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just to say hi to all being a newbie, what do you guys reckon? i have a few classics but would you say my mx5 is a modern retro car, as it was based on the 60s/70s +4 lotus elan,
i've decided to build my own turbo kit for this car & make it look similar to old lotus elan, rather than crappy J body kits and bull curse word bhp figures, any idea's would be good,
what a cracking show RCS was again, some top motors, i was dribblin, the highlight for me was the turbocharged imps, mick roger matt black tina & the orange avenger with 7 x 13's feckin awesome!!! ;D
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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Hello hello! ,.. MX5 is definatly future retro. Retro styling one now is a very cool idea. Keep us updated on the project
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Mike D
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hello to allMike D
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welcome
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Davenger
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hello to allDavenger
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Well, it being a Mk1 MX5, I'd say it's already retro. Why did they ever change the styling? The pop up headlights were ace, the modern MX5 isn't half as good looking, and all because the lights are set into the front panel.
Oh, yeah, hello ;D
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Helo thar! Nice mota'
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Stu
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Hiya They had a forced indution Mx5 in last months EVO mag in the road/track car feature thingy. Can't remember if it was supercharged or turbo'd though - good idea either way! ;D
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'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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I've nothing against MX5s...as far I'm concerned you're very welcome. I've seen a few MX5s done in a Retro stylie and they work brilliantly...hats off to ya!
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Hello, and welcome.
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like.
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Nick
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love little mx5's wouldnt have one myself because i like a roof over my head, but great little cars. some of the J drift Mx5's that pop up look great.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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this is the look of mx5 i'm going for as my car is the same colour, i'm diggin the arches as they are simular to those on daz's 750hp cossie dolly very leyland works style, don't know where or who i could get those arches from what do ya reckon? is this a retro flavour mx5!
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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Hello there
Forced inducted MX5 sounds good to me, I love that supa low white one, tidy with deep dish mmmmmm. I say don't go for minilights tho, something fresh, small and wide!
As for the turbo, go for it! The majority of the kits for the MX5 are supercharged, but turbo is good too. I went for turbo on my imp after deciding that there wasnt enough room for a blower and the drive would be prohibative. So i have a supercharger if your interested, its the unit off of the 2.3 slk merc in very good nic. Easier to fit than the mini one as thei nlet and outlet are normal shape and sizes, also both on the same side, so if you can get it in then you can get it out! One word of caution, if you are going to do it, do it carefully. Otherwise it could get very expensive (my mate has just melted his second metty turbo engine!)
Anyways good luck
J
Condolences to all the victims in london
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How much would you be after for that blower...?
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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£150 Its at uni at the moment but i can get it back home again
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Nick
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anyone ever seen or heard of that mx5/miata from stateside. with a ford 302 shoehorned in there.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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hello to allBenzBoy
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Welcome! Yes, MX5 - future classic without doubt! Also, turbochaging it is a fantastic idea! ;D
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ello there
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hello , welcome.
the MX5 has grown on me recently...
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Hi and welcome.
Got to admit I am a fan of MX-5`s. A mate of mine has one and after having a go came away with a great big grin on my face. Excellent handling so responsive and communicative. He asked me to have a look at it cos he thought he had a misfire turned out it was just the throttle was so responsive he was jerking and kangarooing it when he changed gear ;D
Could never own one myself though as when I sit in My eye level is above the windscreen ;D
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