Digsy

+5 is definite arch rolling, dropped or not IMHO.

Its what its worth to you that matters.

Great little cars - I'm running a 2006 Mk3 with the 2.0 engine. Unlike the Mk2, its quite happy to cruise around and feels stable and secure on the motorway. Its definitely a car you could use everyday. For me the 2.0 was essential and you would want a Sport model because that comes with a 6 speed box. Bear in mind that until recently very few MX5s came with air con and whilst that's not important when the roof is off, in a warm wet Britsh summer its a bit of a bugger. I've no idea of mpg because its a third car and I hardly use it. Mines a soft top so no real idea about the folding hard top either. Of course the best bit is the rwd handling and feeling and lightness and directness. Its not as pure as the earlier models but that's the price you pay for its civility. You'd want to fit the lowering springs from either Mazda or Eibach as Mazda simply jacked the car up for European markets to meet safety regs without altering the rest of the suspension - the lowering springs bring it back to the correct height it was designed to be (the car isn't slammed and doesn't trouble speed bumps) and improves the handling no end. The 2.0 also has enough power to unstick the back end which comes round surprisingly easily in the wet but there is switchable ESP to keep things in check when you're not in the mood. You're always welcome to pop over for a coffee, chat and a drive if you want, Stan.

The overpriced one from Chorley Nissan?

Bitchin'!

That is class. Loved the Murray Walker "go go go" at the start of the race!

+1 Canards are cack.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=22336 Nothing concrete but just look at the pic...

+1 If you miss it completely then you couldn't hover over it and stop it anyway...

Its in the first post Neil...

The GTR's a popular wheel - try searching on "Rotas" and see what you can find...

High mileage, Italian and out of warranty - what could possibly go wrong....

They look well!

Much as I love the huge meets, my favourite was Wales I, where IIRC there were only about 10-15 of us. Enough cars to cause a stir but you can really enjoy the driving and you don't miss anyone.

I was surprised how different it is from UY in the flesh - much richer if that makes any sense...

We'd probably need to know your budget, mate. Some great rims in the £2-3k region but many won't spend that, particularly as the value of the cars themselves are dropping.

No, I'm afraid not. +20 would be better but I can't see that on the list of available offsets. You could go more aggressive than that but we would need more details to help you eg. whether you're lowered or intend to do so in the future, whether you're prepared to roll your arches etc.

Best offset available there is +25.

I wouldn't swap LMGT's for Rota's either but having said that I sold my LMGT's recently and currently have my 2nd set of rims on the Zed at the moment - which happen to be Rota Drifts with R888's and believe it or not the 18inch Rotas (with new R888's on) weight less than the 19inch LMGT's (with part worn Goodyear Eagles). 23kgs for the LMGTs vs 22kgs for the Rotas (inc tyres). While the LMGT's are the dogs danglies there is no performance benefit with running them over the Rotas and the Rotas are easily and cheaply replaced if damaged. ...but that's because you've dropped a size.

I've just seen this after a hard weekend in the Isle of Man and still it looked stunning! Good to meet you finally, Paul.

Ivan, I’m sure your Zed used to belong to the Marshalls Cambridge Dealer Principal, I’m sure his name was Davros/Dave… Spot on, Mitz. That was Davros's car. He wasn't a member here so nothing interesting to search for. I don't recall anything bad about it apart from the stripes but it has been up for sale a long time. Personally I wouldn't swap lightweight forged Nismos for Rotas but its your car.

what are these wheels? they are gorgeous, are they expensive? Volk Progressiv ME - tres expensive.

Good call! I test drove one the other week - definitely the sportiest SUV this side of a Cayenne/X6.