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    MadaboutMX5's I've lost count bought another MX5 post.

    OK a fitting username and a addicitive personality doesn't help when it comes to impulse buys.

    Seeing as I have put my 3 roadsters into storage for winter (unless we get a nice day) the drive way seemed a little empty and I spotted this roadster for sale on autotrader so phoned the buyer and did a deal without seeing it first hand. Lost count but well into the 50's for number of MK1 MX5s. This will be my fourth MK1 RS Limited.

    Though not confirmed in the advert or the seller from the looks of it the car it is a rare (ish) MK1 RS Limited. For a change it still has the RS Limited seats in it which have been retrimmed in red leather (so look similar to the Spirit Type R seats in the special edition FD RX7s) plus has the lightweight 15' BBS wheels. Rarer then all of this though is it has a M2 1028 steering wheel. Bought it unseen so don't know if it has any engine modifications but has a recent (ish) hood and I like it so a deal was done. Here are the photos from the advert. Also has the RS side skirts which were a dealer optional extra.

    Here are some photos:





    Plans for it are probably (the initial thought had been to out the red leather Recaros in my Pitcrew) but seems a shame to split a RS Limited as finding complete cars is getting more difficult and this may have some long term investment appeal.

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    Ha ha, now why doesn't this surprise me!! Nice find .... have to admit with all the new found space on my drive I've been looking around as well!

    Russell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vindi49 View Post
    Ha ha, now why doesn't this surprise me!! Nice find .... have to admit with all the new found space on my drive I've been looking around as well!

    Russell.
    Yeah I managed a week without a spare car on the drive way! The black roadster was supposed to be the semi daily mx5 but moving more towards hobby car. This will be the semi daily for now I think. Think it's got a bit of investment value too as is a complete RS limited even if the seats have been retrimed in red leather.

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    Wow! This car looks great in its stockish form.

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    awesome!! I don't suppose you would part with that Horn Button would you? I have plenty to trade!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dandy View Post
    Wow! This car looks great in its stockish form.
    Yeah kind of hoping might have nice manifold or induction kit as not seen any engine photos as based on the work done on the seats and M2 1028 wheel might be lucky and have a induction kit, exhaust manifold.

    Quote Originally Posted by Phatmiata View Post
    awesome!! I don't suppose you would part with that Horn Button would you? I have plenty to trade!!
    I let you know mate. I think it's a m2 1028 wheel though so I'd rather keep it complete.

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    That's one tasteless interior. Messed up door panels and all that red needs to go if you want an investment I think. Do you think the red horn is a replica or an original 1028 that was painted over?

    Overlooking a few parts, that is an awesome pick up. It would be nice if we had the availability of such JDM treasures in the USA!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fwdtamiya View Post
    That's one tasteless interior. Messed up door panels and all that red needs to go if you want an investment I think. Do you think the red horn is a replica or an original 1028 that was painted over?

    Overlooking a few parts, that is an awesome pick up. It would be nice if we had the availability of such JDM treasures in the USA!

    The M2 Horn Button is legit, it is in the M2 parts catalog, also check Road&Ster #1 you will see it was offered in Yellow (Stock) or optional , Red or Blue from the M2 Parts store.

    If it is a real M2 wheel it would be a 360mm or 365mm IIRC, not sure if the wheel will have black or white stitch though. The 1001 and 1002 had white stitch. I think Steve Durman has a OEM yellow M2 horn button? Not sure if it sold with my old car or not?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fwdtamiya View Post
    That's one tasteless interior. Messed up door panels and all that red needs to go if you want an investment I think. Do you think the red horn is a replica or an original 1028 that was painted over?

    Overlooking a few parts, that is an awesome pick up. It would be nice if we had the availability of such JDM treasures in the USA!
    I've bought it unseen so hoping it's ok. as the steering wheel looks like a m2 1028 wheel not sure what's been done with the horn. Got to admit I love the RS kevlar recaros and have them in the silver car and white car. If the car is no good think these will end up in the black roadster though that would be a shame as getting more and more difficult to find a complete RS limited here or Japan as a lot have been robbed for the seats (and then the light weight wheels).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phatmiata View Post
    The M2 Horn Button is legit, it is in the M2 parts catalog, also check Road&Ster #1 you will see it was offered in Yellow (Stock) or optional , Red or Blue from the M2 Parts store.

    If it is a real M2 wheel it would be a 360mm or 365mm IIRC, not sure if the wheel will have black or white stitch though. The 1001 and 1002 had white stitch. I think Steve Durman has a OEM yellow M2 horn button? Not sure if it sold with my old car or not?
    Thanks Randy for the info. One of the reasons I love Mazdaroadster is the knowledge on here for the Jdm parts I like is second to none. Once ive got the car home I get some better photos. Hoping it's ok as rash purchase unseen!

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    You uk guys are so lucky, so many cool imports

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phatmiata View Post
    The M2 Horn Button is legit, it is in the M2 parts catalog, also check Road&Ster #1 you will see it was offered in Yellow (Stock) or optional , Red or Blue from the M2 Parts store.

    If it is a real M2 wheel it would be a 360mm or 365mm IIRC, not sure if the wheel will have black or white stitch though. The 1001 and 1002 had white stitch. I think Steve Durman has a OEM yellow M2 horn button? Not sure if it sold with my old car or not?
    Oh! Thanks for the info Randy. I need to step up my Road&Ster game one day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Madaboutmx5s View Post
    Thanks Randy for the info. One of the reasons I love Mazdaroadster is the knowledge on here for the Jdm parts I like is second to none. Once ive got the car home I get some better photos. Hoping it's ok as rash purchase unseen!
    Yes, the collective knowledge on here is so good. Very knowledgeable members on here find themselves occasionally humbled . . . and it just makes the collective knowledge on this site that much better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bogaut View Post
    You uk guys are so lucky, so many cool imports
    Compared to back in the day it is not as easy as less mk1 roadsters for sale here due to government scrappage schemes for old cars, mx5s rusting out, etc. The recent silver pitcrew I bought in from Japan has also shown me that was a lucky buy as everything else I've looked out there half decent has been a lot more money.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dandy View Post
    Yes, the collective knowledge on here is so good. Very knowledgeable members on here find themselves occasionally humbled . . . and it just makes the collective knowledge on this site that much better.
    Was thinkng the other day how the internet has changed the mx5 community. Sites like mazdaroadster have allowed enthusiasts internationally to share knowledge, ideas, contacts, etc. Makes the world a smaller place benefiting us all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Madaboutmx5s View Post
    Was thinkng the other day how the internet has changed the mx5 community. Sites like mazdaroadster have allowed enthusiasts internationally to share knowledge, ideas, contacts, etc. Makes the world a smaller place benefiting us all.
    It's also a great resource for motivation and support with our addictions! I for one LOVE to see what you crazy cats are doing in the UK and elsewhere outside the United States.

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