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Mazfan

New Mx5 owner NB8B

Postby Mazfan » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:03 pm

Hi everyone,

New member.
I have been checking out this site for a some time and have purchased my mx5 today, picking up keys
tomorrow, will post pics.

Any mod suggestions? lol

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Postby sliq » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:18 pm

pics or ban.

actually, i can't wait until tomorrow.

ban him now, okibi.








jokes aside, welcome to the forum.

what is your budget for your first mod? :twisted:
i can't brain today.. i have the dumb..

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Postby RG.net » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:28 pm

Welcome aboard!

for a cheap mod, grab yourself an air filter ... it gives the car a nice deep induction note.
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Postby Jeo » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:29 pm

What do you want to achieve with it?

Welcome.

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Postby Old Dude » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:30 pm

Welcome Mazfan
Have fun with the new 5, What colour and age is it :?: :D
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MX 5 2001 Grace Green
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Mazfan

New Mx5 owner NB8B

Postby Mazfan » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:59 pm

Hi, its blue(2001) only 87k on the clock. Forgot the exact color name. Its a everyday driver so nothing like turbo for now( maybe next month :D )
I'm looking at the Mania CIA or similar, I'm in Perth and don't know where the local mx5 places are yet.
I basically want to do intake, exhaust and roll bar, as I've heard a good CIA gives about the same increase as a exhaust system?
Which one do you suggest? thanks guys

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Postby SPy vs. SPy » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:14 am

We suggest a Wheel alignment as your first point of call, then drop Okibi, forum owner and fellow Sandgroper a PM and see where the Sandgropers meet up. I think they do something fairly often in Perth.

The guys can talk you through the specs for above.

and a 2001 will be a Supreme Blue, the most awesomest colour ever :mrgreen: If anyone disagrees, just tell em' you know Caffeine and Dave from the forum, they'll quiet down real quick.

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Postby Hammer » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:43 pm

Welcome!

What mod are you after? Bling or Go?
H@mmer - 1994 Clubman | 2002 SP
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GO TOPLESS!!!

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Postby Jeo » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:46 pm

Hammer wrote:Welcome!

What mod are you after? Rice or Go Faster Rice?


Fixed :D

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Postby Mazfan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm

Here it is,
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Also this is my first RWD car, when I pull away slowly when cold.

What do you think guys? paid $17K. It drives great.
I first want to get a good CAI, which one?
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Postby zombie » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm

Very nice! I love the colour.

Are you coming on the cruise on Sunday?

Early NB8B models were infamous for "clutch judder" - could that be what you are experiencing? see here for some more details

I was pretty happy with the APEXi CAI on my NB (10AE)

I got mine from Greenline - it was reasonably priced, and the AUD to YEN exchange rate is improving.
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Postby Mazfan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 pm

HI, thanks Zombie, I think the color suits the car too well too, love yours.

I think it must be the clutch then, its not too bad.
thanks for the invite, maybe next time, got something organized for Sunday.

time to go and finish the polishing... :D

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Postby Jeo » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:59 pm

mmm, shiny

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Postby sliq » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:02 pm

superb choice in colour.
i can't brain today.. i have the dumb..

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Postby ruckyboy » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:35 am

Welcome from another (new) Perth member.

You WILL enjoy your drive - noo doot aboot it!


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