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As a new Mazda Miata/MX-5 owner you are probably wondering what you should do first to protect it and get the most out of your Miata/MX-5. We have compiled a list of the top 5 things suggested by fellow Miata/MX-5 owners to get your Miata ownership started of right. These upgrades and accessories are practical suggestions to every day problems and require minimal installation and skill.
Miata/MX-5 Fuel Lid Door
I know, you're saying this is supposed to be a list of practical upgrades but we would be remiss if we didn't throw in this accessory. Easily one of the best selling exterior upgrades we offer. The chrome fuel lid door is the perfect complement to the Miata's racy styling. We have even manufactured a matt black fuel lid door for those of you going with the "black-out" look.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Cup Holder
With all the great things the Miata is known for – Looks, Agility, Performance and Styling – storage certainly is one of them. To that end space saving accessories are extremely popular and important. A cup holder is a must in a 1990-1997 Miata because they simply didn't come with one from the factory. In later Miatas cup holders were standard issue but there are better solutions on the market than those supplied by Mazda.
1990-1997 Miata
Miata/MX-5 Floor and Trunk Mats
Mazda Miata floor mats are a necessity; there are no two ways about it. You either need them to cover up your stained, frayed and worn Miata carpet or you need them to protect your pristine Miata carpet from becoming stained, frayed and worn. To that end we offer a variety of floor mats to suit your taste and needs. If you choose a carpet mat for your Miata we offer factory original, plush and ultra-plush with nibbed rubber backing to keep them securely in place. At the other end of the spectrum we have rubber floor mats that will protect against rain, slush, snow and mud.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Hood Lift Kit
Easily one of the most overlooked initial add-ons you can do to your Miata/MX-5. A hood lift kit safely and effortlessly raises your hood virtually hands free. Offered in black and polished finishes, these kits install in a matter of minutes with hand tools.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Grille
If the eyes are the window to the Soul then a Miata grille is the window into your personality. A grille for your Miata is not only there to protect your radiator from debris and flying rocks, even though that is extremely important, it says something about you. We offer grilles in a variety of shapes and finishes to complement your personality and protect your investment.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
For performance minded drivers we have put this list of parts together to make your Mazda Miata the performance and handling machine you always wanted.
Miata/MX-5 Exhaust
If you are interested in modifying your Miata for better performance, the exhaust system should be one of the first steps. A good sport exhaust will provide good value for the money. Another plus, a sport exhaust makes your Miata sound sportier. Most Miata exhausts provide a deep throaty note under acceleration and quiet down to nearly stock levels at cruise. Both horsepower and mileage can go up when you upgrade the exhaust.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Brakes
The Miata brakes are pretty good right out of the box. However, they can be quickly overwhelmed once you add some extra power and lower your Miata. All the sudden your Miata is accelerating quickly and carrying more speed through the turns which requires better braking, braking that won't fade and has the proper feel. Our brake kits are the best way to get the brake performance you need at a great value.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Air Intake
Miatas can benefit from an intake in two respects. First is getting cool air to the engine, hence the term "cold air intake". The cooler, denser molecules hold more oxygen in the same volume of air therefore making more power. The second is the fact that the length of the intake, from the filter to the throttle body, is quite long on the Miata and an aftermarket intake usually shortens that distance, sometimes significantly, producing better throttle response and giving the incoming air less time to heat up.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Lower Springs and Performance Shocks
Lowering your Miata lowers its center and gravity and allows it to go faster in corners. This is usually accomplished by replacing the stock springs with specifically engineered springs that are shorter than the stock ones. When installing lowering springs you might need to install new shocks since the stock shocks we designed to function with stock springs that are longer in length. However, if your stock shocks are in good condition you can get by with them. If you are unsure it is best to replace them at this time since you will have the suspension apart to put in the springs.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
Miata/MX-5 Sway Bars
Sway bars are one of the best ways to get better handling and they don't cost an arm and a leg. Installation doesn't require any special tools and can take as little as an hour or two. If your shocks and springs are in good condition this is the first suspension upgrade you should do.
1990-1997 Miata
1999-2005 Miata
2006-2009 MX-5/Miata
