I previously owned a fairly well modded Mazda3 and was getting to the stage where everything had to be custom made so I decided it was time to sell up and move on. Having paid off loans etc I didn't want more debt so I thought an NB MX-5 fitted my needs perfectly as a weekend warrior.
Its a 1998 model in Evolution Gold and as of Sunday has 40,228kms on the clock! Its in what can only be described as perfect condition and has already received a few mods and 2 clay bars, paint protection, numerous waxes etc etc.
Mods already on the car were:
-Antera 123 16x7.5 wheels imported from Italy with Bridgestone Potenza GIII 215/45/16 tyres.
-Rob Bliss exhaust designed by Loch Stewart.
-Mazda rear wing.
-Ghetto Alpine fold out screen and six stacker in boot. My audio installer said this was one of the first Alpine fold out screens ever back in 97 and was worth a fortune back then.
-Momo Combat Carbon gear knob.
Mods in my 2.5 weeks of ownership:
-Replaced head unit with an Alpine CD/IPod/USB unit and added DDLinear speakers. Also removed stacker and all wiring.
-New exhaust tip.
-TWM Performance Classic shift knob.
-MX5Plus front number plate bracket.
-PLC380 plates.
-A few new interior trim pieces to replace the ones his handsfree kit was screwed into.
Mods coming up in the next 2 or so weeks (hopefully):
-Enkei RPF1 wheels 16x7 35+.
-GT500 carbon mirrors.
-Coilovers will be later this year.
It's an awesome car and I can't wait to hit the track when time permits I also spent a lot of time on ozmazdaclub.com so hopefully I can be as active here as I am on that site in the coming years.
Few pics of the old 3 before it was stripped naked:
Cheers
Brad
Be sill my beating heart! Great choice in colour. I also frequent ozmazda. I have also put in the chrome vent rings and fuel cap which gives it a nice lift.
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