Mazda MX5, Mazda Miata, Eunos Roadster

[Kevin Hirst]

Was this the White one?
I did see an NC (Mark 3) with a 6.2 litre Corvette motor stuffed inside over the weekend...

No, it was a gold MK 2 , lovely conversion job.

[Growler]

No, it was a gold MK 2 , lovely conversion job.

Must be a 1998 model then being a MK2. I did know of another one in Auckland with a Lexus V8 but haven't seen it in a while...

[Roger Dowding]

In Auckland a couple of weeks back and UN7284 wouldn't go !!. So I left it for next trip up.
My son had a look at it yesterday and took a couple of photos !!

Turns out had water around the fuel filler and - presume in the fuel but in the process of trying to start it did two things
#1 flattened the battery
#2 broke the accelerator cable mount bracket - so now it doesn't return.

some images of the problems fuel and pedal.

The fuel filler - when opened

My accelerator pedal and bracket - part of the brake pedal bracket too !!

What the real bracket should look like - image from a UK site for sale

Before I check out MX5 Mart or other MX5 parts places - have any of you guys got one of these spare and how much $$$.

Let me know !

[Roger Dowding]

In Auckland a couple of weeks back and UN7284 wouldn't go !!. So I left it for next trip up.
My son had a look at it yesterday and took a couple of photos !!

Turns out had water around the fuel filler and - presume in the fuel but in the process of trying to start it did two things
#1 flattened the battery
#2 broke the accelerator cable mount bracket - so now it doesn't return.

some images of the problems fuel and pedal.

The fuel filler - when opened

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My accelerator pedal and bracket - part of the brake pedal bracket too !!

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What the real bracket should look like - image from a UK site for sale
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Before I check out MX5 Mart or other MX5 parts places - have any of you guys got one of these spare and how much $$$.

Let me know !

Have found out that The " MX5 Mart " in Tauranga is closing at the end of September ..

[Peter M]

A good source of MX5 NA and NB parts in Auckland, I have bought a few bits and pieces for my kit car project from him.
Michael Bullivant phone 021 2119115 ( he advertises some parts on Trade Me)
Another source of MX5 parts has also closed in New Plymouth.

[Roger Dowding]

A good source of MX5 NA and NB parts in Auckland, I have bought a few bits and pieces for my kit car project from him.
Michael Bullivant phone 021 2119115 ( he advertises some parts on Trade Me)
Another source of MX5 parts has also closed in New Plymouth.

Peter M,

Thanks for that.

PS did you try to phone me the other day - oops missed the call,will have a chat soon..

Cheers

Roger

PS how is the project - need to see some photo's - put on this thread as MX5 based !!

[Roger Dowding]

Been talking [ in a manner of speaking ] on the " NZ MX5 "Fb forum.. seems the issue is becoming more common - as the cars get older ..

Several guys have removed the bracket and pedal[s] welded to the bracket and then refitted it with a block of wood behind.
Concern would be about WoF standard.. so would need to be tidy [ not like this one ] I would think !!

and in the " Little Corner "..
Meanwhile - Hotwheels have come out with this - in Blue [ Red is available too !! - waiting for Neo / BR Green..
Splashed out and bought 3 of the Blue ..

This is a repainted version a guy has done already - for a Mate who has a BRG car.

[Roger Dowding]

30th Anniversary meetings have been held around the Globe - and in the current [ in New Zealand issue ] of one of the English Magazines " Classic and Sports Car " is a write up on the cars.

Recently a low kilometer [ 35,000 ] early 1990's Limited Edition [the BRG " V - Special " ones with tan ( leather seats ) and black interior ] sold for $18,000 in NZ and there is a 1992 with 115,000km for sale at $7000 - also a BRG but I think an import Eunos Roadster not an NZ new MX5 ..

Mine at 230,000km and in need of work can't be worth quite that much = $7000.
Seen here in 2003 approx with only around 76,000 km on the Odometer ..

in Monochrome - same photo;

" Year: 1991
Make: MAZDA
Model: EUNOS
Colour: Green
Submodel: ROADSTER
Body Style: Convertible
VIN: 7A8C11D0796148784
Plate: UN7284
Engine No: UNKNOWN
Chassis: NA6CE-148784 "

and 16000 views at this moment.

PS got a Red Hotwheels

[John McKechnie]

My son has just bought a rampant pulsating red MX5 Convertible...................and its a manual..............theres hope Junior Mckechnie may drive Blue or the Monaro............once hes learnt how to use a clutch........

[Roger Dowding]

Purchased my copy today - went to Paper Plus at Bethlehem - nothing, A huge shop that has about 6 Car magazines, had to pop into the Countdown Supermarket and there it was.
Paper Plus in Birkenhead is far superior in selection as is Paper Plus at Papamoa

Seven page article on the cars and a Timeline
then
Article [ six pages ] on an Italian MX5 enthusiast who has 45 of them from NA to ND and a few unusual ones - One that appeals has AH Frog-eye type front lights and another what looks to be '50's Alfa style sports car nose with lights on the front corners - a bit like my terrible LHD Sprite from all those years ago the Un-Frog-eye'd Frog-eye.
Finally -
The back page is about an ND latest series MX5 .. a " Future Classic " !

Photo is on a very standard NA in White
[ 114 bhp from the original 1598 motor - love that bhp, the old power measure ]
An RS Limited in Blue
[ not really heard of those before with 128 bhp from the 1839 cc motor ]
and finally
A turbocharger Le Mans - same paint scheme as the Mazda raced there 767/787's at Le Mans
[ 150 bhp 1839 cc motor ]

Sticker price for the Magazine GBP5.70 was $14.90 in NZ and I see on the C and S C website USD7.77 ..

MX5 enthusiasts - enjoy !!

[Roger Dowding]

Got the Camera back, Got another MX5 / Miata 1990 NA model - by JDM Tuners - part of the Jada models group- no scale mentioned on the box or on the car but their website says 1;24, however at about 195 mm long seems more like 1;20 and is almost as big as my 1;18 by Kyosho in BRG [ Neo Green ] the same as my real car.

The Kyosho 1;18 scale

The whole lot of the NA's from 1;18 down to Hotwheels at 1;64 ish..

The smaller scale ones, 1;43 s by MMP [ Miniature Model Planners] and the small ones are Hotwheels.
Managed to find a Red one after getting three in blue.
The Hot wheels are 1991 models like mine, the green one in 1;43 is a 1996 NA with BBS wheels, the Red one undated.

Tucked away in boxes still are a current model ND in blue by Hotwheels and an NB in 1;87 scale, as well as an NB in 1;43.

[Roger Dowding]

with the " 30th Anniversary of the Launch of the NA MX5 " the magazine articles keep coming.
This is the December edition of New Zealand Classic Car - article by John McDonald - his photo of the first two pages.

The story of three series of New Zealand release Special Editions of the MX5 NA 1989 - 1997.
My 1;43 scale model NA MX5 Special Edition in Neo Green features BBS wheels too - a 1996 rendition of the car.

excuse the spelling of John's name on the photo .. in our family the name - middle name for my father and brother was spelt .. Macdonald.. - have re-edited..

[Roger Dowding]

Have been sent a series of photos and some details of this rather special modified NA MX5.

Thanks to the owner Guy Pickering and photos from John McDonald. Sent by Guy the owner.

Just one photo to start - details and more to follow;

[Roger Dowding]

Guy Pickering is the owner / builder - modifier. John McDonald photos.

Tonneau by " Millen Motorsport " of NZ USA fame .. Had seen those elsewhere - very smart.

Under the bonnet - a supercharger - details to follow ;

[Roger Dowding]

Some details of the cars modifications from Guy Pickering ;
Photos John McDonald and Guy Pickering.

" BACKGROUND It’s a 27kms ‘90 Classic Red/Tan.
Was bought from Paul Fahey Mazda in St Heliers in Nov 1990.
All mods done 90/91: the first supercharged MX5 in NZ, originally had a Jackson Racing SC (now a Mini Cooper S R53 M45 SC).
Engine build by Glenn Munroe of Rotary Power in Glenfield.
Also has SSR GP-Theta 16s, every Racing Beat performance and aesthetic mod, Koni suspension, Rod Millen Motorsport tonneau "

Views of the Engine and Supercharger -Guy Pickering

A bit different to this under the bonnet .. another NA my 1991 V-Spec Eunos Roadster. only mod a POD Filter

[Roger Dowding]

Old photos 1997 - the wheels- change from plastic centre caps to no caps and Chrome Lug/wheel nuts.

Car different these days an on 15 inch Cream coloured Prodrive Wheels.

[chaindrive]

Had a 90 NA. Lowered and fitted with a full handling package. ONLY car I have regretted selling !!

[Roger Dowding]

A good source of MX5 NA and NB parts in Auckland, I have bought a few bits and pieces for my kit car project from him.
Michael Bullivant phone 021 2119115 ( he advertises some parts on Trade Me)
Another source of MX5 parts has also closed in New Plymouth.

Peter M, mate - finally got in touch with Michael - actually went through a Facebook page used the Email and it was him
" mailto:?subject=&body= " and back he came with a good result, the parts and a reasonable price.

So get the bits soon then have to organise the repair
It will need a new warrant and know a couple more things need looking at - but first get it driveable.

and Peter - we still need a couple of photos of your project - can sort that out if you can E-mail or Fb messenger me any you have can upload and post for you - would be good for this TRS page.

PS - owe you a phone call.

Cheers Mate

Cheers and Thanks again,
Roger

[Roger Dowding]

Car is run at Lakeside and other tracks by Brian Ferrabee - the Announcer at Lakeside and he is involved in supporting young drivers too.
An ex-pat Kiwi as evidenced by the stickers on the car

Photos by John Climo - another ex-pat Kiwi with a big interest in Motorsport - was hoping to catch up with them during May 2020, in Queensland at Lakeside but our trip is now postponed.

Should however give me some time to install this - well will need some help by a young mechanic I think !!
Then need to check a few more things as car has sat for many months.

[Kevin Hirst]

Car is run at Lakeside and other tracks by Brian Ferrabee - the Announcer at Lakeside and he is involved in supporting young drivers too.
An ex-pat Kiwi as evidenced by the stickers on the car

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Photos by John Climo - another ex-pat Kiwi with a big interest in Motorsport - was hoping to catch up with them during May 2020, in Queensland at Lakeside but our trip is now postponed.

Should however give me some time to install this - well will need some help by a young mechanic I think !!
Then need to check a few more things as car has sat for many months.

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Send it up north young man