If you are looking for the templates for drilling holes or the installation instructions, great news! I just added a link in the description that takes you to the accessories section on Mazda USA's website where you can find each part of the appearance package and open PDFs of the documentation. Simply click on the product you need instructions for and then click on the attachments button. If this does not work, your local dealership may be able to provide the templates and instructions. Thanks for watching!

Now THIS is a proper car tutorial. Clear, concise, part numbers, tools, not filmed in a dark cave with a potato. Incredible, LOL

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! An LED shoehorn light and some color correcting goes a long way lol.

Super helpful. I watched your video couple of times before installing the OEM package past weekend, as well as few times during the actual installation. Your link to buy the jack nut installer tool was helpful too. Thanks for great video!

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m very happy to hear that it was helpful!

The Miata face in the garage is like he is just about to do something fun but very evil 😂

A few things I've found from doing similar projects on my car: 1) The Club trim, at least the ND2's for sure, come with the front splitter from the factory, so you'll only need to order the side sills and rear diffuser. 2) After using an all purpose cleaner to take care of most of the gunk under the car, wiping all tape mating surfaces with alcohol will help remove any residuals oils for a better bond. 3) Using a hair dryer to up the panels and tape strip will help the adhesive on 3M tape bond. Is helpful for those of us doing this install during the winter months. 4) Check the placement of your template. Then check again. Are you positive? Check one last time. There's no un-drilling once those holes are there.

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks for sharing! Especially using alcohol to ensure the tape sticks good. Using an adhesion promoter wouldn't be a bad idea either. I should've done that and the hairdryer technique on my front splitter because I don't think I got the tape to stick good enough, but at least the bolts are secure

Really makes your car stand out even more! Congrats on the upgrade!

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Congrats on the killer thumbnail 😉 I love it!

@kelseyblanton9419

2 жыл бұрын

DriveMX-5 thx I’m a graphic designer

Great job man! Looks so good with that contrasting Orange. I'm surprised they didn't have this package included with all the Anniversary models (or all NDs TBH). Makes me so glad I had this package included on my ND when I bought it as personally I would have had a heck of a time installing it. Awesome content as always!

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! I wish I would have had it added on when I got this car but hey, at least I got to make a video out of it lol. I appreciate you watching!

This video was extremely helpful. I did it myself (with your help) over the course of a few days. Looks great.

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I’m glad the video was helpful!

That kit really looks great on your car. Another fantastic video!

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Perfect was waiting for someone to put a video up of how to fit a Aero kit Thankyou

Very fun vid. Even tho I hate doing this stuff myself I can’t help but to enjoy watching other people doing it and envy them for the patience

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you so much! The result is well worth the effort

Quite timely. I have the front from the dealer, but I ordered side and rear from Moss Miata. Was just waiting for better temps in Utah to install them. Perfect Video for me right not. Thanks

Super clear instructions. Im planning ongetting the same kits myself. This video ia much appreciatedm

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and watching!

Excellent video

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I hope it was helpful!

I've been looking at bodykits and spoilers lately, and I've figured out it's best to go with the oem accessory options. I did price aftermarket ones, namely Maxton Design, and not only would I be paying 85% of the cost of the Mazda originals, I'd also be waiting 4 weeks minimum for the parts to ship 🙄 I can get the Mazda parts in under 5 days 👍 so I'm going this route.

Damn, the rear looks amazing

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really great video! Those parts definitely make the car more sporty. I ordered these for my RF right away after watching this. I didn't buy the front air dam since my club trim comes with it. I got the front air defector for RF, and there are 2 pieces instead of the long one for soft top in the video, but I don't have instructions on how to install those on RF. Tried to search the instructions online for RF air deflector, but it seems the the front air dam instructions only mentions how to install the soft top air deflector. Planning to install all of them this weekend following this video!

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

You got this, thank you for watching! Does yours not come with the air deflector even though it already has the front splitter?

@davidma7971

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 Yeah, you are right! It does come with the air deflector as well, but it's two small pieces instead of the long one you got for your soft top. I didn't realize this until I got a new pair of small deflectors for RF and compared that to what's under my car.

thank you for taking the time to post this! I'm about to get a leftover platinum GT and am considering this. did the pieces all come with necessary rivets/attachments that are needed?

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they came with all the necessary hardware. I hope the video was helpful!

Oh man. Drilling into the rear rocker gave me nightmare flashbacks of my rusty na

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully those working on NDs shouldn’t have to deal with that issue 😂 but there might be dirt! Keep the eyes away or safety glasses on!

@thehousemann

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 well on the NA the big issue was that the rear drain peed out from that rear rocker. It would get plugged and just the car to death.

The contrasting lip spoiler looks great. The air dam and sills…don’t look much different. Would be nice if they were lower. And the side sills stick out mostly laterally and don’t make the car look lower.

Great work and love the way you present your videos. I'm on my rear skirt now - I've just finished the springs, front and sides. Looking air the rear under skirt instructions, there is some protective film that needs to be ordered separately. I've ordered but its on 6-12 week back order so will leave out for now and come back to it later. Presumably its to prevent rubbing maybe`? Did you consider using it?

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have not used the protective film. I imagine it would be to protect against rock chips and debris from the rear tires, but am not entirely sure. I hope my video has been helpful!

@jasonsmith44288

Жыл бұрын

I'm about to order the diffuser myself and saw they say the film is required. Where does it go? Did you install it and is it necessary? Thanks!

great!

So I fitted the front lip yesterday, and while it's pretty straightforward, the instructional booklet itself is a bit of a mess. Regardless, for the price, they should include new inner fender strips instead of having to cut the winglets to size. But yeah, sideskirts next for me, I have to space out the parts fortnightly tho because they're ridiculously overpriced 😢

Thank you so much for this video. I have watched it a couple of times. I bought the used front and rear lip online, and they didn't come with all the parts (no bolt, no tapping screw, no jack nut and without spacer). I have some question and hopefully you could answer Front lip: 1. I bought an M6 jack nut, but i heard you are saying the package comes with M5. Would that be a problem? 2. Do you know what is the size of the short tapping screw that has the length of 12mm? 3. Do you know what is the size of the Tapping screw (L=20mm) ? 4. What is the spacer for? The same question on the rear lip too, do you know the size of the tapping screw with washer from the kit please? Thank you.

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video has been helpful! In response to your questions: 1. As long as you use M6 hardware to match the jack nuts, it should work fine. You might need to drill out the corresponding holes in the front lip to make the larger hardware fit but it will still work. 2/3. I think the tapping screws are the same size as the other hardware in the kit, equivalent to M5 or 6. 4. If you’re talking about the foam spacer, I’m not sure. I don’t think I used those foam blocks. There is a spacer that mounts on the lip itself. That helps the fitment of the lip.

Oh man, I hated this install - even with a hoist, but absolutely loved the outcome

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% 😂

Nice

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I used your video to install the appearance package on my ND2. Excellent video, thank you. I still need to install the air deflectors but I don't have the instructions from the back of the book. Would you have a pdf copy? I cant find it anywhere online. Thanks.

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the late reply. I do not have a copy of the instructions, perhaps the dealership will be able to print you a copy. Do you have an RF? IIRC, those air deflectors are different than the one for the soft top in this video.

@mrth8264

Жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 Thank you for the reply. I found them as I thought I'd thrown them away. I installed the entire package and the trunk running light on my RF your videos. Can't thank you enough!

Whats that aftermarket diffuser you have fitted under the factory diffuser? Love how they sit perfectly together!

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's the Verus Engineering rear diffuser: www.verus-engineering.com/shop/a0054a-rear-diffuser-miata-mx5-nd-329?category=27#attr=

@jaejeon557

2 жыл бұрын

@drivemx-5 Thanks for the info & such a detailed video!

Nice looking car Where did you get your front grille?

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got it from GoodWin Racing: www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-2195.html

Hey mate, is there any chance to get them in EU? Cant find this Kit or any parts to buy online... Do you know maybe where to get them? Thanks in advance. Awesome Tutorial

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s an OEM Mazda kit sold by dealerships in the US. Have you tried your local dealership? I know MossMiata sells it too, not sure if they ship to the EU or not

So is this a dealer installed option or installed at the factory when you elect it on your Miata? I just ordered my 2022 a month ago with the appearance package for club election and was wondering if the dealership will install it or the factory

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

It depends. I know in the US at least, Club trim levels come from the factory with the front splitter and trunklid spoiler. Club models with the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package come with the full kit from the factory. Every Miata can have it added on at the dealership, but I wanted to save the labor charge and make a video for it. Sadly my car didn’t come with any of it from the factory and wasn’t optioned by the dealer

Are you drilling into any metal with the side skirts? If so I'm assuming you painted the raw metal before installing to stop rust?

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

No, the drilling occurs on the rocker panel which is plastic. Thankfully no metal drilling required for any of these pieces!

did you think drilling on the side of the front bumper was necessary? or just bunch of screws under the bumper would be enough to hold?

@DriveMX5

8 ай бұрын

I just did exactly what the instructions said, as they, the components, and hardware were all provided and designed by Mazda.

I have a new 2022 MX5 RF Grand Touring and trying to find out if these partnos will work. Most online only have 2021 partnos

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

They should work. As far as I know, nothing changed body-wise for 2022

Hi, saw you put on two pieces of garnishes between the front bumper and lip, is that needed? Cuz I’m looking to put on an aftermarket one and seems my new bumper doesn’t come with it.😮

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

The garnish pieces are only come with the OEM front splitter. If you’re using an aftermarket splitter then they probably aren’t necessary, I’d imagine that splitter is designed to be used without them.

@XinhangJia-jw3oy

Жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 Cool. That would be a big save! Thanks for replying!

So when installing the rear diffuser, I first need to remove the stock diffuser on my car correct? Yours was aftermarket so we didn't get to see that process.

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean the stock diffuser? There is no stock diffuser. The rear diffuser in the OEM appearance package fits right over the bottom of the factory bumper. I did need to remove the Verus diffuser I had and then put that back on over everything, but of course that’s completely separate from the OEM appearance package so I didn’t show it

@jasonsmith44288

Жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 Yes that's what I meant, I just wanted to be sure I didn't have to first remove the black plastic piece on the bottom of the bumper first. Thanks!

@DriveMX5

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonsmith44288 I gotcha! Nope, that stays on and is just covered up by the rear appearance package diffuser

For the rear diffuser, how come you didn’t install the protection between the rear fender and the bumper. Just bought the aero kit from Mazda and it was included with it to prevent damage to the paint.

@DriveMX5

2 ай бұрын

Protection? Maybe it wasn’t included in mine, I’m not sure what you’re referring to

@Davan514

2 ай бұрын

@@DriveMX5 the part name is « protector » number #N244 V3 010. You have to detach the rear bumper under each rear fender . The goal is to prevent friction between the fender and the bumper so the paint will not chip. The guy at the dealer has some problem to explain me that. About two inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Is it only for RF. Your guess is mine. Strange indeed.

@DriveMX5

2 ай бұрын

@@Davan514 ahh, I see what you’re talking about. Yeah I guess my dealer didn’t mention it. I’d imagine it works for both RF and ST as the bumper and rear diffuser are the same. Can’t hurt to have it attached for extra protection! I never noticed any paint chipping issues with mine though

How much did it cost to buy all of this after the fact? I’m considering buying new and might just order it with the package at around $1500.

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's like $1550 from the dealership to just buy the parts from the parts department, but then you would have to install yourself or pay labor to have them installed. So, unless you really want the experience of installing it yourself, order the car with the package, it will save you time and/or money.

Stance out with that spacer 15 mm front and 20 back ?

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

20mm front and 25mm back

@djjdmtundra

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I couldn’t wait my 22 club st to mod

Hello, whats the size of Ur wheels ans thé name of Ur suspension. Tkss

@DriveMX5

10 ай бұрын

Wheels are 17x7, stock wheels for the 30th Anniversary Edition. I think I was on MeisterR GT1 coilovers at the time of this video

How come you didn’t have the wind deflector under the car. On my car, it’s already there.

@DriveMX5

2 ай бұрын

Is yours a Club model?

@Davan514

2 ай бұрын

@@DriveMX5 well in Canada they call it RF GT which include bilstein shocks, lock diff and cross bar. That’s why I saw that you didn’t have the deflector and I do.

@DriveMX5

2 ай бұрын

@@Davan514 maybe a difference in markets, although the GTs here in the states get the Bilsteins, locking diff, and strut tower brace. Just no deflector underneath the car, although I haven’t been underneath other ones to confirm about the deflector

how high is it off the ground

@DriveMX5

4 ай бұрын

I’d say 4 inches. I did not measure it, but also my car is lowered an inch and a half ish from stock

@Whitewolf425

4 ай бұрын

@@DriveMX5 Thanks for letting me know ;)

The Jack Nut installer is no longer available. Is there any other alternative??

@VeganBytes

Жыл бұрын

You can buy any setting tool for plasterboard hollow wall anchors. It's the same basic principle, to pull a bolt outward, causing the anchor/jacknut to collapse on the blind side. And they're half the price of a dedicated jack nut setting tool.

when your ready to sell your Miata give me a shout out

I use rivet nuts on mines 100% guilty 🤣🤣🤣

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I hope they hold! Thankfully I don't think the OEM lip is designed to provide as much, if any, downforce as the Verus Splitter so it might be okay!

@Rizzy4magic

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveMX5 they been on there almost a year no issues as of now . One of the first mods I did on my RFGT. Really transform the look on your Miata. looks really really good.

@DriveMX5

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rizzy4magic very nice! It really does, so subtle but makes a huge difference. They should all have this package!

My Spyder grill isn’t nearly as flush looking as yours appears to be. (See my latest video). I found that pushing it in, pops it from the tabs on the back side. I’ve installed and uninstalled it twice and cannot get it flush. As if it’s supposed to be exposed about a half inch along the top of the grill, unlike yours which appears to be inside the mouth opening almost a half inch along the top. I have the 30th AE RF, and that shouldn’t really matter. Any idea? Did you just not fully insert into the top tabs from the back side? I also performed the cut that helps with rigidity from the original OEM grill, but that doesn’t seem to harm the install with how it sits in the front fascia. Thanks! Love your content. My wife hates you though, because you’ve forced my hand on plenty of accessories.

@DriveMX5

8 ай бұрын

It is supposed to have a lip that sticks out at the top about a half inch. It does that when the grille is fully seated in the bumper and tabs. I haven’t been able to get mine to stay fully seated in the tabs, it always pops out, hence why it is flush. Same thing happens on my wife’s MX-5. Maybe cutting that support from the OEM grille helps add the rigidity it needs to stay in the tabs? I’m not sure. Thank you for the kind words! Tell your wife I said sorry, but also not sorry haha