Hoopsbhoy's Roadster

[hoopsbhoy]

Link to album with more pics and for those who don't want to read my babbling on:

http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/hoopsbhoy/library/Roadster?sort=3&page=1


There comes a time in everyone’s life when they realise it’s time to change a few things. For some it’s drinking less, others it’s drinking more. For many it’s that time when you start to put economy and comfort over fun, your coilovers are higher and softer, you ask yourself if that exhaust is really suitable. What happened to enjoying cars? And when did it all become about who could spend the most money?
Lower, harder, completely impractical, cheap, but seriously fun (the car by the way).

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0396_zps68b653cc.jpg

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0439_zps19fa4342.jpg

The car was cheap, I spent very little on it after buying it and I just want to enjoy it. I rolled the paint on (YUP). More so to see what it would be like than anything, the plan was to spray it but with the space I had it wasn't feasible so I went at it with a roller. It’s far from perfect mainly due to my laziness and impatience if i’m honest, but it’s the colour I wanted and it’s better than it was when I got it. I am doing d4c in July so if time and space permits I will wet sand it back and give it a coat with the gun to tidy it up, but honestly I am not bothered. Less work gone into it means less worry about scratching or breaking anything.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0388_zpse0773756.jpg

Technically it’s not finished (when is a car ever) but I want to drive it not look at it in the garden. Have a hydro, front bumper, passo wing & door that will go on eventually and I need to get a radio (still rocking the one from japland).

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0404_zps22b88f33.jpg

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0387_zpsb30cd4c7.jpg

I love how it sits so low but the bottom of it is going to be destroyed at this height.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0411_zps025e0f5a.jpg

A replacement k&N panel filter is the extent of engine mods. No shiny bits here, apart from that rocker cover :icon_cool:

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0413_zps58b87458.jpg

Hopefully this doesn't draw attention, although the car will probably take care of that by itself #AINTCARE

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0400_zpsb8f4a30b.jpg

Arches were rolled/flared with a hammer :thumbsup:

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0394_zpsc70cfc52.jpg

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0409_zps8c018c2d.jpg

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0423_zps3ae53a84.jpg



Spec:
Mazda Eunos Roadster (R-limited)
Fresh NCT
1.8
Torsen lsd
Lightened Flywheel
4 : 3 : 1 Final drive
TA Technix Coilovers
Timing advanced 2 degrees
XXR 501’s 15x8 et15
Tyres 195 x 50 (Front-Hankook evo, rears–whatever is cheap)
5mm rear spacer
Front upper strut brace
Standard red interior
Wooden Nardi wheel
GV replica front lip
K&N Panel filter
Reflectors removed
Colour – Matt Nato Green



I'm aware it's not to some peoples taste, so keeping that in mind all comments are welcome.

[Keith_200SX]

I think that looks foooookin sweet :)

[batman026]

epic shit right there, take note, this is how a mx5 should look

[Jamesconn]

Nice.

[PeterT]

that looks good! i think ill look at buying one maybe later in the year actually. one thing i dont like is all this hoonigan stuff and #aintcare etc, i will retract this statement if i see this thing being used in anger! just seems so 'woo go america, im crazy and drift' etc ha. but the car looks grat, good work!

[Administrator]

Looks pretty sweet, that oblong number plate is fucking horrible though.

[hoopsbhoy]

@Darragh The number plate is just laziness, I forgot to fill old holes and they looked mank uncovered. Will get around to doing it and mounting a square one on a bracket eventually.

@Peter I definitely get the sticker thing and it's my first reaction when I see them but I actually really like it and without sounding gay I needed to break up the green :-).

Oh and it will be used in anger.

Thanks for the comments :-)

[haydomiata]

i think it looks cool ive a 1.8 myself and there good craic and god on petrol for daily driving but i need coilovers in a bad way mines monster truck height compared to that haha

[rob_180sx]

that's cool!! its all you need for a bit of fun! enjoy it lad!

[GTRKiiNG]

Thats Deadly! Are you from Carlow? I noticed the backgrounds n if so cant wait to see it around I'd say its way better looking in person!

[doug]

Ill be honest.. after sein this I went on donedeal to see how cheap I could get one... class

[hoopsbhoy]

Thats Deadly! Are you from Carlow? I noticed the backgrounds n if so cant wait to see it around I'd say its way better looking in person!

Ya living in Carlow man.


Ill be honest.. after sein this I went on donedeal to see how cheap I could get one... class


Cheers for all the comments lads.

[JohnRaff]

Cool! Paint looks great even if done with a roller! I am in carlow alot will look forward to seeing it around, i should have my one on the road in a few weeks!

[hoopsbhoy]

Cool! Paint looks great even if done with a roller! I am in carlow alot will look forward to seeing it around, i should have my one on the road in a few weeks!

Good stuff. We will have to get a few snaps :afro:

[daz12]

mad little car lad, fair play!

[Simon]

some cool mx5s about, this is very cool..

[decobyrne106]

where abouts are you in carlow lad? never seen this about before and never thaught the train station would be such a cool spot for photo's! should come out to my place and take some photo's with my s14 ;)

[hoopsbhoy]

Just out the back of the college. You wouldn't have seen it around it was only finished the last two weeks and was away in the shed :-)

Def up for pictures, the more the better :-) Where are you yourself?

[hoopsbhoy]

Not much has changed really. I still didn't replace the wing, which I need to do but eh well it's effort. May or may not get done for the drive depending on time and actually getting my hands on the wing :-)

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0625_zps7c7e4b2b.jpg

I changed the diff oil and tried to do the gearbox but the bolt wasn't playing ball at all and after reading online about people damaging the actual box while trying to open these I said I will wait to get it up on a lift.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0632_zps019f5e24.jpg

The boot needed to be repainted so I enlisted the missus for the annoying bit :-)

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0637_zps4d8ed38c.jpg

New radio and cubby box from a 200sx

Changed the hoonigan sticker for a "whoagain" one :-) Fcuking dog jumped on me with this in my hands so it got a tad messed up, will have to replace it.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0636_zpsd29fb0df.jpg

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0640_zps05e10c23.jpg

As always thanks to Andrew and stickybusiness.ie for the stickers :-) and for giving a prize for my raffle for this years drive4charity.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd456/hoopsbhoy/Roadster/DSC_0647_zpsb6362ba7.jpg

[derek89]

Looks cool dude, say u get a few funny looks driving around haha. Would get a jap plate for the front though.

[hoopsbhoy]

Looks cool dude, say u get a few funny looks driving around haha. Would get a jap plate for the front though.

That fcuking plate. Ya I have a jap plate for it, but need to fill and paint about 6 holes in the bumper under that plate first :-)

get a few looks alright.

[JohnRaff]

Look forward to seeing it around carlow now! looks great