Thought I’d stick up a little thread of my other motor/money pit.
I have had a few MX5’s (Roadsters) this being my 4th. I sold my last one September 2019 and instantly regretted it! So the next day I text my mate who I new had this one sat around not being used. And we struck a deal for £300 😁
My mate and his brother used this car for track days and as such it was actually set up very well and has some nice goodies on it. Quite a rare spec for a roadster too. And surprisingly solid.
The car is actually an R-Ltd (not RS) unfortunately. But that does mean lightened flywheel and a few other bits.
The owner before my mate had a nightmare machine polishing the lively dark blue paint and ruined the car so sprayed it matte black which hasn’t faired so well hence the name of “The Shed”
So it’s a 1.8 16v with all the chassis bracing and strut braces etc.
It has GAZ gold pro coilovers.
A Cusco roll bar (now removed, as I didn’t fit)
A mix of Yoko Ad08r and federal 595rsr tyres.
4-2-1 manifold
Decat
Cobalt exhaust
It’s, great to drive and just wants more and more punishment. But it does look a state lol.
When I got the car it had no MOT so I set about getting ready for one. I just needed to free off the brakes, sort out the fog light and number plate light.
Fog light was a broken cable so easy fix
Number plate lamp was the wrong size bulb fitted so that was easy to sort.
And she passed with no issues!
I’ll add the next section to the tale in a bit!
I have had a few MX5’s (Roadsters) this being my 4th. I sold my last one September 2019 and instantly regretted it! So the next day I text my mate who I new had this one sat around not being used. And we struck a deal for £300 😁
My mate and his brother used this car for track days and as such it was actually set up very well and has some nice goodies on it. Quite a rare spec for a roadster too. And surprisingly solid.
The car is actually an R-Ltd (not RS) unfortunately. But that does mean lightened flywheel and a few other bits.
The owner before my mate had a nightmare machine polishing the lively dark blue paint and ruined the car so sprayed it matte black which hasn’t faired so well hence the name of “The Shed”
So it’s a 1.8 16v with all the chassis bracing and strut braces etc.
It has GAZ gold pro coilovers.
A Cusco roll bar (now removed, as I didn’t fit)
A mix of Yoko Ad08r and federal 595rsr tyres.
4-2-1 manifold
Decat
Cobalt exhaust
It’s, great to drive and just wants more and more punishment. But it does look a state lol.
When I got the car it had no MOT so I set about getting ready for one. I just needed to free off the brakes, sort out the fog light and number plate light.
Fog light was a broken cable so easy fix
Number plate lamp was the wrong size bulb fitted so that was easy to sort.
And she passed with no issues!
I’ll add the next section to the tale in a bit!