1991 Mx5 1.6

[Patch888]

I've owned my 5 for about 6 months, it's a UK car and when I first purchased it was a little worse for wear. I'll keep this nice and short, in the 6 months I've had it it has been treated to, new alloys (eunos ones) new tyres, all oil and fluids, Cambelt and water pump, pads and discs all round, mx5 parts adjustable suspension, nardi steering wheel, few small interior bits and k&n panel filter. Also had a full service, plugs, leads fuel filter etc. Here's a few pics, still lots to do...

[Patch888]

Think I'm in need of a new alternator, off to the garage for tests tommorow for inspections.

[MarvGTI]

Nice MX is it the 90hp or 110hp one?

Marvin

[scott15]

MarvGTI said:

Nice MX is it the 90hp or 110hp one?

Marvin

It'll be the 110 at that age. I have a 90bhp one, although there doesn't really seem to be much difference between mine and a 110 oddly.

[Altrezia]

Looks fantastic. I miss my MX5s

[Patch888]

Thanks for all the comments. Yes it is the 116bhp one, prob lost a fair few over the years.

Appears to be totally rust free, it was waxoiled a couple of weeks ago, no visible rust underneath, sills and arches all solid, just a few panels looking duller than others, a few appear to have been resprayed over the years. Front and rear bumpers could ideally do with a respray.

[Davy J]

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

[Patch888]

Davy J said:

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

[Markgenesis]

Have too agree with the black alloys, never seen the appeal either.

Otherwise very nice

[Patch888]

This month the mx has been treated to full laser alignment and waxoiled fully. Next up on the list is a new exhaust, currently looking at the cobalt cat-back, this is due to the positive comments it's received from mx owners on here.

[jkb89]

Patch - lovely 5.

I've just picked up one too, a mk2. Intending to use it for fast road/track use. Can I ask where you got your cambelt kit, water pump, pads and discs from? Mx5 parts have an offer on the discs & pads but the 'EBC Kevlar' or whatever they are pads with them are meant to be awful.

Cheers.

[Jimmy No Hands]

Patch888 said:

This month the mx has been treated to full laser alignment and waxoiled fully. Next up on the list is a new exhaust, currently looking at the cobalt cat-back, this is due to the positive comments it's received from mx owners on here.

I've got a Cobalt on my 1.8, I'm very impressed with it. Fairly subtle when pootling about, but a real sporty bark when giving it some. Not overly boomy on the motorway either.

[Patch888]

jkb89 said:

Patch - lovely 5.

I've just picked up one too, a mk2. Intending to use it for fast road/track use. Can I ask where you got your cambelt kit, water pump, pads and discs from? Mx5 parts have an offer on the discs & pads but the 'EBC Kevlar' or whatever they are pads with them are meant to be awful.

Cheers.

Cheers pal, I went to an mx5 specialist in Ramsey Cambridgeshire, the garage is called total smart. He fitted the Cambelt, alternator belt and water pump for £230 including parts. If you want his details etc let me know, he also did my pads and discs.

[Patch888]

Cheers for that Jimmy, that's just what I'm after.

[DSS199]

Jimmy No Hands said:

I've got a Cobalt on my 1.8, I'm very impressed with it. Fairly subtle when pootling about, but a real sporty bark when giving it some. Not overly boomy on the motorway either.

I bought one of these during the Moss Europe sale and was impressed as its nowhere near as loud as the MX5 parts one, only downside my Colbalt Badge fell off on the first day =/, Still waiting on a call back if Moss can send me one.

P.s. Sounds like a a great car enjoy it

[AndyCardiff]

Davy J said:

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

Ditto from me, too. I've seen the occassional car that I like with black alloys, but I can't understand why people want their cars to look like they've got the spare wheels on

[Patch888]

AndyCardiff said:

Davy J said:

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

Ditto from me, too. I've seen the occassional car that I like with black alloys, but I can't understand why people want their cars to look like they've got the spare wheels on

Trust me, they look nothing like the spare, only similarity is the colour. It's all down to individual tastes, I've always thought the red and black combo works well. Gives it a different look, an edge, just my opinion though.

[Patch888]

AndyCardiff said:

Davy J said:

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

Ditto from me, too. I've seen the occassional car that I like with black alloys, but I can't understand why people want their cars to look like they've got the spare wheels on

Trust me, they look nothing like the spare, only similarity is the colour. It's all down to individual tastes, I've always thought the red and black combo works well. Gives it a different look, an edge, just my opinion though.

[Riknos]

Patch888 said:

AndyCardiff said:

Davy J said:

I just cant for the life of me buy into the whole black alloys thing .
Never have , never will no matter what they are on.
Cue folk who will post pictures of Porsche , Astons, Lambos etc with black alloys - which if I had the money to buy one , guess what , first thing id change would be the black alloys.

Just my taste.

Ditto from me, too. I've seen the occassional car that I like with black alloys, but I can't understand why people want their cars to look like they've got the spare wheels on

Trust me, they look nothing like the spare, only similarity is the colour. It's all down to individual tastes, I've always thought the red and black combo works well. Gives it a different look, an edge, just my opinion though.

Ignore them. The black wheels look nice with the red paintwork, and miles better than the standard silver colour of those wheels would.

My only gripe is the uk rear plate plinth - I think it looks horrid and totally spoils the back end of the car. They look far, far better with a JDM one