My 1996 BRG NA8C Build Thread

[BRGNA8]

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
- Advanced Cam Timing +14 Degrees
- Gates Racing Performance Timing Belt
- Koyorad 36mm Hyper-V Core Aluminium Radiator
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
- Mazdaspeed Ignition Leads
- Mazdaspeed Oil Cap
- Mazdaspeed 1.3 Bar Radiator Cap
- Carbon Miata Black Silicone Cooling Hoses
- Beatrush Radiator Cooling Panel


SUSPENSION & HANDLING
- GarageStar Delrin Door Mounts
- Mazdaspeed Front Strut Brace


WHEELS, BRAKES & TYRES
- Goodridge SS Braided Brake Lines
- Goodridge SS Braided Clutch Line


EXTERIOR
- ZOOM Engineering Retro Fuel Lid
- ZOOM Engineering Eunos Lotus Emblem
- Raybrig Crystal Reflector Headlamps
- Philips 4300K Crystal Vision Headlamp Bulbs
- B1 Hybrid Polarg Parkers and Tail Lamp Bulbs
- NoPro Washer Bottle Relocation
- Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades
- KG Works Chrome Washer Nozzles
- Nielex Fuse Box Sticker
- Front Number Plate Mounting Bracket
- ZOOM Engineering Amber Side Indicators



INTERIOR
- JASS Performance Sun Visor Plugs
- RevLimiter Gloss Black Vent Rings
- Joyfast Chrome Gear Knob (Super Short)
- Joyfast Chrome Handbrake Button
- JDM Eunos Sunglass Holder
- JDM Eunos Chrome Door Sills
- RevLimiter "Type MX-5" BRG Door Sill Inserts
- Vintage Mazda Chrome Cigarette Lighter
- J-F Customs Tan Leather Gearshift Boot
- J-F Customs Tan Leather Handbrake Boot
- Arrive Mahogany Wood Handbrake Handle
- Carbing DASH Foot Rest Pedal


MAINTENANCE/OEM REPLACEMENT/MISC
- OEM Rubber Pedal Replacement
- OEM Third Brake Light Gasket Replacement
- Reconditioned Wiper Arms
- Carbon Canister Delete
- OEM Waterpump Replacement
- OEM Thermostat Replacement
- OEM Camshaft/Crankshaft Seals Replacement
- OEM External Tensioner Belt/Idler Bearings Replacement
- OEM Rocker Cover Gasket Replacement
- OEM PCV Valve Replacement


08/02/2016

Beatrush Radiator Cooling Panel
Installed the Beatrush/Laile radiator cooling panel. Very straight forward install, much like everything else on the MX-5, which you gotta love! I think the NA8 came with a factory cooling panel, if you can even call it that. It's just a flimsy piece of rubber/plastic. Not sure how much more benefit the Beatrush cooling panel will give but if nothing else, it looks awesome!

Beatrush panel ready to be installed.



Before...



...and after.



Also installed this chrome ventilation pipe which I purchased from Mazda spare parts via Amayama (along with many other spares). The NA8 came with just a rubber hose bent in the shape of this pipe but I liked the look of this more, and since I had a spare rubber hose, I cut it up and made it fit. I think it looks pretty neat.



Engine bay as it currently stands.




ZOOM Engineering Amber Side Indicators
Purchased these side indicators because I really love how they look. It integrates so well with the ZOOM retro fuel filler lid and coupled with the Runabout M2 mirrors, it gives a retro vibe to the car. Since my car is a BRG, I'm wanting to take it down that route. Install was pretty easy, but I did have to cut the stock wiring.

ZOOM side indicators with wire splicers included in the kit.



Stock side indicators currently on the vehicle.



Wiring cut.



Spliced into the stock wiring.



End result.




Arrive Mahogany Wood Handbrake Handle
Unlike the NA6 BRG's, my NA8 never came with the wood handbrake handle, nor did it come with the Nardi wood steering wheel. These were two things that I really wanted my car to have. I have purchased the Nardi Classico 360mm Wood Steering wheel with black centres and am awaiting delivery. From what I'm told, this handbrake handle will match the wood from the Nardi. In the meantime, I decided to just install this.

Arrive handbrake handle.



Installed. I've also put in my JDM Eunos sunglass holder in place of the ashtray.




Carbing DASH Foot Rest Pedal
I purchased this item as I will be getting some sports pedals for the clutch, brake and accelerator but I'm a little disappointed to be honest. The pedal came with five screws for five holes but the three holes which are on the left side of the pedal have nothing to screw into as there are no exposed holes which can secure the pedal in place. Moreover, the remaining two holes don't require screws as it slots in to the exposed bolts which were holding the OEM foot rest pedal and then secured with the nuts.

I installed it for the time being but it looks a bit odd. I might dremel it off, or just revert back to the OEM. Either way, it was done for looks only.

Carbing DASH foot rest pedal.



Installed. Notice how the left side isn't secure. I may dremel them off.