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Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:01 pm
by Odd
I have been looking for some time for the right car....was prepared to travel but found it locally
Had sport cars since I was 19....AH sprites
Had Mazda's sedans for 35 years.....
The Mx5 is perfect match....
It's red with 76,000k on the clock....and seems totally original other than an immobiliser
Will post photo's in due course.....once the rain stops!
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:48 pm
by Jeo
Sounds like a nice find. Big plans or just enjoying it as is?
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:22 pm
by Odd
No Big plans....ATM
Will be doing lots of research, asking a few questions
Explore the opportunities
Fixing stone chips, and polishing the paint....tightening some bolts
replacing any worn bits with factory parts
Will be adding a few k's to the odometer and enjoying open air motoring
Plans are potentially subject to change at any point
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:01 am
by Nevyn72
Odd wrote:No Big plans....ATM
Plans are potentially subject to change at any point
They usually are!
Welcome to the community and the obsession, a fantastic find with such low km.....
The great thing about the '5' is there are so many options out there for modifying and customizing the car, the hardest thing is working out which way you want to go with it!
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:40 pm
by Odd
My aim at this stage is to be consumed by enjoyment of the car….by driving it
I particularly wanted a low kilometre/unmodified example
Having restored a sprite I'm aware that it is very easy to be consumed by the change process
I will tinker….but nothing I can't do myself….over a weekend
Perhaps some mods for safety and nostalgia
Roll bar and a full tonneau…..??
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:00 pm
by KevGoat
Odd wrote:Plans are potentially subject to change at any point
As most would attest to on here ... mine appear to change daily
Welcome ;)
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Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:14 am
by Gladiator
Welcome. Sooooo.......Where are the pics?
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:45 am
by Odd
Thanks for the Welcomes
Will post pics Friday...;)
Currently overseas....back Thursday evening
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:46 pm
by monty007
Looking forward to seeing some pics
and welcome
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:08 pm
by Odd
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:01 pm
by Gladiator
Nice. Is it really that shiny or just a good pic? Where abouts in Brissy are you?
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:26 pm
by davekmoore
Welcome. Very pretty.
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:47 pm
by Odd
I'm in Taringa
Paint work is pretty good....but will be better once I'm finished....
Not easy to chase down touch up paint.....seems Autobarn's the go
I'd just given it a wash....but ,once I get the paint
I will clay it, fix all stone chips, give it a polish,then wax it
Should be even better
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:09 pm
by Okibi
Looks stunning!
Re: Hi....just bought a 1995 Na8
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:32 pm
by Odd
Thanks!
I'm hooked...and Happy
Been driving an auto for last 5 years.....
Something about wind in the hair, working a gearbox,
I'm even reliving my youth and double declutch when changing down gears
It's fun to drive again!!!
