DIY Made It Yourself Thread

[RyanxStorey]

This thread will be for the people too lazy to make a DIY thread or it's too complex to make one. Show off the cool trinkets and parts you made or in the process of making for your car. I'll start:
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/d6a16471.jpg
Just made these today. Theses one or two minor things I need to do.

[Track]

Wow, Would you be willing to sell one of these?

[RyanxStorey]

They are all spoken for by my friends. Sorry.

[revlimiter]

http://revlimiter.net/miata/images/int_steering1.jpg
2002...


http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_2964.jpg
2011!

Gauges. :)

I made my first set of gauge about 10 years ago. It was VERY D-I-Y. Nowhere near as finished as the set you see above. Quite rough by my current standards and something I'd not sell now. But I was very proud of them at the time. The How-to can be found here. (http://revlimiter.net/mods/gauges.php)

My current gauges are made with the help of about $2000 worth of machinery. They just barely qualify as DIY now days.

[RyanxStorey]

Mine doesn't really count as a DIY that much either. I used a cnc lathe haha.

[revlimiter]

http://revlimiter.net/mods/pix/button6.jpg

http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/DSC_9880.jpg

S2000 Start Button (NA version)

Another mod I did a bunch of years ago. I was, as far as I know, the first guy to put an S2000 start button in a Miata. I wrote up a big how to page (http://revlimiter.net/mods/s2000_button.php) which is still one of the most popular pages on my site.

[RyanxStorey]

Push start is something I plan on doing eventually.

[phantomxrider]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179891_189782507708029_8035393_n.jpg

A little switchbox I fabbed up out of the useless cubbyhole and a piece of plexiglass. I sprayed the inside flat black and masked off the icons with letters you get from the hobby store. Then I wired some green lights in so the icons light up at night.

[RyanxStorey]

Yea you can tell the difference. I did that on purpose.

[RyanxStorey]

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/9f85a5bd.jpg
Installed in adamvanxxx's car.

[jesseshoots]

Those shifter extenders look dope! Keep up the good work man!

[RyanxStorey]

Thanks man. I'm making more soon.

[jnshk]

Some prior projects:

Naca duct windows
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_windows/IMG_2398m.jpg

Elise seat mount v1 (adapter for stock sliders)
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/elise_seat_v1/IMG_2315.jpg

Elise seat mounts v2 (super low fixed position)
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/elise_seat_v2/IMG_4088.JPG

Glare guards for low beam on RS Active lopro lights
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/lopro_lights/IMG_4468.JPG

Shorty console (v3) w/ switch panel
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/shorty_console_3/IMG_6874s.jpg

2-gauge panel on cluster hood, Mistubishi Eclipse vent retrofit, snap-in vent window, and roll bar padding cover
http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=575&d=1325214599


Current projects include...

Door pulls
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/interior/IMG_6943doorpulls.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/interior/IMG_6946doorpulls.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/interior/IMG_6947doorpulls.jpg
(and will soon be cutting new door panels and going back to black again)

Airbag glove box
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/airbag_box/IMG_6863s.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/airbag_box/IMG_6866s.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/airbag_box/IMG_6949s.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/airbag_box/IMG_6950s.jpg

Gauge cups
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/IMG_6942s.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/IMG_6941s.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/IMG_6940s.jpg

...

And though it's not Miata specific, almost everything on my Volvo was DIY, but my fave projects were the gauge cluster and the start button. :P
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/volvodrftr/start/IMG_0064%20%28Small%29.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/volvodrftr/start/IMG_0065%20%28Small%29.jpg
Start button glows super bright green when ignition start toggle is primed, and then the illumination turns off when the safety is engaged.

[Phatmiata]

I think each of those DIY Custom items deserves a thread of their own, that is some really cool stuff jnshk

[jnshk]

Thanks, Randy! If work ever slows back down again, I'll try to start a build thread and make some fairly detailed posts about them if I can. :)

[xjdesertfox]

I think each of those DIY Custom items deserves a thread of their own, that is some really cool stuff jnshk

THIS! I want to now how you did the glove box! I need that since I have no airbag and no center console.

Only DIY stuff done to my car thus far

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/xjdesertfox/bracket.jpg

[diabeetus]

how did you make that shorty console? i might get a spare from the junkyard and try it out.

[RyanxStorey]

I have an idea of how I'm going to make my shorty console.

[morr]

I was going to ask about the shorty console as well. Pardon the dumb question, but could you cut up a stock one and modify it using fiberglass to fit the window switches?

[RyanxStorey]

I think that's what he did. Kind of looks like he cut it up and did something of that sort.

[diabeetus]

yeah, i believe thats pretty much what you do. maybe use some bondo or the like to make everything smooth.

[jnshk]

how did you make that shorty console? i might get a spare from the junkyard and try it out.


I was going to ask about the shorty console as well. Pardon the dumb question, but could you cut up a stock one and modify it using fiberglass to fit the window switches?

I had a spare broken console, so I hacked it up with a dremel and hacksaw, then used a propane torch to "weld" the plastic back together (and developed some real nice burns/callouses on my thumbs during that project!). I used a very small amount of Bondo to smooth out the place where I had cut-and-joined it together, then painted it all black. The most recent addition (the lip at the bottom edge) was done with some "Rapid Fix" glue and scrap ABS plastic. This was MUCH EASIER than using the propane torch to bond the plastic together.

I actually have a thread of the process on another forum or two. I will try to remember to transfer some of that data to MazdaRoadster this afternoon.

[Agent☣Orange]

Dash hats:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/DIY%20Dash%20vent%20decorative%20covers/f3b06fd1.jpg

[RyanxStorey]

Just saw your thread. These look good. Are they just cosmetics for your dash?

[Agent☣Orange]

I suppose you could hang your dog tags on them but yes, pretty much aesthetic only.

[The Platypus]

They look real nice. I wish I could lay CF :(

[Agent☣Orange]

Thanks. Me too!

These are vinyl covered PVC piping. Writeup: http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?1713-DIY-dash-hats

And I also just realized I posted in an NA thread by mistake. :(

[The Platypus]

It's okay. I won't ban you... this time.



:teehee:

[Agent☣Orange]

Thanks!

Wait a second....

[mx5 2nr]

I'll just list a few of the things I did myself...

Headlights modified from a 240 sx (s13) fixed headlight kit from ebay (old pic from when I just completed it)
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n593/jchehal/My%20Miata/Miatagarage8-11.jpg

Stereo system install
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n593/jchehal/My%20Miata/SANY1720.jpg

rear taillight modification/flushmount - basically remade/filled in a "altezza euro tail" & molded it into a finish panel; reverse light is mounted under the cut bumper
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n593/jchehal/My%20Miata/SANY1914.jpg

belt-line shave & bumper light shave - well, ok, I'm still working on this one...
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n593/jchehal/My%20Miata/SANY1930.jpg

[dustinlib]

i didn't like any of the commonly used starter button locations, so i put mine in a gauge panel I made out of Lexan, it also houses my boost gauge. Gotta give props to Revlimiter, I used his writeup for the install.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/431671_10100587740200850_12903113_50454197_1861931 161_n.jpg
I also made a lego beer koozie, but that's not really automotive related.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/426366_10100582193326830_12903113_50430789_1750658 480_n.jpg

[Clarence]

fresh pics

ford fiesta OE front lip > NA DIY rear lip

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419798_3001327587106_1079800811_32840016_712110308 _n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431502_3001327267098_1079800811_32840014_633988879 _n.jpg

i must take better pics i know.

[George]

wow, nice!

[Sarah]

fresh pics

ford fiesta OE front lip > NA DIY rear lip
.

Thats really nice, and would be quite cheap compared to the oem item, what shape fiesta is it from? my guess is Mark 5 (2002 -2008)??

Might have to tray this my self at some point.

[Clarence]

it's from a mk6 fiesta (http://data.motor-talk.de/data/galleries/0/58/5001/40449556/ford-fiesta-mk6-hatchback-car-6954165565477520696.jpg) it's really cheap: i found it XD

[Agent☣Orange]

Talked with the OP and we're going to change this thread to general DIY because it has many great ideas that can inspire all makes of the Miata.

[richterat83]

very cool thread

[cjsafski]

Lots of DIY in my car. Headlight cover, hood, eclipse headlights, intercooler setup, dual throttle bodies, supercharger idler, catch can, and probably much more that I can not think of right now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/IMG_7660.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/IMG_8164-1.jpg

I also made the led shift light that is in front of my gauges in this video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I7UDpLmTNU

[MiataLife]

^ Chris you are the DIY king.....you need a build thread so everyone can see all the things you have done....including the Volvo!

[cjsafski]

Never kept good photos of before and after for my miata or record of exactly what I did. Also it was a 6 or 7 year long project so I never made a build thread. Probably still will not cause I am lazy. Same reason why I have not done a thread for the volvo yet. Lazy

[dustinlib]

i like the eclipse lights, need to see how that was done.

[AMMendes]

Lots of DIY in my car. Headlight cover, hood, eclipse headlights, intercooler setup, dual throttle bodies, supercharger idler, catch can, and probably much more that I can not think of right now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/IMG_7660.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/IMG_8164-1.jpg

I also made the led shift light that is in front of my gauges in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I7UDpLmTNU


Can you get us more info on the shift light

[Agent☣Orange]

Lots of talented folks not getting a whole lot of props such as Dustin's gauge/start button panel, MX5's awesome trunk amp setup and many more before in this thread.

Just wanted to say that even though it may seem lukewarm in here, we're all taking note and appreciate your hard work, attention to detail and efforts photographing and posting here.

So many of these posts need their own DIY write ups because the ideas are so good.

Anyway, good work to all, keep it up. We're watching.





--> This is a good thread for handing out positive rep! <--

[xjdesertfox]

definitely want more info on the shift light. Before I go dropping 170 on a shift-i

[George]

water temp sensor adapter
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/483137_371782676187850_116586021707518_1192941_107 4348638_n.jpg

[richterat83]

I was going to be doing one of those this week

[cjsafski]

Here is a circuit diagram that I scribbled when I designed the shiftlight I posted earlier. I made some changes since then but I don't remember what exactly. Honestly if that's not enough info on what to do you probably shouldn't try making one. You should probably have a bit of a background with electronics and related equipment. My first one burst into smoke lol. Luckily I am a physicist so I have access to a lot of electronics equipment that helps a lot when making something like that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/1.jpg

And for the headlights. I have since changed the pivot arms since the way I described in this thread broke. I just shortened stock ones the second time around.

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=15227

[George]

Vent rings to replace the OEM pieces

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9094/24032012073.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8497/24032012075.jpg

[jnshk]

Those are some very sexy pieces, George!

[George]

Thanks!

[diabeetus]

george, those look sick! 2 thumbs up!

[George]

Thanks! Did some more stuff... rings are without the lenses cause I don't have any silicone/glue right now

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6880970698_19c9132b53_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970698/)
Vent rings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970698/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/6880970360_14c3561b94_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970360/)
HVAC knobs (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970360/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6880970566_585a1cd0d2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970566/)
NA independent gauges (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/6880970566/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/7027069551_20a3e1c867_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7027069551/)
NA independent (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7027069551/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

[diabeetus]

hey how much you sellin those AC panel knobs? ;)

[George]

they're not for sale yet... still need to tweak the a bit :)

[smac]

If you decide to sell the vent rings I'll definetly buy a set

[smac]

Made a transmission cover out of some of the vinyl I had left over
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg156/manails/mx5/PICT1416.jpg

Will take better photos once I get the car out of the garage and cleaned
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg156/manails/mx5/PICT1419.jpg

[diabeetus]

they're not for sale yet... still need to tweak the a bit :)

well they look great in the pics!! cant wait to see them in perfect form

[diabeetus]

hey smac, where did you get that fabric? i dont even know what its called so i couldnt find it online

[smac]

I got it from these guys http://www.ezboyinteriors.com/
Your best off just to ring them, they make it themselves and it will take a few weeks from when you order it

[diabeetus]

nice! bookmarked for later :3:

[Roadster]

Good stuff George!

[ebruner]

a few of my DIY's

Door cards
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5956060167_2a079fcc0b_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5992048066_3a9fe33509_b.jpg

Single Din stereo and block off plate
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z65/orlyerin/MiataStereo-2.jpg

[ebruner]

diy shorty console. I did this by cutting the console with a dremel and cut off wheel. Then using a pencil torch to heat the plastic and bend the part that holds the switches down. Once that was done it was assembled with plastiweld. I still need to hit it with some bondo and then sand/paint it. It's going to have to do for now though as i've got other ish that needs done.
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z65/orlyerin/EBB_6366.jpg

[richterat83]

Test fitting
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/e7a0cfb1.jpg

Potential gauge layout
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/f6740d26.jpg

And in the car
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/922b25b3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/bb122f87.jpg

Fits good

Radio is out, but since I unplugged the amp wires, my speakers started to whine with the rpms

I'll also be painting it black (either plastidip or something with a slightly rough finish)

[RyanxStorey]

This is just pure coincidence that I just made one too.
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/be02bf4a.jpg
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/161a29a2.jpg

I bought black vht to paint it today.

[George]

tried making a HVAC panel cover... and it doesn't really fit, so back to the drawing board lol

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/georgeCZ/IMG138.jpg

[George]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/7088106691_af93403dd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7088106691/)
NA HVAC addons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7088106691/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/7088106777_1fa6f7a3c8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7088106777/)
NA HVAC addons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7088106777/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

[RyanxStorey]

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/599a0b25.jpg
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/2072b588.jpg
Switches on my block off plate.

[George]

did the vent knob cover again, this time polished

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7103504421_e4b293f70a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7103504421/)
_MG_5149 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7103504421/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

[Agent☣Orange]

Very nice. I must have a set anodized black.

[RyanxStorey]

Made these.
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/boostedmiata/b9a3d015.jpg
For this
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/boostedmiata/79cbf3cf.jpg
Deleting my headlight motors. These allow me to have my headlights in an open position a closed position manually.

Edit:
Just sand blasted them
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/boostedmiata/b695bc99.jpg

[richterat83]

Autometer gauge installed

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/ffe1a4e3.jpg

[richterat83]

Before

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/647e9ab6.jpg

After

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/16192679.jpg

[Stealth97]

Very nice

[RyanxStorey]

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/3c372934.jpg
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/1078c016.jpg
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/da5b82a2.jpg
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff348/mopiwrestler112/ffdf8090.jpg

Just about finished

[richterat83]

These count?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Headlight%20retrofits/951d542b.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Headlight%20retrofits/60f77ab8.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Headlight%20retrofits/Protegeretro.jpg

[diabeetus]

^^sexy^^

[George]

I don't like the screwdriver slot on top of the OEM bolts so I made me a set without it

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/georgeCZ/IMG170.jpg

[iamdallas]

I don't like the screwdriver slot on top of the OEM bolts so I made me a set without it

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/georgeCZ/IMG170.jpg

How much!?

[dustywang]

I made some HID foglights for the turnsignal housing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/midnightkiddc2/2012-02-12194150.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/midnightkiddc2/2012-02-12194206.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/midnightkiddc2/2012-02-14193251.jpg

[diabeetus]

damn you can pretty much use those as your low beams

[Jace]

i made myself a camera mount on my rollbar's diagonal, enough to support my D90 with 11-16mm lens!

the thread pitch of the support bolt is a pretty generic size for cameras, so i'll get something with better video quality someday!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7326351984_a78a319c83_z.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4M9qd6hX5k

[Agent☣Orange]

That's pretty cool! You should do a short DIY showing the parts sed and where you got them.

[Agent☣Orange]

These count?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Headlight%20retrofits/951d542b.jpg

Um...hells yeah they count.



I don't like the screwdriver slot on top of the OEM bolts so I made me a set without it
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/georgeCZ/IMG170.jpg

And you didn't bother to make me a set?? I need those yesterday! Good job.

[dustin a]

I just got done making this shift knob, it is made from solid rock that I got when I was in Yosemite over the weekend

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t439/Dabbatoye/061212191408.jpg

[The Platypus]

Hm. That's pretty damn cool.

[cjsafski]

Made some more boost for my car. Info in my sig's build thread.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/2012-05-15_14-49-23_973.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/2012-05-27_16-01-26_531.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/2012-05-30_14-46-47_134.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Xekueins/IMG_2886.jpg

[jnshk]

Low-cost DIY BlendMount for my ScanGauge

3958

3959

3960

*Please ignore the aluminum bracket wrapped around the top and back of my ScanGauge. That was part of the previous mounting solution and I was not going to be able to remove it without a lot of trouble, so I just left it attached.

$4.56 - 6436K72 (McMaster-Carr) - Two-Piece Clamp-on Shaft Collar, Aluminum, 3/4" Bore, 1-1/2" OD, 1/2" Width
$2.90 - 93505A197 (McMaster-Carr) - Aluminum Male-Female Threaded Hex Standoff, 1/2" Hex, 1" Length, 1/4"-20 Screw Size
$6.62 - 98511A621 (McMaster-Carr) - Lightweight Aluminum Socket Head Cap Screw, 1/4"-20 Thread, 5/8" Length, Plain Silver, Pack of 10
(you can save some money by using a normal screw here)
$7.13 - 06484 (purchased locally) - 1' of 3M "Dual Lock" heavy duty velcro
(I highly recommend this over traditional velcro, as the adhesive used with this velcro should not sag/melt when it gets hot in the sun.)
Piece of scrap aluminum angle bar that I had on hand (it should be pretty cheap at your local hardware store)
1/4" lock washer that I had on hand (again, this should be inexpensive if you don't already have some)

Drill and tap 1/4"-20 hole in shaft collar.
Cut excess threads off end of standoff.
Apply loctite and insert standoff in collar.
Cut angle aluminum to length of Scangauge, use heat (optional) and hammer to flatten the aluminum from a 90-degree angle into the desired angle.
Mark and cut notch for data cable.
Drill 1/4" hole for bolting to standoff.
Cut and attach velcro to bracket and to ScanGauge.
If desired, mask velcro and paint bracket.
Mount shaft collar on mirror neck, mount bracket on shaft collar, attach ScanGauge to bracket.

[diabeetus]

thats bad ass dude ^ good job!

[George]

some more interior bling

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7471547440_01d952b201_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7471547440/)
Vent rings &amp; knob caps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7471547440/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

lenses are not yet in the rings

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7471547632_1643407c22_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7471547632/)
Needle caps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49634872@N07/7471547632/) by GeorgeCZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/49634872@N07/), on Flickr

[jerjozwik]

sigh... no one on CR seems to care, but im pretty damn proud of my new RHT brackets!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7641833572_43b9f896ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641833572/)
IMG_5569_RAW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641833572/) by jeremy! (http://www.flickr.com/people/godblessbotox/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7641823584_a764fc27e5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641823584/)
IMG_5557_RAW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641823584/) by jeremy! (http://www.flickr.com/people/godblessbotox/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7641826354_c2b6fb1d98_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641826354/)
IMG_5560_RAW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/godblessbotox/7641826354/) by jeremy! (http://www.flickr.com/people/godblessbotox/), on Flickr

[Freaky Roadster]

Easiest to post the thread links here but I've been making these:
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?3281-Billet-stalks

Original Nutz thread here:
http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=92717

I also made this:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/FreakyRoadster/Odds/17852b37.jpg

[Demon I Am]

any way to get you to make me just the center piece, if it's the same size as the Sazaire piece? my center piece fell off, and it looks wierd.

[Freaky Roadster]

The centre fell off :shocked: How was it supposed to be held on?
If you could tell me the dimensions I could probably make it but it sounds like it'll only fall off again.
Sounds like I should make a few more of my design :whistle:

[Demon I Am]

it's a 2 piece part. wait..... that IS an ignition trim ring, right? like this one:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_64tN-NXMHUc/TOkLMvlq6jI/AAAAAAAACko/GwKSL4kdfj0/s1600/button4.jpg


Or am I taking a totally wrong guess?

The center piece turns with the key, while the larger piece is mounted to the outer part of the lock cylinder. I used a thin scraping of silicone glue to hold it in place.

my center piece came off at some point and vamoosed.

[Freaky Roadster]

It certainly is an ignition cover plate. The centre on the one I made sits in a recessed section on the back, no way can it fall out. It's for a friend and should fit nicely by just using thick double sided tape or glue.
If you have some digital calipers or some way to measure for the missing piece I'd be more than willing to turn the piece up or maybe make another of my design if you like.
Bear in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

[jnshk]

I've been watching my IATs get outrageously hot lately due to the TX Summer heat & humidity and the mostly short, frequent, low-speed trips I've been making in my daily routine. For a few days I just drove around with the barn doors up, but that started to irritate me, so it was time for yet another project...

I started off with Adam's fantastic DIY write-up (found here: http://www.revlimiter.net/mods/duct_install.php) but instead of the carbon fiber duct I picked up a fiberglass piece from The Chassis Shop (http://secure.chassisshop.com/partlist/5731/ -- Model# C42-017). It turns out that this was a good thing, because I found that the OEM headlights are more restrictive in usable space than the Moss lopros. I had to hack up the duct a bit to fit (notched and bent it to follow the curve of the lid some) and I underestimated my clearance which meant adding a bit more fiberglass at the back as well.

Based on some of the info provided by Adam and also for visual balance, I folded the lid back and under to reinforce and make the rear edge more three dimensional.
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0460x.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0465x.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0466x.jpg

Fiberglass and I have a very antagonistic relationship, but I'm satisfied with my efforts this go-round. I'm not proud of my fiberglass work, but I am satisfied with it.
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0463x.jpg
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0464x.jpg

I still need to smooth everything up a bit and then paint and assemble. I also plan to add some filler to smooth the back edge of the lid where the air will pass through.
http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0467x.jpg

Not exactly a smooth start, but I think the worst of it is behind me now.

[ChrisSWT]

I'm pretty satisfied of my new center console. it was fun and interesting to work on it. Just need to get the arm rest done to complete the set.

4645

[richterat83]

Fresh left, finished right for a Mazdaspeed Protege

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/513700ed.jpg

[smac]

I'm pretty satisfied of my new center console. it was fun and interesting to work on it. Just need to get the arm rest done to complete the set.



That looks great, any more pics?

Where did you get the ring for around the shifter?

[ChrisSWT]

That looks great, any more pics?

Where did you get the ring for around the shifter?

I will post up more picture whenever im done with the arm rest.

For the ring, i got it from ebay. There is a lot, polished, chromed.

[iRoadster]

The other day I made some door pulls for about $1.
Took two 12" strips of webbed nylon from a boating store, folded them in half, stuck a grommet though them, and used the bits that hold the edge of the parcel shelf carpet down to mount it.
BOOM, yummy!

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/My%20Photography/Cars/P1070599-1.jpg

[ChrisSWT]

^ how does it feel for not having an arm rest ?

[iRoadster]

Quite a bit more comfortable. There's somewhere for my knee to go when I'm waiting a stoplights and whatnot.
I'm a small dude too, so I'd imagine this would be even more beneficial for bigger Miata owners.

I still need to find something to cover the hole for the door pocket though.

I also want to find some better nylon. The red is alright, but the weave could be better IMO. But then again, it was cheaper than a soda.

[jnshk]

Nice re-purposing of the top stoppers! Check out strapworks.com for some other choices on webbing. I found them to be affordable and offered lots of choices.

[iRoadster]

Cheers jnshk.

They've got rainbow striped webbing.:3:

[tsingson]

I like the pull straps. But I'm just not too sure about not having an arm rest.

[iRoadster]

My door panels never had an armrest, just the handle. So it's not like I'll be missing mine!:teehee:

[jnshk]

Figured I'd follow up on my headlight duct lid:

http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0503xc.jpg

http://www.somethingsquare.com/temp/project_fail/duct_headlight_lid/963_0504x.jpg

Unfortunately, it was not as effective as I had hoped. There is too much distance between the ducts and the intake, so while they do let air flow in, there is not adequate circulation/flow-path to get the cooler air to the intake. All it does is cool off my cruise control vacuum pot. :P It should come in handy once I go turbo and relocate my intake though.

[tsingson]

Would the rivets disrupt any flow over/through the duct?

[jnshk]

I've thought about that too. It is possible that they may disrupt laminar flow (I think) and make the duct less effective, but I don't think they will render the ducts useless. The naca duct triangle windows that I had a couple years ago really flowed a large volume of air despite having rivets that attached them. I think that the duct is in a high enough pressure zone that if pressure inside the engine bay could be relieved then they would flow very well.

[iRoadster]

Take one old Pioneer receiver. Pluck off some knobs. No that's not a euphemism.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/My%20Photography/Cars/P1070681.jpg

Shove them into your HVAC controls.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/My%20Photography/Cars/P1070711.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/My%20Photography/Cars/P1070712.jpg

…….http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh279/iRoadster/14493-animated_giftagme.gif

[wannafbody]

Cool idea

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Love it!

[new2mx5]

DiY bikini top, Suzuki Samurai top, front bow, PVC, some d rings, strapping and time.

DIY, mirror mounts

DIY, stripes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/calvinstoy/11-2011018-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/calvinstoy/11-2011002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/calvinstoy/11-2011001-1.jpg

[turbotyla]

Oem nb subframe notched for the v6 swap and the enginemounts. Waiting for the v6
in this picture is was only tack welded. it is welded solid now.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn173/turbotylaa/2012-06-24_18-54-53_765.jpg

oil pan for the v6 before the bottom,baffling and sump.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn173/turbotylaa/2012-10-06_14-03-40_611.jpg

[Freaky Roadster]

Been making acetal gear knobs
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq103/FreakyRoadster/I%20Made%20It/IMG_5492.jpg

[bigx5murf]

I just got done making this shift knob, it is made from solid rock that I got when I was in Yosemite over the weekend

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t439/Dabbatoye/061212191408.jpg

I want one

[richterat83]

Finally got busy on my led tails

Theretrofitsource red 120mm xbled rings

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b612/richterat83/d666cd8cf5aff83e8ab3bffad85938b5_zps46ea6ff2.jpg

[Martin]

Finally got busy on my led tails

Theretrofitsource red 120mm xbled rings

So, you're no longer selling the car?

[richterat83]

Still am, but doesn't mean I can't still work on it.

I've had the LEDs for months, just finally had time to try installing them

[OptionXIII]

I decided to make a disappearing license plate bracket, because offset mounts look gross.

Virginia law clearly states that the plate cannot swing, so I carry a 90* piece of steel and some duct tape to "fix" it on the spot if the law has any more problems with my car. For shows or whatever, I can stick something in the grill to hold the license plate always up.

I cut the aluminum piece based on a CAD drawing (Cardboard Aided Design) to dodge things in the mouth area. If you couldn't tell, I used only a drill, tin snips, and a dremel to make this. It bolts up to the white plastic bumper. I chose to cut the license plate a bit shorter vertically so that it would clear the grill without being right at the front of the bumper. It's all held together with stainless steel rivets.

https://i.imgur.com/D9qza9Q.jpg

Stationary, it looks like this.

https://i.imgur.com/6Na3Pua.jpg

At about 15 MPH this happens

https://i.imgur.com/GMOd6I5.jpg

[Demon I Am]

Very clever

[theothersawyer]

Very nice!

[Dave737]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DPKf7y1F-Q

[OptionXIII]

As much as I'd love to claim credit for the idea, it was inspired by a Thompson Automotive product. They want $30 + shipping. This cost me $12 for the stainless piano hinge, I had all the other rivets and bolts lying around. But mine sits further back and seems to fold up flatter because there's less material and I cut the plate a bit.

[Andy]

That looks way cool, but I have to ask. Is it legal?

[Vegard]

Just read the text Andy, it's all there.

Nicely done, I have the same plan!