Category Archives: Donor modifications

Modifying the donor

The ‘no real update’ update

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dom

Attempted to fit the coilovers today. Didn’t get very far! The bolt holding the bottom of the shock proved to be a worthy foe. It didn’t fit a 17mm socket too snugly, and a 16mm was just a touch too … Continue reading →

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New bits – coilovers

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Dom

Anyone would think I’m keeping this car and not using it as a donor! For some time I’d been dithering on whether to change the suspension on the mx5. In all honesty, it was the ride height I was least … Continue reading →

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Windbreaker

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dom

This update is almost embarrasing, I’ve bought a windbreaker for the MX5! I justified it as there’s a trip to France coming up in April and it’d be nice to have the roof down comfortably at motorway speeds. In reality, … Continue reading →

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New wheels

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dom

As part of the deal struck with Ben when trading cars, I could have a set of Rota rims of my choice. Unfortunately for Ben, I’m as bad as the missus with shoes when it comes to wheels! This was … Continue reading →

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