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Mr-P
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Been playing with my MX-5

Post by Mr-P » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:59 pm

A few picture of my Eunos Roadster 1.6 MK1 that I have been playing with to get ready for trackdays.

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115 BHP is a bit different than the B10 but still fun.

Have also upgraded springs, Upgraded air filter, full stainless exhaust system and CAT removed, added full set of upper and lower strut braces and removed unwanted A/C
Now
E39 B10 3.2 # 64 Alpina Blue Metallic since 03.10
F02 750Li & Mini Cooper Cab
And before
E46 330Ci,MX5 Mk2,E46 325ti,Mini Cooper S, Z3M Roadster, MX5 Mk1, E38 728, E36 325, Westfield SEi fitted with 240 BHP XE Redtop, Westfield WSEi fitted with Honda SuperBlackbird, Smart 4/2, Omega MV6, LS400, Senator 24v, Volvo 360 GLT, Fiesta Supersport, Porsche 2.7s (1976)First car
+ 23 Motorbikes in my younger days

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Post by chrisbin » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:44 pm

Just sold mine after a very short ownership....all the rave reviews convinced me to try one but it just didnt do it for me, plus we needed the drive space for daughter's first car, so I am back to being "toy-less"... :cry:
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Post by Mr-P » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:59 pm

chrisbin wrote:Just sold mine after a very short ownership....all the rave reviews convinced me to try one but it just didnt do it for me, plus we needed the drive space for daughter's first car, so I am back to being "toy-less"... :cry:
I wasn't too sure before I bought one as had heared good and bad as with all cars. However at the moment really pleased and glad I went for the import as more power and more availble revs. However I may change my mind once I have done a trackday.
Now
E39 B10 3.2 # 64 Alpina Blue Metallic since 03.10
F02 750Li & Mini Cooper Cab
And before
E46 330Ci,MX5 Mk2,E46 325ti,Mini Cooper S, Z3M Roadster, MX5 Mk1, E38 728, E36 325, Westfield SEi fitted with 240 BHP XE Redtop, Westfield WSEi fitted with Honda SuperBlackbird, Smart 4/2, Omega MV6, LS400, Senator 24v, Volvo 360 GLT, Fiesta Supersport, Porsche 2.7s (1976)First car
+ 23 Motorbikes in my younger days

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Post by ALPB1033 » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:54 pm

Yes the B10 should be better. :wink:

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Post by asp » Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:19 am

Had my mk1 for about 18months now, still to do any track days but it's something I'm aiming for this year. I had the engine rebuilt last year and it's made a huge difference. What sort of springs did you go with? I'm looking to play with it's suspension pre-summer.

Compared to the B3, and much bigger engined playthings it hasn't the straight line speed, but on the right type of roads it's massively more fun than many more serious cars. Don't think I could have it as an only car, not now, but it's great fun on a dry day on a twisty country road.

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Post by Mr-P » Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:15 pm

ASP pm sent

Also just about to do a full set on poly bushes to it. Oh what joy.
Now
E39 B10 3.2 # 64 Alpina Blue Metallic since 03.10
F02 750Li & Mini Cooper Cab
And before
E46 330Ci,MX5 Mk2,E46 325ti,Mini Cooper S, Z3M Roadster, MX5 Mk1, E38 728, E36 325, Westfield SEi fitted with 240 BHP XE Redtop, Westfield WSEi fitted with Honda SuperBlackbird, Smart 4/2, Omega MV6, LS400, Senator 24v, Volvo 360 GLT, Fiesta Supersport, Porsche 2.7s (1976)First car
+ 23 Motorbikes in my younger days

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