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[Evangelion]

I don't usually like white, but it seems to suit that one. You've lowered it as well haven't you? Looks so much better.

[JoeyD]

Yes, lowered on Tein Monosport coilovers. Quite stiff for road use, I would quite like to try Ohlins if I were to buy again!

[HorneyMX5]

I've got a new job and there's a few mk4 Recaros already floating around the used market. Very tempting. Need to see out my probation period first.

[TotalControl]

JoeyD said:

My NC3 Recaro. 6th MX5 I've owned... lol.

Not really a Mk3 fan but I'm really liking what you've done to this. Lovely stance.

[The Goat]

I'll be collecting this on Saturday morning, my first MX5 having owned a string of Japanese cars (2 Impreza wrx, a Legacy twin turbo gt wagon, an S14a 200sx and an MR2 Turbo coupe).

It's an itch I've been wanting to scratch for years and cannot wait to get back into a rwd car

[The Goat]

JoeyD said:

My NC3 Recaro. 6th MX5 I've owned... lol.

Beautiful!
I love the facelift Mk3, looks great lowered with those rims and those seats look the business!.

[HorneyMX5]

The Goat said:

I'll be collecting this on Saturday morning, my first MX5 having owned a string of Japanese cars (2 Impreza wrx, a Legacy twin turbo gt wagon, an S14a 200sx and an MR2 Turbo coupe).

It's an itch I've been wanting to scratch for years and cannot wait to get back into a rwd car

Looks nice. Good spec with the Bose and AC. That's crazy low mileage for an 07 as well.

Not sure what your plans are but I can highly recommend swapping out the ARBs for RX8 "yellow dot" ones with a fresh set of drop links. You can pick up the ARBs for less than £50'on eBay and the drop links in these rattle badly when worn. Totally transformed my 2.0 Sport.

They all need lowering as well. Tons of options but I've been dead happy with my eibach lowering springs on the standard dampers. They were a dealer fit option when new and can be got from MX5parts for £150.

If you're down south at all there's a bunch of us meeting up at Skuzzle Motorsport in Winchester for a Rolling Road Day next Saturday. BBQ and everything!

Enjoy the car.

[HorneyMX5]

Actually looking at the pics it looks to already be the ride height of the factory lowering springs.

[The Goat]

HorneyMX5 said:

Looks nice. Good spec with the Bose and AC. That's crazy low mileage for an 07 as well.

Not sure what your plans are but I can highly recommend swapping out the ARBs for RX8 "yellow dot" ones with a fresh set of drop links. You can pick up the ARBs for less than £50'on eBay and the drop links in these rattle badly when worn. Totally transformed my 2.0 Sport.

They all need lowering as well. Tons of options but I've been dead happy with my eibach lowering springs on the standard dampers. They were a dealer fit option when new and can be got from MX5parts for £150.

If you're down south at all there's a bunch of us meeting up at Skuzzle Motorsport in Winchester for a Rolling Road Day next Saturday. BBQ and everything!

Enjoy the car.

Thanks mate, because of the overall condition of the car and the low mileage I am planning to keep the car as original as possible although I had read that Mazda raised the ride height by 30mm to pass pedestrian safety tests so I already decided I would be fitting some -30mm eibach springs but like you say this car looks like it's been lowered already, hopefully saving me the bother
The only other improvement planned is an RX8 wiper stalk with the variable intermittent.
I am on the south coast, actually lived in Winchester most of my life but I'm nearer Portsmouth these days, unfortunately I'm away next weekend so won't be able to make the Skuzzle meet but will be trying to get to a few meets in the future;)

[JoeyD]

TotalControl said:

Not really a Mk3 fan but I'm really liking what you've done to this. Lovely stance.

The Goat said:

Beautiful!
I love the facelift Mk3, looks great lowered with those rims and those seats look the business!.

Thanks chaps! Just fitted a Carbon front lip to finish off the exterior.

[Seb27]

^^ that's lovely!

I bought this a few weeks ago as a standard mk3 2.0 sport. I've had the wheels redone dark grey, fitted Meister R's, a GO Perform exhaust and lots of service items, and is currently looking like this, I love it

[HorneyMX5]

Best colour.

[watchnut]

SMOKIN....LIKE THE WHEELS

[mei]

Just realised I've never posted my 5s here

Previous car:


and the current one:

[Gretchen]

[BenLowden]

JoeyD said:

My NC3 Recaro. 6th MX5 I've owned... lol.

Holy moly! The NC MX-5 has just shot up on my shortlist. That looks stunning. Where did you get the carbon spoiler and front splitter from?

[JoeyD]

BenLowden said:

Holy moly! The NC MX-5 has just shot up on my shortlist. That looks stunning. Where did you get the carbon spoiler and front splitter from?

Ha thanks! From www.carbonmiata.com
Front splitter was a proper ballache to fit though, not easy at all!

Now remapped and aligned. 180hp makes this seriously good fun!

[RowntreesCabana]

Edited by RowntreesCabana on Friday 31st March 00:43

[Random Hero]

Far from a standard Mk1 (and potentially at risk of abuse for the mods), here`s what I`ve been building for the past couple of years. I managed two track days at the back of last year and I`m entered into a few sprint series this year.

[wack]

Picked up my new to me BBR200 mk 3 on Friday from Aberdeen, has a VERY enjoyable 3 days in the Highlands with it , deserted roads , not seen a speed camera or a radar trap anywhere