Mr K
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Jan 22, 2006 16:57:34 GMT
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Not exactly retro but heres my brothers mk1 MX-5     The mods so far: - Full stainless exhaust with 4-2-1 tubular manifold and decat pipe. - removed hood (weight saving - room making) - custom made sub box with 5" focal sub - front and rear strut / chassis braces - cone air filter - sparco steering wheel - 15" enkie alloys - 4 degree extra advanced ignition timing 94hp at the wheels, 118 at the flywheel. Sub box:  interior:  engine:  Exhaust manifold:  planned mods are: - supercharger - lowering |
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Jan 22, 2006 17:17:59 GMT
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Nice. new-blue-smartie-colour, I have changed my tune about these recently, don't know if ones on my list but would like to try one on a twisty track. planned mods sound like the way forward. Great.
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Nathan
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Mazda MX-5 1600 - 1991Nathan
@bgtmidget7476
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Jan 22, 2006 19:23:06 GMT
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My sister had the version after that called the nevada, it had heated grey leather buckets, Grey hood, 17" alloys and I cant remember the CC but was greater than 1.6. I love them all the models look nice even the latest one. Sweet ride you bro has there. How much are these MK1 versions these days
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With those white wheels it looks like the Wheeler Dealers one! Show him these pictures and play him the words 'low and wide' while he's asleep.    |
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Jan 23, 2006 18:04:14 GMT
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Nice I really like those little mazdas. Can I make a recommendation for your brother. Either try to move the airflow meter and filter to the drivers front inner wing or try to get some cool air ducted towards it otherwise he will end up with less power than normal though admittedly it will sound better. Even though the exhaust has a heatshield above it they still end up pretty warm there  |
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Last Edit: Jan 23, 2006 18:04:45 GMT by PhoenixC
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Jan 23, 2006 18:39:23 GMT
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Nice...very almost retro imo. liking the Lotus Elan'ness of it.
Needs to be lower, but i think the wheels/colour combination looks good.
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Jan 23, 2006 20:06:18 GMT
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I've always liked these, crackin' little car. I almost bought one, but got my 106 rallye instead. Ignore what people say, and rate it by the smiles per minute on the race track.
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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Mazda MX-5 1600 - 1991Davenger
@dminifreak
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Jan 23, 2006 22:00:47 GMT
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I'd say they're retro, especially as they've just bought out a new shape one.
Great little cars, my mate had one, we used to thrash the hell out of it.
Only problem was that everyone automatically assumed we were gay ;D
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