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My Mazda Eunos Roadster Road/Track car
(MK1 MX5)

Build Diary

This car started life as a standard 1.6 auto (import) which had 63,133 kms on it..

This is how the car is at present half way through the build...

And this is something like how I want it to end up !

Specs

Engine
Full car wiring loom swap from "1.6 Auto" to "1.8 manual"
Megasquirt v3.0 Engine management
1.8 BP4W engine (2000)
Tuckin99 remote oil filter kit/K&N oil filter
Stainless 4 branch
5Zigen Exhaust system
K7N panel air filter
Toyota coil on plugs
Platinum tipped spark plugs
Aircon and power steering pumps removed for less drag/weight.

Drivetrain
6 speed manual box from mk2.5
Torsen LSD removed from 6 speed mk2.5
Helix paddle clutch
Braided clutch hose
 

Cooling
Mocal oil cooler
Silicone hose kit
A/C radiator fan wired to a switch for extra cooling

Suspension
Carbing Front strut brace
HKS Hiper D coilovers
OEM optional under body brace bars
Polyurethane bush kit
Fully sandblasted and powder coated subframes, wishbones, anti roll bars etc
Ball joints etc replaced






Wheels/Tyres
JDM 15" split rims
195/45/15 Toyo Proxes

Brakes
1.8 brake kit
Calipers refurbished
Goodridge braided hoses
Brake master cyl/servo brace


Exterior
OEM front lip
Front indicators swapped with vented items
Soft top removed for weight
Hardtop fitted

Interior
All carpets and trims removed except centre console
OEM Stainless "roadster" door step plates
Roll over bar
RX8 6 speed gear knob
ECU Relocated to glove box for laptop
access
Tan dash/door cards swapped for black
Green TRS 4 point harnesses

Planned mods
Refurb and fit BBS RS alloys
Fit Brembo discs
Fit lightweight seats
Fit a Nardi style steering wheel
Fit 195/50/15 Yokohama Parada Spec 2's
Fit elec mirrors
Upgrade anti roll bars (Ultraracing)
Fit a rear strut brace
Fit chassis frame rail kit and underbody stiffening
Fit Stainless slam panel airflow guide
Fit Aluminium radiator
Fit Kevlar coolant hoses

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