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On paper this is my wife's, but it's actually mine because I drive it all the time, found it etc. The wheels are new due to the drivers rear original 15" 5 spoke cracking whilst I was driving (scary st!) and whilst we were at it I treated her to some HSD's which are bedding in nicely.
I love this car!
Picked up this little number on 20th July. 114k kms (so roughly 70k miles) on the clock. Imported in 1999. 1.6 with not a spec of rust on it.
Already sorted a few issues:
On the To-Do list:
Already sorted a few issues:
- Radio wasn't working. Which was a shame is it came with the original Mazda head unit. Swapped it for a Pinoeer BT unit, after sorting our Edward Scissor-Hands' handy work (pun intended)
- Had an immobilizer fitted that didn't actually do anything. Just a red blinky light in, what would have been, the female receiver fora fob. SO ripped that out (installed by aforementioned Scissor-Hands).
- Greased the incredibly slow electric windows
- Checked all rain rail bolts were tight (in the correct order)
On the To-Do list:
- Calibrate speedo (been converted to MPH but reading 90mph when doing 70mph)
- Service (Engine, Gearbox, Diff)
- Replace ditch finders (in spectacular, smokey fashion)
- See to numerous key scratches and scuffs on bodywork
- Underseal
- Replace discs and pads and bleed system
- Take from Land's End to John O'Groats
Recently bought this. Sold my E90 M3 DCT for it and I'm absolutely loving it. O.Z wheels incoming, Meister CRDs and Blink fast road alignment booked.
Then, 200bhp conversion, probably with Blink Motorsport but I'm going to speak to BBR too. Can can anyone vouch either way for either company?
Then, 200bhp conversion, probably with Blink Motorsport but I'm going to speak to BBR too. Can can anyone vouch either way for either company?
Edited by 5er on Sunday 17th September 22:25
I'm in the middle of a TVR-S body off restoration, but I recently couldn't resist buying this MX-5 beauty.
It's a Mk. 2.5 VVT Sport, 6-speed with LSD and it's a fantastic little car and amazing fun to drive, especially on the twisty country roads.
Generally the car looks pretty good for it's age, with some rust in the to be expected places, but nothing that a bit of elbow grease and steel welding won't fix.
If I can force myself to stop it on the weekends, maybe I'll finish the TVR
It's a Mk. 2.5 VVT Sport, 6-speed with LSD and it's a fantastic little car and amazing fun to drive, especially on the twisty country roads.
Generally the car looks pretty good for it's age, with some rust in the to be expected places, but nothing that a bit of elbow grease and steel welding won't fix.
If I can force myself to stop it on the weekends, maybe I'll finish the TVR
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