My New Grille (for NA model)

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My New Grille (for NA model)

Postby Ajay » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:11 pm

Hey Guys..

ive been after a grill for my NA for a while.. and came accross this one in the UK

i was after a specific one where i didnt have to remove my tow hooks (so i could keep my Boags/Mx5Plus side mount plate)

a bargain and arrived in like 5 days simple 5 min installation and looks great..

20 GBP + 9 GBP Postage

29.00 GBP = 66.6732 AUD

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-MX5-STAINLE ... dZViewItem

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(sorry i took these at night so they are a bit dark.. had to use my maglite to light it up a bit)

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Postby fattima » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:44 pm

Has this affected engine temp at all?
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Postby Fatty » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:58 pm

fattima wrote:Has this affected engine temp at all?


that was the first thing i thought when i saw the pic. i reckon that'd cut airflow by about 50% :?
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Postby qikshift » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:36 am

i pulled mine out and sold it on ebay as soon as i took delivery of my NA.. the previous owner had one of these on it and i reakon at a guess she runs cooler now (no tests done prove this one way or the other though)
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Postby Ajay » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:39 am

nah temp didnt change at all on the way too and from work..

will let you know though

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Postby Ajay » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:42 am

\"Airflow to the radiator is vitally important. This grille has elongated hexagonal holes (see picture) allowing maximum airflow, thus preventing your engine overheating. Most MX5 grilles have circular holes which restrict airflow\"

This was the blurb on the auction page..

i actually thought these holes were quite large compared to other grilles i have seen on Na's

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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:32 am

I think the holes are rather large too, small insects & stones will still get through anyway. It's a nice product, made by I.L. Motorsports thats sold through mx5parts UK. Got one myself but in black. No issue with changing temps here & I now have my windshield washer bottle relocated to in front the radiator again.

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Postby Locutus » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:01 am

i've been itching to get one of these too, but have been concerned about the quality of the fitment since the one grille was designed to fit both NA & NBs.

judging by your pics, it doesn't seem to be an issue. either of you care to comment?
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:08 pm

easy as on the NA anyway, & doesn't scratch the paint either (which is why it has that rubber strip along the bottom
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Postby Ajay » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:11 pm

my one just popped right in.. (i took off the number plate mount) just so i could see what i was doing..

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Postby Locutus » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:35 pm

thanks, that's nice to hear.

on closer inspection, it looks like you guys have different grilles. i don't think SuperMazdaKart's version fits NBs. but they both look great though!
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Techno grill

Postby Gazbo » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:36 pm

My \"Techno\" grill uses steel mesh rather than perforated steel,and is quite a tight fit.

I've had no overheating problems at all since the grill was installed ten months ago.

Of course you have to remove your tow-hooks to fit it.
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:56 pm

Locutus wrote:thanks, that's nice to hear.

on closer inspection, it looks like you guys have different grilles. i don't think SuperMazdaKart's version fits NBs. but they both look great though!


http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/178

mine will fit NA & NB from 89 to 98 :)
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Postby Ajay » Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:57 pm

hey gazbo..

i love the techno grilles.. and would have got one.. but i really wanted to keep the tow hooks

yours looks awesome though

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Postby marcusus » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:06 pm

That's the same grill I have too.

I shoulda gone in on the group number plate bracket buy though. Can't really see mine with the plate in the way :?
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