Description
Come for a test drive!
Here is my well kept MX-5, which I have had stock since 2020. Since then, I have installed a Bofi Racing TD04 kit, and spend countless years fine tuning this beast to handle both road and track. It has also had many many retunes and dyno runs to perfect the HP without sending into rod bending territory.
In the Engine bay:
ME442 With Wideband controller
Forge twin-piston BOV
TD04
FIC 650cc injectors
MAC boost controller solenoid
G19 Manifold and Downpipe (2.5")
230mm intercooler
NGK Iridium induction spark plugs
TD04 waterline kit
TD04 oil feed kit
TD04 oil drain kit
TD04 gasket set
Intake air temperature sensor
Pre-clocked TD04-13T turbocharger
Eight Nine EGR blanking kit
MAF loom to IAT connector
RamAir Filter
Exedy Clutch (good for 500bhp)
200pci Sports Cat
In the cab:
Turbosmart Boost guage
KODE limited edition adoniser steering wheel with adapter
IL motorsport sequential sidelights
Recent work:
Full head skim and gasket (over sized to run lower compression ratio)
K&N Oil, filter, Ram air air filter, coolant, brake fluid clutch fluid (redline) and brake bleed, transmission fluid, differential fluid
Fuel filter
All brake pads (Roddingsons)
Tires changed on MOT (running TOYO PROXIES)
Welding done to the sills on the MOT
Sports cat installed
Chrome mirrors and door handles
Speakers upgrades to Sony
Bluetooth adapter
Stereo installed
New battery
Cons:
Needs to run premium petrol on the safer side of knocking. I have never tried to run it on normal, as I didn't fancy the possibility of blowing it up.
Not very fuel efficient-as the turbo needs a rich setup (safer and less chance of knock) it doesn't get good mileage, looking at 25mpg on average
Quite a creaky, loud car- if you're looking for something that's smooth to drive, this is NOT it. This is a turbo built refined piece of Japanese engineering that gets from 0-60 in 5 seconds. as it is quite old, there are many parts that show the old age creakiness character.
People won't leave you alone- people just love to talk about this car, they love the colour, the sound, the style, and the driver will not get left alone.
To sum up, this car will bring more joy to you than holding your firstborn for the first time. More Smiles per gallon than any other ride you will ever own, and one of the single most beautiful things in this community.
Easy to work on, if you need to make any changes the engine bay is huge and everything is positioned with enough space to manoeuvre.