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President's Picnic & Events

16 September 2013 / Words by Michael Soulos

A great day to view some awesome MX-5s, make new aquaintances, renew friendships and hang out with your mates with a free lunch thrown in to boot.

Cars on display for Concours & Bits 'n' Bling at the 2013 President's Picnic

President's Picnic - A Newbie Perspective

16 September 2013 / Words by Trevor To

Trevor To joined the MX-5 Club of NSW only a few months ago and has just enjoyed his first President's Picnic ... as an apprentice Concours judge! Read about his experiences here.

Magical Mystery Tour II

01 September 2013 / Words & photos by David Lawler

The Magical Mystery Tour II from Parklea to Leura, followed by dinner and a very interactive Fawlty Towers show.

Tech Night at Nulon Oils in Moorebank on 28 Aug 2013

Nulon Tech Night

29 August 2013 / Words and photos by Keith Monaghan

66 members of the MX-5 Club of NSW met at Nulon's impressive plant at Moorebank for a night of education on oils. The Sydney, RPM, Illawarra and Hunter Chapters were all represented - thanks to all those who travelled a long way to support this excellent event.

Morning tea at Paterson

Max & Mark's Mystery Muster

29 August 2013 / Words by Max Kelly & Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

The weather on Sunday 18 August was perfect for a drive to a mystery location. With 20 MX-5s and 33 people being given sealed trip notes and M&Ms chocolates to enjoy along the way and a Speedo Trip Meter Challenge, they all thought it would be easy.

New website launched

13 August 2013 / Various

The feedback on the new website is rolling in and it seems that you're loving it. Here is a sample of the comments received, and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write.

Xmas in July

10 August 2013 / Report by Bruce Bettinson, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

A beautiful winters day for a drive from Beresfield to Minmi. It's only a 10min drive by the direct path, but MX-5 owners prefer the 180km scenic route via Dungog, Gresford, Branxton, Kurri Kurri and Mt Sugarloaf. Xmas in July lunch was had at the Minmi Hotel.

Brush for cleaning drains

How to clean soft top drains on an NC

09 August 2013 / Guy Coles

Here's a link to an article I wrote some time ago on how to clean the soft top drains. It's not difficult after the first time you do it and is one of those general maintenance things that you should do on a regular basis.

Wollombi Wander

30 July 2013 / Report and Photos by Peter Hilkmann

Wollombi Wander ... driving with the tops down on a rainy winter's day.

The run regoups and enjoys the views at Marie Byles Lookout

Central Coast Jaunt

30 June 2013 / Words by John Morgan, photos by Peter Hilkman & Gaye Morgan

A run down to Patonga sounded like a good idea as some of the Hunter Chapter members had done it before and had raved about the home made chips at the local fish shop. As this was the first run that I had organised and lead I was a bit apprehensive: would the weather be okay, would we lose too many people on the way, would it be an enjoyable run?

Fitting coilovers to an NB MX-5

How to fit coilovers on your MX-5

17 May 2013 / DriftworksLtd

MX-5 Coilovers are straight forward and easy to fit. Here's a step-by-step DIY video guide from DriftworksLtd, about how to remove, prepare and fit coilovers to an NB MX-5.

Richard Hammond test drives an MX-5

Richard Hammond testing an MX-5

14 May 2013 / Top Gear

Richard Hammond test drives the Mazda MX-5 in Ireland, and puts the car to the test with an unusual race against a greyhound at Shelbourne Park. Who will win? Man or dog?