1999 MX5 Restoration

[LesMcQueen]

Hi All,

I’ve been the lucky owner of a 1999 MX5 for the past 3 years. A very generous gift from my Wife for our anniversary. It cost her the princely sum of £700. I wish that was all it had cost me!

It was a bit “crusty” to say the least but was a very good drive and only 52k miles.

I’ll add details of all the work done if anyone is interested, but sills are now solid and it’s had a few performance enhancements which have really made it a great weekend car!

[LesMcQueen]

[flukey5]

it's the smiles per gallon that are important! Glad you're enjoying it, all mx-5s are lovely cars to drive for anyone on a budget!

[LesMcQueen]

Hi Flukey, it really is so much fun. Gave it a run last night and never fails to bring a 😃

[Pistonsquirter]

Cool. Need restoration photos!

[LesMcQueen]

I’ve got a lot of pics on my laptop that I need to upload. But found a few on my phone to add of the restoration.

[LesMcQueen]

[LesMcQueen]

1 of the few pics I have of it before I started spending!

[LesMcQueen]

More paint.

[LesMcQueen]

Paint on, new alloys, lowered, upgraded brake discs and pads.

[LesMcQueen]

I’m going to have to compress the pics after this for the performance modifications. Phone pics too large in size to upload!

[LesMcQueen]

Racing Beat manifold, Sports cat and back box fitted.

[LesMcQueen]

It went in to Blink Motorsport in Winsford for their stage 1 package.
- Cylinder head
- Piper cams
- New ECU and map

They also did a 4 wheel alignment.

So so good and the noise is too addictive!



Most recently it’s had new bushes and anti roll bars.

[LesMcQueen]

Currently enjoying it but have some new parts in the garage I need to fit. Next big job is independent throttle bodies from Blink. After that the seats need attention.

[dapper]

Looking good, How much was the sevice from blink if you don't mind me asking?

Also looking forward to the progress with ITBs.

[LesMcQueen]

Hi Dapper. It was a good while ago so can’t remember exactly but think it was in the region of £1800. I’ve not regretted it though.

[Xcore]

Any particular reason for not opting for forced induction?!

[LesMcQueen]

Hi Xcore. Actually I thought long and hard about this and whether to go down the supercharger route (very close decision). In the end I love the character of the NA engine and revving it out and that won over. That’s not so say I won’t change my mind and do that in the future, but not thinking of it at the moment and the ITB’s sound really tempting!

[Sbloxxy]

Love the fact that you've resisted the temptation to muck around with how it looks (no spoilers, wheel extensions etc). In fact it looks quite stock. I reckon thats the best Mk2 colour too - and it has the best name - Evolution Orange Mica.

[LesMcQueen]

Thanks! Yes I prefer the look of the nearly standard car to be honest, keep it subtle. I didn’t know that about the colour!