Haz Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't care what y'all say, the redneck in me would totally rock a Mustang, and happily get beaten by everyone at the track because end of the day... V8 > I4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Are you not scared that with having such a low budget you'll fall into the trap of owning another money pit? I know mx5 bits are cheap but still. That's part of the point of MX-5s though - the parts for them are super cheap, the engines themselves are fairly bulletproof and they seem pretty simple to work on. Assuming you don't buy one that's largely rust and filler then you shouldn't really have to spend much on it at all. If, somehow, you do end up managing to absolutely f**k one up then you can just scrap it and buy a new one because they're relatively inexpensive. I'm sure he'll love me pointing it out, but for the amount of money Mike basically lost on his last car, he could have bought 2 MX-5s... Out of interest, have you ever driven one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 That's part of the point of MX-5s though - the parts for them are super cheap, the engines themselves are fairly bulletproof and they seem pretty simple to work on. Assuming you don't buy one that's largely rust and filler then you shouldn't really have to spend much on it at all. If, somehow, you do end up managing to absolutely f**k one up then you can just scrap it and buy a new one because they're relatively inexpensive. I'm sure he'll love me pointing it out, but for the amount of money Mike basically lost on his last car, he could have bought 2 MX-5s... Out of interest, have you ever driven one? Nope I haven't, how come you ask? The rust and filler kind of goes hand in hand with what I was questioning though. I know they rust like f**k. Btw I'm not telling Mike not to get one if that's what you were implying by the have you driven one you should always follow your heart and if you want something you should get something. Just suggesting don't fall into the mindset of it it's super cheap it's going to be amazing like his old car as I saw that from a mile off as soon as he posted his initial post about it. Just kept my comments to myself as to not cause any arguments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thing is, many of them have had sills replaced or a decent repair at least. It's not an expensive fix to have done anyway. To answer your question, no I've not driven one, but I know many people who have and they all rave about them. 3:30pm tomorrow I'll be driving one. If it's not rotten as fook I'll be buying it. As Mark said, at £800-odd I'm not expecting a mint car with no problems, however I'm expecting it to be easy and cheap to fix if it does go wrong. Oh and yeah, cheers Mark, that reminder was really uplifting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Speaking of MX-5's, I'm moving on Monday, which is leading to a shuffle around of my cars, and probably breaking my MX-5. (Before I've even got it back on the road ) If anyone fancies purchasing a 6 point cage, MX-5 specific side mounts for bucket seats, a harness bar, an MS2 V3 megasquirt with adaptor harness, a satin black hardtop, an aftermarket exhaust manifold or a viscous LSD, get in touch. I've got quite a few other bits too, but those are the big/interesting bits off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've had the oppertunity to drive a good few mx5s through work. Aesthetically they do little for me but they're a lovely drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 How much for the hard top Robin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 MX5's are stupidly cheap to maintain, the one I'm potentially buying I entered the reg on ECP and basically you can get discs and pads all round, plugs, oil, filters and brake fluid for less than £150! On the Leon that would have set me back stupid amounts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Spark plugs for diesels are pretty cheap though anyway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 So, I didn't buy it. The roof was in a big state and the rust underneath was an issue - guy should have been honest. Off to Wales this eve to check out a mk1, that looks good other than some seriously shit looking wheels. They won't hang around for long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Get some pics of the sills before you put any more time and effort into going to see cars, the amount of them that are described as 'rust free examples' and turn out to be shitters is high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 How much for the hard top Robin? I'll have a think, haven't got as far as working out prices yet. I might have a set of Mazdaspeed MS-01 wheels spare too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Robin-megasquirt price please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Robin-megasquirt price please I'll be after about £280 for the megasquirt, it's set-up as a plug and play set-up for a mk1 MX-5. I was thinking of adapting it to fit the Scirocco, but I'd rather sell it to someone as a plug and play set-up and start with a fresh kit for the 'rocco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Mike has officially changed his occupation to "Hair Dresser". I assume the reason he hasn't posted yet is either because he's getting to grips with his new Toni & Guy styling tongs, or because he's going sideways somewhere. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 The mr2 did a good 600mile trip to a log cabin in wales and a good blast around the wide smooth roads (when they're straight). Even after accidentally driving up hills so steep I couldn't see the road in front of me and ending up in dense fog today I managed 38mpg and 36mpg across two fill ups. Quite a lot nicer than my usual 23ish around town. Coilovers weren't too harsh either but I need to raise them a bit as I got quite a bit of rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Drove around castle combe in the Passat yesterday, Was such a experience with it being my first time on track! Few messy lines here and there but i got smoother towards the end! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Bit of progress, albeit boring progress haha and what is effectively many photos of glass ha Finally changed my mirror glass. From my picking up the car it had one of those stick on wing mirror glass as the current one was broken. I had absolutely no idea I could just buy the glass replacements from eBay haha. So changed it... realised that this pic is just showing my crotch haha2014-09-04 18.43.23 by dann2707, on Flickr So annoying how it wasn't even put on at the right angle haha2014-09-04 18.43.34 by dann2707, on Flickr Glass popped off and the terminals for the heated elements disconnected.2014-09-04 18.44.28 by dann2707, on Flickr And the new one on. Not sure why the pic is showing up that distortion on the top right :/ it's clear in real life haha2014-09-04 18.46.03 by dann2707, on Flickr Random pic from the garage. 2014-09-04 18.46.22 by dann2707, on Flickr And finally remapped it with the 98RON map...IMG_20140905_191154 by dann2707, on Flickr Jesus it's made such a great difference. The car just feels way more eager, you can now blip the throttle for a revmatch downshift and it just revs instantly. Car idles much better and sets off smoother. Seems to pull much faster now. Really am so happy with it It won't have made much power if any at all but it's just made the driveability of the car so much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I had a moment of madness and washed my car. Then pretty much had a mental breakdown and spread some waxy stuff on it too. Water beaded on it and everything. A coolant hose split shortly afterwards, therefore washing cars is a bad idea and I won't be doing it again any time soon 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Jesus it's made such a great difference. The car just feels way more eager, you can now blip the throttle for a revmatch downshift and it just revs instantly. Car idles much better and sets off smoother. Seems to pull much faster now. Really am so happy with it It won't have made much power if any at all but it's just made the driveability of the car so much nicer. Didn't know changing mirror glass could make this much difference... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Still 'umming and 'arring about exhausts! I want something that will get through an MOT (albeit the cat below isn't type approved...) so this is the latest plan... Edited September 7, 2014 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Mike has officially changed his occupation to "Hair Dresser". I assume the reason he hasn't posted yet is either because he's getting to grips with his new Toni & Guy styling tongs, or because he's going sideways somewhere. Here you go, have a post: I polished, waxed, hoovered and everything-elsed the car today. Here's some phone pics, destroyed via Facebook then delivered to you... ...and yes, sideways is fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Haha, that thing looks rad. Baller option wood steering wheel too? Wheels look loads better now than they did on the pic you first posted up on FB of it! Guessing it's pretty enjoyable to drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Haha, that thing looks rad. Baller option wood steering wheel too? Wheels look loads better now than they did on the pic you first posted up on FB of it! Guessing it's pretty enjoyable to drive? Yeah the wood steering wheel and pop up lights sold it to me haha And yup, amazing what difference it made removing the pikey centre caps. I realised they are Seat Ibiza wheels and the centre caps look pikey because the Seat badge is taken off (And they're sprayed red...) It's amazingly good fun to drive, the tyres are very sticky so you can throw it around much like a go kart. Definitely the most fun car I've ever owned but unfortunately also the thirstiest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Today I bought an LSD. Winner. Bring on the traction! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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