Mine came with the cube trim which i wasnt sure about, so i got a wood set. I think the whole set was about 40 quid or something (eBay). It stands to reason that i could in theory re-sell either of the sets i now have for about the same, so changing it doesnt even cost anything.
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That one isn't actually that bad considering. My friend has an E46 touring of the same age and I don't think there's a single rust-free panel.
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It's a bit of a pain in the arse removing it all, inevitably one of the clips breaks. I think paint would probably look better than plasti dip though.
Jez e46 wood is disgusting, don't do it!
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The wind deflectors are for practicality rather than aesthetics
Like the look of that MX5 with the ducktail, very nice.
As for the E46 wood, I think it depends on what wood and what the rest of the interior trim is. There is a pale wood which looks absolutely rank, but the darker ones look fine.
Like the look of that MX5 with the ducktail, very nice.
As for the E46 wood, I think it depends on what wood and what the rest of the interior trim is. There is a pale wood which looks absolutely rank, but the darker ones look fine.
Spoiler looks great Will
Agreed, would look better if it was like that from the start so it was more flush to the body but still good.
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Just noticed this thread has now been going for over 12 years!
I saw a mk1 with a fibreglass boot at a recent track day which had the same spoiler all as one part so it was flush...looked stunning.
I did think about getting it blended in but it was a lot more expensive and I got the impression the body shop wasn't that keen on doing it, given the potential for cracks etc over time. A single piece bootlid with ducktail is available for the earlier mx5s but there is relatively little out there for the newer models sadly... I agree single piece would look loads better.
As for the black roof... I wanted a red one but this black one was available locally and was very cheap. I was gonna get it repainted but it's grown on me, looks like many of the limited edition mk3.5 mx5s which have black mirrors, wheels and folding hard top roof.. Might get the screen surround wrapped gloss black to match, go all the way. I like the car but understand there are those who aren't keen on the changes.
As for the black roof... I wanted a red one but this black one was available locally and was very cheap. I was gonna get it repainted but it's grown on me, looks like many of the limited edition mk3.5 mx5s which have black mirrors, wheels and folding hard top roof.. Might get the screen surround wrapped gloss black to match, go all the way. I like the car but understand there are those who aren't keen on the changes.
Swapping the trim in an e46 is the easiest job ever, I could probably swap the whole set out in under 10 minutes
I've got a black leather (sport obviously) interior, I think the dark wood looks quite good, but then I generally like wood trimmed interiors in all cars.
That said I might put the cube stuff back in, I can't decide.
The rear lights are as they came from the factory, the black outline is a rubber seal. Its almost impossible to mod the rear lights without using a dremel, they don't come apart at all easily. Not a fan of the Lexus look tbh but that's how they are. As for the mirrors I replaced the whole units with gloss black ones from a car that was being broken, and sold the red ones on. Cost to change was about a tenner in the end for those, cheaper to swap them out than get them painted.
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Not mine but another silver Vauxhall. My mates Vectra 1.8 as of Wednesday night.
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No idea yet, I just got a call on Thursday whilst walking around Oban to tell me it happened.
Apparently just lost power + EML, pulled off at the very first junction and it just went up in flames.
Bought it 5 months ago at a dealer so not sure where he stands with that.
Apparently just lost power + EML, pulled off at the very first junction and it just went up in flames.
Bought it 5 months ago at a dealer so not sure where he stands with that.