Figured its about time I should post a few pictures and info on my 2nd baby
(copied this off another forum, hopefully makes sense:)
1997 Eunos Roadster (Jap Import) aka Mazda MX-5
For a while I'd been pondering something fun to get, as a side project car to let me 'tinker' on and fiddle with at the weekends. I'd thought about many different cars, from a nissan sunny :/ civics, mk3 golf,v6 Galant, MX3, then started looking at convertibles.
On a trip to Bangor (about 20 miles from home, 1st week of July 2011)one day seen a '97 silver Eunos Roadster for sale at the side of the road. After a brief test drive, and a great smile, it was bought a few days later, after convincing the father. (Not easy, but after he test drove it he was all for it)
It's a , 1.8, imported from Japan in 2004 to England, and owned by one lady owner, then was brought over here by the trader I bought it from. The general condition of it seemed 85% for the age of the car, a minor bit of damage on the p/s wing, sort of seen in pic (
cracking isopon ive concluded with other opinions) Timing belt has been twice, and it had roughly about 110k miles. Not bad . Interior is like new, bar a tiny rip on the drivers bolster, (
from somebody getting in and out, think its rather common). <Find it very economic if its driven easy, £15 done for a drive round the coast and home (approx 150 miles)
The initial idea of using it as a weekend car only, and keeping it original didnt last long, when I found out when painting the calipers that the driver front spring was cracked, and a bust passenger rear shock.
A bit of research into an OEM shock shocked me with the price (£120). Seeing that a coilover set up with 2 year guarantee was £470 from england delivered was a no-brainer, GAZ Gold Pro Coilies were bought, had to wait 4ish weeks as they came straight from factory (
apparently).
A stainless steel exhaust was done by a friend, which resulted in a fleebay 4 branch being fitted at the saem time, reason being I couldnt get the pipe off the OEM manifold, due to a very awkward nut at the top, so the middle pipe and Mani got trailed through the engine bay
From the 4 branch back was changed recently with thanks to Street racer for the long life system. Made a super improvement in terms of throttle response and lovely note.
(Below)Car on the ramp at street racer. Also had purchased the clear side markers for front and rear bumpers, with integrated side lights. looks awesome
Also done the wheels one weekend i was bored in a yellow dish, grey center sort of thing, there getting done all grey to match the hard top that was acquired end of November at an irresistible price.
Got the front bumper smoothed off, as the plate holder absolutely sickened me. (
only real grudge) and an offset reg bracket bought and fitted<i>
Future plans are new discs and pads, new wheels and a respray hopefully. Also keeping an eye out for a splitter, however my driveway is a tad steep and doesnt lend itself to lowered cars well
Absolutely love the car, an dont plan on getting rid of it in the foreseeable future.
Random pic with a mates L200. (Bought as seen, none of the work is his)
Most recently got a 2nd hand boot lid and decided to get arty.. or try to..
Hopefully getting a new set of wheels in the next week or two, before the show season starts, and a complete clean
thanks for your atentti......oo a butterfly
