grahamc Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Well, I have just left a deposit on a MK2, which I will be collecting on Friday Will need to get the car out on a track day or 2 and see how she performs before I start my "wish" list, but so far the list is:- -hardtop -rollcage -bucket seats -harnesses -overfenders -some sort of daft rocket bunny style rear spoiler -some wide deep wheels PM me if you have some of the above parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Interesting plans. You might find Longsh07 little build thread interesting, ..I know I have and I don't even own an MX5. Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/86529-mx5-build-thread-no-hairdressing-equipment-left-in-vehicle-overnight/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Interesting plans. You might find Longsh07 little build thread interesting, ..I know I have and I don't even own an MX5. Link: http://www.350z-uk.c...icle-overnight/ Nice little build going there.... MX5 is just going to be a little track hack, but want it to be safe and FUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Awesome! If you ever need any advice or anything feel free to give me a shout, and get on MX5NUTZ if you've not already! Here's my Mk2 track car! I'd add to your list a set of decent coilovers and some braced chassis rails (From the likes of Jass or P5). Edited December 29, 2014 by RyanT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 On nutz already.... not quite as many 2nd hand parts as I would like on there considering how popular the cars are. Nice MK2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The selling section on Nutz is ruined now, after the rejig. I tried selling my bits on there, but got pretty much zero response because it's too hard to browse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) The selling section on Nutz is ruined now, after the rejig. I tried selling my bits on there, but got pretty much zero response because it's too hard to browse. Exactly that!! I have been struggling to use it as well, cant even find a place for a wanted ad Edited December 30, 2014 by grahamc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 That black MK2 looks really nice, I think of the MX5 range they have visually the least appealing look, but that looks very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 And collected the car today Key areas I will be focusing on over the next few weeks/months will brakes, aero and safety, so will be looking for these parts:- So if you know of anyone with parts, Im looking for:- -hardtop -rear rollcage/roll over bar with harness bar -bucket seats (happy to trade my current seats - leather looking and heated) -harnesses -overfenders -some sort of daft rocket bunny or ducktail style rear spoiler -some wide deep wheels (nice aggressive fit to the car with arches) -Silver front wings/fenders -Silver rear bumper And a couple of newbie questions...... -What big brake setups are recommended for these cars? -Are the rear rollover bars good for track work? We are going to use the car on the road a bit (not a great deal - have others for that) but will be more for track. -Does anyone have a template of rear diffusers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Hi mate, Regarding brakes, you may find the standard items are OK after fitting decent fluid and pads, after all its such a light car. However a common upgrade (and one I've done myself) is fitting the brakes from the Mk2.5 SV-T sport trim level, which are larger, easily found (and cheap) and an easily swapped. They've proven more than good enough for the people that run more than twice stock power. I wouldnt go on track without a roll bar. Most of us go for TR lane roll bars as they allow the roof / hard top to operate as normal (and doesn't restrict the seat travel backwards) but still bolts securely to the chassis. They also offer door bars which you may also be interested in. EDIT: MX5NUTZ user Vindi manufactures his own ducktail spoilers which are lovely, seen on my car here: Also as for wheels, unless you're buying lightweight ones like 6UL's you may find wide heavy wheels can 'bog down' a standard powered MX5. People generally recommend using the lightest 6.5/7J wheels you can find and running 195 profile tyres (which also means you have a decent amount of cheaper sticker track rubber available). A good option here is the standard Mk2 enkei alloys seen here:http://blog.twwhitea...X5_mk2_rear.jpg as they are hollow, extremely light and cheap. Use that money saved to buy tuition with Mazda on Track which'll make you far faster than anything you can bolt onto the car. EDIT 2: If you are fitting a hardtop, remove the soft-top as it's very heavy! Edited January 3, 2015 by RyanT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi mate, Regarding brakes, you may find the standard items are OK after fitting decent fluid and pads, after all its such a light car. However a common upgrade (and one I've done myself) is fitting the brakes from the Mk2.5 SV-T sport trim level, which are larger, easily found (and cheap) and an easily swapped. They've proven more than good enough for the people that run more than twice stock power. I wouldnt go on track without a roll bar. Most of us go for TR lane roll bars as they allow the roof / hard top to operate as normal (and doesn't restrict the seat travel backwards) but still bolts securely to the chassis. They also offer door bars which you may also be interested in. Thanks Both sound like good options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Graham, I used to have a mk2 mx5 track car, they are so much fun I think you need to add a SC to your list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 very nice project there! Cant wait to see it as it progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 That's the first time I've seen your old MX5 Darren, didn't realise it was an SC setup But yeah, if it was me running an MX5 on a budget I'd just do what I did with my old one: Strip it, roll bar, seats, steering wheel, then either the grippiest or slippiest tyres you can buy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Graham, I used to have a mk2 mx5 track car, they are so much fun I think you need to add a SC to your list May be on the list for the future, but we will see how the MX5 goes for a little first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 That's the first time I've seen your old MX5 Darren, didn't realise it was an SC setup But yeah, if it was me running an MX5 on a budget I'd just do what I did with my old one: Strip it, roll bar, seats, steering wheel, then either the grippiest or slippiest tyres you can buy. Not a bad idea....... cant knock it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Think I'd better follow this to see how it progresses. Might borrow a few ideas for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned suspension yet? I used to have a mk2 and did some gym khana and the standard suspension was so wobbly... Put some koni springs and dampers on and it was transformed, highly recommended! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longsh07 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Suspension is next on my list. Was very rolly at Silverstone. Heard good things about BC's and Meister R's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned suspension yet? I used to have a mk2 and did some gym khana and the standard suspension was so wobbly... Put some koni springs and dampers on and it was transformed, highly recommended! It was mentioned at the top, but I have bad experience with coilovers, makes the ride very unforgiving.... so will be leaving this to last. SC kit sounds more entertaining than suspension 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Good purchase they are brilliant little cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned suspension yet? I used to have a mk2 and did some gym khana and the standard suspension was so wobbly... Put some koni springs and dampers on and it was transformed, highly recommended! It was mentioned at the top, but I have bad experience with coilovers, makes the ride very unforgiving.... so will be leaving this to last. SC kit sounds more entertaining than suspension You probably bought / experienced cheap coilovers (Racelands, TA Technix, etc..). If it was me, coilovers/3D fast road alignment would pretty much be at the top of my list. Go for Meister R, Gaz, BC etc, which can be picked up for circa £300 2nd hand on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I'm surprised nobody has mentioned suspension yet? I used to have a mk2 and did some gym khana and the standard suspension was so wobbly... Put some koni springs and dampers on and it was transformed, highly recommended! It was mentioned at the top, but I have bad experience with coilovers, makes the ride very unforgiving.... so will be leaving this to last. SC kit sounds more entertaining than suspension You probably bought / experienced cheap coilovers (Racelands, TA Technix, etc..). If it was me, coilovers/3D fast road alignment would pretty much be at the top of my list. Go for Meister R, Gaz, BC etc, which can be picked up for circa £300 2nd hand on the forum. Tried BCs twice, dont like them... For me decent suspension is going to cost more than the car Edited January 5, 2015 by grahamc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I ran Meister-r's on my Mx-5 pretty much on the softest setting to make it drivable with full poly bushing on the car. If I was to go down the MX-5 route again I'd skip the poly bushing if I was contemplating road driving & if going FI would probably go for the same suspension setup as it does help put the additional power down, also really helps if your going to go for sticky tyres. Otherwise if I was going NA I'd probably just put a rollbar (these really stiffen the car up) and some top end budgets with some aggressive pads such as yellow stuffs, then go have some fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 I ran Meister-r's on my Mx-5 pretty much on the softest setting to make it drivable with full poly bushing on the car. If I was to go down the MX-5 route again I'd skip the poly bushing if I was contemplating road driving & if going FI would probably go for the same suspension setup as it does help put the additional power down, also really helps if your going to go for sticky tyres. Otherwise if I was going NA I'd probably just put a rollbar (these really stiffen the car up) and some top end budgets with some aggressive pads such as yellow stuffs, then go have some fun Will be staying NA and unmodded (engine wise) for now, although the ITBs are appealing Will add the rollover bar and see if that stiffens things up enough, after that swaybars... Some more aggressive braking options would be good though, so just yellowstuff pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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