My Mazda MX5 S-Special Type II

[PaulG40]

Real nice looking MX5 mate!

I do a hankering for a nice Mk1 some time!

[tim0854]

Thanks, they are great cars

[C.A.R.]

I think the badges look good! Plus aren't they pinned in?

I think the 'Roadster' text being in green (as opposed to the red like they mostly are) means that it has the later engine management / ECU. You should keep the badges on, now that you even have something boring and factual to say about them

[tim0854]

Only a couple of small holes holding on either badge so not hard to fill in and paint.

Think I will De-badge it as I think it looks better all smoothed IMO

[Baryonyx]

That exhaust looks fantastic. I sometimes wonder about getting a custom made exhaust for my MR2. Mind you, the standard kit is loud enough. One of the nicest MX5's I've seen though, the carbon fibre trim looks quite smart and is better than the standard spec stuff! I always thought that storage bin on the transmission tunnel was a neat idea. It doesn't feel as solid as the MR2 storage bin (and upright item between the seats) but it is much easier to use when you're sitting in the car!

[tim0854]

Thanks

Really like how the exhaust sounds now, is quiet loud as its a straight through pipe but isnt too bad at a constant speed only loud when accelerating

Getting a De-cat made for it this week so will be even louder lol Will put up a vid of how it sounds once ive had it done

[Mastodon2]

Baryonyx said:

That exhaust looks fantastic. I sometimes wonder about getting a custom made exhaust for my MR2. Mind you, the standard kit is loud enough. One of the nicest MX5's I've seen though, the carbon fibre trim looks quite smart and is better than the standard spec stuff! I always thought that storage bin on the transmission tunnel was a neat idea. It doesn't feel as solid as the MR2 storage bin (and upright item between the seats) but it is much easier to use when you're sitting in the car!

A Blitz Nur Spec or similar handmade equivilant is the best mod you can get for an MR2 imo!

[tim0854]

Been a productive week for the 5

Got my De-cat made, sounds alot better now with a nice popping on deceleration



Also fitted new disks and pads all round and painted my calipers blue



while i was doing the brakes thought I might as well underseal under the arches




Hoping to do the rest of the undersealing next week

[tim0854]

Finished undersealing the car now, only got a pic from when I was doing it, will put some better pics of it finished when I get a min.



Took a few pics today while I was out


MX5 S-Special by {House} Photography, on Flickr


P1040688 by {House} Photography, on Flickr


P1040686 by {House} Photography, on Flickr

[tim0854]

Quick vid of how exhaust sounds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8fy1OBe7fs

Couldnt work out how to show it on here lol

[cjgreaves41]

Looks great pal! I got rid of mine a couple of years ago as it was proving impractical driving from Sunderland to Leeds twice a week in the snow! That and as a student the rust grew faster than the student loan could cope with!

Reading a thread like this makes me what to go and get another, but keep it for fun this time!

Good work!

[tim0854]

cjgreaves41 said:

Looks great pal! I got rid of mine a couple of years ago as it was proving impractical driving from Sunderland to Leeds twice a week in the snow! That and as a student the rust grew faster than the student loan could cope with!

Reading a thread like this makes me what to go and get another, but keep it for fun this time!

Good work!

Thanks,

not the most practical cars in the world was using this daily until recently, now got a diesel Polo for a daily so can just use this to have fun in

Should definately get another one if your looking for a fun car to drive

[cjgreaves41]

Mine went in for an audi a4, which in turn when for a 307 diesel, deffinately looking into one for next summer, especially as classic insurance appears to be on the cards.

[Baryonyx]

tim0854 said:

Quick vid of how exhaust sounds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8fy1OBe7fs

Couldnt work out how to show it on here lol

Sounds lovely! Mind you, I always thought the standard exhaust on the MX5 sounded pretty good. It had a lovely burble to it!

[tim0854]

cjgreaves41 said:

Mine went in for an audi a4, which in turn when for a 307 diesel, deffinately looking into one for next summer, especially as classic insurance appears to be on the cards.

DO IT!! lol

[tim0854]

Baryonyx said:

Sounds lovely! Mind you, I always thought the standard exhaust on the MX5 sounded pretty good. It had a lovely burble to it!

Did sound ok on standard exhaust with Induction Kit fitted but wanted something sportier

[tim0854]

Gave the car a wash today and fitted some xmas lights to the style bar ready for the Goodwood xmas meet on Sunday.

Weather forcast is looking good and seems theres a quiet afew MX5's going so should be good

[tim0854]

Havnt done much to the car recently mainly due to the weather but car had its MOT today and sailed through

only advisory was the exhaust is Loud LOL

Decided to De-tango the front indicators when I got back:

Before

After


And fitted back on the car




Think they look alot better now, next going to relocate the number plate and get a lip fitted

[tim0854]

Havn't really done much to the car recently, been enjoying driving it too much

Pic of car from the Sussex Breakfast meet last month, was good to meet some fellow Nutzers



Decided to de-badge the rear panel today



Holes filled and all primered up ready for painting




Just waiting for paint to arrive, hopefully have it sprayed and fitted next week sometime, also have front number plate relocation bracket to fit at sometime

[tim0854]

Finished painting the de-badged rear panel today and put it back on, a pic of how its turned out



quiet pleased with how it looks now at the rear.

Aslo finally fitted my front number plate bracket



Has left 9 small holes where it was mounted but hoping to have the bumper de-badged and resprayed next month.

Think I need a smaller number plate tho as it looks too big and will also put an OEM Lip on once ive had it resprayed