Post your vintage/retro inspired NB

[HarryB]

Where's the heart icon?

[NicolasN]

There you go!

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[turboedpickup]

Damn NicolasN, I don't think I've ever seen that front end on an NB. That looks amazing!

Slowgoing, but got my center console carpet in, and stereo relocated to the glove compartment. It's nice to have music again after...6 months?

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[wilko53]

It was a dilemma I had battled with for the longest time. Do I forgo the MazdaSpeed seats in order to utilize the parchment interior with the Icon seats with the separate head restraints? The answer was, why not have both. I was able to get a Garnet Red 2003 model, a colour that would look truly fabulous with the complete parchment interior. This colour combination wasn't available in Australia so some international purchases have to be made. I can now focus my retro ideas into this new build and my Brilliant Black can take on a a more sporty look.20200531_101451.jpg

[—Martin—]

Garnet / parchment should look fantastic

[turboedpickup]

9 months after that last post...

[wilko53]

It's been over a year since I got my Garnet Red and started the process of turning it into the classic look I have always wanted. I still have more to do with the exterior but for now the Rota RBs, Runabout M2 mirrors and Zunsport grille will do.

[wilko53]

The rear view shows the Carbon Miata LEDs and chrome luggage rack from IL MotorSport.
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[wilko53]

The interior has all been swapped out, from the carpet, the dash, door trims, centre console and of course the Nardi wood trim. All this was sourced from overseas over time, as the local updated NBs didn't come with this parchment option.
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[Greasemonkey2000]

@wilko53: How was the fitment on the CM taillights? Looking at getting just the housings for a custom taillight setup. This would be taillight housings number 3 for the project and would like them to be the last ones.

[wilko53]

When I received the Carbon Miata LED tail lights I was quite happy with the fitment. I had heard that Carbon Miata products can be a bit hit and miss. I chose the carbon not the fibreglass for a better finish even though I may get them colour coded now that I've put them on the Garnet Red.
I wrote to Marc at Carbon Miata with some constructive criticism that I pass on here.
There are a few installation recommendations I'd like to make.
1. Supply the securing nut
2. Waterproof tape to block the holes left exposed by original mounting points.
3. Provide a grommet to seal around the wiring loom.
4. A rubber seal around the tail light
5. Make sure the rectangular reflector is squarely positioned. One of mine wasn't.
6. It may be too late to change the mound but the area where the screw attaches could have been bigger.

All that being said, I'm very happy with the look and function.
Mine were supplied in December last year.

[Greasemonkey2000]

@wilko53: Thank you sir! I already ordered them. My main concern was fitment with the body panels and how they are secured. Appreciate the feedback!

[turboedpickup]

1 year later. I need to get with Adam to get a proper horn. Might even change up the gauges. Also need to vacuum.

[GoMifune]

@turboedpickup: That dash panel looks great!

[HarryB]

Random question, has anyone seen a NB/NB2 with proper rally wheels on? Something like the Sparco Terra or similar. Cannot find anything besides the following photo.