OEM Side Skirts On Ebay

My OEM side skirts are now on Ebay at a stupid starting price!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220607809828

Happy bidding!

Random Snap – 006

FD RX-7 wheels look very nice on the NC, thankfully they are a wheel that don’t blow the budget either!

Roadster Of The Week – Phil’s NA8

New week, New Roadster!

This British Racing Green NA8 is from Burbage, U.K. Phil Roberts purchased his first Roadster back in the Summer of 2008, and has been piecing it together, ever since.

“I bought it in the summer of 2008. I was in my second year of uni and I really fancied changing my car (I previously had a Ford Ka). I was looking into the whole Celica GT4, Civic SIR, MR2 Turbo route and my dad said that I should buy an MX5 as all the Prodrive chassis development engineers raved about them (he was a senior manager there). A guy at uni bought a 1994 MK1 and fitted a set of Rota Slipstreams and some Gaz coilovers, when I saw the car I fell in love with it, and later that day I found Club Roadster.”

“Ever since then I have been hooked on these cars. The parts that I got for the car mainly came up by luck. The wheels, seats, bumper, exhaust, suspension, Nakamae centre console, 1028 mirrors (which aren’t fitted yet) all came off the MX5 Nutz in the classified section.”

The exterior has been kept simple and stylish, An RS Aizawa front bumper, and YSCC replica ducktail have been installed. Timeless 14×6.5 RS Watanabe wheels have been bolted to the hubs of the NA8, They were sprayed Matt black by Phil himself. It also has rare RS Watanabe center caps too! Helping this BRG achieve a lower ride height are a set of  HSD HR coilovers.

The interior is in a league of its own, Phil has managed to source a stack of rare parts for the NA8’s cockpit, like the Nakamae centre console, and the insane Eunos Roadster RS Ltd Recaro Bucket seats. There are only 500 pairs of these seats world-wide!

“I never thought that only 1 year after seriously getting the JDM bug I’d have my car taking the shape it has. I thought I would never be able to find the parts I currently own.”

The 1.8 litre engine has a mild revision, with a Racing Beat 4 to 1 headers bolted to a Car Make Corn*s one piece exhaust system. The factory intake has been ditched for a Goodwin Racing Monsterflow carbon fibre intake. Don’t be fooled though, Phil has some big plans for the power plant.

“The ultimate aim is to go for Fuji Racing IRTB’s, a 1999 port polished head, revy cams and all the valve gear. I don’t want to push massive horsepower, I just want instant throttle response and a big sound.”

“The car is by no means complete. This car will be a long-term project, if I ever sell the car I will be keeping the aftermarket parts as that’s what makes the car.”

We are looking forward to see what your NA8 becomes Phil!

Remember guys, We are currently looking for new Roadsters to feature, so if you have a killer Roadster you would like to see on RoadsterGarage.net, then shoot us an email at roadstergarage@live.com.au.

Congrats Phil, Your this weeks Roadster Of The Week!

Engine:

Goodwin Racing Monsterflow Intake
Racing Beat 4-1 Manifold
OEM catalyst
Car Make Corn*s one piece exhaust

Exterior:

YSCC Ducktail replica
Sidemounted number plate
RS Aizawa front bumper
1028 replica mirrors (not fitted yet)

Interior:

Eunos Roadster RS Ltd Recaro Bucket seats
Nardi 365mm steering wheel
Works Bell Rapfix 2
Momo hub
Nakamae centre console
Maruha Motors gearknob
Custom vintage door pulls
Eunos Roadster floor mats

Wheels/ Suspension:

HSD HR coilovers
RS Watanabe wheels – Front: F8F 14 X 6.5 + 30
Rear: B Type 14 X 6.5 + 14.5
RS Watanabe centre caps
Toyo Proxe CF1 185/60/14

Random Snap – 005

An oldie but a goodie, A Pitcrew Roadster belting it down a long stretch of road.

In The Build – Autokonexion GT NB Wide Body

The guys at Autokonexion are working on a wide body kit for the NB series Roadster. These pictures are a little old but it is looking pretty damn good!

I can’t wait to see the outcome.

Roadster Of The Week – Marlon’s NA6T

This Weeks Roadster Of The Week is from Manila, Philippines. Where Marlon has transformed this NA6 into something, pretty special.

“Since the Roadster’s debut in the Philippines way back in 1996 I was fascinated by how the car made an impression on me when I first took a glance at it in a local dealership.  I still remember how I first sat on the driver’s seat, held the shifter and how I wanted to drive that Roadster out of the dealership. As the years went by, I still longed for that true roadster experience which I only read about.  So when the opportunity came to shop for another project car, I definitely set my eyes on a Roadster.”

This Black NA6 has been widened thanks to the Tuckin 99 N2 flares that are bolted to the guards. The wheels that have been left to fill the massive guards are none other than the Work Equip 01’s. These wheels happen to be 15×7.5 in sizing, and offsets in – 12 and -22. That front lip on the car is from the retro tuner shop, Trap.

The interior has been pampered with various KG works parts, consisting of Chrome door handles with cups, Interior light, A/C control panel and switches, and an awesome engine start sequence just to name a few. But that’s not all, the fabrics have been taken care of Nakamae. Shifting and steering have been taken care of Mazdaspeed, The seating is handled by Bride, and instrumentation is looked after with Autometer Phantom series gauges.

 ” The Roadster has been with me since March of 2005.  Although there were available Roadsters here as they were distributed locally, I settled for a Japanese import.  The locally distributed (used) Roadster costs almost double (around $11,500USD) that of the Japanese import (around $6,000USD).  I figured the money saved on purchasing a locally distributed Miata would just be spent on modifications instead.   So I chose the imported model as platform for my modifications.”

The engine … It’s very far away from stock as you can see, and only the best parts are resting in this Roadsters engine bay. It has now been boosted, thanks to a T3 turbo and it now produces 205whp (153RWKW) @ 6200rpm. In order to make such power on the little 1.6 litre engine Marlon has increased fueling with bigger injectors, fuel pump and an Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator. He has also opted for a 3 inch exhaust system, which helps reduce back pressure and increase power. The turbo setup is tuned by a Greddy Emanage Blue.

No stone has been left unturned on this black beast, It features Tein flex coilovers, various Cusco tie bars, Ultra racing rear torsion bar, Beatrush front strut brace, new bushes a Flyin Miata butterfly brace and a Hard Dog M2 Roll Bar. All of these items have dramatically increased the chassis stiffness of Marlon’s NA6T.

“So the journey began, after five years this is what it has transformed into.  I may have a few modifications in mind but basically this is what I had envisioned at the time I first got the Roadster.  Modesty aside, the commendation and approval it garners now from enthusiasts and non-enthusiast alike, rewards the hours of man-labor put into making this Roadster.  While I have others to thank for but if I may say, I consider this Roadster a truly unique piece in my own way.”

No doubt this is one Roadster, you would not get tired of looking at, all those quality parts we all dream of, have been united with Marlon’s NA6 to create, one remarkable Roadster.

Remember guys, We are currently looking for new Roadsters to feature, so if you have a killer Roadster you would like to see on RoadsterGarage.net, then shoot us an email at roadstergarage@live.com.au.

Congratulations Marlon, You are this weeks ROTW!

ENGINE1600cc in-line four-cylinder, 16 valve DOHC Turbocharged and Intercooled
T3 (45v3) roller bearing turbo
Greddy E-Manage Blue
Greddy Pressure Sensor
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
460cc injectors
Mazdaspeed Hi Tension Wires
Mazdaspeed Front Upper Strut Bar
Mazdaspeed Low Temp Thermostat
Mazdaspeed Oil Cap
NGK BKR7E Spark Plug
Walbro 190lph in-tank fuel pump
HKS TVVC Manual Boost Controller
HKS SSQV Blow-Off Valve
VR4 front mount intercooler
K&N air filter
Thermaflex silicone hoses
Custom cold air intake
Custom 3” stainless mandrel bent exhaust
Custom 2” stainless steel mandrel bent intercooler pipes
Custom 8AWG grounding kit
Custom cowl cover
Custom Hood Lift
Custom Trunk Lift
Polished Brake Master Cylinder Cap
Polished Charcoal Cannister Cap
Polished Clutch Master Cylinder Cap
Polished Headlight Motor Caps
Polished Headlight Motor Caps
Polished Valve Cover
Polished Windshield Washer Cap

EXHAUST

HKS Super Dragger 3” Turbo Muffler
Custom 3” stainless full exhaust
Custom 3” stainless flexi-muffler

DRIVETRAIN

Limited Slip Differential
Exedy Racing Tri-puck Clutch Disc (ZD11T)
Exedy Racing Pressure Plate (ZC04T)

 EXTERIOR

K92 black K0-2M body paint
Tuckin99 N2 Fender Flares
Brightning Front Bumper Duct
Brightning Tail Light Cover
Trap Lip Spoiler
Eagle High Intensity Discharge
Custom Front Foglamps

 INTERIOR

Mazdaspeed Steering Wheel
Mazdaspeed Shift knob
Mazdaspeed Race Pedals
Bride Exas III bucket seats
Autometer Phantom Series A/F Gauge
Autometer Phantom Series Boost Gauge
Autometer Phantom Series Analog Clock
Autometer Phantom Series Water Temp Gauge
Autometer Phantom Series Oil Temp Gauge
Autometer Phantom Series Volt Gauge
Nakamae Quilting Mat Center Console Cover
Nakamae Quilting Mat Left and Right Side Step Cover
Nakamae  Quilting Mat Lower Package Tray Cover
KG Works Type-S Starter
KG Works Chrome Door Opener
KG Works Map Lamp
KG Works Chrome Ventilation Slide Knobs
KG Works A/C Control Panel
KG Works Chrome A/C Control Surrounds
KG Works Chrome Vent Rings
KG Works Chrome Door Handle Cups
RS Products Classic Switch
Hard Dog M2 Roll Bar
Apex-I turbo timer, A/F, O2 and Voltmeter
ProCar Parts Indiglo gauge
Interior Crossbrace
Custom gauge mount
Custom leather wrapped Dashboard
Custom leather wrapped Instrument Cluster Cover
Custom leather wrapped Radio Bezel
Custom leather wrapped Center Console
Custom leather wrapped Door Inserts

 SUSPENSION & WHEELS

Work Equip01 15×7.5 -22 offset front wheels; 15×7.5 -12 offset deep dish rear wheel
Yokohama Advan AD07 195/50/15 Tires
Tein Type Flex Adjustable Coilover
Cusco Pillowball Uppermount
Cusco Front Lower Tiebar
Cusco Rear Lower Tiebar
Beatrush Rear Upper Strutbar
Ultra Racing Rear Torsion Bar
Zee Polyurethane Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bar Bushing
Zee Polyurethane Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link Bushing
Flyin’ Miata Butterfly Sub-frame Brace

Another New Theme ?!?!?

Yes, another theme change! I wasn’t entirely happy with the previous theme, and this new theme “Bueno” happened to catch my eye whilst editing other things.

Who knows how long this one will stick around for though.

What do you think though guys? Vote Away! And leave some comments too!

Touch That Shit Up

 

Well yesterday I decided to get to work on the K11 intake, the previous owner had sprayed the original red piping, black … and unfortunately, He didn’t do a very good job. So out came the sand paper, wax and grease, and my favorite rattle can … VHT Engine Enamel – Flat Black. However, that’s not all I decided to paint.

I’ve been meaning to get rid of this shitty fake carbon look for quite a while now, and I finally came around to doing so.

Skip into the night, and a few minutes later everything was painted and ready to dry.

I left it overnight as is. Then today, as soon as I woke up, I went to have a look how everything went. It seemed to come out pretty good, so I mounted the parts back onto the cars.

The mirrors look a thousand times better now!

This was the first time I fitted the intake to the Panda, it looks stacks better than the filter mounted directly on the throttle body that’s for sure! It should offer more lower end torque too. Tomorrow, hopefully I will roll the guards, delete the rear wiper, and paint the engine cover black and white.

Stick around!