mazda mx5's

[deans2k8]

people views? :P

[craig180]

iLikes

[nicole_]

i LOVE the early shape,
disgusting standard
but omg theyre gorgeous modified
i want a hardtop, was gunna be that instead of my del sol but went with the del sol

this with different wheels is :heart:
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Linhbergh%20Nguyen/Features/spotlight-the_miata_standard/IMG_7729.jpg

[Caino]

Mk1 ftw ! they look sweet modified

[deans2k8]

yeah, sooo then girly, boyish, unisex? :P

[Tom_Crx]

yeah, sooo then girly, boyish, unisex? :P
Most people will say girly, i like them though. When modified nicely as above, they look the shiz

[deans2k8]

yeah i must admit ive been looking at them secretly haha, the older ones with smiley face bumper and poppy up headlights,,look ok standard, but you can buy some wide arch extensions that rivet/bolt on for £160 and a little lip spoiler for an extra 40 from intercoolers on ebay..there the same ones fitted to the ph1 white turbo one in fast car mag issue 291 (built not bought)

[Tom_Crx]

Well personally i don't know of any mx-5 forums but im sure there will be some about. They are very popular cars and can't say i've heard anything go wrong with them

[deans2k8]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v155/dja121/Mx5%20Fast%20Car%20Photoshoot/?action=view&current=DSC_0677.jpg

[kieron_67]

look wank standard, modified well and they look really good, good engines in them and go pretty well

[ryanmt]

good little cars, not very practical though. 2 seats and thats your lot basically, the boots tiny.

[Yukimura]

Here's my old man's MX5 (http://www.mx5modsters.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=52) (the yellow one) ... he's done the entire thing himself using various materials and bits & bobs. Clever sod.

Very likely not to everyone's taste but I'd love an MX5 to go crazy with!!!

[FlowDan]

an amazing handling car, me and my dad have a mk1 one to take on track. got a full roll cage and lowered and stiffened to fuck. amazing to drift aswell :cool:

http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/flowdan93/normalpicture.jpg

[23carragold]

Here's my old man's MX5 (http://www.mx5modsters.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=52) (the yellow one) ... he's done the entire thing himself using various materials and bits & bobs. Clever sod.

Very likely not to everyone's taste but I'd love an MX5 to go crazy with!!!

That MX5 looks amazing. The rear end reminds me of an Ascari A10.

Like Nicole said, they look shit standard. With a few tasteful mod's they do look nice. Still too girly for me though, with the exception of Yukimura's fathers one.

[BBM]

I love them, hardtop it, slam it, nice set of rims and they look nice.

The engine needs boosted but!

[Morgzc]

I want one of the super rare mk2 coupes.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWT
http://www.miata.net/news/images/MiataCoupe2.jpghttp://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_27/car_photo_13825_7.jpg

[Reechard]

Mk1's are cool. And the mk2's are ok, they look good with the hard top and some subtle mods.

You will get insulted even though they are a great car. We used to take the piss out of my mate, but his was a jap import with lsd and some cool bits on it. He could drift it well :)

[deans2k8]

question for people who have drove one, whats the driving position and comfort like?

[Rob_Furio7]

how arfe they for day to day driving.

the coupe is amazing. hopw coms that didnt properly go into production. thats a 350z contender! and i bet it would be aot cheaperr!

[J222JRA]

I hate them.

[Tontsy]

Mk2 is slower, and not a nice daily drive imo!... The mk1 really tickle my fancy. Cheap, balanced, reliable rwd fun!

[Morgzc]

how arfe they for day to day driving.

the coupe is amazing. hopw coms that didnt properly go into production. thats a 350z contender! and i bet it would be aot cheaperr!

JDM only in limited numbers.
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/11446.aspx
Nice thread for pics.

[ukgaz]

I love them, hardtop it, slam it, nice set of rims and they look nice.

The engine needs boosted but!

You can get a Greddy bolt on kit for them, I've been considering getting one myself. Like Saxos have the predator diyautotune make a ready to go megasquirt ecu. Best place to start if you want that route is miataturbo.net (miata been the yanks name for it)

[Caino]

Here's my old man's MX5 (http://www.mx5modsters.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=52) (the yellow one) ... he's done the entire thing himself using various materials and bits & bobs. Clever sod.

Very likely not to everyone's taste but I'd love an MX5 to go crazy with!!!

I want one of the super rare mk2 coupes.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWT
http://www.miata.net/news/images/MiataCoupe2.jpghttp://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_27/car_photo_13825_7.jpg

that yellow one amazing !

never seen them coupes eithr they look sweet

[deans2k8]

i must say ive never seen the coupe but it looks smart as fuck :)

[woodysVTR]

My bro has one, in black. Eunos SE import from Japan. Standard MX-5's come with a god-aweful interior, but his one has the tan leather and wooden trim, gearknob, steering wheel etc. Smart.

[Jay_]

strangely enough have just got in from looking at a few mk1's..... Hoefully going to chop in the R for one.... I think they are awesome!!

[samueljonburgess]

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drift-cars-sale-private-sales/120202-drift-ready-mx5-slammed-flushish-torsen-typeii-lsd-caged.html

fookin sexy was looking at that one but blokes keepin it now :(

[Jay_]

that ^^^ is stunning, exactly how i would make one look!!!

[sjk]

Very good cars, me likey a lot.

[deans2k8]

i wants one ...but a turbo one :(

[FlowDan]

question for people who have drove one, whats the driving position and comfort like?

im using our mk1 mx5 as a daily drive atm, and the driving position is very comfortable. i cant comment on how the comfort of a standard one is because ours is all stiffened up as its a track day car.

[BBM]

You can get a Greddy bolt on kit for them, I've been considering getting one myself. Like Saxos have the predator diyautotune make a ready to go megasquirt ecu. Best place to start if you want that route is miataturbo.net (miata been the yanks name for it)

I would like to do it in the future like.

[saxova]

question for people who have drove one, whats the driving position and comfort like?

Small inside, im 6ft 3 n my knees nearly touch the wheel with seat all way back.. diddy gear stick, but RWD is fun ;)

[JoshB]

Cool cars in my opinion, but Mk1 is the only way to go... pop up headlights ftw ;)

1.8 is turbo ready too!

[Peter_D]

MX5's are for little nancy boys

[-shuggles-]

my mate had one but turbo'd it, really was a fun toy:y:

[MiniGibbo]

Not that i dislike these for example the white one Nicole posted i like however...

People who track day these FUCKING PISS ME OFF BIG TIME.. there the slowest heap closly followed by crawling on your face. If only i had a pound every time ive screamed at them GET OUT OF MY FUCKING WAY YOU USLESS SOFT TOP NANCY CUNT.

Rant over and to sum it up.. Great for the road not for the track.

[deans2k8]

if i got one..id have to turbo it :( i found a on the shelf turbo kit for £1119 or £1399 with vat the sneaky devils which aint too badly priced to be honest, comes with everything apart from pistons obviously but still cheaper than the saxo turbo kits from Cituning

[JoshB]

MX5's are for little nancy boys

Awww nooo, theyre great fun for the money they cost...

(then again I drive a mini)

Not that i dislike these for example the white one Nicole posted i like however...

People who track day these FUCKING PISS ME OFF BIG TIME.. there the slowest heap closly followed by crawling on your face. If only i had a pound every time ive screamed at them GET OUT OF MY FUCKING WAY YOU USLESS SOFT TOP NANCY CUNT.

Rant over and to sum it up.. Great for the road not for the track.

Haha, (in a Morpheous voice) I know exactly what you mean.

"I'm in 52 in a soft top MX5! I own the track!"

[deans2k8]

http://www.grahamgoode.com/website/parts.php?website=16&nav=60&item=11540001

said turbo kit mentioned earlier.

what else would be needed

ecu, forged pistons and rods?

[Jarhead]

I personally dont like them. And it always seems to be posh looking middle age men driving them.

That said I have never seen a modified one.

[Jay_]

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drift-car-projects-builds/113587-mints-boso-bashin-roadster-5.html


i want....

[CHIP]

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drift-cars-sale-private-sales/120202-drift-ready-mx5-slammed-flushish-torsen-typeii-lsd-caged.html

fookin sexy was looking at that one but blokes keepin it now :(

My god, i'm in love. Would love a mk1. Girly? Maybe but i don't care. Can look awesome and i've never heard someone who knows what they're on about call them regards driving.

EDIT: Just realised he's probably half hour away from me!

[DevilDamo]

I never really liked them... even the older ones. However, I recently saw a new one in white and it did look quite nice.

[auds]

Not really to my liking tbh :n:

[VTRelite]

1600's are wank

[deans2k8]

1600's are wank

yeah thats why id want to turbo one lol..standard 1600 is about the same speed as a vtr, and 1800's are about same as a vts.

hmmm 1800 turbo..? xP

[Jay_]

if you think they look gHey check out these threads....

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/media-section/75186-pic-request-mx-5s.html
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/media-section/59126-wide-arch-mx-5-pics-request.html



some of the pics in them made me sex wee.....

EDIT...

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2058181

honestly....398 pages.....

[deans2k8]

i think i might even just buy a 1600 even though its same speed as a vtr..and just slam it and bolt on some wide arches with some cheeky wheels ;) lol

[ukgaz]

if i got one..id have to turbo it :( i found a on the shelf turbo kit for £1119 or £1399 with vat the sneaky devils which aint too badly priced to be honest, comes with everything apart from pistons obviously but still cheaper than the saxo turbo kits from Cituning

Standard compression is supposedly meant to be good for upto 300bhp, just really need to change the clutch about 200 or will start to slip

Brilliant write up done here http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=4288

[baker556]

I'm pretty sure the 1600's are better to turbo as they were basically built for a turbo from the factory as they have better cooling so more aspired.

Personally really like them at first everyone's not so keen but with a few simple mods they become a really nice looking motor.

Can be picked up dirt cheap at around a grand on pistonheads, cheap RWD soft top fun what more could you want...there's a good thread on shed motorsport some guy with an mx-5, i shall try and find it.

Does anyone know if you have to keep the rear fogllight, it looks awful.

[MiniGibbo]

Yes if it's an import as jdm cars don't have rear fogs.

[jay-cook]

im also really looking into these ... but ive heard the 1.6's are pretty slow :s

[Jarhead]

I prefer the look of the S2000. Are they around the same performance?

I dont really know much about either car.

[Peter_D]

I prefer the look of the S2000. Are they around the same performance?

I dont really know much about either car.

LOL no, the S2000 is about 237bhp, and the JDM one is about 250bhp

0-60 about 6 secs, will probably pull to about 150mph

[webby]

i may have wangled myself a free jdm 1800. find out tomorrow

[TipTopTom]

i LOVE the early shape,
disgusting standard
but omg theyre gorgeous modified
i want a hardtop, was gunna be that instead of my del sol but went with the del sol

this with different wheels is :heart:
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Linhbergh%20Nguyen/Features/spotlight-the_miata_standard/IMG_7729.jpg

Try getting out of that and looking smooth! Ha

[deans2k8]

im also really looking into these ... but ive heard the 1.6's are pretty slow :s

book speed on a 1.6 0-60 9.4 top end i thinks around 125ish , which isnt so bad to be honest, about the same as a vtr..but speed isnt everything it just depends on what your looking for in a car, looks or speed

[BBM]

i may have wangled myself a free jdm 1800. find out tomorrow

How you done that?

[JonR93]

Love them, like how they are such an easy set up for turbo but most tuning parts need to be imported

[deans2k8]

Love them, like how they are such an easy set up for turbo but most tuning parts need to be imported

wrong, all parts for the mx5,eunos and miata are all the same part numbers etc, and they do tuning parts in the u.k