Lanes/Targa Rallies
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ive now done 2 events on A021R's. On clean dry tar/concrete, they are a great tyre. I found them too grippy on the back and had to switch onto kuhmo eco's during Cookstown's event just to get the car to go round. I kept the same set up (laziness more than technical reasons) for larne. On muddy lanes, im not convinced the A021R's gave a noticeable improvement. Ive run rainsports and found them great for the job. The kuhmo ecos performed very well on the rough gravel of Queens event. In summary, I wouldn't panic about the tyres. On mud and gravel, most tyres will be equal.
I'm using a combo of sportway r1+ on the front and a very worn pair of Goodyear excellence on the back. The r1's so far seem to have quelled the big pugs fondness for ripping sidewalls apart, while the worn set on the back really help with 'turn in' .
Just Popped onto BADMC's website for a nosey.. Entry forms and Regs now available!
http://www.ballynahinchmotorclub.com/
http://www.ballynahinchmotorclub.com/
mike150
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Me and a pal are intending buying a car between us and taking it in turns driving and navigating, that way its cheaper and we always have a navigator.
We were thinking of an Mx5 ...............suprise suprise. At least it can be used as a novel summer car where as a fiesta or focus can't.
What are people's recommendations for an mx5? We have both done various bike and car sports over the years but never rallying.
I would love to be out for 8th November as temple is not that far from me but we have no car yet!
We were thinking of an Mx5 ...............suprise suprise. At least it can be used as a novel summer car where as a fiesta or focus can't.
What are people's recommendations for an mx5? We have both done various bike and car sports over the years but never rallying.
I would love to be out for 8th November as temple is not that far from me but we have no car yet!
mike150
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Why alloy rad? Is the cooling on the limit?
LSD?
Fancy power steering!
LSD?
Fancy power steering!
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so that confirms it's 8500 on the 2nd time round the guage 
@mike150 Welcome along.
The main things I'd want in an MX5 would be a diff, decent handbrake and a half decent body (unless you dont mind a lot of welding / bodywork). A 1.8 would be preferred tho some say there's not a lot in it. Our one is a 98 (mk2) 1.8S so came with the 'torsen' LSD. Some Mk1's have the plate type diff which is fine but can wear out so check for that if looking at a Mk1. Our's is more or less standard everything and has served us well given the abuse it gets (tho were only 'ticking over' at 7000rpm compared to @John_MK5). We've zero overheating problems and the power steering is a nice treat.
If, like us, you're trying to stick to a sensible budget then forget coil overs, exhausts etc etc etc... and remember that any March 01 onwards cars will be more expensive to tax (another pet hate of mine!). Just spend a bit of time/few quid on a sump guard and diff guard (they will definately earn thier keep!)
The main things I'd want in an MX5 would be a diff, decent handbrake and a half decent body (unless you dont mind a lot of welding / bodywork). A 1.8 would be preferred tho some say there's not a lot in it. Our one is a 98 (mk2) 1.8S so came with the 'torsen' LSD. Some Mk1's have the plate type diff which is fine but can wear out so check for that if looking at a Mk1. Our's is more or less standard everything and has served us well given the abuse it gets (tho were only 'ticking over' at 7000rpm compared to @John_MK5
). We've zero overheating problems and the power steering is a nice treat.If, like us, you're trying to stick to a sensible budget then forget coil overs, exhausts etc etc etc... and remember that any March 01 onwards cars will be more expensive to tax (another pet hate of mine!). Just spend a bit of time/few quid on a sump guard and diff guard (they will definately earn thier keep!)
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mike150
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We are actively looking for a car now.
First thing is shocking me is the rust on some cars! I think because of that the prices are all over the place.
First thing is shocking me is the rust on some cars! I think because of that the prices are all over the place.
I had the 205 insured on a limited milage policy through EA Davies in Glengormley, and was able to add the MX5 to it for another £100 or so last year. This year both cars are insured for around £250 I think.
You should be running with an interior in according to the regs, although you are allowed to cut it to fit a cage.
I always have the rear seat back strapped to the floor of mine, just so it's there! To be honest, if you don't need to take it out to fit a cage, I'd just keep it in, to save any potential issue.
I always have the rear seat back strapped to the floor of mine, just so it's there! To be honest, if you don't need to take it out to fit a cage, I'd just keep it in, to save any potential issue.
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Thanks for the other info lads
@swansty uses a saxo VTR to great effect
. His is std ride height i'm pretty sure, and he made mincemeat out of his sumpguard earlier this year! Std height ftw.