A few questions

[Krise]

Evening all

Went and bought myself and mk2 mx5 today, 1.8 sport, 2002 and now have a few questions I am hoping you guys can help answer.

Rust, the rear of the sills have started to go and the arches will soon follow I think, I'm based SW London, any recommendations of a place I can get these sorted ?

The Ariel won't go up, simple fix?

Best bushes as I would like to get them all changed for poly

Coil overs, have been offered a set of new GAZ gold pro with top mounts brand new for a couple of hundred quid

Tyres, it has the 16 in wheels, what's everyone running ?

What engine and diff oil is everyone favouring these days.

Thanks in advance

[ronime]

Krise said:

Evening all
Coil overs, have been offered a set of new GAZ gold pro with top mounts brand new for a couple of hundred quid

Complete bargain (would cost you over £600 new). Are they stolen goods?

[MX-5 Lazza]

Welcome to MX5 ownership Krise

2002 cars are commonly called Mk2.5 i.e, face-lifted Mk2. Sport will have some niceties such as 6-speed & LSD.

Gareth, The MX5 Restorer (look him up on OC forum) is near Brighton and is about as good as it gets for rust repairs.

Do the bushes really need changing? Most people who fit poly-bushes usually say that it makes the ride a fair bit worse without really adding much to the driving experience. They are expensive to buy and a PITA to fit too. I'd say, if your current bushes are ok then leave them alone.

GAZ Gold Pro are very good. Your current top-mounts should be fine.

Toyo T1R.

Engine - Mobil 1 0W-40 (about £28 for 5L from Costco)
Gearbox - Redline MT90*
Differential - Redline 75W-90*

• I might have these the wrong way around. I'm sure someone else will be along soon to confirm.

[Krise]

Thanks guys,

I'm picking the car up next Saturday, aside from bieng 16 in wheels anyone know what size tyres are needed, as I want to order them now so I can have them fitted the day I get it as I want to get the tomahawk ditch finders of as soon as possible

[SmilerFTM]

Another shout for the Toyo T1R tyres, superb grip from them and just so happen to look better than everything else as well

[gd49]

Krise said:

The Ariel won't go up, simple fix?

Is it making a grinding noise when it tries to extend the ariel? That happened to mine as it had come off the belt, think it was about £50 to get it replaced. Got mine done by a mechanic, but probably would be DIYable.

I'm running ToyoT1Rs on mine, they're 205/45 I think.