illisha na8 montego blue !

[Roadster2]

Can confirm, after another 200 odd kms of driving, these tyres really make you feel secure in the rain. Anyone considering these, do not hesitate!

In other news, the Fujitsubo catback is no more. After about 6 months ownership, I found myself wanting more feedback, in the form of noise or just something else. Introducing the car make corns catback ! I thought the legalis R was lightweight, but this exhaust is just stupid light (I didn't get around to weighing it but the internet says its around 6kg). It has a nice burbly sound at low revs and is quiet when you want it to be, and when you put your foot down it really sings, giving a warm fuzzy feeling !

More to come !

[Roadster2]

Can you guess what this is?

Rather than having a full spec JDM mx5, I wanted to add a bit of diversity for my car. So in case you haven't figured it out, its a Loch stewart intake made by the man himself Loch Stewart who has unfortunately passed away. I believe it was one of the first parts available when the mx5 was released. Due to the rarity and history, I just had to find one myself ! Great design with the clips that make the job of cleaning to be a joy.

[Roadster2]

So it's been almost 5 years since I purchased my mx5 (28 August 2014 to be exact!) and nearly 4 years since my last post here! It's time this thread gets an update on whats happened since..

[Roadster2]

Couple of quick happy snaps after getting my gv panel fitted at mx5 mania

[ManiacLachy]

Those GV rear panels are so nice, they really suit the car. I'm bummed the NB ones don't look as good, or include a reverse lamp.

Looking forward to the rest of your updates. I've always like Montego Blue cars.

[Roadster2]

Those GV rear panels are so nice, they really suit the car. I'm bummed the NB ones don't look as good, or include a reverse lamp.

Looking forward to the rest of your updates. I've always like Montego Blue cars.

Thanks mate, I agree! It definitely suits the NA more,perhaps because of the fact that it includes a rear panel so it looks alot more integrated.That’s not to say it can’t look nice on an NB, here’s one of my favourites where I feel it was executed quite well http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/05/car ... zda-miata/

[Roadster2]

So here’s a list of whats been done in the past 5 years. I’ve likely missed a few things but just wanted to try and keep a record of everything.


Engine
Loch Stewart Intake
Enlarged Mania Intake
14 Degree Advanced Timing

Exhaust
Car Make Corns Catback 50mm Version
200 Cell Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat
Fujitsubo 4-2-1 Headers

Drivetrain
Exedy Sports Tuff Clutch
Lightweight Flywheel

Wheels/Suspension
Guards Professionally Rolled
15x8+28 with 225/45/15 Kumho V720
MCA X-R Coilovers
FM Butterfly Brace and frame rails
93 LE Tie End Rods (to reduce tramlining as car is lowered)
Alignment at Road2Race

Exterior
Black Hardtop
Zoom Engineering Side Markers
Clear Reflectors
M2 Runabout Mirrors
Zoom Retro Fuel Cap
R-2 Limited Side Stripse
Garage Vary Rear Panel
Garage Vary Rear Badge
R-Package Rear lip
Mazda Rx-3 Badge (just installed today)
Corns sticker on rear panel (just installed today)

Interior
NB Se Driver side seat
330mm Wooden Nardi Steering Wheel
Chrome Vent Rings
Chrome Hardtop Latches and Striker Plates

Mid Term Plans:
Restore SSR Star Sharks
Refresh the entire suspension with new polyurethane bushings
Find a pair of JDM checkered floor matts
Potentially install aftermarket TSI's at home (currently unpainted)

Long Term Future Plans:
Barchetta Front Bumper
Low Profile Headlights
R-package front lip
New Dash as current one is quite rattly

Right now the priority is simply to enjoy the car, it’s been set up with the intention of being a weekend car.

[jko]

Post a few photos for us.

Interested to see what it's like in the engine bay and interior.

[Craig]

God that looks and sounds terrible, can you give it back please?

[Daffy]

Post a few photos for us.

Interested to see what it's like in the engine bay and interior.

+1

[KevGoat]

This thread is a scary indication of how fast time flies!!

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[Roadster2]

Post a few photos for us.

Interested to see what it's like in the engine bay and interior.

Will upload some engine bay pics soon, just waiting on my Beatrush Cooling panel to come in so it looks a little neater for when I take a photo . The interior does admittedly need alot of work(it's near stock) and hopefully I can give it some attention this year.

[Roadster2]

Small update. I've changed the bumper from stock to an S2 Racing Bumper. This is all temporary but figured it would be nice to see how the car looks with a different front end and also because my stock front end had some decent scratches. The s2 bumper certainly adds more aggressiveness with the integrated front lip.

[Roadster2]

Also managed to acquire a very rare item, RS Active Type 2 headlights! These may be possibly be the only set in Australia! Very low profile but more importantly, the shrouds they come with is what makes them stand out. Will need to look at some effective H3 bulbs as they’re said to have poor light output.

The lenses were in great condition although there was some surface rust on the headlights that I wanted to brush up before installing them on my car, even though it won’t be noticeable once on the car. Picked up some different grades of sandpaper grit from Bunnings and got to work before respraying with some paint. Next step will be to get the shrouds repainted professionally in satin black.

[Roadster2]

Couple of other parts waiting in line for paint.. exterior is getting there!

Barchetta Bumper, have wanted this for years. Currently waiting to source a pair of orange mini lenses since they came with 4 clear lenses.

R package spoiler from Rev9 and a Garage Vary headlight lid.

More updates and upgrades to come!