After owning and driving lots of cars I’ve realised I like small engaging cars. I adored my Caterham but I never used it because it was too much of a faff to take the roof on and off and get in and out.
This MX5 really blends usability with raw engagement. I also have an Alpine A110 which is an absolutely amazing car, but I’ll now be selling as I just don’t see why I’d choose to drive it over the MX5.
The car seems to be losing a lot of coolant, but with no signs of drips underneath. Oil looks fine. Just hoping it’s nothing serious. I’ll book it in to the garage next week.
Nice. Mine is putting out around 220bhp. It’s not crazy numbers but it’s more than enough for me to enjoy the car for what I use it for. The only reason I went for a supercharged one was I thought the extra power on the motorway would make it an easier cruise.
Here’s a full list of the mods for anyone interested:
MX5 VR-LTD 1.8 supercharged (N582RAP) 1996
220BHP
1.8 engine complete rebuilt by Skuzzle
Jackson Racing M45 Supercharger fully rebuilt by JB Performance
Track Dog Racing intercooler full setup with hard pipes
Mega Squirt 3 (ECU)
640RC injectors
R8 Coil Pack Conversion Kit
Oil Cooler
Fujitsubo 4-1 manifold
Full stainless steel exhaust system from manifold
Dual Feed Fuel Rail
150mm TDR Crank Overlay Pulley
Lightened pulleys
Mishimoto Performance Radiator with twin fan and shroud
Skuzzle Motorsports upgraded cams
Adjustable Cam Gears
Lightweight Flywheel
Uprated Clutch
Colbat coolant reroute
323 cam cover
Maruha carbon fibre timing belt cover
ProRam cone filter
EBC vented brake disks
EBC yellow stuff pads
MeisterR adjustable coil overs
3 point engine brace
P5 Sportdrive frame rails
Jackson Racing front and rear ARB
Full IL Motorsport polly bush set
Full chassis and underbody treatment completed by MX5 Restorer
Full soundproof floor / behind seats / doors and boot
Full quilted interior / door cards
Full quilted boot (quilted hardtop liner not fitted yet)
Zoom centre console
Zoom Gauge Binnacle
Zoom gear surround and arm rest
KG Works Gauge holders
KG Works interior door handles
KG Works rear view mirror
KG Works speedo face
Revlimiter custom speedo gauges
Revlimiter retro hazard switch
Momo Prototipo steering wheel
IL Motorsport air vents
Jass Performance under radio cubby
Zoom Engineering button boot release
Remote central locking
NRG Quick Release steering boss kit
TR Lane Roll Bar
VDO gauges (water temp / oil temp / oil temp / boost / volt / clock)
Alpine head unit / Alpine speakers front and rear / Alpine Sub and Amp
US Racing Front Bumper
IL Motorsports TSI with side lights
Track Dog Racing Splitter
Jass Performance Lo pro headlights
REV9 small arches
Feed Side skirts
RS-Aizawa Vented Bonnet
OEM Rear Spoiler
OEM Rear Bumper valence
Work Equips 03 (15x8 ET10)
Hardtop with Project-G spoiler
Zoom Engineering Fuel Cap
Zoom Engineering Rear Lights
Zoom Engineering side indicators
Vented quarter windows
Your original query has got lost because the car is so drop dead gorgeous and supercharged😀
Losing coolant with nothing on the floor and the engine oil looking okay is indeed a bit of a worry.
I was sceptical about the 220bhp, as most M45 superchargers top out at 180. Then I read your spec list. Someone has really gone to town on that. Lovely.
look so good !very nice one !!! Love NA if no need to pay ULEZ …… I will 100% go for NA !!!