The Show us your MX5 Thread

Capt Doufos · 15 May 2006 at 20:47

As we seem to be gaining a lot of MX-5 owners of late, I thought it might be good to have the all posted in the one place with specs. So we can see just how many of us there are.

Here is mine looking semi clean:

Specification:

JDM 1998 Mazda Roadster S-Special
1.8 VVT (146BHP)
6 Speed box
LSD
Air Conditioning
Leather Nardi Wheel / Gear Knob / Handbrake Handle

Upgrades / Modifications

Mohair Hood
Central Locking (installed by me)
CAT1 Alarm
Chrome style bar
White MPH dials
Chrome gearknob and handbrake
16" Mazda "euphonic" Wheels
K&N Filter Panel

Vipernet · 15 May 2006 at 20:49

Get it lowered mate!

4 branch manifold
Induction Kit
Decat
Tein Coilovers

olv · 15 May 2006 at 20:49

i demand this thread stops immediately, it's unfair!

Capt Doufos · 15 May 2006 at 20:52

Vipernet said:
Get it lowered mate!

It did cross my mind, but the ride is fairly stiff as it is!

No doubt uprated springs/dampers will be on the list though.

mark66 · 15 May 2006 at 21:12

Cool, a chance to see just how many there are! Here is my 1.8iS:

Only mods so far is a K&N Typhoon Induction kit and Magnecor leads.

Puzzled · 15 May 2006 at 21:23

I haven't taken any decent arty pics yet, too busy driving.

So here's the same one's that I posted when I got it:

99 1.8iS

Can't afford much mod wise at the moment, so might just do some little things like add some chrome/aluminium to the interior.

It sure likes to eat petrol though, used £20 in a day of country road driving. That would have lasted for months in the focus!

Kitchster_uk · 15 May 2006 at 21:45

My 1998 1.8iS, totally standard.

Am selling her on the bay at the moment

mark66 · 15 May 2006 at 21:51

MonkeyMan said:
It sure likes to eat petrol though, used £20 in a day of country road driving. That would have lasted for months in the focus!

Yeah my one isn't that great for petrol either. I work close to home so admittedly it is stop-start < 2 mile average journey's and since getting the K&N my foot is quite a bit more heavy, but I only see 180 miles for my £45. How do others find them?

TC_Overclocker · 15 May 2006 at 21:58

Here's my '91 UK MX5 at Teeside during my last trackday:

and here's a nice blurry one of me going round:

Only modifications on mine so far include:

All round 8-Way adjustable KYB AGX Shocks with Eibach lowering springs
de-cat pipe
and
K&N Induction kit (makes a loverly sound)

and lastly, mine earlier this year before the suspension upgrade, but after a good meguiers session

Mr_Sukebe · 15 May 2006 at 22:01

Here's mine:

98' mk2 1.8i.
Extras:
err...well it has windows, oh and an IL motorsport front strut brace.

Scottland · 15 May 2006 at 22:07

You know what, you're all gits!

I want

Koncordski · 15 May 2006 at 22:36

Haven't got any nice n shiny pics uploaded but here's mine.

The grey one on the right. 2005 2.0l in Galaxy Grey with mohair hood and other toys. With regards to fuel economy i find its fine on the motorway 368miles on a £40 tank today, much thirstier when driving on the redline.

I've lowered it by 35mm since these pics and next on the list is removing the front numberplate plinth and getting a stick on plate so the front is cleaner.

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2006 at 22:59

1999 UK 1.8iS 38k on the clock, Had it 5 - 6 weeks now Lots of bits added need to get a full list sorted really

Puzzled · 15 May 2006 at 23:00

Your wheels look kinda chrome? You painted them?

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2006 at 23:01

Nah just a function of the camera really

Beepcake · 15 May 2006 at 23:04

Not mine, but i'm posting it anyway

mark66 · 15 May 2006 at 23:07

Firestar_3x said:
1999 UK 1.8iS 38k on the clock, Had it 5 - 6 weeks now Lots of bits added need to get a full list sorted really

Wow, I really like the clear side repeaters and reflectors! I have been eyeing some up on mx5parts.co.uk and hadn't realised just how much difference they make to the look of the car. Did you take the option of wiring the reflectors up to the repeaters? Definitely getting me some of them

Another question for you guys; does anyone have the wind breaker with the built in speakers? I have been considering upgrading mine to the one with speakers but have been wondering if its worth the £80? It looks to me as if the speakers will be right behind the headrests?

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2006 at 23:09

mark66 said:
Wow, I really like the clear side repeaters and reflectors! I have been eyeing some up on mx5parts.co.uk and hadn't realised just how much difference they make to the look of the car. Did you take the option of wiring the reflectors up to the repeaters? Definitely getting me some of them

I have wired them in, look fantastic at night will get you guys some pictures

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2006 at 23:12

Got my disks and pads fitted today with full fluid flush now using Dot 5.1

EBC Turbo Groved and Part Drilled fronts on GreenStuff Pads

Rears have been changed to standard Mazda solid disks and some Mintex pads, done 80 miles tonight on them and i'm in love, still well in the run in period and they stop the car so quick and thats not full on the brakes

Magnecor leads went on last weekend with some NGK Long reach plugs

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2006 at 23:16

Box arrived mid morning today been waiting for this for just over a month :

Going to be fitted tomorrow with any luck

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