My new track toy :)
13 February 2013, 11:58 PM
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My new track toy :)
1.8 mk2 RS ltd edition
Enjoy
I know a hairdressers car or a gay boy car but who cares lol
Pick it up Saturday, coming from a Subaru I'm kind of excited
Enjoy
I know a hairdressers car or a gay boy car but who cares lol
Pick it up Saturday, coming from a Subaru I'm kind of excited
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14 February 2013, 12:19 AM
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From those in the know, the MX5 is a brilliant track car 
Whats special on the RS version ?
Whats special on the RS version ?
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14 February 2013, 12:26 AM
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14 February 2013, 12:32 AM
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Few years back, i had the first "black" 6 speed i sport in the uk. It has lsd ? You will love that car !! over 160 bhp then...?
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14 February 2013, 12:58 AM
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But this has a maxim flow manifold fitted so should be 150+ stock ecu can't do much for mapping wise so gonna get a mega squirt 2 fitted along with a few other bits .
I'll put full spec up later.
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14 February 2013, 11:24 AM
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The spec of this particular mx5:
-1998 NB RS
-6-Speed gearbox
-Torsen LSD
-Nardi interior (gear **** and steering wheel)
-6 o’clock dials
-7,500rpm rev-limit
-Lightened flywheel (depending on information-source)
-Aircon in full working order
-Tax: end of June 2013
-MOT: Expires 02/02/13 but will get it put through MOT again.**
Engine/Tuning:
-NGK Long Reach Spark Plugs
-Magnecor Leads
-K&N Panel filter
-Maxim Works Manifold with a healthy flexi-section. (do a google-search, these are regarded as THE best manifolds for mx5’s and offer the most power for money)
-5Zigen A-Spec ProRacer Exhaust backbox
Drivetrain:
-Exedy OEM Clutch replaced along with Spigot Bearing
Suspension
-Gaz Gold Pro Coilovers with 350/250lb springs
-Whiteline adjustable ARB’s with uprated bushes (arrived from Australia less than 6 months ago!)
-Adjustable rosejoint droplinks.
-Has been aligned to Tonys (at WIM) ‘fast road’ setting.
Wheels:
-Rota Circuit 10 – 15”x6.5”
-Uniroyal Rainsport 2 - 195/55/50
Brake setup:
front:
-280mm Corrado front discs (using the Flyin’ Miata big brake bracket)
-EBC mk2 1.8 Yellowstuff front pads
Rear:
-275mm mx5 sport rear discs (using the Flyin’ Miata rear big brake bracket)
-EBC mk2 1.8 Yellowstuff rear pads
- HEL Performance stainless steel braided brake lines (the ‘Big Brake’ kit)
Interior:
-OEM Nardi gearknob and Steering wheel.
-7-point ‘Saito Achieve’ rollcage with padding and integrated harness bar.
(The diagonal is oft referred to as the 7th point)
I have so far failed to find another rollbar or roll cage where the main hoop sits far back enough to allow substantial seat-travel and head clearance.
I’m 6-foot and can get very adequate leg-room with a bucket and this cage.
Will also include the Perspex windblocker panels.
-Cobra Imola 2 bucket with sliders and sidemounts
-Flocked dial cowl – by Ron aka Flickshop/Fox.
-Gear shift rubbers replaced.
-Gear shift gaitor replaced.
-OEM Bose radio
Exterior:
-OEM sideskirts
-OEM lip-spoiler
-Genuine Garage Vary front lip. (imported over via Rod at Tetsuya Garage with receipt for £185)
-Mohair roof supplied and fitted by Jack Smiths –
For those that don’t know, Raymond at Jack Smiths is highly regarded when it comes to getting a roof fitted!
-Colour coded genuine mazda hardtop – has the mk1 pigtail on it.
-Hardtop protective bag (lined on the inside).
-Offset bracket with legal-sized lettering square plate.
Other details:
-Oil and filter changed approx every 8,000 miles on driveway.
-Brake fluid changed several times.
-Fuel pump and filter changed.
-Crank Angle Sensor replaced.
-Gearbox oil and diff oil changed.
-Aircon pump changed.
-MPH Converter installed.
Bad points:
-The bodywork is not immaculate by any means; I bought the car with some scratches and trolley dents on it; for me, that’s never taken anything away from the driving experience.
Price for all the above is £3300 ono. (£3000 without hardtop)
SENSIBLE offers will be considered.
I know what price the car and parts are worth separately (even at second hand prices) and believe this is a fair price given the quality/benefit of the parts over other equivalent aftermarket parts.
This car is genuinely the most fun car I've ever owned (including a 300bhp st205GT4!) and hope it goes to a good home!
I’ve also got the oem parts that I can sell with the car for an extra £200 extra which include:
-Mk2 Bilsteins (with the topmounts)
-Mk2 15” Enkei’s
-Manifold
-Exhaust
-Brake lines
-Foamectomied Drivers seat
-Front and Rear ARB’s
-1.8 front and rear discs
-1998 NB RS
-6-Speed gearbox
-Torsen LSD
-Nardi interior (gear **** and steering wheel)
-6 o’clock dials
-7,500rpm rev-limit
-Lightened flywheel (depending on information-source)
-Aircon in full working order
-Tax: end of June 2013
-MOT: Expires 02/02/13 but will get it put through MOT again.**
Engine/Tuning:
-NGK Long Reach Spark Plugs
-Magnecor Leads
-K&N Panel filter
-Maxim Works Manifold with a healthy flexi-section. (do a google-search, these are regarded as THE best manifolds for mx5’s and offer the most power for money)
-5Zigen A-Spec ProRacer Exhaust backbox
Drivetrain:
-Exedy OEM Clutch replaced along with Spigot Bearing
Suspension
-Gaz Gold Pro Coilovers with 350/250lb springs
-Whiteline adjustable ARB’s with uprated bushes (arrived from Australia less than 6 months ago!)
-Adjustable rosejoint droplinks.
-Has been aligned to Tonys (at WIM) ‘fast road’ setting.
Wheels:
-Rota Circuit 10 – 15”x6.5”
-Uniroyal Rainsport 2 - 195/55/50
Brake setup:
front:
-280mm Corrado front discs (using the Flyin’ Miata big brake bracket)
-EBC mk2 1.8 Yellowstuff front pads
Rear:
-275mm mx5 sport rear discs (using the Flyin’ Miata rear big brake bracket)
-EBC mk2 1.8 Yellowstuff rear pads
- HEL Performance stainless steel braided brake lines (the ‘Big Brake’ kit)
Interior:
-OEM Nardi gearknob and Steering wheel.
-7-point ‘Saito Achieve’ rollcage with padding and integrated harness bar.
(The diagonal is oft referred to as the 7th point)
I have so far failed to find another rollbar or roll cage where the main hoop sits far back enough to allow substantial seat-travel and head clearance.
I’m 6-foot and can get very adequate leg-room with a bucket and this cage.
Will also include the Perspex windblocker panels.
-Cobra Imola 2 bucket with sliders and sidemounts
-Flocked dial cowl – by Ron aka Flickshop/Fox.
-Gear shift rubbers replaced.
-Gear shift gaitor replaced.
-OEM Bose radio
Exterior:
-OEM sideskirts
-OEM lip-spoiler
-Genuine Garage Vary front lip. (imported over via Rod at Tetsuya Garage with receipt for £185)
-Mohair roof supplied and fitted by Jack Smiths –
For those that don’t know, Raymond at Jack Smiths is highly regarded when it comes to getting a roof fitted!
-Colour coded genuine mazda hardtop – has the mk1 pigtail on it.
-Hardtop protective bag (lined on the inside).
-Offset bracket with legal-sized lettering square plate.
Other details:
-Oil and filter changed approx every 8,000 miles on driveway.
-Brake fluid changed several times.
-Fuel pump and filter changed.
-Crank Angle Sensor replaced.
-Gearbox oil and diff oil changed.
-Aircon pump changed.
-MPH Converter installed.
Bad points:
-The bodywork is not immaculate by any means; I bought the car with some scratches and trolley dents on it; for me, that’s never taken anything away from the driving experience.
Price for all the above is £3300 ono. (£3000 without hardtop)
SENSIBLE offers will be considered.
I know what price the car and parts are worth separately (even at second hand prices) and believe this is a fair price given the quality/benefit of the parts over other equivalent aftermarket parts.
This car is genuinely the most fun car I've ever owned (including a 300bhp st205GT4!) and hope it goes to a good home!
I’ve also got the oem parts that I can sell with the car for an extra £200 extra which include:
-Mk2 Bilsteins (with the topmounts)
-Mk2 15” Enkei’s
-Manifold
-Exhaust
-Brake lines
-Foamectomied Drivers seat
-Front and Rear ARB’s
-1.8 front and rear discs
14 February 2013, 07:26 PM
#25
Yep that's the hardest part as mx5s are prone to rust and most of the enthusiast cars have been sorted as with this, been looking for a while and saw this, bit overpriced IMO but got a good deal.
As for brakes, I belive they are 1 pots piston on the insides, but if you researched into them you'd know that the calipers are upto the job with right combination, as this one has the big brake discs mod with caliper brackets and to say it only weighs about a ton and don't think it would be much of a problem, but if it is for me then I will obviously upgrade them, but I doubt I would need to once I put my favoured pads in
As for brakes, I belive they are 1 pots piston on the insides, but if you researched into them you'd know that the calipers are upto the job with right combination, as this one has the big brake discs mod with caliper brackets and to say it only weighs about a ton and don't think it would be much of a problem, but if it is for me then I will obviously upgrade them, but I doubt I would need to once I put my favoured pads in
Last edited by bustaMOVEs; 14 February 2013 at 07:49 PM.
14 February 2013, 07:41 PM
#28
Non turbo mx5 set up properly with a capable driver, fun
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgnlX3xww4
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgnlX3xww4
unfortunately you are not a capable driver
