DIY: Swapping Miata badge for European MX5 version

[Agent☣Orange]

Nothing new to our European friends as they've had this forever but for us in North America who want a nice little change, you can change your rear Miata badge to a European MX-5 version quickly and inexpensively. I did this on an '02.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/Eurobadge.jpg


First, order a rear badge from mx5parts.uk ( http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/mazda-mk25-rear-badge-p-491.html ) and wait a week for it to arrive.


Comparison of old and new along with clips and socket used to push on the retaining clips
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/Oldandnew.jpg


Then take your driver side tail light out and you can access the retaining clips on the two pins holding your old badge on. You can use a fork or snap puller or just break the badge off and then reuse the retaining clips.


Note: your badge may only be glued on instead in which case you can use a heat gun or hair dryer and dental floss to remove it. This article is based on my experience with 01+ badges.


Clean up the area and see how much your paint has faded then put on the new MX5 badge. You do not need adhesive pads, just the retaining clips. If you lost or damaged your old ones, you can order some new ones from the same place ( http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/clip-badge-retaining-p-1220.html )
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/Badgeremoved.jpg


The easiest way to push the clips into place is to use a socket about their same size and push.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/Socketforretainer.jpg


That's about it.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/MX5badge.jpg

[Agent☣Orange]

By the way, you can opt for a Eunos badge if you want
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/eunos-badge-p-192.html

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/MX5%20badge/eunosbadge.jpg

[revlimiter]

Excellent thread!

When I did my 95's badge, I stuck the Euro one on with double sided tape. I think I did this because the stock one was also taped. I don't seem to remember the little holes.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3306/3229667597_b24cc298fa_z.jpg

[Agent☣Orange]

Lookin good Adam! Yeah, i'm not sure what years had holes or just adhesive.

[oldcafe]

ahhh, curiously we want the Miata badge :lol:
and square rear plate panel

[Agent☣Orange]

ahhh, curiously we want the Miata badge :lol:
and square rear plate panel

Haha, we should organize a mass international swap.

[chiefmg]

It's much the same with the stock rear spoiler we get in the US on RX-8s. Desirable in the UK but a lot of people swap them out here.