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  1. MX-5 Front Brake

    by , 02-09-2016 at 10:34 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)











    I thought about taking full day-off on Bank Holiday as I felt as if kept working over the last few months apart from attending the Silverstone Classic event.
    With so much delay in NSX services for the owners, I had to turn down many generous offers and invitations including the NSXPO in US.
    Some included the opportunity to meet the new NSX very closely so bit disappointed.....

    Any way,
    ...
  2. Eunos Roadster (Mazda MX-5, Miata) Camshaft Angle Sensor – CAS 02

    by , 03-12-2015 at 01:23 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)
    The replacement sensor was delivered quickly from Belgium and the engine already successfully fired up.




    The failed sensor.

    I only needed the black thin sensor circuit board but it was not available from Mazda and considering the age, mileage and surrounding environment (mounted on the engine and driven directly by camshaft), decided
    ...
  3. MX-5 Tyre puncture

    by , 04-03-2014 at 11:46 AM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)




    Over the weekend, I was planning to carry on working on the
    Eng Refresh but disrupted by the slow puncture on the Mazda MX-5.

    Didn’t notice anything strange Friday evening and wanted to wash the
    car on Saturday when I found the FL tyre was very low on the
    tyre pressure.




    Removed the wheel and
    ...
  4. MX5 battery

    by , 21-12-2013 at 03:55 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)

    [UPDATED 14/Jun/18; after speaking with battery engineers awhile ago,
    confirmed that the made in Japan Panasonic battery
    came from
    all the way from Japan
    for NA series MX-5 was not AGM but instead,
    sealed type gel battery using high quality calcium stiffener plate.]


    As Mk1 MX5 (mine is JDM so it’s Eunos Roadster) has
    its battery inside the boot, it requires special battery that provides
    maximum leak resistance and minimise the generation of
    ...

    Updated 14-06-2018 at 10:29 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  5. Radiator for MX5

    by , 21-10-2012 at 02:44 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background)






    I should have replaced it while I was carrying out the engine refresh on
    the MX5 because the plastic tank was already like brown colour when
    it should be dark green but too late......


    Based on the feedback on the MX5 Owners Club web site,
    contacted the Advanced Radiators.

    They also have ebay
    ...
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