Newbie help - MX5

[oswoodwards]

Hello everyone

I am considering hill climbing in 2012. I have no experience at all, but think I would like to start in the "A2.1: Road-Going Series production Mazda MX5s up to 2000cc" class for the HSA (from my research, this seems like a good introduction to the sport).

What would be a good MX5 to buy to enter this? I am currently looking at a 1.6 eunos? Is there anything I should look out for in a prospective car, e.g. common faults, good modifications, any modifications that would invalidate it for the championship?

Many thanks in advance for any help you can give. I wasn't sure where to post this, so please feel free to move it as appropriate.

Happy new year!
Owen

[tri_longer]

If you join the HSA forum there are plenty of current and ex MX5 drivers who will be happy to give you a wealth of info on where to start with the cars.

[Budge]

If your going mx5 use the 1600, it gives away 200cc in class a2 but is still competative, whereas the 1800 is an 1840cc and puts you at a bigger disadvantage in a3. Tried both went back to 1600,

[robcapper]

Yup as has aleady been said, join the HSA, get on to their forum & chat to a few MX5 types.

Paul Webster will undoubtably help if asked... Just ignore the stripes...

[ThamesValley]

I've just registered with HSA, in Class A2.1, (MX-5), and will be doing selected rounds in 2012. I am of mature years and have been in motorsport for longer than I care to remember. PM me if you need any help. I am using a Eunos 1600 of 1989 vintage.