Mack The Knife's Red NA6 "Annie"
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:36 am
Hi all,
Long time lurker, first time garage threader here.
I have had a large number of cars in my time including a lovely white Porsche 924 Turbo and a silver '89 NA6 called Alfie. My last car was a Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 which was a phenominally good car and blisteringly fast for something that looks like a hotted up Magna Wagon.
I just sold the Legnum & bought this:
The red isn't what it used to be when it was new and the engine needs a bit of attention (small oil leak from the rocker cover gasket), but I was sold on the wheels, an interior in exelent condition for a 22 year old car and the engine note through the aftermarket exhaust.
On the way home I dropped by MX5 Mania and picked up an offset numberplate bracket (JDM yo!), some Yellowspeed coilovers and an Ultra Racing Middle Underbody 4 Point Brace.
Once home I baselined it with an oil change and while I was under there I fitted the 4 Point Brace. The brace makes a huge difference, it definately corners flatter and I believe it was well worth the money.
I've ordered a BD Cams Certified Roll Bar and a Plastic Windowed Mohair Roof from Prestige Auto Trim in the UK. Coilovers go on this weekend.
Should be like new soon! (Apart from the paint)
Long time lurker, first time garage threader here.
I have had a large number of cars in my time including a lovely white Porsche 924 Turbo and a silver '89 NA6 called Alfie. My last car was a Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 which was a phenominally good car and blisteringly fast for something that looks like a hotted up Magna Wagon.
I just sold the Legnum & bought this:
The red isn't what it used to be when it was new and the engine needs a bit of attention (small oil leak from the rocker cover gasket), but I was sold on the wheels, an interior in exelent condition for a 22 year old car and the engine note through the aftermarket exhaust.
On the way home I dropped by MX5 Mania and picked up an offset numberplate bracket (JDM yo!), some Yellowspeed coilovers and an Ultra Racing Middle Underbody 4 Point Brace.
Once home I baselined it with an oil change and while I was under there I fitted the 4 Point Brace. The brace makes a huge difference, it definately corners flatter and I believe it was well worth the money.
I've ordered a BD Cams Certified Roll Bar and a Plastic Windowed Mohair Roof from Prestige Auto Trim in the UK. Coilovers go on this weekend.
Should be like new soon! (Apart from the paint)
What are you plans for usage? If it involves trackwork, you should look at joining us for the MX-5 Club of NSW events at Wakefield Park and Eastern Creek South. 
