Author: RWB

  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – How To Depin ECU connectors/plugs

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – How To Depin ECU connectors/plugs

    Intro So if you’ve got a modified NC and you want to remove a lot of factory junk from the wiring harness but want to completely remove it? Well you’re going to need to depin the stock ECU A & B plugs. This real quick article shows and explains how. Hopefully I can save you…

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  • Your Builds – Aston’s NC

    Your Builds – Aston’s NC

    Every story starts somewhere. In Aston’s case he had actually brought the now Asahi livery car as a parts car for his (at the time) black 1.8litre NC1. But unfortunately he crashed his black NC1 into wall at 50MPH! He tells me this was a sign to him to let the black NC1 car go.…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Haltech First Start Preparations

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Haltech First Start Preparations

    Thumbnail Credits: Devin / Instagram: @nc1_devin What are we going to do? To briefly summaries, we will connect to the ECU via the laptop and upgrade the firmware so we can make use of the newer and better Haltech NSP (Nexus Software Programmer). Yes, Haltech kindly allow you to use the later Nexus series ECU’s…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Haltech Elite 1500 Install

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Haltech Elite 1500 Install

    Thumbnail Credits: Casper Zawada But, what was wrong with the stock ECU?? Before we start, we need to clarify a few basic facts. Firstly, the stock ECU can run the stock 1.8/2.0 litre MZR/LF engine when the engine is turbocharged or supercharged. In fact, the leading UK tuner BBR has been tuning NC’s while utilizing…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Custom Wastegate Actuator

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Custom Wastegate Actuator

    Thumbnail Credits: Maciej / Instagram: @fallenangellife / TikTok: @advanmsnc Why custom? So, prior to offering the turbo and manifold combination onto the engine. It is comprised of a new Garrett T25 GT2871R 0.64 A/R bolted to a Kraken cast-iron top-mount manifold. I have purchased a Turbosmart IWG75 to use in conjunction with a three-port MAC…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Phone Mount Solution

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Phone Mount Solution

    Thumbnail Credits: Jack M / TikTok: @mcbriarty_ Brief overview. So, I’ve been wanting a high quality, stable phone mount in my NC1 for a while now. Until then I’ve been placing my iPhone 12 in my I.L. Motorsport centre storage compartment (cupholder delete). This was fine for about three years. But now I’ve been keen…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Aftermarket Steering-Wheel Install

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Aftermarket Steering-Wheel Install

    Thumbnail Credits: Ethan Butler / TikTok: @Ethan5002 Are you overwhelmed? Have you been looking at trying to install an aftermarket steering-wheel in your Mazda but confused and frankly overwhelmed by the options out there? I’ll clear everything up for you. Letting you make all the right decisions. What parts do I need to buy? Let’s…

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  • Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Bucket Seat Guide

    Mazda MX-5 MK3/NC – Bucket Seat Guide

    Thumbnail Credits: Eddie Beck / Instagram: @eddiebecke42 What seats fit the NC interior space? My personal vehicle My seat setup uses Sparco EVO QRT’s (Regular size) with Cybul base mounts. The driver side has custom side-mounts Cybul made free of labour charge in order for myself (I’m 5ft 8″) to sit closer to the pedals…

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