My Mazda MX5 S-Special Type II
Discussion
Hello
This is the first MX5 i've had after selling my MK2 Golf Ryder. Wanted a more fun car to drive and have heard good things about MX5'S so this seemed a good choice
At the moment it is pretty much a standard 1998 1.8 Mazda Eunos Roadster S-Special Type II, the only modifications on it are some KYB AGX shocks. Looked at a few different ones but loved this one as is in mint condition with only 83Km on it and has a full service history with it.
Got a few things I want to do with it, such as:
Fit new Coilovers
New wheels or get the BBS ones refurbed
New Brakes
New sports exhaust
Roll bars
And lots of other bits
Heres a few pics of it as it is at the moment:
This is the first MX5 i've had after selling my MK2 Golf Ryder. Wanted a more fun car to drive and have heard good things about MX5'S so this seemed a good choice
At the moment it is pretty much a standard 1998 1.8 Mazda Eunos Roadster S-Special Type II, the only modifications on it are some KYB AGX shocks. Looked at a few different ones but loved this one as is in mint condition with only 83Km on it and has a full service history with it.
Got a few things I want to do with it, such as:
Fit new Coilovers
New wheels or get the BBS ones refurbed
New Brakes
New sports exhaust
Roll bars
And lots of other bits
Heres a few pics of it as it is at the moment:
Just a small update.
I've owned it nearly a month now and have just been sorting out a few small things.
Started with fitting a new number plate plinth as old one was cracked at the top and was annoying me, eventually in time I will get the bumper smoothed and move the number plate
Old number plate plinth:
and new one fitted, looking alot better
Next brought some new Side Repeaters and Chrome bulbs to go with them:
Fitted to the car:
Think it will look better with some matching clear bumper reflectors for the front so they match the side repeaters.
I've owned it nearly a month now and have just been sorting out a few small things.
Started with fitting a new number plate plinth as old one was cracked at the top and was annoying me, eventually in time I will get the bumper smoothed and move the number plate
Old number plate plinth:
and new one fitted, looking alot better
Next brought some new Side Repeaters and Chrome bulbs to go with them:
Fitted to the car:
Think it will look better with some matching clear bumper reflectors for the front so they match the side repeaters.
Been enjoying driving the car, took it to North Wales for a few days and had a great time on some awesome roads, especially the Llanberis Pass :thumb-up:
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Came home and these were waiting for me -
Hoping to get these fitted this week, as the car needs lowering lol
Also received an induction kit that ive fitted and decided to paint the lettering on the rocker cover to match
Cars starting to come together, will post some more pics once its lowered
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Came home and these were waiting for me -
Hoping to get these fitted this week, as the car needs lowering lol
Also received an induction kit that ive fitted and decided to paint the lettering on the rocker cover to match
Cars starting to come together, will post some more pics once its lowered
Coilovers now fitted
Now:
My MX5 on new Coilovers by tim0854, on Flickr
Think it looks a lot better now
Now:
My MX5 on new Coilovers by tim0854, on Flickr
Think it looks a lot better now
VeeFour said:
I hate those spoilers - have one on mine and want to swap my boot lid for one without!
They stop you fitting a luggage rack.
That's a really nice example, though - aside from the spoiler.... what does an 'S-Special II' have over a 'standard' car?
Spoiler doesnt look too bad but have to agree I prefer them without spoilers so will have it removed at some point. They stop you fitting a luggage rack.
That's a really nice example, though - aside from the spoiler.... what does an 'S-Special II' have over a 'standard' car?
Not an expert on MX5'but the S-special comes with Strut braces at front and behind seats and also the colours only on this model and the RS version, not sure if theres any other differences.
Edited by tim0854 on Sunday 24th July 15:18
jazzybee said:
Was this at the Sunday Service this morning? Nice to see it. Quite unusual to get it on an R Plate - was a '96 Special Edition. Fantastic cars - I had one a few years back.
Yeah was at Sunday Service this morning, was some really nice cars there, just going through my photos at the moment So my exhaust tip has decided to fall off due to rust
My broken exhaust by Tim House Photography, on Flickr
But won this cheap on ebay a few months back but havnt got round to having it fitted, has a nice 3 1/2" tip on it so should look good
New exhaust by Tim House Photography, on Flickr
Cars going to garage next week to get a mid pipe made for it, so should have a more sporty sounding exhaust next week
My broken exhaust by Tim House Photography, on Flickr
But won this cheap on ebay a few months back but havnt got round to having it fitted, has a nice 3 1/2" tip on it so should look good
New exhaust by Tim House Photography, on Flickr
Cars going to garage next week to get a mid pipe made for it, so should have a more sporty sounding exhaust next week
Risotto said:
Montego Blue Metallic / Brilliant Black / Classic red / Chaste white
Bilstein dampers
15" BBS alloys
Rear spoiler
Thicker anti-roll bars
Front strut brace
The earlier ones had the Mazda Sensory Sound System (MSSS) with the 'bodysonic transducers' & headrest speakers but I think MSSS was phased out and wasn't available on late Mk1s.
I'm not sure if the steering wheel is original or not. They did start fitting airbags at the very end of Mk1 production so I guess it must be.
When I last had a Mk1, KYB AGX dampers were all the rage - have they fallen out of fashion now or were these particular ones knackered?
Cheers for the info, KYB's were good when they were on the car just wanted some coilovers so I could adjust the ride height Bilstein dampers
15" BBS alloys
Rear spoiler
Thicker anti-roll bars
Front strut brace
The earlier ones had the Mazda Sensory Sound System (MSSS) with the 'bodysonic transducers' & headrest speakers but I think MSSS was phased out and wasn't available on late Mk1s.
I'm not sure if the steering wheel is original or not. They did start fitting airbags at the very end of Mk1 production so I guess it must be.
When I last had a Mk1, KYB AGX dampers were all the rage - have they fallen out of fashion now or were these particular ones knackered?
Really pleased with how my new exhaust sounds, although I think i'll be using more fuel now
Got round to taking a few pics today
Straight Through pipe:
Work was done by DSB Mechanical Services near Billingshurst, really helpful and resonably priced, anyone needing custom exhaust work in the area should check them out, they also work on Ginnetta race cars so know what there doing.
Got them making me a De-cat pipe for it now
Got round to taking a few pics today
Straight Through pipe:
Work was done by DSB Mechanical Services near Billingshurst, really helpful and resonably priced, anyone needing custom exhaust work in the area should check them out, they also work on Ginnetta race cars so know what there doing.
Got them making me a De-cat pipe for it now
Stoatman said:
Cool car and cool mods. However have you thought of maybe a heat shield on the intake ?, the filter is really really close to the engine , must be a little toasty .
Thanks, have thought i need a heat shield but havnt been able to find one for it so probably going to have to make something up myself Gave the 5 a wash today and went out to take a few pics
S-Special MX5 by {House} Photography, on Flickr
S-Special Type II by {House} Photography, on Flickr
S-Special MX5 by {House} Photography, on Flickr
S-Special Type II by {House} Photography, on Flickr
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