3 cost effective and effective MX5 NC mods

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pageymx5
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3 cost effective and effective MX5 NC mods

Postby pageymx5 » Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:08 am

Hi
Just thought i'd share 3 mods i've done fairly recently to my 2006 NC MX5 PRHT

1) Whiteline sway bars front and rear - medium/suggested settings
2) Eibach Pro Kit springs front and rear
3) Goodwin Racing RoadsterSport II muffler

Results:
The car handles much better, although not what i would call astonishingly so, plus it's hard to compare before and after
What does impress is the lowering of the car by about 3cms... it now looks MUCH better from all angles :D
As for the new muffler, i LOVE it!!! And out of the 3 mods mentioned this is the one that's given me the most pleasure :D
The car now has a throaty, yet not over the top burble, plus it throws up little pops on deceleration!!! :D
I will admit it took me a few days to get used to the extra noise, although after that you get used to it and it's VERY addictive :D

Costs:
About $600 including labour for the sway bars and springs
About $700 for the muffler excluding labour as it's a simple 2 bolt off/on install that i did in my driveway
HOWEVER... i was lucky enough to find the muffler on eBay for $100!!! Used but in great condition
At last, some karma came back to me!!! :D

So in closing, i'd definitely suggest all 3 mods especially if you like driving as i do... around town and on twisty country roads :D
And if your budget doesn't allow all 3 mods at once?
I'd go for the muffler upgrade first, and then do the others ASAP when finances allow
Because eventually, your MX5 will handle better, look better and sound a LOT better :D
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Re: 3 cost effective and effective MX5 NC mods

Postby taminga16 » Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:42 pm

Hi Page, your mods are not a long way from mine, W/line sways, GWR Roadsport II muffler, I also have some Tein Super Sports coilovers, braided brake lines, EBC pads and some very sticky B/Stone S001's.
Brilliant. Greg.
When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?

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Re: 3 cost effective and effective MX5 NC mods

Postby pageymx5 » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:14 pm

Hi Greg

Interesting cos i did consider coilovers but the cost was a bit too much
Of course it's always hard to know what benefit a mod will bring unless you have 2 identical cars lol
Might do the coilovers next once my springs sag, although i only do about 14,000kms per year
I am happy with the new look tho!

EBC pads... much difference to the stock?

And the S001's... sticky but low wear i'm guessing?
Not that low wear is a problem re: 14,000kms
I actually just replaced my tyres with Michelin Pilot Sport 3's that hold OK
Cos as you know MX5's can get tail happy

And the aftermarket exhaust.... say no more
Just brilliant!

Chris


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