Title: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: Paul_13 on October 31, 2024, 10:12:59 AM
Post by: Paul_13 on October 31, 2024, 10:12:59 AM
The time has come to sell the car unfortunately. It is still being used as a daily. Engine does still start and runs fine.
Mazda mx5 nc2 white 20th Anniversary edition soft top. I have treated majority of surface rust, no other issues with rot as far as I'm aware.
Spec
RX8 231 engine (low compression makes around 4 to 5 bar on compression test with warm engine - tested today) recently rebuilt less than 5k miles ago.
Custom oil cooler
Rx8 6 speed gearbox, input shaft bearing was replaced less than 5k miles ago. No issues with synchros.
Rx8 6 speed LSD differential. RX8 driveshafts
Rx8 hubs front and rear
Rx8 abs/dsc (fully functioning) a tad sensitive on tight turns.
OEM Rx8 ecu with working cruise control (remapped to modify fans temps and dtc's lights)
Mx5 propshaft/ppf
Powerflex black suspension bushes all round including diff mount/ARB bushes
Standard rx8 manifold with 3" custom exhaust with sports cat and racing beat silencer. BMW M135I back box
Standard rx8 airbox with K&n filter
VFAD fitted and working.
Rev c coils with magnacor leads
Lightened flywheel
Uprated fuel pump
Rx8 front subframe including steering rack
Meister r coilovers with stiff springs.
Standard mx5 brakes (they lock the wheels up well)
Rx8 clocks
All interior electrics/fans work.
Soft top is in really good condition, no leaks.
Rx8 yellow dot rear ARB. Mx5 front ARB. I have the front rx8 arb in the garage.
Wolfrace alloys
Duck tail spoiler
There are a couple of issues as you would expect with any car
- Cat C status from previous front end damage.
-front bumper has been previously repaired, some of the filler has cracked and there are some patches of white paint on the front arches which is a slightly different colour to the OEM colour.
- no AC
-clear coat has come off alloys.
-low comp engine but still starts.
-tracking needs doing. Hasn't been done since rx8 diff swap and replacement steering rack due to bearing failure.
-oil pressure gauge (aftermarket) reads 1 bar out.
The car is pretty much an rx8 apart from the body and fuel tank and everything works as expected.
Unfortunately I need to sell as I cannot afford a replacement engine after my less than satisfactory experience with the engine builder.
Looking for £2500 ono
Located in Basingstoke
Mazda mx5 nc2 white 20th Anniversary edition soft top. I have treated majority of surface rust, no other issues with rot as far as I'm aware.
Spec
RX8 231 engine (low compression makes around 4 to 5 bar on compression test with warm engine - tested today) recently rebuilt less than 5k miles ago.
Custom oil cooler
Rx8 6 speed gearbox, input shaft bearing was replaced less than 5k miles ago. No issues with synchros.
Rx8 6 speed LSD differential. RX8 driveshafts
Rx8 hubs front and rear
Rx8 abs/dsc (fully functioning) a tad sensitive on tight turns.
OEM Rx8 ecu with working cruise control (remapped to modify fans temps and dtc's lights)
Mx5 propshaft/ppf
Powerflex black suspension bushes all round including diff mount/ARB bushes
Standard rx8 manifold with 3" custom exhaust with sports cat and racing beat silencer. BMW M135I back box
Standard rx8 airbox with K&n filter
VFAD fitted and working.
Rev c coils with magnacor leads
Lightened flywheel
Uprated fuel pump
Rx8 front subframe including steering rack
Meister r coilovers with stiff springs.
Standard mx5 brakes (they lock the wheels up well)
Rx8 clocks
All interior electrics/fans work.
Soft top is in really good condition, no leaks.
Rx8 yellow dot rear ARB. Mx5 front ARB. I have the front rx8 arb in the garage.
Wolfrace alloys
Duck tail spoiler
There are a couple of issues as you would expect with any car
- Cat C status from previous front end damage.
-front bumper has been previously repaired, some of the filler has cracked and there are some patches of white paint on the front arches which is a slightly different colour to the OEM colour.
- no AC
-clear coat has come off alloys.
-low comp engine but still starts.
-tracking needs doing. Hasn't been done since rx8 diff swap and replacement steering rack due to bearing failure.
-oil pressure gauge (aftermarket) reads 1 bar out.
The car is pretty much an rx8 apart from the body and fuel tank and everything works as expected.
Unfortunately I need to sell as I cannot afford a replacement engine after my less than satisfactory experience with the engine builder.
Looking for £2500 ono
Located in Basingstoke
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: boosted on October 31, 2024, 11:32:15 AM
Post by: boosted on October 31, 2024, 11:32:15 AM
I really hope Nick buys it on rx8oc...
Im tempted myself...
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Im tempted myself...
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Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: boosted on October 31, 2024, 11:33:41 AM
Post by: boosted on October 31, 2024, 11:33:41 AM
Jamie???
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Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: clive on October 31, 2024, 07:42:05 PM
Post by: clive on October 31, 2024, 07:42:05 PM
Wow, this is such a good buy for someone on here and it's the better looking series 2 MX-5 NC :great:
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: Casey on October 31, 2024, 09:06:32 PM
Post by: Casey on October 31, 2024, 09:06:32 PM
GLWTS!
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: Paul_13 on December 01, 2024, 10:05:46 AM
Post by: Paul_13 on December 01, 2024, 10:05:46 AM
This is now sold!
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: Paul_13 on December 01, 2024, 10:22:34 AM
Post by: Paul_13 on December 01, 2024, 10:22:34 AM
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has helped me out over the years, it is appreciated.
The car has gone to zulumat on the rx8oc forum where it's going to receive a new engine and live on.
Sad to see it go, but need to get myself out of this financial mess caused by Haywards. It's a shame my rotary experience has been ruined by Carl. I should of listened to the voice in my head and went elsewhere after the first oil seal failure.
The car has gone to zulumat on the rx8oc forum where it's going to receive a new engine and live on.
Sad to see it go, but need to get myself out of this financial mess caused by Haywards. It's a shame my rotary experience has been ruined by Carl. I should of listened to the voice in my head and went elsewhere after the first oil seal failure.
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: Casey on December 01, 2024, 06:39:42 PM
Post by: Casey on December 01, 2024, 06:39:42 PM
I'm glad you have reached a conclusion to this saga Paul, but so sad to have followed your story with your poor Hayward experience. Hopefully, you can now put this awful episode behind you and move on.
Title: Re: MX5 NC2 with RX8 231 engine
Post by: boosted on December 04, 2024, 03:26:12 PM
Post by: boosted on December 04, 2024, 03:26:12 PM
Family and Finance First Paul.
Good solid sound sleep rotary free lol.
And positives with your wealth of experience and knowledge gained when things are looking up you can get another.
Always enjoyed reading your threads.
I was very tempted myself by your car.
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Good solid sound sleep rotary free lol.
And positives with your wealth of experience and knowledge gained when things are looking up you can get another.
Always enjoyed reading your threads.
I was very tempted myself by your car.
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