An MX5 Called M1L3S

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:46 pm

I might not be a bad idea to do that. Insurance companies can be silly. One guy almost got his car written off because someone slashed the softop and took the radio and a factory radio was going to be something stupid like $1000 new from Mazda.

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davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:05 pm

Will need a four wheel alignment to be paid for by your insurers as well. My alignment and corner heights are all over the place after the off at Winton even without an impact at the end of the multiple spin.

stilletto_rebel · Postby **stilletto_rebel** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:56 am

Thank you Paul, I really appreciate the offer. I'll PM you about cost.

I'm absolutely terrified my insurers will want to write this off. If so, I'll be funding repairs out of my own pocket.

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Thu May 08, 2014 11:42 am

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stilletto_rebel · Postby **stilletto_rebel** » Wed May 14, 2014 12:34 pm

I received some good news today; repairs are underway and garage reckons I'll have M1L3S back on Friday 23rd May.

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Wed May 14, 2014 12:42 pm

Great result!

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sun May 18, 2014 11:24 am

Good stuff!

stilletto_rebel · Postby **stilletto_rebel** » Fri May 30, 2014 5:50 pm

M1L3S is back!!!

Drive feels fine, though I've only done a kilometre since picking him up. The garage advised me they didn't need to replace the shock or lower control arm as they were unharmed. (That's how slow I was going!) I've got a new rear bumper, alloy (painted!), and wishbone.

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Fri May 30, 2014 7:41 pm

Looking good Miles!

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sat May 31, 2014 2:52 pm

Great to hear Miles - good also that it was superficial.

stilletto_rebel · Postby **stilletto_rebel** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:45 pm

Today I had my spacesaver bolted to the underside of M1L3S.

Cost was $494 inc. GST. $380 of that was labour. The muffler and 1-3/4 pipework cost $65.

I printed out the excellent posts by Caedrus and provided that to the mechanic: http://www.aus-cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=16552&p=195398#p195398

(Photos aren't great - sorry)

The bolt in the boot:

The wheel:

Pipework:

I'm really happy with it and pleased I won't have to carry my spare in the cabin for my quick drive in January.