spartacus Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 I think you're doing the right thing, the market seems depressed ATM, so anything you do to broaden your potential buyer base has got to be worth while. I know you've had to put the labour into it but I think you'll make more money selling the go faster bits separately too, I've never got the money back for stuff like that on a modified car. Cheap coilovers ARE crap, they won't last long, the adjusting collars will seize up within weeks and even when they do work, the generic damper will be the wrong rate for your car and the cheap bushes will wear quickly and make them rattle. On roads in the UK you'll have to go a long way to beat a set of Eibach springs with decent dampers, although you know that already! Good luck with the sale. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Daily it. Who needs a hatchback? I used to have s tow bar for one, I forgot who I gave it to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 7 hours ago, gm said: A bit more fettling this evening, this time the front suspension As before, standard mazda on the left, kyb with eibach lowering springs on the right So let's bung them on and see how it looks yep, bit of a gap there too three fingers in the front and the full kit kat in the rear Roll it out of the garage for a proper look definitely a bit awkward, let's go for a quick drive and see if it will settle things down ? . . . nope, still looks odd but, and this is a big BUT, how does it feel on the road ? well, obviously, it's nothing like it was before BUT it's actually really good. Totally different but still composed, controlled, smooth and capable in the corners - I'm astonished ! I've spent so long with a modified 5, I'd forgotten just how good they are as mazda intended. I may just have to keep this as a daily (the exhaust has to go though) Back to normal under the bonnet too You haven't mixed up the springs (back to front) as the nose would be slammed and its arse up. It looks good, probably a bit higher than you may imagine but Japanese cars, even Supras and Skyline GTRs, always sit high unless heavily modified. It will settle down a bit. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Might as well have a bit of fun before it sells only forty quid for two hours on track Tickman, spartacus, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 That seems really cheap! What safety equipment do you need to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Just an approved helmet and a valid uk license. Kids over 12 are allowed to be passengers for an extra tenner. gm and Mr Laurence 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Mr Laurence said: That seems really cheap! What safety equipment do you need to do it? It is ! Ok, it’s maybe not the finest circuit in the world but it’s not bad for a bit of fun. Fairly twisty and short so suits the mx5 to a tee. they run it as open pit so you can do as many laps as you like, an excellent opportunity to get out on track and see if you like it paulplom, Mr Laurence and Tickman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 That’s brilliant! Thank you! I don’t have a helmet and I doubt I’d be able to get one before the 27th, but Teesside is only about an hour from me. I may have to go to the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 i may be able to help you there paulplom, CreepingJesus, Mr Laurence and 3 others 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Go on, you know you want to Tickman, DVee8, CGSB and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 I might have been asking a bit much of those rainsports, esp at 8:45 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, gm said: i may be able to help you there Wow, that’s an incredibly generous offer! Thank you. I already had Monday booked off work too so Ireally have no excuse Tickman, CreepingJesus and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mr Laurence said: Wow, that’s an incredibly generous offer! Thank you. I already had Monday booked off work too so Ireally have no excuse Autoshite trackday ! Can't wait Helmet wise, the ones on the top shelf are both available, both size xl so you might need to wear a buff / scarf thing underneath but will do the job. Paulplom or his lad will be using the silver and black one, the other is mine. Mr Laurence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 How much fuel will you go through in 2 hrs? Mine only seems to take £40 to fill.Can you top up on site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 There’s a BP just over the road, top up when you get there and you’ll be fine for a couple of hours. There’s a maccy d’s there too which is handy, the on site catering is a bit basic paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 As grateful as I am to [mention]gm[/mention] for letting me borrow a helmet, I’ve been looking to see if I can find one of my own. I’ve seen this one and I was wondering if it would be okay for track days? Has anyone here bought one before? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y26CYYD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wrWfFbGAS5F91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 £180! I just paid £42 delivered Friday. Mr Laurence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 That is a lot less - is that one a motorcycle helmet though? Are there any differences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Not as far as I'm aware. As long as they're approved for road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 i may be able to help you there Strange. I keep tomato soup, pot noodles and beans in my cupboard. CreepingJesus, Jim Bell, gm and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 22 minutes ago, Mr Laurence said: That is a lot less - is that one a motorcycle helmet though? Are there any differences? At Knockhill the requirement is a helmet that is for road use, if you started competing then it might be different but withing reason any helmet will do. gm, Mr Laurence and paulplom 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 I’ve never had anyone examine my helmet stonedagain and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr Laurence said: As grateful as I am to [mention]gm[/mention] for letting me borrow a helmet, I’ve been looking to see if I can find one of my own. I’ve seen this one and I was wondering if it would be okay for track days? Has anyone here bought one before? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y26CYYD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wrWfFbGAS5F91 I wouldn’t be spending that kind of money unless I was competing, a decent motorbike helmet will do the job, the only problem is finding one that fits - I went to a bike shop and tried loads on to find the right one. anyway, have you booked up yet ? it will very likely sell out so don’t delay Mr Laurence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 8 hours ago, paulplom said: 12 hours ago, gm said: i may be able to help you there Strange. I keep tomato soup, pot noodles and beans in my cupboard. maybe my garage is just very tidy ? (it is the kitchen, there’s a CD player and amp in another cupboard ) (edit) see ! paulplom and Tickman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Thanks for the advice everyone! I had a feeling this may have been the case, so I’m glad I didn’t drop nearly £200 on that helmet. I’ve not booked my ticket yet: I’ve got a friend (who also owns an mx5) who was interested in going too but already has plans for Monday. I might still go, but I don’t know how likely it is given that this would be my first track day. Do these normally happen every month? I’ll try and make the next one. Apologies, I hope that you and Paul have a good time though paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 I’d say try to come along to this one where you will ‘know’ someone, I’ll happily take you out as a passenger or sit in with you and offer advice Mr Laurence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Thank you! I appreciate the offer a lot. If I’m not at this one, I’ll definitely be at the next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 A bit more track day prep this morning : i did think about refitting the bucket seats but will do this one as a 'stock' mx5 but the comfy seats are just not up to it. Time for a "foamectomy" these seats belong in a late mk1 or mk2 car and do feel like you are sitting on rather than in them. four bolts out and flip it over another four bolts and the runners are off (six bolts for me as crappy later seats) ping off all of those rusty metal rings and peel the base cover back that big lump of foam is our target and we shall need to employ Mazda Special Service Tool #BRdKnF just like slicing a Hovis Don't dip this in your soup a quick tidy up cover back on and securely fixed in place look at all that space we've created if you have original mk1 seats (all in one backrest) then you can take things further ping off four more rings and fold the backrest flap towards the front of the seat lift the flap and you will see a 'swim float' size cushion that can be removed more cable tie action and it's ready to reassemble back in the car, can you see the difference ? nope, me either, but I am now sitting lower which surely means FASTER with my fancy* eBay belt lock, I'll be setting lap records nice easy mod, works best on mk1 seats but definitely worth doing on these too dome, paulplom, loserone and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I'm not sure I'll bother with that mod. I have trouble getting out in the 1st place! I'll try a sit in yours first. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 What do you have against being comfortable, @gm ? paulplom and gm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now