Photo: Yuta Akagi (@uchan_nd5)
The Mazda MX-5 is 30 years old and still going strong. In fact, we'd argue that the ND generation (Mk4) is the best one yet, light, modern and well built.
Of course, if you've got a mint-condition classic with pop-up headlights you'd better take care of it, but the modern version always needs more aftermarket attention. They say that no two Miatas are the same, and while that came from the suspension or engine mods people used to do, it definitely also applies to this widebody kit.
This particular black beauty is trending right now. Belonging to Hiroshima resident Yuta Akagi (@uchan_nd5), it rides like no other ND model we've seen.
The little roadster stands out thanks to an aftermarket pit from Pandem and appears to also have Nissan 370Z wheels. We forget what these alloys are called, but they're on the 370Z Heritage Edition. Of course, none of this would be possible without the air suspension system taking up the whole trunk.
Just like the Rocket Bunny kits you're probably familiar with, this Pandem package consists of plastic inserts that bolt straight onto the existing bodywork. However, some cutting is obviously required to make much bigger Nissan wheels fit. We find it kind of interesting that the rivets used in the fender bonding are visible. Every few months, the owner changes up the wheels, though. And when the body kit was first fitted, it also came with a giant rear wing and a roll cage, sort of like the MX-5 Cup racers. You can check that out in the photo gallery if you're into the full JDM look.
One interesting peculiarity of the Japanse MX-5 is that most owners go for the cheaper, less powerful base 1.5-liter engine. It's the same one you'll find in the American Toyota Yaris, though producing about 130 horsepower.
This particular black beauty is trending right now. Belonging to Hiroshima resident Yuta Akagi (@uchan_nd5), it rides like no other ND model we've seen.
The little roadster stands out thanks to an aftermarket pit from Pandem and appears to also have Nissan 370Z wheels. We forget what these alloys are called, but they're on the 370Z Heritage Edition. Of course, none of this would be possible without the air suspension system taking up the whole trunk.
Just like the Rocket Bunny kits you're probably familiar with, this Pandem package consists of plastic inserts that bolt straight onto the existing bodywork. However, some cutting is obviously required to make much bigger Nissan wheels fit. We find it kind of interesting that the rivets used in the fender bonding are visible. Every few months, the owner changes up the wheels, though. And when the body kit was first fitted, it also came with a giant rear wing and a roll cage, sort of like the MX-5 Cup racers. You can check that out in the photo gallery if you're into the full JDM look.
One interesting peculiarity of the Japanse MX-5 is that most owners go for the cheaper, less powerful base 1.5-liter engine. It's the same one you'll find in the American Toyota Yaris, though producing about 130 horsepower.
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