MX-5 OC Forum

 Hi,having owned my 1st mx5 for only five days,my to-do list is looking like this for now,lol -;

1.Renew sills on both sides (short 300mm piece at rear).

2.Fit a new front grille (non existant at the mo).

3.Pull a few dents out.

4.A nice set of 16'' alloys

5.Fit a new rear plastic window (being done on monday coming)

6.Seal/rustproof underneath etc.

Regarding the sills,i am looking on ebay and found sill repair kits for £62.Anyone used these?...................http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330748300338?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Thx

Wayne

I'm soon to get a pair of those welded in on my mk1. They are fairly simple things, but having the right shaped bit of tin to weld in saves a whole lot of fabrication time so they're well worth the investment. I can't give you a personal review yet though...

MxWayne:

4.A nice set of 16'' alloys

If you've properly made up your mind, then all power to you. The size looks good IMO (see mine below)....but I'm getting rid as soon as I can. The ride is too crashy, handling is too skittish, and tyre choice is extremely limited and extremely expensive....midrange tyres (Falken) on mine are £95 a corner at the cheapest place around here.

Thx Jon,nice looking wheels.Is the ride that harsh is it?I just want to fill the arch a bit more,but if it compromises ride quality,then i  might have to think again.Regarding the sills,they seem a great product.Will be getting them in a couple of months after just ordering a new grille.

It's not terrible...but as an everyday drive (on wiltshire roads) it's just too crashy and is getting annoying.

They do look nice though.

The larger wheels have lower profile tyres so the arch gap should be the same, unless you want to change your gearing and speedo ratio!

On my mk2, I decided that 15" wheels were a good compromise, between comfort and supposed sportiness.

 Zpat,didnt think of that with the lower profile tyres.So thx for that,u may have saved me some money for now.

Jon : How soon are u having your sills done?Will you let me know how it went?

Thx guys

Hiya and welcome to the addiction I think that most people would agree that 15's on a MKI give the best looks and ride quality.

MxWayne:

Jon : How soon are u having your sills done?Will you let me know how it went?

Well my to-do list looks something like: Replace catalyst, replace droplinks all round, replace brake lines, repair sills, fit new wheels...so not immediately! However, there's a member near me who will be getting a pair welded in on his mk2 by the same guy, so will see how that goes.

 changed my wheels from 205/40/17 to 205/45/16 . Ride is more comfortable now

17"

16"

smudgyboy:

 changed my wheels from 205/40/17 to 205/45/16 . Ride is more comfortable now

 

IMHO it looks better with the 16' wheels. You say that the ride is better but have you found any improvment in the handaling having reduced the unsprung weight?

 Must say i agree with swindondad.Really like those 17 inchers.

Anyway,my grille from MX5parts came today,only ordered yesterday ,would have fitted it today if it wasnt for this bloody rain.

 cant say iv'e noticed anything significant except for the ride.