new SE owner

Sal.kalandos · Postby **Sal.kalandos** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:56 pm

hey guys, just joined this site. purchased my first mx5 the other day. 2004 nb SE model. stock to the bone but looking to mod it soon! what would you guys suggest first, full exhaust or CAI? planning to get both eventually though

Postby **Okibi** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:59 pm

Welcome!

lizard · Postby **lizard** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:26 am

Welcome If shes 100% stock and in fantastic condition keep her stock and keep her value :wink:

Stock cars always sell for more and sell faster Personalty I would start with a good set of tyres and slash out on a good set of brake pads. A CIA is noisy as hell and takes away the enjoyment

Postby **Okibi** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:15 am

Or customise her to suit you and what you enjoy doing. Resale value could be lower but happiness will be higher.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:51 am

drive the car for a while -unless you have owned one before it takes time to get to know its character. I essentially agree with Lizard- too many mods spoils the car often lowers its value and limits its appeal but others see it differently. Personally I do like a sporty note in an open car but its not something that needs to be done straightaway and I would never bother with an CAI.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:03 am

AEM CAI+BoostGauge+MBC@9PSI will net you 135rwkw, put a big smile on your face and is the biggest bang-for-buck power mod you can do on SEs.
Larger 2.5" or 3" will give you another 10rwkw but cost you a shedload more.

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Juicy HiC · Postby **Juicy HiC** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:23 am

Agree with Okibi and Lokiel. Although once you've done the CAI, MBC and exhaust you'll be fighting the stock ecu. Looking back and knowing what I know now I really wish I'd done the ecu 1st! Won't give you the same bang for your buck initially but you'll be much happier down the track if you do. I'm sure others will agree with me on that one.

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:25 am

Juicy HiC wrote:ecu 1st

Sal.kalandos · Postby **Sal.kalandos** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:53 am

anyone know of good places to get ecu done? live in north west area of melbourne. (coburg, campblefield area)

And no chance i'm leaving it stock. I didn't buy it to resell, I bought this to enjoy it.