Awesome video! Am shopping for an NC right now and am quite a tall chap. Haven't sat in one yet to test this out but at least I know now that the handbrake is easy to change. Please please please keep doing what you do, your videos are really high quality!
The proof is all in the testing 👍 I’m not a giant but my legs seem to disagree with the stock position, I have mates that are taller than me and have no problem!
Great video! I bought a similar hand brake replacement and had do idea how to install it on my 2008 MX-5. No installation instruction was provided. With your instruction I am now ready to tackle it. Thanks for sharing this!
I like your advice but you could have added the following things. 1. If the lock bar dislocates you have to fiddle to make sure it operates properly. 2. If you want to hide the ugly finish underneath just take the old sleeve cut off the bottom of the injection Mould “Mazda branding”. Then glue it on to the base of the hand brake. This will hide the ugly look between the sleeve and gator some way as it’s black 3. Never mentioned the screw on button don’t bottom out so a little of thread lock is needed once you reach the desired height. Other wise top product and vid.
Good stuff, very professional, that could have so full of innuendo! Glad you’re pleased with the seat lowering brackets. I think I’ll go for a set of those.
The temptation was there! Make sure you watch my video on it. Probably wouldn’t take the seat off the rails at all if I did it again, just slide them to the back!
I ordered the parts from Jass as soon as I finished watching your video. Didn’t know if they shipped to the States, but they do and I’m loving the upgrade to my interior.
As allways, nice video, I will check out the link.I have got a left-hand drive so I do not have the issue. I was wondering how the right hand side looks on your car? It looks as if a big part of the gearbox is their which gives issues when you want to sit comfortable. I feel I am always struggling a bit when I try to find a good position on the passenger site.
Nicely done and a nice upgrade. I'm waiting for you to change out your shift knob ... Perhaps go with a voodoo style ball that matches your handbrake. Unmarked shift knobs are theft deterrent devices in the U.S.A. (where not so many people drive manual transmissions anymore).
How much space does the 1" lowering gave you considering your height? Did the longer journeys became comfortable? I have recently ordered the 2.5" version to make sure I will fit in the car nicely on long journeys as I am 188 cm (6.2") tall. I am a bit worried though that I will be too low in the car. What do you think?
Thanks for the comment! It has made an improvement but in all honesty I’ve really not driven more than about 5 miles since lockdown! I really want to test it out on a long journey, with the handbrake, removal of deadstop and the drop it feels more roomy so far! It’s a tricky one as everyone’s different body shapes, I have long legs and short torso, but you might have long torso short legs.. 2.5 will give a lot more headroom, but can you ever be too low?? Good if you want to wear a helmet on track!
@@CarThought actually the 2.5" drop version provides leg support for long legs, naturally bend and also raised up (there is not enough space to stretch them unfortunately). While the raised seat front and leg support is essential for ergonomic seating and support for any really tall driver, this might be an issue for someone not that tall.
I bought a leather and chrome handbrake lever cover from MX5 Parts and had the same issue removing the old one. After no success pushing, pulling and twisting as you did with yours I resorted to carefully tapping it off with a hammer and a small block of wood. Wish I'd thought of this in the first place :-D.
The handbrake is on the correct side for RHD drive cars, they are RHD as standard in Japan! Hard to believe Mazda didn't swap sides for the left hand drive cars.
@@CarThought Our hand brake dust cover thingy isn't glued on, in fact nothing really holds it in place, Never seen a silver painted button on a US car, And that spring looks BEEFY compared to the one I pulled out of my car. like I said small stuff : D
The original handbrake and gear lever gaitors aren't actually leather, they are plastic (PU leather, leather, whatever...). Upgrading them both to actual leather is a nice mod to do, although from experience I can tell you that fitting the base of the handbrake gaitor to the clip in panel is a tight fit! 🤬
My stock gear knob worked loose when I was out the other day. Having seen this video I ordered the Sport style replacement from Jass. I can't wait to fit it and go for a drive. They have loads of sweet looking bits, although the NC aftermarket is limited compared to what I was expecting.
Great instructional video. New Handbrake looks cool, but it's way too heavy for an MX5. LOL. And didn't give you more space either. But, who cares, an MX5 is all about the fun, not the space. Party on Dood! All I need now is..........hmmm........an MX5!
@@CarThought Yeah... those rusty pliers triggered me hard :-D But maybe it's just because... Weil ich Deutscher bin ;-) Greetings from Krautland from another happy MX5 driver.
"More interior space!" where? you've been given a product, you didn't review it, you didn't say why it's better than OEM, this is literally just a show off that Jass sent you an aluminium handbrake. 7mm isn't more interior space
Please speak English. "Gifted" is not a verb in English. It is a noun that has been "verbed" (also not a verb). I received it as a gift or I received it free of charge or it was a gift. A habit from our transatlantic cousins. It's as bad a "birthed" (also not English). Otherwise nice video, Dominic.
