Not a great result today.
SO the sill bolt is rusted and probably just spinning in the socket (or the socket isn't getting purchase) but the bigger issue is that the centre crossbrace the previous owner installed means that the bolt on the bit in the middle of the car has nowhere to go. It looks like it was simply wedged in behind the bracing previously and, presumably, it has come out after they brace came off to fit new brake cables.
So today's bodge was to cable tie the end off the ground to at least stop the bloody noise its making!!

Quote from: kbpop123 on May  6, 2026, 09:25Hi to all,
Just noted this article bigging up the MK3.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/why-i-swapped-my-mx-5-toyota-mr2-%E2%80%93-and-wont-look-back

Rgds Kevin

No News there, nothing that we are not aware of!

I have mine off ready to refit.

There is a bracket bolted to the sill and then a bolt through the plastic cover into bracket, so you only need to undo the bolt into the sill.  The other three fixings are plastic clips.

This piece of underbody trim is causing the noise that I can hear from the NSR at speed and over speed bumps.
I think its part 77642-17030.
From diagrams, I think its held in by 2 bolts.
The medial part is hanging down so I assume the bolt has been lost or the part fatigued to the point of failure. The remaining bolt next to the sill is very rusted. It looks like I could have some fun trying to get it out.

Some sites report it to be steel but I'm sure the under the car is plastic

Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 15:49I believe you are correct, so rather than towing you would be towed!

Indeed, but I don't think I will be doing any track days to be honest unless it was just MR2s.

But I felt I should point out that you can still use towing eyes if needed.

Quote from: SurreyMR2 on May 13, 2026, 14:22I was thinking that you may need to attach a towing eye for track day use.

I believe you are correct, so rather than towing you would be towed!

Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 14:18That now begs the question- what exactly do you tow?

I was thinking that you may need to attach a towing eye for track day use.

QuoteYou can still use them. Pop out the cover, unplug the sensor & screw in the towing eye 

That now begs the question- what exactly do you tow?

Quote from: SurreyMR2 on May 13, 2026, 07:18Literally just bought a Celica item with a long lead as fitting a zero manifold so need longer lead. Found new old stock Denso item on eBay this week at great price. 

Bravo! 

Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 09:22Very neat @SurreyMR2 .
I guess you are no different to other Members and seldom have need of the rear tow eyes.

You can still use them. Pop out the cover, unplug the sensor & screw in the towing eye