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Hi, thanks for the message. On the metal push in adaptor, yes, there's a grommet that fits into the bulkhead before you push in the pipe, however I also suggest in the paperwork you should reuse the foam gasket off the original part. As for the nitrile barrier, that is a twin layer of nitrile fitted already, so you only need to fit the pipe to the car. Cheers Dave

You are most welcome

Glad it helped, I just like to do belt and braces, however, glad you were able to find a shortcut.

WOW, you are the first person that has said this, what set up did you buy, and what is the car set up. The nitrile barrier is pre-installed on the kit, did you follow the fitting instructions?. I have it on mine, no suppressor, header, hks backbox and I can hear it. Have you fitted the suppressor? Send me an email and we will sort it out. thanks!

Hi, are you still loving it?? Sure I can sort that out for you, what are you after? However the one you have will be identical to the OEM pipe/Bolt in version. Didn't you buy 2 tho? thanks Dave

No problem!

Hi, yes they are, you can either buy directly from me, or off ebay. cheers!

@davedoesit I tried the link in the description but it's saying invalid. Could you let me have it here please? Thanks 👍

That's really weird, I tried it and it loaded... anyway try this, any problems let me know...www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266873954518

Yep, indeed, only thing, be extremely careful you don't ram the hard wire into the loom and cause damage.

Hi Bryce, thanks for that, you are my first plastic and budget sale!! woop woop. Hope you love it when you get it. Its not my fav, however I wanted to offer every option especially as a lad is using these in his sale version of the pipe. Any issues or your just not happy do let me know! Oh and the suppressor, goes in the end of the adaptor...cheers! Dave

@@davedoesit Thanks Dave! I'll keep you posted on how it goes!

Hi, This had about 35k miles so under 60K KM. Most go around this mileage. Cheers

Glad it helped

Hi, thanks for the message, the stock sound tube has a gasket internally that stops the flow and on the vehicles that don't have a stock sound tube, these have a block there, so no, not blocking anything. In real life terms, I personally prefer the other tube and metal ends, as the others sound too fake to me, however its a completely personal choice. There is definitely a sound difference in real life too. Is what ok from the mechanical perspective? the assembly or the budget pipe? I have been running a oem type with metal screw in end for over 2 years with no issues. Hope that helps. :)

@@davedoesit Thanks for the response! You answered my "mechanical" question which was pertaining to the flow. When you say you prefer the "other" tube, I assume you're saying you prefer the OEM style tube? Thanks for putting this kit together. Great timesaver for folks who don't want to spend hours tinkering and refining. I just gotta decide which tube for me and then I'll be ordering the no-nut LHD version for use in the USA!

I do prefer the oem style pipe personally, however I had to offer a budget version as someone else is selling that style. Funnily enough, not sold one yet tho!

@@davedoesit unfortunately, it doesn't look like you ship to Pennsylvania, US. So perhaps I do have to spend hours tinkering...or find this copycat ebay listing :(

@@andrewyeung7317 Apologies eBay has been a complete Pain in my A over the last week, something changed and my listing became a violation, now it's taken global shipping off... geese. I have put it back on now, let me know if it's not there. However, I have shipped to USA many times, so should be sorted. If you want to buy direct from me though, if it's cheaper, shipping is normally £14-18. All the best.

Hi, no worries at all I will stick it in the details as well, they are from polybush www.polybush.co.uk/?s=27al+blue&post_type=product Cheers!

@@davedoesitThanks! Appreciate it. :)

Hi, Thanks for your message, I have had 2 messages to say they struggled with fitting the nut to the LHD car, so I have designed a "push" in one. Not had any other complaints from the 100 kits Ive sold. Hope that helps!

Hi, Yes the kit is almost identical, just some new additions to the types. Get it installed, you'll love it!! Cheers...

Hi, thanks for the message. Interesting... so the metal push in one is pushed into a rubber grommet, so is isolated. I'm not sure what rattling sounds you heard, however, I've got hard suspension, uprated arb, diff mounts and chassis braces. I also think I have a clunk from my suspension I can't find... however, for these videos the screw in adaptors weren't bolted down, the rest should were as fitted.. hope thar helps.. cheers

Dave Hmm , that's kind of intriguing? 😮 I Wish I could use *your favorite combo* 🤔 But because of the no need to use threaded nut due to dashboard access issues I am uncertain? 😯😳 The aluminium push in adapter and OEM style pipe Is probably the best solution, if it has a rubber-grommet between the chassis,and push-in adapter? is it mostly plug and play the rest of the install? Are there any revisions to the rubber glove solution? Is it a more engineered membrane cover now? With also a filter? Also the supplied supressor(sound reduction) does it sound the same just lower volume???? I have Goodwin Racing Roadstersport Super-street Single-Tip Exhaust, that will soon go on the car, and compliment its sound, so not sure if I will need to have the suppressor installed for the best soundballance??? 😂 I fear that my car will approch RACE-CAR volume next time I get everything installed.. Hopefully NOT, and it's a tolerable but kind of loud, atleast not stock/OEM.. 😅😅 Also, Could you please reply back on my Ebay message Dave?? Thanks in advance. 👍 Thanks RedMX5NorwayGuy

Hi Rune, I have replied on Ebay, strange if you haven't received it... if I were you, I'd go for the push in metal one. I attach a document on how to fit it, the oem part has a gasket on it, which I say peel off and add to this one, so extra protection there. Next fit this first before the exhaust to hear it, and as its a push in part, you can easily fit or remove the suppressor. I am envious of your exhaust, I wanted that one... The glove is long gone, a twin nitrile membrane is now stock and assembled, so you just fit the pipe and enjoy! Cheers!

Hi, there is yes!

I’m about to order. I daily my car so it can’t be too loud, which version would you recommend? Also, mine is a 2024 ND3, have you fitted into a 2024 yet as I know the OEM sound tube is slightly different?

@@Throttle.Monkey Morning! I have just sold one to a ND3, however he has done loads of mods so we had to do a different set up for him. Looking at photos of the ND3 engine bay it looks the same set up, however you will know better than me, maybe send me an email with a picture of it? (my email is in the video description) I daily my car too and I don't run a suppressor, however it only really gets exiting when you are putting the power down over 4k. I find the budget pipes make the sound more raw and I think the plastic end makes it sound a little fake, however it is a completely personal choice. Cheers!

@@davedoesit hi mate, got side tracked but I’m on your eBay store now. Does your kit retain the convoluted section of pipe which is already fitted to the car, like in one of your previous videos? I’m thinking the convoluted section combined with the smoother oem version would be a good combo which I think you were running on your own car.

Morning, Yes, I am working on one for cars that don't have the OEM convoluted pipe, however the kits I sell at the moment are to add to the OEM pipe, I find this makes the best natural sound. This is what I am running on my car yes. Cheers Dave

Hi, good question, I was concerned about that too, however there is a big air hab between the two. Cheers!

Hi, It certainly will, I have a stock intake and K&N filter, which does NOTHING.... haha... watch my other video (latest) th-cam.com/video/padWSjqhua8/w-d-xo.html and you'll hear the difference... Glove is old hat and gone now. Cheers!

​@@davedoesit so you recommend us to put a sponge instead of gloves+cloth? I tried gloves but I didn't like it that much 😅 now I will try glove+cloth

​@AntiHurdaci well, if you have my pipe which I engineered, you'd have a barrier in there, if your using something you've put together, I can't answer that. In my latest video you can see and hear the tubes...cheers!

You're so welcome!

Good to know, thanks!

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

I used to be yes! Had about 5 over my time, however the mx I can just drive without the need or rebuilding it each time... haha.. I'm working on a store for the things I make, however for now you can buy direct from me or go on Ebay. As for the sounds, I think the oem style sounds more throttle body, the plastic ends sound fake. I've had the oem style on for about 2 years and I grin every time I drive.. As from the mx5 community, this went worldwide on there a year ago, which gave me a massive buzz. I've seen people say best mod for little money.. but... that's just me.. haha... cheers!

@@davedoesit cool might want to support you then! what's your ebay store name?

Hi, thanks, I don't have an ebay store either, haha, seems like I need to up my game... I've added a load of text to the details on the video now, and renamed it, they email and ebay address are in there. Bluenokesy is my ebay name. Cheers

I still suffer a little after a long journey, but better yes and now I've added on hepco and becker protectors,. Cheers

Really glad it helped you out! Cheers!!

Good luck!

@@davedoesit stupid question, but what thickness ply did you use, see I've just noticed that the old ply I had in my van was 3mm thick, I've ordered 6mm and these fixings fly into the old 3mm , but don't get close in the 6mm. 😩

Hi, my panels were 5.5mm to 6mm, so unless the fixings you have are different to mine, you should be ok. only thing I did to help was chamfer each side and cut the ear slightly on the fixing. Cheers

@@davedoesit yeah I did see that you cut the point down. Mine seem to have been made for 3mm ply and I can't see any online that actually say they're for 6mm . The diagrams they've got don't display the measurement in-between head and thread. I've already ordered, precut boards (which didn't fit) , made my own panel with what seems to be the wrong thickness of ply and now this. This is beginning to break me 😂

I "think I still have a load of mine, so if you local to mk, i can give you them, or I can send. lastly I think the ones I ordered were from Harrisons trim. Cheers!

Hi Stefan, I replied straight away, sorry you didn't get it, just sent it again. Cheers Dave

I sent you an email too

Hi, the OEM style pipe is the one I have sold all across the world, the budget pipe is a cheap version, which is the same as another seller is now selling ( I think this is nasty personally ) this is the same for the end, you can have cheap plastic ( same as previous comment ) or the metal one that I designed and tested and have sold across the world. If your car has the sound tube on already, then the "no" for the 1.5 is the answer as you don't need the longer tube and the 90 degree adaptor. Hope this helps!

Ah... that makes total sense, knew there was a clever person than me out there! cheers!!

Glad it helped

it is if you have carpeted under it... it totally agree...

Awesome, thanks for letting us know.. 😀

I'll try to, I'm away for a bit. However, I routed it down the left side, through the oem wiring routing, which was a bit of a pain. My usb has now failed, so I have swapped it, new video coming!

@@davedoesit awesome , thanks mate much appreciated

Cows, trucks, diggers, dogs, cars and motorbikes, then there are pedestrians too... mad as a box of frogs over here haha

Hi, no problem, happy to answer any questions. My Car is an ND2, so it was designed around this, however works on ND1 as well. Cheers!!

Awesome, glad it helped! :)

Hi, it's an interesting subject, I spent months getting it right (for me) I'm now tuning to improve for you guys. The glove has now been replaced by a membrane, however, the glove has been on my car for well over a year and still going strong... cheers!

Hi, not teaching you to suck eggs, however, have you got the power and earth cables confused, If memory serves me, its either the grey or brown that is the lamp feed which is the one you dont want to connect. Simple multi meter check will confirm. However, did you check the part worked before you installed it? lots of AmaChina stuff is rubbish. Lastly it could be the fuse if you managed to touch the wires together when the car was on, its a 15A fuse in position 12, 3rd on in top right fusebox under the cupholder.

@@davedoesit thanks for replying man! Potentially faulty unit, have switched back to test old unit and re charger still works on that. It could be incorrect +/- on the new unit I suppose, I can't turn it as there's a grove in the plug so it only fits one way.. I'll try and figure if the new unit is faulty. Can't see any for sale with the light cable as well! I guess they gave up on that idea

Hi, bit confused by your light cable comment... Best way is to take the connector off the pins and fit the pins directly to the usb unit. however, to try it, get two wires, put one in the + and put on the + of the usb , then do the same for the - to the neg of the usb then try to see if it works. It may be that in using the plug onto the usb, you are getting the wires to the wrong places.

As in: I cant see any new cup holder units for sale that have three wires going to the lighter/charger. They all seem to have 2. But the original I took out, had three in it. Anyways, I'll see what I can figure out and let you know! Thanks for taking the time man ​@@davedoesit

You do yes, however its only the lower parts and if you take your time its only a few screws. :)

Really stoked it helped! 👍

Mine was a low level vehicle so didn't have electric windows or anything, so that's why I went for non MFA. However, if you are planning to upscale your clock to a later version or one with a screen in it, then you will need a MFA one. Hope that helps. Just remember, that if its a low level, you will need to change the BCM to a high level one to make it work. :)

Glad I could help, I am actually in Milton Keynes so not a million miles apart, if your down this way, we could do it, or I could lend you them... cheers

Glad you like it! and thanks for the feed back! have fun with the new driving experience!

Glad it helped

Hi, no wires were cut in the installation, the only wires were put into a joining t-piece plug male and female. The connector was a male and female "T" ..... search for "2 Way-T Black Pin Motorcycle Electrical Wiring Multi-Connector 6.3mm Terminals". I have since changed the connector to a Roc+ waterproof usb as the one fitted failed. cheers!

Glad the video helped, unfortunately not no, however all I did was trim a bit off the USB lip so it fitted flush, on a corner (yes round things don't have corners, however you get my drift haha), then lightly touched the hole so the usb was a really tight fit (encase I wanted to return to a cig point) then connected the + and - to it. cheers!

Glad it helped 👍

Hi, i fitted a twin usb with a rubber boot, however, it has since failed, so ive replaced it with a Rokk+ Charge twin usb and designed a bracket to hold it on the handlebar bolts, ill try to put a video up today. i might sell the brackets, or the design to help you guys out.. cheers Dave

Yes, they worked perfectly, admittedly the old OEM repair was to replace the hub, however now we can just replace the bushes, so get them to do that, or if your local to Milton Keynes, I can do it for you!

@@davedoesit how much would you charge for replacing those if i take the hubs out or how much would you aks for lending the tool alone. Just picked up ND 2015 plate from Nottingham with 50k on the clock. DUring test drive did not notice nothing, checked if there is any play on the wheels but didnt find any issues. Two days later over a speed bump i noticed the knocking noise from the rear of the car thinking its the jack or something else lose in the boot but couldnt locate any lose objects. Its only when i sarched online for the knocking noise on the ND model i found your video. I am in Bedford btw. thanks

Hi, I won't be able to help you until after the 28th July, but only max 2 hrs mot massive... depends if you want me to order the bushes for you too. Best come meet me and I'll check it out then go from there if it helps?

Im back if you want a link up. cheers!