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I really struggled with ground clearance in my NC2 after the WIM springs and geo, made my other half hate going anywhere in it! I hope you have a better experience with the ND.
MX5 Owners in here....bring your curling tongs
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Soldato
My turbo mx5 had her first MOT pass following the turbo addition 
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No idea on what power she makes yet as I'm having her remotely tuned by someone.
She is pretty fast though!.
.No idea on what power she makes yet as I'm having her remotely tuned by someone.
She is pretty fast though!
.oh god, hope so. What suspension did you have fitted? I asked the guy for a pure road setup, not slammed.
Just back from getting the suspension fitted by wheels in motion. It's setup using their fast road settings and seems to drive really well. Suspension is much smoother than expected with the difference in spring rate from stock. Honestly the car should come like this as OEM, copes with rough surfaces and speedbumps just fine.
Settings
Stock springs are about
Front - 3 kg/mm
Rear - 1.8 kg/mm
MeisterR ZetaCRD
Front - 7
Rear - 4.5
So much want!
I’m still gutted that my Mk2 10th Anniversary rusted away.
I didn’t replace it and now there’s a little one on the scene, it will be a while before I can get back into a ‘5 but I would love an RF.
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It was the eibach springs with standard dampers (koni?) That came with the PRHT sport tech model.
I wouldn't call it slammed but I did have to be very careful if I found myself down a country lane or something a bit too cambered. A couple of arse clench moments were had and also a couple of times when I had to ask people to get out so I had more clearance
I haven’t even sat in one, but based solely on looks, me too! I really need to arrange an extended test drive of one.
Caporegime
Rebuilding a set of calipers for a friends exocet project. Most calipers I have rebuilt have symmetrical sliders. These obviously do not. Does anyone know which one goes in the top of the caliper and which one in the bottom? Also does the rubber bit at the top of the picture go over the bottom thinner slider?
Calipers were originally off a late model nb sport.
Calipers were originally off a late model nb sport.
Yes, the rubber sleeve should fit over that recess of the second pin. Think it just acts as a damper. Design looks similar to the slider pins in my old NC and the GT86, in that just one of the pins has the rubber bit.
As for which one goes where, I'm not sure. It's possible it doesn't matter, but perhaps someone else will know better.
Caporegime
From what I have read the rubber acts as a damper and needs to be in the direction the caliper is pulled when the brakes are applied so in the MX5's case it need to be at the top.
All done and dusted. One less rusty MX5 part to worry about.
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slide pin with the boot on goes on the bottom
https://www.autolinkmx5.com/brake-c...ake-mazda-mx-5-mk25--mk3-b25d33998-4136-p.asp
Soldato
Has anyone done a gearstick rebuild (on a NC/MK3)? How much of an arse-ache is it to do?
I've replaced the (lower) bush for a bronze variant, the jury still out on whether or not it's worth the £30, but still have a small amount of play (moves around few mm whilst in neutral) which i suspect might be the upper guides. Supposedly fairly easy to replace and around £15 but just wondering if it's worth doing a rebuild and replace other bushings/parts.
On another note, anyone know how to replace the rear-viewer mirror on a NC (uses a glass mount)?
I've watched various videos that say you're suppose to thread a small screwdriver into the rear
to release the internal catch but it doesn't seem to want to budge and i don't particularly want to wrench much more out of the fear of cracking the glass.
I've replaced the (lower) bush for a bronze variant, the jury still out on whether or not it's worth the £30, but still have a small amount of play (moves around few mm whilst in neutral) which i suspect might be the upper guides. Supposedly fairly easy to replace and around £15 but just wondering if it's worth doing a rebuild and replace other bushings/parts.
On another note, anyone know how to replace the rear-viewer mirror on a NC (uses a glass mount)?
I've watched various videos that say you're suppose to thread a small screwdriver into the rear
to release the internal catch but it doesn't seem to want to budge and i don't particularly want to wrench much more out of the fear of cracking the glass.Anyone heading to the mx5 record event in a few weeks? I've just booked on
http://www.mx5record.com/
http://www.mx5record.com/
Nope. Hopefully it will be more successful and less laborious than the last one.
Only two thirds of the cars of the last attempt but if they just do the exact same format I can see another repeat performance of a flash of brake lights in row three ending up as a full 30 seconds at a dead stop for those at the back as the concertina effect comes into play.
I don't want to be down on it as a lot of people put a lot of work into it but I can't honestly say that it was an enjoyable day out! Quite impressive to see the sheer volume of cars it attracted though and I guess if they had got the record you could look back and say "I was there!".
My little mk1 in the last shot there
My MX5 has no brake lights at the moment. It isn't the switch, the 12V going to the switch or the fuse so I've decided to book it in to someone who knows what they are doing! It has happened before and I jiggled all the connections which 'fixed' it. My guess is that I've got a broken wire somewhere
Still, I'm taking the opportunity to get the following done at the same time;
- Knocking rear suspension sorted (I suspect bushes)
- Wheel alignment (Steering wheel has been out by about 20 degrees ever since I've owned it and I'd be amazed if it isn't a bit out of alignment)
- Rust proofing (In theory this isn't needed but I've asked them to check it over and if there is any doubt to whack some more in the sills, inner arches etc. to avoid Mr Welder)
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Started a thread as I somehow missed this one! Looks like it's been a while since the last post!
Had mine for a week now, Mk2.5 1.8i Sport "VT"
So far it's been great fun!
Only thing I need to do for now is buy a new front number plate and holder as it's got a crack on it.
Also booked in for a cambelt, it was done at 44,000 miles but that was like 10 years ago now and the car has only done like 7000 since then. But it's over due in terms of years.
Had mine for a week now, Mk2.5 1.8i Sport "VT"
So far it's been great fun!
Only thing I need to do for now is buy a new front number plate and holder as it's got a crack on it.
Also booked in for a cambelt, it was done at 44,000 miles but that was like 10 years ago now and the car has only done like 7000 since then. But it's over due in terms of years.
Caporegime
How could this thread be allowed to die, these are some of the best cars you can buy!
Everyone too busy with their McLarens these days 
I'll post what I've done so far in here as I've been putting bits and pieces in the what have you done thread.
2009/59 NC2 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT. Bought in March, 102k miles with mostly full Mazda history and a couple of independents that I have invoices for. Paid £5495 from a dealer.
So Far:
- Did a wheel swap to get a freshly set of powder coated wheels, the ones it came with were refurbed but not very nicely. Stuck a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 on them to get rid of the scary Landsail tyres. Also replaced all the wheel nuts because they were rotten.
- Interior refresh with replacement gear knob, handbrake cover, gear and handbrake gaiters. Had the steering wheel exchanged with a retrimmed one at Royal Steering wheels. Everything was looking a bit tired and scratched up, but at 102k miles you'd expect that. Changed the seat belt guides to the newer type as the old ones don't let the belts retract properly and upgraded the interior light to an LED after the old one broke.
- Sony XAV-AX3005DB car play unit so I don't have to stick my phone in the dash.
- Cobra Sport 'road type' back box, pipercross panel filter (made absolutely no change) and replacement Yuasa battery.
- Two stage paint correction, some deeper marks there but it looks much better from how it was. Engine bay cleaned as it was covered in dust, I had to vacuum out the battery box because it was full of sandy dust.
Coming up:
- Booked in with the MX-5 restorer to have the old underseal chipped off, cleaned up and recoated. Hopefully there will be some metal underneath. They will also take the rear bumper off to treat where the crash bar is bolted on to the chassis as they react to each other as they are different metals. Mazda know how to make rusty cars. They'll also replace the ABS sensor that's been throwing up the warning light every so often.
Winter plans:
- Drop it off to Roddison's motorsport for their 185 bhp power upgrade, the restrictive manifold is replaced with a Racing beat 4-1 manifold, sports cat, new centre section, AEM intake and a remap.
- Suspension refresh with MeisterR ZetaCRD, new bushes and Whiteline ARB + droplink kit
- Brake refresh, new discs/pads and possibly have the calipers rebuilt and powder coated.
By Spring next year I can start taking it to track days.
I'll post what I've done so far in here as I've been putting bits and pieces in the what have you done thread.
2009/59 NC2 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT. Bought in March, 102k miles with mostly full Mazda history and a couple of independents that I have invoices for. Paid £5495 from a dealer.
So Far:
- Did a wheel swap to get a freshly set of powder coated wheels, the ones it came with were refurbed but not very nicely. Stuck a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 on them to get rid of the scary Landsail tyres. Also replaced all the wheel nuts because they were rotten.
- Interior refresh with replacement gear knob, handbrake cover, gear and handbrake gaiters. Had the steering wheel exchanged with a retrimmed one at Royal Steering wheels. Everything was looking a bit tired and scratched up, but at 102k miles you'd expect that. Changed the seat belt guides to the newer type as the old ones don't let the belts retract properly and upgraded the interior light to an LED after the old one broke.
- Sony XAV-AX3005DB car play unit so I don't have to stick my phone in the dash.
- Cobra Sport 'road type' back box, pipercross panel filter (made absolutely no change) and replacement Yuasa battery.
- Two stage paint correction, some deeper marks there but it looks much better from how it was. Engine bay cleaned as it was covered in dust, I had to vacuum out the battery box because it was full of sandy dust.
Coming up:
- Booked in with the MX-5 restorer to have the old underseal chipped off, cleaned up and recoated. Hopefully there will be some metal underneath. They will also take the rear bumper off to treat where the crash bar is bolted on to the chassis as they react to each other as they are different metals. Mazda know how to make rusty cars. They'll also replace the ABS sensor that's been throwing up the warning light every so often.
Winter plans:
- Drop it off to Roddison's motorsport for their 185 bhp power upgrade, the restrictive manifold is replaced with a Racing beat 4-1 manifold, sports cat, new centre section, AEM intake and a remap.
- Suspension refresh with MeisterR ZetaCRD, new bushes and Whiteline ARB + droplink kit
- Brake refresh, new discs/pads and possibly have the calipers rebuilt and powder coated.
By Spring next year I can start taking it to track days.
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Soldato
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Soldato
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Everyone too busy with their McLarens these days
I'll post what I've done so far in here as I've been putting bits and pieces in the what have you done thread.
2009/59 NC2 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT. Bought in March, 102k miles with mostly full Mazda history and a couple of independents that I have invoices for. Paid £5495 from a dealer.
So Far:
- Did a wheel swap to get a freshly set of powder coated wheels, the ones it came with were refurbed but not very nicely. Stuck a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 on them to get rid of the scary Landsail tyres. Also replaced all the wheel nuts because they were rotten.
- Interior refresh with replacement gear knob, handbrake cover, gear and handbrake gaiters. Had the steering wheel exchanged with a retrimmed one at Royal Steering wheels. Everything was looking a bit tired and scratched up, but at 102k miles you'd expect that. Changed the seat belt guides to the newer type as the old ones don't let the belts retract properly and upgraded the interior light to an LED after the old one broke.
- Sony XAV-AX3005DB car play unit so I don't have to stick my phone in the dash.
- Cobra Sport 'road type' back box, pipercross panel filter (made absolutely no change) and replacement Yuasa battery.
- Two stage paint correction, some deeper marks there but it looks much better from how it was. Engine bay cleaned as it was covered in dust, I had to vacuum out the battery box because it was full of sandy dust.
Coming up:
- Booked in with the MX-5 restorer to have the old underseal chipped off, cleaned up and recoated. Hopefully there will be some metal underneath. They will also take the rear bumper off to treat where the crash bar is bolted on to the chassis as they react to each other as they are different metals. Mazda know how to make rusty cars. They'll also replace the ABS sensor that's been throwing up the warning light every so often.
Winter plans:
- Drop it off to Roddison's motorsport for their 185 bhp power upgrade, the restrictive manifold is replaced with a Racing beat 4-1 manifold, sports cat, new centre section, AEM intake and a remap.
- Suspension refresh with MeisterR ZetaCRD, new bushes and Whiteline ARB + droplink kit
- Brake refresh, new discs/pads and possibly have the calipers rebuilt and powder coated.
By Spring next year I can start taking it to track days.
Love yours, I was so torn between the MK2/3
I'll wish I went mk 3 in the winter months, I bet it a much more practical daily experience inside!
I'm getting one of the Turners at work to make me up a new gear knob too
I fancy tidying up the interior a bit like just the radio surround etc. Previous owner had a chrome one put in and I think id just prefer matt black.Still getting used to the drive in mine. The gear box clutch etc is taking some getting used to. Think I need to rev higher when I pull away in slow traffic. Sometimes feels juddery.
Coming from a modern automatic to a 2001 manual praised for it's notchy feel
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