exactly that mate, the more things that are changed and uprated means less to go wrong, in theory!
plus building a super car slaying machine requires new parts every payday 
he has been out in the car and he did enjoy it he's just old and loves his mint mx5 project, i told him its a hair dresser's dream LOL
I cant wait for my car to be properly set up suspension rather than just coilies and also with new power, a trip to Ireland is on the cards this year as my best friend visits Carrick on Suir twice a year to visit family which i am going to, need to decide whether to drive or get a flight.
seen some nice roads in Ireland that will be a great drive 
Super car slaying machine ! Love it

There is plenty to do on the Mx5's, they seem to be a big thing in there own way, with racing them etc

My dad and I had one for a while, but changed it out for a nice wee SLK Merc...

soon after..
What suspension you fancy going for, I had KW clubsports and changed to coilovers, but that was to drop the height after the diet it had been on

But found the suspension setup great before hand, maybe should have ordered shorter springs instead...
A Trip to Carrick on Suir you say, miles away from where I am matey, it would be down the south of Ireland, very much near Cork !
But yes some lovely driving roads, especially around the coast... Boat to Dublin and drive the rest

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