New guy saying hi - with pics
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Morning all!
Long time lurker, first time poster. I didn't join earlier as I thought I couldn't possibly sign up to such a high octane forum with something as humble as an MX-5. But seeing as how this place has a dedicated bunch of fellow 5 enthusiasts, I thought I'd come join the party.
Anyway, here's my P&J: 1998 1.8iS. Bought about 4 years ago with 44k miles on the clock. Added some refinements of my own, and now she's got 85k on the clock and still going strong. Never misses a beat, never fails to start and consistently puts a big grin on my face. I reckon, probably the best all-round car I'll ever own. Here she is, fresh out of the bodyshop this weekend after removal of parking dents, and with clear reflectors and side indicators added:
Long time lurker, first time poster. I didn't join earlier as I thought I couldn't possibly sign up to such a high octane forum with something as humble as an MX-5. But seeing as how this place has a dedicated bunch of fellow 5 enthusiasts, I thought I'd come join the party.
Anyway, here's my P&J: 1998 1.8iS. Bought about 4 years ago with 44k miles on the clock. Added some refinements of my own, and now she's got 85k on the clock and still going strong. Never misses a beat, never fails to start and consistently puts a big grin on my face. I reckon, probably the best all-round car I'll ever own. Here she is, fresh out of the bodyshop this weekend after removal of parking dents, and with clear reflectors and side indicators added:
Edited by AshG on Monday 30th July 10:04
Thanks all so far. The leather was one of the first things I had done to it when I got the car...the interior was just too dark for me, and the cloth seats were worn and cracking around the edges. Plus, how can you NOT have a roadster without leather?! Actually, the car is probably in a better state now than when I got it, at least cosmetically.
Hmmm...how much am I gonna be looking at for the clutch slave cylinder...?
Plus, how do I stop my photos on here resizing slightly and looking a big 'jagged'?
Hmmm...how much am I gonna be looking at for the clutch slave cylinder...?
Plus, how do I stop my photos on here resizing slightly and looking a big 'jagged'?
Hello Wigeon, and thanks!
As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
As for the bodywork, I had the dreaded sill rust on both sides of the car, so while that was being sorted, I asked the garage to sort out the bodywork. My car had what I call "auto cellulite"; the doors were covered in LOTS of little dents, mostly caused by the previous owner I think, who kept it garaged but also kept lots of heavy boxes in his garage and I think he was a tad careless around the car. A few were also caused by other careless drivers. Now, bear in mind that my girlfriend's father is very good friends with a guy who owns a body shop. In the end, he sorted out the rust, removed all the dents on both doors and resprayed front and rear bumpers. I paid £385! (cash in hand
) The car looks practically spotless now.
If I didn't have this connection to the body shop, I can't imagine that all the work would have come in at less than £1000; probably a lot more!
For one parking dent, I suppose you could always try one of those companies that practice so-called 'paintless dent removal', although I have heard varying reports of the quality of work they offer. I can't think it would be worth a trip to a proper body shop for a few very small dents.
As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
As for the bodywork, I had the dreaded sill rust on both sides of the car, so while that was being sorted, I asked the garage to sort out the bodywork. My car had what I call "auto cellulite"; the doors were covered in LOTS of little dents, mostly caused by the previous owner I think, who kept it garaged but also kept lots of heavy boxes in his garage and I think he was a tad careless around the car. A few were also caused by other careless drivers. Now, bear in mind that my girlfriend's father is very good friends with a guy who owns a body shop. In the end, he sorted out the rust, removed all the dents on both doors and resprayed front and rear bumpers. I paid £385! (cash in hand
) The car looks practically spotless now. If I didn't have this connection to the body shop, I can't imagine that all the work would have come in at less than £1000; probably a lot more!
For one parking dent, I suppose you could always try one of those companies that practice so-called 'paintless dent removal', although I have heard varying reports of the quality of work they offer. I can't think it would be worth a trip to a proper body shop for a few very small dents.
Edited by AshG on Monday 30th July 11:33
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