Replaced the stupid short shift in the MX5 with a bog standard lever. Oh joy, suddenly I've got the snick-snick-snick action back that these are famed for and the car is actually fun to drive. Amazing how a little thing like this can almost ruin a car.
After a quick blat around my usual test route (JackH knows which one), I'm actually beginning to like that car. It certainly shifts well enough and seems to handle OK. The latter should improve once I manage to get the other rear subframe fitted.
Time to get the R888s fitted next weekend :)