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In this video I show you how i went about a rear bumper cut on my MX5. There's plenty of different methods out there, this is what worked for me. Measure twice, cut once and be PATIENT! _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube MUSIC: Liquicity Music Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads ]]> Sun 26 Nov 2017 20:30:08 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9879/project-mx5-diy-mx5-miata-rear-bumper-cut/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9908/project-mx5-how-to-remove-external-door-handles-mirrors-trim-door-cards/
In this quick video I show you how to strip your doors down and remove the door cards, external door handles, rubber trim and mirror. In my case I did this to prep for wrapping. It's a lot easier to wrap your doors, mirrors and handles if they're not on the car. To reinstall, simply reverse the process. Please keep in mind that the car is not secure all the time that the handles are removed. _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Music: Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords ]]> Sun 22 Oct 2017 20:33:43 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9908/project-mx5-how-to-remove-external-door-handles-mirrors-trim-door-cards/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9911/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-4-mounting-the-front-bar-wrap-sneak-peek/
It's been almost 3 months now since I started the facelift from NB1 to NB2, but I've finally had time to prepare and wrap the front bumper, which means it's now time to install it! In this video I'll show you how to retrofit the mounting brackets from the NB1 bumper on to the NB2 bumper so it can be mounted using the original clips, as well as a few other small mods required to make it fit. _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Music: Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords ]]> Sat 21 Oct 2017 20:34:25 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9911/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-4-mounting-the-front-bar-wrap-sneak-peek/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9935/september-2017-update-development-car-android-head-unit-wrapping-and-more/
In this quick video I give you a run down on what to expect over the coming weeks on Boosted Autos. I've dropped a bit behind schedule with the MX5 the last few weeks due to family illness, but there's a tonne of cool stuff in the pipeline! ]]> Sat 16 Sep 2017 20:36:51 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9935/september-2017-update-development-car-android-head-unit-wrapping-and-more/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9949/how-to-wrap-a-car-part-1-preparing-the-body-for-wrapping/
Over the weekend I got started on prepping the MX5 bodywork for wrapping. There's quite a few little dents and marks which need to be fixed up before wrapping the car to ensure a quality and long lasting result. I'm not a professional, and I've deliberately kept this video relatively vague because I'm sure there's a tonne of stuff I'm doing wrong. That said, I was able to achieve the desired result so I guess I can't have screwed up too badly! Either way, let me know what I could improve on in the comments and I'll note these things in the next video so we can continue to learn together as a community! _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Music: Procrastination by Kenny Segal https://soundcloud.com/kennysegal/ Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/IhJhRp9XjrI Gardnsound: http://gardnsound.com/ ]]> Sun 03 Sep 2017 20:38:55 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9949/how-to-wrap-a-car-part-1-preparing-the-body-for-wrapping/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10007/demon-eyes-part-2-how-to-install-a-remote-switch-in-your-car/
In this video I complete my Demon Eyes installation by wiring them up to the MX5 with a remotely controlled switch. The switch is active at all times, meaning I can turn the lights (or any other accessory I connect) on and off any time i want from up to about 100m away, even when the car is off. COOL! This same switch can be used to control just about any accessory you like. This particular module handles up to 5A of current, but you could always use it to trigger an auxiliary relay that handles more current if you needed to. Remote horn, anyone? PARTS USED: *Remote controlled latching Relay Module: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-12V-10A-Relay-1CH-Wireless-RF-Remote-Control-Switch-Transmitter-Receiver-GT/192157302539?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 *20A JOWX Connector T-Type: http://panacom.gobizkorea.com/catalog/product_view.jsp?blogId=panacom&pageNo=1&pageVol=6&listStyle=A&objId=1121128 *15A Wire *7mm heatshrink *2x Spade Connectors *In line fuse cartridge with 5A Fuse *2x 2 pin connectors (from any auto or electronics store) _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Music: Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords Gardnsound: Livid and GARDNSOUND. Full song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46HplfwTOAA&t=21s&authuser=0 ]]> Thu 03 Aug 2017 20:46:57 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10007/demon-eyes-part-2-how-to-install-a-remote-switch-in-your-car/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9994/project-mx5-august-update-wheels-tyres-coilovers-wrap-and-more/
Here's a quick video update on what you can expect over the coming weeks from Project MX5. As you can see, the car is in a bit of a state at the moment, with a few "half done" mods that need to be finished off. I also have coilovers and Wrap ready to happen! My aim is to have it back on the road properly and off to some motorkhana in the very near future. As I mentioned in the video, I am a total n00b with most of the stuff I'm going to be doing over the next little while, so any comments or suggestions are VERY welcome! _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Music: Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords ]]> Thu 03 Aug 2017 20:45:34 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/9994/project-mx5-august-update-wheels-tyres-coilovers-wrap-and-more/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10016/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-3-indicator-parker-wiring/
In this video we continue on where we left off in Part 2, and complete our NB2 headlight swap by wiring up the Indicators and Parking Globes. No fancy tricks or complex wiring here, but there are a few thigns you need to do to get plugs to reach and sockets to fit. If you missed the Part 2 showing how to correctly wire up the High and Low Beam circuit so that it functions exactly like a real NB2, WITH working High Beam Indicator Lamp on the dash, make sure you check out PART 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJbmIKp2KM _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Category Autos & Vehicles MUSIC: Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords ]]> Sat 29 Jul 2017 20:48:10 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10016/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-3-indicator-parker-wiring/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10025/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-2-high-low-beam-wiring-with-working-high-beam-indicator/
After many hours of trawling through various wiring diagrams and internet forums, it was starting to seem like there was no way to get the Low Beam to remain on whilst the High Beam is active without it stopping the High Beam indicator light on the dash from working. With a lot of trial and error, but surprisingly no blown fuses, I was able to design a circuit that achieves what I was starting to think was impossible. The trick is to use relays to trigger the new High and Low Beams, with the rolling ground used to trigger the relays. In this video I show you how to replicate what I have done, complete with wiring diagrams, how to build, and how to install. Parts Used (available at most electronics stores): 15A Automotive cabling - 6m Red - 1m Black 2x 9005 connectors 2x 9006 connectors 5x ring terminals 3x spade connectors 6mm Heatshrink (Black) 6mm Heatshrink (Red) 2x 30 Fused 4pin Horn Relay 2x 30A Horn Relay Plugs 1x Fuse Cartridge (60A Fuse) _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Category Autos & Vehicles Music: Livid and GARDNSOUND. Full song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46HplfwTOAA&t=21s Liquicity Records Bensound dizzy by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xseXbA2N6D0 Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs ]]> Mon 24 Jul 2017 20:48:57 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10025/mx5-miata-nb-facelift-part-2-high-low-beam-wiring-with-working-high-beam-indicator/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10033/project-mx5-how-to-install-tail-light-led-rings/
In this video I show you how to disassemble your Miata MX5 tail lights to install 120mm LED Rings. IMPORTANT: This modification requires the lights to sit for around 24 hours in order for the silicon to cure, so don't start this mod if you won't have time to finish it and need to drive your car. or buy a spare set of tail lights! Purchase the LED Rings I used here: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-headlight-accent-lights/led-halo-angel-eye-headlight-accent-lights/49/#/attributes/13 If you nee3d more glue to seal the lights back up, you want to buy: https://www.amazon.com/RetroRubber-Grade-Butyl-Headlight-Sealant/dp/B01N5PM29J Special thanks to TheTightShirts for his video on the same subject which was a big help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh7HoJ_tVkc _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Category Autos & Vehicles MUSIC: Liquicity Records: https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords Easier to fade feat madi larson - A Himitsu Icy Vindur - A Himitsu Dizzy by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xseXbA2N6D0 ]]> Mon 17 Jul 2017 20:51:08 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10033/project-mx5-how-to-install-tail-light-led-rings/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10059/project-mx5-how-to-fix-heater-return-o-ring-coolant-leak-replacing-coolant/
In this video I show you how to how to fix the common problem of the leaking o-ring that seals the linkage between the back of the water pump and the heater return hard-line on an MX5 Miata. The video also explains how to remove the exhaust heat shield, and drain/replace coolant, including bleeding/burping the cooling system. _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Category Autos & Vehicles MUSIC: Provided by Liquicity Records. https://soundcloud.com/liquicityrecords ]]> Sun 11 Jun 2017 20:56:01 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10059/project-mx5-how-to-fix-heater-return-o-ring-coolant-leak-replacing-coolant/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10083/project-mx5-diagnosing-leaks-finishing-wiper-restoration-fix-engine-or-swap-it/
In this video I finish off my wiper arm restoration, and begin to diagnose multiple fluid leaks on the car, including oil and coolant leaks. From here we will monitor the oil leaks for a while to determine jsut how bad they are, then make a decision on whether we spend money on repairing this engine, or go straight for an engine swap. _____________________________________________________ Got an idea for a video? - Let me know in the comments below Check out the Boosted Autos Website: - http://www.boostedautos.net Enjoying the free content and want to support this channel? https://www.patreon.com/boostedautos Get involved on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boostedautos Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boosted_autos !!!DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!! www.boostedautos.net/youtube Category Autos & Vehicles MUSIC: Dizzy by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xseXbA2N6D0 Always (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jIiE1ezj4cs Warm by Joey Pecoraro https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uFZ9rvvrpHc ]]> Sat 20 May 2017 21:00:31 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/10083/project-mx5-diagnosing-leaks-finishing-wiper-restoration-fix-engine-or-swap-it/