2016 Mx5 Recaro - many modifications

[recaroroadster_oli]

Right, as a long time user of the forum I think it’s time I make and account and show you guys my ride. The story with this is simple, after 2 Mk1 Eunos roadsters and many rust issues I decided it was time to move on to something newer, I have loved the design of the ND ever since it was unveiled so the choice was easy. I broke my last highly modified Eunos for parts and used the money to place a decent deposit on this. Being a recaro edition it’s basically a top spec SportNav but with a few additional extras including the amazing seats.
Since owning it (around 15 months) I have spent an obscene amount on modifications that will not be to everyone’s taste, however the car drives fantastic and attracts attention everywhere it goes. So here are some pictures and a list of everything I have done so far. There will be many more updates! Oh yeah and advance warning, she has underglow, don’t cry. ????

Mx-5 ND Sport Recaro - Feature/Mod List

Wheels

• 17”x 7j Diamond cut Sport Recaro wheels (OEM)
• Michelin Pilot Supersport 4 205/40/17
• 20mm IL Motorsport spacers on front
• 25mm IL Motorsport spacers on rear
• Genuine Mazda valve cap kit

Suspension/Chassis

• Lowered 60mm on MeisterR CRD coilovers protected with MeisterR ARC (dampening 12fr/15r from full stiff)
• Rival Motorsports 350mm neoprene shock socks
• Laser wheel alignment by B-Smart autocentre
• Full underbody clean and multi stage dinitrol treatment performed by CBS Autos
• Cravenspeed delrin door bushings in red

Performance/Engine bay

• HKS Legamax Premium axleback exhaust with dual black chrome tips
• Genuine Mazda chrome red oil filler cap
• Moss Europe sound tube delete kit

Exterior

• 2 stage paint correction followed by Kamikaze Miyabi glass coating and Kamikaze Overcoat. All other surfaces coated using G-Techniq products. Process carried out by Altec Detailing
• Windows tinted (95% rear and 50% sides) by Expression Automotive using Sun-Tek films
• 95% tint sun-strip applied by Expression Automotive using Sun-Tek films
• Light smoke on tail lights, fog light reverse light, windblocker and reflectors applied by Expression Automotive
• Black chrome decals from TOMX5
• Private registration plate - “M31 ATA
• Jets Integral Kobe Ducktail rear spoiler painted piano black to match aerokit and bonded on - process carried out by RT Automotive
• Genuine Mazda clear wing reflectors front and rear (JDM/US only option) - De-lettered and polished by Altec Detailing and lightly smoked by Expression Automotive
• Diffuser fins added to rear lip
• Zunsport full mesh grill in black
• “Zunsport” badge replaced with “Recaro Edition” badge
• Carbon Miata Bumper duct covers painted piano black to match aerokit and bonded to bumper - process carried out by RT Automotive
• Rev9 Autosport/Genuine Mazda black chrome JDM emblems all round
• OEM style windblocker from Mx-5 things
• RGB Underglow kit with remote
• Sequential indicator kit with “fill up” sequence from Mx-5 things
• IL Motorsport Smoked side repeaters
• Side repeaters converted to Osram chrome bulbs
• Number plate lights converted to Samsung LED’s
• Front indicators converted to silver tech bulbs
• Reverse light converted to Philips X-Treme LED
• Foglight converted to 21 SMD LED
• Shortened (40cm) 4D “Krystal” gel number plates front and rear
• Genuine “Stubby” antenna

Interior

• Limited edition optional luxury Recaro floor mats with red stitching and logo
• Genuine Mazda Alcantara doorcards
• Genuine Mazda Alcantara gear gaiter
• Genuine Mazda Alcantara handbrake gaiter
• Genuine Mazda Alcantara centre console lid (JDM only option)
• Genuine JDM Baruta Alcantara centre console panel
• Genuine Mazda satin silver cup holder trim rings
• Genuine Mazda sill scuff plates
• Genuine Mazda interior LED pack (interior light and boot)
• Genuine Mazda welcome illumination pack in white with oem harness
• Genuine Mazda CX-3 inner red inner airvent rings
• Apple Car Play/Android Auto retrofitted with updated cables and USB ports
• Guardian Designs custom “Corsa D” steering wheel featuring charcoal alcantara, smooth black nappa leather grips, plum OEM colour matched stitching and “Bentley red” time attack centre stripe
• Raceseng “Ashiko” translucent red gearknob with gate 1 engraving
• Cravenspeed “Red Edition” machined billet tachometer dial
• Red chrome starter button surround
• Passenger airbag light overlay with “ST silhouette” from Mx-5 things
• RGB LED strips in footwells and under seats with remote
• Centre console shelf from Mx-5 things
• Genuine Mazda rubber boot liner
• Genuine Mazda RF USDM option boot tidy box
• Mini USB ice white “atmosphere” light

any questions I’d be happy to answer. Thanks for looking!

ETA: link removed.

Edited by Scrump on Sunday 27th October 19:51

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[MikeGoodwin]

Saw this on Facebook I think. Only complaint is there's not enough pictures. Please post more? Looks great

How's it handle after being decked that low ?

My wife has a 1.5 RF it's brilliant fun, prefered it to my old e92 m3. Thinking of getting the 184hp 2 litre in a year maybe

[Trevor555]

Great looking car.

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MikeGoodwin said:

Saw this on Facebook I think. Only complaint is there's not enough pictures. Please post more? Looks great

How's it handle after being decked that low ?

My wife has a 1.5 RF it's brilliant fun, prefered it to my old e92 m3. Thinking of getting the 184hp 2 litre in a year maybe

It handles fantastic on the Meisters! As you can imagine, a careful approach is required for speedbumps but it really is awesome to throw round corners! It was on lowering springs before these and the difference is night and day. These have made it feel like the car it should have from factory

[rustfalia]

1. bringneonsback

Looks great that. Spot on

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Trevor555 said:

Great looking car.

Thanks, much appreciated!

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rustfalia said:

#bringneonsback


Looks great that. Spot on

Indeed! And thank you!

[Feirny]

Looks alright that.

Are those units in the pictures in Baildon?

[recaroroadster_oli]

A little taste of what’s coming after winter...

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Feirny said:

Looks alright that.

Are those units in the pictures in Baildon?

Well spotted!

[renmure]

Looks good. Not all the mods are my taste but overall I think it works really well.

I was really keen for a red Recaro edition car when I was looking but none were available. I really liked the seats and the external bodykit but wasn't too keen on the upgraded alloys. In the end I just bought the recaro edition bodykit as a dealer special offer and had it fitted to my otherwise standard ND 2.0 Nav. They really are fun cars.

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renmure said:

Looks good. Not all the mods are my taste but overall I think it works really well.

I was really keen for a red Recaro edition car when I was looking but none were available. I really liked the seats and the external bodykit but wasn't too keen on the upgraded alloys. In the end I just bought the recaro edition bodykit as a dealer special offer and had it fitted to my otherwise standard ND 2.0 Nav. They really are fun cars.

The Mazdaspeed aero really does set it off, although most of mine will be replaced over time with more aggressive aftermarket items (I started with the spoiler). They are fantastic cars to drive but a suspension change really does make a world of difference. Coming from lowered mk1’s I genuinely felt like I was gonna fall out of it on the standard Bilstein setup with the roof down!

[samoht]

Looks great that low, you can really see what the designers were originally thinking with the shape now.

New wheels look well worthwhile to me too, I've never liked modern OEM wheels much.

[Gooly]

Looks great, Mazda smashed it with this gen MX5 and they look great when they have the fitment sorted.

[smithyithy]

Looks great mate and those new wheels will look lovely.

Only thing I would personally change is the reflectors.. I'd probably forego their functionality and colour-code them to be honest, but otherwise it looks spot on.

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samoht said:

Looks great that low, you can really see what the designers were originally thinking with the shape now.

New wheels look well worthwhile to me too, I've never liked modern OEM wheels much.

I really didn’t like the wheels at first but they have really grown on me, especially now there isn’t a viaduct sized arch gap. I cannot wait to fit the new ones next year although it’s going lower and will probably be a bit too “stance” for most people’s taste on here

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smithyithy said:

Looks great mate and those new wheels will look lovely.

Only thing I would personally change is the reflectors.. I'd probably forego their functionality and colour-code them to be honest, but otherwise it looks spot on.

I fitted the reflectors by choice as I thought the colour coded squares just looked like something was missing tbh, the U.K. cars come stock with colour coded blank plates, the US and JDM cars have reflectors, these are the JDM Mazdaspeed ones that have been wetsanded to remove the embossed lettering then tinted