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Most of the MX5's I've seen in Bristol have been driven by men. They do look like great fun, with the roof down in the sun. All in all they look like the perfect package.
Where does this its a gay man's car thing come from? I must say I've been tempted by getting one of these a few times. Does a 6ft tall man fit in one comfortably? The image does put me off a bit though.
I know a gay man that drives a 5 Series BMW. I guess the homophobic out there better add that to their list of queer cars.
Nice purchase O/P. I'm jealous.
Where does this its a gay man's car thing come from? I must say I've been tempted by getting one of these a few times. Does a 6ft tall man fit in one comfortably? The image does put me off a bit though.
I know a gay man that drives a 5 Series BMW. I guess the homophobic out there better add that to their list of queer cars.
Nice purchase O/P. I'm jealous.
New pictures, taken along the rather stunning Cornish coast. Sprayed the wheels matt black and was rather pleased with the result, especially as it cost me about £10 in paint. All 4 tyres are on the limit however, so hopefully new wheels coming next month. Went up with my mates and their cars, a Suzuki Cappuccino (so most of our conversations revolve around whose car is gayer) and a rather rare KE70 Corolla.
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Need to do something about the holes where the old numberplate was, might make it into an air intake. I know the fog light should be on there, but it looks better without so it's come off. When I have some spare cash I'll be hunting the scrapyards for a small boot spoiler
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Need to do something about the holes where the old numberplate was, might make it into an air intake. I know the fog light should be on there, but it looks better without so it's come off. When I have some spare cash I'll be hunting the scrapyards for a small boot spoiler
Edited by Negative Creep on Sunday 15th June 21:22
Looking good, and makes me yearn for a road trip!!
One is attaching a standard style light to the rear towing eye and swivelling it behind the bumper apart from when the MOT is due, as mentioned here:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
The other is to change one of the reversing lights to a fog light. If you use a red LED bulb then it will look no different but be legal and tidy.
Negative Creep said:
I know the fog light should be on there, but it looks better without so it's come off.
There are 2 ways around that.One is attaching a standard style light to the rear towing eye and swivelling it behind the bumper apart from when the MOT is due, as mentioned here:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...
The other is to change one of the reversing lights to a fog light. If you use a red LED bulb then it will look no different but be legal and tidy.
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That's a nice looking car. Good idea in terms of looks, but could it not result in being pulled since they think the brake light is out, or drivers thinking you are braking in the fog?
Hi again chap, I'm not too sure about the legality of it, now you mention it, I presume it is, some MX5's don't have a light there, purely a reflective strip (so I am led to believe), Having said that, I can understand the concerns over the confusion it may cause... one for SP&L maybe?
Finkers
Well I'm trying to sell it now. Loads of interest in the first week, now none whatsoever
will be going onto ebay auction very soon, so with the weather being good I thought I'd go for a proper hoon in it. Across the moors and back, little traffic (although all those I seemed to meet thought nsl is 35 as opposed to 60.) Also stopped off to get some last photos. Nothing has changed since the last set, but I was really pleased how they came out
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