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I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.
I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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Yes, I do like them at the right price. Same as my 595 comp engine, exhaust etc they are really nice throw about cars without the worry of jealous people wanting to damage it.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
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We live in a nice area Paul, where one does not behave in such a manner....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Nice areas attract the riffraff from other areas
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Rather have an MX5. 124 looks ugly IMHO
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
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No LSD on a Mazda, nor the better exhaust.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Given it’s another G29/Supra type situation I think they’ve done well to make it distinctive…FWIW I like it a lot…at least it’s not one of a million MX5s..appreciating that core DNA is the same as the latest MX5 which does look sharper..
It’s got a nice retro feel..for top down motoring you could do a lot worse ..IMHO..
BHP is not the only thing…
It’s got a nice retro feel..for top down motoring you could do a lot worse ..IMHO..
BHP is not the only thing…
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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In some ways they remind me of the smart roadster, small forced induction engine combined with a light & sharp handling chassis, fun to drive & cheap to run
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Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Nice cars,John.john-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:19 pm I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.
I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
Not a fan of the Black only bonnets available at first launch,but have seen quite a few now with colour coded bonetts, which looks better.
As said,mx5 in essence,so that gives to our confidence in reliability, handling etc.
Go for it,John
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I get the looks are marmite, but I like them, same as I like the G29, and the interior is superb.
They're a lot better sounding than an mx5 with a lsd as standard too. I really can't see a downside from my perspective.
They're a lot better sounding than an mx5 with a lsd as standard too. I really can't see a downside from my perspective.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Yep the black bonnet was optional Craig, I'm not buying new so I'll take what I can get as I like either option, but ideally prefer the black bonnet.craig3.2 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:51 pmNice cars,John.john-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:19 pm I can't help keep looking at these little cars, not the greatest power obvs, but a small nimble manual is very tempting 2nd hand as a stop gap until I can order a manual G29, if they do one, or a 4.0 piggy gts, either in 2024 all being well.
I guess it's just a change from BM's for a while, I'll keep the M Roady but just fancy something else that's cheap to run and fun. Anyone ever tried one...?
Not a fan of the Black only bonnets available at first launch,but have seen quite a few now with colour coded bonetts, which looks better.
As said,mx5 in essence,so that gives to our confidence in reliability, handling etc.
Go for it,John
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Not universally true. Depends on the engine and trim. My 2.0 Sport Recaro has an LSD.
If you’re seriously looking then at least try a 2.0 ND2 (2019 on, 184hp) with LSD to compare. Lots of aftermarket exhausts if you want more drama.
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2018 F56 Mini JCW
2016 MX-5 2.0 Sport Recaro
Gone to a good home: 2007 E86 3.0Si Sport