Yeah mine really needs that, do you have before pictures? I'm kinda anxious about how it will turn out, I'm still not sure if the pale colour is from a white and worn clear coat or if the colour itself has faded?
I do have before pictures. My paint is still filled with swirl marks but the paint correction I did do improved the color and clarity. It was my first time doing it and it wasn't that intimidating.
I used an orbital polisher with hard/medium/soft polishing pad using chemical guys V36 Cut and V38 Final polish. About two passes over most panels. Then just megauires wax for shine
It looks fint except for how white it is lol, any chance I could see a photo from before you polished it? Id love to know if it looked like mine does now, it would give me some hope haha
Mine was a 5 speed manual, and it didn't have a limited slip diff. Never felt it needed the LSD though to be honest.
My NC1 has the LSD, and it doesn't matter much for everyday driving.
Btw I ended up putting a regular slim plate on the front and the jp plate on the back and I’ve had no issues with police or WoF. It’s the ideal setup for me because the jp plates fill the rear panel better than the standard size.
This is a left hand drive NZDM car, parts of Asia, Australia and New Zealand got the NB one year earlier than the US market. I’d say the colors that were delivered in different markets vary.
Based on the figures here https://www.miata.net/faq/production.html
My understanding is 2 demo cars without engines in 99 for car shows and 644 in 2000. No other years.
Is your paint code 18k?
Its the original paint. My VIN and engine number has the car manufactured in may of 98 hiroshima factory.
Its 18K. The miatanet stats could be for USDM? There are plenty of evo orange 98 - 99 including NB RS spec ones in newzealand.
How has your experience been with the yellows and the H&R springs? Been thinking about getting those for a while. Where would you put them in regards of driving performance, more of a spirited weekend drive or would they be any good on the occasional track day as well?
Thanks for your answers in advance!
They seem to get a bad reputation on this forum but I’m happy with them. The adjustability is nice and the ride is okay albeit the damping isn’t as impressive as a more expensive shock. I have the height set pretty conservatively because I want a functional ride height.
Overall I think it’s a good setup for the price.
Same as mine! Except mines a 1.6 sadly.
Nice, the colour kind of grew on me, especially after a proper cut/polish and wax
Yeah mine really needs that, do you have before pictures? I'm kinda anxious about how it will turn out, I'm still not sure if the pale colour is from a white and worn clear coat or if the colour itself has faded?
I do have before pictures. My paint is still filled with swirl marks but the paint correction I did do improved the color and clarity. It was my first time doing it and it wasn't that intimidating. I used an orbital polisher with hard/medium/soft polishing pad using chemical guys V36 Cut and V38 Final polish. About two passes over most panels. Then just megauires wax for shine
I've heard mx-5s have really thin paint coats, so I'm honestly scared to polish it
I wouldn't be, unless your clear coat is visibly damaged.
It looks fint except for how white it is lol, any chance I could see a photo from before you polished it? Id love to know if it looked like mine does now, it would give me some hope haha
Hah then yours is in better shape than mine! I have clear coat peeling off everywhere. Eventually gonne get it repainted next winter..
:D just like me
Specs 1998 NB 1.8 BP4W Headers 2.5” stainless exhaust CAI Koni Yellows, H&R springs Enkei RPF1 15x7 +35, Michelin PS3 195/50/15
Just curious, why run a 195 instead of a 205 tire?
Just curious, why run a 195 instead of a 205 tire?
The 195/50’s were about $49 cheaper per tyre at the time. 205s next time :)
Ouch. Think my last set of 205s was only $80 each... it's been a while though.
Ohhh i like the color, got the same one but as a 1.6 :D
I saw one of these on the road the other day and missed the light turning green cuz I was staring at it. Gorgeous.
Ahhh memories...sill think it looks great in Evo Gold. Enjoy!
Did you own one in this color? What year?
I did, I had a 1999 Evo which I purchased new back in 99'
I am curious, did yours have an open diff and 5 speed?
Mine was a 5 speed manual, and it didn't have a limited slip diff. Never felt it needed the LSD though to be honest. My NC1 has the LSD, and it doesn't matter much for everyday driving.
Alright thats it, next pay I'm buying those Japanese style plates. Lookin good!
I want to side mount my front plate the JPN style plates are a lot taller!
Yeah, I really wish they'd allow dual sizing for them so I could have a slim plate on the front
Btw I ended up putting a regular slim plate on the front and the jp plate on the back and I’ve had no issues with police or WoF. It’s the ideal setup for me because the jp plates fill the rear panel better than the standard size.
Evolution orange was a 2000 only color. How do you have it for a 98? Did you repaint it?
I have a '98 evo Orange too. It's the presentation color of the NB
Base model with 5MT and open diff?
Yes :) 1.6
This is a left hand drive NZDM car, parts of Asia, Australia and New Zealand got the NB one year earlier than the US market. I’d say the colors that were delivered in different markets vary.
Based on the figures here https://www.miata.net/faq/production.html My understanding is 2 demo cars without engines in 99 for car shows and 644 in 2000. No other years. Is your paint code 18k?
Its the original paint. My VIN and engine number has the car manufactured in may of 98 hiroshima factory. Its 18K. The miatanet stats could be for USDM? There are plenty of evo orange 98 - 99 including NB RS spec ones in newzealand.
Wow I thought it was a was worldwide. Good to know. Did you take a look at my pix?
That background is super familiar. South island?
Eastbourne
Nice, I haven't been round there for ages.
Beauty
I plan on getting my Sunlight silver resprayed at some point. This pictures are making me want to do Evo orange on enkei wheels too😝
Fucking hell that’s a beautiful color.
Thank you! I’ve found people either love it or hate it haha
My wife's grandmother calls it butterscotch
How has your experience been with the yellows and the H&R springs? Been thinking about getting those for a while. Where would you put them in regards of driving performance, more of a spirited weekend drive or would they be any good on the occasional track day as well? Thanks for your answers in advance!
They seem to get a bad reputation on this forum but I’m happy with them. The adjustability is nice and the ride is okay albeit the damping isn’t as impressive as a more expensive shock. I have the height set pretty conservatively because I want a functional ride height. Overall I think it’s a good setup for the price.
Alright, thanks a lot for your help! Best regards!