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Flood's RS-Limited Sept 3, 2017 18:57:35 GMT

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Post by flood on Sept 3, 2017 18:57:35 GMT

I took delivery of a freshly landed RS-Limited around a year ago. Great condition especially underneath where it only has a few signs of any rust on a few bolts etc. No rust on the body from what I can see

I plan a refurb/refresh inspired by a few RS-Limited car i have seen in the UK. It will not end up concourse, but will be a bit of a garage queen with dry runs at weekends when I am home. I work in Abu Dhabi and only get home 4 weeks a year. This is my long term project so updates may not be so frequent ! It will join my slightly less rust free S-Limited in my garage. It is on another ride thread and the refurb has started..!

Important parts to begin with...It has the Recaro seats and BBS alloys..

Here it is after a quick wash

Got some after market dials. Not sure make...

You can see my poor s-limited in the background!

My Recaros(sorry tiny pic can't keep at correct angle!) with added leather i think

Rear sill

Front wishbone (manifold is a bit rusty though!)

Rear

Engine bay

Fairly clean boot

had to replace the rear light seals as they were letting in water

and do the shift boots as per..

Home next week for a couple of weeks and I plan to update when back...

tsp Chats A Lot Posts: 439	Flood's RS-Limited Sept 3, 2017 19:00:50 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tsp on Sept 3, 2017 19:00:50 GMT Love the seats dude!

japanesewookie New Here Posts: 77	Flood's RS-Limited Sept 4, 2017 20:14:31 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by japanesewookie on Sept 4, 2017 20:14:31 GMT Nice to see another rs. Interested too see what's to come

flood New Here Posts: 44	Flood's RS-Limited Sept 4, 2017 20:23:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by flood on Sept 4, 2017 20:23:53 GMT cheers. will be a slow process but it will be as close to factory as i can get it

Dewi Chats A Bit Posts: 103	Flood's RS-Limited Sept 4, 2017 23:47:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dewi on Sept 4, 2017 23:47:49 GMT Gotta love an RS

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Flood's RS-Limited Sept 5, 2017 23:08:57 GMT flood likes this

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Post by rsnick on Sept 5, 2017 23:08:57 GMT

That is a very sensible renovation of the seats as they get scuffed quite badly getting in and out.

On-board: P5 fitted BRP MP62 4-rib, TDR Heat Shield blanket. Mk 2 engine
72.5mm nose pulley. Aquamist 2D water injection single nozzle mounted in DTB. Stage2 clutch. EMU - Boomslanged, LC-1 retaining the original O2 sensor and 320 yellow tops. Barn door louvred on nearside.Some extra gauges. A shiny Silenced Cat By-Pass Pipe & a P5 O2 clamp. FM ARB's & a XS Knocklite, 2 boxes of Axxis Ultimate brake pads ......an Innovate W/B gauge. A set of drop links. WIM Alignment Dual feed Fuel rail

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Flood's RS-Limited Feb 28, 2019 16:58:26 GMT

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Post by flood on Feb 28, 2019 16:58:26 GMT

So... back from Dubai for week and was going to work on my S-ltd, but with the good weather we are having I decided to MOT and tax this one...

Passed first time after two and a half years off road. MOT guy said it is like new underneath and immaculate so should stay that way for a few years i hope.

To celebrate took it for a blast around the country roads near me

One problem appeared which is that the exhaust rattled at each bump. Investigated and you can see that one side of the back box was held up a bracket made of air!

Meant that the exhaust was sitting about 4mm above lower brace bar and free to rattle

Took it to a local exhaust specialist (Elite Custom Exhaust - Ayr) and they managed to sort

They doubled up on supports and welded stop to prevent slippage from rubber. All banging now stopped so enjoyed the ride home.

All banging now stopped so enjoyed the ride home.

You can see gap is about 15mm and solid now. Will do some more updates when back May

josho Chats A Lot Posts: 285	Flood's RS-Limited Mar 6, 2019 22:13:48 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by josho on Mar 6, 2019 22:13:48 GMT I have a sneaking suspicion that is a Corn*s V2 exhaust. If so I'm bloody jealous. Also your car is gorgeous. My ultimate favourite colour for an mx5
	Bilbo: I'm soldering for the first time today. If I never come online again you'll know I set the car on fire and died horribly. This guy. :rofl:

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Flood's RS-Limited Mar 7, 2019 16:25:17 GMT

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Post by flood on Mar 7, 2019 16:25:17 GMT

Mar 6, 2019 22:13:48 GMT josho said:

I have a sneaking suspicion that is a Corn*s V2 exhaust. If so I'm bloody jealous. Also your car is gorgeous. My ultimate favourite colour for an mx5

thanks

yeah pretty sure it is that v2 exhaust, it sounds absolutely amazing.

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Zed.: loadsadosh but is it worth it? Mar 31, 2023 22:16:58 GMT

moro: Don't know, only went and bought it in the end May 12, 2023 15:22:15 GMT

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Simon: 600 quid to get through an MOT 2 weeks ago and now my crank pulley has decided it would like to be Bluetooth

le sigh Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT

atlex: at least you can get new crank pulleys!! :-) Jul 18, 2023 10:29:14 GMT

Simon: Alas! turns out the keyway in the crank is knackered!

Jul 18, 2023 15:45:49 GMT

Zed.: there are other ways to repair, how bad is it? Jul 25, 2023 15:55:37 GMT

atlex: And a murray murray crimbo to you all :-) Dec 24, 2023 22:20:35 GMT

Zed.: condiments of the seasoning? Dec 26, 2023 11:10:41 GMT

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atlex: Happy New Year queenie! they're the most rewarding. I particularly like the early NB shape. Feb 5, 2024 14:57:10 GMT

freddymx5: Hi from UK. enjoying my second MX5. this time a Z sport!!!! Feb 28, 2024 15:01:47 GMT

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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

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