RE: Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro Edition
Discussion
hornetrider said:
I got as far as emailing a few in Holland and Germany about availability of seats as I fancied a swap, but I never heard back and didn't pursue it.
Recaros in mk3 are as scarce as hen's teeth, last time I've seen a pair on ebay they've fetched over 2000 euros (used, but decent condition).matpilch said:
hornetrider said:
I got as far as emailing a few in Holland and Germany about availability of seats as I fancied a swap, but I never heard back and didn't pursue it.
Recaros in mk3 are as scarce as hen's teeth, last time I've seen a pair on ebay they've fetched over 2000 euros (used, but decent condition).matpilch said:
hornetrider said:
they had never been available in the UK
all I know they were available on some special editions in Germany and on final edition in Poland (around 20 or so sold) plus obviously in Japan
Quite surprising I got no answers...
rotarymazda said:
I was in the US at that time and don't remember such a thing. I ended up fitting an M45 supercharger kit.
There were Mk1 Japanese versions with superchargers (B-Spec) and possibly some M- versions.
The mk2 had a Mazdaspeed version http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mazdaspeed-mx-...There were Mk1 Japanese versions with superchargers (B-Spec) and possibly some M- versions.
A similar version was also sold in Australia and NZ in very limited numbers.
I own a 1.8i roadster. I like driving with the roof down as much as possible. Driving a Z4 or SLK is not a good look, especially with the roof down. The MX-5 has the advantage of modesty. I don't know of any other car that even comes close to managing this. I also think a toy car has to be a convertible. Maybe a z370?
Edmundo2 said:
Mk 1 and Mk2's look like great cheap fun for £2.5k but I can't understand how anybody looking for a sports car could spend £25k on one of these and not feel slightly underwhelmed when said budget could buy all manner of nearly new cars that have that extra bit of grunt that really complements a good chassis and completes the package. I know it's not all about speed and you'd always have the base model if desired but I can't help thinking 200bhp, ( or even 175bhp ), in a 1000kg limited edition car which is good looking, small nimble, cheap to run and practical is a cracking recipe? 130 bhp per ton less so.
What other sports cars can you buy for the money with more power though?Personally I thought the 2.0 litre went very well, more than quick enough for it's intended use.
I know for the money you could consider a used Elise, but tbh you probably aren't likely to get the same finance deals, so unless you are a cash buyer or take a private loan, then the MX is simply easier to buy.
And as much as I love the Elise, I'm sure the MX would be the easier car to live with daily.
As mentioned, the original RS-Ltd Mk1 came with a few nice tweaks including a lightened flywheel and Torsen lsd with shorter final drive ratios, Bilstein suspension plus very light 15" BBS alloy wheels. I've owned quite a few RS-Ltds (thats one of my cars in the article here) and they always seem to just drive 10% better than a standard Eunos.
zpat said:
Rather have a GT86 for £25k. A car that has sold very poorly because it's too pricey.
A used MX5 is 10% of the cost of a new one and 90% as much fun.
for £25k Mazda should be offering a folding hard top and then some!
So what used mk4 mx-5 is 10% the cost. As frankly I'm just not interested in the earlier mk's. A used MX5 is 10% of the cost of a new one and 90% as much fun.
for £25k Mazda should be offering a folding hard top and then some!
I like the seats but hate those stick on body kit parts on this limited edition MX5, but then again I've never liked additional spoilers or skirts etc on any MX5s.
Speed wise, I have the slowest series 3 model - a pre- facelift but coupe roofed 1.8. The only upgrade it has is the ebach pro kit, which I believe was an option when new anyway. Anyway, I do feel this model could easily handle a lot more power but it does drive so very well - everything working in such harmony and practical enough for every dayI don't want to risk spoiling it. It took me 2.5 years to eventually decide on the ebach pro springs so worried was I it would do more harm than good - if you're interested the good is definitely sharper handling and undoubtably better looks. The bad is less tolerance when it comes to speed bumps which was disappointing given the fairly modest change. Every change come at a price.
When I'm eventually in a position to replace it, the new model should be available widely second hand and I think any current 2.0 version will be the perfect 'upgrade'. I don't think Mazda will make their own hotter version though - there's BBR, and many others for that and I am sure they'll soon get to work on some interesting options (at a price).
Speed wise, I have the slowest series 3 model - a pre- facelift but coupe roofed 1.8. The only upgrade it has is the ebach pro kit, which I believe was an option when new anyway. Anyway, I do feel this model could easily handle a lot more power but it does drive so very well - everything working in such harmony and practical enough for every dayI don't want to risk spoiling it. It took me 2.5 years to eventually decide on the ebach pro springs so worried was I it would do more harm than good - if you're interested the good is definitely sharper handling and undoubtably better looks. The bad is less tolerance when it comes to speed bumps which was disappointing given the fairly modest change. Every change come at a price.
When I'm eventually in a position to replace it, the new model should be available widely second hand and I think any current 2.0 version will be the perfect 'upgrade'. I don't think Mazda will make their own hotter version though - there's BBR, and many others for that and I am sure they'll soon get to work on some interesting options (at a price).
adetri said:
Speed wise, I have the slowest series 3 model - a pre- facelift but coupe roofed 1.8. The only upgrade it has is the ebach pro kit, which I believe was an option when new anyway. Anyway, I do feel this model could easily handle a lot more power but it does drive so very well - everything working in such harmony and practical enough for every dayI don't want to risk spoiling it. It took me 2.5 years to eventually decide on the ebach pro springs so worried was I it would do more harm than good - if you're interested the good is definitely sharper handling and undoubtably better looks. The bad is less tolerance when it comes to speed bumps which was disappointing given the fairly modest change. Every change come at a price.
you should also consider RX-8 anti roll bars. cost peanuts but further improves handling by reducing leaning in corners. try the 'yellow dot' hardness level, recognized by having, guess what, a yellow dot spray painted on the side.Just picked up ours. One of the best balanced cars money can buy IMO. Cracking chassis on B roads, just flows and lets you attack a road. Also lovely cammy bit above 5,000 rpm (vtech kicked in yo). Don't write this car off, take one out for drive. The seats and the alcantara really make it much more special too.
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