BA - Howie's 97 ZXi. New MS Splitter fitted.

**Posted:** Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:08 pm

If you want anymore then i've got 8 sitting here :lol:

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:23 pm

RHRH wrote:

He'll have something else that is very cool also to add very soon!

The very cool thing arrived yesterday, Cheers for the careful wrapping RHRH

Hope to find time to fit it this weekend:

yep I'm very happy

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:37 pm

tip top tastic matey

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:36 pm

I did some research Howie. Those bracket covers won't fit in the late '97 BAs. They're specifically intended for cars registered in early to mid '97. I'll do you a favour and take them off your hands

Mark

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:39 pm

hahahaha lol... great looking car and that would look really good in the boot.

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:42 pm

You are really just too generous Mark :roll:

I don't think they would fit on an MX5 either :evil4:

Will put up some more pics when fitted this weekend.

**Posted:** Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:12 pm

Looking foward to seeing pics with it fitted Howie :thumbleft:

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:18 am

Fitted the type R rear brace last night:

Really pleased with what a neat fit it is, and how subtle it looks. :thumbup:

A couple more shots...........................just for you Mark

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:26 am

Very cool Howie!

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:02 am

Very nice Howie :thumbright:

I have never seen such a clean boot either :lol:

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:07 am

looks very nice, Have you noticed any handle difference?

Also I notice...no green mould around the boot channels and hinges... something wrong with your car :evil4:

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:19 am

looks very nice ...
and very professional!

where you purchased this stuff?

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:35 pm

323f_srb wrote:

looks very nice ...
and very professional!

where you purchased this stuff?

Cheers for the comments

I bought my type R rear brace from RHRH, for sale on here a few months ago.
They are a fairly rare item I think.

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:08 pm

Ahh with black boot panels it looks even better! :shock:

Very nice!

**Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:06 pm

Looks good Howie :thumbleft:

Looks pretty discrete and blends in well with the colour of the panels

**Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:26 am

looks great now all you need is the special type R rear parcel shelf so you can keep suites in it lol

**Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:03 am

great update
I've dreamed about a bar like that this weekend :lol:

**Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:18 pm

Howie wrote:

A couple more shots...........................just for you Mark

Yeah, thanks Howie!

Looks good though :thumbright:

Mark

**Posted:** Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:41 pm

Gave my F a good clean, polish and wax over the last few days, ready for the SW meet here on the farm today:D

Found some more reflective shots:

Had a great meet today, meal and run up Zig Zag hill.

The new rear strut brace does seem to have helped with the hard cornering, the car feels more planted.

Thanks for a great meet today guys :occasion5:

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:36 am

I've been checking through my Mazda related paperwork, and spotted that today is the anniversary of when my F was 1st registered.

1.8.1997 :occasion4:

In addition to this milestone, I have also been the proud owner of my ZXi for 10 years now too. :shock:

In Sept 2000, after checking insurance quotes, loans etc for my chosen model of car, I test drove a white and silver ZXi in Yeovil.
Then popped up to Bath to view a lower mileage ZXi, for me there was no contest after seeing my baby in Noble Green. :love10:

When I bought my F she had only 23,987 miles on the clock.
I was the 3rd owner. the previous one only kept her a few months before trading her in for an MX5.
Since my recent trip to Debz, for her meet, I have just clocked up 80,000 miles on her, (see she does get driven!

)

I thought it would be interesting to look at some pics from 2000, and compare them with how my F is looking today. :thumbright:

You can really see the difference that joining this great club has had on me and my F.
My cleaning and detailing techniques have developed as well as better photography skills:

These last side-on comparison pics show the difference between having the sun on the panels for colour and behind for better reflections:

A couple more recent shots:

and at Debz on Monday:

Thanks for wading through all my ramblings,
and thanks for all the support, advice and inspiration that has been given to me by this great club :thumbup:

Must add finally that shortly after buying my F I met Liz, my wonderful wife.
Sept 2000 was a great year for me. :love5:

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:45 am

you need to check your dates buddy - it's 01/09 today, not 01/08

great photos though

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:58 am

cheers Marc, day off today and head not fully switched on :roll:

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:59 am

Absolutely superb photos Howie. Very nice indeed.

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:00 am

Fantastic update Howie :thumbleft:

I have so much more to learn. If my car could be half as good as yours then I would be happy.

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:01 am

What a difference

You've done an incredible job on her and should feel very proud

Some lovely pictures too

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:42 am

impressionnant changement !

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:23 pm

Love the photos from 10 years ago and now today? Are yyou stil living at the same place? If so bet that has seen some changes over those years too.
Heres to another 10 years ownership!

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:50 pm

stunning 323 mate realy well looked after love the colour coded spiltter & wing mirrors

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:18 pm

super pictures Howie top class
(will call soon phone been on the blink bt working in our road )
Hope you had a good day at Debzs

**Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:19 pm

WOW that really does show what a difference the work has made!

Great work Howie, and thanks for all your insparation you give on this club mate

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