New NB8b Owner

nick_sixx · Postby **nick_sixx** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:18 pm

Hi guys,

Picked up my first MX5 around 6 weeks ago. I'd test dríven a few a couple of years ago, but wound up getting an HSV VXR instead.... A bit of a change in direction!

Found this example with 160k on the clock for under $10k, and thought it was a decent buy.

The car came with Rota BBS copies and BR Racing coilovers when I bought it, and I've since put in a Kenwood double DIN HU + Pioneer Coaxials, Voodoo Magnum gearknob, new radiator + hoses + cooler thermostat (the car was overheating every now and then so figured I should replace the lot). HID kit on the way to replace a blown bulb, looking to get a couple of dings+chips fixed up sometime soon, and trying to find some black 6ULs or something similar over the next few months.

Looking forward to learning a lot more for as long as I own the car!

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Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:12 am

Sounds like you're a DIYer. If that's true, you're going to LOVE working on the car, not because it's unreliable but because it's quite easy to work on and there's tons of information on the web and parts/modz available.

If you love the Voodoo gearknob, get the handbrake handle too - chunky (after owning one, every other handle feels effeminate).

nick_sixx · Postby **nick_sixx** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:37 am

Lokiel wrote:Sounds like you're a DIYer. If that's true, you're going to LOVE working on the car, not because it's unreliable but because it's quite easy to work on and there's tons of information on the web and parts/modz available.

If you love the Voodoo gearknob, get the handbrake handle too - chunky (after owning one, every other handle feels effeminate).

Always try to DIY when I can...although a suspension swap is at the cusp of my ability as a mechanic. I've been able to find heaps of info so far which has been extremely pleasing!

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davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:35 pm

Welcome. Reckon you're in QLD judging by the plate? Silver is by far the best colour, but I'd maybe be biased.

IanR · Postby **IanR** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:37 pm

davekmoore wrote:Welcome. Reckon you're in QLD judging by the plate? Silver is by far the best colour, but I'd maybe be biased.

Your not biased Dave, silver is regarded as the best color.

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:40 pm

IanR wrote:
davekmoore wrote:Welcome. Reckon you're in QLD judging by the plate? Silver is by far the best colour, but I'd maybe be biased.

Your not biased Dave, silver is regarded as the best color.

Yep.... Especially when it's a bit darker! :wink:

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:20 am

Nevyn72 wrote:
IanR wrote:
davekmoore wrote:Welcome. Reckon you're in QLD judging by the plate? Silver is by far the best colour, but I'd maybe be biased.

Your not biased Dave, silver is regarded as the best color.

Yep.... Especially when it's a bit darker!

Get that "Concrete Grey" outta here! Proper Silver is where it's at!