My Gay Little Track Toy...

[Mr Burns]

Joined the CS hairdresser club...

I expected all my mates to hate it but everyone so far loves it, not heard a single hairdresser joke yet... lol.

 

[daveski]

Looks great Ste. I still want one

 

[Djw Dave]

Looks awesome. I want one too.

Spec?

 

[Cub.]

Looks awesome. 1.6 or 1.8? And has it got the LSD?

When I first looked for a track day car, it was either one of these or the 172. The fact I couldn't fit in an mx5 meant my decision was made for me

Not that I regret it too much, as it meant I got the flamer in the end

 

[JackJack]

Looks great.

 

[Ash.]

Want!!!

 

[sonny172cup]

nice cars and very rapid too. There is also a racing series too.

 

[DaveDreads]

I need to drive one of these to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[GiT]

Awesomesauce. Only the MK1 MR2 has a higher draw, and they are dissolving daily.

 

[Alex5]

love it! always have loved them but dont think i will ever give in to the temptation and buy one

 

[Addicted]

Looks tidy, I'm also in the same boat - looking for the right one.

I was outbid yesterday on ebay by £10 for one yesterday ballshit!

That one looks like it's a decent spec! Presume it has LSD ?

 

[Scrooge]

Love it

 

[Alex5]

when looking to buy one of these, what spec is the one to get? i keep hearing things like eunos / LSD / etc and i have no idea!

 

[Hixle]

Awesome buy!

 

[DanEdser]

£15 for a cut n dry?

Can't say no to that.

Just joking, MX5's are growing on me.

RWD FTW!

 

[Mr Burns]

Looks awesome. I want one too.

Spec?

1.8 Eunos spec 'V' (Is that right???)

- Bilstein shocks and springs
- Jasma 4.2.1 manifold with full system
- 4-point Carbing cage
- 4.3 Torsen LSD
- Excedy clutch
- Apexi induction kit
- Momo alcantara steering wheel
- TRS harness' and tow strap
- GV splitter
- Pro Race 1.2's with Federal RS-R's

Having a lot of fun getting used to it, very different to the cars I've owned in the past.

 

[Matt W]

nice cars and very rapid too.

Rapid? Not really, I kept getting out-dragged by 1.8 diesel VAG cars in mine.

 

[Mr Burns]

Rapid? Not really, I kept getting out-dragged by 1.8 diesel VAG cars in mine.

With the mods I've listed mine feels pretty quick, but as you point out it's not 'rapid'.

 

[Matt W]

They are huge fun though! Shame mine was being eaten alive by rust

 

[Mr Burns]

when looking to buy one of these, what spec is the one to get? i keep hearing things like eunos / LSD / etc and i have no idea!

Eunos imports are usually less rusty and as you say people recommend a LSD, but I don't know enough to cast my own opinions yet.

 

[Mr Burns]

They are huge fun though! Shame mine was being eaten alive by rust

This ones been wax-oiled to death, so hopefully it's okay!

 

[Mr Burns]

I need to drive one of these to see what all the fuss is about.

You've got to want one... They're just fun, that's all I can say!

 

[Scott™]

Lovely motor mate.

 

[Alex5]

Eunos imports are usually less rusty and as you say people recommend a LSD, but I don't know enough to cast my own opinions yet.

what is the LSD and how do you know if its on your mx5?

 

[Mr Burns]

what is the LSD and how do you know if its on your mx5?

You're better off joining the MX5Nutz forum and asking as the people on there are very knowledgeable and useful. My wisdom is limited lol.

 

[deutsche_blonde]

Looks well. Gonna be driven on the road much or purely track? I love mine I must say, can't wait for it to get warmer for some top down action.

 

[Toby]

I always knew you were jealous of mine.

 

[Mr Burns]

Looks well. Gonna be driven on the road much or purely track? I love mine I must say, can't wait for it to get warmer for some top down action.

Yeah weekends and trackdays... Just getting used to the car before I book anything

 

[Mr Burns]

I always knew you were jealous of mine.

It only comes up to the Jimny's doorhandles lol.

 

[Addicted]

what is the LSD and how do you know if its on your mx5?

Limited-Slip Diff - saves welding the diff if you want to drift it, but better traction over standard iirc also.

 

[Matt W]

On the older ones, the diff will be knackered, so reverts to being an open one.

 

[ch!ppen]

As said, most of the LSD's are f**ked by now anyway. And they're certainly not 'rapid' but they're plenty of fun.

You'll love it Ste. I know i'm going to miss mine this summer. Brilliantly fun little cars!
Is the EP3 gone now then?

EDIT: Handbrake looks a little high?

 

[Mr Burns]

As said, most of the LSD's are f**ked by now anyway. And they're certainly not 'rapid' but they're plenty of fun.

You'll love it Ste. I know i'm going to miss mine this summer. Brilliantly fun little cars!
Is the EP3 gone now then?

EDIT: Handbrake looks a little high?

Yeah this is the replacement as the Civic wasn't really track toy material, so I was happier selling to someone who would give it a good home.

No idea about the handbrake, it works fine!

 

[Jamie86]

On the older ones, the diff will be knackered, so reverts to being an open one.

Only on the viscous ones, not much to go wrong on a Torsen..

Looks like mine would if it had been looked after, good buy!

 

[MarcoB]

You can check to see if it has an lsd by jacking the back end up and spinning one of the wheels. If the other wheel spins in the same direction then it has one.

 

[aucky]

Only on the viscous ones, not much to go wrong on a Torsen..

Looks like mine would if it had been looked after, good buy!

This. I think yours has a Torsen.



Welcome to club

 

[Rob]

I really like that Ste, good buy!

I'm still yet to drive one!

 

[Jamie86]

You can check to see if it has an lsd by jacking the back end up and spinning one of the wheels. If the other wheel spins in the same direction then it has one.

Doesnt work on all MX difs though.

 

[JoeyD]

I am so F**king jealous.

You can check to see if it has an lsd by jacking the back end up and spinning one of the wheels. If the other wheel spins in the same direction then it has one.

This doesn't work with Torsen or Viscous Diffs. The only thing you'd find out is if you have a welder or not. Only real way to tell is to do a 4K launch and see if you have one or two black lines behind you...

 

[Mr Burns]

More pics...

Thanks for the comments, can't wait to get it on track and see how it handles