Another MX5 Thread.....
Discussion
phatmanace said:
I know I've missed the boat as you've already bought one :-)
.. but I think the only advice that I can think of that I would give to a would be mx5 owner would be to go for the 1.8 instead of the 1.6. Although all the general wisdom suggests that the 1.6 [when it was 115Bhp] is a better car and a sweeter engine - if you are going to modify the car - then the 1.8 has stronger bits [diff/clutch etc] and you can get more power when you turbo it without changing the bits.
probably only important if you are going to mod it... but worth a mention!
my 2c...
-ace
.. but I think the only advice that I can think of that I would give to a would be mx5 owner would be to go for the 1.8 instead of the 1.6. Although all the general wisdom suggests that the 1.6 [when it was 115Bhp] is a better car and a sweeter engine - if you are going to modify the car - then the 1.8 has stronger bits [diff/clutch etc] and you can get more power when you turbo it without changing the bits.
probably only important if you are going to mod it... but worth a mention!
my 2c...
-ace
Nope. 1.6 is the sweet one if it's a mk1. Also cheaper to slap a turbo on it, which everyone should (£1500 for 170bhp fitted). Though ultimately you're right, the 1.8 can be taken further, but at a cost where you should have bought something else in the first place.
Best upgrade I did on mine (aside from a turbo) was to fit 1.8 front brakes. Easy job. All you need are new carriers, discs and pads. Carbotech Panther+ are the nuts for track use and work on the road too.
www.mx5ocforum.co.uk is where you want to read up. www.performance5.co.uk and www.mx5parts.co.uk for parts, help and tuning.
Here's how much fun you can have in a standard 1.6 :
Video
http://bookatrack.com/-pg?2590
Pic
http://bookatrack.com/-pg?2814&23
mx-5 lazza said:
TaylotS2K said:
Whilsy MX5's are fun to drive they are very girly cars. I dont like the new one at all - it reminds me of the Gibbs aquada.
That's right. Look at my girly car:
Compared to this very masculine looking S2000:
I thought PH was for people who were older and more mature than this.
Sorry to upset you - I do like the MX5, it wont ever shake the image of a girls car though - thats not just my opinion, but the general opinion (other than MX5 owners obviously). Sticking some other alloys on doesn't disguise the fact its still a girls car.
noumenon said:
phatmanace said:
I know I've missed the boat as you've already bought one :-)
.. but I think the only advice that I can think of that I would give to a would be mx5 owner would be to go for the 1.8 instead of the 1.6. Although all the general wisdom suggests that the 1.6 [when it was 115Bhp] is a better car and a sweeter engine - if you are going to modify the car - then the 1.8 has stronger bits [diff/clutch etc] and you can get more power when you turbo it without changing the bits.
probably only important if you are going to mod it... but worth a mention!
my 2c...
-ace
.. but I think the only advice that I can think of that I would give to a would be mx5 owner would be to go for the 1.8 instead of the 1.6. Although all the general wisdom suggests that the 1.6 [when it was 115Bhp] is a better car and a sweeter engine - if you are going to modify the car - then the 1.8 has stronger bits [diff/clutch etc] and you can get more power when you turbo it without changing the bits.
probably only important if you are going to mod it... but worth a mention!
my 2c...
-ace
Nope. 1.6 is the sweet one if it's a mk1. Also cheaper to slap a turbo on it, which everyone should (£1500 for 170bhp fitted). Though ultimately you're right, the 1.8 can be taken further, but at a cost where you should have bought something else in the first place.
Best upgrade I did on mine (aside from a turbo) was to fit 1.8 front brakes. Easy job. All you need are new carriers, discs and pads. Carbotech Panther+ are the nuts for track use and work on the road too.
www.mx5ocforum.co.uk is where you want to read up. www.performance5.co.uk and www.mx5parts.co.uk for parts, help and tuning.
Here's how much fun you can have in a standard 1.6 :
Video
http://bookatrack.com/-pg?2590
Pic
http://bookatrack.com/-pg?2814&23
Wicked Video - which wheels are they on your car? I'm on the lookout for some white alloys for mine - which is also mariner blue
TaylotS2K said:
Sorry to upset you - I do like the MX5, it wont ever shake the image of a girls car though - thats not just my opinion, but the general opinion (other than MX5 owners obviously). Sticking some other alloys on doesn't disguise the fact its still a girls car.
I think most of us are secure enough in our own sexuality that it's not a problem. I certainly don't feel the need to check between my legs periodically 
I'd hate to choose my cars based on what other people think!
Go ahead and enjoy your S2k and I'll carry on enjoying thrashing the nuts of my 2k girl's car thanks!
And just in case you get lost on the way, you'll find it here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&f=178
K
K
bloody girls car ,my arse , would you car an original elan a girls car ?
no thought not , same concept
the mx5 i have has no power steering no electric windows or no nything , its a basic 2 seater roadster in the same guise as many 60s-70's roadsters i enjoy the car and dont care about the image.
no thought not , same concept
the mx5 i have has no power steering no electric windows or no nything , its a basic 2 seater roadster in the same guise as many 60s-70's roadsters i enjoy the car and dont care about the image.
It was a hairdressers/girls car for the most part. As it got towards a better price performance ratio, enthusiasts adopted it.
Look at the recipe for the 1.6:
- 7,600 rpm
- front engined, rear drive
- double wishbone suspension all round
- 950kgs
- 50:50 weight distribution
It's not super quick. But it is the perfect training car for anyone who's been brought up on a diet of front wheel drive and fancies moving to a porsche, tvr etc.
noumenon said:
Look at the recipe for the 1.6:
- 7,600 rpm
- front engined, rear drive
- double wishbone suspension all round
- 950kgs
- 50:50 weight distribution.
To anyone who knows anything about what makes a drivers car good, those are impressive stats. Can't get much better than that for 2 or 3 grand.
snotrag said:
noumenon said:
Look at the recipe for the 1.6:
- 7,600 rpm
- front engined, rear drive
- double wishbone suspension all round
- 950kgs
- 50:50 weight distribution.
To anyone who knows anything about what makes a drivers car good, those are impressive stats. Can't get much better than that for 2 or 3 grand.
Exactly, so buy one!
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