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NatMeet 2014 Update

08 November 2013 / John Tait

Registration for NatMeet 2014 has now closed as the catering limit has been reached. Read on for news about the track day, funkhana and sponsorship opportunities.

The new tenure badges for 5 year, 10 year, 15 year and 20 year members were unveiled at our 2013 AGM. Sponsored by ACDC.

More Tenure Badges Presented

06 November 2013 / Bryan Shedden

Our Club Track Day at Wakefield Park on Sunday gave us another opportunity to present some more tenure badges to our longstanding members. The group photos are here ...

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

31 October 2013 / Report by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Fiona Shedden

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 23 October 2013 at Garage Cafe, Sydney Motorsport Park. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Hunter Chapter Goes Central West

28 October 2013 / Peter Hilkmann

The weather was perfect ... the company was perfect...the roads were fantastic ... the food and accommodation was great … A PERFECT Weekend away, and what is all we really need to know. But wait it was even more interesting then that. Read on …

2013 Hunter Annual Meeting

13 October 2013 / Mark Gray

The 2013 Hunter Chapter Annual Meeting was held on 10 October 2013. Click through to see who is on the committee for the next year.

NatMeet 2014 Update

08 October 2013 / John Tait

There are just over 6 months to go now and we’ll soon be counting down in sleeps. The event has almost reached capacity, so book now or you will miss out.

Hunter Chapter Run to President's Picnic and Concours d'Elegance

29 September 2013 / Report by Bob Pimm and Mark Gray

Two groups from the Hunter made their way south to the President's Picnic for Bits 'n' Bling and Concours d'Elegance. Read on for Mark & Bob's story about their trip down.

MX-5 ND test mule caught by autobild.nl in September 2013

Finally! Next gen MX-5 test mule is sighted

20 September 2013 / autoweek.nl

It's been an agonising wait since the NC3 was launched at the Australian International Motor Show in October 2012, but photos have emerged overnight of a test mule for the next generation MX-5 being road tested in the USA.

Concours d'Elegance 2013 Results

17 September 2013 / Words by Guy Coles

The final results of the 2013 Concours d'Elegance are now available.

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.

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.

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?

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.