VTISmichael Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 99 Mazda Mx5, 121000 miles, has 12 months mot after welding, 2 new front tyres! Issues so far is, exhuast is rotten, the rear arches need doing, rear pads are like paper, the front discs are thin, the engine needs a service. The inside was filthy, the body overall is gd, the head lights need a polish. The roof has a tiny hole and the centre compartment needs replacing. So things to do:Polish headlightsUpgrade exhuastFix roof holeFit new rear padsFit new front discsEngine needs full serviceMaybe fit an lsd/weld diffGet it loweredUpgraded speakersFit wheels So far it handles very well and not surprized, the amount anti-roll bars undernrth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Humm. Hope it was cheap!Yes, that has alarm bells ringing in my head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Good for a project if it was bought at the right price! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTISmichael Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 lol tom they are had to find in the right condition for the right price, i paid 900 quid, that cheap ? spoke to a body shop today, he rekon to weld in new panels and paint it £600 which is not cheap! I might be moving this one sooner than later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'd have left that one myself! Though to be fair at the time you didn't know the bodywork would need £600 worth chucking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTISmichael Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 well i guessed it could be around £600, he said he would find out some prices and call me but hasnt yet. Did the rear pads earlier, had a problem i couldnt get the caliper piston back, it was just solid! i thought this cant be right and some googling its got a screw on the back that winds the piston in and out....not bad designs until its siezed lol Also did a oil change, after putting in the new stuff i started it up the bloody power steering pump started whining like hell but its ok now how odd. The rumble at the back is still there, must be bearing but im getting a second at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTISmichael Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 i know mate, just the accord has 12 months mot now and the insurance ran out as well, so i think the plan is do her up and move her along while its still gd season, if only i could make a business of this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTISmichael Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 yeah i know, i want to sell it and get a better one or even something different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Boost the Accord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTISmichael Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Right i think the rumble is from the front discs! so that will sort her out. Had some fun yesterday finding out in the wet if she has a open diff lol which she does! Im actually enjoying driving the mx5 i might keep her and go crazy mod wise! Anyone seen this guys mx5 rod ? http://instagram.com/bossroadster Also did a trial fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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