MX-5 OC Forum

New member and first post - hope it is in the right place....

Had the California for about a month now, the previous owner had it for 12 years and I always said give me first refusal.  Well my bluff was called and I had to buy it.

The car is number 175 of 300; from the forums I believe I am in quite a small minority....  It was great to get my first edition of the club magazine and find the California featured - the only difference I can see is that mine seems to have a yellow topped engine - does anyone know if this was standard or some form of upgrade?  I'll post a picture sometime.

On Monday I had new discs and pads on all 4 corners; I stumbled across "5Speed" in Hucknall and was really impressed with the service received from Steven - well worth checking out.  Toyo's being considered for early January and I would really like to refurbish the alloys (and at some point some of the panels that have been replaced need a proper paintjob).  My question to the forum is what other work should I consider?  The car is a daily driver and I would like to get a good few years out of her.

Steve

Congratulations on your purchase, welcome to the club and forum .

 Yellow top engine ? Maybe someone painted it.

 Hi and welcome to the club     The yellow cam cover is an add on.  You will find there is so much that can be done to your 5. Loads of shiney bits that can be put on. When you get to one of the mationals, we hope you will, you will be amazed at the things members have done to make their 5's stand out.

 Hi Steve and welcome. Great that you have found us. Look forward to seeing some photos in due course.

Malcolm

Hi Steve and welcome.

I'm another new owner, called Steve, from Nottingham, and I went to 5Speed on Tuesday!  So I'm sure our paths will cross soon!

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Toyo's being considered for early January

I've just put Federal RSR's on my car.  I was recommended them over Toyo's for better grip, feedback and longevity.

G'day mate Welcome to the forum--

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Hi Steve,

Welcome to the Club and the forum.

Hopefully see you at a North East Midlands meet. A California is an easy car to spot.

hello and welcome Steve

Good to see Californias being 'handed down' since bliddy Mazda couldn't be bothered to truly consider that people actually do want yellow and in the Mk3

Keep the yellows alive in the 5, i say

hi , i am not too far from nottingham anbd have just purchased  a california mk 1, no 231 of 300 made.

does anyone know this car or have owned it in the past, it has a sticker inside as a mx5 owners club, 3rd place anual rally winner a few years back.

Hi not too far away from you LE144DA, i have just bought a mark 1 california 1.8 number 231 of 300. She is great and has original california alloys in black .!  i intend to get them back to silver, wondered if anyone knew a good method, ? or likes black and wants to do a swap?

 I can send photos?

 I see 231 is not on the register for limited editions  could you send in your details?

175 is already on

Thank God you did`nt refuse Steve, Welcome and enjoy

I just had my California alloys refurbed at "The Wheel Specialist" in Nottingham.  Dropped of the car at 08:00 and picked up at 17:00.  £300 for 4 wheels, chrome valves and painted wheel nuts....