Hoodedreeper's Mk1 The Purple Monster

[MX5Wisher]

Flares are cool anyway when they look like that. I mean, there's alot of space in those things, which, as it seems, surprised you me both. Rota Grid's look almost more legit than the legit wheels. Looking pretty good though, I love both of your cars.

[hoodedreeper]

The silver MX5 was originally purchased as a daily car but also a joint mini project between me and the other half. As you can see the car has turned into a whole new project. I've now given my half of the car to the other half so its now hers. But i'll keep on updating with the build progress.

The fuel consumption isn't great and its starting to become expensive to run. Infact, the 2 weeks i drove the Purple MX to work it used less fuel than what the Silver MX currently uses!

With future plans of having a mini me some day, it was time to adult and get a suitable sensible daily. Of course i had to have a Mazda and this was for sale not far from me.

Mazda 6 Takuya
2012 (facelift)
2.2TD
68k miles
2 Owners

Its got half heated leather,dual climate control, 18" alloys, bluetooth stereo and a couple of other bits and pieces (pretty standard stuff for modern cars,but luxuries for someone whos driven MX5s for the past 6-7 years)

I was looking at the Estate version which happened to be a Sport model (had Xenon lights, Bose Audio etc) but it had sold by the time i got there. I'm happy with the Hatch,plus it looks better IMO.

I've already been looking at the Garage Vary,AutoExe and Damd parts list, luckily for my bank account they only do pre-facelift stuff ;) No doubt i'll end up doing stuff to do,i can't leave anything stock for long

[hoodedreeper]

It was an early start this morning, it was time to paint the Silver MX5 (yay!) A friend lent us his unit and all his tools and equipment for the day. Progress went extremely well and we were ready to paint by lunch time.

We used Gloss Graffiti paint supplied by Illuminarty, the finish is very good IMO and we haven't flattened it. We also fitted a Project-M (aka Vindi) Bootlid with a blended in ducktail along with the Mazdaspeed front bumper. Just a few changes and a lick of paint can totally transform a car! The Bronze Rota Grid Vs contrast nicely against the blue too

[hoodedreeper]

Cant believe it was 1 week ago we painted the MX5! Finally had a clear evening to take some photos

[MX5Wisher]

Wow! That looks amazing.

[oldgrayleather]

Damn Chris, you have done a fantastic job of polishing this one up! Great work.

[hoodedreeper]

Its with a heavy heart i write this, but I feel I've reached a point where it's time to move on. The project needs alot more money spent before it's finished and unfortunately I feel reluctant to spend it.

The car will be broken in September, that way I can still enjoy it over this show season and use up the remaining Car Insurance.

Alot of things will be tricky to price up, I'm more than happy to post overseas if anyone is interested

[lucmor444]

Which one are you parting out Chris?

[oldgrayleather]

As I said before, big decision I’m sure you didn’t take lightly. Congrats on chasing your dreams. And let us know when you have a parts list/ prices. Interested in the MS timer and door pulls. Maybe more

[hoodedreeper]

Which one are you parting out Chris?

The Purple one

[— Hammerhead —]

As I said before, big decision I’m sure you didn’t take lightly. Congrats on chasing your dreams. And let us know when you have a parts list/ prices. Interested in the MS timer and door pulls. Maybe more

Calling dibs already? How gauche!

[Demon I Am]

Holy Moley! so much time money and energy... Hopefully you can find someone willing to keep the project alive

[hoodedreeper]

Some photos from recent shows/meets/outings taken by me and others

[— Phatmiata —]

so nice, you are sooooo gonna miss this car mate.

[hoodedreeper]

so nice, you are sooooo gonna miss this car mate.

I certainly am