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Post by wigwambam on Jun 3, 2016 17:56:35 GMT
Hmm perhaps I need framerails...Dammit now I am looking at the internet with a credit card in my hand.
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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 3, 2016 18:16:10 GMT
Gf hasn't really driven the car. She's a bit scared of it. It's Loud and she knows it's my baby and scared of crashing it! But I drive her car all the time! I want frame rails, and new suspension. Frame rails are the cheaper option so may go for that first. Really need a proper job before I buy expensive things  |
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Post by FFS Corders on Jun 4, 2016 9:07:19 GMT
Do iiit
No regrets
Just have to be quick when 2nd hand suspension comes up. All about the patience
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Post by wannabe on Jun 4, 2016 11:17:18 GMT
How about swapping to one-coil-chopped OEM Mk2 suspension with Mk2 bumpstops, as per what robinm did on nutz, IIRC? That's on my radar, and seemingly only about £150 for a good condition secondhand setup. It's just the fitting that will bump up the cost! And I'd want to do all the bushes at the same time, and perhaps do the wishbones too, and then get it all aligned again afterwards... It never ends lol |
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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 4, 2016 13:41:05 GMT
How about swapping to one-coil-chopped OEM Mk2 suspension with Mk2 bumpstops, as per what robinm did on nutz, IIRC? That's on my radar, and seemingly only about £150 for a good condition secondhand setup. It's just the fitting that will bump up the cost! And I'd want to do all the bushes at the same time, and perhaps do the wishbones too, and then get it all aligned again afterwards... It never ends lol This is definitely on my radar too! I've a mk2 dash so seems right lol I'd def fit myself so that cost wont be there! When I get some ££ i will make " better" decisions. |
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Post by wannabe on Jun 4, 2016 20:47:49 GMT
How about swapping to one-coil-chopped OEM Mk2 suspension with Mk2 bumpstops, as per what robinm did on nutz, IIRC? That's on my radar, and seemingly only about £150 for a good condition secondhand setup. It's just the fitting that will bump up the cost! And I'd want to do all the bushes at the same time, and perhaps do the wishbones too, and then get it all aligned again afterwards... It never ends lol This is definitely on my radar too! I've a mk2 dash so seems right lol I'd def fit myself so that cost wont be there! When I get some ££ i will make " better" decisions. I would be interested in coming over to 'help' if you do it! (Warning: I am dangerous with tools  lol) |
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Post by FFS Corders on Jun 4, 2016 21:57:34 GMT
The mk2 suspension idea could go well as a stop gap while you save up for more expensive stuff...or even change your mind and decide it is right
Although im not sure what the arch gap is like...you may want it looking slightly lower than Robin's keep everything stock look
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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 5, 2016 9:13:40 GMT
Going lower than stock isn't really an option for me at the moment. I use the car for work and end up parking in some tricky roads, driveways etc and i scrape already!
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Post by Rickster on Jun 5, 2016 16:39:59 GMT
How about swapping to one-coil-chopped OEM Mk2 suspension with Mk2 bumpstops, as per what robinm did on nutz, IIRC? That's on my radar, and seemingly only about £150 for a good condition secondhand setup. It's just the fitting that will bump up the cost! And I'd want to do all the bushes at the same time, and perhaps do the wishbones too, and then get it all aligned again afterwards... It never ends lol This is what I did Great cheap upgrade |
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Post by Rickster on Jun 5, 2016 16:43:38 GMT
I also fitted frame rails but tbh the mk2 suspension upgrade made a lot of improvement on its own
My mk2 suspension was £50 on eBay and I sold my mk1 shocks and lowering springs for a ton
Quids in!!!!!
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Post by Rickster on Jun 5, 2016 16:49:22 GMT
If your going to do it you should do the bushes at the same time I used the cheap orange ones of eBay - they are fine (and I've tracked my car) Get the alignment done immediately though these cars are dangerous when the geo is way out!!!! need decent ramps or axle stands and a supertankers worth of penetrating oil?  |
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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 5, 2016 16:58:02 GMT
Where did you find themfor £50?? Just had a look and cheapest is £195 for mk2 bilsteins!
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Post by Rickster on Jun 5, 2016 17:19:48 GMT
Where did you find themfor £50?? Just had a look and cheapest is £195 for mk2 bilsteins! I must have been lucky - guy was breaking quite a few cars and had a few for sale I think people are put off when they look dirty in the pic Bit of a clean and stone chip they looked great Also this was November - parts for mx5s seem to double in price for spring and summer! |
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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 5, 2016 18:29:54 GMT
  Do these look alright? |
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Post by Rickster on Jun 5, 2016 20:02:34 GMT
Are they off a mk2?
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lol)
le sigh
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