RE: PH Fleet: Mazda Eunos Roadster

[burriana]

Can we all please remember that if you have a valid point to make, please make it succinctly and, politely. As soon as you resort to insults to support your argument, you have lost.

[blartbox]

It's almost always the wiring & connectors at the horns rather than the steering wheel horn-push. As for the oil filter, it is just possible to pass a long 1/2" extension bar between the branches of the inlet manifold & position it at 11 O' clock on the edge of the filter. A couple of taps with a hammer & it loosens off. Oil the ring (oo-er missus!) on the new filter & tighten hand-tight only & it'll come off by hand next time. The best way to make an MX5 faster is to ditch the spare wheel, don't take a passenger (most don't want to accompany me a second time anyway) & keep your BMI below 25.

[Krikkit]

Nardies said:

Speaking of changing oil filters, has no one done the 'screwdriver hammered through it' approach? That worked for me before, but was slightly messy, although more manly obviously.

I've done that a few times, makes a hell of a mess, and the last time the outer casing just fell apart before it came loose... Nightmare.

Now I just use one of these instead:


Less effort than even the socket-type ones, guaranteed to get it off unless it's welded on!

[Itsallicanafford]

Krikkit said:

I've done that a few times, makes a hell of a mess, and the last time the outer casing just fell apart before it came loose... Nightmare.

Now I just use one of these instead:


Less effort than even the socket-type ones, guaranteed to get it off unless it's welded on!

Chaps,

Don't know what all the fuss is about, you can reach the oil filter from above, snake your hands around the manifold/ FI stuff and twist this thing off (might help that i have the hands of a 5 year old)...

[VladD]

bmw120d said:

The sad fact is that there not that good, they have no power and everyone loves them ….. well that's says a lot …………. Oooooooo there rear wheel drive … try again next think I might buy a shed just for some none pis fun...................... think i may try a ....Lada

The actual facts are:

1) They have the same power to weight ratio as your junior rep mobile.

2) Evo give them 4.5 stars out of 5 where as yours only get 3.5.

So they're actually better than your car, in the opinion of enthusiasts.

I think you need to cancel your PH membership and sign up to Fleet Car Monthly.

I hope your driving is better than your spelling and grammar.

You're welcome.

[Edit] I apologise, I see you've now downgraded to a Merc.

Edited by VladD on Friday 18th January 11:06

[Dan Trent]

Nardies said:

was slightly messy, although more manly obviously.

Well that's decided then! I salute your spirit...

Dan

[Nardies]

Dan Trent said:

Well that's decided then! I salute your spirit...

Dan

Don't blame me if/when you're covered in oil and cuts, and have half an oil filter still attached to the car!

[ScORTED]

bmw120d said:

Hi Pistonheads

May I say what a great site you run, open and frank...)
well it seems that I may have offended 99% of the gassing station (most MX5 owners), as this was an open forum to put your thoughts up for public ridicule, I personally can't see the problem!! the fact that you let people call me names, but don't remove the post tells a different story ( to be honest if you post something on here I expect the full whammy from forum members). and i have seen far worse over the years!!

there seems that there is a Bias to positive comments .... will not mention the Mazda or merc or BMW etc ,...

so i get it if you tall dyslectic black have a faith other then the norm or own a merc .........................DON'T POST ON THIS SITE !!


pistonheads you must let the forum be open .... if that's annoying to the most, it's a freedom of speech to the few... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards sadbat...

Edited by bmw120d on Friday 18th January 20:33

I think you've missed the point of a non model/brand specific car enthusiast forum. Also its plain bad manners to jump in on an informed discussion and insult everyone.