Beginner mx5 build

Thread in 'Project Cars and Builds Threads' started by essexcapri25, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. essexcapri25

    essexcapri25 Member

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    Well after a year off driving boring fwd cars my mate was selling his mk1 mx5 1.6 cheap enough so bought him off it. So far it's had a few little things done to it just awaiting payday to get some coilovers and get the diff welded [​IMG]


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    ...and decent wing mirrors! :O
     
  3. essexcapri25

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    yes and that cant see shit out of them
     
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    Ebay coil overs can be picked up for around £180, they do a basic job of lowering the car on a budget. Don't go silly low or they're like pogo sticks and the car bounces around a lot. The diff shouldn't be too bad to sort as the shafts should unbolt on mk1 to make it a little easier. My top drifting tip is 60-70 psi in your rears to loosen up that back end! :)
     
  5. Dale_

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    Looks to be clean! Nice little start :)
     
  6. essexcapri25

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    This ones been fitted with push in shafts ? current mods to it are:
    4-2-1 manifold
    decat
    aftermarket front bumper
    and rear bumper cut
     
  7. Dale_

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    Its ashame ive litteraly just got rid of loooaadddsss of mx5 parts! Including strut braces, decats, exhaust system, and loads of other random parts! Always the way. The only thing i have left is a low milage (30,000 miles) 1.6 engine..... let me know when yours goes pop loool
     
  8. essexcapri25

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    haha ill bare that in mind, its just had a jap lump fitteed
     

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