My Hairdressers mk2 mx5

[GeorgeH]

That looks really nice kieran, much prefer the black wheels actually. Couldnt stay away from the low cars eh.

 

[Kieran..]

Thanks mate! Nope had to be done! Lol

Oem front lip ordered albeit a replica as im not paying £200+ for one!

 

[Goodj]

Good man, it'll look pretty tasty
Just avoid adding those fog-light-warts.

Still can't find a pic of the other Mazda wing to show you what I mean, but it could well look a bit daft anyway.

Which set of lowz kit are you thinking of BTW?

 

[Leeshez]

Very nice example. .

 

[Kieran..]

Yeaaa I'm not goin to be adding those fog lights, the wing that you sent me I still don't like lol I'm pretty much set on the ducktail one

 

[Goodj]

go ducktail then fella, I don't like them much but it's not my car so... well, nuts to me!
If I go '5 instead of Barge in November, I'll be trying to hunt out the metal-strutted wing, but first things first, I'll need a 2005 Icon with Aircon

 

[Kieran..]

Sounds good mate!!

Im looking at getting a pair of aero catches fitted, as last week was driving along bonnet and it pinged open (not right open) so is now a good excuse for some aero catches

Where could I find someone to fit them? Anyone know anyone handy with tools that might be able to do it? LOl

 

[Kieran..]

recieved my new tyres today for the rear as they're basically slips from being so bald! Got a used set of toyo tr1s for £70 6mm tread on each, 215/40 to go on my 9j


also recieved Mazda badge for the front which
will be going on shortly

 

[Goodj]

which version of the badge matey?

The "M" one or the "cylon"/ "eternal flame".

 

[Kieran..]

I got the m badge mate

 

[Goodj]

Which would actually be the correct one anyway, my 'tard there.

Eternal flame badges went out in '97

You going to have it in silver, or colour code it to match?

 

[JezzaMac]

Looks cool dude, I like the black wheels!

More and more of these are popping up on here and it makes me really want one!

 

[Kieran..]

Yeaa think I'm gonna stick to the chrome for now, been trying to get the interior air vents out but they do not want to shift! I want to spray the surrounds silver to make it look a little less dull and dated

 

[Goodj]

IN fairness, there's stick-on bits to do that a lot easier.

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/chrome-instrument-rings-vintage-style-p-69.html
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/chrome-side-demister-vents-mazda-mk225-p-891.html
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/chromed-design-vent-balls-mk1mk225-p-1529.html

etc.

 

[Kieran..]

Yeaaa I noticed them but if I could just be able to get them out it would cost £7 In a can of paint instead and I'd prefer silver than chrome too

 

[Goodj]

I getcha. And I totally see your point, they are pricey for bits of sticky-back plstic!

 

[Kieran..]

got my new tyres fitted today, feels so nice to have some confidence going into corners and some grip!

still awaiting for my oem splitter to be delivered, cant wait to get it on will defiantly look alot more aggressive at the front

 

[Kieran..]

Right as much as I try to enjoy the car it just doesn't feel right for me.

So now up for sale, looking for another 172 if anyone wants a swap/px

Otherwise I'm looking for £2.2k Ono

 

[Goodj]

SRS!?!

LOL!!!!

It's the 1.6 isn't it?

 

[Kieran..]

Yeaa 1.6

 

[Goodj]

Then sorry mate, I'm out.

Spoiler

you bought the wrong one!

 

[Kieran..]

Ohhh just put a turbo on it

 

[_Tom]

Shocker..that didnt last long. I must admit, i couldnt hack a 1.6.

 

[Goodj]

Ohhh just put a a proper, crank-driven blower on it

EFA

and an air-con unit, leather, chassic braces, Bilsteins..... it's gonna soon add up.

I'm just going to have to wait and go Icon.

Nice motor though, can't see you having a problem in off-loading it

 

[Kieran..]

Thanks alot mate Hopefully shouldn't take long

 

[Matt W]

EFA

and an air-con unit, leather, chassic braces, Bilsteins..... it's gonna soon add up.

I'm just going to have to wait and go Icon.

Nice motor though, can't see you having a problem in off-loading it

Why the hell are you so obsessed with air-con in a convertible?

 

[Brett]

If I was you I'd hold onto it a little longer. It took me a few months to gel with my MX5 then I grew to love it. Albeit I'm now back in a Clio which does say a lot.

 

[Goodj]

Why the hell are you so obsessed with air-con in a convertible?

Because I had an MX-5 without it and having the roof off is fine providing you're moving.

But that isn't always the case. If you are stuck and it's beating down sun you can't have the roof off because you'll get burnt to a crisp, but if you put it up you feel like a boil-in-the-bag dinner.

 

[Kieran..]

as good as sold!

172 cup in a swap deal, should be all done on monday

 

[Goodj]

Knew it wouldn't be hard

Ah well, seemed like a good idea at the time eh? I'll bare that in mind come the day the 172 goes