Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8

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Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:34:26 GMT via mobile wannabe likes this

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Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 13:34:26 GMT

Thinking of selling my roadster (which I will probably massively regret) to get something a bit more modern for trackdays.

Basic run down on the car,

110k miles
No rust, never been welded
MOT end of July 2018
Have some history with the car not a massive amount.

Crystal white paintwork (presentable but not amazing, original paint)

Mk2 1.8 BP4W engine conversion
Flyin miata swap kit
Summit rpm controller for vics
Cobalt cat-back with custom tip
Silenced de-cat (83db at brands hatch)
Mk2 1.8 4-2-1 manifold
Drilled airbox
Bigger ht leads
New plugs/oil/filters January this year
Cambelt+Waterpump changed 2k Kms ago
Engine using 1.6 clutch and flywheel as much lighter than 1.8
New gearbox oil
New gearbox shift boots
Aluminium Radiator
Standard engine mounts with voids filled to stiffen

Meister-r crd coilovers new 12 months ago
1.8 mk2 brake conversion
New discs
New mintex m1144 pads January this year (seen 2 track days)
2x new front calipers
Superpro steering rack bushes
Steering rack riser plates
Pas rack converted to manual (proper way)
Superpro rear arb bushes
Braided longer front brake lines
New brake master cylinder
Supermiata dual duty alignment

Compomotive MLs in 15x8
Yokohama AD08R in 195/50/15 approx 600 miles old
Extended front wheel studs
5mm spacers on front

4.1 ratio torsen type II - Polybushed mounts

Jass front tow eye
Crystal front side lights
Aftermarket mirrors
Gv polyurethane front splitter
Kg works style rear spoiler
Genuine Mazda hardtop with heated window (not wired in)
Aerial removed
Rear bumper Centre cut
Relocated rear fog light into rear lights

GCR1 rollbar
RSA 4 point 3" drivers harness
Retrimmed door cards with armrests removed
Speakers and radio removed (wiring still there so can be put back in)
Poly front 1/4 windows with drivers vent
Motordrive bucket seat (bolted to floor with side mounts, no sliders. Ideal for 6ft+ drivers) standard mounts included to be welded back in if required.
Stereo blanking plate
Vinyl soft top in good condition with removeable rear window
Satin black sunstrip
Sun visors deleted

Car is ready to go, hardtop paintwork is pretty poor but looks fine from 10ft away, some paint peeled from windscreen surround where I canoeed up trying to wrap it black. I have spares to go with car (open diff, gearbox, brakes, mudguards, stereo etc) Slight exhaust rattle when car is warm, although it is pretty quiet.

Car made 115.6WHP at Skuzzles.

£2795

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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2018 17:14:39 GMT by tommyb

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:42:17 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Feb 22, 2018 13:42:17 GMT This is a bargain buy for anyone looking for a well sorted 5. Can’t believe you’re thinking of selling up. What you thinking of getting instead?

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Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:48:41 GMT via mobile

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Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 13:48:41 GMT

Yeh i make some pretty poor decisions with cars haha.

Maybe a mk3 although I'd like a test drive in one first, other contenders are r26 megane or r27 Clio, never had a fwd track car before, would like to give one a try.
Will be cutting down to 1 car so needs to be good for daily duties and track days.

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:53:52 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Feb 22, 2018 13:53:52 GMT You’re welcome to take both the Mini and the Mk3 for a spin if you want to try one.

tommyb Chats A Bit Posts: 194	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:58:03 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 13:58:03 GMT Yeh that would be good. The interior puts me off minis a bit, I feel they are too fussy, could possibly get a drive in mk3 Saturday if you're taking it to rr day?

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 13:58:41 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Feb 22, 2018 13:58:41 GMT Feb 22, 2018 13:58:03 GMT tommyb said: Yeh that would be good. The interior puts me off minis a bit, I feel they are too fussy, could possibly get a drive in mk3 Saturday if you're taking it to rr day? I am, so sure thing.

wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 14:02:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Feb 22, 2018 14:02:05 GMT Not literally for a spin, I assume... tommyb - may I ask how much of a difference the steering rack risers made to the steering? (And if you're lowered?)

tommyb Chats A Bit Posts: 194	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 14:03:38 GMT via mobile wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 14:03:38 GMT Car is pretty low, they made a good difference, made the steering much lighter sine depowering the rack and bump steer is much better.

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Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 14:10:17 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Feb 22, 2018 14:10:17 GMT

Cool, thanks for the feedback

Is there any loss of steering feedback now it's lighter??

I must be at about standard height but the steering is pretty heavy once you've got some lock on, and it does bumpsteer a bit, so it's tricky to change one's line mid-corner. (Plus I really don't think I could ever catch the back end if it came round at speed!)

It might just be the alignment needing sorting, but I think it might be inevitable in pretty much any car with reasonable width tyres but without PAS, surely?!

If these risers are an easy install and not too expensive I might look to get them fitted

tommyb Chats A Bit Posts: 194	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 14:21:12 GMT via mobile wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 14:21:12 GMT I would play with alignment first. I don't run much caster on my setup so the car doesn't steer itself as much, you have to make more corrections but seem to get much more feel from the steering.

tommyb Chats A Bit Posts: 194	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 22, 2018 21:35:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tommyb on Feb 22, 2018 21:35:29 GMT Added some pictures now, will add interior etc tomorrow. Car will be at Skuzzles Saturday for anyone intrested.

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Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Feb 24, 2018 0:32:33 GMT

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Feb 22, 2018 14:21:12 GMT tommyb said:

I would play with alignment first. I don't run much caster on my setup so the car doesn't steer itself as much, you have to make more corrections but seem to get much more feel from the steering.

Ah, cool, that's good to know, cheers

I had been thinking about less castor/caster (spelling??) recently, as it 'flops over' past a certain point of steering lock and would require He-Man to be able to catch an epic unintentional slide and get it back lol

tommyb Chats A Bit Posts: 194	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Mar 1, 2018 9:18:20 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tommyb on Mar 1, 2018 9:18:20 GMT Deposit taken

tsp Chats A Lot Posts: 439	Thinking of selling mk1 eunos 1.8 Mar 1, 2018 9:43:08 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tsp on Mar 1, 2018 9:43:08 GMT Such a stunning car. Good luck with whatever is next!

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