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James
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Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 14:11:51 GMT Rickster and tgbshelby like this

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Post by James on Feb 22, 2017 14:11:51 GMT

Good afternoon all,

I have been bugged by my friend Jack (jacyboy) to join here for some time now.

After quite some time of toying with the idea of getting an MX5, I recently decided to take the plunge! Im not sure how long the car will stay with me as we've just had a newborn, but I'm sure its the perfect family car...
I love cars and after selling my beloved Clio 200 to buy a family car, I was desperate to get into something more fun again. Jack has been bugging me for ages to get an MX5, so last summer I took out an ND. I thought it was great, but with a child on the way and a new house the timing was not right. Since then I've looked into various options, but always liked the idea of a soft and rear wheel drive. The MK1 has obviously become very popular recently, so I have to admit that it started to catch my eye a little.

Roll on 11 months or so and say hello to my new car...

I picked this up with Jack on Sunday. It seems to be in really good condition for its age, and still has its original welds, and doesn't seem to have any bad signs of rust (touch wood!)

We're also pretty sure that the car is an S-Special, but it doesn't have markings to say if it is. The previous owner has added a few bits here and there, but I have some plans for it myself.

But anyway, here is my 1992 Eunos Roadster 1.6!

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Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 14:49:21 GMT jackyboy and James like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Feb 22, 2017 14:49:21 GMT Welcome aboard. Jack is a persistent fellow isn't he.

Meerkat Chats A Lot Posts: 489	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 15:05:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Meerkat on Feb 22, 2017 15:05:36 GMT Looks really clean! Great find. Welcome to the madhouse
	>> My Silver Mk1 <<

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Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 15:30:48 GMT via mobile

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Post by jackyboy on Feb 22, 2017 15:30:48 GMT

Yes mate finally your here! Whoop whoop whoop. Took me almost 3 years but your here! Welcome!

Your life is now complete. Beautiful wife. Beautiful baby. Funny looking cat. Lush house and now.. A mx5

I must say to everyone this s special is Canoeing mint. Only bit of surface rust on the wishbone and i mean only a tiny bit. Never been welded, the sills have original pinch welds all the way along. It truly is one of the best s specials there is left!

I will now bug you some more about shows and track days bud!

minty Won't Shut Up Posts: 983	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 16:55:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by minty on Feb 22, 2017 16:55:58 GMT Welcome! Lovely car. You another Bournemouth 5'er?

James New Here Posts: 46	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 17:09:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by James on Feb 22, 2017 17:09:17 GMT More New Forest area than Bournemouth, but its not far! I hope to get on track (after some mods) and to some meets, but obviously having a newborn might restrict my movements some what! Thanks for the warm welcome.
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wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 18:02:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Feb 22, 2017 18:02:25 GMT That does indeed look mint! Make sure to get it undersealed/rustproofed while it's still in good condition, check the drainholes in the sills and get the sills waxoyled (or similar) inside, I reckon!

James New Here Posts: 46	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 18:50:42 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by James on Feb 22, 2017 18:50:42 GMT I'm looking to do that soon. Jack keeps nagging me about it, so I'm sure it will get done soon!
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jackyboy Needs Gagging Carpe Diem Posts: 1,494	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 19:10:57 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jackyboy on Feb 22, 2017 19:10:57 GMT Build thread build thread build thread. More pictures!

James New Here Posts: 46	Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 21:47:26 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by James on Feb 22, 2017 21:47:26 GMT Feb 22, 2017 19:10:57 GMT jackyboy said: Build thread build thread build thread. More pictures! I have nothing to add to the car to make a build yet. And need to clean it for more pictures.
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Good Afternoon Feb 22, 2017 22:36:27 GMT via mobile

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Post by jackyboy on Feb 22, 2017 22:36:27 GMT

Feb 22, 2017 21:47:26 GMT James said:

Feb 22, 2017 19:10:57 GMT jackyboy said:

Build thread build thread build thread. More pictures!

I have nothing to add to the car to make a build yet. And need to clean it for more pictures.

Dont be shy man! Needs a thread just in its self and how Canoeing mint the car is.!

Meerkat Chats A Lot Posts: 489	Good Afternoon Feb 23, 2017 9:52:57 GMT jackyboy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Meerkat on Feb 23, 2017 9:52:57 GMT Yep, we all like looking at car porn, doesn't have to be an epic build
	>> My Silver Mk1 <<

Rickster Needs Gagging Posts: 1,472	Good Afternoon Feb 23, 2017 10:33:04 GMT jackyboy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Rickster on Feb 23, 2017 10:33:04 GMT fastest colour and when I had my other alloys on quite similar mines covered in stickers now though!!!
	Eunos Roadster owned for 5 years - longest ownership ever for any car!!

jackyboy Needs Gagging Carpe Diem Posts: 1,494	Good Afternoon Feb 23, 2017 11:44:28 GMT via mobile Rickster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jackyboy on Feb 23, 2017 11:44:28 GMT Because racecar ricky. Gives you more power. Much want

James
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Good Afternoon Feb 23, 2017 12:43:45 GMT

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Post by James on Feb 23, 2017 12:43:45 GMT

Maybe ill post a 'build' thread after the weekend when I can get some better 'car porn' pics. Plus I might be ordering a Cobalt system for it later...

And that does look lovely, The colour was on my wish list as I would like to get bronze wheels for it at some point!

Probably the wrong place for this, but is the usual price for the Cobalt? Seems to go on sale quite a bit?

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queenie: Hiya fellas and fellettes. My name is Gary, I am 72, live in rural Victoria (Australia), am an unashamed Anglophile and own a gold 1998 NB. I bought her in 2016, reflecting at the time that I had wanted a car like this since age 15. Yep, took me 50 years! Dec 31, 2023 5:58:34 GMT

Deleted: Hey guys, I’m 49 & from the UK here! Currently restoring/upgrading a Mazda MX5 Eunos Roadster. Got a lot of work to do 🤯😩🫣🤣 Jun 30, 2024 16:21:03 GMT

Simon: Nice and quiet in here, but I'm back with vengance! Car with a knackered crank is now having a full rust and engine resto at Basset Down! Will be spenny, but excited to have a 'good' car again. Jul 2, 2024 16:29:20 GMT