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by mark » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 5:48 +0000
hi lads and lasses , with all the new newbies and all the unsure members ( myself included ) what do the more experienced lads and lasses believe are the top 10 improvements for the money possible to a standard mx5
so far i've gone down a traditional route of full service, fitted new plugs and improved magnecore electrosport 80 leads and a k&n air filter
many thanks mark
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by leamyj » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 6:06 +0000
Usual suspects of mods would include:wheels/tyres/suspension/I.C.E./Turbo/foglights/bling/hardtop etc., Anyone else wish to add to the list?? John P.S. Forgot the playstation...eh,PJ?? 
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by sidewaysreilly » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 6:10 +0000
ejector seat for nervous passengers¬¬¬¬¬¬Grrrrrrr
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by johnv » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 6:13 +0000
a nice warm fleece and wooley hat
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by barney » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 7:53 +0000
have the hat, waiting for the fleece 
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by barney » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 7:54 +0000
strut braces and chassis braces
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by Medic5 » Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:51 +0000
Flash to pass diode (Standard mod  )
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by gunners5 » Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:29 +0000
I would say definitely for a MK1 is a total suspension overhaul especially the bushes.I replaced mine with polybushes and a proper suspenion set up its like a new car, its just a shame we have such shitty roads in the poxy country on smooth twisty roads its unreal. You will start off spending feck all the next thing you know you have pumped in thousands its a really expensive hobby once you start the spending.
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by aquarian5 » Sun, 08 Nov 2009 4:23 +0000
sidewaysreilly wrote:ejector seat for nervous passengers¬¬¬¬¬¬Grrrrrrr
...Ya a very large....'OH Jesus' grab Handle too..... gunners5 wrote:I would say definitely for a MK1 is a total suspension overhaul especially the bushes.I replaced mine with polybushes and a proper suspenion set up its like a new car, its just a shame we have such shitty roads in the poxy country on smooth twisty roads its unreal. You will start off spending feck all the next thing you know you have pumped in thousands its a really expensive hobby once you start the spending.
.......Yes definitely would recommend the KYB adjustable shocks all round they make a HUGE difference over the standard setup.... Also a good stereo...hardtop for the winter months....good choice of rubber....and thats just for starters.... Regards John.
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by ger » Mon, 09 Nov 2009 5:48 +0000
14 degree timing - free NGK Long reach plugs - 20 euro Decat - 50 euro ish decent manifold and cat back system. Cold air setup or heat shield for you k&n Kyb AGX shocks Stiffer springs, dont go too low its a headache good 4 wheel alignment (lanny settings) 50 euro Toyo T1r's 300 euro Turbo or supercharger
Dont forget to put decent oil in the engine, gearbox and diff. The diff oil has probably never been changed, I use silkolene, redline is good too, and magnatec in the engine.
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by franksm » Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:09 +0000
1. Proper alarm; anyone that doesn't have one is fooling themselves, the early MX5s can be hotwired with 2 paperclips. 2. oil change, fuel/oil/air filter change, new plugs and leads 3. Good tyres - Toyo Proxes 4. JR Cold Air Intake (proper induction box, not one of the U-bend versions) 5. JR 4-2-1 ceramic exhaust manifold/downpipe. Spine-tingling noise when partnered with the JR-CAI 6. Powerflex Polybushes 7. Momo steering wheel and Voodoo knob combo 8. KYB AGX adjustable shocks 9. Headrest speakers (any, they all help) 10. Flyin' Miata FMII turbo, good smooth power out of the box
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by TeenaG » Wed, 11 Nov 2009 3:03 +0000
mmmm headrest speakers for the mk1. That's what I need. Someone told me there are two small speakers in each headrest, and Mazda are looking for €95 for each one! Anybody tell me what exactly I'm looking for, and how I can do it cheaper that that?
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by leamyj » Wed, 11 Nov 2009 8:04 +0000
Teena, check out e-bay.
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by Steve » Wed, 11 Nov 2009 9:44 +0000
TeenaG wrote:mmmm headrest speakers for the mk1. That's what I need. Someone told me there are two small speakers in each headrest, and Mazda are looking for €95 for each one! Anybody tell me what exactly I'm looking for, and how I can do it cheaper that that?
unzip the headrest cover to see the speakers. 4inch speakers will fit after trimming some foam. Steve
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by mark » Wed, 11 Nov 2009 4:51 +0000
thanks lads/lasses will start going though the list , interested in the suspension mods , done the headrest speakers and they are definitely worth the 30 mins work Teena here's a link http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php? ... ntry360855i got mine from mx5parts but any car audio place should stock the speakers for around 20euro a pair http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/388thanks mark
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