I've gone and bought one - amazing cars!
Discussion
I enjoyed modding and tinkering with my Mk1 MX5 for the past couple of years. Good enough for track days and I still think a bargain at that price point.
Then I had a go in a mates Caterham and it was game over for the little Mazda, I knew what I had to do...
And so I have! Raided the piggybank amd picked up a wonderful 1.8 supersport with some choice mods - very impressed.
Not had a chance to really drive it yet as I've been working abroad, but great to know it's in the garage ready and waiting for my return.
And it's yellow
Then I had a go in a mates Caterham and it was game over for the little Mazda, I knew what I had to do...
And so I have! Raided the piggybank amd picked up a wonderful 1.8 supersport with some choice mods - very impressed.
Not had a chance to really drive it yet as I've been working abroad, but great to know it's in the garage ready and waiting for my return.
And it's yellow
grenpayne said:
What spec is your car then? Sounds interesting!
Well, from the ad:June 1998, 23,600 miles
Engine:
- Fully rebuilt as a 1.8 K-Series in 2008 (nothing wrong with the original but fancied a fun winter project)
- New rings, big-end shells, head bolts and gaskets
- Head fully ported, skimmed, crack tested, re-cut valve seats with bigger valves
- VHPD cams, valve springs and mechanical followers, Piper Vernier pulleys
- VHPD throttle bodies
- SLR 4-2-1 manifold with Raceco titanium silencer
- Apollo tank, RadTec aluminium radiator and silicon hoses
- 6 speed gearbox with 3.62 Quaife Limited Slip Differential (both serviced by Road & Race transmissions)
- Emerald ECU mapped by Track'n Road, 175 bhp @7,600 rpm
- Only 4,000 road miles since engine rebuilt
Chassis:
- Bilstein dampers with adjustable platforms, 170 lbs front springs and Freestyle adjustable anti-roll bar
- Flat-floor set up by Racecars Doctor
- 13' wheels with Toyo R888
Options fitted:
- Leather seats
- Full weather pack including hood bag and heater
- Carbon fibre dashboard
- Push start button, 12V accessory plug, mechanical oil pressure gauge
- 4 points harnesses, FIA roll-over bar and FIA cut-off switch
I'll get some pics up when I can - this is one from the ad:
Edited by Matt UK on Saturday 7th May 23:25
Greenpayne
You must be smaller than average if you find the tillets comfortable, I suppose the seat pads would help keep your Butt warm but it was my shoulders which always felt cold for me, And I'm average size too 6 foot tall and 12 stone, the Bloody harnesses always bruised my hips, so IMO they are Too Narrow accross this area to fit me comfortably. Now the Leather seats are a revelation, warm, comfortable, and plenty of support.
Guess you pays your money - etc etc.
You must be smaller than average if you find the tillets comfortable, I suppose the seat pads would help keep your Butt warm but it was my shoulders which always felt cold for me, And I'm average size too 6 foot tall and 12 stone, the Bloody harnesses always bruised my hips, so IMO they are Too Narrow accross this area to fit me comfortably. Now the Leather seats are a revelation, warm, comfortable, and plenty of support.
Guess you pays your money - etc etc.
S47 said:
Greenpayne
You must be smaller than average if you find the tillets comfortable, I suppose the seat pads would help keep your Butt warm but it was my shoulders which always felt cold for me, And I'm average size too 6 foot tall and 12 stone, the Bloody harnesses always bruised my hips, so IMO they are Too Narrow accross this area to fit me comfortably. Now the Leather seats are a revelation, warm, comfortable, and plenty of support.
Guess you pays your money - etc etc.
Ah, I see the problem here, I thought I was average but at 5'9" and 12 stone, clearly I'm not You must be smaller than average if you find the tillets comfortable, I suppose the seat pads would help keep your Butt warm but it was my shoulders which always felt cold for me, And I'm average size too 6 foot tall and 12 stone, the Bloody harnesses always bruised my hips, so IMO they are Too Narrow accross this area to fit me comfortably. Now the Leather seats are a revelation, warm, comfortable, and plenty of support.
Guess you pays your money - etc etc.
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