RX-8 parts that fit MX-5 NC - MX-5 Miata Forum

Johanser22 · 14th September 2016, 00:04

Hey guys, I know there's a couple parts from the RX-8 that fits the MX-5 NC. Am not to sure witch parts are compatible but if you guy do please leave a comment down below.

Thank You.

Broketuner · 14th September 2016, 00:11

Sways
Brakes
Front hubs, only from 09+
Steering wheel/seats
Headlight projectors
Wiper stalk without. Rain sensor
Think that's most of it fir direct swap, if your into fabrication ive seen body front end conversion,
Rear uprights/hubs (requires custom axles iirc)

Johanser22 · 14th September 2016, 02:04

Thanks, is there any picture out there of a nc with the rx8 seats would like to see how it looks

bazmx5 · 14th September 2016, 02:52

Lets not forget wheels, but they are considered to be quite heavy for the NC.

Blur Berry · 14th September 2016, 22:15

didn't think rx8 seats fit NC's

Johanser22 · 14th September 2016, 22:37

What's better going with rx-8 brakes or getting aftermarket, and how can you swap the headlight projectors

Traum · 15th September 2016, 03:19

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Originally Posted by Johanser22

What's better going with rx-8 brakes or getting aftermarket

That depends on your definition of "better".

If your definition of "better" means a relatively cheap upgrade that will give you some better braking power and a slight boost in (braking) thermal capacity, RX-8 brakes will fit the bit.

On the other hand, RX-8 brakes add quite a bit of unsprung weight to the car, and adding unsprung weight is pretty much one of the worst things anyone can do to a car.

Soraia · 15th September 2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Blur Berry

didn't think rx8 seats fit NC's

Nothing a bit if massage won't help. I put them in my NB.

mh55xjl · 16th September 2016, 08:58

Do you have pictures of this? My friend just had his R3 RX8 written off in a crash and has asked what parts i would like before it goes to the wreckers. He got hit in the rear left so i am hoping the rear anti roll bar is ok but would like to see what else is worth having off the car..... Car is in the UK so i could get the parts but postage would suck!

Soraia · 16th September 2016, 09:53

Steering wheel and airbag also works in Miata. Shift knob will fit.
Seat will be too big for shipping.
Other parts like air flow sensor also works.

Johanser22 · 18th September 2016, 02:02

Is the RX8 steering wheel smaller then the MX-5 NC

Soraia · 18th September 2016, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Johanser22

Is the RX8 steering wheel smaller then the MX-5 NC

No, it only appears that way since RX-8 is a bigger car. I'm not aware of any special edition or aftermarket that are smaller.

mh55xjl · 18th September 2016, 20:39

A friend of mine just killed his R3 and I can have the seats, just need to know how to fit them.... help

Soraia · 18th September 2016, 22:29

Will need to cut the seat mounting brackets and weld in NC brackets.
You might need to cut the height adjust lever if too wide. Take measurements

Soraia · 18th September 2016, 22:29

One other way is to keep NC seat then switch out the bottom and back pieces. Bottom is bolted by 4 bolts. Same to back piece

tddockery2 · 18th September 2016, 23:08

Rear view mirror a direct swap? (I'm interested in an autodimming, homelink upgrade)

Soraia · 19th September 2016, 00:21

All Mazda's use the same mirror. My 2013 Club has no power mirrors but comes with wiring built in.

tw107 · 30th October 2016, 23:11

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Originally Posted by tddockery2

Rear view mirror a direct swap? (I'm interested in an autodimming, homelink upgrade)

I fitted one in my '06 NC1. Needs basic wiring but will fit.

Timmah · 30th October 2016, 23:17

Clutch pedal assembly for those who have cracked pedal assemblies.
There is also an Rx8 clutch reinforcement bracket which I am getting to alleviate the long term reliability of the pedal. Note I have a heavy clutch pressure plate which only exacerbates the inherent problem.

m.m. · 30th October 2016, 23:31

I have a set of front rx8 rebuilt and powder coated calipers I bought but never installed. Supposed to bolt up fine. The dust shields need trimming and will need rx8 size rotors.

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Traum · 31st October 2016, 00:51

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Originally Posted by Timmah

There is also an Rx8 clutch reinforcement bracket which I am getting to alleviate the long term reliability of the pedal. Note I have a heavy clutch pressure plate which only exacerbates the inherent problem.

This seems like a very interesting part / mod. Once you have that reinforcement bracket installed, would you please post an update here, preferably with a picture to show what the bracket looks like?

Timmah · 31st October 2016, 09:47

This is what the product link for a complete reinforced pedal assembly. No relation to the vendor.

http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...-assembly.html

The part that usually fails is the driver side of the assembly at the firewall base since the pedal is offset it will pull up on those welds and being as thin as the metal is - in my case it ripped the weld clean out and had fatigue tearing in the metal itself as well. People have welded the area but since it does not add material to the area as well as making the area brittle only causes future failure.

AARROW · 31st October 2016, 14:32

Do guys run the RX8 wheels at all? I have a set here with really good tires, but not so sure about 19's lol. I know I've seen a pic floating around of someone running them, but it's the only example I've ever seen.

Broketuner · 1st November 2016, 11:18

19s would need to be slammed and have huge brakes to not look silly

Poliswag · 1st November 2016, 11:30

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Originally Posted by Broketuner

19s would need to be slammed and have huge brakes to not look silly

Personally, I think that even most 18s don't look great. There are a few exceptions, with Andy's LS3 being the first that comes to mind.

19s would look like donks on our cars.

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