My new daily driver and future track car

Kkhrome · Postby **Kkhrome** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:00 am

Hi Guys and Gals,
Just thought I'd post some pictures up of my first Mx-5. Having previously owned a Series 6 Rx-7 I didn't think I'd be able to get a car for under $10k that handled anywhere near as good as it, but I think I have come pretty close. And the funny thing is, it is stock standard except for the body kit and leather seats, so when I have some money to put into it, I think it will be close to beating it, through the corners anyway.

It's not in the best condition, but only had 135,000 kms and full logbook history when I picked it up.

Did my first track day in it too the other weekend at QR and I'm hooked! My best time for the day was 1:14.77 (clubman track), not that fast I know, but that was with the worst tyres in the WORLD!! No grip what so ever! Can't wait to get back out there again in April, hopefully with better tyres.

Really liking this forum too, everyone is friendly and there is bucket loads of information as well.

Anyway enough yapping and more pics!

Grant

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:12 am

Tidy looking car you have there mate, looking forward to seeing what you do with it

Welcome to the obsession.

P.S. Any pics of the RX7?

ForceMajeure · Postby **ForceMajeure** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:34 am

Nice one, what type of wheels are those if you dont mind me asking.

Some sway bars will definitely get this bad boy handling much better BTW, although it sounds like you will be making this a track weapon so im sure you have this on the agenda

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:59 pm

ForceMajeure wrote:Nice one, what type of wheels are those if you dont mind me asking.

They look exactly the same as a set of Cheviot Alloys I had on a company car back in 1993..

de Bounce · Postby **de Bounce** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:38 pm

Welcome
And enjoy the journey

MX5's like good tyres and a good wheel alignment before they perform their best

Kkhrome · Postby **Kkhrome** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:27 pm

Thanks guys!

de Bounce wrote:Welcome
And enjoy the journey

MX5's like good tyres and a good wheel alignment before they perform their best

Yep, got the specs off here somewhere. Was one of the first things I did, after advancing the timing to 14 DEG lol.

rascal wrote:
ForceMajeure wrote:Nice one, what type of wheels are those if you dont mind me asking.

They look exactly the same as a set of Cheviot Alloys I had on a company car back in 1993..

Yep, spot on, Aussie ROH Chevoit Mags. They've been gutter rashed to hell though, but not to worry, gave me a good excuse to get new wheels.

Speaking of which, this arrived in the mail a couple of days ago.

ForceMajeure wrote:Nice one, what type of wheels are those if you dont mind me asking.

Some sway bars will definitely get this bad boy handling much better BTW, although it sounds like you will be making this a track weapon so im sure you have this on the agenda

Definitely on the list!

CheyneX5 wrote:Tidy looking car you have there mate, looking forward to seeing what you do with it

Welcome to the obsession.

P.S. Any pics of the RX7?

Sure, I'll see if I can track them down

ForceMajeure · Postby **ForceMajeure** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:48 pm

RPF1's, fine choice, just got a set of them myself back in January.

PaulF · Postby **PaulF** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:30 pm

Kkhrome wrote:

+1 on the wheels. One of my favourite wheels, and perfect for the MX-5.

91 Malibu · Postby **91 Malibu** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:56 am

Congrats on the purchase & welcome to the obsession, great choice of wheels they should look great on your car.Look forward to see how this turns out.

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 1:43 pm

What sort of money do new RPF1 wheels go for? Weight about 5kg?

Kkhrome · Postby **Kkhrome** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:43 pm

4.5 kgs for 15" +41. Cost me a bit over $1k delivered from the states.

I added these to them today.

Federal 595RS-R's 205/50/15's

$161 each fitted and balanced.

Can't wait to try them out, just waiting for my Rays lug nuts to arrive.

Kkhrome · Postby **Kkhrome** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:55 pm

CheyneX5 wrote:Tidy looking car you have there mate, looking forward to seeing what you do with it

Welcome to the obsession.

P.S. Any pics of the RX7?

As requested, some pics of my Rx7.

Still miss her. :cry:

Some quick specs:
'92
Series 8 Bomex body kit
GT35/40 Garret 13BT
264kws at the wheels and 600+ flb of torque.