Hi all.
Ive had the car just over three months now and really enjoying it.
Finally got around to giving it a good clean today and thought id get some pictures before the heavens opened.
It was a brand new import when I fist got it, making me the first UK owner. Its showing a few miles over 64,000 kms now.
Was fitted with different suspension that includes Espelir springs, and a chrome Roll bar.
The Suspension seems nice, though I have only got 60mm ground clearance at best, and seems to hadle well. Though in time, I will upgrade the suspension to coilovers or something that works well as a track toy.
In time too, I will replace the chrome roll bar with a black roll bar with the two vertical supports (roll cage type thing).
Also on the lookout for some deep dish chrome rims, but thats going to cost. So will wait.
My cat started to blow a few days ago, so took a drive to Mx5Parts (only 30mins from me) and picked up a silenced decat. My cat must have been shot, as this made my exhaust seem alot quieter.
As nice as a quiet exhaust was, Ive come from years of Subaru ownership, and my last impreza had a straight through decat unsilenced exhaust (more or less a scafold pole with a few bends to fit) and that was stupidly loud.
So a trip back to mx5parts the day after, and I walked away with a single tip stainless cat back system. Fitting took about 20mins, and im rather impressed. Has got that classic roadster rasp. Sure it will bed in and change a little.
No plans for engine mods or silly things that spoil the look. Im trying to keep it looking simple and clean.
Though I have changed the handbrake and added chrome vent rings to brighten the interior, im only left with the wiring of the bmw clock, and then I can fit it under the headunit, and its finished inside.
I know times change and views change, so will have to see what happens later in its life, but for now, im really happy with the car, and cant get enough of driving it.
the pictures…
Ive got loads more pictures, but dont want to bore everyone.
thanks for reading, and one day soon, ill get along to a southern meet.
cheers
Tony