Hello from another newbie (MX5)
Discussion
Just signed up and saying Hi to one and all at Pistonheads 
And here`s me car...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d11
Just about to sell this on to another Pistonhead and get this one....
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d11
High Five to you all
And here`s me car...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d11
Just about to sell this on to another Pistonhead and get this one....
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d11
High Five to you all
Nice looking cars, I'm looking to buy one at the moment.
Judging by the badge, I assume the one you're buying next is a Eunos, which spec is it?
Also, have you got any idea what the wheels on that Eunos are called? I was trying to get an insurance quote on a UK Mk1 1.8iS that had those wheels on but didn't have a clue what they're known as.
Judging by the badge, I assume the one you're buying next is a Eunos, which spec is it?
Also, have you got any idea what the wheels on that Eunos are called? I was trying to get an insurance quote on a UK Mk1 1.8iS that had those wheels on but didn't have a clue what they're known as.
Hi Wigeon
Yes the new car is an Eunos, VR Limited, A spec. = Vin Rouge/Tan Leather (1 of 700).
Can`t find what the wheels are called, but as far as I know they are standard OEM, therefore not modified. Hope that makes sence.
Gazboy
Many thanks for the heads up re JAPCHAT, I had`ent noticed that yet but it will now be one of my Fav`s.
Yes the new car is an Eunos, VR Limited, A spec. = Vin Rouge/Tan Leather (1 of 700).
Can`t find what the wheels are called, but as far as I know they are standard OEM, therefore not modified. Hope that makes sence.
Gazboy
Many thanks for the heads up re JAPCHAT, I had`ent noticed that yet but it will now be one of my Fav`s.
Nice one, I have two! (well one's the missus' old one and had a dead engine, awaiting repair!) I bought my red Mk2.5 just last week and it looks a bit like yours...
Mine:
Missus':
The cambelt snapped totalling the engine, but as it had 109k on it, it'll probably be easier to sell with a much lower mileage replacement engine... I'm busy retrimming the seats in leather, then I'll get the engine swapped then get the bodywork in A1 condition and sell it just in time for the summer
Having driven hers for a year I know you're in for a treat
Mine:
Missus':
The cambelt snapped totalling the engine, but as it had 109k on it, it'll probably be easier to sell with a much lower mileage replacement engine... I'm busy retrimming the seats in leather, then I'll get the engine swapped then get the bodywork in A1 condition and sell it just in time for the summer
Having driven hers for a year I know you're in for a treat
Hi Flat Steve,
Nice to hear from another MX5 driver or two.
I do like your MK2.5, but I`m a BIG MK1 fan and think your wife`s car looks really good in black.
My profile pics are a bit back to front, the Vin Rouge is the car I will be getting soon, the Red one I`ve had and very much enjoyed for the last 6 years. I did consider a MK2/2.5 but I just love the popups, must be me age, fell in love with the Lotus Elan when I was a sprog.
Ps, I thought all MX5`s had a non interferance engine, meaning a cam belt breaking could not do any damage?
If not I need to drive VERY carefully to a garage to get my 113.000KM belt changed,
should be done at 96.000KM.
Anyway have a great easter and HIGH FIVE to you.
Dave
Nice to hear from another MX5 driver or two.
I do like your MK2.5, but I`m a BIG MK1 fan and think your wife`s car looks really good in black.
My profile pics are a bit back to front, the Vin Rouge is the car I will be getting soon, the Red one I`ve had and very much enjoyed for the last 6 years. I did consider a MK2/2.5 but I just love the popups, must be me age, fell in love with the Lotus Elan when I was a sprog.
Ps, I thought all MX5`s had a non interferance engine, meaning a cam belt breaking could not do any damage?
If not I need to drive VERY carefully to a garage to get my 113.000KM belt changed,
should be done at 96.000KM.
Anyway have a great easter and HIGH FIVE to you.
Dave
That's the second time i've heard it's a non-inteference engine but it's been bump-started so presumably is a bit of a mess? Must admit a soft spot for pop-ups having just come from an RX-7 myself! Talking of service intervals, my girlfriends' (not married yet lol) MX-5 broke the cambelt 3000 miles before it was due to be changed so being a bit paranoid of this now I'd recommend a change for yours asap! (Mine's also due in 1000 miles and I'm on tenterhooks driving it lol!)
>> Edited by flat_steve on Tuesday 28th March 20:48
>> Edited by flat_steve on Tuesday 28th March 20:48
As I`m a about to sell this one on for a very reasonable price the new owner will be needing the services of a spanner man.
If I understand your situation correctly, your not sure your car is damaged?
Have a look at this for Miata Net of US, a very good source of info for all things 5.
If it`s true you may be lucky.
www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html
Best of luck
Dave
If I understand your situation correctly, your not sure your car is damaged?
Have a look at this for Miata Net of US, a very good source of info for all things 5.
If it`s true you may be lucky.
www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html
Best of luck
Dave
Sorry to hijack your thread 
Yeah not sure at the moment, a thread I started on the MX5 owners club forum seems to indicate the same, that it may not have lunched itself, though I guess only an internal examination will reveal that, but it's worth trying a cambelt change I think! If (and it's a BIG if) it's actually fine after what happened I will be beyond impressed by the chaps at Mazda!
Yeah not sure at the moment, a thread I started on the MX5 owners club forum seems to indicate the same, that it may not have lunched itself, though I guess only an internal examination will reveal that, but it's worth trying a cambelt change I think! If (and it's a BIG if) it's actually fine after what happened I will be beyond impressed by the chaps at Mazda!
bavers said:
Hello Drogo, love that Vin Rouge great looking car.
We also have two, his n hers... Hers is a Mk 2 facelift for everyday fun and mine is a Eunos 1.8 so I can join in the club runs!
Hi bavers,
Thanks for that and I like your two cars, MX5 in any shape are so much fun.
Are any of you guys going on the Midnight Tunnel Run? Would be good to meet up at the start.
Regards Dave
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