mx5cartalk.com

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

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?

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

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..

Welcome
And enjoy the journey

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

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

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

Kkhrome wrote:

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Welcome to the forum!

That is a very impressive RX7 mate! Let the modding of your NA begin!

Wheels are so so nice, 4.5kg!!! - FD Rx-7 - I absolutely think this was the best looking of the lot, a true classic shape. I bet you had fun!

Nice looking RX7, the FD is by far one of my favourite cars!

The wheels look a treat, looking forward to seeing them on the car.