NC '09+ upgrades?

[CHeavin_2006]

I was wondering what all Mazda upgraded on the NC starting in '09?
I know they threw in the oil cooler kit, what are all the internals and whatnot they upgraded?

Thanks,
Cory

[skeeler]

This topic is covered on Miata.net. Do a search there and you'll find the info you want.

Short version:

• Stronger engine internals allowing readline/reve-limiter increase of 500 RPM and 1 more BHP. (This is why I bought an '09.)
• 6MT gets taller 6th and carbon-coated gears.
• 6MT gets Induction Sound Enhancer to make you think you are driving a sports car.
• Revised front suspension with 25-mm-lower roll center.
• New front and rear facias and rocker panels reduce drag very slightly.
• New tail lights are also said to reduce drag.
• Revised interior with more fake aluminum and retracted bottle holders.
• Touring trim (at least) gets auto-dim mirror.
• Competition yellow available. No more Highland Green. Yellow gone for '10.
• Galaxy Gray and Sunlight Silver replaced by Liquid Silver and Metropolitan Gray (not available in US).
• in '10, Marble White replaced by Crystal White (not available in US).
• All Touring 6MTs seem to be bundled with the suspension package.
• Lip spoiler, if you have it, is different.
• AP, if you have it, is different.

BTW, the oil cooler was added to some cars in 2008.

[CHeavin_2006]

Thanks skeeler!

[skeeler]

Also:

• New, squintier headlights.