MX5 Urgent help needed

[andy g bmth]

Hi

i've just bought a MX5 which is lovely and should be taking delivery at the weekend, however...............

despite being assured its a uk model, i'm not so sure.

Its a 2001 1.8 S-vt Sport

does anyone know much about this model and is it a uk or import?

cheers

andy

[flat_steve]

They sold the SVT sport on these shores (S=Sport, VT=Variable valve timing), easy way to tell is to look at the numberplate at the back, if it's square it's an import.

[andy g bmth]

It looks like a uk one & after a bit more research i believe it is but the heated seats and being described a s-vt (which i haven't heard of before) was a little bit worrying.

How does the 1.8 sport s-vt (or whatever it is) lie with regards to models?

eg: With my Lotus Elise, you have basic elise, 111r, 11s etc etc

any info would be a big help

cheers

andy

[benjc]

Who described it as an S-VT? Sounds like the salesperson or whoever was just "bigging up" a 1.8is.

Have a look on the V5, if date of first registration and and date of first registration in the uk differ then you have an import.

Heated seats were an option on uk cars, so not that out of the ordinary.

Oh, and on the mk 2 it goes 1.6i, 1.8i, 1.8is and then there are a shed load of "limited editions" with varying levels of equipment and bling...



>> Edited by benjc as he keeps on thinking of more bit to add

>> Edited by benjc on Thursday 20th April 14:27

[andy g bmth]

Its registered on the V5 as S-VT as described by Mazda as one.

[PJLarge]

Just check the chassis number. If it's a UK motor it'll begin JMZN**************** IIRC. Imports begin NA / NB.

[PJLarge]

Sorry just realised it could be a Euro import too. I'd call Mazda Customer Services armed with the chassis number, they'll tell you what it is for sure.

Phil.

[andy g bmth]

Its def UK - just found that out.

Just need to know abit more about the model in relationship with others available.

Is there a specific one that you should go for in terms of kit and driveability?

[greg_D]

mine is an s-vt sport, it is definately a UK model,
btw. top of the range, 16" wheels, heated leather, 6 sp box, newer engine, bilstein suspension as standard, braced engine bay and loads of other bits and bobs.

Nice car.

BTW, i am getting a BEGI turbo kit fitted to mine shortly to counter the only issue i have with the car, speed.

Greg

[benjc]

As far as I was concerned all 1.8 mx5s 2001 onwards had the s-vt engine.

It doesn't denote whether it's a "sport" model (like yours IS greg)or not.

[andy g bmth]

cheers for the info.

The turbo options sounds interesting - do you have any costings on it as coming from a Lotus Elise, the creature comforts have gone up dramatically but the speed/ acceleration has gone down.

Apart from that, quite impressed at how they handle.

[apprentice]

The designation "S-VT Sport" will be as it appears on the V5C registration document for a UK 1.8i Sport.

Spec is as per greg D's thread and was the top of the range as far as stated for standard production cars and is readily distiguished by its 6speed gearbox.

[benjc]

andy g bmth said:

cheers for the info. The turbo options sounds interesting - do you have any costings on it as coming from a Lotus Elise, the creature comforts have gone up dramatically but the speed/ acceleration has gone down. Apart from that, quite impressed at how they handle.

Have a look at www.flyinmiata.com for more info. Turbo kits enabling anything from 190hp to 300hp, also have a look at www.brperformance.com for superchargers.

UK retailers are www.performance5.com and www.tracktec.co.uk

[greg_D]

also you want to look at www.MX5mad.com, the internet trading name of "everything mx5"
I have just this minute ardered the stage 3 kit off them which is as much as the stock internals can take on a T28 turbo and i have been guaranteed 265rwhp (over 300 at the fly) for less than £4k fitted. (i am not going to run anywhere near that much boost straight away to keep the clutch going for a while as the missus is cribbing enough as a further £500 for a clutch wouldn't go down too well)

you can get different packages starting from 165 rwhp (200 fly)

hope this helps

Greg

[juzzyp]

Ummmm the stock internals on the MK1 can take alot more than what the MK2 internals can take??!!

300bhp at the fly might be a bit too much for your engines internals or drivetrain in standard form and I hope you're bolting some kind of piggyback ECU on......Enjoy it while it lasts!!

Have you looked at supercharger options from BRP for your MX5 Andy, also makes the 5 fly along, have a chat as mentined to Performance 5 or Tracktec, can be found via Google.



>> Edited by juzzyp on Friday 21st April 12:23

[benjc]

greg_D said:

(over 300 at the fly)

Woah there Lesley!

That is a VERY large number to be firing around on stock internals.... Bear in mind that Steve Willington's built 2.0l stroker with a tec3r, discopotato and about £20k thrown at it makes about 320bhp on dll.....

[andy g bmth]

juzzyp said:

Ummmm the stock internals on the MK1 can take alot more than what the MK2 internals can take??!! 300bhp at the fly might be a bit too much for your engines internals or drivetrain in standard form and I hope you're bolting some kind of piggyback ECU on......Enjoy it while it lasts!! Have you looked at supercharger options from BRP for your MX5 Andy, also makes the 5 fly along, have a chat as mentined to Performance 5 or Tracktec, can be found via Google. >> Edited by juzzyp on Friday 21st April 12:23

cheers mate

looks like i'll be doing some research.

If anyone is looking for a Lotus Elise, give me a shout. (would love to keep it but work mileage changes have made me buy something more sensible - 5 series and have the MX5 as a weekend/ office toy)

[greg_D]

juzzyp said:

Ummmm the stock internals on the MK1 can take alot more than what the MK2 internals can take??!! 300bhp at the fly might be a bit too much for your engines internals or drivetrain in standard form and I hope you're bolting some kind of piggyback ECU on......Enjoy it while it lasts!! Have you looked at supercharger options from BRP for your MX5 Andy, also makes the 5 fly along, have a chat as mentined to Performance 5 or Tracktec, can be found via Google. >> Edited by juzzyp on Friday 21st April 12:23

cheers for the concern, but the price i mentioned includes fully mapped replacement ECU and hosepipe injectors, it is most certainly not a bodge job, point taken about the gearbox though, i will have to look into that some more before upping the boost.

and if the worst happens, there is warranty with the kit!!!!!