Mazda M2 Incorporated M2-1001, M2-1002, M2-1028, M2-1006, M2-1008

[Phatmiata]

Here is a combination review of a few old articles I found about the M2 Cars, thought you guys would find it interesting.


M2-INCORPORATED


"Uncompromising standards and craftsmanship are our development theme."


http://youtu.be/FzwaEYOndog


Founded in November 1991, M2, also known as "Mazda Too" was Mazda's new off-line planning, nichehouse, Research & Development company (back in the early 90's). The M2 Crew employees had noble intentions -- creating nichemobiles derived from Mazda's volume products. Although M2's basic mission involved focusing on the "soft" aspects of vehicle design in an attempt to create more specifically targeted niche variants, the changes to the off-line cars would go well beyond mere cosmetics.

Heading the M2 operation was "Masakatsu Kato", original father of the Miata (Eunos Roadster) in Japan, as well as creator of several Mazda concept vehicles. Kato-san was assisted by Hirotaka Tachibana, development engineer responsible for the superb dynamics of the FC (second-generation RX-7) and the NA Roadster (Miata MX-5). M2-Corp which was based out of Tokyo, M2 was a 100% owned subsidiary of Mazda and it was closed by Mazda in 1995, but not before creating some really sweet vehicles. Mazda kept a similar program going with Mazdaspeed, and then in the late 90's Mazdaspeed was absorbed to Mazda in the subsidiary company in Mazda Auto Tokyo.

M2-1001 "Clubman" Roadster AKA the Cafe Racer (Dec-91) Limited 1/300
M2-CORP released the M2-1001 Roadster in December 1991. It was a Limited Edition Roadster variant that was a short production run of only 300 units, in a special edition Blue/Black Mica Paint, with a base sticker price of $26,000.

Prospective buyers were required to show up in person at M2's Tokyo headquarters to "register" for a "chance" to place an order for this extremely limited Roadster.

Here is a photo of the M2 Incorporated Building in Tokyo, what a grand looking site to see this must have been, sadly no longer owned by M2 or Mazda though. The architecture on this building was just as wild as the cars that came out of here.

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This upscale M2-1001 Eunos Roadster was M2's first "turn-key" race ready offering, here is a list of some of the goodies that made it so popular. In addition to the functional front airdam with integrated fog lamps, it came standard with extras like; vintage aero mirrors, 4-point rollbar, Vintage gauge cluster, Fixed Back Bucket Seats, Polished 3-Spoke MOMO Veloce Steering Wheel, stiffer suspension package with M2 Specific codes, Polished aluminum strut brace, upgraded exhaust by HKS Japan, Aftermarket Intake system, a Tuned 1.6L motor with new aggressive pistons, radical camshaft, lightweight flywheel, LSD with Cooling Intake, manual rack steering, manual windows, (A/C was optional) racing pedals, Centerless Console, with matching Shortened Radio Bezel, a retro looking aluminum gas filler cap, a more aggressive wheel & tire package (15x6 panasport rally rims) and a rear spoiler (which became standard for the R-Pkg). The performance changes made to the Roadster would bump the horsepower to 130hp @ 6500rpm, and 109ft/lb of torque @ 5500rpm. Once released it was so popular that people were paying up to $34,000 to get there hands on the M2-1001 Roadster!

Actual Brochure Pics M2-1001 Clubman;

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Below is a used one that was up for sale in the United Kingdom, only 38K on the clock!


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And more specs here.
http://www.aus-cartalk.com/tech/m21001.htm

[Phatmiata]

M2-1002 "Vintage" Roadster (Nov-92) Limited 1/300 :shock:

M2-CORP released it's second Roadster in late 1992, with a sightly different front bumper, it had all the same goodies as the previous 1001 Roadster, but offered a more unique looking interior option, the Ivory Leather interior with wood accents like Brake handle and shifter. And was also limited to 300 units produced. This one did not do as well as the 1001, so Mazda Japan got stuck with some left over interiors. Which later were later installed in the Tokyo Limited, and only 40 of those made it to the streets of Japan.

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[Phatmiata]

M2-1028 "Street Competition" Roadster AKA Clubman-2 (FEB-94) Limited 1/300

M2-CORP released it's third Roadster in early 1994, based on the original "Jinba Ittai" concept made by Toshihiko Hirai. This was the track ready Competition Roadster. (The USA got a simpler version known as the R-Package. ) Offered in Chaste White or Brilliant Black only, this Roadster used the new 1.8L powerplant with upgraded pistons, and camshafts, and other similar goodies as the previous 1001, & 1002. However this Roadster had an output of close to 140hp!! It included 14" Eunos Factory Rims with a unique gunmetal paint with polished lip, this same lighter hollowspoke was found on some of the US-Spec Miatas. Some of the features here were a new set of lightweight side mirrors, MOMO Steering Wheel, Centerless console, Racing seats, racing tow hook, Lightweight Aluminum Shock Tower Brace, a set of front & rear lower lip spoilers, (R-Package) a newly designed (Aluminum) "Duck-Tail" trunklid with integrated spoiler (the M2-1028 trunklid was made from aluminium and weighed only 7.7-lbs. very light weight from original lid 15.5-lbs. ). Similar design used on the NB's. Also came with a 6-point rollcage, but no soft-top (instead, you got a tarp that stretched over the cage). :shock: With optional FRP Hardtop with plexiglass rear window for more weight savings coming in at only 19-lbs.

Here are some scans from my M2-1028 Brochure

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[vote4pedro]

M2's:

[vote4pedro]

M2's more:

[hooligan]

dont you wish you lived in the uk now....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201219469174586/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/2000/model/mx-5/make/mazda/radius/1500/quicksearch/true/page/3/postcode/bn99nu?logcode=p

M2-1001 38000 miles and all for £1000 about $1600!!! stupidly cheap you have to assume the dealer does not have a clue what he has.

[Phatmiata]

M2-1003 "Junior" Roadster

The model 1003 was a simplified and affordable version of the MX5 Roadster named the "Junior" Roadster. Similar to the Austin Healey Sprite of years past, it was put forward as a proposal to Mazda Headquarters Japan, but sadly never released as a production car. They only made 1 of these in a Dark Red Mica Paint with lots of S-Limited aka 93LE red interior bits. The 1003 Roadster was later taken back to M2-Corp HQ and transformed into the M2-1008 Roadster Coupe.

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I managed to find this interior shot of the M2-1003 Roadster in a beat up issue of M2 Magazine, as well as the M2-1023 AWD Hatchback.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/871/39644764680_ebec2767c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23pgMkw)Mazda M2-1003 “Junior” Roadster (https://flic.kr/p/23pgMkw) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr




M2-1006 "CobraSter" V-6 Powered Concept Car

By far the wildest Tachibana creation was the M2-1006 "CobraSter", as it was referred to by Mazda's insiders. This was the Mazda version of the infamous Shelby Cobra of the Sixties, fitted with the Mazda 929's Quad-Camshaft, 24-Valve V6 under the hood. The rear subframe was ditched and instead M2 Engineers used the rear subframe and suspension from the Mazda RX-7 for added strength. The front tires were 225/50-16's, and the tucked under the bulging rear fenders they used 245/45-16's tires.

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The intention was to produce a "limited" run of these mini terrors using the 2.5-liter version of the Mazda V-6, and the market reaction was very good, however since there was so many modifications to this car from the standard model Mazda decided to give up on any ideas of putting this car into production.

There was only 2 of these cars ever produced by M2 Incorporated.

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[Phatmiata]

Here is another one that popped up on the Japanese Auctions. The photos are not high quality but cool to see these cars anyhow.

Roadster M2-1001 ultra-rare #253 of 300 made!!

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http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h163844957

[Phatmiata]

M2-1007 "Sedan" Roadster Concept Car

The Model 1007 was a 4-door sedan version, , this was envisioned to capture the post-MX-5/Miata Market. There was only (1) full sized car produced, and another 1/5 scale version that was produced as a model for review by Mazda.




M2-1008 "Coupe" Roadster Concept Car

Another one-off project from the M2 design team was their version of "Coupe" derivative of the original theme. This model was designed with a more rigid body, and refined aerodynamics. The exterior of this car was a more radical design than the US-Based California "M-Coupe" which remain more true to the Miata principle. The 1008 had a more "Italianesque" design with its truncated cut-off rear section. There was one one of these produced as a "running" prototype model for presentation.

This was previously the 1003 Junior roadster but that car was transformed into this coupe when M2 dropped the 1003 concept

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There was also a US Version of the Coupe called the "M-Coupe" based on the NA Body, as well as a prototype made in Canada called the "F010 Coupe" based off an NA using a modified hatch from the Mazda, either RX-7 or MX-3.

[roadsternut]

M2-1007 "Sedan" Roadster Concept Car

The Model 1007 was a 4-door sedan version, , this was envisioned to capture the post-MX-5/Miata Market. There was only (1) full sized car produced, and another 1/5 scale version that was produced as a model for review by Mazda.

Not sure, from the drawing I have, that this was really a "Roadster sedan". If anything, it had the same shape as a RX8.

[roadsternut]

Real world performance comparisons between the M2-1001, standard 1.6 and NA8s and NB8s.

(0-400m) (0-100kph)

1998 Roadster RS NB8 16.1, 8.7
1998 Roadster S-Package NB6 16.9, 10.1
1996 Roadster Series 2 NA8C 16.3, 8.9
1993 Roadster Series 1 NA8C 16.5, 9.2
1989 Roadster NA6CE 16.8, 9.8
1992 Roadster NA6CE M2-1001 16.0, 8.6

Source: http://mimizun.com/l...uto/1125881642/

[vote4pedro]

more 1006

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[vote4pedro]

bit more 1006 (what is with the llamas??)49144915

[Phatmiata]

Because, llamas kick ass bro, just ask yellowyata!

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YellowYata = llama and rider as one! :teehee:

[etikoner]

God, I love me some M2 stuff.

If only it wasn't so expensive~! I freaking love those wheels :o

[SM16RMSM]

WOW, now that is a wide body Miata.

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=4913&d=1345298696&thumb=1

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=4912&d=1345298695

I wonder who owns that car now, the 1006.

[Heyitsryan]

Sweet read, I never knew about any of this stuff. That 1006 is pure sex!

[qax]

Is this the 1001 bumper?

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[freedomgli]

Is this the 1001 bumper?
No. That is a PAV nose or a copy of one.

[Phatmiata]

Here is what a M2-1001 reproduction front bumper looks like, since you cannot get them from Mazda anymore. GHO has graphed the lower M2 section to the top making it one complete piece.

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[Phatmiata]

And if anyone wants a PRISTINE Example of one, there is one for sale from I-Styling in Japan right now

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With ONLY 33k on the clock this limited production Roadster can be yours for only 262.5 million yen!!! :mrgreen:

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[Phatmiata]

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even has the original owners manual

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[Demon I Am]

EEEK! get the keys off of that damn paint

[sss1987]

Does any one know the spring rates on the m21001?

[obstacles1]

Check out the time on the radio: 10:01

Brilliant!

[Phatmiata]

WOW, now that is a wide body Miata.


I wonder who owns that car now, the 1006.

Well if you have enough money you can now order the reproduction of the 1006 Kit from Garage Vary.


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[The Driver]

I can't believe I miss this thread! Loving it!

[Ihatecars]

Wow. I'm glad I did some digging and found this thread. Only bumping this from the dead to save other new people some time.

[Phatmiata]

I would just love to go here!!!! Roadster exhibition featuring M2. Started yesterday & will close on the 28th


http://youtu.be/PG60cyCDhsE

[ScratchNSniff]

Very nice thread...

[morr]

So glad I saw this thread. I plan to use a combination of styling cues from all three for my NA build.

[vote4pedro]

Nice frontal pic of an M2 1008 - replica (and a few more images)

[fwdtamiya]

Nice indeed!

[vote4pedro]

some more M2 1006...look at the fuel lid picture to get an idea of the rear quarter extension size - amazing model. Wish they had produced it in numbers greater than the two that do exist.
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[morr]

some more M2 1006...look at the fuel lid picture to get an idea of the rear quarter extension size - amazing model. Wish they had produced it in numbers greater than the two that do exist.

Dang, I didn't realize they raised it vertically... thought it was just a flared kit (horizontal). It's like an NA and NB had a baby and they inflated it a little bit :lol: I love it!

[Dandy]

Love the M2 1006. I've only recently become aware of the car. I guess since there were only two of them made that makes sense. I'd love to know how it feels to drive with that 929 six cylinder.

Does anybody have information on the wheels? I believe they are 16" and I'm sure decently wide. I've seen a few wheels that look similar but I don't know who makes a three piece eight spoke wheel or if they are all one-off custom makes.

[fwdtamiya]

Panasport, don't know the sizing

[Dandy]

Panasport, don't know the sizing

Ah, I see . . . Panasport C8's:
http://www.panasport.com/RacePage.gif

Thanks.

Interesting choice for that car with that power. They don't seem practical for the street. But I guess since the car didn't make it to production it wasn't a concern.

[vote4pedro]

M2 1001 postcards given out by M2 Incorporated (top card is a water color by Bow, which is a favorite of mine):

[Phatmiata]

From Autoauctions UK facebook page, they stumbled onto this Black M2-1028 in an auction last night with interesting parts including enkei rpf1s, IRTBs, 6-speed, coilovers, etc. They always get the good stuff over there!! :cry2:

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[hooligan]

i was just about to post this for you guys lol! if i had the money i would be on it! £4k landed is a bit of a steal

[Flyin 92]

I'd love to see a 1006 with a fast back and GT wing. Would almost resemble a 911 RSR and that would be dope as fffuuu.

[Dandy]

I'd just love to see one in the wild . . . any of the M2's

[Flyin 92]

If I ever win the lottery I'll import one along with my Evo V :P

[hooligan]

and another! the previous one did not sell even though the price got to circa £5500 without shipping!

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[Malibu Q]

1992 Eunos Roadster M2-1001 For Sale (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/EUNOS/EUNOS_ROADSTER/700973069420131125001/index.html) US$32,520 in Japan

Mileage：35,000km
Location：Hyogo, Japan

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[Phatmiata]

I saved the photos to my account so if the car gets taken down we will still have the photos.

The Money shot ..................


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[Dandy]

As a roadster, it is priced beyond what I would be willing to pay. However, if I had a phat < 10k mile USA 1993 Limited Edition (with a supercharger) to trade, I would be giving it some thought . . .

[Phatmiata]

As a roadster, it is priced beyond what I would be willing to pay. However, if I had a phat < 10k mile USA 1993 Limited Edition (with a supercharger) to trade, I would be giving it some thought . . .

Problem with that M2 and my 93LE is that they are both so rare, and original it would be a shame to molest them with parts like a want to. :teehee:

[Dandy]

No molestation, oh no. Just thinking if you were going to have one collector car, an unmolested M2 might trump an unmolested LE. Is there any demand for a US 93LE in the motherland? The M2-1001 listed for sale above seems to be one of the nicest examples I've seen.

I know you like the fuel lid. This one comes with a roadster attached.

[vote4pedro]

Reality check. RHD parts will be a PITA to get with an unknown delivery wait time, here in the The States.

[Dandy]

You don't need parts if you are not driving it. Meguire's Quick Wax and a soft towel will work on both RHD and LHD roadsters. :lol:

[jux]

Just thinking if you were going to have one collector car, an unmolested M2 might trump an unmolested LE.

In the States? I'd say so. Even fewer folks would know it for what it is, too.

[roadsternut]

This M2-1001 came up for sale in the UK not so long ago for $2200:
http://web.archive.org/web/20050315010915oe_/http://www.carplanetltd.co.uk/0089mx5m21001black.html

Not a good car. Those who know these cars will see something very wrong here:

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[freedomgli]

Andy, I'm not seeing the issue you allude to. At first glance, it appears to have all the right parts. But I'm no expert. Care to enlighten us?

Is it missing a serialized data plate on the door by the side view mirror?

[freedomgli]

Nice summary of M2 cars in this Miatas of Muskoka newsletter

http://miatasofmuskoka.com/images/News%20Letter/Vol%203%20%20No.%2011.pdf

[roadsternut]

Andy, I'm not seeing the issue you allude to. At first glance, it appears to have all the right parts. But I'm no expert. Care to enlighten us?

Is it missing a serialized data plate on the door by the side view mirror?

Well, that entire passenger door is wrong. The (dented) mirror was fitted to to the stock location, and no evidence of the more forward passenger side mirror (the reason there is a numbered plate on the doors of the M2 cars is to cover up the standard mirror location. This particular 1001 came with Dunlop track tyres, and evidence of overspray everywhere. It had been in a smash and the door replaced. The smash seems to have been bad enough to crack the frame of the bucket seat.

In Japan, the M2s seem to be a mix of barely driven garage queens and cars that have been raked around a track all their lives.

My old M2-1002 now lives in Italy, alongside the other ex-UK M2-1001 and the only roadworthy ex-UK M2-1001.....

Unfortunately, I have a sneaking suspicion who ended up with the dog of a 1001. He's not a person well respected in the MX5 community....

[roadsternut]

Nice summary of M2 cars in this Miatas of Muskoka newsletter

http://miatasofmuskoka.com/images/News%20Letter/Vol%203%20%20No.%2011.pdf

Haha. Thats funny. Thought I recognised some of the photos. Where do I send the bill?

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n109/saz9961/Mallory%20MX5OC%20Rally%202009/120909451.jpg

[roadsternut]

M2-1028, 1.75 million yen
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/detail/CU2616440411/index.html?TRCD=200002


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An exceptionally clean original car.

[roadsternut]

A cheaper 1028
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/detail/CU2547727387/index.html?TRCD=200002

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Here's why its cheaper; rusted sills.

http://ccsrpcml.carsensor.net/CSphoto/ml/044/274/U00012044274/U00012044274_18_001.jpg

[etikoner]

I loveeeeee the recaro M2 seats. theyre sooooo perfect.

[freedomgli]

I don't believe they're Recaro. I'm pretty sure they're Esqueleto.

[etikoner]

The RS-limited ones in Carbon kevlar are the ones I was referring to. But you may be right?

[roadsternut]

The RS-limited ones in Carbon kevlar are the ones I was referring to. But you may be right?

RS Limited Recaros are completely different from M2-1028 buckets.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/26789011139_f687c5e39a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GPfFGp)RS-Limited Recaro Carbon Kevlar Seats Mazda Roadster (https://flic.kr/p/GPfFGp) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

ultimately, buckets are a pain in the arse, literally, for a road car.

[vote4pedro]

There is a TDR 1001R nose for sale on Yahoo Japan Auctions, and I remembered some pics that I have of the roadster itself. It was produced by D-Technique, and it was their version of what an M2 Incorporated NB would look like. There were two different style front fascia available, and the interior styling was similar to the M2 1001/1028 models. Even though D-Tech is now defunct, some of the parts are still available through Murakami Motors, and probably a few other Japanese vendors.
Although not an M2 roadster, it is still a cool looking interpretation. :mrgreen:

[freedomgli]

TD-1001R is cool but my favorite NB will always be the Autobacs monoCRAFT mm1.

[roadsternut]

And it was a 1600 not 1800

[Phatmiata]

M2-1002 on eBay? Does anyone know where this one went?? http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=281378700446

[Dandy]

M2-1002 on eBay? Does anyone know where this one went?? http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=281378700446

The last I saw, the seller backed out of the Ebay sale. Someone on Mnet actually had the winning bid at $929.:toomuch: Obviously a mistake was made with the listing and no reserve. There is a thread here: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=547002&highlight=1002

[freedomgli]

That's the problem with eBay Motors vehicle auctions - they're non-binding on both parties (a few other categories are like this as well). It's basically just an advertising service not much different than AutoTrader. This worked to my advantage on one occasion where I was a serious buyer but auctionsniper had a network failure that prevented them from placing a bid for me. I contacted the seller after the auction had ended and offered them more than the winning bid (still less than my maximum bid would have been) and he agreed to sell it to me. And why not? I was local and offering more money than the eBay auction winner and there was nothing in the TOS that required the seller or high bidder honor the auction.

[Hammerhead]

Thank the Makers! Otherwise, I'd have to throw myself off a bridge because I missed buying this Unicorn.

[Phatmiata]

M2-1006 Replica body kit from Garage Vary with S-Limited (93LE) interior swap = WIN

http://i.imgur.com/eK3REzN.jpg

[Willywongka]

Maaaan, I would love to get one of those M2-1028 roll cages! I also wanna know how comfy those M2-1028 seats are.

[freedomgli]

I also wanna know how comfy those M2-1028 seats are.
Super comfy if you're 5'2" tall and weigh 125lbs. I've contemplated buying an Esueleto seat and making a "big boy" version because the look is perfect but it's just too big an endeavor for me to attempt.

[Phatmiata]

I also wanna know how comfy those M2-1028 seats are.

RS-Limited Recaro's are better :whistle:

[vote4pedro]

RS-Limited Recaro's are better :whistle::teehee:

[roadsternut]

M2-1028 being given the once over in Italy. Can't believe this car had been hiding in the UK

http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/1607061_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/5371164_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/7040944_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/4228034_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/9325695_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/147071_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/6870124_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/737438_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/8150593_orig.jpg
http://www.miataland.com/uploads/1/1/5/4/11540812/9961362_orig.jpg

This doesn't appear to be the Autolinkuk 1028.

[Demon I Am]

Lovely

[Phatmiata]

JNC did and article here on the M2, has some more good info.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2014/06/27/the-story-of-mazdas-m2-brand-part-01/

[Dandy]

Here's a 2015 article on the "CobraSter" that is mentioned earlier in this thread:
http://hooniverse.com/2015/05/27/m2-incorporated-and-the-miata-cobraster/?sa=X&ved=0CBwQ9QEwA2oVChMIsq3k98D6xgIVSBgeCh0lJgvt

http://s14.postimg.org/8lb99ld0x/miatallama.jpg



I found this blurb about the funky M2 building in Tokyo:


Dating from 1991 but evoking a much earlier era, the M2 building in Tokyo's Setagaya ward was designed by Kengo Kuma for M2 Incorporated (“Mazda Too”), a former niche-product R&D company owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. Perhaps they should have done some research development of what constitutes attractive design. In any case, all's well that ends well: M2 Inc closed in 1995 and the building is now used as a funeral hall.

http://i.imgur.com/OYNY4Hw.jpg

[freedomgli]

M2-1028 being given the once over in Italy. Can't believe this car had been hiding in the UK
Looks much better with the original alloy wheels put back on.

[Phatmiata]

That M2 building is awesome, I always wanted to see this building in person someday.


PS: I removed all the hidden spam links in your post :ninja:

[Phatmiata]

What do we have here at the 19 second mark?? Oil Cap or Gas cap? Looks like a holy grail of M2 parts to me?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG60cyCDhsE

I saved the image on my flickr acct in case the video ever gets lost or removed.


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/766/23162865653_b7518e43ec_c.jpg

[Dandy]

Christmas ornament maybe?:mrgreen:

[fwdtamiya]

Searched for awhile and came up with nothing. But I did find this neat keychain. Text says it's a promo item you got when buying M2 floor mats.

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/133749/car/30223/104660/parts.aspx
http://cdn.snsimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPat/104660/p1.jpg?ct=fdad509291e9

[Phatmiata]

wow cool !!! gotta find one of those now hahahha

[vote4pedro]

interesting what ever it is...

[roadsternut]

The Japanese are heavy smokers (filthy habit), so predictably its an ashtray

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/512769/blog/25395885/

http://cdn.snsimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/userstorage/000/002/004/068/150dcf4ff4.jpg

[roadsternut]

Below is a used one that was up for sale in the United Kingdom, only 38K on the clock!


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This same car is still for sale, with a massively inflated price. Some of us feel there are better examples out there than this.

http://www.southwestroadsters.co.uk/m2-1001-cafe-racer/4590915040

[Phatmiata]

mystery M2 item solved!! Thanks Roadsternut

[roadsternut]

Another view of the ashtray and cabinet of goodies

https://youtu.be/UYN7gN-13Vw

[MLambert19]

http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/p521870067

Well, this just happened. Lots of money, I know.

[Ihatecars]

That's not too bad actually. good buy

[fwdtamiya]

Yeah, paid around the same for mine. Nice pick up.

[druz]

I was considering that 1028 tombstone, not bad of a price. Glad someone was able to pick it up.

[freedomgli]

Yeah that seems to be about the going rate. I think I paid that much 10 years ago. So you actually got a good deal factoring in inflation, current exchange rates, etc.

[MLambert19]

http://rochester.craigslist.org/wto/5768298916.html

14x6.5 Panasports, which appear to be the M2-type ones for sale in NY for $400. Need paint or powdercoat.

[freedomgli]

The 14" ProRally were sold aftermarket around the world and also as an M2 accessory option. The only difference I believe being the M2 center caps. Without them they're worth no more than your average aftermarket ProRally. M2-1001 fitment would be 15".

[MLambert19]

http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/222051374

M2(ish) 1002 knockoff(?) on Buyee. 27000 kilometers, correct color, mirrors, front bumper and badges... but center console/tombstone, gauge cluster, and other items have been swapped. I wonder if it's an actual M2, or if they've simply bolted a few bits on in an effort to pass one off as such.

[freedomgli]

Definitely looks more like a M2-1002 tribute car based on a standard NA6. Too many details are wrong, most notably the seats, door panels, carpets, dash, steering wheel, instrument panel, radio console, etc. Reproduction M2 data plates are not that difficult to obtain. Like all used car purchases, trust but verify. Pre-purchase inspection, thorough review of ownership history, records, etc. to prove the provenance.

[Dandy]

I agree with freedomgli about the details but it does appear to have the correct paint and it looks to be tastefully done.

[MLambert19]

http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/l385309639

M2-1028 Rollbar. Looks to be complete with padding and upper bars. Brackets and hardware, too (I'd find some new bolts and nuts, for sure).

I find it amusing that Buyee will let me bid on this (which I can only imagine would be a nightmare to ship) but not the Watanabe B-types that I wanted to badly a few days ago...

[ScratchNSniff]

http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/l385309639

M2-1028 Rollbar. Looks to be complete with padding and upper bars. Brackets and hardware, too (I'd find some new bolts and nuts, for sure).

I find it amusing that Buyee will let me bid on this (which I can only imagine would be a nightmare to ship) but not the Watanabe B-types that I wanted to badly a few days ago...

What size Wat's are you looking into??? I'll have a near mint set of 14x6 at Miatapalooza next weekend in the booth...

[oldgrayleather]

What size Wat's are you looking into??? I'll have a near mint set of 14x6 at Miatapalooza next weekend in the booth...

Ooh! But then again, might not be easy checked baggage ;). I do need a front right BRG quarter panel tho...

[ScratchNSniff]

Ooh! But then again, might not be easy checked baggage ;). I do need a front right BRG quarter panel tho...

Shoot, with the size/weight, they ship cheap!!!

[vote4pedro]

Just an FYI for anyone looking for 'real' M2 parts: Lately I have seen several parts being passed off as genuine M2 parts on YJA that are not. Nakame door cards being sold as true M2 1001 cards, 'ok' repro M2 1028 air cleaners, and the latest is a polished momo wheel being offered as an M2 1001 steering wheel. I am bringing this up because it pisses me off when people are taken advantage of...

[oldgrayleather]

Thanks! I've noticed more stuff coming up and saw that wheel too.. went for almost $500. What is the telltale giveaway that it's a fake?

[vote4pedro]

Thanks! I've noticed more stuff coming up and saw that wheel too.. went for almost $500. What is the telltale giveaway that it's a fake?

Horn button and surround is different. Original 1001 horn button:

[fwdtamiya]

Thanks! I've noticed more stuff coming up and saw that wheel too.. went for almost $500. What is the telltale giveaway that it's a fake?
The fake wheel (https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m207262373)is still for sale, that was a good price for the real one (https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h270766573). A dead giveaway in this case is the grip, should be uniform all the way around. Looking closer, if you compare the horn and horn surround, they're quite different.

[Ihatecars]

Lots of M2-1001 on YAJ right now.

https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/i_hit_a_home_run

[fwdtamiya]

The fuel lid, uggghhh

[bogaut]

The fuel lid, uggghhh

im still pissed the guy i got my lid from didnt drill out the rivets and grab the surround piece

[fwdtamiya]

I would be too

[Sikamikamiko]

I Need this soo much... [emoji12][emoji23]


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[MLambert19]

Fuel lid sold for 133,200jpy = $1200+ USD.
Window Cranks sold for something like $400 USD.

I'm on the lookout for a 1028 front strut brace and possibly the air intake setup... on the fence with how 1028-ish I want my '94R to become...

[Roadster7]

1028 intake went for under $200 recently, iirc.

[oldgrayleather]

Wow, considering the fuel lid was damaged $1,200+ is higher than I would have expected. Also, for a while the tombstones seemed to be going for a lot less. Perhaps it's all the attention these got on here and at Jdmparts.rupewrcht's FB page :)

or maybe it's just time to make the investment on importing a minty one of these... :lol:
http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/EUNOS/EUNOS_ROADSTER/700060002030170524001/index.html

[druz]

Fuel lids have previously gone for around ¥150k.

[bogaut]

thanks rupe!

[RustRat]

And that's who got it.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/e0ded00c0f13402ea6d2b43702e94aa6.png
Hmm, or not? I can't translate what he says :D

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[oldgrayleather]

Hmm, or not? I can't translate what he says :D

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Pretty sure that's the one, looks like it has the same damage as the one that was on YJ.

[NotableGuest]

Wow just saw this today...

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/j433855037

[vote4pedro]

Wow just saw this today...

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/j433855037

it has been on yahoo for a long while now: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j433855037

[vote4pedro]

once again, not M2. Def not 1028:

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o198475125

[Ihatecars]

1028 with a 1001 bumper on yaj. Dream car status

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/286141637

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4613/39645742445_9214fe0fbd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23pmMZx)1001 roadster 1 (https://flic.kr/p/23pmMZx) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/25670286767_8011bc4a72_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F7oVVa)1001 roadster 2 (https://flic.kr/p/F7oVVa) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/39645742325_3ef8c5f666_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23pmMXt)1001 roadster 3 (https://flic.kr/p/23pmMXt) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/25670286577_496743424a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F7oVRT)1001 roadster 4 (https://flic.kr/p/F7oVRT) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr





edit by admin to show photo of said dream car .........

[MLambert19]

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/EUNOS/EUNOS_ROADSTER/700060002030180226001/index.html

I wonder what it would cost to freight a car from Japan? For less than the cost of a new Club model, you could buy a ~7000 mile M2-1028 with hardtop... minty fresh. If a moderator could grab the photos and save them here, might be helpful!

[Phatmiata]

1994 EUNOS EUNOS ROADSTER M2-1028
2018/02/28 Update
Japanese Domestic Price = 2,786,000 yen

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4648/26669810088_87af3322e9_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GCHKnS)Goo-Net-exchangeDotcom M2-1028 White1 (https://flic.kr/p/GCHKnS) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4741/25670190487_30db1b848d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F7oria)Goo-Net-exchangeDotcom M2-1028 White2 (https://flic.kr/p/F7oria) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/40498320072_ce751bffed_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24GGtBN)Goo-Net-exchangeDotcom M2-1028 White3 (https://flic.kr/p/24GGtBN) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/39645674245_154acd493d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23pmrHF)Goo-Net-exchangeDotcom M2-1028 White4 (https://flic.kr/p/23pmrHF) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4655/39645674185_1827bb2b7d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23pmrGD)Goo-Net-exchangeDotcom M2-1028 White5 (https://flic.kr/p/23pmrGD) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

[TNRooster3]

That comes to what...a little over $26k plus freight to the USA?:?

Wonder how many are still around?

[oldgrayleather]

Hnnnnng! Was it only the 1001 that has the unique gauge cluster?

[Willywongka]

Super clean... but like owning a real hakosuka gtr. I wouldn't have the heart to modify it, which takes away all the fun. But hey, maybe thats just me.

[Roadster7]

Hnnnnng! Was it only the 1001 that has the unique gauge cluster?
M2-1002 I believe had it as well.

[Phatmiata]

Super clean... but like owning a real hakosuka gtr. I wouldn't have the heart to modify it, which takes away all the fun. But hey, maybe thats just me.

Or like people modifying a 91 BRG, or 93LE, its still a miata IMHO :toomuch:



Hnnnnng! Was it only the 1001 that has the unique gauge cluster?

came on the M2-1002 as well

[oldgrayleather]

No point in dreaming about this one any longer, seems to have been taken down.. presumed sold?

[MiataQuest]

No point in dreaming about this one any longer, seems to have been taken down.. presumed sold?

Maybe MLambert19 bought it!

You know white NA's are the best!

[Midtenn86]

Super clean... but like owning a real hakosuka gtr. I wouldn't have the heart to modify it, which takes away all the fun. But hey, maybe thats just me.

I think I would keep the modifications to anything that was reversible. So only bolt on items to improve the driving experience.

[MLambert19]

Maybe MLambert19 bought it!

You know white NA's are the best!

I wish! I need to sell BRG225 so I can start spending some money on my '94R! I am pretty stoked to have a clean white/black NA though, for sure. My US-market-diluted-1028 was only $20K less expensive!

[Phatmiata]

a long time ago in a country far, far, away .....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4741/40555057242_c11c17cfa3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24MHgAS)OG’s will know what this is (https://flic.kr/p/24MHgAS) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

[Roadster7]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d264651593

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0401/users/9/3/2/3/gogomajimun-img600x400-1515506614nxglaf9168.jpg

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0401/users/9/3/2/3/gogomajimun-img600x400-15155066147wbb3a9168.jpg

Vitaloni mirrors with M2 Inc bases on YJA

[Roadster7]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/266952222

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0310/users/8/5/0/1/pospos888-img1200x900-15086549530yssal19958.jpg


M2-1002 parts catalog

[Roadster7]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q201576646

M2 fuel lid keychain

https://wing-auctions.c.yimg.jp/sim?furl=auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0403/users/7886bf6c1612df6947b4a2f7a9cafbc8ed5b13c1/i-img480x640-1521532819bx7zxa11626.jpg&dc=1&sr.fs=20000

[MLambert19]

If anyone is doing a 1001-themed interior, this should be the correct wheel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1991-MOMO-STEERING-WHEELS-BENZ-BMW-VW-GOLF-Alfa-MARINO-MAZDA-CRX-EVo2-mx5/222867101022?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I might be willing to sell my Club NA M2-Inc. horn button if someone buys it. -Matt

[Sikamikamiko]

If anyone is doing a 1001-themed interior, this should be the correct wheel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1991-MOMO-STEERING-WHEELS-BENZ-BMW-VW-GOLF-Alfa-MARINO-MAZDA-CRX-EVo2-mx5/222867101022?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I might be willing to sell my Club NA M2-Inc. horn button if someone buys it. -MattInterested in horn Button. pics?

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[Ctsquid]

https://www.croooober.com/en/item/8260021

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/788/27164188288_3704480b5c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HopyMW)M2 Window (https://flic.kr/p/HopyMW) by steve boutin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137320670@N05/), on Flickr

This has seen better days, but it appears to be authentic.

[Phatmiata]

updated post #7 to include some interior shots of the M2-1003 Roadster, and the M2-1023 AWD fatchback

[oldgrayleather]

updated post #7 to include some interior shots of the M2-1003 Roadster, and the M2-1023 AWD fatchback

:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: :bow:

That 1023 is amazing!! More digging has turned up nothing. Safe to say it never made production?

[ueru]

:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: :bow:

That 1023 is amazing!! More digging has turned up nothing. Safe to say it never made production?

The caption says it was a design study, and it seems to also have been known as the Familia Sport 4 (maybe also Super 4, but could be a mistype on the article). It also seems to share a lot with the M2 1005, another Familia based car. Neither appears to have ever made it to production. Could be way off here as well, but it also seems like the 1005 was planned to be Mazda's Group B entry (or at least the homologation base for it), while the 1023 was supposed to be the road going car that you could get number plates for.

https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/353776/blog/9478808/

https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/523287/car/454366/2568940/photo.aspx

Crazy how much M2 designed haha. I thought I knew a decent amount about M2 with just the 1001, 1002, 1006, 1028, and the 1015. But there are way more than just those apparently.

Edit: here's a good list of M2 models with basic descriptions for each in Japanese- https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/roman_holiday417/64221200.html

and here's my translation

M2 1003 - Based off Eunos Roadster、base carriage for M2 1008
M2 1004 - Autozam Revue based van
M2 1005 - Familia base - WRC competition base car
M2 1006 - Eunos Roadster base equipped with Luce (Mazda 929) 3L V6 engine
M2 1007 - 4 door sports car capable of carrying 4 people
M2 1008 - Eunos Roadster base coupe。This was idea was later sold as the Mazda Roadster Coupe in the second generation model.
M2 1009 - urban SUV
M2 1010 - Front half: Familia Astina、Back half: Familia sedan based sports pickup
M2 1011 - Eunos Cosmo base
M2 1012 - MPV base
M2 1013 - ?
M2 1014 - Off-road type AZ-1
M2 1015A- WRC style AZ-1
M2 1015B- AZ-1 canvas top specification
M2 1019 - Eunos Presso equipped with Kronos family 2.5L V6 KL-ZE engine
M2 1020 - RX-7 base
M2 1022 - Revue base
M2 1023 - M2 1005 model meant for consumer sale
M2 1024 - ?
M2 1031 - wheelchair compatible Eunos Roadster

[oldgrayleather]

Crazy how much M2 designed haha. I thought I knew a decent amount about M2 with just the 1001, 1002, 1006, 1028, and the 1015. But there are way more than just those apparently.

So far this is a great Saturday thanks to you and Phat (note to self, need to figure out Minkara). So much new stuff I never knew about M2 and that 1005? Hnnnnng

[Phatmiata]

I have my old 96 White with red interior swap on there

https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/314222/car/215445/profile.aspx

I put my 93LE on there some time ago too :bow:

https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/314222/car/2034221/profile.aspx


It was a great way to connect with other Roadster nuts, however most have moved to other platforms now, facebook instagram, etc. :cry2:

[MLambert19]

If anyone has a couple million yen to spare （税込 2,080,000 円） (about $18,000US) there's a pretty nice looking M2-1001 on YJP at the moment.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/f313025360

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/de5106aaf659734533912efc9f9aec793c7fee84/i-img640x480-1543534970sibsu6936803.jpg

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/de5106aaf659734533912efc9f9aec793c7fee84/i-img640x480-1543534970n4kdur936803.jpg

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/de5106aaf659734533912efc9f9aec793c7fee84/i-img640x480-1543534970zse7ge936803.jpg

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/de5106aaf659734533912efc9f9aec793c7fee84/i-img640x480-1543534970o2gp5k936803.jpg

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/de5106aaf659734533912efc9f9aec793c7fee84/i-img640x480-1543534970sv1e6z936803.jpg

Looks like the wheel centers are missing, along with the oil filler cap (which you could source a Nielex replacement for), and the steering wheel.

-Matt

[bogaut]

wrong roll bar as well

[Roadster7]

Maybe the roll bar was optional? I've seen a few with this style bar.

[bogaut]

aluminum roll bar came standard in them i believe, this looks to be a twin hoop lookin design

[Roadster7]

Nah, it's one of these atrocities. Why anyone would remove the original and replace it with this is beyond me.

The original 1001 is well documented in this thread. Main hoop goes down to the floor behind the seats and the support legs to through the rear shelf into the trunk. This just...sits on top of your carpet.

https://i.imgur.com/vKEassT.jpg

[bogaut]

i have a roll bar from a 1001 that ill be installing in my car, they are pretty nice, but a lot of people like to shit on them since they are still made of aluminum haha

[Willywongka]

Cant wait to see yours installed so we get shat on together hahaha!

[Phatmiata]

im still waiting for @vote4pedro to install his M2-1001 rollbars :whistle:

[vote4pedro]

Arrive made a replica M2 1001 Roll Bar, and there is one on Yahoo. :

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u242348329

But, 1,300.00 before a bit of shipping. (plus no padding)..

[vote4pedro]

I have one of each Randy, as well as a 1001 with bent/snapped back legs. *Thanks Bunches Buyee for the cRAp shipping* :scream::scream:



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[MaRcOp01o]

I was able to get the 4 point mazdaspeed bar from Kadin at CMC. IDK how rare it is because I always see bars very similar in a lot of roadsters in Japan.

https://www.cornsusa.com/product-page/mazdaspeed-3-piece-4-point-roll-bar

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0931b_6f01a23e53e94869a0c53c91b5f83a18~mv2_d_2921 _3820_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_421,h_551,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/e0931b_6f01a23e53e94869a0c53c91b5f83a18~mv2_d_2921 _3820_s_4_2.jpg

[vote4pedro]

another Arrive M2 1001 on Yahoo!.
'Tis the Season...

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d328456341

[Roadster7]

'Tis definitely the season.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w278606687

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0412/users/3/3/6/3/cmr7561-img640x480-1543996631wpcnro28101.jpg

[MaRcOp01o]

dam that one is really clean and with the padding!

[bogaut]

yea the cover is really slick. zips off and everything. good if you dont wanna deal with polishing it all the time, haha.

[lucmor444]

So tempting......

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h374796792

Wonder what they will end up going for?

[vote4pedro]

So tempting......

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h374796792

Wonder what they will end up going for?

Already over 57,000 yen.

[lucmor444]

M2 Horn button anyone?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j560097689

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0504/users/1a184f78f9f8262570cd93972f0d26dcb5731199/i-img899x1200-1554643024fwxi7m330288.jpg

[MaRcOp01o]

Horn button anyone?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j560097689

Haha I know a lovely gentleman named Adam he works at Revlimiter IDK if anyone has heard of him on here before. :blaugh2:

[MaRcOp01o]

Also these clean M2 Mirrors are available.

https://www.jauce.com/auction/x615733113?fbclid=IwAR0C9OSm-QvrUu2Bj76PTRDVkeyC2BFU1pdqWP4gokimKmXJypSIZSgPJsA

[Phatmiata]

$1000 bucks for the M2 Horn Button!? :toomuch: That must be a new record high, I can get one with the Steering wheel for less

[Chorne1787]

$1000 bucks for the M2 Horn Button!? :toomuch: That must be a new record high, I can get one with the Steering wheel for less
I paid 1/5th of that for my M2 wheel!

[revlimiter]

Haha I know a lovely gentleman named Adam he works at Revlimiter IDK if anyone has heard of him on here before. :blaugh2:

blush. :)

I can certainly take care of anyone who wanted a replica.

[vote4pedro]

blush. :)

I can certainly take care of anyone who wanted a replica.

yellow, blue and red would be the options to go with kind sir.

[Phatmiata]

yellow, blue and red would be the options to go with kind sir.

sacrilege !!!

[lucmor444]

A more reasonably priced item (still 4 days to go though):

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n338127842

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0504/users/656834e1a566a4fe0f05388be96f3cab58a5423e/i-img1200x900-1554628449uhiujx306849.jpg

[vote4pedro]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r325268755

OK, I may be anal about M2 parts, but this Murakami Solid Brass M2 1028 type shift knob is really awesome. I have one, and the extra weight just adds to the whole 'snik-snik' when shifting.

[MaRcOp01o]

A more reasonably priced item (still 4 days to go though):

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n338127842

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0504/users/656834e1a566a4fe0f05388be96f3cab58a5423e/i-img1200x900-1554628449uhiujx306849.jpg

I have this in my collection

[Antonio]

M2 1001 anyone? :shock: 1750000 ¥

http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=w315484167

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0505/users/5/9/5/6/h4143-img1200x900-1559170964jb7kxf3679.jpg

[MLambert19]

There are a few nice items on Buyee/Yahoo Japan at the moment. A 1001 console that appears new with M2 paperwork, and a set of door handles... both are all the money.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/f363163413

M2-1001 Door Pulls, $600

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0505/users/02d8609824348c166cc9e872a5a3a760b6b383fd/i-img800x600-15586995047abnzl1822463.jpg

-Matt

[MaRcOp01o]

Yeah Matt there’s a couple nice M2 goodies on auction that appear too be new!

[bogaut]

the door handles are reproductions

[Roadster7]

So is everything being sold by user chevy1982jp

[vote4pedro]

ALL the current M2 parts listed are repro's; the door handles, the console- it does look nice though, as well as all of chevy1982jp's stuff.
But in chevy1982jp's defense he DOES put out some cool aluminum stuff.

[MikeA]

Anyone keen on a M2 1001 fuel lid for USD2.6k?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m352480614



https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0508/users/b4703b29c28854f8b8d74d24678de85f29e07126/i-img602x424-15660122320i0nux1221769.jpg

[MLambert19]

Anyone keen on a M2 1001 fuel lid for USD2.6k?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m352480614

Either I'm missing something, or it's lacking the surround... not pictured and no mention of it. Already at $2900US. Crazy stuff.

-Matt

[lucmor444]

Anyone keen on a M2 1001 fuel lid for USD2.6k?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m352480614

Just saw that too as I was browsing - I wonder if they would take a kidney instead for it?

[MLambert19]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/c771151463?mrc1=mail&mrc2=auction_watchlist&mrc3=mail-reminder&_=ajk3YzZTbkZvS3FkNnpQeVpQSEJvVjFUMTZXVVp0VDhSTmUz VEMvMmhxVHRaOGY4VE5wYmFRTDE2cnl0aXBxeA==

M2 1001 complete fuel lid... sold for $2K, I'd guess. Anyone here the lucky buyer?

-Matt

[MikeA]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/c771151463?mrc1=mail&mrc2=auction_watchlist&mrc3=mail-reminder&_=ajk3YzZTbkZvS3FkNnpQeVpQSEJvVjFUMTZXVVp0VDhSTmUz VEMvMmhxVHRaOGY4VE5wYmFRTDE2cnl0aXBxeA==

M2 1001 complete fuel lid... sold for $2K, I'd guess. Anyone here the lucky buyer?

-Matt

Not me, but at that price I might have one for sale.

[druz]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/c771151463?mrc1=mail&mrc2=auction_watchlist&mrc3=mail-reminder&_=ajk3YzZTbkZvS3FkNnpQeVpQSEJvVjFUMTZXVVp0VDhSTmUz VEMvMmhxVHRaOGY4VE5wYmFRTDE2cnl0aXBxeA==

M2 1001 complete fuel lid... sold for $2K, I'd guess. Anyone here the lucky buyer?

-Matt

It went for the opening bid of ~$1500. Still too rich for me, but I had to think at least a few times about it.

[freedomgli]

For that much money you can have several CNC machined from billet aluminum, originality be damned.

[vote4pedro]

For that much money you can have several CNC machined from billet aluminum, originality be damned.

I have seen someone in Japan make it out of CF:

[MikeA]

For that much money you can have several CNC machined from billet aluminum, originality be damned.

There'll always be those that appreciate and value originality over a knockoff.

[vote4pedro]

There'll always be those that appreciate and value originality over a knockoff.
THAT is why the prices for original M2 parts has gone up so much since things hit about the 20 year mark.

[MaRcOp01o]

https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/EUNOS/EUNOS_ROADSTER/700070871430190211001/index.html

Now that we are all on the topic of this fuel lid. I found one for $27,000 just happens to come with a car.


https://picture1.goo-net.com/7000708714/30190211/J/70007087143019021100100.jpg

https://picture1.goo-net.com/070/0708714/J/0708714A30190211W00104.jpg

https://picture1.goo-net.com/070/0708714/J/0708714A30190211W00117.jpg

https://picture1.goo-net.com/070/0708714/J/0708714A30190211W00119.jpg

[Phatmiata]

fun fact, this thread has had 166,000+ views :blaugh2:

Here is some d-technique goodness for ya
https://www.d-technique.co.jp/shop/products/detail.php?product_id=75&fbclid=IwAR2twYZg1V6k6lbubH6pTfiC4-rKzn4LzlAwWsgC1MGNFLtriHNoxf_2_PY
https://www.d-technique.co.jp/shop/upload/save_image/02230149_5c702819774e3.jpg

[atlex]

Not that it is an M2 but this thread does give me pause for thought regarding my white car.

[MLambert19]

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Anyone seeing the crazy prices 1028 trunklids are bringing? I threw a bid at the last one, which was rough, and it sold for $2,230USD before shipping! The previous one was closer to $3k.

[vote4pedro]

Yup, I try to keep track of them. Keep going up and up. Here are a few from the past:

[MLambert19]

Anyone know a part # or source for the M2 1028 tombstone side plastic push-pin retainer clip thing-a-ma-jigs? There was a seller selling them on Buyee/Yahoo JP a while back, but I never picked up any, and now wish I had. Getting close to installing my 1028 console.

Thanks, -Matt

[freedomgli]

Anyone know a part # or source for the M2 1028 tombstone side plastic push-pin retainer clip thing-a-ma-jigs? There was a seller selling them on Buyee/Yahoo JP a while back, but I never picked up any, and now wish I had. Getting close to installing my 1028 console.

Thanks, -Matt

No, but if you find out, please let me know. I’ve never used them on mine. To be honest I thought that it used trim screws there and I didn’t want to put new holes in my dashboard so I’ve never put anything there.

https://live.staticflickr.com/1006/1358144204_61ae4c1b6a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/351QXo)

[MaRcOp01o]

Would something like this work?

I know it is not genuine but if you found a small enough push clip it would look great.

https://www.amazon.com/Show-Chrome-Accessories-3-112-Reusable/dp/B00FR8628O/ref=asc_df_B00FR8628O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309798558622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16101492088278087696&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011927&hvtargid=pla-569632537608&psc=1

[vote4pedro]

No, but if you find out, please let me know. I’ve never used them on mine. To be honest I thought that it used trim screws there and I didn’t want to put new holes in my dashboard so I’ve never put anything there.

https://live.staticflickr.com/1006/1358144204_61ae4c1b6a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/351QXo)


part number, but not so sure of a source:

[MLambert19]

Anyone here crazy enough to pay $1500 for a fuel lid? Someone did...

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[HarryB]

Wooooow

[freedomgli]

Anyone here crazy enough to pay $1500 for a fuel lid? Someone did...

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I’m sure there is. But it isn’t me. For one, I’ve never liked the idea of drilling the factory body and riveting the fuel lid base to the car. Second, I don’t think it’s unique or special enough to justify the expense. Personally, I think the Zoom Engineering and Runabout Type 1 lids offer similar visual interest for only 15% the cost. If I could acquire a carbon fiber M2-1001 style fuel lid like Morizo’s M2-1028R I’d totally do that instead.

https://minkara.carview.co.jp/smart/userid/449287/car/367363/789499/note.aspx

[lucmor444]

I guess it is an investment that will only go up in price. 10 years from now we may be saying " I could've gotten a M2 fuel lid for only $1500':)

[MLambert19]

I’m sure there is. But it isn’t me. For one, I’ve never liked the idea of drilling the factory body and riveting the fuel lid base to the car. Second, I don’t think it’s unique or special enough to justify the expense. Personally, I think the Zoom Engineering and Runabout Type 1 lids offer similar visual interest for only 15% the cost. ]

I agree wholeheartedly about drilling a dozen holes into the bodywork above my trunk. I do really like the idea of a single gas-cap, though. If someone were to make an M2-style threaded filler cap with a Zoom-style rivet-less base, I'd pay good money for one. Not $1500, though!

[Phatmiata]

I guess it is an investment that will only go up in price. 10 years from now we may be saying " I could've gotten a M2 fuel lid for only $1500':)

Nah that was back the late 1990s to early 2000, I was saying man I could have bought an M2 fuel lid for $300 but was too expensive back then lol



but for that price would rather buy an M2 Bumper
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52082197488_e6ab53810f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nmjSNd)M2 4 life (https://flic.kr/p/2nmjSNd) by Randy George (https://www.flickr.com/photos/phatmiata/), on Flickr

[vote4pedro]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t1001975248

M2 1028 mirror bases for 50,000yens. So, around another $200 for the Vitaloni mirror shells/mirrors to make a set of M2 1028 mirrors. Pricey indeed. They will probably sell though.

[freedomgli]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t1001975248

M2 1028 mirror bases for 50,000yens. So, around another $200 for the Vitaloni mirror shells/mirrors to make a set of M2 1028 mirrors. Pricey indeed. They will probably sell though.

Are they cast aluminum painted black?

[vote4pedro]

Are they cast aluminum painted black?

My original bases are and these look to be. Just a little pitted around the screw holes.

[freedomgli]

My original bases are and these look to be. Just a little pitted around the screw holes.

Cool. Also, your PM inbox is full.

[Willywongka]

My original bases are and these look to be. Just a little pitted around the screw holes.

I didn't realize the bases were aluminum. I thought they were plastic :). Makes sense though, the rollbars are aluminum also. The m2 1028 half cage is so damn light!

[MLambert19]

Anyone want a nice 1028? Starting bid around $30,500US. 37000KM is about 22K Miles. Looks to be all there and the real deal.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/l1042998277?conversionType=search_suggest

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[HarryB]

BTW Miataland is also letting go of their M2 1001 (seen in facebook)

[Sikamikamiko]

BTW Miataland is also letting go of their M2 1001 (seen in facebook)

Where in Facebook? Didn’t see it…


- NA8 with mazdaspeed goodies

[MLambert19]

Where in Facebook? Didn’t see it…


- NA8 with mazdaspeed goodies

Posted by Andrea Mancini to the Miata Buy, Sell, Trade group. March 13th. I can't figure out how to copy the ad, otherwise I would...

[Sikamikamiko]

Posted by Andrea Mancini to the Miata Buy, Sell, Trade group. March 13th. I can't figure out how to copy the ad, otherwise I would...

Thanks. With those directions I could find it.
If I had the money I wouldn’t blink…

M2 inc car running is true unobtanium and I hoped I could drive this one in Miata Land this year in Italy…

[MLambert19]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/k1070602808?conversionType=search_suggest_buyee_to p#group=nogroup&photo=0

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Complete, albeit rough, M2-1028 on Buyee/Yahoo JP. I wish I had the contacts and resources, I'd scavenge all the M2 parts and ship them here. The seats, trunk and hardtop alone are worth the opening bid. The wheel, center console, gauge cluster, mirrors and hood would all just be bonus items! My guess, the body is crusty... just looking at the rust that is present in a few pictures. But, at 1/300... might be worth a body-swap.

Edit: It just occurred to me, no 3rd brake-light. The trunk is a replacement already. What's the hood?

-Matt

[MLambert19]

1002 gauge cluster in excellent condition on Buyee at the moment (ends 3 Feb, 2024). At $2500US, it's a bit rich for me. But man, what a beautiful piece. I'd argue the best looking of the M2 clusters (which is why I have a RS Products overlay that's similar and a set of Revlimiter 1002 faces to install, eventually).

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/f1122834707?conversionType=mypage_watch_list

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