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Looked dicey out there. Brave!

I think the SportContact 7s cleaned up in the recent EVO UHP 2022 test - I'd certainly consider them for the Cayman when they're due for replacement

Yeah the run up and down to the hairpin is just sitting there waiting for the corner but still loved it, I'll defo be watching for future days running coastal or, it seems a few providers run coastal half the day and then GP the other half - which sounds perfect.

I also snuck in a trip to Anglesey with Goldtrack last month. This was my first Goldtrack booking and they put on a fantastic day, with some top notch tuition from Calum Lockie, which was every bit as good as my experience with CAT Driver Training (and you know I am a fanboy of theirs). This was my first trip to Anglesey and the trip down was pretty... ...and the circuit location is fantastic (when the sun shines). It is such a great circuit, just fast enough for the MX-5 to run out of breath, but technical enough to give me a chance to catch up some of the faster metal and undulation changes really keep you on your toes. I will be back again in future, despite it's remote location. Well worth the effort to get there. I was very much the poor relation in the Mazda, there was a whole bunch of Radicals trailered in - some with supporting mechanics, a load of McLarens, ...plenty of Pork... ...the occasional Lotus and not much budget Jap goodness except me and an MR2 and a Celica (both chopped). This meant I had to watch my mirrors more than I'd like, but it was one of the best Trackdays I've done yet. I would defo recommend checking out Goldtrack for your circuit needs. As seems to be becoming the pattern, my mate George and his Mini were companions for the day. So far it's been neck and neck between us at Blyton and Cadwell, but I got fully chopped by him at Anglesey. P.S. yes I know I need to sort my heel and toe to stop the chirps on the rear wheels under braking!

I've been busy with the old track slag. New pads and discs went on, ahead of a trip to Anglesey (see next post). Also I finally grabbed a photo of my sexy new Ohlins (now hidden under coiler socks) There is the gorgeous re-trimmed alcantara wheel (thank you Jack Royal) I've also been doing some angle grinding of the seat rails to achieve a significant drop in the (also re-trimmed) seats, which stops me rubbing my helmet on the roof (ooo errr) Most recently some whiteline ARBs went on. To supplement all the Ultra Racing scaffolding that I added to replace rusty bits And whilst I was in the garage, I was fixing to get corner weighting done, but it turns out she's actually pretty sweet already. I am absolutely loving driving her around now...

Sack em off that's crazy money for belts!

It’s impossible to be certain just chatting on here, but it is very common and nearly always presents as clunks on rough surfaces, like cobbles, at modest speeds. If, upon inspection of droplinks / bushes / other obvious candidates in the area, they all seem fine, it’s likely to be a banana bar. If you wanna take a punt, without getting it in the air, hop on YouTube and listen to some clunking videos.

Glad you’ve had a chance to hear how glorious it is before placing any exhaust orders!

I cant quite stretch my definition to include rims and exhausts, but each to their own!

Tyres are consumables, so don’t really count when I do my man maths. I had to drop similar right after purchase. Looks like you’re having fun and the car looks mint, which is what it’s all about. 👍

It’s the GT4 scoops i want nut am yet to buy, been spending all my mod money on the MX5 recently.

But I know what it looks like installed, it’s on my car

I’ll work on you more when I come to sell her Best thing with the pop up wing is that it’s a bolt on, so it’s a doddle to go back to OEM.

Well, if you insist… This isn’t a great showcase, I just really like it.

Car looks great and nice rims! I've always fancied these, fill the GT4 text and paint match and I slipped one of these in my shopping bag too.

Dropped into the Driver's Collection Show today, just down the road at Sheffield Aero Club, some cool stuff.

I love the look and charm of these. How does she drive?

Don’t wait for them to bed in, go out and do some progressively bigger stops and then let them cool off, repeat, and you’re all bedded in.

Live with the PSE for a while - I think it sounds epic on full chat.

The frunk liner is brilliant. Also you forgot GTS brake lights. If you do 7 grand on an exhaust you’re a crazy man!

I bought mine in December, so it was cold and wet. I was very much surprised by loss of grip approaching corners on the brakes, not so much the back end coming out of bends. To be honest, I wouldn’t wait until they run out, just swap ‘em. I tried to give away two Pirellis, couldn’t get rid. It’s not that busy and it’s mainly about 987s, but pop over, there’s some helpful and friendly members. https://www.caymanoc.com/profile/2841-stutopia/

There is so much grip available you’d have to be being extremely careless to do something daft. My only caveats are exiting wet/greasy junctions (careful in any RWD) and if its running the Pirelli P Zeros that mine came with, which were frankly terrifying!

Gorgeous that. Love the wheels too, much nicer than the 20s on mine.

I only have parking sensors, but it’s a doddle to park.

If you’re in the mood, go for it, you will not be disappointed. Good luck waiting for the spec to come up.