Post by Bilbo on Jan 16, 2017 1:50:49 GMT
UPDATED POST:
So I thought I'd keep the first post updated with current spec, and future plans:
Current mods:
MX5Parts stainless cat-back system - from here
MX5Parts silenced decat - from here
Randall cowl intake - Mini guide on page 2
JBW Superlight 13x7 ET-7 - from here
Falken ZE914 185/60/13
HSD DualTech coilovers - from here - fitting post
Sparco Sprint bucket seat - from here
Skidnation seat side mounts - from here
Suede dished steering wheel
Laguna front lip
Clear side indicators from here
metal gear knob and handbrake sleeve.
Ford Maverick washer jets (massive improvement over OE) - from here
Work completed:
New rear droplink - from here
Replacement seatbelt - from here
Replacement Klarius downpipe
Aircon removed - post here
Re-route fog light into rear light cluster
Engine service - Oil change (Fuchs Titan SuperSyn 5w40), genuine oil filter, air filter
Alternator and power steering belts replaced - from here
Cam cover gasket replaced with genuine gasket - from here
New CAS o-ring - from here
Rolled arches, removed front arch liners
Replaced bulbs in instrument panel
Work required:
Treat and repaint rusted boot channels
Repair driver's rear sill (welder bought, stay tuned!)
Cavity wax both sill sections
Underseal entire underside once welding complete
Refurb all suspension arms and replace bushes
Refurb subframes
Cambelt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, coolant change
Brake fluid change and new standard 1.6 discs
New exhaust hangers
Gearbox and turret oil change
Shifter rebuild kit
New interior LEDs
New carpets
Fix butchered radio wiring
Restore headlights
Osram Nightbreakers
New wipers
Diff oil change
New soft top
Fit an engine undertray (missing)
Future mod plans:
Respray (DIY, thinking cream white)
14 degree timing mod
Air horn (current horn is pitiful)
Rollbar (GC Fabs/TR Lane)
Ducktail spoiler
Upgrade brake pads (perhaps Mintex M1144)
Standalone ECU (ME221 seems best option)
Eventually boost, perhaps a JR supercharger kit, or a turbo. Will decide when more important work is finished and standalone is already in and running.
Original post:
It's been a while but finally got another MX-5. Bit more of a budget buy this time, picked it up pretty cheap, and it needs a few things doing. Anyway, photos (from the ad, haven't got any yet):
IMG_3112-1 by Chris Oldham, on Flickr
IMG_3117 by Chris Oldham, on Flickr
IMG_3122 by Chris Oldham, on Flickr
IMG_3119 by Chris Oldham, on Flickr
Bought from the MX5Restorer, one they had taken in part ex, or they were selling it for the owner. Something like that. Overall it looks alright for the price!
Good points:
It's a Eunos, so automatically 25 bonus JDM points
It drives, and pretty well too. Everything electrical seems to be working too.
90,000 miles from new. Not bad.
Had £££ spent last year on anti-roll bar parts, brake calipers, alignment etc.
Seems fairly clean. Bit of rust on the lip between the arch and sill, but the actual sills and arches are looking nice and original. Original spot welds on the arches are present.
Momo steering wheel and some shiny gear knob/handbrake bits (little wins I guess).
Already has Frankenstein bolts for a hardtop.
Bad points:
Paint down the left side is pretty poor, no real shine to it at all. Looks like a few panels have been resprayed (badly). Door shuts line up so if it was damaged it seems fine now.
Short MOT, until late April. Hoping it won't need much.
Knocking noise from the rear. I suspect it may just be the battery or spare in the boot as a loose battery was noted on an old MOT.
Roof has a tiny tiny leak. Just drips on the passenger seat occasionally. Padding the rubber seal out a bit should sort it.
Roof is in pretty bad shape overall. Patched in quite a few places, rear plastic screen is pretty misty, needs changing.
Manifold heatshield is rusty, makes the engine bay look horrible.
One really bad point:
It's currently running 3 daisies, and one 8 spoke alloy. They're all 14s so not too worried for the moment, but the really bad part is this: It's got a 165, a 175, a 185, and a 195 tyre on each wheel. NOT IDEAL to say the least. I'm going to need to change these ASAP. No idea why the previous owner thought that was ok! Oh well, gives me an excuse to buy wheels
.
Overall I'm glad to be back in one. After having two mk2s previously, this does feel different. The pop-ups are a laugh, I find myself giving way to people for no reason other than to pop them up haha.
Anyway with a bit of work this may turn out to be a bargain!
So I thought I'd keep the first post updated with current spec, and future plans:
Current mods:
MX5Parts stainless cat-back system - from here
MX5Parts silenced decat - from here
Randall cowl intake - Mini guide on page 2
JBW Superlight 13x7 ET-7 - from here
Falken ZE914 185/60/13
HSD DualTech coilovers - from here - fitting post
Sparco Sprint bucket seat - from here
Skidnation seat side mounts - from here
Suede dished steering wheel
Laguna front lip
Clear side indicators from here
metal gear knob and handbrake sleeve.
Ford Maverick washer jets (massive improvement over OE) - from here
Work completed:
New rear droplink - from here
Replacement seatbelt - from here
Replacement Klarius downpipe
Aircon removed - post here
Re-route fog light into rear light cluster
Engine service - Oil change (Fuchs Titan SuperSyn 5w40), genuine oil filter, air filter
Alternator and power steering belts replaced - from here
Cam cover gasket replaced with genuine gasket - from here
New CAS o-ring - from here
Rolled arches, removed front arch liners
Replaced bulbs in instrument panel
Work required:
Treat and repaint rusted boot channels
Repair driver's rear sill (welder bought, stay tuned!)
Cavity wax both sill sections
Underseal entire underside once welding complete
Refurb all suspension arms and replace bushes
Refurb subframes
Cambelt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, coolant change
Brake fluid change and new standard 1.6 discs
New exhaust hangers
Gearbox and turret oil change
Shifter rebuild kit
New interior LEDs
New carpets
Fix butchered radio wiring
Restore headlights
Osram Nightbreakers
New wipers
Diff oil change
New soft top
Fit an engine undertray (missing)
Future mod plans:
Respray (DIY, thinking cream white)
14 degree timing mod
Air horn (current horn is pitiful)
Rollbar (GC Fabs/TR Lane)
Ducktail spoiler
Upgrade brake pads (perhaps Mintex M1144)
Standalone ECU (ME221 seems best option)
Eventually boost, perhaps a JR supercharger kit, or a turbo. Will decide when more important work is finished and standalone is already in and running.
Original post:
It's been a while but finally got another MX-5. Bit more of a budget buy this time, picked it up pretty cheap, and it needs a few things doing. Anyway, photos (from the ad, haven't got any yet):
IMG_3112-1 by Chris Oldham, on FlickrIMG_3117 by Chris Oldham, on FlickrIMG_3122 by Chris Oldham, on FlickrIMG_3119 by Chris Oldham, on FlickrBought from the MX5Restorer, one they had taken in part ex, or they were selling it for the owner. Something like that. Overall it looks alright for the price!
Good points:
It's a Eunos, so automatically 25 bonus JDM points
It drives, and pretty well too. Everything electrical seems to be working too.
90,000 miles from new. Not bad.
Had £££ spent last year on anti-roll bar parts, brake calipers, alignment etc.
Seems fairly clean. Bit of rust on the lip between the arch and sill, but the actual sills and arches are looking nice and original. Original spot welds on the arches are present.
Momo steering wheel and some shiny gear knob/handbrake bits (little wins I guess).
Already has Frankenstein bolts for a hardtop.
Bad points:
Paint down the left side is pretty poor, no real shine to it at all. Looks like a few panels have been resprayed (badly). Door shuts line up so if it was damaged it seems fine now.
Short MOT, until late April. Hoping it won't need much.
Knocking noise from the rear. I suspect it may just be the battery or spare in the boot as a loose battery was noted on an old MOT.
Roof has a tiny tiny leak. Just drips on the passenger seat occasionally. Padding the rubber seal out a bit should sort it.
Roof is in pretty bad shape overall. Patched in quite a few places, rear plastic screen is pretty misty, needs changing.
Manifold heatshield is rusty, makes the engine bay look horrible.
One really bad point:
It's currently running 3 daisies, and one 8 spoke alloy. They're all 14s so not too worried for the moment, but the really bad part is this: It's got a 165, a 175, a 185, and a 195 tyre on each wheel. NOT IDEAL to say the least. I'm going to need to change these ASAP. No idea why the previous owner thought that was ok! Oh well, gives me an excuse to buy wheels
.Overall I'm glad to be back in one. After having two mk2s previously, this does feel different. The pop-ups are a laugh, I find myself giving way to people for no reason other than to pop them up haha.
Anyway with a bit of work this may turn out to be a bargain!
le sigh