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Member ID: madmx5

Location: Apollo Beach, FL

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1996 Mazda Miata

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed128mph
  • HP142
  • Weight2135lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Catz Lighting 
  • Yokohama Tires 
  • Gewalt Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

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    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Come visit me and the rest of the Roadster fanatics at

http://www.ClubRoadster.Net

or you can email me at madmx5@hotmail.com

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

(PAGE 1) EXTERIOR & BODY PARTS
(PAGE 2) INTERIOR #1 WHITE MAZDASPEED
(PAGE 3) INTERIOR #2 BLACK MAZDASPEED
(PAGE 4) INTERIOR #3 RED R2-LIMITED
(PAGE 5) HANDLING PARTS
(PAGE 6) MIATA CLUB STUFF
(PAGE 7) LIGHTING
(PAGE 8) MIATA TOYS & DIECAST
(PAGE 9) MIATA BOOKS / MAGAZINES
(PAGE 10) HOT WHEELS / RLC
(PAGE 11) JDM ROADSTERS
(PAGE 12) TOKYO AUTO SALON 2000
(PAGE 13) NEW STUFF TO INSTALL
(PAGE 14) ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
(PAGE 15) SPARE PARTS 4 SALE

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata


madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata


madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Here is the most recent picture of my car, i will take some top down pictures later on this week and post them up. Check out more pics of the wheels on page 5.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata
Here is a older pic of my car, those are two of the Tampa Bay Storm Cheerleaders standing next to the Phatness. This was taken at the grand opening of a new Ed Morse MAZDA dealership in the New Port Richey, FL area. The dealership is setup really nice, and the people are really friendly. They are worth the extra 15 minute drive if your in the market for a new Mazda. (NOTE: Cheerleaders not included with purchase) hehee you wish.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a Runabout 1st Run Fuel Lid, looks great, and uses all the factory hardware, very cool! RS inspired part! Domo!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Those who shall enter the Phatness, must pay respects to the motherland!!! Roadster Club Of Japan!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Here is a shot of the Runabout Mirrors, you can order these from Japan with Leni @ MetroMotorsports.com

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is the Garage Vary (Urethane) front Lip Spoiler. More aggresive than the factory R-Pkg lip, and installs in minutes. Got this from Joe @ Rspeed.net

About me and the Miata Passion. This is my 3rd Mazda MX5 Miata. Yes, im that crazy for these cars!!! This all started back in 1994 when i bought my first Miata at a local Mazda Dealership, it was the Black 1992 Special Edition with optional hardtop & BBS wheels.

Although I had already seen the Miata in the magazines, and on TV commercials, this was my 1st real encounter with them and i was very impressed to say the least.

The body lines of the car looked very similar to the 3rd Gen RX7, the low shoulder lines, and a small bulge above the engine on the hood. And such a compact car, it was like driving in a cockpit of a fighter jet.

After test driving this Miata for a few minutes i was HOOKED!! The short 1.5" throws of the shifter, a peppy engine, and nice exhuast note made it feel even more like the sports car i had to have. The car is balanced perfectly with its 50/50 weight distribution, and lightweight body (mine is at 2160Lbs, after some shaved weight), it is the most nimble car i have ever driven.

Fast forward....... more than 10 years later and now im on my third Miata, a 1996 Miata with 1.8L engine. I purchased this on 12/16/1999 from a dealer located in New Jersey, it only has 19,223 miles on the clock, im gonna make this my second car to keep the miles low!! This is my new "Passion for the Road" (Project Super Roadster), you can read on and see everything ive done to make my Miata more unique.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Welcome to "PROJECT SUPER ROADSTER"

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataJust a quick heads up to those thinking this is an overnight project. It's Not, this has been more than 8 years in the making, building a car the way you like it takes lots of blood sweat and tears as they say! Here is an old picture of my Miata that was taken at the Daytona, FL Speedway back at the 2000 National Miata Rally (Victory Lane).

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata
madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is my buddy Mark Gomez's 97 Miata on some 17" BBS wheels. This car only had 4000 miles on it when he bought it used!!! WOW!! what a cherry!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Here are the sweet looking Nielex Metal Parts straight from Japan, a front and rear tow hook, these pictures do no justice!!! http://www.nielex.jp/ Domo Arigato to my friend Makoto in Japan for sending me these awesome parts!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a picture of the rear installed. You can also see the Tanabe Coilovers and Yokohama Race tires installed from this view.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a picture of the front installed. (This is actually created to look like the authentic M2-1028 Roadsters Factory Tow Hook, how cool is that!!) Another reason I installed these is because the new ruling for SCCA makes a 2"-inch round tow hook "Required" for SCCA races in case your car needs to be removed from the track.
madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a picture of an actual Front tow hook from a M2-1028 Roadster, you can see the Nielex is very similar.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is the Okuyama Front tow hook im currently running.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

And here is the rear Okuyama tow hook.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Gone are these 17-inch GeWalt 3piece wheels from Japan, to be replaced with some sweet Mazda JDM Enkei Rims, Imported Direct from Japan!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Wow, just picked up the rims today......... what can i say, i cant wait to get some tires on these and go cruising!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

These are the rims from the Japanese Spec NR-A 2002 Mazda Roadster, from everything i have read there was less than 500 of the (Lightweight) NR-A Roadsters made, and they were never exported. This rim setup was a factory Upgrade From Mazda Japan!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata The rims are Mazda Factory 15" Enkei RP02-J's Painted in a Pearl White with Metallic Flake. The size is 15x7 (PCD 4-100) & 41 offset (Perfect for Miata) They are light too!! Notice the infamous "Enkei" Brand logo, Yummy!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Notice the sharp looking OEM Mazda Logo in the center cap!! Very Trick!! All Mazda Baby!!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Wow those NR-A Roadster rims were so sweet, but i never had a chance against this sweet English Bulldog Puppy, i sold those rims for my new best buddy... Meet "Spanky" the Bulldog!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataI got these Mirrors in from Japan, they are made from Carbon Fiber by Square Craft, the Housing is made from Carbon Fiber, and the mounting bracket is made from highly polished billet Aluminum. Truely a work of art. I weighed them on my postal scale and they came in at 8.9-oz you can visit their website for more cool Miata/Roadster Parts. Im thinking of selling these for a set of "Runabout" Vintage Mirrors. So if anyone wants a good deal on this Carbon Fiber ones please send me and email.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Here are the Mirrors fresh outta the box!! Look at the detail, they are supre high quality!!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a side shot of my new Craft Square Racing Mirrors Installed. They dont vibrate or distort your view like some of the other mirrors ive had in the past.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataThis is a nice shot of the new fuel door i got from http://www.finishlineperformance.com Very cool looking, 1st Gen. Miatas should have come with these from the factory.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Here is a closer shot of the fuel door.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata KG Works 3 Brake Light Cover "Roadster"

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Swaped out the Mazda Toilet seat front badge with this sharp looking Mazdaspeed version. Thanks goes out to Mike Townsend for giving me his as he decided to sell his.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata
Here is the new tires i got, they are the YOKOHAMA A032R's in 14-inch, i have them on the factory rims for track racing only. My 1st autocross with these scored me 7th place out of 48 cars!!!!! Yes they hook up!! With a low treadwear of 50, they hook up REALLY GOOD, they take corners like i was riding on rails!!! I have never been happier with a set of tires before!! YOKOHAMA IS THE SHIZZIOT!!!!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata
Here are the few decals & Stickers you will find on my car, mostly Events or Miata Club Related, anything else to me is overkill. Thanks to Mike Fernandez a member of RCOJ for getting me the Roadster Club decals!! Thanks Bro!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Gotta have an authentic JDM plate, this is a 50 series, which is correct for the Miata. The 5 or 500 series will work also. This one hangs from the wall in my garage.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

Here is the plate i mounted on the car, its a 500 series, notice the Sapporo registration tab, hahahhaaha

madmx5's 1996 Mazda MiataHere is a shot of the KG Works offset license plate mounting bracket, for mounting front plates.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

ROAD&STER ......... If you dont know, then you may never understand. :) Pick up a copy or get outta the way!!!!!

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Installed a JDM "Roadster" Badge on the Garage Vary Rear Finisher piece, this one comes from the NCEC (2006 Miata) in Japan.
MY PAST ROADSTERS...........

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata
Here is my 1st Miata (2ADMIRE) got her back in 1994, and sold her in 2000, i still miss this car. She started out as a 1992 SE Miata, and became the pimped out ride you see here.

Lots of Mods on the Black Bizitch, HKS Intake, HKS Cam Gears, HKS Super Drager Exhaust, Chrome Cam Cover (Shaved),DIY Test Pipe Cat-Delete, Mazdaspeed SSK, Mazdaspeed Clutch & Flywheel, Mazdaspeed Springs w/ GAB Super-8 way shocks, SSR Schumacher Wheels w/Yokohama Advan tires, Racing Beat Stylebar, racing Beat Front Bumper Type-II, Racing Beat Hardboot Cover, Rod Millen Sideskirts & rear Valence, Mazda Wing, Lonza tail light covers (customized), Wiz performance interior goodies, and some other stuff im sure im leaving out. Sold this car back in 2000. Have not seen the car since, miss that car.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata Here is my 2nd Miata (BOOGER), this was my second Miata, what a terror. She started out as stock 1991 A-PKG (no-power nothing), and became the crazy looking car you see here. Ended up parting the car out, and sold her after the crank broke back in 2000. Some upgrades included JUN Adjustable Cam Spockets, GReddy Springs, GReddy Intake, GReddy Exhaust, Garage Vary Bodykit, SSR Type-X wheels, Mazdaspeed Rear Wing, KG-Works SSK, CATZ Foglights, PiVot Sleepy eyes, Mazdaspeed Shifter & Parking Brake Grip, and some Wiz Performance Interior parts.

madmx5's 1996 Mazda Miata

This is the only pic i could frind of all 3 of my Miatas together. My new, current White Base Model 1996 on the left, my Black 1992 SE on the right, and Booger my old retired 1991 hiding behind them both.

 

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Member ID: madmx5

Location: Apollo Beach, FL