Scottyj's Mx5 daily/Drifter

**scottyj** · 12-10-2009 22:58

Well ive been here a bit but have never had a car that i actually plan to do much of a "project" to.

Started off at the beginning of the year with a 340 and now im 19 with some no claims ive just gone out and bought this 1996 Eunos Roadster

Its a 1800 with a standard engine, bought it how it is atm.

Spec list so far it;

Enkie 14" wheels
Cat back system
Lowered with some kind of basic adjustable suspention
a properly welded in roll bar
front strut brace.
rear lights (not sure about yet) :/

Really happy with the car its only done 38,000 miles so its really smooth....
Best car ive driven (but i havent driven many

)

Plans at the moment are just to get used to the car and enjoy it and move on a do things as and when i need too..

I have some ATS cups which are quite likely to go on at some point... Will need some bolt on arches though as there 15" x 7j et 28 and 15" x 9j ET10

heres a few pics that were in the advert some better ones to follow when i get the time to give it a clean and a check over...

Oh and black cage padding is on the agenda, along with a hardtop... Just need money!

**scottyj** · 17-10-2009 22:02

gave it a clean today and a service

pics up tomorrow

**scottyj** · 18-10-2009 16:10

Right pics are up

Really looking for a hardtop now for the looks, warmth and security lol

comments welcome

**benjy_b** · 18-10-2009 16:28

I always think MX5's look best decked, with flush 15's and a front lip.

Oh and the Rear Lights =

**scottyj** · 18-10-2009 16:41

meh, im not sure on the rear lights, could be a lot gayer, may tint them a bit... but i have better things to spend my money on that lights atm

Still think ima go down the ats route as i have the wheels already, just worried a 15x9 et 10 may kill the handling a bit, obviously ill have narrow skid rims untill i get more power

It will be lower, its already lowered a bit but im saving up for some decent coilies..

**jamie k** · 18-10-2009 16:42

The cups should fit with some minimal arch rolling if you want to keep costs down

**scottyj** · 18-10-2009 17:56

Cool cool

what about handling etc?

it will be on 215/45/15s probably.. et10 going to be a problem?

**mr2** · 18-10-2009 19:10

Looks wicked dude.

**Skylineadam** · 18-10-2009 19:20

very tidy!! Ready to skid easy as is

**scottyj** · 18-10-2009 19:27

Originally Posted by mr2

Looks wicked dude.

Cheers dude

Ill have to pop down and show you, been a while lol you ever out these days?

fancy spraying and helping me fit some bolt on arches when i eventually get round to doing it? lol monies your way obv

**scottyj** · 24-10-2009 19:26

ATS cups are on and look a lot more agressive (pics to follow)

needs lowering and a little arch roll now though

De-cat will be with me monday

**scottyj** · 25-10-2009 19:04

Right fitted a mushroom filter today, which make it sound a little beefier, but need a cold air feed before i can hope for any gains... Hopefully sort that and the De-cat this week..

Anyways, Ats Cups are now on so heres some pics

.... And yea it needs a clean!

Better pics when ive cleaned it

**BreadBin** · 25-10-2009 19:26

I like the Enkei's

**scottyj** · 27-10-2009 19:10

went to fit the de-cat i ordered today.... didnt come with any bolts or gaskets like advertised :/ and the bore and flanges are different to standard :/

now waiting for a reply from the ebay shop lol

Gay

**scottyj** · 08-11-2009 17:36

Right update time....

Going to norfolk arena on the 21st so have been trying to get the car a bit better set-up

Ive ordered a cheap 330mm dished wheel from ebay for now as the standard one was to big, should be with me anytime now..

Fitted a corbeau forza seat that i got given when i sold my old car, its a very very tight fit lol but its in, just need to get the angle right as im sitting too upright atm...

Sparco 4 point harness and a drift button for the handbrake (in the hope the standard handbrake will lock my wheels at all) are needing to be fitted too..

Pics up when its all done.. also got a universal central locking kit so i can fit that and my alarm ive got in the shed

Just need to try and get a de-cat now, but still waitin for my refund from the other one!

**mr2** · 08-11-2009 19:06

Looking good dude keep up the good work..

Just drop us a txt if you want to sort anything out..

**scottyj** · 09-11-2009 14:12

Cheers mate, I'm fully broke after the impulse buying this weekend

but will give you a shout if I need anything

You ever out anymore? Still need to get out with the locals, I'm out most weekends and still don't know anyone that skids!

**scottyj** · 12-11-2009 19:52

seat, harness and wheel are all in... pics on saturday... no money left for a de-cat though

**scottyj** · 22-11-2009 09:24

Had an amazing drift day and norfolk arena yesterday.. Try and sort some pics later today..

Car felt good, power wasn't too bad but a lil more would be great

lol

Stiffer suspension is on the card though a think... So saving up for more seat time is no1 and a decent set of coilies is no2

Then I think its turbo time, but that will be way later next year..

**tommahawk** · 22-11-2009 09:31

just been building one off these for a local lad full wide arch and turbo set up
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theres loads off pics there from his facebook site

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