Copper Red / Black cloth
OEM Copper Red removable hardtop
5 speed manual
Touring model (same as 2007+ Sport model)
67,600 miles
Located in Fresno, CA
Go-fast parts:
-Goodwin Racing MAX Power header, ceramic coated flat black by Performance Coatings in WA (http://www.performancecoatings.com)
-Goodwin Racing midpipe with brand new Magnaflow catalytic converter (no CEL)
-Goodwin Racing race single muffler
-AEM intake (modified to be STR legal)
-Sniper Tuning Commando programming kit
-Custom Carolina Dyno tune - 162 hp/144 tq at the wheels on a Superflow dyno
-OEM Torsen LSD
Suspension:
-Eibach 25.4 mm front sway bar, OEM rear bar
-Goodwin Racing adjustable drop links
-JIC Magic coilovers
-Eibach race springs, 550f/350r
Misc:
-Hawk HPS front pads/OEM rear
-Newer OEM cloth top (an upgrade over the original vinyl)
-Wired for trailer hitch
-Curt Manufacturing hitch included, currently not installed (we don't own a trailer)
-Includes two keys, the owner's manual, factory touch-up paint
-Can include stock airbox with filter, stock front sway bar, and an extra set of the plastic roll hoop trim.
Wheels:
-Enkei RPF-1 17x9 +45mm wheels (black) with 255/40/17 Bridgestone RE71Rs (worn to the wearbars, but at the prime of their grip and still have some useful life left)
The good:
The car has been in the autocross family since new and we are the second owners. It was originally a North Carolina car and is currently located in Central California; to our knowledge it has never seen snow. It has just received a thorough detail (claybar, machine polish and wax). The Copper Red color pops in the sun and looks spectacular. It has been a reliable car without any mechanical issues. It made the cross-country drive from North Carolina to California without skipping a beat. It drives well and has rather good torque for a Miata.
The bad:
Some cone marks and rock chips commensurate with the mileage are present. The driver seat, steering wheel, floor mats and shift knob show some wear, as pictured. There is a small rock chip in the windshield, on the lower portion in the middle, which was there when we bought the car. It hasn't grown and it's easy to forget it's even there. In the interest of full disclosure, the car was in a fender-bender when it was a month old. The front bumper and passenger side fender were replaced. The paint match is spot-on. Also, the left rear JIC Magic shock does not adjust more than 1 click either direction. We haven't messed with the rear shocks anyway, we only adjust the fronts for balance.
The speed: This car is quick. The last three autocross events we did in the car I finished no lower than 2nd in PAX, on three very different courses. That doesn't happen as often for me as people might think.
It's a confidence-inspiring and easy car to jump into and go fast out of the box. We've put some work into making the handling as neutral as possible. It has tons of grip on the wide 255 Bridgestones and it's nimble as you'd expect of a Miata.This is the budget-friendly turnkey STR solution. A 5-speed NC has great gearing for most courses we see out here (and the majority of National-style courses too). There's usually no getting caught between gears or having to decide on the lesser of two evils (riding the limiter or chugging along in 3rd). Just drive.
Photos available here: http://www.pbase.com/bryanh/06mx5forsale
SOLD!