D.A.M's NA6

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:01 pm

Ok this is my 2nd attempt at a Garage thread as my first was lazy! (sorry). Around early 2011 i traded in my Holden 4wd for my white Mazda MX-5 NA6 model. Main reason for choosing the mx5 over everyother car available is because i fell in love at first sight. They're super fun, they have so much personality compared to many other affordable cars for a teenager, and their one of very few cars that have a good history and multi-culturalism: Idea being birthed from the English Lotus Elan, designed in California and mass produced by the Japanese!

It set me back 11,000 big ones, she only had 110K on the clock, came with body coloured hard top, very minimal dints or scratches. Soft top was in good condition but i did later have to replace the rear window.

was also a Display Car in 2006

interior was in great condition, original gear knob, After Market MOMO steering wheel.

Engine Bay was in good condition also, only the clutch needed replacing.

The exterior was in great condition as well. Ive still kept the chrome wheel as i like the touch but im thinking on spraying them Matte Black...tough decision :-/

Her first professional shot at a JDM meet.

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:24 am

for the topic image that didnt work :evil:

Also on my first Mt Nebo run, had a alight accident:

As above i bent my Passenger side lower control arm, also a sway bar end link and the steering arm off the rack end. Special and HUGE thanks to Steampunk, Mrpham and Slug_Dub for helping me out with the incident!!!

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:47 pm

Added a Broadway mirror (bought from omgpham.com)

Black billet gear knob (also from omgpham.com)

Cut the antenna because i didnt really like the RC car look

New vs. Old pic, also added R Style front + rear lips

next to Chardy's NA6 at the Might Car mods meet, first pro shots of the front lip and small mazdaspeed sticker. (also below)

and the rear mazda speed sticker with new stainless steel exhaust tip

A cool touch

A bit of forum advertising

Future mods:
ITB's
Coilovers
Wheel Spacers
Extractors
Automotive Plus Style Bar
2x Sparco bucket seats + driver side harness

Kev05 · Postby **Kev05** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:04 pm

Nice photos...thanks for sharing.

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:06 pm

Thanks Kev, you coming to Nebo this friday?

MrRevhead · Postby **MrRevhead** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:09 pm

Where did you purchase your dashboard mat/cover from?

Kev05 · Postby **Kev05** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:16 pm

D.A.M wrote:Thanks Kev, you coming to Nebo this friday?

I've made plans, perhaps next time.

I'll try to make the photo shoot on the 3rd of May but is a definite for the detail day on the 18th.

fastfreddygassit · Postby **fastfreddygassit** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:41 pm

Nice pics dude :mrgreen:

Your car looks even better in the flesh :BROADY:

Have you sussed out plasti-dip(ping) your wheels matt black?

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:49 am

MrRevhead wrote:Where did you purchase your dashboard mat/cover from?

It was a while ago when i first bought the car, it has a tiny crack on the dash so i instantly saved for the mat.

I just went to the Mazda dealer down the road and ordered one for the NA6. but im pretty sure Supercheap Auto or Autobarn can provide them as well, just got to place an order or something

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:53 am

fastfreddygassit wrote:Nice pics dude
Your car looks even better in the flesh
Have you sussed out plasti-dip(ping) your wheels matt black?

Yeah i have, when i get back im gonna look into it, but he chrome gives it a classy look that i like, so its a super tough decision :cry:

hows your new whip going?????

also Kev, ill most likely be at the next photo shoot as well and ill definitely make it to the detailing day!!

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:09 pm

A nice city back drop photo from the April Downshift meet

CaptainNate · Postby **CaptainNate** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:43 pm

Wow what an awesome shot! Where exactly was it taken? I've been trying to find a place to do something similar.

D.A.M · Postby **D.A.M** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:31 pm

CaptainNate wrote:Wow what an awesome shot! Where exactly was it taken? I've been trying to find a place to do something similar.

PA hospital car park 2nd level from the top! i think it costs to get in there but..im not sure.

Beautiful spot but!!

When is the next photo shoot anyways?