New mx5

[rowanh]

Hi all, i bought a 97 1.8 Japanese mx5 today, i thought id sign up here, im sure ill have a few questions.. They seem like good cars, i havent really made up my mind about it yet, i just sold a skyline, i was going to go for something big and comfortable but then i kind of impulsively decided to get something fun, it will be a lot cheaper to run anyway..

I dont like the steering wheel and i dont love the wheels, the steering wheel is certainly cheap to replace.. I had a suede one in the skyline i really liked that.

[leamyj]

Hi Rowan, glad you could join us!

Welcome to the world of two-seater open top happiness, best of luck with your new vehicle

All you need now is for the sun to shine

John

[Stig]

Hey Rowan!

Welcome.......nice 5 that, nice hard top and all.
Was that the one for sale in Limerick on Donedeal lately?
I was up here as a potenial buy for another new member who scouting for a 5 and you seem to have nabbed it!
It's a nice one.......that steering wheel will sell here or on www.mx5nutz.com, no hassles.
www.mx5parts.com have some nice new steering wheel to choose from too
Where are ya based btw?
Rgds,

O.

[rowanh]

Hi thanks, yea its the one from Limerick. Im in Carrickmines, south Dublin. Thanks for the links, i did come across them briefly looking about at things before getting it. I just noticed today the holes in the wheel to attach it to the boss are different to most wheels where its like its rotated around 90 degrees which is kind of a pain, unless it can be rotated on the boss maybe?? Any idea what the wooden wheel, gear knob and handbrake handle would be worth s/h?

[Richie L]

hey there--I like the clocks what colour are they illuminated?
I joined only recently myself and I have to say this is a nice bunch of people here with good mx5 knowhow.Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[Steve]

Good buy! One of the last mk1's.. like that colour too.
Those wheels are pretty light.. (unsprung weight etc) see here :
http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html


Nardi wheel... 50e?

[Stig]

yeah, €50 on ebay, or as a package, the wheel, knob and heandbrake handle for €80 maybe.

Nice car, make sure you join us on a run and make sure to come camping at the end of Aug with us