ND MX-5: Mark’s 2016 ND Build

Thanks, CT! I've thought the RF was good looking since the 1st time I saw a pic of one. With these finance rates, now seemed like the time to pull the trigger.

It's technically our daughter's car, a graduation present and something reliable for her future college days, but you can bet I'll be taking it to the track (and most likely Flyin' Miata and/or JBR 😇 ).
 
Local Cars and coffee get together this morning
 

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FM back up camera coming today. After saying why would anyone néed a camera in this car, I realized that it would be very handy after I installed the Verus rear diffuser. I always back in spots (so much easier getting out) and I find myself getting out of the car to make sure I’m not to close to the curb. Last thing I want is whacking that diffuser. So the install will start later today or tomorrow.
 
Haven’t posted recently I guess! Installing the backup camera later today. Weather has been chilly here in FL the last few days. 72 today so great weather for ripping the car apart!
Visited an old friend with a nice collection of hot rods and classics
Did some cars and coffee/shows recently too!
 

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Joe, I haven't gone through all your posts, so I am wondering if you installed forced induction yet. I toured Edelbrock's factory and test facilities a while back and was very impressed. I like their supercharge for the ND MX5s but the OEM transmission apparently can't take too many hard shifts at full boost. I have an 08 NC PRHT with 6-speed manual and a bunch of mods. Forced induction is not legal here in CA for NC MX5s, unfortunately.
 
Looking good as always Mark! Jealous of you today, a high of 33, but on Thursday we are supposed to see 60's! I'll close my eyes, get an ice cream cone, stick my toes in the sandbox and pretend I'm at the beach. lol

Good luck with the rear camera install. I have read it is easy, just time consuming.
 
Joe, I haven't gone through all your posts, so I am wondering if you installed forced induction yet. I toured Edelbrock's factory and test facilities a while back and was very impressed. I like their supercharge for the ND MX5s but the OEM transmission apparently can't take too many hard shifts at full boost. I have an 08 NC PRHT with 6-speed manual and a bunch of mods. Forced induction is not legal here in CA for NC MX5s, unfortunately.
Nope no FI for me, been there and done that…..my buddy did a turbo on his 18RF. He bought a stand by tranny from Flis Motorsports just in case!
 
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Camera install was pretty straight forward. Digging out the foam from behind the rear bumper was a pain, had to do it twice and the second time with a kitchen knife, no tools at my mom’s house. Anyway, it’s done and comes in handy with all the curbs and parking spot cement bumpers.
 

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Looks great and love the placement! IMO this is where Mazda should have placed the back up camera on the ND2.
 
Went to a huge car show in Punta Gorda last Saturday, won best in class 2010-2020!

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Went to a southwest fl miata club dinner/meet Thursday night. Cool folks! Won the 50/50 and a door prize too!

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