# mx5trackdayproject

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Have MX-5,Will Track Day - I bought an MX-5 NC to turn into a Grand Tourer and  Track Day Car

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## Posts

- [Adjustable Runners for Drivers Seat Fitted](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/adjustable-runners-for-drivers-seat-fitted/): Adjustable Runners for MX5 Mk3 Drivers Seat
- [Broken Key - Sorted](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/broken-key-sorted/): One of my car keys got broken beyond repair when the transponder chip got damaged as well as the casing. Researching the solution I found I would be fine if I had two working keys but sadly I only had one. Worse, Google's AI told me it thought the cost for replacement would be painful.
- [Silverstone Track Day - Grand Prix Circuit](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/silverstone-track-day-grand-prix-circuit/): A blog page about a track day at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit in an MX-5.
- [Aim Solo2 DL added](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/aim-solo2-dl-added/): I’d managed to break my cable for my CarTek change light and was looking at options. I’d initially rejected the option of AiM Motorsports readers because their software is for Windows and I’m a Mac user. But I decided to partition my laptop using OS Boot Camp. This passed without incident and I loaded the
- [From Bose to Sony: My MX5 Sound Upgrade Experience](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/from-bose-to-sony-my-mx5-sound-upgrade-experience/): My first MX5 had the standard radio set-up. I loved it and it kept me company on my journeys around the country. I used the auxiliary socket for attaching my phone and life was good. The upgrade then in the more expensive MX5's was the Bose system. I'm a fan of Bose in my house
- [I'll need a plan.](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/ill-need-a-plan/): Having bought the car it was then a case of taxing and insuring it, not cheap; and then living with it a bit to work out where it rattled, squeaked or leaked. In my research prior to buying the car I came across the Chris Pleass YouTube channel in which he mentions his liking for
- [Why an MX5?](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/why-an-mx5/): I'd owned a 1.8 MX5 (Mk3) NC1 before and despite the jibes that it was, "a hairdressers car"; I'd bought it as a more practical everyday alternative to a Lotus Elise. I knew they were pretty reliable, I'd done over a 100k miles in it using it as a briefcase for work runs; and checking
- [Biblical Rain and a First Track Day at Castle Combe](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/biblical-rain-and-a-first-track-day-at-castle-combe/): So we set off to Castle Combe the rain rolling in for the early morning drive to the track. Visibility was rubbish and we began wondering what we were letting ourselves in for. We made it to the track in half light and once registered we settled in for the wait as the rain rattled
- [Love it...](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/love-it/): In this post I've sorted the coolant hose, pulled insulation from under the car, practice attacking Church corner at Thruxton and ponder some other stuff.
- [Back in Track (Mode)](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/back-in-track-mode/): In this post we'll look at re-installing the intercom so that driver and passenger can communicate much easier, what google thinks is a good time at Thruxton would be. I'm thinking about whether to keep on taxing and insuring the car or whether to make it track use only; and we're going back to Thruxton
- [Tick, Tick, Tick…](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tick-tick-tick/): Back to Thruxton to try out Chasis Brace, Suspension Settings. I investigate a noise from the engine bay and have a great time.
- [Set the controls for the heart of Thruxton](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/set-the-controls-for-the-heart-of-thruxton/): Introduction So this week I'll be popping over to Thruxton Circuit for some fun in the sun. I've done the driver briefing and filled in the wavers so I'm good to go. Car Preparation As usual the weather guru's have been consulted and predict hot and sunny with 20c to 29c during the core day.
- [Out with the old…In with Super Pro ARB](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/out-with-the-oldin-with-super-pro-arb/): Introduction In my post on possible development direction, I didn't even mention the possibility that I might add an anti roll bar into the mix. But I ordered a SuperPro 27mm front anti roll bar from BOFi Racing and paid for next day delivery as I wanted it in the car before my next trip
- [Computer says, "MX5 Suspension Setting Suggestions"](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/computer-says-mx5-suspension-setting-suggestions/): I was on line the other night and started to play with the Google AI. I asked it if the front suspension of the MX5 NC 3.5 should be harder than the rear. The first answer was no, as that would affect handling; but it gave me options regarding the cars intended use, suspension and tyres fitted. Suddenly I was disappearing down the rabbit hole once again.
- [Got a question, we've added a FAQ page](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/got-a-question-weve-added-a-faq-page/): We've added a FAQ page about our experiences in developing this car into a Grand Touring Track Day car. Click on the link in the Main Menu under the title to find out more or click the button below MX5trackdayproject FAQ's
- [Thoughts on Development Direction](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/mx5-track-day-upgrades-review-bc-racing-bbr-gti-more/): Introduction So the recent mods (see previous posts) are all in the car and have been tested at a shakedown at Thruxton Circuit in blisteringly hot conditions. In this post I review the work this far and how this has shaped future thinking for the car going forward. There's some YouTube links below which show
- [Brace Yerself](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/brace-yerself/): I’ve just put an order in for an IL motorsports X Brace and a Rear Lower Suspension Brace; to bolster chassis rigidity. More to follow in due course.
- [Heads-up: BC Racing DS Shocks](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/bc-racing-ds-coilovers-for-mx5-nc-track-day-setup-guide/): Decision made, have ordered some BC Racing DS Coilovers. Deep joy. TBC
- [Wet One at Silverstone Track Day](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/silverstone-track-day-in-rain-mx5-nc-report-review/): Last June (2025), Silverstone was hot and sunny, we took a support car loaded with tools, tyres, gazebo and picnic table; and iit was glorious. This year the June track day was cold, breezy and rainy, though to be fair it settled down after 14.00 and the sun made an appearance, but what ever the
- [MX5 Suspension & Exhaust Upgrades Begin](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/mx5-nc-suspension-upgrade-bc-racing-coilovers-installation/): Introduction May and June saw the process of preparing the car gathering pace ahead of planned trips to Silverstone and Thruxton circuits. Planned works included BC Racing DS coilovers in the corners, a sound-pipe delete and a new catted BBR GTI Exhaust System. Also plans included installation of adjustable seat runners on the passenger side
- [Steering Wheel](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/steering-wheel/): Choices I've been flirting with a number of ideas about the steering wheel in my car. The high sides and front lip of to Cobra's made getting in an out of the car a little awkward. At first I thought I might try a removable wheel. I spoke to a mechanic about this who told
- [New Bracing Goes In](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/new-bracing-goes-in/): In this post My MX5 NC already has some chassis bracing both on the front struts (see the images in my previous posts)and on the chasis rails underneath the car (see below), in this post new upgraded bracing goes it to try an improve already excellent handling. The why of it From the start the
- [Wet Too At Thruxton](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/wet-too-at-thruxton/): In the last post we were at Silverstone for a very wet track day. A week later and we found ourselves at Thruxton and again it was a very wet morning session. Again the prep involved Road tyres for the same rsafety eason as before. This time we took a support car with us and
- [Rain-Ready Now](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/rain-ready-now/): After the biblically wet track days at Silverstone and Thruxton recently, I decided to take the hint and get a rain light. Of course it's not as simple as, "Lets buy a rain light", you then need to navigate the options. Choice 1: I decided that I wanted an FIA approved one so that it
- [Foggy Headlights - Cured](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/foggy-headlights-cured/): I love it when the plan comes together, I've been meaning to sort out the foggy headlamps on the car caused by the plastic being aged by UV over time and have been watching YouTube videos about re-polishing headlights that are going cloudy; something you see on MX-5's a lot. Usually they show a wet
- [New Towing Eye](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/new-towing-eye/): I've always been concerned that the OEM towing eye was a hazard for pedestrians when I was not on track and also that removing it left access for water and created a rust trap - as with the rear one that I had to replace as it was corroded badly. So I decided to replace
- [Nice new windscreen fitted, next the MoT](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/nice-new-windscreen-fitted-next-the-mot/): So it's been raining (again) and is therefore the perfect day for Autoglass to come and change the windscreen. I'd noticed a crack in the screen when I was fixing the water leak and it seemed long enough to cause concern about my upcoming MoT so it needed sorting out. The process was painless enough, So it's raining (again) and is therefore the perfect day for Autoglass to come and change the windscreen.
- [Track day seats, another rabbit hole (Part One)](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/track-day-seats-another-rabbit-role-part-one/): It is surprisingly difficult to purchase seats for your Mk3 MX-5 with confidence. Since installing the roll bar I've become preoccupied with the fact that I have a harness bar that I'm not using, that most of what I've read tells me you shouldn't use a full harness with a OEM seat that doesn't have
- [Track Day Seats, another rabbit hole (Part Two)](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/track-day-seats-another-rabbit-hole-part-two/): So it's done Well they're in (more or less). I looked at Tillett as my favourite choice but they were too expensive, then I looked at Corbeau, Cobra and Recaro. I wanted GRP or Carbon but ended up with a steel frame, In the end I went for Cobra Monaco Pro's with steel side mounts,
- [What's the plan?](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/whats-the-plan/): The with the exception of a dying battery (easily replaced) a broken fog light and perished rubber boots for the shocks all appeared to be fine with the Mazda. What it needed was a track day to act as a shakedown test day and act as a start point for the development plan. Start a
- [It's sprung a leak (2) - Plugged it.](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/its-sprung-a-leak-2-plugged-it/): So I'd noticed the footwell carpet was wet and there was a damp musky smell in the car. I pretty much knew what this would be as my previous MX-5 had a similar problem when the drainage channels under the soft top clogged up. The other well known fault was the plastic holders for the
- [It's sprung a leak (1)](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/its-sprung-a-leak/): Given the recent monsoon-like conditions, it seems the Mazda has sprung a leak. This is not uncommon and happened in my first MX5. There are some fittings that give up under the windscreen on the weather side which will need some bathroom sealant. I noticed it looked pretty steamed up, then when I got in
- [Number Plate Light Upgrade](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/number-plate-light-upgrade/): So there's the little matter of an MoT test to prepare for. The number plate bulbs have always been an issue for me and the ones in the MX5 have been temperamental since I got it. So I decided to fit LED ones in the hope of adding reliability. Again they were bought from MX5
- [Side Repeater Replacement - Dark & Moody](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/side-repeater-replacement-dark-moody/): Having made the Mazda weatherproof once again, I decided to replace the side indictors from white to something more dark and moody to match my track day wheels. It's not a difficult swap, basically you slide out the old units plug the new one into the bulb holder and re-insert the unit into the hole.
- [Castle Combe Track Day - Great Fun](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/castle-combe-track-day-great-fun/): I'd been putting off a return visit to Castle Combe Circuit because it was in excess of £200, but I spotted that OpenTrack were doing it for a much better price in October and so jumped to sign up. I was last at this track about a year ago when we abandoned the day due
- [Track Day Intercom Installed](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/track-day-intercom-installed/): We found the MX-5 NC to be a noisy place to be on a track day, especially with the top down and got fed up of shouting at each other when we are on track days. I decided to try a Zero Noise full face intercom system to see if we could make communication easier.
- [Thruxton Circuit Track Day](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/2025-track-days-thruxton-circuit-august/): Introduction In this post I'm looking at what I've done to the car since Silverstone in June, preparing for a track day and what happened on it. Work on car since Silverstone It's been an expensive few months. Sometime's the plan just doesn't come together and you need to dig yourself out of a hole
- [Cybul Roll Bar Added](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/cybul-roll-bar-added/): Having completed the problematic upgrade of the front suspension arms and been for another alignment (I'll post the story sometime soon); and with a track day rapidly approaching I'd decided to bite the bullet and upgrade the roll bar on my car. For me the options were either a Cybul or the GC Fabrications PRHT

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- [Resource Pages](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/resource-pages/): I'll be updating these pages as I go along so please check back regularly to see links to the resources I've used as I've developed the car. Click on the links to go to the product or supplier. Engine & Engine Bay Heat Shielding Funk Motorsport Heat Shielding Aluminium Heat Shield Gold Foil Heat Shield
- [About:](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/blogger-gb-about/): "In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again. The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling
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- [New to Track Days, FAQ's](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/new-to-track-days-heres-my-frequently-asked-questions/): If you're new to track days or thinking about doing one in your own car then here's a summary of what I've learned along the way. I update it as I go along.
- [Homepage](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/home/): Have MX-5,Will Track Day - I bought an MX-5 NC to turn into a Grand Tourer and Track Day Car

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/category/uncategorized/): These posts are for things other than car development and tracks.
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## Tags

- [MX5 Mk3 (NC) Seat Swap Part 1](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mx5-mk3-nc-seat-swap-part-1/): Im looking at how to swap the seats. this one looks at the drivers side seat.
- [Interior Mods](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/interior-mods/)
- [Exterior Mods](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/exterior-mods/)
- [MX5 NC (MK3)](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mx5-nc-mk3/)
- [Planning Upgrades](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/planning-upgrades/)
- [Track Day Prep](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/track-day-prep/)
- [Track Days](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/track-days/)
- [Thruxton](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/thruxton/)
- [Castle Combe Circuit](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/castle-combe-circuit/)
- [Bad Weather](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/bad-weather/)
- [Cobra Seats & Runners](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/cobra-seats-runners/)
- [Seat Swap](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/seat-swap/)
- [Number Plate Lights](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/number-plate-lights/)
- [windscreen swap](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/windscreen-swap/)
- [key replacement](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/key-replacement/)
- [Headlight Polishing](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/headlight-polishing/)
- [New Coilovers](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/new-coilovers/)
- [BC Racing DS Series](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/bc-racing-ds-series/)
- [Suspension Upgrades](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/suspension-upgrades/)
- [Exhaust System Upgrades](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/exhaust-system-upgrades/)
- [BBR GTI](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/bbr-gti/)
- [Funk Motorsport](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/funk-motorsport/)
- [Heat Shielding](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/heat-shielding/)
- [Silverstone GP Track](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/silverstone-gp-track/)
- [Flashing Rain Light](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/flashing-rain-light/)
- [CARTEK](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/cartek/)
- [8874-2019](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/8874-2019/)
- [Tyres](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/tyres/)
- [IL Motorsport](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/il-motorsport/)
- [Chasis Brace](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/chasis-brace/)
- [Exhaust](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/exhaust/)
- [Anti Roll Bar](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/anti-roll-bar/)
- [car-audio](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/car-audio/)
- [cars](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/cars/)
- [mx5-nc](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mx5-nc/)
- [review](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/review/)
- [reviews](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/reviews/)
- [tools](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/tools/)
- [mx5](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mx5/)
- [mx5-mk3](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mx5-mk3/)
- [silverstone-gp-circuit](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/silverstone-gp-circuit/)
- [track-day](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/track-day/)
- [cybul-prht-roll-bar](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/cybul-prht-roll-bar/)
- [mazda-mx5-mk-3](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mazda-mx5-mk-3/)
- [mazda-mx5-nc](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/mazda-mx5-nc/)
- [trackdays](https://mx5trackdayproject.co.uk/tag/trackdays/)