Newbie introduction - Jimmynb

Jimmynb · Postby **Jimmynb** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:28 pm

So i just bought an mx5,
I think it was a bargain. It had 160,000km, full service history, rego until may, and looks t have been treated really well.
I am the 3rd owner, bought it off a man in his 60's who sold it because he cannot drive it anymore due to a knee surgery.
Its a 99 nb (is that an nb8a?) manual, 5 speed, no badge. I am in sydney, so i am guessing i will get most of my stuff from Mx5 Mania (unless you guys know anywhere better)

It has 2 small holes in the roof, I am not willing to buy a new roof so can someone tell me the best budget alternative? At the moment it has been taped with cloth tape and left for hours, i only just finished doing that so i dont know how well it will go.

I need a roll bar, is mx5 mania the best place to buy it / have it installed. Because i need it asap.

Thanks for all the advice, nice to join the forum

Can't wait to come to a meet.

Is there anything i should know about the forums?

I will upload photos soon

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:30 pm

Welcome to the obsession. :mrgreen:

Pics or ba- oh wait you said you'll post some soon... get on it! :lol:

Rob · Postby **Rob** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:38 pm

Welcome to the obsession. Keep the official club in mind:

http://nsw.mx5.com.au/

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:45 pm

Welcome ...

There's a few roll bars out there - Brown Davis, Automotive Plus, AGI. Each have different positives/negatives.

Usual good advice often given on this forum is before spending, drive the car for a while and get a feel for it and what direction you want to go with it. Could save a lot of $ down the line ...

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:00 pm

Welcome!

Why the rush on the roll bar? They aren't cheap no matter which you go with. If the car is to be a daily driver, I'd fix the roof first. However, you could install a roll bar yourself to keep costs down, though they can be a right royal pain to work around the soft top. There are plenty of how-to's on this forum and others.

smy0003 · Postby **smy0003** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:09 pm

Is it parked under cover?
If not you'll want to sort the roof.
If it's a daily then you'll also want to sort it. Leaks are the most annoying thing and I like to sort them immediately.

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:20 pm

For the roof, Permatex does a vinyl/leather repair kit (around $30 at Supercheap). Never used it myself, but I've read decent reviews.

Or try a caravan/tent repair business if you have one close by ...

Jimmynb · Postby **Jimmynb** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:23 am

Thanks all for the advice, i cant upload the photos i have taken because they are too big so i will upload them on imgur and post the links.

I want a roll bar so quickly for safety purposes, i know the chance of me rolling is minimal, BUT, if i do i want to come out alive. or at least have a better chance.

And the roof isnt a huge problem, 1 of the holes is too small to leak, the other, tape works sortof right now, i just need some good way to patch them cheaply, i bought something of ebay but it hasnt arrived yet, and i have seen/will consider the permatex vlp.

Jimmynb · Postby **Jimmynb** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:36 am

Photos!

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:48 am

Needs .jpg :wink:

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:45 am

Jimmynb wrote:Its a 99 nb (is that an nb8a?)

It has 2 small holes in the roof, I am not willing to buy a new roof so can someone tell me the best budget alternative?

Welcome & congrats!
Yes, it's an NB8A, which spanned 1998 to late 2000.
Marine specialists can also help with the soft-top:
search.php?keywords=marine&terms=all&author=mx5chic&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search

Or Uticolor: http://www.uticolor.com.au/contact-nsw.html
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=56311
Also see Droo's post for his fix at the bottom of the above link.

Jimmynb · Postby **Jimmynb** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:47 am

Thanks slug_dub, how did you do that sorry?

And thankyou 93_clubman, ill check it out

taminga16 · Postby **taminga16** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:19 pm

It looks great Jimmy and has some nice touches, vent rings, clear lenses on side indicators and the chrome fuel cap. The wheel centres are yellowing, Powerplus have a range of touch up paint for wheels.
Greg.

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:14 pm

The link in between the img tags should read: http://imgur.com/GQejB4G.jpg?1

Your original links ended at the end of the Id without the .jpg. On the Imgur page for each photo there's quick embed links you can copy/paste into forums too!

Its a solid looking car, nice one.