Hello all.
We’ve owned a red 1990 1.6 for a number of years now. We bought it with 37k on the clock in 2008 (IIRC) and got it up to 77k by approx 2011 at which point I put it in storage at my FiL’s garage. After 18mths we moved it up to his workshop and put the car cover on. There it has stayed, untouched, for 7yrs. I went up yesterday to have a look at it with a view to getting it back on the road again.
I was pleasantly surprised by how good it looked and the condition it was in. Now starts the task of getting it ready to use again. I’ve been a busy little bee today ordering brake sets, service kits, extra oil/filter/engine flush, cambelt kit, diff oil, coolant, brake bleed kit, oil pump and the like so I can make a start next weekend.
I’m new to the world of fettling MX5’s so would very much appreciate any pointers for essential fixes during this little adventure, not covered by what I have ordered already.
I’ll also be changing the springs/dampers and was considering the Gaz fixed height coilovers as I’d like the car to be a little lower with more sporty handling. Do any of you use these and have any feedback??
Any pointers gratefully received!