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Good luck with your sale but I can’t help noticing that these cars are relatively expensive in Oz. Is there a special import duty on Japanese cars...
You are correct @jez77. It’s been 30+ years since I changed brake shoes too !
That’s why @AFR0N1 is the guru :clap::clap::clap:
Mines the 2010 slightly upgraded model. There are a few things to watch out for but, other than checking correct mechanical and electrical...
They’re still drum brakes on the Copen hence my concern at your question. In essence, the wheel bolts to the drum which in turn contains the...
I wasn’t intending to change the Copen but I stumbled on the Mk 3 MX-5 which is available with a retractable hard top as well. It’s a fully...
Nobody. They were only fitted on the 1.3
Wow, that’s frightening ! If that was the case, what do you think holds it all together when you’re doing 70mph down the motorway ? There’s a...
Mazda MX-5 is a reasonable follow up car and it’s a lot easier to get parts, well at least in the UK.
It could be the inter cooler hose to the turbo but, out of interest, do you always allow the turbo to cool before switching the car off ? It just...
White smoke is usually caused by water vapour in the oil or fuel and is indicative of the head gasket failing. Blue smoke is oil burning and is...
Reflecting on 25 years of marriage, I wish I’d spent more time in the garage too.
That’s not so bad. The early pics looked like the chassis needed attention first so you’re obviously getting things done in the right order.
Your original post inferred modding. oh look, a unicorn :banghead:
And it’s 188 Nm in my MX-5. p.s. at 60, I’m just into the beer these days.
Go out, drink beer, meet girls !
I’m a big fan of custom motors but I can’t help feeling you’d be better off with a different car such as a Focus or even Fiesta ST where you may...
@afron1 How’s the rust though ? Did you get it all sorted ?
Wheel spin in 1st wasn’t a problem in the Copen and it used to confuse a few boy racers off the lights. The MX-5 is obviously quicker but with...
I’d just use a Simonez or similar hard wax with a soft microfibre pad. There are some ceramic coatings out there but if you don’t use them...
