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JoeyD's MX5 NC Recaro
- Thread starter JoeyD
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Joey, this looks bloody fantastic mate. Paintwork is gleaming. 180bhp is a great result and must be great fun on the road. Do you have any plans to go for the magic 200? Your car has ruined Mk3s for me now because every single one I look at doesn't look any where near as epic as yours!!
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Absolutely love this car!!
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
The selectable maps and driver Aids in the car sound proper cool.
It looks absolutely bang on too.
But what is flat-foot shifting and how does it and downshift rev-matching work on a manual car? Is the first one just keeping the throttle pinned while changing gear?
It looks absolutely bang on too.
But what is flat-foot shifting and how does it and downshift rev-matching work on a manual car? Is the first one just keeping the throttle pinned while changing gear?
Flat foot shifting is just that, keep the foot planted and change gear, ignition cut usually.
Downshift rev matching is just like heel and toe except you don't have to blip the throttle, loads of stuff comes with it these days from the factory GT4 included however if you can actually drive most switch them off
Downshift rev matching is just like heel and toe except you don't have to blip the throttle, loads of stuff comes with it these days from the factory GT4 included however if you can actually drive most switch them off
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Keeps getting better!
I think MK1's are still cooler, just nowhere near as capable. I really can't wait until people start doing DIY turbos on these newer ones, that's all they're missing now.
Yeah it's awesome fun! Even if you over-do it into a corner it just deals with it. Really flatters the driver in that way!
They're O.Z. Leggeras (17x8 et45)
Thank you! To be honest for the amount that cams cost (£1k+) I don't think I'll bother for now. If I decide I want more power I think it'll be via a turbo or supercharger next.
As Jamie said really. This is what's in the little booklet I got:
Good man! Don't be put off if it's a bit soft, a couple of suspension mods and you've got a proper drivers car!
Euan94
ClioSport Club Member
Volvo C30
With the explosion of diy kits for the mk1 it can't be long before someone looks at doing something cost effective. I'm still staggered at the progress turbo kits have made in the last 5 years, crazy really for aftermarket stuff.
There's been talk of companies producing manifolds (G19 I think) but nothing yet. I really want a Fab9 kit from the US. Looks really amazing!
No way haha you won't regret it! Such an awesome little car! Get a thread up asap
No way haha you won't regret it! Such an awesome little car! Get a thread up asap
Haha cheers Luke!
Was greeted by this today 😞
People are c**ts!
Was greeted by this today 😞
People are c**ts!
Not much to report, I've been just driving it when I can! Still think I need a quieter exhaust, so might look into that in the coming months.
I gave it a proper wash at a mates house, was covered in crap unfortunately, mainly from the brakes I think! So dusty.
Lots of fallout removed. Looking as good as new again.
Noticing a lot of new cars coming out with this style of wheel now, most recently the M4 CS... Must be fashionable or something!
Gave the ECU features a go too, the rev-matching is really really good to be fair, though it does make it all a bit easy! The flat foot shifting is good, but I still think it's a bit harsh and I've not gone anywhere near the launch control!
I gave it a proper wash at a mates house, was covered in crap unfortunately, mainly from the brakes I think! So dusty.
Lots of fallout removed. Looking as good as new again.
Noticing a lot of new cars coming out with this style of wheel now, most recently the M4 CS... Must be fashionable or something!
Gave the ECU features a go too, the rev-matching is really really good to be fair, though it does make it all a bit easy! The flat foot shifting is good, but I still think it's a bit harsh and I've not gone anywhere near the launch control!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Bloody lovely as usual, Joe.
Did you roll the car forward to get the centre cap lined up got that photo or is it fluke lol.
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Did you roll the car forward to get the centre cap lined up got that photo or is it fluke lol.
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We all know he spent half an hour rolling the car forward to get it just so!
Don't be daft! That's far too much hard work. 25 seconds in Photoshop sorted that one out!
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Such a poser still.
Mr Burns
ClioSport Club Member
Swift Sport
I've been offered a good price on a 3.5 so I'm seriously considering sticking my Mk1 up for sale and doing a deal. Just need to have a test drive to make sure I'm impressed, but I'm starting to like the idea of buying a car 20 years newer! Lol
Still happy with yours, @JoeyD ? It looks the absolute nuts, and if I buy one I'll probably start tinkering too!
Still happy with yours, @JoeyD ? It looks the absolute nuts, and if I buy one I'll probably start tinkering too!
I'd do it. Still maintain that they're better to drive than the early cars. Unfortunately I've had to put mine away for a while until I move house. Had trouble with c**t kids jumping on it because it's sat at home all day...
Sigh.
Sigh.
I don't think it is illegal to shoot them if they are touching your car.
As a Mk1 owner following with interest as everyone moves towards the Mk3s haha. I definitely prefer the looks of the facelift and RCs.
Tell me about it! Honestly... Thing is they were playing out again the next night - so they've not even been grounded. What can you do if they've got s**t parents!
I do love MK1's, don't get me wrong. But drive them back to back and you can see the difference immediately. Especially with a few handling mods, the NC is a proper weapon.
Seen yours Matt, I can't comment in your thread because I'm a povvo member, but it looks mint! Do like the anniversary ones; Soul Red just like the MK4's isn't it? They've got a black windscreen surround too actually. Maybe a photoshop is in order...
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Id go for it! Theyre awesome wheels. Mine are 17x8 5x114 et45 and theyre only very slightly heavier than RPF1's. Still light as f**k though, you'll need all the help you can to go sub 1100! @Christopher
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Nice! It'll be next year I think but it's definitely on the cards. Between ATS DTC, Braid Fullrace A or these badboys now.
Cheers Ed! Hope you're good mate. Had an MX5 yourself recently didn't you? How was that?
Yeah not bad mate, all going well other than needing desperately to move house! Haha
I think the mk2's were worst for rust but they all do it. Cheap S**t really!
@Mr Burns
Cant reply in that thread but great choice! Rodders knows how to build an awesome MX5. It'll last forever on track too which is ideal for you!
Thats right yeah! Loved the NC and wish I could've kept it but realistically I don't actually need a car so this was sitting outside my house costing money and ultimately getting wrecked by little kids that live on my street so... I'll be moving house next year and it would've been a little better but even so I was so weary of taking it on track and crashing it - it was kind of too nice for me really.
I've got an ugly Dakar yellow E36 compact with an M52; cost me 2 grand and it doesn't matter if it gets trashed on track so I'll probably get more enjoyment out of it anyway. Shame but thats life eh!
I feel you mate, any pictures of the Beemer? Its a shame but I understand your reasoning, need must an all. You still built my favourite NC ever!
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