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Dear Santa, More Power Please! And Make It LEGAL

Neils’ 2007 Supercharged NC MX5 develops 50% more power than the standard Mazda 2.0 ltr engine. Great for getting to the next traffic light a little quicker but sadly the Australian authorities aren’t as enthusiastic. Particularly when it comes to registration and insurance. The challenge for Neil was to make his MX5 legal by complying with a number of emissions and ADR (Australian Design Rules) standards. A feat rarely achieved in Australia.

Phase 1: Emissions Testing – IM240

In late September we conducted an emissions test @ Penrith RTA knowing that the IM240 standards where fairly stringent. The tuning of the engine was critical and we turned to Jay @ TDR-MX5Tuning for assistance. Jay worked with Neil to data-log, collate, analyse and ultimately custom design an ECU tune that would maintain maximum power but also subscribe to the emissions standards. Whilst we where confident of the result we where pleasantly surprised when our results comfortably surpassed the emissions standard.

Phase 2: Brake Testing – ADR31

A series of stops, in quick succession, from highway speeds – tested – assessed and reported. PASSED…Simple!

Phase 3 & 4: Weight and Power

Neil’s MX5 had to be weighed and then Dyno’d before the data was submitted to an engineer for reporting and final submission.


Summary:

Neil received his Engineering Certificate in late November, less than 6 weeks after we embarked on this amazing endeavour. We’re very proud of this achievement especially as Neils’ Supercharged MX5 is possibly the only NC model to be awarded this level of compliance. More details can be found on Neil’s blog ggroadster.net. Congratulations Neil and thanks to Jay @ TDR

Footage from Winton 300

Team TargaRacing managed a ‘triple-treat’ earlier this month when they won their class and placed 2nd & 3rd with their fleet of rental race cars. The following package is a highlights video of the first hour as well as the first complete first lap from 2 of the 3 race cars;

On-Board Video From Car #17 @ Winton 300

In-car footage of the rolling start and hectic first lap from Car# 17 driven by Chris Gough & Adam Dodd. Both Chris & Adam went on to win their class and finish 5th outright.

TargaRacing Triple Triumph @ Winton 300

Congratulations to TargaRacing.com.au on their podium lockout. The team finished 1st, 2nd & 3rd in their class and all cars finished in the top 8 OUTRIGHT!

In a competitive field of high powered turbo cars and V8’s the naturally aspirated Mazda MX5 punched well above their weight setting some of the fastest laptimes over the course of the 300km event.

Again, well done to Chris Gough, his drivers and crew for an amazing result. More details HERE!

NC Model MX5 Test @ Wakefield Park

Having taken delivery only one day earlier our latest customer car took to the Wakefield Park circuit for some serious testing. Fitted with a reflashed ECU, upgraded suspension, Cold Air Intake, aftermarket headers and exhaust this 2005 NC model MX5 delivered lap times in the 1min 13 seconds bracket. Check out the video of it’s track debut (BTW, it was the owners debut @ Wakefield Park as well!!!);