Hi
I have a very low mileage 51 plate Mk2.5 Sport that I think is in excellent condition. I would like to think of it as a car that we will keep for a long time time so have embarked on rust treatment and trying to nip any bodywork or mechanical issues in the bud.
I am not interesting in modernising the car, in fact I like the idea that it is "original". But my dilemma is, what do I do about blistering finish on the original alloy wheels?
I have had a quote of £330 to refurbish them, including tyre removal and refit. I could spend more and get knew replacements which I assume would not look like the originals. Having written this, I am now wondering if the originals are available.
Can't decide, but will need to over the next 12 months as I think this winter will take it's toll on the wheels and make a smart looking car look scruffy.
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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
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Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Barn1e
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
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Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Barn1e wrote:Hi
I have a very low mileage 51 plate Mk2.5 Sport that I think is in excellent condition. I would like to think of it as a car that we will keep for a long time time so have embarked on rust treatment and trying to nip any bodywork or mechanical issues in the bud.
I am not interesting in modernising the car, in fact I like the idea that it is "original". But my dilemma is, what do I do about blistering finish on the original alloy wheels?
I have had a quote of £330 to refurbish them, including tyre removal and refit. I could spend more and get knew replacements which I assume would not look like the originals. Having written this, I am now wondering if the originals are available.
Can't decide, but will need to over the next 12 months as I think this winter will take it's toll on the wheels and make a smart looking car look scruffy.
That quote sounds very steep to me. If theres no kerbing and you just want to give your wheels fresh new paint I would suggest refurbing yourself - will cost you a fraction. Captain has made a thread on here about how he refurbed his Mk2.5 Sport wheels.
The only problem with you do the job yourself, is whether the car is your daily rider and whether you can leave her wheeless for a week or so.
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
If you have the space, pick up a cheap set on e-bay, and either use them for winter, or get them refurbished.
I picked up a set for £32, and had them powder coated for £160.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131009181138? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Steve
I picked up a set for £32, and had them powder coated for £160.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131009181138? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Steve
2004 Mx5 Sport
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Steve
Thanks for the link. They actually look like very good wheels. I have contacted the seller. Depending how he replies I may have to learn how to bid on ebay
I quite like the idea of two sets of wheels and tyres with one set with winters fitted. That would make a huge difference on those days when we get snow! I could then try some DIY reburbishment on the naff set.
Barrie
Thanks for the link. They actually look like very good wheels. I have contacted the seller. Depending how he replies I may have to learn how to bid on ebay
I quite like the idea of two sets of wheels and tyres with one set with winters fitted. That would make a huge difference on those days when we get snow! I could then try some DIY reburbishment on the naff set.
Barrie
Barn1e
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
He's on Nutz, and has them on there for £200 iirc
MX-5 1.8 S-VT Sport 1.8 2002/02 Finished in Starlight Silver with matching hardtop
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Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
steffydog wrote:He's on Nutz, and has them on there for £200 iirc
Are you selling a set on e-bay too?
Steve
2004 Mx5 Sport
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Yep, I have a set with tyres on, I might split them, and sell wheels & tyres separately.
Hopefully i'll get some images of the wheels and upload them tomorrow :)
Hopefully i'll get some images of the wheels and upload them tomorrow :)
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Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Pics from this morning:
MX-5 1.8 S-VT Sport 1.8 2002/02 Finished in Starlight Silver with matching hardtop
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I'm learning.........Slowly!
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Barn1e wrote:Steve
Depending how he replies I may have to learn how to bid on ebay
Barrie
Set up a paypal account and bid last minute so seller does not have time to get the price jacked up and don't get auction fever. Pick a price and stick to it, there will be other items along sooner or later.
Paul & Angela.
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Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Badknee wrote:Barn1e wrote:Steve
Depending how he replies I may have to learn how to bid on ebay
Barrie
Set up a paypal account and bid last minute so seller does not have time to get the price jacked up and don't get auction fever. Pick a price and stick to it, there will be other items along sooner or later.
Or, rather than have to be online when the auction is ending, pop in the highest you are willing to pay. Unless someone is bidding against you the bid amount does not go up, so you might have bid say £25 but end up buying something for say £5.
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Thanks for replies. The ebay seller confirmed the were all in good condition and also mentioned that he has 3 MX5's and knew about the bubbling issue and said the wheels had very little. Fits with the comment about him being on Nutz.
I may put in a silly bid and see what happens. I like the idea of trying to refurbish the existing wheels, but dont want SWMBO asking me when she can have the wheels back on her car!
I may put in a silly bid and see what happens. I like the idea of trying to refurbish the existing wheels, but dont want SWMBO asking me when she can have the wheels back on her car!
Barn1e
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Did you win them?
I think I'll keep my Sport wheels and sell the Euphonics.
I think I'll keep my Sport wheels and sell the Euphonics.
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I'm learning.........Slowly!
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
The winner had a feedback score of 231, so it looks like a fairly regular ebayer won. They come up on a regularly, so all you have to do is wait. Another set here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX-5-Mi ... 20d9380792
I do think the euphonic wheels are the best looking 16" wheels, I wouldn't sell them.
Steve
I do think the euphonic wheels are the best looking 16" wheels, I wouldn't sell them.
Steve
2004 Mx5 Sport
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
No I did not bid in the end. I meant to and then went into a manic spell at work and forgot to place a bid. Now I have seen the Euphonics in the photo, I am not quite so keen to keep everything original!! I think I need to see a few MX5's in crystal blue with replacement wheels to see what looks best. Grey and black works well, but blue and black????? Not so sure
Barn1e
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
MY51 Mk2.5 1.8 Sport in Crystal Blue
Re: Should I Refurb Original Wheels or Replace?
Refub them any colour you like :)
MX-5 1.8 S-VT Sport 1.8 2002/02 Finished in Starlight Silver with matching hardtop
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I'm learning.........Slowly!
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