is good for normal daily driving and the occasional spirited play on the twisties??

My advances were great until the driver training day we had at Calder Park, slowing for turn 1 killed them -

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:09 pm

i might be up for this... i too have a problematic passenger side window

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:10 pm

MonSqueek wrote:Gentlemen, if you were sent into bras & things by yourself and told to get your mrs a bra but she didnt tell ya what size, colour or type to get, then you might understand how Im feeling

...then we'd have to look at all the other females in the store for a close match .... and get a bra in that size :mrgreen:

Bendix Advance will be fine, or even Mazda OEM.

Bendix Advance can be bought from your nearest ABS Brake Centre and Mazda ones can be purchased from you nearest Mazda dealer.

Edit: I have used these guys a couple of times in the past, good prices and they deliver them to your door.

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:40 pm

i might be wrong, but from what i've heard the mx5 oem pads are damn good, as far as oem pads go... if you know what i mean :?:

not sure of it's worth going aftermarket unless you are gonna take yr car on the track occasionally.

happy to be corrected if i'm off the mark, just repeating what i've heard

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:47 pm

Fatty wrote:i might be wrong, but from what i've heard the mx5 oem pads are damn good, as far as oem pads go... if you know what i mean

not sure of it's worth going aftermarket unless you are gonna take yr car on the track occasionally.

happy to be corrected if i'm off the mark, just repeating what i've heard

I think this is generally true, except that the Mazda OEM pads are usually more expensive than aftermarket :cry:

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:54 pm

ah good point, didn't think of that :mrgreen:

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:00 pm

Fatty wrote:ah good point, didn't think of that

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:15 pm

My vote is for Bendix Ultimate. You may need the extra distance they will go one day. More money but worthwhile I believe.

Ben

Blue94t · Postby **Blue94t** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:18 pm

Looks like we have a few takers then.
Everyone who is keen PM me for the address.
Weather forecast is few showers.
How does a 10am kickoff sound, I will have my timing belt changed by then so no need for too early a start.

Mon,
If you are not pushing your car hard enough to get brake fade with standard pads, bendix advance will be fine.
It is worth changing your brake fluid as well. Brake fluid is hydroscopic so it absorbs water, as the water boils in the brake fluid you will also get brake fade.

Jake

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:25 pm

i have a rear wing spoiler i have been umming and aahing about installing as well. maybe i should bring it along and let the group decide whether it goes on the car or not

i have the wing but don't have bolts or a template for the holes, or anything like that . will bring it along anyway.

might have to replace my instrument pod too.

gee, i guess now that i think about it, my car needs a lot of work!

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:27 pm

Blue94t wrote:It is worth changing your brake fluid as well. Brake fluid is hydroscopic so it absorbs water, as the water boils in the brake fluid you will also get brake fade.

Good point

Ben