Truly next best thing to a motorcycle!

[Edbear]

No, not sex, that is in a class of its own. :blink:

Not being allowed to ride a bike and not liking three wheelers, I have been having to "make do" with our MX5. Being a Mk1 but a '94 1800 manual, it is said to be the most desirable of the breed and we lucked on it about three years ago getting it for a good price.

Only creature comforts are power steering and power brakes, I tossed out the air-con pump as the clutch had gone on it and it was several kilos of dead weight. Aftemarket bits are Momo steering wheel and pedals, 15" alloys and wider uni-directional tyres. Has the small front and rear spoilers which look nice as do the chrome sill plates but otherwise it is standard.

I'd call it tidy but by no means immaculate. It has had little use as it is a fair-weather toy and the weather hasn't matched up with many of my days where I was up to driving it, so it has only done 7,000km since we bought it...:facepalm:

But each time I get down into it and take it for a spin I fond myself grinning and suddenly all is well with life! I took it to Panmure today to pick up my daughter and along with the interest from other car drivers and passengers, especially pretty young girls, sigh..., I was impressed with its power and handling all over again! It has so much torque you can drop it into 5th at 60km/h and drive it like an auto or you can wick it up and explore the redline and blow the doors of most anything else. Okay, it's not a rocketship like a Ferrari but for a modest 130hp it doesn't have much weight to move and ton-up speeds are easy.

Give it a twisty road and it really sticks, I've never found out whether the limited slip diff works or not it has so much grip and go I think one would have to be brutally provocative to activate it. Mind you I don't drive it much when it's wet.

I always say these are more fun than s barrel full of monkeys and only the Honda S2000 could tempt me otherwise but they are in a much higher price bracket. For affordable, laugh yourself silly fun where you can genuinely mix it with a motorbike and not be disgraced you can't beat them!

[mashman]

But it's a hairdressers car :shifty: ... I always fancied a beach buggy with a gsxr engine in it. Could be fun.

[kiwifruit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-EvqjI1c0&feature=related

[Berries]

Aha. But isn't this a motorbike forum?

[Big Dave]

Time to change your medication Ed.

[Gremlin]

You should get one of these

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[FJRider]

I always fancied a beach buggy with a gsxr engine in it. Could be fun.

I had one with a 81 GSX1100 engine. NO REVERSE. Did without it ... :yes:

[Warr]

Truly next best thing to a motorcycle!

My lady has 1990 MX5 with 195's on it.
I have taken it around the coro ... It was wild ! and I can tell you about the limits of adhesion ??
It slides like wow !.. I had wondered if it had a Limited Slip Dif .. you have just confirmed.

Yes not motorcycling but MMMmmm crazy as .. like driving a go-cart !

[BMWST?]

I've never found out whether the limited slip diff works or not it has so much grip and go I think one would have to be brutally provocative to activate it.

i would say its workin then....

[hayd3n]

missus has a 1997 r2 limited edition model ( 500 made)
1800
ohlins suspension
jasmoe exhaust
momo steering wheel
lsd

great we car
the leather seats are a bit slippery

[Edbear]

Time to change your medication Ed.

Find me some that will let me ride again...<_<


My lady has 1990 MX5 with 195's on it.
I have taken it around the coro ... It was wild ! and I can tell you about the limits of adhesion ??
It slides like wow !.. I had wondered if it had a Limited Slip Dif .. you have just confirmed.

Yes not motorcycling but MMMmmm crazy as .. like driving a go-cart !

Not all MX5's had them but you could find out by provoking wheelspin on a wet corner, as long as you were careful to give yourself room.

[BMWST?]

Find me some that will let me ride again...<_<



Not all MX5's had them but you could find out by provoking wheelspin on a wet corner, as long as you were careful to give yourself room.

hard(er) than normal starts on a wet road....just be prepared cos if BOTH wheels are spinning there aint much sideways resistance either

[SPman]

The modern day equivalent of my favourite car - the Lotus Elan! Small,light, nimble with superb road feel. Smitten since I took one for a drive in 1963! If I could find an Elan for non-megabucks, I'd have one - failing that, an MX5 is an entirely acceptable substitute - and a bit more civilised as well.

[Oblivion]

I had one with a 81 GSX1100 engine. NO REVERSE. Did without it ... :yes:

Who needs reverse when you're only going in a straight line :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

In a previous life I built and drove Lotus 7 replicas. Closest thing to a bike. I drove a rover V8 one a few times. Was amazing.

[Edbear]

hard(er) than normal starts on a wet road....just be prepared cos if BOTH wheels are spinning there aint much sideways resistance either

That's why I said to make sure you have room... :laugh:


The modern day equivalent of my favourite car - the Lotus Elan! Small,light, nimble with superb road feel. Smitten since I took one for a drive in 1963! If I could find an Elan for non-megabucks, I'd have one - failing that, an MX5 is an entirely acceptable substitute - and a bit more civilised as well.

Yup! beautiful cars!

[trumpy]

But it's a hairdressers car :shifty: ...


Not if you set them up right...I had one with a slippery diff with Minilites fitted with Dunlop Targas. Set it up like my race car, no toe in front and rear, 12 deg of castor, max camber on the front and (I think) about 4.5 deg camber on the rear. Twitchy as hell and huge fun but hell on tyres.

Used to upset a few people on track days and no one managed to stay with me through the Sisters on the Desert road, and a number tried including the guy in the Clubsport who drove himself of the road trying. Lucky for him, red face only, no damage.

Hugely underrated car and can be made to go very well. Got taken to the cleaners up North by a guy who had fitted a rotary to his. Similar handling but way faster on exit.

Ed, if you want to check your slippery diff. get on a dirt road (private one of course...) and stand on the gas just before the apex and you should be able to hold it sideways with no "sawing" at the wheel. If it's not working you'll probably go right round....hence the private road..........

[Edbear]

Not if you set them up right...I had one with a slippery diff with Minilites fitted with Dunlop Targas. Set it up like my race car, no toe in front and rear, 12 deg of castor, max camber on the front and (I think) about 4.5 deg camber on the rear. Twitchy as hell and huge fun but hell on tyres.

Used to upset a few people on track days and no one managed to stay with me through the Sisters on the Desert road, and a number tried including the guy in the Clubsport who drove himself of the road trying. Lucky for him, red face only, no damage.

Hugely underrated car and can be made to go very well. Got taken to the cleaners up North by a guy who had fitted a rotary to his. Similar handling but way faster on exit.

Ed, if you want to check your slippery diff. get on a dirt road (private one of course...) and stand on the gas just before the apex and you should be able to hold it sideways with no "sawing" at the wheel. If it's not working you'll probably go right round....hence the private road..........

He he! Not too many dirt roads around Orewa and I am stingy about tyres these days... One day I'll take it to a track for fun!

[Flip]

My sports bike has 4 wheels these days.

[Indiana_Jones]

I'd like to try an MX5 one day, but would prefer an MGF if we're gonna go 'modern'....:shutup:

Otherwise another MG BGT would be lovely :yes:

-Indy

[Edbear]

My sports bike has 4 wheels these days.

Do tell! Ferrari? Porsche? Atom? Corolla..?:sunny:

[Edbear]

I'd like to try an MX5 one day, but would prefer an MGF if we're gonna go 'modern'....:shutup:

Otherwise another MG BGT would be lovely :yes:

-Indy

Can't recommend the MGF, even when done up by a specialist and having had the plastic head gasket and the spaghetti head bolts replaced with steel one's they still fall apart. My sister and her hubby thought they got a good one but lived to regret it. I did try to put them off and told them to buy anything Japanese but not the MGF...:no:

[Indiana_Jones]

Yeah I have heard bad things about the lovely MGF head gaskets....

Hence why I'd own a B again over an F....

-Indy

[Edbear]

In a previous life I built and drove Lotus 7 replicas. Closest thing to a bike. I drove a rover V8 one a few times. Was amazing.

Sounds like an understatement... Bit like the guy who put a 5lt Mustang into his MX5.

[Madness]

Careful, Ed. Fetch some tissues before you click this link (http://www.monstermiata.com/).

[Edbear]

Yeah I have heard bad things about the lovely MGF head gaskets....

Hence why I'd own a B again over an F....

-Indy

You can do good things with that heavy old cast iron motor, my bro-in-law raced an 1800 in dirt track and it was competitive and reliable. Trouble is the B is a classic and you start at a fairly high price to get one then spend money on it to get it going and handling more like an MX5 than an Oxford... :innocent:

[Indiana_Jones]

You can do good things with that heavy old cast iron motor, my bro-in-law raced an 1800 in dirt track and it was competitive and reliable. Trouble is the B is a classic and you start at a fairly high price to get one then spend money on it to get it going and handling more like an MX5 than an Oxford... :innocent:

Wouldn't be buying it for handling lol, lost the back end a couple of times in my old one.

I'm a FWD drive man :yes: , but still have an 1800 B in my landcrab so very happy.

Plus you can't get kids in the MG....

-Indy

[Flip]

Do tell! Ferrari? Porsche? Atom? Corolla..?:sunny:

Lotus.........

[mashman]

Not if you set them up right...

But it still looks like a hairdressers car...

[Edbear]

Careful, Ed. Fetch some tissues before you click this link (http://www.monstermiata.com/).

Nice but maybe I'm getting old. The idea of having a monster in disguise appeals to me and that 5lt Mustang powered one was on TM a while ago for $45k. It was built properly and not much was MX5 underneath. Trouble is the car in standard trim like mine will see off most cars on the road unless they are exotic and well driven. Plus anything but a rotary or very light V6 would upset the beautiful steering and handling.

[Edbear]

Lotus.........

Don't tell me you have an Elise! :shutup:

[onearmedbandit]

Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/auction-441699193.htm

The MX5 is a great car, over 750,000 sold (the biggest selling 'sports' car). Responsible for cars such as the Z3, Z4, CLK230 and the Boxter to name a few. We just sold a fantastic '06 RS 6 speed. HKS suspension, quality strut bracing and chassis bracing, sports exhaust and a beautifully formed carbon airbox, finished off with two top end Recaro seats. Sounded superb and handled sublimely. Granted the MkI's were the best, but Mazda haven't lost the plot and still produce a superb car.

[Edbear]

But it still looks like a hairdressers car...

:bash: :bleh:

[Flip]

and a 1275 MG midget that I have owned for 22 years.

[Indiana_Jones]

Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/auction-441699193.htm

Looks tidy :niceone:

-Indy

[Edbear]

Indy - We've got a 67 MGB GT for sale, 1800. Delicious car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/auction-441699193.htm

The MX5 is a great car, over 750,000 sold (the biggest selling 'sports' car). Responsible for cars such as the Z3, Z4, CLK230 and the Boxter to name a few. We just sold a fantastic '06 RS 6 speed. HKS suspension, quality strut bracing and chassis bracing, sports exhaust and a beautifully formed carbon airbox, finished off with two top end Recaro seats. Sounded superb and handled sublimely. Granted the MkI's were the best, but Mazda haven't lost the plot and still produce a superb car.

Why would someone sell that minter? I do prefer the convertibles but that is a very nice example! The 5-bearing B motors were a great performer if done right and could put out impressive HP and revs, just ask my Bro-in-law!

It wasn't until we'd bought ours that we learned it was considered the best model and while the newer ones have more refinement and go just as well or better, ours is perfect for its role and price and I wouldn't want a new one.

[Edbear]

and a 1275 MG midget that I have owned for 22 years.

How green do my eyes look..? :bye: Although I wanted the wee Healey variant the Sprite, I loved both and would have either in an instant!

[Indiana_Jones]

Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

-Indy

[Edbear]

Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

-Indy

Partly that but the B wasn't really a good sports car and was built down to a cost which meant it was less than it could or should have been. The Midget/Sprite's were better at what they were intended to be, were instantly popular and remained so ever since. The main reason the B is mow a classic is sheer age and nostalgia for cars of that era.

[Indiana_Jones]

Partly that but the B wasn't really a good sports car and was built down to a cost which meant it was less than it could or should have been. The Midget/Sprite's were better at what they were intended to be, were instantly popular and remained so ever since. The main reason the B is mow a classic is sheer age and nostalgia for cars of that era.

Sweet as, makes sense enough.

'Crab still owns them all......:shutup: :D

Oh have you seen the MG 1800?

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011/07/28/bmc-18002200-mg-version/

-Indy

[Edbear]

Sweet as, makes sense enough.

'Crab still owns them all......:shutup: :D

Oh have you seen the MG 1800?

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011/07/28/bmc-18002200-mg-version/

-Indy

You're preaching to the converted here, I always liked Te land crabs and wanted the 2200 six back when my Mum had her '66 Mk1. 1800. I also liked the 3ltr and Tasman/Kimberley's. And the 1100/1300's... Okay I was a sucker for Austins of most models...:facepalm:

[Flip]

How do you feel about Austin 7s?

Ummm I also have one of those.

[FJRider]

Who needs reverse when you're only going in a straight line :woohoo:

Sideways was an option ... occasionally ...

The "ton" down Hokio beach was fun ...

[Flip]

Why are MG Midgets so costly? I mean compared to B's they seem to cost a packet? I dare say there's a few less of them though.

-Indy

Because they were a basic low fun cost sports car. There are heaps of performance parts available. They had considerable track success and were a great car for private independent drivers. They also usually came with Cooper S motors which is a great wee motor for a sports car. Mine with a moderately worked 1275 will just do 102 mph on the front straight of Rupuna, which is flying for a 45 year old car.

Don't get me wrong B's and GT's are also great cars.

[FJRider]

Because they were a basic low fun cost sports car. There are heaps of performance parts available. They had considerable track success and were a great car for private independent drivers. They also usually came with the Cooper S motor which is a great wee motor for a sports car.


And raced "with enthusiam" ... and many didn't survive ... :facepalm:

[Edbear]

How do you feel about Austin 7s?

Ummm I also have one of those.

Even cooler! Original or restored?

[Flip]

Ulster boat tail sports car.

Another miniature english sports car.

[Edbear]

Ulster boat tail sports car.

Another miniature english sports car.

You got a pic you can post? :love:

[Flip]

It's not finished yet, only the wiring to go.......

It's the same as this only BRG and Black.

256741

[Edbear]

It's not finished yet, only the wiring to go.......

It's the same as this only BRG and Black.

256741

Sweet! I'm now officially jealous... You will be showing it once all done?

[Flip]

Vintage racing mostly.

[JimO]

It's not finished yet, only the wiring to go.......

It's the same as this only BRG and Black.

256741

i have one gathering dust at the moment its my wifes grandfathers car, been in her family since new...once the mother in law carks it its outta here


.256742

[Flip]

What a great car to get hold of, espcially with its family history.

[Indiana_Jones]

You're preaching to the converted here, I always liked Te land crabs and wanted the 2200 six back when my Mum had her '66 Mk1. 1800. I also liked the 3ltr and Tasman/Kimberley's. And the 1100/1300's... Okay I was a sucker for Austins of most models...:facepalm:

Yeah I've been offered a Six for sale, but have to decline as can only keep one and also the one on offer is auto, so not my cup of tea.

Also loving the Austin 7 with the family history :yes:

Seems a lot of KB members are into/own classic cars :niceone:

-Indy

[JimO]

Yeah I've been offered a Six for sale, but have to decline as can only keep one and also the one on offer is auto, so not my cup of tea.

Also loving the Austin 7 with the family history :yes:

Seems a lot of KB members are into/own classic cars :niceone:

-Indy

the 7 isnt my cup o char,this is my fathers car its been in the famdamly since 72.......she is looking a bit sad at the moment.....


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[Indiana_Jones]

the 7 isnt my cup o char,this is my fathers car its been in the famdamly since 72.......she is looking a bit sad at the moment.....

What's that? can't quite tell.

-Indy

[nzspokes]

Yeah I've been offered a Six for sale, but have to decline as can only keep one and also the one on offer is auto, so not my cup of tea.

Also loving the Austin 7 with the family history :yes:

Seems a lot of KB members are into/own classic cars :niceone:

-Indy

Tasmans and kimberlys are great demo derby cars, hard to kill.

[Flip]

Looks like a XW falcon but I might be wrong.

I used to have a XT. I wish I had one of my Dads old bikes, I have his helm and goggles, Dad had a bad accident in the late 50's and Grandad sold them while he was in hospital. He had a Model J Harley, a Norton race bike and a Panther 600 solo.

[JimO]

What's that? can't quite tell.

-Indy

xw coon...........last of the real falcons....

.256759

[avgas]

I was fortunate enough to ride in a 200hp mx5 that was brought over as a part of the "boy racer act" that hit japan in the 90's. It was awesome. I never looked at an mx5 as a girly car again.
Only way you could tell that this black mx5 was anything from normal was the roll bar above the headrests, the dual exhausts and the large back tyres.

[nadroj]

the 7 isnt my cup o char,this is my fathers car its been in the famdamly since 72.......she is looking a bit sad at the moment.....


At least the air filter looks like it's in the right place (in the middle ala 289V8).

[nadroj]

Sounds like an understatement... Bit like the guy who put a 5lt Mustang into his MX5.

Are you talking about the Kiwi one? I saw pics and understand it was lighter then a stock MX5.

[onearmedbandit]

Saw a V8 MX5 roll pas the other day. Friend over here who used to work for Pro Drive in the UK who is involved in a project here in Christchurch tells me it is also supercharged, running the popular Lexus 4.0 V8. It was twin-turbo charged he tells me, but suffered from a bit of turbo lag. I suppose it would, if your turbo's were mounted in the boot...

[slowpoke]

Did a course a few years ago in Perth and the instructor had an Aussie only MX5 SP turbo. 150kw made for a fun ride in such a light car and waaaaay better than the similar but neutered Japan -spec SE turbo model. We were winding him up about the whole "hairdressers special" for 3 days and on the last day he gave it a bootful out of the car park as several of us were waiting for taxi's, fairs fair the bloody thing just squatted and WENT! Great wolf in sheeps clothing....if you don't mind being mistaken for a hairdresser.

[Edbear]

Vintage racing mostly.

Nice!


i have one gathering dust at the moment its my wifes grandfathers car, been in her family since new...once the mother in law carks it its outta here


.256742

XY the best. I had a 67 XR and loved it.


Are you talking about the Kiwi one? I saw pics and understand it was lighter then a stock MX5.

Can't remember all the details but it was featured in Classic Car I think.


Did a course a few years ago in Perth and the instructor had an Aussie only MX5 SP turbo. 150kw made for a fun ride in such a light car and waaaaay better than the similar but neutered Japan -spec SE turbo model. We were winding him up about the whole "hairdressers special" for 3 days and on the last day he gave it a bootful out of the car park as several of us were waiting for taxi's, fairs fair the bloody thing just squatted and WENT! Great wolf in sheeps clothing....if you don't mind being mistaken for a hairdresser.

[Indiana_Jones]

xw coon...........last of the real falcons....

.256759

Bloody hell what a big beast!

-Indy

[Edbear]

Did a course a few years ago in Perth and the instructor had an Aussie only MX5 SP turbo. 150kw made for a fun ride in such a light car and waaaaay better than the similar but neutered Japan -spec SE turbo model. We were winding him up about the whole "hairdressers special" for 3 days and on the last day he gave it a bootful out of the car park as several of us were waiting for taxi's, fairs fair the bloody thing just squatted and WENT! Great wolf in sheeps clothing....if you don't mind being mistaken for a hairdresser.

Even stock it fair flies if you give it serious stick!

[Edbear]

Aha. But isn't this a motorbike forum?

I won't tell if you won't...:msn-wink:


You should get one of these

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Daughter and Son-in-law had one. Went well but I did not like the clutchless manual trans. Way too slow to change.


missus has a 1997 r2 limited edition model ( 500 made)
1800
ohlins suspension
jasmoe exhaust
momo steering wheel
lsd

great we car
the leather seats are a bit slippery

Keep it forever! :niceone:

[Mom]

I've never found out whether the limited slip diff works or not it has so much grip and go I think one would have to be brutally provocative to activate it. Mind you I don't drive it much when it's wet.


I owned one for years. Had all the Momo gears and was race tuned. Used to go like a rocket ship :Punk:

The limited slip diff works extremely well, and not just when the roads are wet either :innocent:

[Edbear]

I owned one for years. Had all the Momo gears and was race tuned. Used to go like a rocket ship :Punk:

The limited slip diff works extremely well, and not just when the roads are wet either :innocent:

Young hoon..! :laugh:

[Flip]

Went to Arrowtown for lunch today in the Lotus, chased a few bikes over the crown range, they got away at one stage, my excuse was I got held up by a wee convoy of FCV's, caught them up in Wanaka.

Only saw one cop and the radar detector did not go off all day.

[Furyos J]

xw coon...........last of the real falcons....

.256759

Cool coon there, a guy i know has a 460ci 4speed xygt replica, its very cool.


This is our plymouth, not as light and nimble as the mx5 and lotus etc, infact she is over 2000kgs, 20ftlong, 6ft wide with a 6litre v8 in it with a turning circle like a bus.
On the sunny weekend days the plymouth gets taken out over the bike cause my parner prefers the plymouth over pillion on the cbr. Altho she is starting to warm to the idea of getting her own bike so we can ride

[Edbear]

Went to Arrowtown for lunch today in the Lotus, chased a few bikes over the crown range, they got away at one stage, my excuse was I got held up by a wee convoy of FCV's, caught them up in Wanaka.

Only saw one cop and the radar detector did not go off all day.

FCV's? Might take the MX5 today to town. Some nice weather up here lately. I reckon the SI has some of the best roads in the country and I do envy you having one of he best sports cars to enjoy them with!

[Edbear]

Cool coon there, a guy i know has a 460ci 4speed xygt replica, its very cool.


This is our plymouth, not as light and nimble as the mx5 and lotus etc, infact she is over 2000kgs, 20ftlong, 6ft wide with a 6litre v8 in it with a turning circle like a bus.
On the sunny weekend days the plymouth gets taken out over the bike cause my parner prefers the plymouth over pillion on the cbr. Altho she is starting to warm to the idea of getting her own bike so we can ride

Nice! I guess I'm old school but I don't like the wheels. Prefer more in period. I do love the old Yank Tanks though and my dream garage would have 3 or 4 in it. A mate of mine is bringing a 66 Thunderbird in. Looks mint. They're going over to pick it up and cruise around before shipping it back. He's got good contacts in the US.

[Furyos J]

Nice! I guess I'm old school but I don't like the wheels. Prefer more in period. I do love the old Yank Tanks though and my dream garage would have 3 or 4 in it. A mate of mine is bringing a 66 Thunderbird in. Looks mint. They're going over to pick it up and cruise around before shipping it back. He's got good contacts in the US.

Yep, i hear what you are sayin about the wheels, they kinda polarize people a bit, some like the chrome style, others would like it a bit more traditional. I threw my mates 15inch widend steelie rims on it a while ago for a laugh, and it looked real cool, so some steelies with micky thompsons on the back are on the "one day" list. I still have the 14inch skinny steelies and pie dish hubcaps that it came with (i just cant bring myself to throw away original parts!!) even tho they wont fit over the disk brakes on the front.

This week is all about motorcycles for me tho, attending my first ever track day at taupo on saterday :msn-wink:

[slowpoke]

Cool coon there, a guy i know has a 460ci 4speed xygt replica, its very cool.


This is our plymouth, not as light and nimble as the mx5 and lotus etc, infact she is over 2000kgs, 20ftlong, 6ft wide with a 6litre v8 in it with a turning circle like a bus.
On the sunny weekend days the plymouth gets taken out over the bike cause my parner prefers the plymouth over pillion on the cbr. Altho she is starting to warm to the idea of getting her own bike so we can ride

What a stunner! I'm lovin' the bench seat, perfect cruiser.

[Edbear]

Yep, i hear what you are sayin about the wheels, they kinda polarize people a bit, some like the chrome style, others would like it a bit more traditional. I threw my mates 15inch widend steelie rims on it a while ago for a laugh, and it looked real cool, so some steelies with micky thompsons on the back are on the "one day" list. I still have the 14inch skinny steelies and pie dish hubcaps that it came with (i just cant bring myself to throw away original parts!!) even tho they wont fit over the disk brakes on the front.

This week is all about motorcycles for me tho, attending my first ever track day at taupo on saterday :msn-wink:

Sounds like fun! Try not to fall off too hard...:first:

[Flip]

FCV's? Might take the MX5 today to town. Some nice weather up here lately. I reckon the SI has some of the best roads in the country and I do envy you having one of he best sports cars to enjoy them with!

Fucking Camper Vans

[bogan]

After driving my flatmates MX5 just now, I figure I would be depriving you of great wisdom if I did not share my opinion :msn-wink:

First thoughts were, this is like a fucking submarine, all I got is some tiny portholes to look through. Second thoughts were, holy shit, it even leaks, more submarine authenticity.

Not being my car I didn't do any skids, and being a girls car (and raining) the top was left up. However, the seat was comfy, and it was a lot more nimble than a submarine, though the acceleration is probably pretty similar.

I would prefer my old ST162 celica, and would expect an ST165 (one of the few cars on my DO-WANT list) to be vastly superior to this mazda rubbish :bleh:

As for comparing it to a bike, certainly not for me as a sportsbike rider, maybe its a more apt comparison for <s>tractors</s> cruisers :shifty: