Mazda MX-5 styled by Kuhl Racing is an acquired taste

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Japan’s car modifying scene can often be described as either exciting or just downright outrageous, and here’s an example of the latter. This is Kuhl Racing’s styling kit, which it is currently developing for the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5.

Right off the bat, the new front bumper with an extended lip will certainly draw many eyeballs towards it. Bringing the roadster’s nose even closer to the ground, the front-end also features additional wind deflectors that only serve to lend the MX-5 a more aggressive outlook, as opposed to having any practical purpose.

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Moving on, the side skirts widens the MX-5’s footprint and one would practice caution not to step on that pronounced lip while getting in and out of the car. “Stance” culture is very much present here as well, with larger wheels that fit very snugly. The rear wheels themselves have been adjusted to a negative camber to match as well.

At the rear, the outlandish visual tweaks continue with the twin exhaust tips repositioned to the centre of the bumper. The rear bumper too gets its fair share of modifications, namely a conspicuous diffuser element and aggressive lines.

Of course, design is certainly a subjective issue so take a second to reflect on what the stock Mazda MX-5 roadster (ND) looks like before you pass judgement on Kuhl Racing’s creation.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Hidup stance !!!

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  • Nice design! Very aggressive and loud looking kit. The car now have 2 faces..front is aggresively happy while rear is sour sad face. The rear can be improve, the diffuser is to big n high.

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  • Corrected on Oct 17, 2015 at 11:38 am

    i gotta agree on the very aggressive kit but it still need an aggressive engine under the hood to balance out.

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  • Shawal on Oct 18, 2015 at 1:29 am

    More show..no go..

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  • mr jem on Oct 19, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Dat ASS!!!

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  • Jack and Diane on Oct 19, 2015 at 8:08 am

    The 1.5 engine suits this car better. The 2.0 gives the impression of high performance but doesn’t really deliver it in real life. The 1.5 just makes it fun to drive.

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