REV9 Autosport

Hi all,

I just wanted to thank everyone who was at the Gap and sorry for those who I couldn’t meet, it was a really busy week and I had some problems with my shop car (brake failed).

I will post some pictures soon, stay updated!

-Max

Dear customers,

I will be leaving from 23-07 to 30-07 for Miata At The Gap.

For those intending the event, there will be many special prices on our parts.

For those ordering over the internet, we won’t be able to contact you or process the order until 31-07.

Sorry about the incovenient,

-Maxime Lacroix

P.S. For those who need to contact me urgently, you can reach me at max [ @ ] rev9autosport.com

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Hi all,

If everything goes well on my car (new parts installation), I should be going to MOTM (Meeting Of The Mazda) with my shop car.

This event is in Ontario for the Canadians or Eastern Americans… more details at www.MOTM.ca

Hope to see some guys here, I’ll bring a few parts for the interested.

The event will be on July 20th, Sunday.

Sorry for the time it took, but I didn’t have time at all to take pictures of my progress so here they are! I borrowed my friend’s 15″ Miata wheels with some 205/50 tires to see the look of 15″ wheels with big tires. I think I like it but it’s not as nice looking as my BBS.A few days ago, I did some dyno to check out the gains of some parts.

I wouldn’t call the numbers I got reliable but we tested them with a slippery clutch (that’s not helping for numbers). We tested the engine when it was at normal temperature and when hot (when hot, it lost about 2whp).

The results were:

REV9 Intake Chamber : +2 whp (no pictures… under development)
ARC Intake Chamber (can’t beat the JDM quality) : +6 whp

ARC Intake + iConcept Exhaust + iConcept Hi-Flow Car (car was hot, so could be a bit more): +14 whp

After that, my paint was in crappy condition. So, in exchange of services, I gave my car to a friend and he did a really nice job in detailing it so it shines like mad. I also added a hardtop, it’s now looking real sporty!

Then, we installed the iConcept exhaust. That thing is L O U D when the valve is opened (you’ll understand). We were in a rush so we didn’t install the exhaust perfectly, now it’s hanging way too high and it’s melting my bumper.

Here’s a picture of the valve, it can be closed to reduce noise (really quiet, but not real good sound). We adjust it with a tool(key?), REALLY easy and fast, nice if cops are harassing.

Now, some shots of the engine bay!

I installed the RS Aizawa strut bar (now it’s sandblasted, will be painted metallic gray). It really stiffens the car, it’s really nice looking too! I also installed ARC Intake Chamber and Nielex 1002 oil cap. Gives a nice look to my engine bay but there are way too many wires….

Unfortunately, my car has ABS and this strut bar (like every 3 point ones) are not made for ABS. We were able to bend the brake lines to make it fit… YEAH! Instructions are for pussies.

Then, it was time for the interior!

We installed the RS Products Meter Panel with some awesome RS Products Gauge Faces. Those really give a retro look to the interior. My gauge hood is in real bad shape so it’s why it’s not perfectly lined up. I need to get a new one.

At the same time, we installed my new NARDI steering wheel (I think it’s a Gara III). It’s same size as OEM but it feels way more sporty and the leather feels awesome. We used a DAIKEI plug and play hub, it was real easy to install and we got no airbag light at all.

Then, since I want my interior to be perfect, I bought some handbrake boot in black with black stitching, some leather brake handle (WOW, it’s really worth it for the look and feel) with a silver brake button (to fit with my shift knob) and a new shift boot in black with black stitching. My interior is really starting to be perfect.

I’m getting tired… seats will be next (ordered, should arrive in about a month).

Stay tuned!

I am currently dealing with many shops to get their parts on my online shop.

Stay updated in the next few weeks, many nice parts will be available to order!

NA, NB and NC owner will be happy, be sure of that.

I am also working with some companies to get some new products for the MX-5 Miata market

Since a few days, I am riding on some new H&R Springs.

I must admit that they give a really low stance to the car (which I like a lot!).

The car is much more stable now and is a bit more rigid (but feels exactly like before comfort-wise).

Here are some pictures:

Before:

After:

And some random shots of the car with springs installed:

Stay updated!

Well, since a few days, I installed some parts to the car, hope you guys like them!

The car is starting to look more like I want it to look like.

I bought many parts from Japan which I can get to customers if they want to, just need to email me and I’ll get them for you.

Let’s see the updates:

First, I installed a Japan Rear Cover (with Eunos and Roadster badges). It looks awesome.

Then, I installed a KG Works Rear View Mirror

Then, I installed RS Products AC Panel Type 2 BLACK, RS Products Classic Switches & RS Products AC Buttons and Knobs. It really makes the interior look cleaner!

Well, after weeks of problems with customs and shipping companies, I finally got my car.

The engine feels strong but it does not rev as easy as my 91. I need to have the timing/timing belt replaced.

The condition of the paint is pretty rough but I think it can be saved without a full respray.

I repainted both front and rear lips in semi-flat black paint, it looks awesome!

I started to install some RS Product parts but I can’t take pictures as the car is at the garage for fixing the timing right now.

Here are some pictures of when I received/washed the car:

I installed a HKS Air Filter and the car really breathes better than before:

The obligated POLEPOSITION Key shot:

Stay updated!

Well, I feel pretty bad about that move but I cannot control the oil prices.

ARIOS sent me an email, yesterday, telling me that the pricings of their products will change.

I updated the website with the new pricings but I am not really happy with that as they are not competitive anymore, they are more of exotic products. The price change is pretty extreme as the old pricing was when Japanese Yen was not strong versus US Dollar and the new one is inverse situation.
Well, life goes on!