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Hi just signed up to this forum, been looking around for a while, but thought it was time to join. I am in the process of building an MX5 SDV kit, using a 97 UK 1.8 as the donor. Not going to lie, I've had the kit a while, but due to work and family commitments, progress has been slow ;-( (well glacial) But now my kids are a bit older and willing to help out plus current lockdown situation, I have made good progress over the past few weeks. Anyway thought I would say Hi, before bugging you nice people for advice as I go through the build, Cheers Dave

This thread's gone a bit quiet, so here's a cutaway

Great virtual meeting, thanks to all attending, we'll do it again during restrictions. Can't wait to get together for real again though....sometime! Here are some of the participants

It's not crust, we have Patina!

Such high tension comments, I think you ought to see his good points and not (re)coil in dissent.... maybe we should set up a rotor to send him some (sales) leads and he's a winner...... Sorry couldn't help myself...... Nem.......

Not really a recent photo.. but captures the lock down mood.. 😞

07 may 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-52575674 'Extremely rare' white squirrel spotted near Dunkeld. Clearly not been drinking his daily Irn-Bru.

I will be attending. Going to limit the beer supply for this one.

A garage tidy up was an excuse to push it out into the sunshine

Anyone remember Tufty the squirrel as a road crossing example? Is it just me, or does anyone else think it odd that an often "road killed" animal was used to teach kids to cross the road... Gary

Another good meet: Thanks for organising @Greenstreak-Andy D

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!!! I will get some photos online as soon as I can, and starting a build thread is a very good idea(stayed away from this as my progress has been glacial so far :-( ) In spite of the slow progress I have taken lots of photos, and just need to organise them, so a build thread will be a suitable medium. And nothing wrong with a bit of patina, my donor parts have been covered in the stuff Cheers

from Essex. You do know cars are mythical unless you post a pic!

boom, tish!

He does make a great brew in that T-Pot lol

In fact Simon is an expert at upgrading things for you!! I went for a factory visit for a mazda sdv and ended up building a sport 250 . If he gets the posh China out for a brew you're already in trouble! Always ask him for a cheeky discount aswell.

They went up last year at some point and every retailer was then selling them at the same price between 250-260 quid which would suggest schroth determining the sale price. My previous set came from GSM where they used to be around 175 each. Still available from tweeks/jjc at the 'normal' price https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361007141614

Hi Dave, and welcome from sunny Shropshire. I'd suggest starting a Build Thread.... I'm also new to this car building lark, and I have an old kit, but the help and guidance from The WSCC Elders has been invaluable!

Makes your eyes go all funny!

I did similar for my knobbly knees!

Looks like I won’t be on holiday like the last couple of years so Blyton is next best thing to Florida 😂

Sorry guys . Work is calling, need to miss tonight. Apologies Jon