Danza V Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Hey girls and guys! I'm looking at saving for a new motor since I sold my v. How good are mx5s? Cause I see a lot of them stances,slammed etc and they just look awesome! Quote
Arnold Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 They're great. One of the best handling cars i've been in and pretty powerful too. Turbo ones etc, and can't beat having the roof down! Quote
russ78 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) MCM are currently turboing one worth a watch The Mk1 JDM has a Mazda 323 turbo engine in it minus the turbo, so can be a bolt on turbo upgrade well worth doing your homework before deciding what MX5 you wanna invest in IMO the MK1 Miata is the way to go Edited May 24, 2013 by russ78 Quote
Driver Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) They're awesome. I'm on my second, handle awesome, look cool and have a massive aftermarket following ! Main problem is they rot, badly. MAzda thought it would be a good idea to channel rainwater down through the sills via a little ribber grommet. The only problem is when this fills with leaves/roadgrime over the years it blocks up and the water just sits in the sills, making them rot from the inside out. By the time you can see it, it's too late and needs new arches welding in. Despite this I love mine Such a shame I'm going to have to sell it in the next month or so. Edited May 24, 2013 by Driver Quote
scottyb Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Im seriously dying for a mk1 1.8, then eventually turbo it . Theyre so expensive for a decent one though Quote
ryan lang Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 awesome little cars, i wish i never p/x mine for the GT. they do lack a bit of power, so go Fi which ever you decide to get Quote
Weyro Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 saw them at Japfest going round the track, couldnt believe the speed they would carry through the corners Quote
maddox710 Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 My mate a has mk1 with a eton45 strapped to one making 240bhp its a right track rocket Quote
Danza V Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 There's a fella on here who had one on a build thread and I was just like wow!! There's one near me but it ain't turbo. Just fancy a change and they look awesome also! If I right in thinking they ate rwd as eel yeah? Quote
maddox710 Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 Yes they are rwd, the only weak link is the rear diff in the earlier models iirc appart from that they are very reliable Quote
ryan lang Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 get them welded up for drifty poos or 1.8 torsen diff if your after track action Quote
Liam_D Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 My best friend Mark has a 1.8 6speed SVT MK2.5 model and to be honest it's fucking awesome. Handles amazingly and is plenty kick with a few choice mods! Quote
Danza V Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 So they have a lot of common faults? For some reason I keep thinking of vvti rattle? Quote
ryan lang Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 There's no real weak point other than age on the mk1s Quote
Danza V Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) MCM are currently turboing one worth a watch The Mk1 JDM has a Mazda 323 turbo engine in it minus the turbo, so can be a bolt on turbo upgrade well worth doing your homework before deciding what MX5 you wanna invest in IMO the MK1 Miata is the way to goLoved watching that mani being made! Edited May 25, 2013 by Danza V Quote
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