longsh07 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Update 13/09/14 Just got back from the tyre fitters Huge thanks to CS for all their help getting hold of these awesome wheels. So coil overs next then yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Think that will actually look pretty good once it's lowered down a tad ~ you keeping with the purple? Not that I'm against that colour, ...just needs a few other touches of purple around the car to tie it in I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Yeah does need lowering quite badly Not going to bother now until next year though, got other expenses and really want to get on track before the end of the year. Yeah I think I will be keeping the purple theme. I'd looked at these front/rear tow hooks from Jass Performance. They are more for show as the metal loops they attach to are not designed for towing but better than nothing if I fall off the track. Though about spraying them purple to match. Also my interior has some red panels on the seats and door cars. Undecided if I should get them recovered in black and purple (leather or alcantara) or just swap the seats out for some Cobra Daytona seats. I know a bloke who knows the owner of Cobra so I could ways have a word about getting some black/purple Daytona's What do you reckon? Edited September 13, 2014 by longsh07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Small mod, goodbye 1990's automatic electric aerial, welcome to 2014 little Mazda Edited October 3, 2014 by longsh07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Like the new aerial. Regarding the colour scheme thing; if I was going to get tow hooks/straps I'd rather they where actually functional. Personally I'd go for a Luke tow strap as you can get them in loads of colours, won't add weight really & it will work as it's designed to. Also if you can get the Cobra seats and save some more weight that's going to be better than altering the current seats imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Like the new aerial. Regarding the colour scheme thing; if I was going to get tow hooks/straps I'd rather they where actually functional. Personally I'd go for a Luke tow strap as you can get them in loads of colours, won't add weight really & it will work as it's designed to. Also if you can get the Cobra seats and save some more weight that's going to be better than altering the current seats imo. Oh these hooks are functional. They are sold as for show only but apparently are stress tested to be able to tow the car. Just covering themselves by the looks of things. Plus the location they attach to, the 'baby teeth' are only supposed to be used for securing the care during transport. The MX5 doesn't have an official tow hook anywhere! That said, I read around and people were saying as long as its only to move the car a short distance its fine, actually towing the car on the road with them is not clever. Regarding the weight they weigh less than the existing 'baby teeth' that poke out the front so I will be removing both the front two and possibly one on the rear. Cant do both as I need to attach the rear hook to one. That should make up the weight difference of using a strap plus it has the added bonus of preventing anyone from trying to use both hooks at once (read horror stories about twisted chassis by doing this ) Edit: Oh and on the seats, the more I drive the car the more I think buckets will be better, I keep sliding around on the leather as it is Got a track taster day booked at the end of the month at Silverstone. Two 30 minute sessions on the national circuit, can buy an extra session when I am there if I want to. Thought this would be a good idea rather than spending £300-400 on a full day to start with if I find a problem with the MX5 while on track! Edited October 4, 2014 by longsh07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 ^^ Sounds good and if you take out the leather MX5 seats I'm sure you'll be able to sell those on to regain some capital. You should enjoy the track taster especially at Silverstone. It's a great circuit. I've been around most of the GP circuit at Silverstone when I did a Lotus Elise experience there and loved it. Make sure you get some video if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just stumbled upon this thread, interesting one for me as I quite fancy a track toy. Subscribed. Nice work so far, You look fairly handy with the spanners, is it a relatively easy car to work on? I'm a learner who wants to get more socket time in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Its a fun little car I must admit but finding one without rusted out sills is a bloody nightmare. Its probably easier to find cheaper MK1's that have been repaired than anything newer with rear sills still intact! I'm not a trained mechanic or anything but I've tinkered with my old cars, doing services and stuff then I got a 106 to learn on (build thread http://thrll.com/car/1997-peugeot-106-12869) that was probably the biggest help! Only car I dont work on myself for services or anything is my Zed. Treat her to expert attention In hind sight and MX5 would probably have been easier to work on than that 106. Plus parts are readily available either new or used. That said I've not done anything serious like suspension (yet) mostly just service type stuff (except the roll bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) So this happened this afternoon. Was black when it arrived yesterday Its not the right purple but its the best could find. Edited October 4, 2014 by longsh07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 ^^ Sorry but that's a much nicer colour purple than the alloys, ...can you not now spray the alloys to match the tow hook? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Funnily enough, up close: The only other purple choice on the rims was candy violet (thanks google) Edited October 4, 2014 by longsh07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Actually everything looks pretty much the same colour above :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Actually everything looks pretty much the same colour above :lol: That was confusing. The alloys look a nice purple up close & really not a lot of difference from the tow hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Overdue a wash, painted the tyres too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Just a couple of pictures from the track taster day on Sunday (26/10/14) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Finally sorted my GoPro video out from session 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great view ~ can't believe you had the roof up though. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Great view ~ can't believe you had the roof up though. ;) What and ruin my outstanding commentary with wind noise? I think not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Toyed with the idea of changing the grill colour then came up with this. Wanted to do it purple but was too dark so you could see the lettering. Also won some money on my works lottery so treated myself to a new plate. This is what I was going for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^^ Nice little mod but not sure the plate works although it does look good. The plate made me think of "Toyo R888" tyres so maybe you should get some of those next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 ^^ Nice little mod but not sure the plate works although it does look good. The plate made me think of "Toyo R888" tyres so maybe you should get some of those next. That was my other thought and I probably will get some at some point I also picked up R888 JPN for my 350 kinda like the idea of having similar plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Deepcar Autobodies Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 MX5s are great little cars, we specialise in them (bodywork) side and paint a lot of the MAX5 race cars so if anyone ever needs any advice just shout up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 nice build.... I have a Mk2 that will be getting modded for track as well. Whats your future plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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