Just curious how many of us there are on here. I know with it being the more expensive of the 3 options it's going to be a smaller group than the others. I currently have a 2006, but would love at some point to have an NA.
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Just curious how many of us there are on here. I know with it being the more expensive of the 3 options it's going to be a smaller group than the others. I currently have a 2006, but would love at some point to have an NA.
Checking in. :) Enjoyed my NB1 for 12 years (still do and luckily get to drive it pretty regularly as new owner is a friend), now enjoying my NC2!
here! my nc2 its almost 1 year old, i brougt im january 28 2011
NC owner checking in.
I have the 2.0 litre sport which I think in the uk is the equivalent of your GT model. 2006 in sunlight silver. Bought in October 2011 and came from from a charged NA. I'd have gone for the nc2 if I had the money as I quite like the front end look but I got a great deal on my nc1.
Me too, checking in with Marble White 06 GT
Someone should make an NC picture thread. I never see any that aren't stock :(
my is stock lol i ben seaching and recycling pictures all around the web, to se how im goint to make my car, so far, just the fender flares and a carbon hard top are the first "must have" items i will get
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/21-1006.html
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/61-0947.html
NC1 here. 2006 winning blue bought used in May of 2010. I auto cross. I've only done the yellow dot sways, so far.
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NC2 PRHT here. Had a NB1 for a few years, loved it but wanted a new car and a PRHT.
perhaps. GT here is 17" wheels, leather seats, Bose sound system, and canvas (vs vinyl) roof, among other things. Most GTs I've seen have the "premium" package, which steps it up to keyless ignition, high intensity discharge headlamps, and a limited slip rear differential.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guitarjon
+1 NC owner, 06 GT with tech/premium. I drive it once every couple months, it's usually just sitting deep underground in the garage.
Pretty much the same packages here. I think the original owner of mine just checked every box on the option list. wood package, door sills, wood shifter/e-brake,premium package2, suspension package, appearance package... May have forgotten something, lolQuote:
Originally Posted by hybridtoaster
had to go back and edit my post, I was wrong about the tech package.. was thinking of another Mazda model with that. Just looked at the brochure (warning: PDF link) again, mine is premium package 1, as it came without the suspension package (all those bits have been replaced now anyway). Only difference is prem 1 comes with the limited slip, prem 2 is without it because it's for automatics or manual cars with the suspension package.
2007 Stormy Blue PRHT purchased July 2011 with 8000 miles cream puff but alas automatic, done a lot of mods recently but no engine or suspension mods yet.
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Could really use some kind of lowering. 4x4!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas Mx
Love the stripes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas Mx
Out west here partner we all do alot of 4 byin so no suspension lowering in the near future Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by psulja
Actually, my 1st mistake, the wheels nice, chromies with brand new rubber 205/40R/17 a lower tire. Got them locally on Craigs list for less than $500. but the offset sets them out too far to lower into wheel wells as it will definately rub so I will remain high until I find the right wheels, also with all the construction and speed bumps in Vegas as well as an incline in my driveway any lower and I will need skidpaltes.
Actually the wheel offset is great. It's nice and flush with the wheel well edge looks like. You don't need to slam the ride height but NC1's in particular really benefit from a lower ride height (how Mazda should have sold them from factory, frankly). Mazdaspeed springs (or Eibach equivalents) are conservative and inexpensive yet will lower you about 1.25" - 1.5". Or if you plan more suspension mods (shocks) then just get coilovers and set whatever ride height you like.
Your car is looking good though vegasmx, the stripes and wheels really set it off against the Stormy Blue. Nice work!
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Originally Posted by Vegas Mx
Exactly what I'm saying, even just a little bit from springs will make it look so much better. A perfect example would be blackchicken's car, just Mazdaspeed springs and it already looks way better than stock and handles great. No need for skidplates. Hope you don't mind I'm gonna post a pic of your car as an example (it'll make up for you not posting a pic earlier):Quote:
Originally Posted by blackchicken
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No worries. Not the most flattering photo going up hill like that but gives an idea I guess. :oops: But in the interests of saving a fellow NC from driving around in OEM 4x4 mode any longer than absolutely necessary, here is one more... :mrgreen:
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VegasMX - if you or others want more info on how much lowering you can expect, measure your hub centre to fender and you will likely for the NC1 it is ~15" (NC2 improved slightly to ~14.5", still weirdly high for a sports car). With the mazdaspeed springs this will drop a full 1.5", maybe even a bit more... mine is ~13.25" - 13.4". It ends up at a ride height that, frankly, just looks "normal" rather than "lifted" (it would look even better another 0.5" lower IMO). So it's not extreme at all and very reasonable for daily driving on Canadian less-than-perfect roads, even in winter.
And here is my idea of a perfectly lowered / stanced rim NC, snagged from the "best NC pic" thread that has many more examples... major props to the owner of this NC...
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Hi everyone!. I'm Jon B. I've got a '08 NC1 Touring 6-Speed Manual in Copper Red Mica.
Exterior:
-Mazdaspeed Front Bumper
-Mazdaspeed Rear Bumper
-Mazdaspeed Side Skirts
-Mazdaspeed Rear Lip Spoiler
-OEM Removeable Hardtop painted Mercedes Benz Iridium Gray Metallic
-5000k Low Beams HIDS and 3000k Fog Lights HIDs from TheRetrofitSource.com
-Cobalt Lower Engine Cover
-Racing Beat Radiator Protection Screen
-Hella Supertone Horns
-Zoom Blue Wide Angle Side Mirrors
Interior:
-Mazdaspeed Shift Knob
-Mazdaspeed Parking Brake Handle
-Mazdaspeed Carbon Look Dash Panel, Door Switch Inserts and Rearview Mirror Cover
-RedLineGoods Shift Boot, E-Brake Boot and Door Inserts
-AWR/Goodwin Double Hoop Roll Bar powdercoated dark gray
-Lotus Exige copy seats on RyokuRob Engineering Seat brakets (In the works)
-Factory stereo hooked up to an Alpine V12 Amp poweing 5x7" component front and 6x9" rear Alpine Type-R speakers
-XCarLink Ipod Integration Module
Drivetrain:
-Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake
-Mazdaspeed Axle Back Exhaust
-Racing Beat Sport Midpipe
-Factory LSD
Suspension:
-Tein Type Flex Coilovers set for about 13.25" ride height
-Tein EDFC (Not yet installed)
-Mazdaspeed Front & Rear Sway Bars
-Mazdaspeed Front Strut Tower Brace
-Beatrush Center Tunnel Brace, Tunnel X-Brace and Rear Subframe Brace
-Volk Racing TE37SL 17x8.5 +40 wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE11 sized 235/40ZR17
I think that's everything, haha. I'm both proud and a little disappointed that I've done so much yet no one can tell.
Hey Jon. Was wondering how long it was gonna take for you to post in here. Lol! Damn you've done a truckload to your car. No oe can tell cause its mostly performance based. Unlike mine. Lol. Ps. You forgot your mazdaspeed oil cap. :D
Jon - your car has long been one of my favourite NC's. Very nicely put together. Even wheels suit it to a T.
it's far more than i been done lolQuote:
Originally Posted by JonB
Checking in from Brisbane Australia...sorry about the delay in posting!
Brand new NC2 here, just picked it up last Monday. I had a 99 which I bought new, and eventually FMII turboed it, and ran it for another 80,000 miles until the motor started feeling tired. Test drove an 07 and didn't like the handling, so I bought an S2000. But my fellow club members finally convinced me of the error of my ways. Actually the S2K is a very nice car, handles quite well, but is a bit hardcore and spartan. I really like my new MX-5, and plan to treat it to a healthy aftermarket diet.
I just found this forum when I was checking R2 Limited for Miata graphics.
welcome to the club!
most people here drive na's and nb's, we are a few nc owners here you got any pics of you car?
holly crap! you drive the same as me liquid silver!
Sweet! welcome to NC ownership. It's a bit of a rarified group on this forum.
Some updates on my 07, Added the 1/4 " red pin as contrast, and just yesterday added a matching single hash stripe to the drivers side front fender.
I know I will take heat on this one but I bought those Fake Brembo caliper covers and installed them 2 weeks ago, I am actually happy with them because they have all but eliminated the brake dust that was covering my chrome wheels, and I don't have to touch them up as I did with the red paint I did, best $17.00 I ever spent.
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I miss my NC.
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And my dad won't let me drive his. He doesn't even drive it. :(
Former '07 PRHT and '09 CY owner. Trading in my '11 MINI JCW for a '12 SE in white in late March/early April. Had an NA for 15 years, but sold all my Miatas before getting the MINI. Looking forward to coming back to the fold, though I will miss the power of the JCW.
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My current ride, at least for the next month or so:
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I'm an ex-JCW owner as well. Mine was a factory JCW R53 and a great car in almost every way - but the way in which it wasn't great is hard to change - FWD. :) Welcome back to miata-land. That yellow NC2 looks fantastic at the ride height you are running it and I really like the wheels as well.
I still have the wheels. I don't have the JICs anymore. I'm definitely going to be putting at least springs on the SE, as well as the Mazdaspeed by Rays wheels.
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Hey NC friends!
Chobomb checking in. I don't really have much on the NC, as parts are still too pricey, few and far inbetween. Plus, it's my weekend car so, I've kept it kind of light and basic. I've acquired a 1990 NA6 for daily use and I've been working on that mostly. But here is what is on the NC so far:
2006 Sport with performance package
Winning Blue
2009 motor with 15k
OEM LSD
OEM FSTB
17x9 +45mm Enkei RPF1
235/45/17 Toyo R1R
Tein Flex Coilovers
Racing Beat Front/Rear Sways
Goodwin Race Single
Exedy HD clutch
Fidanza lightweight flywheel
Joyfast shift knob
Took a quick pic at the carwash the other day:
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All of 15 hours in my possession.
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Looks good, congrats on the purchase!
Chobomb, love the winning blue. When I got mine I had no idea the car came in that color, woul'dve given the Nordic green a run for it's money as far as my choice went.
Nice SE ya got there Phinz!
white!
they say wen i got my mazda dint make any more white one.. fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
lol
sorry dude, special edition. Only time they have offered a PRHT in white in the US. (They did offer them in Canada before this though)
oh my that looks incredible in white --well, it will once it's at an inoffensive ride height ;)
Suspension is in the plans. Wish I still had my JIC-Alt2s. I traded the last Miata with them still on it because I was tired of swapping suspensions.
yours is rare too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
not to many.. greens? like yours
yeah honestly that green is my fav NC1 color and also the one color I never see. I think I've seen one in person ever.
Well the Nordic green (mine) was only in 06, like winning blue, but they switched to a highland green in 07. It wasn't a super popular color, most greens aren't. You can see in the pics kfj posted in my build thread how much the color changes depending on the light. Almost black in low light, green or almost a blue green at times.
interesting!
Here's my 06 southeast of Dallas.
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Sitting on 17x8 Enkei RS+Ms with 235 Specs, Prokit springs, Hotchkis bars.
Propelled by a Racing Beat header with Flyin' Miata exhaust.
Stopped by DBA disks, Goodridge braided lines, and Motul 600.
so i have given in. hello mazdaroadster!
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Nice NC, love the wheels
took ya long enough! LOL!
New here, checking in with a Copper Red Mica 2012 GT.
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I will always hate how Mazda decided to make the NC just a little bit nicer 6 months after I bought my car in 2008, lol.
Checking in WAY late on this thread. :shocked: Just got an '06 Galaxy Gray GT and lovin' it.
Post pics in the silver/gray NC thread!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lebowskiguy
Just joined on here!
I drive an 08 PRHT Hunter Green GT - lowered on Ohlins, eibach sways and an auto-exe exhaust as far as performance goes :)
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Hi... heehee.... :)
there goes the neighborhood...
har har har! found you again! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jerjozwik
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2008 Galaxy Grey GT PRHT with every upgrade allowed for SCCA STR class. EDIT: Also have a 1999 sport model that I race in CS every now and then.
Welcome to the party Chris!
Hello from the Land of Smiles. My 2008 True Red PRHT at Bonanza Race Circuit Kaoyai, Thailand.
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Hello from middle Tennessee.
2006 MX 5
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welcome folks!
Greetings from SW Minnesota. In 2006, I bought a 1991 Classic Red Miata because it met the three requirements I have for a car: 1. The top goes down. 2. It has a Manual Transmission. 3. It had an EPA rating near 30 mpg. This fall, I succumbed to the car bug (something that happens every seven years) and bought a 2011 Copper Red mica GT PRHT. Also meeting those same requirements. The new one is in storage until spring, and I'm driving the '91 until the weather warms up.
I tried to edit the date, but this iPad app gave me a "Parser Error". It was really 2006 that I bought the NA. Now it's fixed. Go figure!
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Meet my Black Mica 2014 Miata MX-5 with Coco Brown soft top GT 6 Speed Manual. I am extremely pleased with the way it drives.
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My 2014 Zeal Red GT that I drive to work each day. 4 weeks old today, and have over 2000 miles on it already. It's too much fun to drive to leave it in the driveway....I ordered a carport to part it under, so my baby will have a home in about 3 weeks (for the wife's car, 2014 Camry, too)
Here is my 2010 ... Upgraded OEM suspension, roadster sport race headers and midpipe, extended 02 plug, flash tuned by moto east, DBS slotted rotors, SS brake lines, hawk HPS pads.
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trade up for an NC did ya?
I did. Sold the NA and a civic I had.
Hi here is my 2007 PRHT stormy blue mica GT Am new to this site am old 76 Used to race Lotus Elan in SCCA C p. back in the late 60s and early 70s for ou young ones out there The Lotus Elan is the car that Mazda copied sort off the Lotus was much lighter now how to get photo on here
How did I miss this thread? Here's some of mine
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Enjoy!
I like the homage to the original Mazda stripe kit from the NAs.
Recently joined the fam.
2014 GT auto PRHT with premium package.
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I still think the NC2 with a 2.5 engine swap is just about perfect.
NC are the hidden gem of Miatas. Mine is upgraded with an LFX/6L50 with MeisterR coil overs. This completes a fine design.
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Just installed new wheels and tires. Avid1 AV20... I kinda like them [emoji1360]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0a4109b70f.jpg
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