MX-5 help & advice

-westy- · 20 Nov 2010 at 22:34

SlyReaper said:
Does not compute. I thought you couldn't use a personalised plate that made the car look younger than it actually is?

Other way, you can't make it look newer

Meatball · 21 Nov 2010 at 11:30

Blackhawk47 said:
Wow looks fantastic. Love the iPod idea - does it chargre it as well?

Charges as well

. You can also plug in a USB flash drive/hard drive and the head unit will play any MP3s, WMAS & AACs on the device, browsing through using the head units display. It's a shame the door speakers are so awful, but my MX-5 budget for the month has run dry so I'll have to wait to swap them.

James_200sx · 21 Nov 2010 at 11:52

I want one but cannot live day to day with one.

Be careful now that silly season has began.

SlyReaper · 21 Nov 2010 at 12:44

-westy- said:
Other way, you can't make it look newer

Why's that "other way"? That's exactly what I just said. Reading comprehension - do you have it?

Anyway, curiosity satisfied. That's a lovely looking car. I hope to get one myself in a year or two. MX5 or an MR2.

lolism · 21 Nov 2010 at 14:55

You did a great job changing the interior - looks 100% better. Enjoy the new purchase

-westy- · 21 Nov 2010 at 16:17

SlyReaper said:
Why's that "other way"? That's exactly what I just said. Reading comprehension - do you have it?

Anyway, curiosity satisfied. That's a lovely looking car. I hope to get one myself in a year or two. MX5 or an MR2.

My bad

for some reason I read 'younger' as 'older' :/

Its been a long day

Meatball · 21 Nov 2010 at 16:22

Clean on the outside now to

. I left it too late to clay bar it today but I'm going to make sure it's done next time.

thecremeegg · 21 Nov 2010 at 17:47

I love it, bar the wheels which look really dated imo...get them changed

aproctor · 21 Nov 2010 at 18:51

thecremeegg said:
I love it, bar the wheels which look really dated imo...get them changed

Those wheels are pretty good assuming they are the 15" versions, light and cheap tyres.

sovietspybob · 21 Nov 2010 at 20:23

I think Mk1 5's only look right with OEM alloys on really, always thought they looked a bit tacky when people put mahoosive aftermarket rim's on them

Peter Diffey · 21 Nov 2010 at 21:08

I hear Howard has some nice white Enkeis on his

You wernt the only one washing their 5' in Uxbridge today, I'll keep an eye out for you :cool:

saitrix · 21 Nov 2010 at 21:12

Not if you keep to 15" wheels.

You need to detango too.

Blackhawk47 · 21 Nov 2010 at 22:00

saitrix said:
Not if you keep to 15" wheels.

You need to detango too.

That roof has certainly seen better days. :eek:

-westy- · 21 Nov 2010 at 22:59

Blackhawk47 said:
That roof has certainly seen better days.

You should see mine

saitrix · 21 Nov 2010 at 23:01

Blackhawk47 said:
That roof has certainly seen better days.

Still watertight after filling out some of the rubbers which have lost shape. Now I have said that tomorrow I will find it's letting in water.

Meatball · 14 Feb 2011 at 09:31

Thought I'd update this thread as I haven't in a while. The interior is 95% complete to my satisfaction, granted it wont be to everyones taste but I love it! (Didn't manage to clean the inside before taking pic!)
Before:

After:

The exterior has changed been de-tango'd and the number plate is now mounted differently

Subtle changes outside but they make it look much better IMO.

Ant84 · 14 Feb 2011 at 10:11

Bought my mk2 back in November for a bargain £1,300. Needs a new hood, so I'm going to take a drive down to Jack Smith's in Swansea where they'll fit the high quality mohair hood for £260 all in.

Went for a drive around the Lakes on Saturday with the top down. Absolutely glorious.

Emlyn_Dewar · 14 Feb 2011 at 12:38

Howard said:
£2k will get you a mint mk1, £2.5k will get you a reasonable earlier mk2. I myself much prefer the mk1, it's a much more classic design and it's more raw and fun

I'm quite surprised by this, would quite like a mk1 MX5, I just assumed all the cheaper ones were going to be sheds.

The changes you've made to the interior of that car make a world of difference.
Nice work.

Vigoro · 14 Feb 2011 at 12:39

Interior parts look a bit too shiny for my liking, it would be distracting me too much if the sun shines off it too when the roof is down

Meatball · 27 Jul 2011 at 11:42

Another update! My MX-5 is due to go to The MX-5 Restorers on the 06/08/11 for the following work:

full inspection/health check to bring to light any potential 'problems' (and repaired accordingly)
Sill & arch rust repair (Cut out and replaced, not patching)
Full respray
Alloy wheel refurbishment
Underseal & Waxoyl treatment
New Berkeley badges made up.

Before committing I decided to visit the team which was well worth it. I left feeling reassured that my pride and joy will be left in very capable hands! I'm eagerly awaiting the 6/08/11 when I'll be parting with my '5 for a few weeks

.

I'll be sure to post back the results once the work has been completed. I have requested that pictures are taken to document the work so I can post them up on here.

Since my last update the following has been done:

1) I finally got round to installing power windows! £79 for the parts and free mates rates labour. The funny thing is all the wiring was already there waiting as the late MK1's used the same wiring looms regardless of whether manual or power windows were used. Was a simple job really :cool:

2) Installed an amp (Alpine two channel) in the boot and some decent component speakers (Vibe Lite Air) The tweeters are where the window winders used to be. I also bought a sound deadening kit which has made a big difference, not a hint of rattling even at full power. To my ears the bass sounds tighter as well. I haven't quite finished yet as the door cards need to be cut to accommodate the larger speakers.

3) The gloss has gone and has been replaced with a flocked interior. Although I liked the gloss black it was hard work to maintain.

Excuse the mess, the car needs a hover!