I think a rollbar, or at least an upgrade to the stock ones would be my #1. Even if I don't plan on racing, and can get away with a smaller one.
@Hwy9292 ай бұрын
Good choice. I picked up my 2006 Winning Blue about 10 years ago. Since then... 2.5 swap with cams, Ohlins with 10/8K springs, urethane bushings, rear sway delete, Wilwood brakes, Weds 17x9-17 with 255 or 245 tires, Quaife LSD. MS replica front bumper and skirts, Sparco race seats and much more. Made 180 at the wheels. Great weekend and track toy. Recently added a Fab9 turbo that I'm working the kinks out of. Look at MeisterR coilovers Biggest issue you'll run into with the NCs and any engine mods is finding a responsive and reliable ecutek tuner. Looking forward to your adventure.
@RbNetEngr2 ай бұрын
My suggestions: 1. A Cipher steering wheel. The steering wheel is what you interact with constantly while you drive, and the Cipher wheel's shape is a huge improvement, if you drive with two hands on the wheel, at the 3 and 9 positions. If you are a driver who steers with your left hand on the top of the wheel (bad steering technique!) don't waste your money on a different steering wheel for "the look". 2. Spray those orange side markers on the front bumper with a gray tint paint. It makes a huge difference, and the side markers will still be visible at night. 3. I think that replacing the piano black center dash trim with one that's painted Winning Blue would look great. 4. Flyin' Miata door bushings. They improve the stiffness of the car, and their new (2nd generation) are only $20 for a pair. 5. Paint the silver rollbar hoop covers Winning Blue to match the dash suggestion (#3) 6. Add an auto dimming rearview mirror. I put a Gentex in, with a digital compass display. It was under $60, is a direct swap, and has three wires to hook up.
@Rollerhockeyshorts2 ай бұрын
Guardian > Cipher
@VUDINHFilm2 ай бұрын
Got a sub! Love the nc videos man. Driving a Honda crz now, but looking for a nc now. Drove a nb in the past and I just miss it.
@travdripdrip3822 ай бұрын
The stubby antenna was the very first mod I did to my NB2. It looked like a RC Car with the factory antenna going up and down Everytime you turned on the ignition 😂. Not sure if it's a issue on the NC but a shifter rebuild with the bronze bushing was the second and still two years later the most effective mod I've done. Instantly made the car feel better and just more fun.
@nathanielbemis21092 ай бұрын
Hello, I am a proponant of replacing the "piano black" interior parts with body color. That's what I would do with the fuel cap as well. Whatever, have fun in your new ride!
@ianjsallen100Ай бұрын
Hi from the UK, brilliant KZbin. IAM much like you just got our mx5 ,it's a NC 3.5 miyako, But only the 1.8 not the 2.0 . But living in Scotland UK , we don't have a lot of motorways ( freeways I think you call them ) Bur have some brilliant bach road's. I will be watching your follow up KZbins , looking forward to see what your mods , upgrades you will be ?. I think the NC is one of the best mx5 , would like to see what you think,in the UK it's the black sheep of the mx5's. But thank for your KZbin ian
@MatsGarage2 ай бұрын
That ending drone shot was niiiiiice.
@paulchappell2 ай бұрын
Will definitely be following along, too. My '13 PRHT is totally stock, but I'm thinking a few things should be changed . . .
@weakie872 ай бұрын
Congrats! Great pick up. I kinda like the exterior blue for the dash trim.
@shifu92762 ай бұрын
Following for the long term transformation. Keep er up bro. 👏
@mazboost2 ай бұрын
big tings coming ahh video
@Scars552 ай бұрын
I’ve got the center dash trim off my 08 that you can have to experiment with if you don’t want to chance ruining the original. I live near your brother so next time you’re in town I’d be happy to drop it by. Also I agree with a Cipher Steering Wheel upgrade, probably the best thing I’ve done to my NC3. Good luck and I’ll be following your progress.
@danielm60492 ай бұрын
I'll definitely be watching with interest as I have a '12 grand touring hard top that is bone stock except for the wiper switch and antenna.
@stevecrawford78142 ай бұрын
Watching this makes me want to make a few improvements on my 2008 SE.
@Bytesplice2 ай бұрын
Nice ride.
@mdw10002 ай бұрын
The old Mazdaspeed front end looks really good if you can find one and want to part with the cash. Progress springs and sway bars with Koni yellows are supposed to be a great choice
@garflblax2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing the build. I've just started to mod my '06... I am envious of your Air Conditioning, that's going to be a big job for me. I agree it needs a front splitter/lip. I'm leaning towards the Garage Vary one, but we'll see. I went full chrome delete (mine's True Red, so the chrome was a bit garish for my taste). For Spoilers, I like a duck tail so leaning towards Jet Stream for mine. Wheels are expensive so for me that's far in the future. I like the darker wheel look on your blue though, I hope you keep in that theme. Interior: I think you're right on about NC2+ door cards and centre console... those cup holders. Hope modding is as fun for you as it is for me, can't wait to see what you do!
@gaming4christ_12 ай бұрын
Definitely recommend a Cipher steering wheel. One of my favorite interior upgrades to my NC
@ipohtennischannel548214 күн бұрын
I think its great that people try to improve and 'personalize' the MX5 Miata. But the truth is that in engineering terms the professional engineers at Mazda got everything right. There are few modifications that can be carried out to improve the car.
@hogey742 ай бұрын
Mate hello from Brisbane where I'm sitting in my blue 06. Had it 5 years and it's been my daily. I got coilovers early on but reckon the best option probably would have been the FM full kit. This thing is a scalpel but lacks the balance of the OEM and probably the FM. I suggest checking out that kind of option as you get to know the car. Cheers John
@bobsmyth67062 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a 2006 silver that I bought this March. Looking forward to your mods. In the meantime, enjoy your little beast . Cheers from Canada
@Rollerhockeyshorts2 ай бұрын
Throwing boost at an NC1 may result in a rebuild to one with forged internals at some point. Skip that and go 2.5L if you're not spending time on the track in the high rev range. My 2.5 did 205 at the wheels and feels faster and better than my RFT2 turbo NC2.
@HeCute_2 ай бұрын
what size tires and wheels you running? any suspension mods?
@nolahahnshouse33892 ай бұрын
I’m in the market to buy a nc2 but mostly nc3.. selling my na8 to purchase a nc hopefully soon.
@blueberrycheesecakesupremo79472 ай бұрын
Go low and wide and you cant go wrong.
@achn2bАй бұрын
never lliked the look of rear spoilers on Miatas. Even the little lip spoilers, I just like the lines of the car without them.