MX-5 Convert

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:35 pm

Evening all
My name is Zac, I am a sales rep for Autostop in Whangaparaoa, and on saturday, I will be picking up my first MX-5, I am very excited.
I must admit to being in the "that's a hairdressers/poofters car" crowd, but after doing a bit of research, and driving a few, I have completely changed my point of view. I now realise just how wrong I was about these incredible little machines.
I am purchasing a red 1989 model, with wind-up windows, no power steering and no aircon, I am lead to believe that this is one of the early NZ new models.
Well, I look forward to meeting you all
Cheers
Zac

P.S
If anyone needs any parts for their MX-5s, I am more than happy to give trade price to anyone off this forum, PM me if you are interested

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:01 pm

Welcome aboard! Beware of the modifying bug, it can get expensive...

Ben.Nakagawa · Post by **Ben.Nakagawa** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:56 pm

m4vr1k wrote: I am purchasing a red 1989 model, with wind-up windows, no power

Welcome and I must say good choice!
I have similar one but with A/C. (1989 NZ New, Red, 5MT, Manual everything, no P/S)

Enjoy every bits of it!

biff · Post by **biff** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:38 am

Hi Zac and welcome.
Biff
ZOOM1N

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Subject: [MX5] MX-5 Convert

Evening all
My name is Zac, I am a sales rep for Autostop in Whangaparaoa, and on
saturday, I will be picking up my first MX-5, I am very excited.
I must admit to being in the "that's a hairdressers/poofters car" crowd, but
after doing a bit of research, and driving a few, I have completely changed
my point of view. I now realise just how wrong I was about these incredible
little machines.
I am purchasing a red 1989 model, with wind-up windows, no power steering
and no aircon, I am lead to believe that this is one of the early NZ new
models.
Well, I look forward to meeting you all
Cheers
Zac

P.S
If anyone needs any parts for their MX-5s, I am more than happy to give
trade price to anyone off this forum, PM me if you are interested

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PLSEME · Post by **PLSEME** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:56 pm

"that's a hairdressers/poofters car"

WHAT

People think these cars are poofters cars

this is news to me ........ is that why that guy in that Audi TT was giving me a funny smile when i was at the lights on Ponsonby road

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:46 pm

Those people usually go strangely quiet after the first couple of corners...

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:33 pm

Cheers for the welcome. Do you guys have regular regional meets and events? I know I would be keen to attend (and organise) some events up in and around Aucklans. Tthe Primera car club have monthly meets, and generally get great attendance at them.
I have been driving the work car (01 Corolla wagon, diesel, automatic, eew) for about 2 months now, and it has driven me round the bend not to have a car that is fun to drive. Cant wait for Saturday, will probably take a run up to Wellsford on SH16 to give the car a shakedown, and get a feel for how it handles. Do MX-5s have any quirks that I should know about before getting in and driving one?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:23 pm

hi Zac

there is the mx5 club

www.mx5club.co.nz

they usually have a monthly meet
http://www.mx5club.co.nz/events/view/280/67.html
just turn up to one and check it out before you join if you like

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:51 pm

m4vr1k wrote:Do MX-5s have any quirks that I should know about before getting in and driving one?

They're very forgiving really, not much to mention - no ABS, and if you're not used to Rwd then don't mindlessly boot it on a wet roundabout until you get a feel for it. Other than that get out there and have fun!

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:04 pm

m4vr1k wrote:Do MX-5s have any quirks that I should know about before getting in and driving one?

and dont worry about the gearbox they are all that noisy

last_resort14 · Post by **last_resort14** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:57 am

theres also no petrol light, so fill up before you go...

Stevo · Post by **Stevo** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:56 pm

and you'll use a lot more petrol than in other cars... because you'll always want to go the long way there and back.
Cheers Stevo

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:03 pm

A lot of people don't "GET" them until they DRIVE one,Better start setting aside money for "Plans",If you love it ,you won't leave it alone

,The car i mean..

Nearly too late · Post by **Nearly too late** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:55 pm

Welcome Zac,
You won't regret buying an MX5, don't worry about the names you hear from people who are too frightened get in one and drive it the way it was designed to be driven.
I have only had my 5 for 18 months and never miss a chance to drive it (20,000 Kms in 16 months ).

johngalt · Post by **johngalt** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:23 am

hi Zac,
Just in time to enjoy summer, I started out wanting to keep it all original HAH that didn't last long....
Thanks for the offer of parts always handy to have someone on the inside.
Enjoy your ride

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:15 pm

Picked up the car about an hour ago. Needs a bit of TLC on the outside, but in a few weeks it will be shiny wonderful.
Time to go up SH16 to wellsford before the rain sets in!

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:07 pm

Hi Zac

The MX5 Club's Northern Region next run is on Sunday 31 October up to Matahoke.
Check out http://www.mx5club.org.nz/events/view/280/67.html
New potential members always welcome.
I won't be there myself as I'll be racing my MX5 at Hampton Downs.
MX5's are versatile!!!!!!

m4vr1k · Post by **m4vr1k** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:42 pm

Well, that was the most fun I have had in a car for a long, long time. Have to find a friendly car painter, as someone has repainted my car with a paintbrush at some point. Rest of it is in good nick though. No mechanical faults, no nasty sqeaks, rattles or vibrations. Cant wait to start spending some money on this car.

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:35 am

If you are interested in finding out what your car's like on the track the MX5 Club will be having its annual driver training day at Taupo race track on 26 March 2011. The morning will be spent doing activties such as a slalom, motorkana, cornering etc and in the afternoon its full track time.

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