Les' NA6CE (Silver)
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:19 pm
Hi guys,
So the story is that 'MX52NV' (the purple one) only comes out to do Autotests & Sprints and with semi-slicks on all the time, it was never going to be a daily driver anymore. So with the sale of EVO VIII MR due to a job change and lack of use, my wife and I agreed that I would still need a runabout on days where we could not share the car to get to work (we now work at the same place). A car that we would not worry about being parked out on the driveway. We agreed on a NA6 (cheap and I had so many parts for it) and started looking for a good example in W.A. that had aircon, power-steering (for those that know about my "little" fall - my wrist is not quite 100%) and a hardtop (a little added security).
I was pretty shocked at the condition of some of the MX5s I saw. I even saw one that was not running and the whole boot had rust!
I must admit that at times, I wanted to write down a sheet of things to rectify for each seller. 
Anyway, after being a good samaritan to a few sellers (you know who you are), I finally saw Daniel's (aka Mr Rotary's) advert on this forum (see below). After a quick call and arranging a time to come see the car, we were very happy with the overall condition of the car (albeit with 240,000 kms on the odometer, it meant that I was probably going to either drop in my other spare BP or rebuild the B6). Anyway, a deal was negotiated and after transferring the money, Daniel and his partner were waving goodbyes that very Friday.
Here is the For Sale post:
Les
So the story is that 'MX52NV' (the purple one) only comes out to do Autotests & Sprints and with semi-slicks on all the time, it was never going to be a daily driver anymore. So with the sale of EVO VIII MR due to a job change and lack of use, my wife and I agreed that I would still need a runabout on days where we could not share the car to get to work (we now work at the same place). A car that we would not worry about being parked out on the driveway. We agreed on a NA6 (cheap and I had so many parts for it) and started looking for a good example in W.A. that had aircon, power-steering (for those that know about my "little" fall - my wrist is not quite 100%) and a hardtop (a little added security).
I was pretty shocked at the condition of some of the MX5s I saw. I even saw one that was not running and the whole boot had rust!
I must admit that at times, I wanted to write down a sheet of things to rectify for each seller. Anyway, after being a good samaritan to a few sellers (you know who you are), I finally saw Daniel's (aka Mr Rotary's) advert on this forum (see below). After a quick call and arranging a time to come see the car, we were very happy with the overall condition of the car (albeit with 240,000 kms on the odometer, it meant that I was probably going to either drop in my other spare BP or rebuild the B6). Anyway, a deal was negotiated and after transferring the money, Daniel and his partner were waving goodbyes that very Friday. Here is the For Sale post:
mr_rotary wrote:For Sale: 1990 NA6 Mazda (Eunos) MX-5
Due to a change in job position, it’s unfortunately time to sell my MX-5 and have now purchased another vehicle to better suit my needs. My MX-5 has been serviced reguarly, only uses ultimate 98 and has been ultra reliable and other than a flat battery, has never broken down on me ever in over 4 years of ownership. Condition is what you expect for a vehicle of it’s age. Vehicle imported from Japan under 15 year rule by myself in late 2005. I have receipts for most things listed.
Description:
- Silver
- 240,000 km’s
- 5sp Manual
- Hardtop Included (worth $1200)
- LSD
- Air-con and power steering
- Manual Winders
- Immobilisor
Engine/Transmission
- Timing belt replaced at 200,000km (incl. Water pump, belts, radiator hoses, bottom seal, key and bolt)
- Mines B63H VX ECU
Features: 180km/h top speed limiter removed
Shift rev limiter timing
Modification of fuel corection map & ignition map
Change quorum (k)
Change mapping (RPM, injection time)
Modify correction points
- 4-2-1 Extractors
- 2 ½” exhaust
- Magnaflow high flow catalytic convertor
- Mazda Speed cold air intake with K&N air filter
- Exedy clutch & Fidanza lightweight flyweel (replaced approx. 215,000km – new gearbox boots, gearbox seal and heater hoses where also installed)
Suspension/Brakes
- NA8 front discs
- Bendix Ultimate pads front & rear
- Fatcat Motorsports bump stops
- KYB AGX Shock Absorbers
- Standard Height King Springs
- NA8 front & rear underbody bracing
- 185/60/14 Bridgestone GIII Tyres
Interior
- Alpine CDA-9885 with iPod connector and remote - RRP $499 plus cable (Manual & Box included)
- Alpine SPX-13REF - RRP $549 (Manual & Box included)
- Dynamat to doors around speakers.
- New centre console ‘tombstone’ and DIN pocket to suit stereo (installed Sep 08)
- New leather gear shift gaiter (replaced Aug 09)
- Nismo black ball shift knob
- Chrome Sill Plates
- Original Mazda Floor Mats
- Strengthened accelerator pedal bracket for better throttle response and correctly placed for heel & toe braking
I’ll throw in the list of spares shown below (worth $800+) for anyone from this website only if the price does not vary considerably. Please make sure you mention this is where you spotted the Ad!
Spares included
- Stock Jap import ECU
- Standard air filter box
- Master Cylinder brace (New)
- NA8 proportioning valve (had for over a year but never really needed it)
- Bendix reconditioned rear brake callipers NIB (RRP $500+)
The small writing….
· Soft top in good condition with no rips however the plastic window has a rip in it. In all the years I have owned the car, I have never had the hardtop off so this has never been an issue for me.
· Rear calipers have a small leak however I have had the new calipers for over a year and havn’t yet changed them over as the leak has never really been a big issue.
Les
The first thing I thought of was the steering wheel as the Italian made wooden one just did not float my boat especially for my 
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