Hello all and welcome to my first post.
My brand new Mx-5 arrives in 36 days. This is the start of project black and this is where I hope to document in writing, photo and video a passion project a year in the making.
I would like to start at the beginning.
The idea came from when the RF 2.0 Sel based new Sport Black the car (for those who are not aware) had a leather interior a near Sport Nav level of trim in Eternal Blue. The car was great however, I thought Mazda didnāt quite go far enough with the car to make it unique. I thought the same of the new Z Sport the cherry roof was beautiful and at the time the only way to get Machine Grey on a soft top. However the old Z sport had really unique BBS alloys a unique plum and gold paint as well as a few other awesome features. This got me on a train of thought. Why not create my own limited edition.Ā
As the idea originated from the Sport Black I looked at Mazdaās other Sport Blacks paying attention to the 16 plate Mazda 2-3 Sport Blacks. With alternative wings, interiors and flareā¦ Project black started to take form.Ā
One thing I wanted to make sure was the car didnāt look like a street racing car just something genuinely different and with a high level of quality and attention to detail. One that Mazda could actually put into production and of course something for me to be proud of while driving.Ā
Excluding the Rf Sport Black. All of the others throughout the range of Mazdaās cars had an option to buy the cars in white this would be my colour of choice for my āSport Blackā and with the understanding of the āblackā part of Sport Black referring to the extra garnish added, spoilers and trimmings. Any parts to be added would therefore be in gloss black.
So with a an idea in principle I started trawling the internet for extras I could add and soon came up with a bucket listā¦
The idea evolved over the course of the year until finally I caved and a few days ago bought the car.
A YouTube channel and an Instagram detailing the process of building the car over the next year will be created soon and parts have already been ordered. This is where this lovely forum comes in. In order to get some proper feedback and what people think I will also be documenting the process in this thread.
Car: Mx-5 2019 ND Sport Nav+ in Arctic White
Upcoming immediate changes: Mazda front and side spoiler kit, lowering springs, Mx-5 Parts duel centre exhaust with diffuser and painted carbon fibre front bumper duct covers from carbon haus.
Future Changes: Interior stitching to be changed to white, new Steering wheel with white stitching matching the rest of the car. Black alloy wheels (Most likely BBS from Mazda accessory base or Oz Itallias ordered from BBR GTI). ISR Delete and higher flow air intake pipes added, filter changes, Calipers Painted White with the name of the car to be added as well. LEDās to replace most standard bulbs in the car,Ā Pin Stripe Kit made by Silk-blazeĀ Japan, and Blitz Rear spoiler and Brake light relocation. Eventually a BBR remap and painting exterior badges black.
I am sure more subtle mods will be added in the future as I do more researchĀ and new things come up.
The car wont be called project black I am sure I will find a suitable name for it soon enough.
I would love to know everyoneāsĀ thoughts on the matter.Ā
A.K.
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P.S Here is the link to the playlist of episodesĀ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHRHdRRwOcd57Ra6Q6VSwscb65FKA-6wsĀ
Episode 0 (prequel)Ā https://youtu.be/OYUf5G26GaUĀ Ā
Episode 1 (calipers)Ā https://youtu.be/-55CfQnxvEM
Mx- Parts ND Exhausts ComparisonĀ https://youtu.be/XvF75rg1OSE
Episode 2 (Exhaust)Ā https://youtu.be/CHRWIjs0RMIĀ
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Car Progress so Far (pictured below) 17/08/19