About Bandito
Our Story
We've been into MX5s for years, but Bandito came together properly over the past year. The three of us have known each other since we were kids, and after spending years driving, breaking, and fixing these cars, we started building parts that actually worked for the way we use them.
It started with diffs — after snapping enough of them ourselves, we built our own reinforced versions that could handle the abuse. Other drivers started asking about them, and that's when we decided to turn it into something more serious.
There was no big launch or big plan, just three people with experience, a lot of time in the garage, and a focus on making useful, reliable parts for a car we actually care about.
What We Do
We build and modify all our parts ourselves, based between Chester and Flint, and we only work with the MX5 platform. Every product we offer is designed around performance, durability, and clean fitment — because those are the things that matter when you're actually driving hard.
Most of our customers come from the drift scene, but everything we build is tested to work for daily driving and track use too. We ship worldwide and stand behind everything we sell, because we run it on our own cars first.
Bandito is still small, but we're continuing to grow — more parts, more support, and always focused on doing things properly without cutting corners.
Meet the Team
JJ
Creator of Bandito
The creative force behind our bodykits, transforming MX5s with his unique vision for aggressive, functional aesthetics.
Matt
Co-Founder
Our fabrication specialist. Matt's expertise in metal work and precision engineering ensures every component we produce meets the highest standards of quality and durability.
Tom
Co-Founder
The tech wizard of the team. Tom handles our digital presence and development, ensuring smooth operations while contributing to the team's technical expertise.
Our Values
Performance First
Every product is designed and tested for real-world performance, whether you're drifting, tracking, or daily driving.
Built to Last
We reinforce and test every component to ensure it can handle the abuse that comes with hard driving.
Community Driven
Born from the MX5 community, we build what drivers actually need and stand behind every product we sell.