New guy saying hi - with pics
Discussion
Morning all!
Long time lurker, first time poster. I didn't join earlier as I thought I couldn't possibly sign up to such a high octane forum with something as humble as an MX-5. But seeing as how this place has a dedicated bunch of fellow 5 enthusiasts, I thought I'd come join the party.
Anyway, here's my P&J: 1998 1.8iS. Bought about 4 years ago with 44k miles on the clock. Added some refinements of my own, and now she's got 85k on the clock and still going strong. Never misses a beat, never fails to start and consistently puts a big grin on my face. I reckon, probably the best all-round car I'll ever own. Here she is, fresh out of the bodyshop this weekend after removal of parking dents, and with clear reflectors and side indicators added:
Long time lurker, first time poster. I didn't join earlier as I thought I couldn't possibly sign up to such a high octane forum with something as humble as an MX-5. But seeing as how this place has a dedicated bunch of fellow 5 enthusiasts, I thought I'd come join the party.
Anyway, here's my P&J: 1998 1.8iS. Bought about 4 years ago with 44k miles on the clock. Added some refinements of my own, and now she's got 85k on the clock and still going strong. Never misses a beat, never fails to start and consistently puts a big grin on my face. I reckon, probably the best all-round car I'll ever own. Here she is, fresh out of the bodyshop this weekend after removal of parking dents, and with clear reflectors and side indicators added:
Edited by AshG on Monday 30th July 10:04
they are lovely seats and a beautiful car. if i had endless funds i would like to get some seats like them for my car or maybe some elise ones (but that will have to wait a very long time as other stuff is way more important)
Edit: forgot to say welcome to PH
Edit: forgot to say welcome to PH
Edited by speedychrissie on Monday 30th July 10:07
Thanks all so far. The leather was one of the first things I had done to it when I got the car...the interior was just too dark for me, and the cloth seats were worn and cracking around the edges. Plus, how can you NOT have a roadster without leather?! Actually, the car is probably in a better state now than when I got it, at least cosmetically.
Hmmm...how much am I gonna be looking at for the clutch slave cylinder...?
Plus, how do I stop my photos on here resizing slightly and looking a big 'jagged'?
Hmmm...how much am I gonna be looking at for the clutch slave cylinder...?
Plus, how do I stop my photos on here resizing slightly and looking a big 'jagged'?
That's a stunner!
A couple of questions if I may:
1) Do you think those wheels were standard on your car?
I have a UK '98 1.8iS too with the same wheels, and many other '98 UK 1.8iS I looked at had the same wheels, but I've heard conflicting views as to whether they were thrown on by Mazda as standard at that point or not.
2) How much did it cost to have your bodywork sorted out, and obviously for me to predict more accurately what it may cost to have mine done what sort of state was it in?
I have the 1 parking ding on the left, a barely noticeable ding on the right, and a couple of paint blemishes. I'm thinking of selling mine a little later in the year and would like to bring it back to the immaculate state it was in when I bought it.
A couple of questions if I may:
1) Do you think those wheels were standard on your car?
I have a UK '98 1.8iS too with the same wheels, and many other '98 UK 1.8iS I looked at had the same wheels, but I've heard conflicting views as to whether they were thrown on by Mazda as standard at that point or not.
2) How much did it cost to have your bodywork sorted out, and obviously for me to predict more accurately what it may cost to have mine done what sort of state was it in?
I have the 1 parking ding on the left, a barely noticeable ding on the right, and a couple of paint blemishes. I'm thinking of selling mine a little later in the year and would like to bring it back to the immaculate state it was in when I bought it.
Hello Wigeon, and thanks!
As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
As for the bodywork, I had the dreaded sill rust on both sides of the car, so while that was being sorted, I asked the garage to sort out the bodywork. My car had what I call "auto cellulite"; the doors were covered in LOTS of little dents, mostly caused by the previous owner I think, who kept it garaged but also kept lots of heavy boxes in his garage and I think he was a tad careless around the car. A few were also caused by other careless drivers. Now, bear in mind that my girlfriend's father is very good friends with a guy who owns a body shop. In the end, he sorted out the rust, removed all the dents on both doors and resprayed front and rear bumpers. I paid £385! (cash in hand
) The car looks practically spotless now.
If I didn't have this connection to the body shop, I can't imagine that all the work would have come in at less than £1000; probably a lot more!
For one parking dent, I suppose you could always try one of those companies that practice so-called 'paintless dent removal', although I have heard varying reports of the quality of work they offer. I can't think it would be worth a trip to a proper body shop for a few very small dents.
As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
As for the bodywork, I had the dreaded sill rust on both sides of the car, so while that was being sorted, I asked the garage to sort out the bodywork. My car had what I call "auto cellulite"; the doors were covered in LOTS of little dents, mostly caused by the previous owner I think, who kept it garaged but also kept lots of heavy boxes in his garage and I think he was a tad careless around the car. A few were also caused by other careless drivers. Now, bear in mind that my girlfriend's father is very good friends with a guy who owns a body shop. In the end, he sorted out the rust, removed all the dents on both doors and resprayed front and rear bumpers. I paid £385! (cash in hand
) The car looks practically spotless now. If I didn't have this connection to the body shop, I can't imagine that all the work would have come in at less than £1000; probably a lot more!
For one parking dent, I suppose you could always try one of those companies that practice so-called 'paintless dent removal', although I have heard varying reports of the quality of work they offer. I can't think it would be worth a trip to a proper body shop for a few very small dents.
Edited by AshG on Monday 30th July 11:33
Thanks for that! Luckily I don't have any rust so it'd just be the odd ding I'd need doing.
Somebody drove into the back of me the other day so handily my rear bumper is now going to be replaced on the insurance, although annoyingly it was the front that originally had more scuffs (careless previous owner)!
Maybe I can strike a deal with the guys doing the insurance repairs.
Somebody drove into the back of me the other day so handily my rear bumper is now going to be replaced on the insurance, although annoyingly it was the front that originally had more scuffs (careless previous owner)!
Maybe I can strike a deal with the guys doing the insurance repairs.
AshG said:
Hello Wigeon, and thanks!
As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
These are the wheels fitted to my 1997 1.8is. So possibly at somepoint in 97/98 they changed wheels....or they were an upgrade option. What size are your tyres?As far as I know, those are the standard wheels for the MK1 1.8iS. They came with the car, and certainly all the other MK1 1.8iS I have seen have them. I personally think they look really good for standard wheels.
Edited by Munter on Monday 30th July 12:50
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