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Grassroots Motorsports, "December 2007"This one is a great handbook for any Miata owner ... In fact, the DMV should hand these out to anyone registering a Miata." Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, " January 2008"Anyone who owns or is contemplating buying a Miata would do himself a service by picking up this book."
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The Mazda Miata MX-5 has been a popular car among automotive enthusiasts for more than a decade, and hardly a single one of the more than 500,000 sold has not been customized by its owner in some way. This book provides specific how-to instructions through approximately 35 projects that include both maintenance and modification procedures. Each project is treated separately, giving readers very specific information about the commitment in time, tools, money, and talent for each project.
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Having poured over the pages of Keith Tanner's 'Find it, Fix it, Trick it' as an introduction the world of the lil' Mazda MX-5 ('Mazda Miata' in the US and 'Eunos Roadster' in Japan) this book ('Miata MX5 - Performance Projects') seemed like the next logaical step, to add greater depth to my knowledge and reveal more layers to the lil' roadster.
It's worth pointing out that the book only covers the Mk1 ('NA'), Mk2 ('NB') and Mk2 'Facelift ('M2.5' or 'NBFL', depending on where you are in the world). It only briefly mentions the Mk3 ('NC') model, which was hadn't even been released when this book went to print for the first time.
If you're used to a comprehensive workshop manual (e.g. Haynes, Clymer, etc), then you might initially think that this is a little on the 'thin' side (I did), but it worth reading through and seeing what's actually on offer here.
The sections are all logically laid out, with 'getting yourself organised' (what tools are needed, how to get the car ready, etc), 'general maintenance' (there's a surprising amount of things that need checked, not least with the transmission); before moving onto the more advanced enhancements and modifications that can be made to the car.
There's an expectation that you're going to have a reasonable level of mechanical understanding (e.g. you're more than happy to do an oil change), with a little more help offered when approaching things like a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) installation. Suffice to say, some of the projects are reasonably advanced, but they're put in such a way as not to seem impossible to someone that's prepared for the job.
Chapters (or 'Projects') are concise, giving an outline of the pro's and con's of the task, what'll be needed (parts and tools), along with guidance on getting the jobs done. Again, the projects aren't exhaustive and are focused around the more common work that's done (how to swap a roof, how to service or upgrade brakes). There's a number of performance enhancements set out, which is where I feel the real value comes from.
Some enthusiasts might know all these things already (for the internet is a wonderful thing), but the book sets it out in a 'no nonsense' format and takes away some of the pitfalls when comparing different models and specifications.
If you only enjoying 'driving' your MX5, then perhaps this isn't the book (although the general maintenance is still valuable). The real treat is for those that are looking to maintain, upgrade, enhance and sensibly modify their MX5 and their driving experience.
Note: Yes, the book's written primarily for the U.S. 'Miata', but most of the information can be applied to Mazda MX5's and Eunos Roadster models as well (if you remember that the steering's on the other side!)
It's worth pointing out that the book only covers the Mk1 ('NA'), Mk2 ('NB') and Mk2 'Facelift ('M2.5' or 'NBFL', depending on where you are in the world). It only briefly mentions the Mk3 ('NC') model, which was hadn't even been released when this book went to print for the first time.
If you're used to a comprehensive workshop manual (e.g. Haynes, Clymer, etc), then you might initially think that this is a little on the 'thin' side (I did), but it worth reading through and seeing what's actually on offer here.
The sections are all logically laid out, with 'getting yourself organised' (what tools are needed, how to get the car ready, etc), 'general maintenance' (there's a surprising amount of things that need checked, not least with the transmission); before moving onto the more advanced enhancements and modifications that can be made to the car.
There's an expectation that you're going to have a reasonable level of mechanical understanding (e.g. you're more than happy to do an oil change), with a little more help offered when approaching things like a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) installation. Suffice to say, some of the projects are reasonably advanced, but they're put in such a way as not to seem impossible to someone that's prepared for the job.
Chapters (or 'Projects') are concise, giving an outline of the pro's and con's of the task, what'll be needed (parts and tools), along with guidance on getting the jobs done. Again, the projects aren't exhaustive and are focused around the more common work that's done (how to swap a roof, how to service or upgrade brakes). There's a number of performance enhancements set out, which is where I feel the real value comes from.
Some enthusiasts might know all these things already (for the internet is a wonderful thing), but the book sets it out in a 'no nonsense' format and takes away some of the pitfalls when comparing different models and specifications.
If you only enjoying 'driving' your MX5, then perhaps this isn't the book (although the general maintenance is still valuable). The real treat is for those that are looking to maintain, upgrade, enhance and sensibly modify their MX5 and their driving experience.
Note: Yes, the book's written primarily for the U.S. 'Miata', but most of the information can be applied to Mazda MX5's and Eunos Roadster models as well (if you remember that the steering's on the other side!)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I just set my timing up using this amazing book, and set it to 14deg BTDC there is a noticeable difference with the MX5 feeling a bit more lively. Love the quality colour images and the explanations are well done too; if I can understand them pretty much anyone can. I've fitted a cam angle sensor and a cam cover gasket too, I'm also looking at fitting a NB head on this car although I may need a few more tools before I attempt that one.
What this book does is give you an enthusiasm for the MX5 and it gives you a good understanding about your car. I also bought Mazda MX5 1.6 Workshop Manual to compliment it and give me a grounding of the fundamentals of this amazing car.
I have grimy fingers again for the first time in 20 years, taking me back to my youth and all the tinkering I used to do with cars.
What this book does is give you an enthusiasm for the MX5 and it gives you a good understanding about your car. I also bought Mazda MX5 1.6 Workshop Manual to compliment it and give me a grounding of the fundamentals of this amazing car.
I have grimy fingers again for the first time in 20 years, taking me back to my youth and all the tinkering I used to do with cars.
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Exellent product and service in general. Have nothing to complain, it was smoot from payment to delivery.
Book is excellent and it provide all sorts of useful information.
Thank You very much :)
Book is excellent and it provide all sorts of useful information.
Thank You very much :)
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V informative
Bought for my other half as he races in mx5 championship. V good as he doesn't know a whole lot about how cars work and what bits to change etc And nothing has gone wrong....yet!
Published 5 months ago by Dani
Good tips
Sounded just what I wanted till I opened it and found it was written in the USA.It does have loads of info in there but at the end of reading it I felt like it was a waste of... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Mr. G. Davies
Great book for Miata fans!
This guy really knows how to push a miata to the limit. He gave up his programming job to work on Miatas fulltime - when you love cars that much and have a technical background,... Read more
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