MX5 with low-moderate aspirations
Discussion
Animala said:
mmcd87 said:
Looks great. Fit some clear rear indicator bulbs! Here's mine http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
You'll improve the handling massively by just getting a proper alignment done. Check the droplinks are in good order as well.
Okay colour me stupid because first of all yeah, I totally agree, those bulbs do make a nice small touch & small touches really help complete looks. But they would flash clear as well right? & I'm 90% sure indicators need to flash orange to pass MOTs/avoid getting pulled over etc......You'll improve the handling massively by just getting a proper alignment done. Check the droplinks are in good order as well.
Yeah once I get the car lowered I'll be taking it to a geo specialist instead of getting it done where I work. Discussed that with the tech & that's gonna lower it for me.
mmcd87 said:
Animala said:
mmcd87 said:
Looks great. Fit some clear rear indicator bulbs! Here's mine http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
You'll improve the handling massively by just getting a proper alignment done. Check the droplinks are in good order as well.
Okay colour me stupid because first of all yeah, I totally agree, those bulbs do make a nice small touch & small touches really help complete looks. But they would flash clear as well right? & I'm 90% sure indicators need to flash orange to pass MOTs/avoid getting pulled over etc......You'll improve the handling massively by just getting a proper alignment done. Check the droplinks are in good order as well.
Yeah once I get the car lowered I'll be taking it to a geo specialist instead of getting it done where I work. Discussed that with the tech & that's gonna lower it for me.
king magic!! Will go for them fairly soon.Lovely, my wife had a silver NC a few years ago, we both still miss it. Had it three years, only costs besides normal servicing, running etc. was a couple of front anti-roll bar droplinks. The most reliable car either of us have ever had. Looking forward to seeing this one fulfill some of its aspirations 
Medic-one said:
Been thinking about it, had one on my 350Z before this. Getting a few bits wrapped soon so I'll decide what to stick on after that. Also most likely gonna get some form of Speedhunter sticker/badge.Craikeybaby said:
I really like the Winning Blue MX-5s! Which engine has it got?
2ltr, the matching hard top will be going on towards the end of the September when things start to get a bit chilly.Got some other bits done over the week.
Firstly, after looking around at induction kits & what not I decided to go the recommended route & just changed the standard Mazda air filter with a K&N one. On the MX5 parts website it had a ton of great reviews & is obviously a lot easier to install than an induction kit. It defiantly helps the air flow much better than the standard filter. Noticeably so. Also the car was very easy to stall when pulling away/in traffic. You had to put your foot a lot further down to get some movement in those situations. The K&N filter has made that a lot better & the performance is slightly better so couldn't ask for more really.
Here it is next to the standard air filter for reference:
Also I got the bonnet wrapped just to break up the colour a bit & make it stand out a bit more. I really like it & I think when I get a new set of wheels (in black) fitted & the suspension lowered it'll sit pretty well.
Excuse my thumb, the light was on my phone whilst taking these & didn't realize
I'll hopefully be getting the suspension lowered either late this month or next.
Firstly, after looking around at induction kits & what not I decided to go the recommended route & just changed the standard Mazda air filter with a K&N one. On the MX5 parts website it had a ton of great reviews & is obviously a lot easier to install than an induction kit. It defiantly helps the air flow much better than the standard filter. Noticeably so. Also the car was very easy to stall when pulling away/in traffic. You had to put your foot a lot further down to get some movement in those situations. The K&N filter has made that a lot better & the performance is slightly better so couldn't ask for more really.
Here it is next to the standard air filter for reference:
Also I got the bonnet wrapped just to break up the colour a bit & make it stand out a bit more. I really like it & I think when I get a new set of wheels (in black) fitted & the suspension lowered it'll sit pretty well.
Excuse my thumb, the light was on my phone whilst taking these & didn't realize
I'll hopefully be getting the suspension lowered either late this month or next.
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