Title: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 11:01:51 AM
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 11:01:51 AM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX5-mk2-5-Nevada-1800-blue-NOV-mot-98K-Recent-mohair-roof/153446731614?hash=item23ba234f5e:g:r04AAOSwNpdcrdDG
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: re japi on April 13, 2019, 12:13:22 PM
Post by: re japi on April 13, 2019, 12:13:22 PM
Emperorjonnie??? 
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 01:07:14 PM
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 01:07:14 PM
I think the joke will Whoosh straight over your head...but Kingjonnie is not a good ebay name...and as im into all things JDM from the rising sun then Emperor suits...plus my now sleeping home business was called Empire...I am the Emperor of my Empire abit like King of the Castle....or every english mans home is his castle..
All well thought out...
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
Hmmmmm
Let me know if it doesnt sell Jon, I may need some cheap transport to get me around for a bit.
Let me know if it doesnt sell Jon, I may need some cheap transport to get me around for a bit.
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 01:54:30 PM
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 01:54:30 PM
Will do...comes with a free haircut..
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 01:55:55 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 01:55:55 PM
I cant grow fricken hair !!!!!!
Its not my fault im folically challenged....
Can I get a beard groom instead?
Its not my fault im folically challenged....
Can I get a beard groom instead?
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 02:08:38 PM
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 02:08:38 PM
As long as i can retain artistic license?
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 02:09:55 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 02:09:55 PM
I dunno mate, that Chrome Dome is a masterpiece in itself !
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 02:11:29 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 13, 2019, 02:11:29 PM
Imagine doing the drive home,
roof down...........beard blowing over my shoulders lol
Does it come with a banarama CD?
roof down...........beard blowing over my shoulders lol
Does it come with a banarama CD?
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 02:17:26 PM
Post by: boosted on April 13, 2019, 02:17:26 PM
It came with some music cd init...sounded like foxes mating and then a flute started playing so that went in the wheelie bin with all the other girly stuff init. Salvage cars are great they come filled up with previous owners junk...often find a little trinket or 2....or nice clean freshly pressed clothes in a bin bag in the boot that all fit and im wearing the jumper now lol...
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 16, 2019, 10:52:52 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 16, 2019, 10:52:52 PM
Difficult to see from the pics.... does this have A/C?
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 17, 2019, 08:31:57 AM
Post by: boosted on April 17, 2019, 08:31:57 AM
No AC on this 1.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 01:32:53 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 01:32:53 PM
Bummer, looking for one with AC for a project
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: re japi on April 18, 2019, 05:35:26 PM
Post by: re japi on April 18, 2019, 05:35:26 PM
Why do you want AC for a Vert?
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 05:52:04 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: re japi on April 18, 2019, 05:35:26 PM
Why do you want AC for a Vert?
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Because when I'm done it will be a vert no more :13:
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: re japi on April 18, 2019, 06:41:50 PM
Post by: re japi on April 18, 2019, 06:41:50 PM
Quote from: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 05:52:04 PMOh...Quote from: re japi on April 18, 2019, 05:35:26 PM
Why do you want AC for a Vert?
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Because when I'm done it will be a vert no more :13:
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 11:16:23 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 11:16:23 PM
(https://www.rcnmag.com/resources/images/_galleryFullSize/Widow-SPR1-5.jpg)
However the engine will swapped for something a little more erm... triangular
However the engine will swapped for something a little more erm... triangular
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 18, 2019, 11:29:57 PM
Post by: boosted on April 18, 2019, 11:29:57 PM
ohhh, i like that.
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 11:43:15 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 18, 2019, 11:43:15 PM
Blackwell SPR1
Kits are made by a chap who lives a few miles up the road from me
Kits are made by a chap who lives a few miles up the road from me
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Jamie R on April 19, 2019, 05:37:38 AM
Post by: Jamie R on April 19, 2019, 05:37:38 AM
Me too
It's like mx5, meets TVR Tuscan with a spattering of summat else. Porsche maybe
Dunno, still cool ! :icon_thumleft:
It's like mx5, meets TVR Tuscan with a spattering of summat else. Porsche maybe
Dunno, still cool ! :icon_thumleft:
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 19, 2019, 10:17:40 AM
Post by: boosted on April 19, 2019, 10:17:40 AM
Based on any mk1 mk2 or mk2.5?
Aircon...if its getting a rotary heart why does original need to have aircon?
The Arizona 1800 has ac as standard..4.1 super fuji diff.
If you wanna ring me i can discuss the mks in better detail...
Mk2 and mk2.5 suffer rust in front chassis legs due to additional crash protection..
If doing a conversion without engine swap then an svt would be my choice if staying na.
Rotary engined i dont think it matters other than a rust free donor.
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Aircon...if its getting a rotary heart why does original need to have aircon?
The Arizona 1800 has ac as standard..4.1 super fuji diff.
If you wanna ring me i can discuss the mks in better detail...
Mk2 and mk2.5 suffer rust in front chassis legs due to additional crash protection..
If doing a conversion without engine swap then an svt would be my choice if staying na.
Rotary engined i dont think it matters other than a rust free donor.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 20, 2019, 09:49:13 PM
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on April 20, 2019, 09:49:13 PM
Currently its for the MK1. However he's working on tweaking the moulds for the MK2/2.5 as the MK1s are getting thinner on the ground now and starting to become collectable.
Enginewise, I'm thinking ported 231 as the engines are a little easier to come by.
Enginewise, I'm thinking ported 231 as the engines are a little easier to come by.
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 20, 2019, 10:20:56 PM
Post by: boosted on April 20, 2019, 10:20:56 PM
Yep mk1 defo on rise and sacrilege cutting 1 up in my opinion...lol.. mk2 mk2.5 are considerably cheaper too.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 06:04:04 PM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 06:04:04 PM
Quote from: boosted on April 19, 2019, 10:17:40 AMMk2s talk to me... one on autotrader with knackered engine for £350. Nice and cheap for an engine transplant
Based on any mk1 mk2 or mk2.5?
Aircon...if its getting a rotary heart why does original need to have aircon?
The Arizona 1800 has ac as standard..4.1 super fuji diff.
If you wanna ring me i can discuss the mks in better detail...
Mk2 and mk2.5 suffer rust in front chassis legs due to additional crash protection..
If doing a conversion without engine swap then an svt would be my choice if staying na.
Rotary engined i dont think it matters other than a rust free donor.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 06:12:23 PM
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 06:12:23 PM
Hello Grant...long time mate!
Rust...number 1
Cills and front chasis legs on mk2s...hand down by antirollbar in engine and feel...
If you get 1 pump loads of rust prevention inthere through the various holes.
Youll wanna lsd...so try to find an 1800 sport to be sure...though units good for 400 bhp app.
Get 1 with a good hood or remove and fit a hardtop for coupe looks.
There pretty bullet proof . Its just RUST to watch out for....regular unblocking of cill drains and hood drains. Blating down a b road at 60 is so much legal fun.
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Rust...number 1
Cills and front chasis legs on mk2s...hand down by antirollbar in engine and feel...
If you get 1 pump loads of rust prevention inthere through the various holes.
Youll wanna lsd...so try to find an 1800 sport to be sure...though units good for 400 bhp app.
Get 1 with a good hood or remove and fit a hardtop for coupe looks.
There pretty bullet proof . Its just RUST to watch out for....regular unblocking of cill drains and hood drains. Blating down a b road at 60 is so much legal fun.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 06:23:39 PM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 06:23:39 PM
Where would be the best place to look for a car with no engine?
There’s a guy around the corner from me with a mk1 sat on his drive behind two other cars he’s parting out by the looks of it. Keep wanting to go around and asking him what he’s doing with it and see if it’s a rust bucket.
A mk3 would be best but I think a mk2 would be mint especially when I see them for £1000 cheaper.
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There’s a guy around the corner from me with a mk1 sat on his drive behind two other cars he’s parting out by the looks of it. Keep wanting to go around and asking him what he’s doing with it and see if it’s a rust bucket.
A mk3 would be best but I think a mk2 would be mint especially when I see them for £1000 cheaper.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 08:09:39 PM
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 08:09:39 PM
Forums mate prob best place for a rolling shell...1 on mx5nutz at the mo for £250
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 08:29:49 PM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 27, 2019, 08:29:49 PM
Just signed up
don’t know which me would be best to get. Mk1 lightest of them all, mk2 nice and cheap, mk3 newest less rust and probably the best chassis as it’s newest
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 08:37:02 PM
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2019, 08:37:02 PM
Mk1 dont suffer the rust in front chassis legs..mk3 prob easiest todo but due to age and mot standards prob need a cat fitting etc. Mk3s rust like rx8s but yes newer and bit more room to work.....
There are rust free cars out there just gotta find em...
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 28, 2019, 12:11:39 PM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on April 28, 2019, 12:11:39 PM
Putting a cat on wouldn’t be a problem. Most likely be useful in burning up excess fuel.
Found a couple on autotrader but they’re miles away
mk2 - £350
Mk3 - 1400. Has a strange engine sound aparently so I would guess that big end bearings
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Found a couple on autotrader but they’re miles away
mk2 - £350Mk3 - 1400. Has a strange engine sound aparently so I would guess that big end bearings
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on April 28, 2019, 12:15:35 PM
Post by: boosted on April 28, 2019, 12:15:35 PM
Yep...look in your nearest copart.
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: exiled-viking on April 29, 2019, 07:41:53 PM
Post by: exiled-viking on April 29, 2019, 07:41:53 PM
sorry to boast but got mine and now out playing ::) with it was it cheep yep :icon_thumleft: 6k :icon_thumleft: off the Retail price a few k spent on bits now I have the SHA~RK 8)
(https://i.ibb.co/7WnBzKz/B39525-A9-2490-4514-A9-AF-84-EAB5-A0-C324.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6PHGZFZ)
(https://i.ibb.co/SNkWPBL/fullsizeoutput-16cc.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7v38XK9)
(https://i.ibb.co/HXSXWCn/fullsizeoutput-16c9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mSjSL06)
(https://i.ibb.co/YDWrS74/fullsizeoutput-16c5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cbvm9cK)
thanks for taking the time to look at the MX~5 with Sun Roof :13:
New map going in next week hoping for around 210 bhp from it but anything above 200 will be fine.....
(https://i.ibb.co/7WnBzKz/B39525-A9-2490-4514-A9-AF-84-EAB5-A0-C324.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6PHGZFZ)
(https://i.ibb.co/SNkWPBL/fullsizeoutput-16cc.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7v38XK9)
(https://i.ibb.co/HXSXWCn/fullsizeoutput-16c9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mSjSL06)
(https://i.ibb.co/YDWrS74/fullsizeoutput-16c5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cbvm9cK)
thanks for taking the time to look at the MX~5 with Sun Roof :13:
New map going in next week hoping for around 210 bhp from it but anything above 200 will be fine.....
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: clive on April 29, 2019, 08:32:08 PM
Post by: clive on April 29, 2019, 08:32:08 PM
Who's doing the map Tony ?
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: exiled-viking on April 29, 2019, 09:15:48 PM
Post by: exiled-viking on April 29, 2019, 09:15:48 PM
Deffo Not BBR :great: local set up ..... ;)
Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on May 01, 2019, 11:59:21 AM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on May 01, 2019, 11:59:21 AM
https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/34027529
Non structural but I bet the steering arms and stuff are bent where it’s had a whack
And a good mint one
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904297419391?lat-long=53.620544702359346%2C-1.5683619132093667&advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=2000&model=MX-5&page=3&make=MAZDA&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 01:52:08 PM
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 01:52:08 PM
If it was bent it would be cat s the assessors are pretty good...
Ill have a proper look later just up from night shift and off to pick family up from Airport
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 06:52:03 PM
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 06:52:03 PM
Looks alright mate...alignment check will confirm....you know your buying a convertible in spring!!!
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on May 01, 2019, 07:09:37 PM
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on May 01, 2019, 07:09:37 PM
How much would you say the salvage one be worth?
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Title: Re: cheap convertible for the summer sir?
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 07:30:43 PM
Post by: boosted on May 01, 2019, 07:30:43 PM
I dont know mate i have not been watching mk3s......punt at £800....
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