Magnum's Supercharged Mk1 Eunos

[Marf]

Oh it won't put me off, just means I need to re-evaluate where I do the upgrades

[T S Magnum]

I'm now in the process of getting Mazda MX-5 changed to Eunos Roadster on the V5 so I can officially decat.

[skatty]

Just done the decat on mine last week, and took it in for the MOT today, to the same place it's had the last three MOT'S done, never with a problem with it being an Eunos, and the emissions, but this year, the MOT bloke looked up a book with engine codes in, which tell him if it's an import or not, if it's not an import it get's tested for emissions...

As mine says MX5 in the V5...............

[T S Magnum]

I'll let you know how it pans out but a guy on Nutz got the V5 changed and job was a good one.

[T S Magnum]

Little update - the V5 now says Eunos Roadster and this will be replacing the cat shortly...

[lindrup119]

Then we need a new video!

[House86]

Great looking car, wheels really suit it, got the same decat on mine should improve the sound a lot did on mine

Edited by House86 on Sunday 13th January 19:06

[T S Magnum]

Cheers guys. I hope it does up the dB a bit without raspy boy racer effects.

[T S Magnum]

At a North East PH meet in Corbridge last year:

[Max M4X WW]

What's the deal with the V5 then? Mine is an import and badged 'Mazda Roadster' and MX-5 on the V5.

[T S Magnum]

I may be wrong but I think it's if the car is older than '95, you can contact Mazda UK who will help get the DVLA to 'correct' the V5 to say Eunos Roadster. This then confirms to any MOT centre that the car is an import and only has to pass much higher emissions thresholds (i.e. cat can come off).

I'll soon find out when I come to MOT time in April.

[5paul5]

I thought all cars made from 93 on had to be fitted with a cat for the mot ?

[T S Magnum]

Don't know the wider picture but a few people in internetland with MX-5s older than 95 have got through without the moggy.

[T S Magnum]

Bodywork update:

Due to some, ahem, minor rust issues and a general desire for a paint refresh / slight colour change, the Eunos went on holiday to Deepcar Autobodies recently. Not the nearest bodyshop to Whitley Bay admittedly but they rightfully have a great reputation for MX-5 work:









I will get some better 'after' pics soon.

Also had a few body features removed to give smoother look. See if you can spot...

Dave and his team did a top quality job. Very chuffed with the outcome.

Edited by T S Magnum on Thursday 22 February 08:35

[Meoricin]

That looks fantastic.

[RobCrezz]

5paul5 said:

I thought all cars made from 93 on had to be fitted with a cat for the mot ?

Nope, just have to be able to pass the emissions test, which many cars need to be able to pass it, but some don't.

[T S Magnum]

RobCrezz said:

5paul5 said:

I thought all cars made from 93 on had to be fitted with a cat for the mot ?

Nope, just have to be able to pass the emissions test, which many cars need to be able to pass it, but some don't.

Yep, as an update on this, mine passed fine with decat fitted.

[Podie]

Meoricin said:

That looks fantastic.

Agreed - one of the micest I've seen for a long, long time.

[RobCrezz]

T S Magnum said:

RobCrezz said:

5paul5 said:

I thought all cars made from 93 on had to be fitted with a cat for the mot ?

Nope, just have to be able to pass the emissions test, which many cars need to be able to pass it, but some don't.

Yep, as an update on this, mine passed fine with decat fitted.

Good job!

I like this build and the use of megasquirt. When do you think you will up the boost? I bet its a nice drive at the moment without feeling overpowered.

[T S Magnum]

Wow, big thanks for all the praise.

I won't be touching the motor for a while I don't think. I currently feels great (and sounds even better). About as quick as the 182 but a lot lower, noisier and more of an event. I don't really have an urge to change anything!