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Scotter said:
PushedDover said:
Ooh that’s coming on!Looking good.I’d love a sorted NA again but my bank balance says no.
It’s been in ‘The Autobarn’ for a year. Started as updating the springs / dampers, bushes - to make it safe after a ‘bone snapped a year ago
And then it began. Lots of rot cut out - despite believing I had a good effort made to do the same 8yrs ago - and a tweak or titivation here or there on the rebuil.
Lovely new Raid wheel - although it clips the top of the binnacle view. And the suspension rides great but has lowered it 30mm causing me some scrapes on the rural roads and alike on the cherry bomb mid section of the duals.
However, as said that set of pipes will be defunct year end - as it’s going to Basset Down Balancing / Rocketeer
On my phone at the mo but will put some more pics of it up later if wanted.
I’ve hundreds of Pics and Videos continually sent by Oli at The Autobarn of the restoration- which it is in reality.
PushedDover said:
Come along … COMPLETE !
It’s been in ‘The Autobarn’ for a year. Started as updating the springs / dampers, bushes - to make it safe after a ‘bone snapped a year ago
And then it began. Lots of rot cut out - despite believing I had a good effort made to do the same 8yrs ago - and a tweak or titivation here or there on the rebuil.
Lovely new Raid wheel - although it clips the top of the binnacle view. And the suspension rides great but has lowered it 30mm causing me some scrapes on the rural roads and alike on the cherry bomb mid section of the duals.
However, as said that set of pipes will be defunct year end - as it’s going to Basset Down Balancing / Rocketeer
On my phone at the mo but will put some more pics of it up later if wanted.
I’ve hundreds of Pics and Videos continually sent by Oli at The Autobarn of the restoration- which it is in reality.
Can’t have too many pics!It’s been in ‘The Autobarn’ for a year. Started as updating the springs / dampers, bushes - to make it safe after a ‘bone snapped a year ago
And then it began. Lots of rot cut out - despite believing I had a good effort made to do the same 8yrs ago - and a tweak or titivation here or there on the rebuil.
Lovely new Raid wheel - although it clips the top of the binnacle view. And the suspension rides great but has lowered it 30mm causing me some scrapes on the rural roads and alike on the cherry bomb mid section of the duals.
However, as said that set of pipes will be defunct year end - as it’s going to Basset Down Balancing / Rocketeer
On my phone at the mo but will put some more pics of it up later if wanted.
I’ve hundreds of Pics and Videos continually sent by Oli at The Autobarn of the restoration- which it is in reality.
Scotter said:
PushedDover said:
Come along … COMPLETE !
It’s been in ‘The Autobarn’ for a year. Started as updating the springs / dampers, bushes - to make it safe after a ‘bone snapped a year ago
And then it began. Lots of rot cut out - despite believing I had a good effort made to do the same 8yrs ago - and a tweak or titivation here or there on the rebuil.
Lovely new Raid wheel - although it clips the top of the binnacle view. And the suspension rides great but has lowered it 30mm causing me some scrapes on the rural roads and alike on the cherry bomb mid section of the duals.
However, as said that set of pipes will be defunct year end - as it’s going to Basset Down Balancing / Rocketeer
On my phone at the mo but will put some more pics of it up later if wanted.
I’ve hundreds of Pics and Videos continually sent by Oli at The Autobarn of the restoration- which it is in reality.
Can’t have too many pics!It’s been in ‘The Autobarn’ for a year. Started as updating the springs / dampers, bushes - to make it safe after a ‘bone snapped a year ago
And then it began. Lots of rot cut out - despite believing I had a good effort made to do the same 8yrs ago - and a tweak or titivation here or there on the rebuil.
Lovely new Raid wheel - although it clips the top of the binnacle view. And the suspension rides great but has lowered it 30mm causing me some scrapes on the rural roads and alike on the cherry bomb mid section of the duals.
However, as said that set of pipes will be defunct year end - as it’s going to Basset Down Balancing / Rocketeer
On my phone at the mo but will put some more pics of it up later if wanted.
I’ve hundreds of Pics and Videos continually sent by Oli at The Autobarn of the restoration- which it is in reality.
The finished article : Triggers Broom
I’ve just been collecting a year of updates and video photos from the Whattsapps received- worth of a thread , if the uploading was not so painful !
A comprehensive dismantle, rot cut out and rebuild.
Gaz coil overs now- but a 30mm drop at the rear is giving me difficulties grounding the mid pipe cherry I had welders in moons ago.
patmahe said:
Love that colour/wheel combo, I think if I ever go back to MX-5 ownership (sold my NA recently) I'd go for an NC ideally in your spec. The right blend of sporty/comfy/modern for me I think.
Thanks! It's a really nice blue (although the bodywork is a bit scruffy in places) and the white works well with it I thinkPushedDover said:
Ok a few as I’ve just pulled out of the garage…..
The finished article : Triggers Broom
I’ve just been collecting a year of updates and video photos from the Whattsapps received- worth of a thread , if the uploading was not so painful !
A comprehensive dismantle, rot cut out and rebuild.
Gaz coil overs now- but a 30mm drop at the rear is giving me difficulties grounding the mid pipe cherry I had welders in moons ago.
Many great shades of red.I like them.The finished article : Triggers Broom
I’ve just been collecting a year of updates and video photos from the Whattsapps received- worth of a thread , if the uploading was not so painful !
A comprehensive dismantle, rot cut out and rebuild.
Gaz coil overs now- but a 30mm drop at the rear is giving me difficulties grounding the mid pipe cherry I had welders in moons ago.
Edited by Scotter on Saturday 18th June 22:58
it must be three different shades !
Excuse the rubbish pics but they're taken from the advert for a cheap NC I just put a deposit down on. I've always liked MX5's and used to deliver Mazda UK's press fleet back in the late 80's when they were first released her. This is my first MK3 though, as I simply couldn't afford a MK1 now and this cost me less than some folk spend on a set of tyres. The plan is just to enjoy it around the Cornish lanes and maybe do the occasional hillclimb or sprint.
Any suggestions for cheap improvements? I hear the NC is sensitive to geo changes and decent tyres?
Any suggestions for cheap improvements? I hear the NC is sensitive to geo changes and decent tyres?
horsemeatscandal said:
Fitted some new wheels. Yes, Japan Racing so I'm sure they'll explode and kill me but I like them. ET25 so I took the spacers off, the fronts don't rub on full lock (just!), which was a concern.
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