MX-5 OC Forum

Nice seeing you the other day Garath, you could have left the rain at home tho Love the idea with the sill

 I managed to get hold of an original Mazdaspeed A-spec front bumper, and today I gave it a quick test fit, what do you think guys?

I still need to make some adjustments, and remove the stock ducting behind, but I think it really works on the car.

 nice one...go for it

 I likey alot  And it's Red !!!! I know another car that would look good on

Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished result!

Considering the number of one-off modifications on this car, it really deserves a one-off front bumper, rather than what is a quite familar part.

Gets the thumbs up from me

AT:

Considering the number of one-off modifications on this car, it really deserves a one-off front bumper, rather than what is a quite familar part.

I'm loving all the one off mods, But i also like the point that you are keeping it looking like an MX5 and not a kit car

 I've had a great day today, Geoff offered to come round to help blend in the rear deck, although I am good at metal work, I really need to improve my filler work, so Geoff came round equiped with many tools and showed me how it is done, he did most of the work in getting the deck sorted, and I learn't alot, the main thing being, have the correct tools :)

I am over the moon with how it looks, the car is really coming together now :)

Thanks for all your hard work today Geoff mate, I am really greatful

the man himself hard at work

and some of how far we got today.

Well done lads. Geoff's not a bad fella Its looking good. well done

 Wow! I like the way it's staying true to the basic body shape - it looks just like a genuine Mazda stying exercise. Very classy and that red front end really works well with the rest of the mod's.

I think this is going to be the 'must see' car at any event in the future!

 It was a pleasure to help you out Garath, ( My Bill is in the post by the way ) !!!!. Im sure this project car will be the one to see in the near future and im honoured to have been assistance to you in its making  I may even spend a few more hours with you soon if you let me ??...........

Cheers.

Geoff.

 Wow she is looking really good.

My comment about the front end was because, the rest of the car puts some efforts into curves; and the MX5 is all about a curvaceous shape, but the mouth opening of the Mazdaspeed nose, with its straight edges, and (no doubt efficient) hard edged spoiler, is somewhat jarring to my eye. I've seen hybrid NA/NC bumpers, but never a hybrid NA/NC-FL bumper.

Overall though, the project is good work.

AT:

My comment about the front end was because, the rest of the car puts some efforts into curves; and the MX5 is all about a curvaceous shape, but the mouth opening of the Mazdaspeed nose, with its straight edges, and (no doubt efficient) hard edged spoiler, is somewhat jarring to my eye. I've seen hybrid NA/NC bumpers, but never a hybrid NA/NC-FL bumper.

 

Overall though, the project is good work.

Pictures speak a thousand words AT !!

That does look good