1990 Mazda MX5 - Identity Crisis

The riveting-red hue doesn't stop at the body. Two-tone soft vinyl covers the stock seats while barefoot babes get to curl their toes in custom red carpet. They can glance apprehensively over at the A-pillar-mounted Pivot Racing tachometer as Hendrix heel-toes the Maxspeed Racing pedals and swaps cogs with the Maxspeed short-shifter. Bringing the chassis earthward is taken care of with Weapon-R coil-overs and Illumina Tokico gas shocks. The mild suspension drop retains the stock driving characteristics while nicely tucking the 17-in. Tenzo-Rs wrapped in 195/40 Nankang meats.

Speaking of meat, whaddup with the motor? Well, the 1.6 litre powerplant might be normally aspirated, but it it is beefed up with a set of Pacesetter Racing headers, a Focuz open-air filter with custom intake, and a custom dual OBX exhaust.

Though the dual system may add a little weight, this seems to be more than counterbalanced with the light bumpers from Bomex. The roadster, though more Peter Pan than a pocketful of power, is peppy and dexterous and an absolute blast to pilot 'round city streets.

And, with a proposal sent in to Jackson Racing for sponsorship. The Miata's engine bay could soon be housing a supercharger. Better get the Prozac. With a forced induction plus a full port and polish in the works, this is going to be one feisty teenager.

Motor:Premier custom intakePacesetter racing headerschrome-plated valve covercustom dual OBX exhaustNGK spark-plug wiresNGK spark plugsSTR dipstickSTR brake capFocuz open-air filter

Rollers:17 inch Tenzo-R SHU-4Nankang 40 series tires

suspension & Brakes:Weapon-R coil-oversIllumina Tokico gas shocksPremier cross-drilled rotorsMotul fluid

Exterior:Bomex front bumperErebuni side skirtsErebuni rear bumperBomex rear spoilerBMW Z3 fender gillscustom hood scoopEuro headlight conversionXenon headlight bulbsclear cornersRod Millen Aero-sport coverchrome license plateWingman custom front spoilerItalian short shockscustom paint (BMW M3 red with 2 red flake and silver mint flake)Eagle's Eye fog lightsLa de da de we like the body

Interior:two-tone soft vinylcustom red carpetcustom trunkcustom speaker boxBrainstorm red gaugesMaxspeed racing pedalsMaxspeed shifterMaxspeed E-brakeMazdaspeed shoulder padsBroadway mirrorsPivot racing tachometerAutometer single gauge pod mounted on A-pillarAutometer 32mm volt meter

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