MX-5 OC Forum

This is the case, what do I need to do to cure!! Thanks 

Hi there, Is anyone aware of cure for an irritating noise which comes from behind the drivers seat (above your right shoulder. This is where I at least think it is coming from. To describe it would be a metallic noise, almost a “tinging” noise when driving over uneven surfaces. This is for my 56 plate MX5 MK3.   If you have any ...

Thanks Rich, I took my car to Mazda and they thought it could be clutch drag as you mention but haven't really come across it. They did however put my car up and test it - when the car made the noise the rear wheels would turn slightly, is this the clutch drag you referred to? What was interesting is they put a brand new MX up to compare and ...

Hi - does anyone have or know of a pair going cheap? Second hand is fine. Thanks in advance Ben

Hi Mike Did you get this resolved or identify what it was? Looks like I have something similar. Your help would be much appreciated Thanks Ben

Good to hear it! Apologies for the confusion, I saw Ozzi and assumed you were from Australia. However it would be spelt Aussie. Anyway I live in Luton and work in Watford so not far from you at all. Give a shout if you need anything. If you can recommend anywhere to take my Mazda for repairs/servicing etc. that would be very ...

 Thank you, this an answer I was looking for.

Hi there, Apologies if I didn't say so but thanks for helping to identify the noise. Strangely enough I bought the felt as a set from Poundland!! Let me know if you have any luck, I can always help you get some. Ben

Hi Guys, Still getting used to my MX-5 MK3 and wondered if anyone finds it more tough to get into 5th gear than the others? There is no clunk or anything you just need to apply more effort than 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. Thanks in advance Ben

Hey Jenny Please see the below links giving you an idea of what I did, mind you the noise may have come back but then again I may just be ...