I was running 17s for a couple of years. You will see in my garage photos. I liked the look but found the handling a bit skittish. Have now dropped down to 15s and like the feel way more.

I carry a spare belt all the time. Haven't needed it yet thou.

I have replaced my indicator/park light with a vented item as above. I put bulbs in the reflectors on the lower bumper. Because it curves round a little they are seen from the front also. Colour is orange. Never failed or been questioned for a warrent.

gotta say I just ditched my 17s and went to 15s. Worlds better

Agree with sprsta. If you don't like don't visit the thread. Seems simple to me.

Enjoy it when the weather comes right.

Enjoy it any weather! Nothing better than top down when snowing or a crisp frosty evening with clear skys. Makes you feel alive!!

Why get a convertable if its not easy to convert?

I'm an old fart to but AMI didn't bat an eye re supercharger etc

nutters

Yeah, know a guy in Manawatu with a Fastforward Supercharger MP62 cold side. Loves it. Will PM u his e-mail when I get home tonight if I remember. Have to say I have had zero problems with my 45 hotside. Getting 152hp with basic setup.

Cheers

Ditched the 17s and replaced with 15s. Huge improvement in ride quality and seems to handle better so plus all round

Donovan wrote:And as for a Toyota V8 in an MX5, I know of one for sale (had a look at it in the weekend for my brother), all certed and road legal, body is pretty rough on it, guy wants $9K

Any contact details

My question, why depower? What are we trying to achieve? Thanks for your thoughts.

[quote="Bwarp"]I'm 22 and have full cover with state for about $600 a year or so. Excess is quite high because of the type of car it is (gutless manual RWD 2seater sports car).... Insured for $3000.[/quote So in 5 years you will have paid for another car $3000, probly only 3 years or less if your Ex...

Is it really worth full insurance on a car under 5k. With premiums like those quoted above after a few years you have paid for a new car. Third party a must though. $120 through AMI but I'm old

Hi Phil. Hope you are going to post before and after photos of your re model.

Had an awsome club run in the Tararua area. Great MX5 roads.

Simon I can't help with where to get this repaired but my seals on the drivers side were leaking and I brought new replacements (rather expensive $355 for the 3 right side seals) had them installed by the chap who replaced my soft top 4 years ago and the new seals have also leaked. Water seems to c...

Mr. Shine wrote:Not my cup of tea, if I had to take an NC it'd be hard top all the way.

Think I'd still prefer spending the money on restoring and modifying an NA

Ditto

We have both a 1600NA auto and manual. The auto I drive like a manual, on/off overdrive and hand selecting down to 2nd. It can be punted along resonably well. Others in the club expect you to hold them up but are usually pleasantly surprised. Its the wifes and she loves driving it normally. Certainl...

Ross at MX5Mart has a rego plate holder made to suit NZ plates. We use them on our NA's. Keeps everything neat.

Thanks zippy2. Great feed back and real world things to ponder.

Thinking of upgrading the front brakes on my NA6 to those off an NA8. Does it make that much difference??

Have to say after the weekend the Gentle Annie would be one of my favourites. Had a great drive!!!!

Start a thread on your supercharger and keep us updated on how it goes.