mazda rs ltd mk1

[henri17]

Would like some advice on my new car? I have bought a rs ltd and she is gorgeous. Want to find some original seats as this model came with the original recaro ones? Would like to hear from other owners to let me know what they have work they have put into theirs?

Will upload an image today so you can see her

[Monumental]

henri17 said:

Want to find some original seats as this model came with the original recaro ones?

Hope you're feeling flush!

Here's mine, also missing the tasty Recaros

Not done much, TR Lane roll bar, Team Dynamics alloys, lip spoiler and a few other minor bits and pieces etc. Great fun on track!

[SimonV8ster]

Whats the spec of an RS ? Whats the difference over others ?

[denniswise9]

Courtesy of http://ox.mx5oc.co.uk/guide_eunos.htm


The RS Ltd spec is:

Montego Blue Mica, based on the S-Special plus
Recaro seats
Nardi steering wheel and Gear knob
Lightened flywheel
4.3:1 Final drive ratio
15inch Alloys
Torsen LSD
front strut brace

[hornetrider]

Don't see any point in paying a premium buying an R-Ltd or RS-Ltd and changing the wheels, seats etc. Just buy an S-Special if that's what you want to do.

[Monumental]

hornetrider said:

Don't see any point in paying a premium buying an R-Ltd or RS-Ltd and changing the wheels, seats etc. Just buy an S-Special if that's what you want to do.

...but what if you don't pay a premium because it doesn't have the original wheels and seats, it that OK?

[henri17]

she's going on the track - everyone has said the seats are like gold dust!!

[denniswise9]

On a side note, can you get a set of buckets to easily fit the MX5 with standard seat belts?

My current seats are breaking my left rib cage, there is no padding left and they don't hug me.

[hornetrider]

Monumental said:

...but what if you don't pay a premium because it doesn't have the original wheels and seats, it that OK?

I guess that's allowed

Call me sentimental but I like to see these special editions largely with original goodies. That said my R lost the wood wheel and gearstick and looked all the better for it.

[Evangelion]

My RS still has the original NArdi wheel and gearknob, although not fitted, and the original BBS wheels, agasin not fitted as I've replaced them with Rota RB's. Still got the rest on there, though - including the seats! However, they do need refurbishing and this will be done soon. They are definitely NOT for sale and never will be as there is in my view no point buying a special edition then separating it from everything that makes it special! If I ever sell it, all the bits that came off will go back on.

[MX-5 Lazza]

If it's for track use then you don't want the original seats anyway. They hold you a bit better but they are no lower than normal MX5 seats and the same money could get you a decent set of buckets.

[furtive]

My old RS-Ltd was missing the seats too sadly (was original in all other respects though). It had the standard cloth seats which were actually perfectly fine for track use.

[PATTERNPART]

Monumental said:

Not done much, TR Lane roll bar, Team Dynamics alloys, lip spoiler and a few other minor bits and pieces etc. Great fun on track!

Where did you get the lip spoiler please?

[skinny]

furtive said:

My old RS-Ltd was missing the seats too sadly (was original in all other respects though). It had the standard cloth seats which were actually perfectly fine for track use.

really? i thought they were rubbish for track use - there's no lateral support at all - i had to use my knees to brace my bottom half and hang onto the wheel (not ideal for steering) for my top half

[henri17]

thanks guys - being a single lady you have to ask these questions. I may just keep these seats then if it won't make it any lower - just thinking about the weight issue really. Only my second mx5 but I think i am going in the right direction ( and always mk1)

[MX-5 Lazza]

Weight saving on MX5s is overrated. Unless you can save a lot of weight by stripping it out it makes very little difference, almost certainly too little to really notice.

[Richyvrlimited]

skinny said:

really? i thought they were rubbish for track use - there's no lateral support at all - i had to use my knees to brace my bottom half and hang onto the wheel (not ideal for steering) for my top half

Maybe furtive doesn't drive very fast :P

I think the OEM seats are shocking for track-work personally. You're much more in control in a decent seats and harnesses.

[Monumental]

PATTERNPART said:

Where did you get the lip spoiler please?

I got it from MX5 parts during one of their discount weekends:

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product...

It's not cheap but it is a quality product and is flexible enough to absorb the odd knock.

[Monumental]

The standard cloth seats are acceptable on track if you do a foamectomy and fit a CG lock, better than the RS Ltd Recaros IMHO which aren't as supportive they look (although they look much nicer!).

[skinny]

henri17 said:

thanks guys - being a single lady you have to ask these questions. I may just keep these seats then if it won't make it any lower - just thinking about the weight issue really. Only my second mx5 but I think i am going in the right direction ( and always mk1)

the normal seats aren't massively heavy, they're only a bit of metal and foam - i reckon less than 20kg each.