1991 mx5 limited edition- Rare i think pls help?

[Eighteeteewhy]

domtuning said:

there not too bad just are a pain to clean lol need to clean the engine bay up cam covers a bit crap post pics of urs when its done might do mine body colour dont really fancy chrome .

I did mine body colour, looks good I think.

[davamer23]

Hi, mine's all undone and ready to lift out to be sprayed but i'm not sure if i will do mine body coloured or silver then lacquered for a high shine, going to do inlet manifold too. Need to buy new gaskets ready for the refit though.
Your induction? did you do yourself or was it on when you had car? Don't they need fettling to fit? What is needed?
Also ltd012, nice to hear another is still alive and with miniscule mileage too. Pics would be good?
The wheels IMO are a pain to get done, depending on severity of corrosion they'll cost a bit per wheel. Mine are now chrome powdercoated, do not do this! i regret it and i think the refurb place i took them to tucked me up a bit by claiming that they had tried extensively to refurb them as they should've bben out of factory but in all honestly i think they just wanted an easier/quicker/cheaper alternative. Still cost me £100 a corner but i don't like them now. I missed out on a corroded yet original spare set on ebay last year. Wish i'd bid higher!!

Edited by davamer23 on Monday 14th January 16:51

[Ltd012]

Here's one from a few years ago in Ireland. The wheels look more dirty now. In fact, so much dirt and brake pad dust that I think it has saved from some corrosion. The guy who replaced my hood last summer tried a little Autosol polish and was amazed when they came up so clean. I did look suitably embarrassed and so this is now a priority for me. I might even contemplate buying new wheels so I can get these refurbed.

[davamer23]

I was lucky and got a set of standard mx5 14'' wheels with good tyres for £50. great for when a refurb is in order or over winter to avoid salt or flat spots on tyres if parked up. Yours looks good

[boxerdog1]

I've owned number 131 for past 4 months - only 4 owners and full history with 61000 miles covered . Full 'shakedown' now finished and ready for summer !

[davamer23]

boxerdog1 said:

I've owned number 131 for past 4 months - only 4 owners and full history with 61000 miles covered . Full 'shakedown' now finished and ready for summer !

Stunning example. Tres Bien.

[Sbloxxy]

Lovely clean underside. Well done to you for managing to keep a UK car so clean.

[BigSilverEstate]

I just bought number 127! In very 'honest' condition and separated from the BBSs by her previous owners (though I could be about to put that right.

A few pics at the link - having a number of issues sorted at the moment.

http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/bigsilverestate/...

[Mattlan]

Your undercarriage is disgustingly clean! I cannot believe that that is the original exhaust heat shield though!!

PS your bikes are amazing as well!

[snotrag]

boxerdog1 said:

I've owned number 131 for past 4 months - only 4 owners and full history with 61000 miles covered . Full 'shakedown' now finished and ready for summer !

Looks great but - more info on those ramps please!

[boxerdog1]

Just revisited this topic to check any updates and noticed that pics I posted via Photobucket was removed accidentally during a photobucket reorganisation of albums exercise. Also wanted to check out with any BRG LE owners regarding original soft top colour -I thought it was black vinyl when new but have been told it was tan - any ideas ? Have also re-posted a few pics of car in current condition following a bit of detailing.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Thats far too clean, looks great

As for hood colour I think the UK BRG LE's were black and the UK 'Monza' editions had tan hoods.
I'm not sure for certain and may have made it up?!

Black vinyl will be a hell of a lot easier to look after anyway!

[davamer23]

Looks mint, very nice. It was black for the hood. Mines vinyl, with glass screen, although not the original hood.

[boxerdog1]

Thanks chaps - I much prefer black ! The passenger door C/l actuator was also seized on mine - like you say , an easy job although a bit messy with the inside plastic cover sealant !

[scoobyc]

Definitely black hood, my dad has had one for years but it also has the official bbr turbo pack from new so it must be a limited, limited edition!
He still has the original wheels but prefers these for cleaning..

[davamer23]

Wow, super rare then. More pics of that one would be nice??

[scoobyc]

I'll have a look and see what I can find

[boxerdog1]

scoobyc said:

Definitely black hood, my dad has had one for years but it also has the official bbr turbo pack from new so it must be a limited, limited edition!
He still has the original wheels but prefers these for cleaning..

Looking great and you are correct in the 'limited limited' status - thanks for the confirmation on the hood . What number is your dad's LE ?

[scoobyc]

Thanks, I'll pass on the comments. I only have this other picture just now but I'll see if he has more and I'll ask him the number at the same time

Edited by scoobyc on Tuesday 10th March 12:17

[davamer23]

Mine as she is now, not in the same league as Boxerdog1 but still presentable