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  2. Interesting project going on.......

    in Geometry

    Posted

    So pretty much as normal then :o ...... At the risk of sounding dumber than usual, what's "vitz i"

     

     

    vitz as in toyota vitz as in janeys car as in why am i doing all the work on it :mellow:

     

    At least I make you cuppas all day & supply moral support along with the odd spanner or socket :o

  4. NC MX-5 - complete suspension package?

    in Suspension

    Posted

    Also, any thoughts on the chassis bracing available? I.L. Motorsports, MazdaSpeed etc.

     

    Bracing makes a big difference on handling & reduces the 'flex' that 5's are famous for but all depends on how far you want to go, - normally rear & front under chassis & a front strut brace is adequate - rear strut braces are hard to get hold of and cut down a lot on boot space. The iL M/sports stuff is generally good you can buy direct or 5 parts carry a lot of it.

     

    If you fancy going the whole way this 5 peice brace set http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1244 is available from 5 parts or direct from iL (may save depending on £ to Euro rates) http://www.ilmotorsport.de/shop/article_li...b834e21e4f1a8af

  6. The joy of Geometry

    in Car Related Photos/Videos

    Posted

    Seems i've been missing out while away from the centre?

     

    0 to sixty 3.8

    0 to 100 5.8

    255 bhp

    680 kilos

    all a snip at just £40,000

    post-2-1225013889_thumb.jpg

     

    Wow just £40k....I'll take 2 :angry:

     

    Wish the garage opposite the office got some babies in like you do Tony, it would give me something to look at apart from the forums :angry:

  9. ooops he did it again !

    in WIM Sponsored Cars

    Posted

    So where's this video then...Janey! :)

     

     

    As bazza and myself blurred past the centre janey defo had some imaging going on..... But i was in full fear so it's possible i had my ugly face on and janey is just protecting everyone.

     

    Although i could be wrong :rolleyes:

     

     

    Ermmmmmm....... what can I say - I did try taking a pic or two but he was just going to bloody fast & I missed him :)

    Did take 2 pics of Tony in the passenger seat ...one with the door shut & window up - all I got due to sun & tints was a nice reflection of a tree ;) 2nd one was taken with the door open just after the car had stopped, I think still on the camera, Barrie maybe keeping it for bribery purposes at a later date ;) :)

  10. MX5 or S2000

    in General Problems / Discussions

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    Ahh well if you're now talking about the 2.0 Mk3 then I'm with your wife Terry :)

     

    Hand it to Tony for coils, lowering &(as standard it looks like a boat) geo and I think both of you will be happy :rolleyes:

     

    @ Ellz...no offence taken (I'll just thump you when I see you next ;)) to be honest you'll be suprised that the majority of 5 drivers are actually men ;) you get 3 types....the ones who love the 'classic' style and potter about at weekends & the ones who love the classic but also the handling & the ability to mildly mod & 'play' if you so wish, then you get he ones who mod it & shove a turbo or s/c on and play full time :)

  11. MX5 or S2000

    in General Problems / Discussions

    Posted

    You won't get the metal folding roof with the Mk2 Terry, only an option on the Mk3's. TBH it all depends on what she wants from the car - most of them 1's 2's 2.5's & 3's are all pretty bullet proof engine wise. The problem with the ones with vinyl or mohair roof's is that you have to maually put them up & down which means half the time you just can't be bothered, and when you do have them down for the day & it starts to get damp in for example the evening - they are a pain to put back up LOL I'm really selling this aren't I :unsure:

     

    To be honest if I'd had the choice....I would have gone for a S2000 (wouldn't say no even now)- performance & looks are far better that the 5

     

    (waits to be stoned by 5 owners :whistle: )

  13. What car to Get ?

    in General Problems / Discussions

    Posted

    Haven't bothered. The ebay car transpiried was an import and I don't feel like dealing with the issues that come from an import.

     

    The ebay one (above) was a bargain !! Theres no hassles with them on import (in fact you get more for your money) the only thing is you won't have previous service history prior to import, its been damaged & repaired but still a great bargain at under 1K ;)

     

    The local one is still there but it rained allday on my day Tuesday just gone. Got a full weekend off so fingers crossed I'll get a good look.

     

    Good luck with the hunt - any link or pics to the local one ?? ;)

  14. What car to Get ?

    in General Problems / Discussions

    Posted

    I've seen one for sal on Autotrader near where I work.

    1.6

    P-reg/96

    Uk model

    97k miles

    White

    looks tidy enough

     

    Would that be a 90bhp model ? Doesn't appear to be a special edition.

    On for £1200. I reckon £1k would be enough. Well, it would have to be as I don't want to spend anymore and would prefer an earlier model anyways.

     

    Only just caught this one :D

     

    Give it a month or so & the prices will be down even further :)

     

    TBH I'd go for a Eunos if you could, get extra's like lekky, air con & usually a LSD - but guess if you're going to strip & uprate everything then a UK model is passable. The UK 1.6 will be 90bhp & the 'i' is 103 or 115 as a rule on an Eunos or some UK special editions (depending on who's figures you read :)) if you went for 1.8 although its a little heavier you get 133bhp but in my opinion the 1.6 is just a quick and the lighter the better.

     

    Main things to check for are:

    Sills, arches, dodgy mods, panel gaps, tick,tick,ticking after warm up or just being a bit too loud for comfort - check oil if ok then walk away unless you fancy paying out lots of £££££

    Check how high up the clutch biting point is, as it could be a sign that it is on it's way out

    Boot - check for leakage and/or evidence (mould and/or smell etc) of puddles, same for foot wells, doors etc as having to redo the seals is a PITA. 5's have which can get bunged up which means that you'll get water inside - generally easily cleaned out with a bit of thin flex/wire - feel under the sill just in front of the rear arches - there will be a small hole - stick finger up it - if it comes out clean then theyre ok if you get a muddy smelly finger they need clearing out :)

    Check roof & rear window for cracks/splits - best to put the roof up and down & make sure all is right and dandy with the fixings

     

    Best forum for advice & to see what's what (and unlike the officical MX5 club who are NOT modification friendly) is MX5Nutz. For track/drift/sprint days go to the motorsport section on the MX5Owners club where you'll find like minded loons

     

    The 5 is a great little car & loads of fun too on road or track.....and geometry wise a total dream :D

  21. Complaint

    in Tyres / Wheels

    Posted

    Just a small grumble.....My front rims look undertyred with their 225/35/19 Toyo T1-R's's so have been waiting to change them for 235/35/19's. Problem is Tony, we've done such a good job on monitoring the geometry and tyre pressures that the 225's aren't wearing out. Still have bags of tread left after 20K. The rears are wearing marginally quicker, but even so they probaly have another 5-10K on them still. :D

     

    I bet everyone wishes they got complaints like yours Terry :D

     

    Just goes to show what a good set up can save you I guess :D

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