My MX5.

Thread in 'Project Cars and Builds Threads' started by oVerboost, Apr 17, 2013.

  1. oVerboost

    oVerboost New Member

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    Haven't really made too many posts on the forum but have been reading and following for years. Thought it was about time that I posted up some pictures of my car and spec:

    1998 Mazda MX5 1830cc 16v in Evolution Orange
    F1 Racing stage 2 clutch
    F1 Racing lightweight flywheel
    Magnecore KV80 leads & NGK Long reach plugs
    Fast Road Camshafts
    Hondata thermal intake gasket
    Racing Beat 4-1 stainless manifold
    Racing Beat sport connecting pipe
    Racing Beat power pulse box
    HKS mushroom induction kit
    High flow stainless steel radiator
    De-powered steering rack (Flyin’ Miata style)

    8x15" Rota RB alloy wheels polished lip/gunmetal centres
    195/50/15 Toyo T1 tyres all round
    15mm hubcentric wheel spacers all round for flush fitment of wheels
    949 Poly diff mounts
    Delrin solid steering rack mounts

    Front strut upper strut brace
    Hi-spec billet 4 callipers
    Sparco sprint 5 seats
    TRS 4 point harness
    Nardi deep corn steering wheel
    NRG quick release boss & hub
    D1 spec carbon gearknob
    Flocked dash
    Dash mounted shift light

    Oem sports front lip
    Oem sports skirts
    Mazdaspeed boot lip spoiler
    Smoothed front bumper
    Aerial removed & blanked
    Side mount numberplate bracket

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  2. Frank91

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    looks smart mate:)
     
  3. oVerboost

    oVerboost New Member

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    Cheers :)
     
  4. Leno

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    looks nice that mate, interiors how i'd love my own ginger mx5 to look!
     
  5. chidley

    chidley i like fingers

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    agree, does look smart, you gonna skid it right?
     
  6. sketch

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    Looks awsome. How do you find the power, im seriously considering an mx5 but from watchin at the pod they seem a little underpowered? But having never driven one...
     
  7. oVerboost

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    I wouldn't say they are underpowered, even a tuned n/a engine is more than adequate as they weigh 900kg and depending on model and mods it's easy enough to get 150+bhp from them. So that's a power to weight ratio of around 170bhp/ton. Mines running just over 160bhp but is the less common 1830cc engine, most choose the 1600.

    With a welded diff they're awesome drift cars, don't bother so much with a LSD just get the welded one fitted and your away! :) they're cheap to buy, plenty to modify on them, great fun and cheap to run and use too. And they rarely loose any value either...
     
  8. Hexa-dB

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    Out of interest, what are the cams?
     
  9. mint

    mint touch my fruit

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    FUUU thats a pretty bad ass NB. Good shit.
     
  10. oVerboost

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    I'm not too sure, they were fitted before I bought it. :( Sorry.


    Cheers! :)
     
  11. Stavros

    Stavros Active Member

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    You been watching people who cant drive then.

    Stock 1.6s are fine even for 3rd in the dry when driven right, see lots on the top track at Pod these days actually and can link it all.
     
  12. Ste333

    Ste333 "The Shoulder"

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    Indeed, you have to work them harder than say an S14, but they're still very skid capable :) Even the little 1.6s.

    That car looks tidy as well mate.
     
  13. jacksheps

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    Sell me your seats pleaseeeeee
     
  14. W33YUL

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    Love your engine bay man
     
  15. Sotiris Miata

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    Awesome!My first Miata was an NB at the same Evolution Orange!Nice mods!
     
  16. richie_k83

    richie_k83 Well-Known Member

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    Cars lookin boss dude, top job :)
     
  17. jay_mz89

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    this thread make me want an mx5.....
     
  18. Fotonas13

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    Nice mx5. What is your intake setup. Just rubber 90 hose + few clamps? any supporting bracket needed?

    need extension for MAF?
     
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