Collection thread - MX5 NA

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, garethj said:

Arrived back, all good.

As we used to say in the 90s, let’s run the numbers!

0-60 about 8.7 seconds, 115bhp and I think 115mph.

Oil pressure is 25psi at tickover, 50psi off tickover.  3500rpm at 62mph, 4000rpm at 70mph 😳

It sounds a lot, and it is a lot, but it’s also perfectly happy at 80+ because the engine is quite smooth.  That, and the wind noise drowns out the engine 😀

Running in gently, huh? 🤣

[kevins]

Ours still has original wheels too! ours is a eunos though, 130 something ps but still 4000rpm at 70!

[garethj]

2 minutes ago, kevins said:

Ours still has original wheels too! ours is a eunos though, 130 something ps but still 4000rpm at 70!

I used to have an NB with the 1.8 and it’s usefully quicker, the extra torque is noticeable.  That Eunos looks peachy!

Should we try for group discount on ear plugs? 😀

[kevins]

Just now, garethj said:

I used to have an NB with the 1.8 and it’s usefully quicker, the extra torque is noticeable.  That Eunos looks peachy!

Should we try for group discount on ear plugs? 😀

I've just pulled off the aftermarket stainless exhaust and fitted a std mild steel one, its relatively civalised comparred to how it was now!

[Mr Livered]

I wish you'd done a Shitely request, I would have jumped at the chance to drive an MX5 from Devon to Bedford. Looks good though.