mx5's are good, engines sound good but they aren't great as engines go tbh, with a better engine the mx5 would be a stunning little sports car
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tbh Mark, I don't think I would have a faster engine in this mx5, the mk 1 is Sooo low down, it feels like you are doing a ton, when you are only going 60 and thats only from a 90 bhp engine!!
thiis particular model will cost £200 to insure for the year.
but I do know where you're coming from.
Rob,this is definately going to get done at some point, I know theres a bit of work to be done to it, but its gonna take some time and finances to do it!!
thiis particular model will cost £200 to insure for the year.
but I do know where you're coming from.
Rob,this is definately going to get done at some point, I know theres a bit of work to be done to it, but its gonna take some time and finances to do it!!
steve119 said:
bet my sol and cinq are lower to sit in
i don't get that extra impression of speed anymore from ride height, i get the opposite, everything feels slow high up :laugh:
dunno mate, would need to compare seat heights at some point!! all I know is that its dead scary when lorries pass you!! lol
My grande looks huge in comparisant!!
I was going to say the cinq would also feel like a go-kart but thought it might be a bit cheeky!
am just looking at induction kits just now and the pipercross kit doesnt look too bad!!
all I know is that its dead scary when lorries pass you!! lolMy grande looks huge in comparisant!!
I was going to say the cinq would also feel like a go-kart but thought it might be a bit cheeky!
am just looking at induction kits just now and the pipercross kit doesnt look too bad!!
Well, I've been in an MX5 doing 120 (on a private road) with the top down and it was...interesting :laugh:
One or two trips down back roads as a passenger really made me want one. Even on the standard suspension, it just felt so stable and planted and yes, probably felt a lot faster than it was but nothing a supercharger can't sort
Would have to be a mk1 though - it's all about those pop up headlights :laugh:
One or two trips down back roads as a passenger really made me want one. Even on the standard suspension, it just felt so stable and planted and yes, probably felt a lot faster than it was but nothing a supercharger can't sort
Would have to be a mk1 though - it's all about those pop up headlights :laugh:
totally agree about the pop-up lights Rob!!
When I finally get my hands on it, I will definately get some pictures up!:grin:
When I finally get my hands on it, I will definately get some pictures up!:grin:
steve119 said:dunno mate, would need to compare seat heights at some point!!
My grande looks huge in comparisant!!
I was going to say the cinq would also feel like a go-kart but thought it might be a bit cheeky!
am just looking at induction kits just now and the pipercross kit doesnt look too bad!!
the sol is very, very low, i'm sure Martyn can confirm from Sunday there, it's a PITA to get in and out of :laugh:
the cinq doesnt look low because of it's shape...the seats are on the floor almost though, even at 6ft 2 i have nearly half a foot of headroom :laugh:
being low in the cinq scares everyone
theres not much metal to protect you :laugh:
I can see us all having a jap day on the forum at this rate to compare ride heights! Lol :laugh:
And for those with Lowered Cento's (James, Mark & Ming & Steve M) it would be see who's car's the lowest.
James's Ciqn from what I have seen on FB is stupidly low, Ming's isn't quite that low, but still very low, I've only seen photo's of Steve's Sei & Mark's Cinq, so I can't really say what their like height wise to sit in.
As much as I liked the Sei when I had it, the GP's just soooooo much better, apart from not being able to see over the end of the bonnet.
James's Ciqn from what I have seen on FB is stupidly low, Ming's isn't quite that low, but still very low, I've only seen photo's of Steve's Sei & Mark's Cinq, so I can't really say what their like height wise to sit in.
As much as I liked the Sei when I had it, the GP's just soooooo much better, apart from not being able to see over the end of the bonnet.
PS sorry to Gengis for hijacking his thread!!
Looks decent enough mate, a good clean/polish and a few choice mods and you're sorted
I suppose I'll have to get the post in before James.
'Needs Lowered'
'Needs Lowered'
Any more lowered, and I will be scraping my arse off the concrete!! Lol
steve119 said:
hmm the arch gap is massive! Is all about the stance
steve119 said:
James does that all the time.
Have a look when you get a chance at my pics of his Cinq on FB.
He reckons he can go lower than it is :wacko: :wacko:
as andi said needs lowered
gengis
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Just in time for the weather....Nice Motor.
cheers Gengis!!
will probably get it lowered eventually, need to do a few other little bits first like an arch rub down and filler!!
not to mention a service!
will probably get it lowered eventually, need to do a few other little bits first like an arch rub down and filler!!
not to mention a service!