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- Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:03 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Post pics of your MX5!
- Replies: 183
- Views: 121547
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:21 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Taupo Driver Traing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8105
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:24 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Taupo Driver Traing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8105
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:14 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Taupo Driver Traing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8105
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: new tyres on the NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6282
I should also have mentioned that I have had Toyos on my previous MX5s. I had ToyoT1S on 17 inch rims on mt yellow 94NA, Toyo TiR on 17 inch rims on my yellow 2001 NB. The T1S were very good, the T1R an improvement and it already seems the C1s another step up. No, I don't work for Toyo, I just find ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:29 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: new tyres on the NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6282
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:04 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: new tyres on the NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6282
new tyres on the NC
Finally after wearing out the original equipment 205/45 x17 Michelins, I have now replaced them with 215/45 x17 Toyo C1S. These are the latest unidirectional tyres from Toyo. The reason for going 215 is 1, they fit, 2, a slightly higher sidewall which doesn't thump on potholes etc, 3, it means the s...
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:46 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Identifying Suspension Modifications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4922
Hi James, The RS NC stock springs are black. I replaced the springs on my NC at 4k to lower and get a "sportier" feel to the handling. Ihave been very happy with the outcome. If that is the original tyres, they have got exceptional wear from them. The original Michelin tyres that came on most early ...
- Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:16 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: Opinion on Tien suspension
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3432
I had Teins on my 2001 NB. They damping was adjustable at the top of the shock by a knob that turned about 20 'clicks'. For the street, I had them set about 3 clicks from soft, so there was plenty of stifness to play with on the track.They were only adjustable for height by taking them apart and res...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: what is my model called
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7766
In 92/93 there were 3 black options, S special with bilsteins, BBs alloys, Nardi steering wheel and gearknob and MSSS sound system. V special with tan leather, cd player, Nardi wood steering wheel and gearknob and polished alloy speaker kickplates. S limited with red leather, gold BBS alloys, MSSS s...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:15 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: NC Exhaust Note
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12443
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:58 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: 2004 MX5 factory turbo model?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9521
Although i haven't owned one myself, I do have some experience as my brother owned one from new at the same time as I had a 2001 non turbo. We did do comparisons on a few occasions. The turbo isn't a high boost turbo, so there isn't too much stress on components and should still be very reliable. Fr...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:29 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: NC Exhaust Note
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12443
The Miata forum in the USA seems to like the Roadstersport 2 rear muffler the best. Read about it in the link below. As it says, they have taken a lot of time and effort to get it right, so I think that our "local" exhaust companies wouldn't be able to come up with anything near as good. However the...
- Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: 2001 Sunburst Yellow Web tune MX5's
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6570
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: 2001 Sunburst Yellow Web tune MX5's
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6570
i only know of your Auto and the Manual one that I owned for about 3 years. I sold it to people in Auckland who joined the MX5 club. In the time I owned it, I never saw or heard of another in NZ. A friend who imports cars and is a club member tried to buy one in Japan about 3 years ago but the aucti...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:52 pm
- Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
- Topic: NC Exhaust Note
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12443
I have had my NC for a couple of years and would also like a "sportier' exhaust note. I have followed the USA Miata forum on this topic and there is a lot of different opinions re what works best. if you don't get it right, you can end up with a lot of droning or "popping". Some say that removing th...
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:05 pm
- Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
- Topic: help! ARE MY WINTER TYRES TOO BIG?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6500
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:16 am
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Who is going to the MX5 Club Driver training day this w/end?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6654
If anyone that took photos, has any of my blue NC on the track could you please email them to me gtucker@tiptop.co.nz.
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:52 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: 20 years of the MX5
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4210
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:25 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Replacement tan soft top
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5132
Dr Don. Don Mclean at Autoway Services in Frankton, Hamilton replaces hoods. He is a club member and currently owns at least 4 MX5s. There aint much he doesn't know about them. He owns 2 turboed cars - one has 300bhp at the wheels, and also has a 13B rotary powered one. Talking to Don and seeing the...
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:44 pm
- Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
- Topic: NC Bose MEDIA button?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10482
Hi Grant. Welcome to the wonderful world of NC ownership. My import RS also has the Bose stereo with MEDIA button that does nothing. Although it does play MP3s. Rather than repeat what others in USA have said, if you do a search (media button) on the Miata forum in the NC section, you will find the ...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: Elise vs MX5
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6156
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:49 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: A few queries, any help appreciated.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21751
Gordon + Skam, thanks for your insightful posts. Gordon when you say that the Toyo's were streets ahead, in what way? Progressive breakaway? grip? ride? tramlining? I'm not after the most grip, even my old Turanza's hang on gamely, which is more a product of the MK2.5's power to tyre size mismatch ...
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: MX5 Discussion
- Topic: A few queries, any help appreciated.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21751
My previous car was a 2.5 with 17s. I tried other tyres first before I put Toyo T1Rs on. The T1Rs were streets (pun) ahead. I now have a NC and will replace the standard 17in Michelins (poor wet grip) with Toyos soon. I did the foamectomy with some success. I also put more foam in the front bolster ...
- Sun May 18, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Chat
- Topic: photoshop fun!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3842