A new advert has just been posted to the NZ MX5 Forum Classifieds. CATEGORY.....1. Cars for Sale SUBCATEGORY... NB (1998-2005) TITLE......... 10th Anniversary for sale DESCRIPTION... Unmodified 10AE- probably the rarest and most desirable limited edition MX5. You can use the following link to view t...

I have had a set on my NB for a few months now. Lots and lots of grip, wet or dry. A little noisy but then again the whole car is! Only real complaint is that they need very high tyre pressures in order not to sag in the middle. That it turn means a terrible ride. I am not 100% sure that the tradeof...

I tried Ultimate again at the MX5 OC track day this month. Actually the car did feel like it was pulling better, both on the road and the track. And as well as the circuit laps I got from Tauranga and back on one tank, so it seemed like a success.

Thanks. After further research the install seems like a major, which has put me off. There is a place that will do it professionally, but at the cost of over $1000!

Nick

So can anyone update this? I am very keen to install one and my question is whether they are compatible with cars with a speedo reading in kms? I know that it plugs into the ECU but what if the output is different (ie in MPH?)

Nick

Just remembered i didn't report back. Frankly I can't tell the difference on the 98 Octane, but given you are only supposed to get an extra BHP or two anyway I suppose you wouldn't expect to. I will keep using it for track days tho- for the very minor extra it costs it seems worth it on the off chan...

That is interesting and helpful! The track day is three weeks off, so i will report on the BP Ultimate/resetting ECU combo afterwards.

Nick

Thanks. But I wonder why you have to press the brake? Seems odd.

Hi Anyone know how to reset the ECU on my NB (10AE)? I assume you just unplug the batttery for quarter of an hour or so but someone must know for sure. The plan is to run a tank of 98 through next trackday. I know that is a controversial idea but apparently to give the best chance of any gain the ti...

I know there has been debate on other forums about the highly polished wheels on the 10AE pitting. So I thought people might be interested to know that i recently had some work done on mine by Arrow Wheels in Kelston, who say that they can refinish them as good as new. I took mine in because I had b...

I am also using the Mintex M1166 and Motul race fluid, from Racebrakes. Really excellent right from cold and great on the track, but very dusty. I have a 10AE with highly polished wheels so getting a bit sick of cleaning the dust off all the time.

I have an opportunity to enter my MX5 10AE in the Domain Hillclimb on Saturday, which would be fantastic. But...I need a race suit. Could anyone lend me one? Very happy to pay for the priviledge. I am about 6ft and weigh about 95kg.

Thanks

Nick

I have also been converted to the Mintex 1166 by the guys at Race Brakes. Just wanted more stopping for track days, and so far very happy with them. They work well right from cold and absolutely no fade at all at Pukekohe. The downside is lots of dust and expensive: $400 for the set, plus another $6...