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hey guys, just joined this site. purchased my first mx5 the other day. 2004 nb SE model. stock to the bone but looking to mod it soon! what would you guys suggest first, full exhaust or CAI? planning to get both eventually though

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Welcome If shes 100% stock and in fantastic condition keep her stock and keep her value Stock cars always sell for more and sell faster Personalty I would start with a good set of tyres and slash out on a good set of brake pads. A CIA is noisy as hell and takes away the enjoyment

Or customise her to suit you and what you enjoy doing. Resale value could be lower but happiness will be higher.

drive the car for a while -unless you have owned one before it takes time to get to know its character. I essentially agree with Lizard- too many mods spoils the car often lowers its value and limits its appeal but others see it differently. Personally I do like a sporty note in an open car but its not something that needs to be done straightaway and I would never bother with an CAI.

AEM CAI+BoostGauge+MBC@9PSI will net you 135rwkw, put a big smile on your face and is the biggest bang-for-buck power mod you can do on SEs.
Larger 2.5" or 3" will give you another 10rwkw but cost you a shedload more.

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Agree with Okibi and Lokiel. Although once you've done the CAI, MBC and exhaust you'll be fighting the stock ecu. Looking back and knowing what I know now I really wish I'd done the ecu 1st! Won't give you the same bang for your buck initially but you'll be much happier down the track if you do. I'm sure others will agree with me on that one.

Juicy HiC wrote:ecu 1st

anyone know of good places to get ecu done? live in north west area of melbourne. (coburg, campblefield area)

And no chance i'm leaving it stock. I didn't buy it to resell, I bought this to enjoy it.

Have a chat to Dan at www.roadtrackrally.com.au, both Daz n Dan are MX-5 fans and should be able to offer some good advice.

Your more than welcome to come drive mine as well to get an idea of what it's like without the ecu, I live in Altona.

Juicy HiC wrote:Your more than welcome to come drive mine as well to get an idea of what it's like without the ecu, I live in Altona.

might have to take you up on that, when I get my license back! haha

Also guys I'm looking to buy front and rear lips. Any good places or sites ?

Like the track dog splitter?

something like this but for the nb