Review: Nielex Metal Tombstone Radio Surround for Miata MX5 Roadster

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06-07-2014, 04:57 PM
Phatmiata

Review: Nielex Metal Tombstone Radio Surround for Miata MX5 Roadster

Review: Nielex Metal Tombstone

Manufacture: Nielex

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Production: Out of production since 1997

Item: Brushed Metal Tombstone overlay

UPDATED (05/23/2016) Karuizawa Meeting

This was a Limited Run produced by Nielex - Japan, produced in the early 1990's. I recently spoke with Max at REV9 who was at Karuizawa Roadster Meeting Japan and had a chance to catch up with Niimi-san owner of Nielex Metal Parts. All of these are hand made items, and craftsmanship is really amazing on this item, Niimi-san stated there was only 250 Tombstones made for NA6 Roadster, and only 80 of the matching lower section shifter surround area. He also made this for the M2 Tombstone, however since that is such a niche market he only produced (10) tombstones for the M2 Roadster. :shock: So if you have one that is a pretty rare item to have!! Not sure the exact time frame they made these but they stopped appearing in the Japanese Road&Ster magazine ads back in 1996-97. I have owned this setup since 2003. This is basically an interior dress up item, but it ads a whole other level of cool to the Miata's interior.

You will have to line it up with your stock plastic tombstone and drill some small holes to mount this piece.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/...dee9df70_c.jpg

once you have drilled the holes just put the Nielex part on top of the OEM tombstone and insert the fasteners, I used a nut on the underside to hold the piece in place.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/...c665e96b_c.jpg

There was also a lower section offered later on by Nielex that includes toggle switches for the windows. And then also a transmission tunnel piece that extends to the rear area covering the trunk release and gas release lever.

Also shown is the Nielex Hazard / Pop up Headlights toggle switches., it has a goldish tint color to it, its a nice contrast to the brushed metal parts.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/...8412820d_b.jpg

Below is a photo of when I had installed it, I also added a custom shaped Nakamae transmission tunnel cover to finish the look I was going for.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/...17c3ed6a_b.jpg

If anyone else has installed photos please post them up!!
06-07-2014, 08:38 PM
Hyper

so much win with the red interior and then you sold the car, ...... why????
06-07-2014, 09:13 PM
Phatmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyper

so much win with the red interior and then you sold the car, ...... why????

Needed a new project car.
06-07-2014, 09:54 PM
Hammerhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatmiata

Needed a new project car.

?..and then another...and another.
06-07-2014, 10:19 PM
Phatmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammerhead

?..and then another...and another.

Hey post up your Nielex Tombstone John !! :blaugh2:
06-07-2014, 11:32 PM
Madaboutmx5s

Gareth (Hooligan) here in the UK and a member on Nuts used to ride that set up. Nice bit of kit. He sold it ages ago and I wish I had bought it but sadly lack of funds at the time prevented it.
06-08-2014, 06:04 AM
Vegard

This is next to the m2-1001 style tombstone the best looking style center console. I want it! Give it to me Randy! DO IT!
06-08-2014, 10:06 AM
Phatmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madaboutmx5s

Gareth (Hooligan) here in the UK and a member on Nuts used to ride that set up. Nice bit of kit. He sold it ages ago and I wish I had bought it but sadly lack of funds at the time prevented it.

Bah you guys in the UK get all the good used Eunos Roadsters anyhow, you will probably end up finding Mr Nielex's personal Roadster imported in a few years. Lol
06-08-2014, 10:58 AM
Madaboutmx5s

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatmiata

Bah you guys in the UK get all the good used Eunos Roadsters anyhow, you will probably end up finding Mr Nielex's personal Roadster imported in a few years. Lol

Lol. Maybe one day mate.
07-02-2014, 07:10 AM
atank

Test fit the Nielex Tombstone, goes really well with my KGW's Cluster and Revlimiters Gauge set............

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

Now to find a shorty console to match...........:P
07-02-2014, 08:07 AM
Phatmiata

Im guessing you don't do too much speed shifting with that mace ball shifter? :shock:
07-29-2014, 05:10 PM
atank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatmiata

Im guessing you don't do too much speed shifting with that mace ball shifter? :shock:

No I just ride around with my knuckles dragging the asphalt............:winky:
02-03-2015, 10:47 AM
marlonthegreat

found 1 out of 250

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8661/...acc28c81_b.jpg IMG_1891 by marlonmercado77, on Flickr

sadly I can't install coz of my dash

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/...62ee3e67_b.jpg P1170475 by marlonmercado77, on Flickr

anyhow I have other gems to play with

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/...15e441f6_b.jpg IMG_1882 by marlonmercado77, on Flickr
02-03-2015, 10:53 AM
Phatmiata

If you install an NA6 dash you will shave 25+ lbs, and then you can rock that awesome Nielex part. :whistle:
02-03-2015, 06:42 PM
marlonthegreat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatmiata

If you install an NA6 dash you will shave 25+ lbs, and then you can rock that awesome Nielex part. :whistle:

that's what I'm now contemplating on...problem is only the NA8 dash is available locally for a left hand, japan surplus are useless coz they're right-hand...damn
02-04-2015, 03:11 AM
bogaut

let me know if you wanna get rid of that tombstone cover :). ill trade ya some goodies for it
02-28-2015, 04:57 AM
marlonthegreat

what parts do you have in mind in exchange for the tombstone?

pm me. cleaned out my inbox already
03-21-2022, 09:09 AM
Phatmiata

Sold my uber Rare M2 Corp version, for $1100 you can see photos here, going to a good home now. It will be missed for sure

https://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?17374

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d5815e16_c.jpg