I have had my Roadster for just over a year now and have really enjoyed the occasional waves etc from other Roadster/MX5 drivers. Seems like a much better community than my main vehicle Subaru ^^
Below will be some pictures and a descriptions of what I have done so far. By no means was the intention of this vehicle to be a high performing car, this car’s purpose was for daily driver purposes.
As my work is quite far away from where I live (Drive at least 82km’s Mon-Fri) I needed a car that will be cheap to run but also makes me happy to drive.
I will admit that I use to be one of those people that never appreciated these cars thinking they were for as stereotyped “hairdressers” etc. But after I test drove one in high school, I was shocked at how well they handled and wanted one ever since.
Here is what it looked like the first day I went to view it. Purchased it that very same night. I am quite impulsive in terms of these things I guess.
As I drove it home that night. Standard 1989 Eunos Roadster Manual with vLSD. Also came with 1.8L NA alloys wheels which were a bonus I guess. Also previous owner had cut out the mid pipe and welded on a replacement straight pipe with no cat.
Drove it as is for a while but since it was winter, the soft top although it didn’t leak any water, it wasn’t really do a very good job of keeping me warm. So I decided that I’ll get a hardtop. Found on trademe that day and picked up the same day aswell from up North.
Paint on the hardtop wasn’t the greatest but it does its job so I am happy with it for now. And for $950 I couldn’t really complain.
Then I was lucky enough to find some Watanabe RS8 in 14x7 +25 offset which I quickly purchased
Also I love Bride Seats, genuine ZETA 3 FIA Approved.
Bride nation
I usually only buy genuine parts for my vehicles but as with the distances I travel with this vehicle, I needed warranties etc for my new suspension setup so I decided that getting BC coilovers was smarter and more economical option being obviously cheaper and with local supplier support.
BC suspension was actually not bad, its alot better than I expected and I would say they are great value for money if you aren’t able to afford Japanese or European made suspension for the time being. My other purpose of this car is for drifting and with these suspension installed, its alot more predictable ^^
I always wanted a wood grain Nardi steering wheel so I was on the lookout for the V Spec Nardi steering wheel which hardly ever comes up for sale. But then I found one from trademe which had a polished centre(think they are called classic). Then offer a price which the seller agreed upon and picked up that very same night. I think he is called “pommy” on this forum.
Puchased the standard V Spec Nardi hud from a forum member “sprsta”
As with my new wheel selection, again they are a replica of the Work Equip 01’s, as I have said before I do feel quite sad that I am purchasing these parts as I usually wouldn’t for my other cars but for the price and sizing, I really can’t complain. My main goal for wheels for this car was actually getting SSR Mk2’s but they are quite difficult to find even in Japan in 4x100 and even when I do find them, they cost more than the car
maybe when I get a promotion As it sits today, all certified.
And my other car of just over 9 years ownership ^^quite dirty in that picture
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type R Version 6
Future plans which should be done within this year. Aero to be ordered and fitted, these parts will definitely be genuine ^^ and new top hats.
I know this won’t be to everyone’s taste but I hope to see you guys soon and learn from you. I have been reading this forum for more than a year but have just decided to start posting ^^
) I haven't decided if I am going to the next skidpad day yet 
it'll really depend on the weather etc. Saw that you got new Bilsteins and Watanabes 
Planning to replace it with a KG Works Duckbill very soon also with Garage Vary front lip 
or not install it at all which is what I opted for.
