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NC '09+ upgrades?
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:25 pm
by 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
Re: NC '09+ upgrades?
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:14 pm
by 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.
Re: NC '09+ upgrades?
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:30 pm
by CHeavin_2006
Thanks skeeler!
Re: NC '09+ upgrades?
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:39 am
by skeeler
Also:
- New, squintier headlights.