Thread 28546925

New Miata thread while the old one is still kicking edition

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>>28546925 (OP)
first for my miat is finally running again

>>28546968
scrapworthy

Impatient OP, should wait for other to finish before starting next.

>>>28546886
Have you done any shifter rebuilding? Take the trim out and see if your shifter boot is busted, most likely is.

If your problems persist with a new engine then it isn't the engine buddy :-(

>>28547019
I put a new trans in, I used 10w30 in the turret. The shifter is fine, but the old gasket could be passing some smells through. It's dry underneath.
Same engine. But many things around it have been replaced, like new fuel pump and injectors z etc.
Could be tps acting up. Maybe bad wires. I should test continuity. I already replaced a few connectors and some wires that had corrosion.

My NB2 is making a strange intermittent high pitched scittering sound above 30 mph. Paired with a vibration from the transmission tunnel so I assume it's from there but it's hard to be certain

What does the miata mean by this?

>>28547654

And yes it is naturally aspirated so it's not a turbo blow off valve. It has mostly happened on straight roads with relatively constant throttle position

>>28546925 (OP)
how blasphemous would it be to start tastefully modding a perfectly clean NC? ditch the chrome, coilovers, front lip, side skirts, rear diffuser, spoiler, wheels.

>>28547654
Do you think you could get a recording of the sound?

Does anyone make an NA radio delete storage box?
I only see blanking panels. that seems like a waste of usable space.
I would like a dual bin storage cubby instead.

>>28547799
I found this, if you have access to a 3D printer
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6348867

My wipers and windows go up and down kinda slow. I dont have another Miata to compare it to, so im not sure if its supposed to be this slow.
even with a brand new battery its slow. its even slower with the engine off off.
my charge voltage is 14.4, and 12.2v with engine off
I installed new window bushings, and I applied lube to the slide rails for the window motors, I also cleaned up the old gunk on the wiper linkage and applied fresh lube there. it made a noticeable difference, but by much.
are the motors just worn or is there some resistive drain somewhere, or is this normal?

>>28547832
ive been googling the issue, slow wipers seem to be a common issue, fixes so far is what ive already done, lubed joints, and rainx.
is the motor unit serviceable? anything there that can be lubed up?

Hello,
My NA Miata has weak headlights. I bought pic related when I first got my car.
The light output from these is bad. I looked through all my emails to find what I bought. I noticed that these say "fog lights."
Is this why my headlights suck?
If so, may you please recommend me a good pair of headlights for my Miata, no LED please.
Thanks frens!

A little too close for comfort
https://files.catbox.moe/5trlfd.mp4

Changed oil and millenia filter
Charged the ac
Looking for a squeak on the front end but can't locate nor replicate it when it is in the air...
Put an ounce of dynabeads in each tire to see if that helps the 70mph slight shimmy, may need another ounce
Removed that stupid charcoal canister, thanks to that other anon that showed me how (pic related)

Now just waiting for the fog light brackets to get here from the UK so I can put in my morimoto Evo fog lights...

Other end of the hard-line I removed. Filter is cute :-3

She a dirty girl underneath

Got this for my mega squirt, it's going in the passenger footwell so I no longer have to go under the dash for the tuning cable.

Also got a Mazda outline emblem for the front bumper like the NAs have, should be nice as it's flat black on emerald mica

>>28546925 (OP)
holy shit, I’m in love

join da 'cord
https://discord dot gg/cQqFm73F

am i crazy of is this not a bad deal for a potential donor car

I need to find good Michelin stickers for my tires

>>28547781

I made a webm of it.

https://i.4cdn.org/wsg/1754241813388620.webm

The audio in the dashcam is a bit washed out but it gives a good idea of the recurring sound.

>>28549696
Kinda sounds like the exhaust rubbing against something. Check all around the exhaust and for loose/worn engine and differential mounts that would allow for excessive powertrain movement

>>28546925 (OP)
does anyone here even have a working and drive-able miata? all i see is pics of cars that aren't working?

>>28549742
literally the first reply? >>28546968

>>28549742
Vroom Vroom

>>28549753
That thing looks like it belongs in a scrap yard.

>>28549763
because it's dirty?
What looks broken?

Do you even own a car?

>>28549767
It’s clearly been treated like shit by a poor person.

>>28549772
elaborate

>>28549788
Do you not have eyes? Are you using braille to type?

Watch Me Drive This Mazda 100mph+ Fucking Zoinked Out My Gourd

>>28549827
>he can't elaborate
opinion discarded

>>28549742
All the work I did is on my running car

>>28549452
nig wheels.
shit pic
its gonna need a lot more than a motor, but sure. NC engines run for less than $2500 on ebay.

>>28549874
i could see it just being the engine if the mileage is low. Apparently they were kinda dogshit in the NC1 and they'd spin rod bearings with low mileage and correct intervals.
Also the more stout 2.5 is almost a direct swap.

>>28549874
Nigga fab9 will put a 2.5 in for that price, that includes the engine

>>28549829
is that an auto

>>28550193
No

Offroading in my Fiata

>it's gon rain forecast all last week
>Not washing car but there is starting to look ratty
>Finally go to wash it, tire shine
>Clouds move in

Didn't rain and car is clean, they are still calling for rain all week like last week but I doubt it

Got her back from the tuner in time for some half decent weather. Makes me realize how badly I need an LSD. Anyone have experience with aftermarket ones like the Giken or Quaife? 1.8l with gt2560r

>>28546925 (OP)
not sure how i feel about the red leather offered on some years of the ND

anons, my car still stutters.
its fine 90% of the time.
then randomly im driving and it no longer wants to accelerate and is losing RPMs.
It does not want to rev higher. feels like 2step.
this goes away after 5 seconds. comes back 3 minutes later, then doesnt show up again for rest of the day.
sometimes its fine for a week
sometimes it does off and on for the entire drive.
ive looked into a bunch of things and replaced everything except the intake and TPS. Both have been tested.
new fuel pump, new injectors, new ignitor, new coils, new plugs and wires, cleaned up corroded wires, many new plugs, many new sensors. engine is super clean, no varnish at all.
ive had this issue ever since i got the car, everytime I replace something or think I found the problem, it keeps coming back.
compression is good. #3 is 20 psi lower than the rest. plugs all look good. engine runs a bit rich.

What could this be? TPS acting up randomly?
knock sensor detecting knock?

its a 1.8 in an NA6.

>>28551863
mass air flow sensor?

>>28551875
i tested the resistance a while ago, it was in spec.
i dont want to just keep throwing money at this. new maf is $175
ive only been replacing consumable components or iffy looking stuff.

my plan is to go standalone, that would elimate the maf, a new TPS, and a wideband. unfortunately money has been tight. i dont have the $3k to throw at the car right now.

O2 sensor bad? would that cause this stutter?

>>28551891
if you're problem is intermittent then why would you believe a single good test on the MAF is representative of how it behaves all the time?

>>28551911
what do you suggest I do?
Is what I'm describing a symptom of a bad MAF?

>>28551914
you're obviously dealing with something that would cause the engine to cut timing in a major way. a malfunction mass air flow sensor would definitely make the engine think something is way wrong. i would say it's a likely cause and probably what i would have been looking at first before anything else because it's cheap and easy to access.

>>28551920
I'm gonna retest it and peel back the wire loom before I buy a new used maf.

>>28551863
Bad coil, it's ignition related. Mine did the same thing, it would be fine then randomly feel like it dropped 2 cylinders for a few seconds then go normal again. If you replaced the coils recently then send them back under warranty, or your gonna p0420 away and destroy your cat.

>>28551966
I replaced my ignitor and have a brand new Bosch ignition coils and related wiring.
I also peeled back a lot of the wiring, check and replaced corroded connectors, found a corroded wire I cut back a few inches and I rewrapped the wires with harness tape when I had the engine out for easy access.
This did not make difference.

>>28551863
A lot of stuff listed there, sorry if you mentioned this and I didn't see it, but have you considered the CAS? I know you don't want to spend a lot of money but it sounds similar to this scenario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H4sNLio5Ec

>>28552034
Thanks for this info. I did not look over or suspect the cas.
I do have an issue with the car dying when cold. It does not want to idle well until it's warmed up.
It will occasionally die at idle after warming, but not at speed. At least being in gear wont let it.
Next time it surges I'll take it out of gear and see if it idles normally or if it dies.

If I'm not mistaken, you can delete the cas and get a new crank angle wheel at the crank pulley when you go standalone.
Is that correct?

>>28552075
>If I'm not mistaken, you can delete the cas and get a new crank angle wheel at the crank pulley when you go standalone.
>Is that correct?
I mean it's just providing a signal to the ECU, and the cam position is tied to the crank position by the timing belt, so in theory you could do that. I'm not an expert though, and I have an NB so again not the best resource for that.

>>28552095
here is the pic of the back of my 1.8
it looks to be a 1.6 CAS.
it also looks to be adjusted all the way to one end. I wonder why that is. I did check timing and its at 10 degrees.
there are previous alignment marks, its close to them now.

I will check timing again, and move that CAS and see what changes. maybe this is why its running rich?

is the cas serviceable? are there contacts that corrode like a dizzy? i see it has a back panel that comes off. im not finding any info on it being taken apart

I warmed up the car, then I put it in diag mode and loosened up the CAS.
The engine would not stay running unless i feathered the throttle, and the check engine light flashed 8 times which indicates a malfunctioning maf.
i turned off the car, replugged the maf plug, and now it idles fine, and also flashing code 1, and 8 now.

There are two timing marks on the pulley, whats the correct setting?
Mark 1 at T and mark 2 at 10?

alright, i went for a quick test drive.
i had the timing set wrong, the new crank with the 2 marks through me off.
i fixed it and set the 1st mark at T and 2nd mark at 10.
car seems to be less sluggish, but the issue is still there, albeit less pronounced.

it stumbled at idle going above 2k and was a bit sluggish revving up to 4k
https://files.catbox.moe/ayg0mu.mp4

overall seem a bit better. now to diagnose those codes.

>>28552095
fwiw, toyota used to use a cam position sensor on their 7mgte engine then for the 2jz they went to a crank position sensor.
seems like the flex of the timing belt at high speeds must've been significant enough to warrant the relocation.

>>28551863

it sounds like an engine management/sensor issue but have you checked throttle cable tension and that the valve in the throttle body is actuating smoothly?

Life was more simple with a steel cable and a carburetor. Still could be worse at least you don't have fly by wire.

Looking to get an MX5 for a daily. Should I get an NB or an NC?

>>28552359
Yes, I have looked over the throttle. the TB was taken apart and rebuilt.
Everyone is pointing fingers at components that either get deleted or replaced when going standalone.
I'm not buying a new MAF, or CAS for $200-300 each. I plan to get a trigger wheel to use with the hall effect sensors for the 1.8 when I go standalone. The MAF is going to be deleted, the CAS hole will get plugged, and the TPS will be upgraded to a linear version. I am considering coil on plugs as well.

Right now, I'm trying to find a diagram of what the CAS looks like on the inside. Google search has gone to shit, I cannot find any pictures of one taken apart, or diagrams.
I found a few places selling the CAS circuit boards, pic related. I see what looks like metal contacts like you would find in a distributor, maybe they just need a cleaning?
Guess I'll take my CAS off and see what I can find when I take it apart.

I've been thinking about my timing all morning, I think it was set too far advance. Maybe all the stuttering was the knock sensor preventing pre-detonation?

>>28552930
For what it's worth, my NB does the exact same thing, doesn't use a CAS, and it persisted after swapping my BP4W for a BPZ3.

>>28552930
I took my car apart, its a ball effect switch inside. Im not going to take it apart any further, only gonna clean it

I had a hard time squeezing it out from the back of the firewall, pretty sure it rotated before I could take a pic of how it was. I'll need to take extra care in getting it aligned in the cam.
It also has a poorly applied gasket. I'll have to rtv it.

>>28552971
CAS is back together, the air seal on there was in bad condition and wasn't even seated correctly.
I cleaned everything up that I could, I did not remove the shaft, or the circuit board.
Since I used RTV to seal it back, I will have to wait till later this evening to put it back and set the timing again.
I'll check the codes, last night I cleaned every contact on the MAF connector.
>>28552934
Don't you have an OBDII in there?

>>28553028
I do. It doesn't throw codes when it does it, and it happens so infrequently I'd basically have to drive around with my scan tool hooked up showing live data all the time for weeks waiting for it to do it again.

>>28549307
looks like a retarded s2k

>>28553086
Shut the fuck up tastelet

someone stop me from buying a 2020 with the red interior…

>>28553243
I wouldn't stop you, that is a tasteful interior color. If it is going to be a forever car I would stop you though. Red leather never holds up and good luck getting replacements or appropriate colored dyes.

>gsl-se fag here

My fog light adapters came in today, hurrah! Gonna finally put on my mishimoto Evo fogs

Alright gentlemen. I put the CAS back in, and set the timing as shown here >>28552164

Not much change, it still idles like shit and when in diag mode its showing codes.
I see 1 long blink and 8 short blinks.
Been googline it, there is no code 18, so does that mean code 10 and code 8?
If so, bad MAF? If I unplug the maf while the engine is running, it dies right away.

I really hate to spend money on a new MAF. O'Rielly's says they got one on special order for $104. Seems too low.
eBay has used ones for around $150 or a new chinesium for $130
Anyone between Chicago and Milwaukee have a 90-93 MAF they can let me borrow?

>>28553640
O'Riellys called back, part is not available.
I found this one for $86
https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-1990-1995-1989-1995-Replaces-22250-35050/dp/B0CFLFCYST/132-1666460-0830853?
looks identical to the one Miata one, but is labeled for a Toyota.
I looked at the chink ones, and they all have bad reviews.

>>28553669
alright, i took the AFM apart, looks clean inside. i sprayed it down with electrical cleaner and went over the contacts a bit. put it back in with the top off to observed it work, no change in how the car idles.
jiggled and pulled on all the wires, no change

im gonna clear codes, and try again tomorrow after the RTV sets.

Stalled out leaving a light and could never get her back on. Crank no start. Couldn't hear fuel pump prime. Replaced pump, then replaced the fuel relay under the hood. Can hear pump prime but still crank no start. Thinking clogged fuel line or filter. Any other route I should be thinking?

>>28553773
Have you verified that you're actually getting fuel pressure at the rail?

>>28553800
No. Didn't know I could do that. I'll watch some YouTube now. Thank you!

>>28553812
Easiest way would be to pop the fuel line connection next to the intake manifold off and have someone else crank it for just a few seconds while you watch. You'll need a fuel line disconnect tool set like this, they're cheap

I just put some Toyota OEM Koito H4 headlights in and went for a kino top down night time test drive. They're definitely a lot brighter than the other headlights that were in there when I got it, but they're still not as bright as I would like for them to be. Maybe I'll change my mind when I re-aim them, they're definitely both pointing way too downward.

>>28553749
well fuck, something else broke now.
I wanted to go on a late night cruise to see how the car runs.
went to crank it and it made a horrible belt squealing noise.
look under the hood, the alternator belt is warm to the touch.
i see what looks like a power steering leak, one of the hard lines is sagging and touching the wind pan. found a random bolt underneath the car too.
not sure why the belt seemed seized, I have a brand new alternator and water pump.
guess i'll have to jack it up and start investigating in the morning.
god fucking damn it, its always multiple problems at the same time
cant see in the pic, but one of the steering lines seems to be sagging. i think thats where the loose bolt came from.

more tomorrow

>>28554015
Beautiful. I want to upgrade my bulbs but have no idea what I'm doing.

i test drove an automatic miata and i dont think thats the way bros. im the mazda 3 turbo guy and its a comfier vehicle. the miata, i barely fit in and i dont think its a good daily for me. im not even tall, im 5'11 barely

>>28554220
Do you believe in signs? I do and having constant issue after constant issue is the sign to dump the car and buy something else.

>>28554015
this is like looking at a nighttime satellite map of north and south korea.
>>28554567
NTA but that is exactly what my dad (1959) said his dad (1919) told him back in the 80s - that if a car still has issues it's a sign to move on from it. granted they're both from the era of British-made cars still being mass produced. my 2002 NB was having new issues every two months after I bought it but I said to my dad I wanted a car that would force me to self-wrench and would be worth the effort. that anon might be the same.
my car is largely OK now, no more coolant leaks. just the radiator fan not getting 12v and the weird sound in the /wsg/ webm above.

>>28554530
If your 5'11" tall you should fit. Unless your not 5'11" TALL.

>>28554220
Here is that horrible squeeking noise
.
https://files.catbox.moe/qpkqsv.mp4
No idea what that is. It's so fucking loud. All pulleys are spinning with the belts.

Pic is the oil leak. Not sure where it a coming from. I replaced the front main seal and it's dry behind the crank pulley

>>28555199
Ok. I figured out the squeeke.

Alternative pulley is loose. I hate removing it with the coolant reroute in place.

Now to figure out that leak.


The loose bolt was from a bracket. No big deal

>>28555213
Ok. This is 1000% on me..
I installed a lighter alternator and water pump pulley from some dude from Poland. The alt pulley is not a good fit.
So the horrible squeeking noise resolved.

Now to figure out the oil leak.
I'm taking a break for now

I'm looking forward to MATG tomorrow
would anybody happen to know the quality of T-Mobile's service in that area?

>>28555313
>MATG tomorrow
fuck, completely forgot about that
maybe next year.

tmobile works there last time i checked but you should never be looking at your phone when driving that road.

>>28555318
of course, I was just thinking about if I got lost since I've never been in that area before.

are there any events in particular you'd recommend?
my plan right now is to drive the tail a few times, check out the vendors and the raffle, show up for the group photo, then spend the rest of the weekend exploring Asheville & the blue ridge parkway

>>28555332
ive only been to the tail twice, in a rental, ended up there by accident.
i was in the area looking at the curviest road on google maps, and found it that way.
both times i went there was near dusk, and there was not a single person infront or behind me. it was glorious.
i went in both directions that night.

ive never been there as a group. ive do want to pack a tent in my miata, and drive down there, spend the night at a campground, hit up the road, and then drive back. preferably off season

the smokey mountains are nice, grab some hiking gear. watch out for bears, either cc or have mace.

>>28555144
nah if anything im 5 10. im coping here

>>28555318
I wouldn't mind going but there's always a pair of ass hats that ruin it for everyone. I will stick with local meets and C&C.

>>28554530
I'm 6'4 and perfectly fit in nd2, but I have perfect proportions everywhere with 1cm spare space. most comfy car I drive

>>28555461
Not fair. My knees hit the dash and lifting the wheel does nothing for me.

>>28555488
I barely can pass my fingers between leg and dash, but only found this after 9 months of ownership when decided to check much how much space there is. my legs never touch dash, ever.
and it's beneficent in burger ring, my lower body doesn't move around in corners.

>>28555461
>I'm 6'4 and perfectly fit
>eyes in line with the top of the windshield
grim

>>28555532
I can see beautiful mountains and night sky in front of me and not thru windshield.
For those moments I'm very happy that got miata, I can drive that car non stop.

even with perfect sky, total darkness you can't see a lot of stars thru windshield.

>>28555545
>perfectly fit
>I can drive that car non stop
>except in any precipitation and on busy highway
it's ok to have a fun car, but you're not "fitting perfectly" there at 6'4
I know that because I'm 6'4 too and surveyed the market for small sporty daily car. There are only two options neither of those is miata

>>28555313
i heard there's shit cell service and it was supposed to rain. hopefully i'm wrong about both. i hope to be there next year myself.

>>28555548
more precise I'm 194cm (maybe 193cm from age)
sitting on ground 97cm
in car I fit with finger thickness everywhere
did 23k km in year, 85% with top down.
did 2.3k km in 25h (2 sleep, due very bad rain), ez
all my life I drive minivans and love vertical seating position
and ND2 is most comfortable car that I drove.

I'm probably 0.1% of 6'4 that can comfortably fit in miata

>>28555568
you made me measure it and I'm 94cm sitting on the ground
>in car I fit with finger thickness everywhere
>and ND2 is most comfortable car that I drove.
I have higher expectations of comfort, for me "comfort" is not having to duck my head to see streetlights
you're a normie that drives 85% with top down which is fine, I'm happy it works for you

>>28555582
Normaly intersection ligts fot me are above windscreen frame or at least in eu we also have ligts on othet side of intersection.
When buying miata, I wanted RF, didn't plan to drive with roof down, was thinking top down was more or less pozer thing. But due fitment avoided making biggest mistake in my life. Now it feels not normal drive with roof up.
Miata was dream car for long time and now I'm super happy, that everything exceeded my expectations.

>>28555618
>When buying miata, I wanted RF, didn't plan to drive with roof down, was thinking top down was more or less pozer thing
what the fuck does that even mean? the miata is first and foremost a convertible you retard.

So glad I'm a small girl

>>28555726
YWNBAW

>>28555733
Lots of biological (annoying) girls own miatas, unfortunately

>>28555741
no they don't. women are stupid hand buy kias and hyundais

>>28555745
Instagram is full of annoying women with mostly NA's, and old grannies buy fuck tons of NDs.

>>28555752
hate to break it to you but the internet isn't real

>>28555755
I wasn't referring to grannies on instagram, go outside

how is the auto and manual gear ratios so different why not the same

>>28546925 (OP)
What is wrong with this car. Why is it so much cheaper than everything else with comparable mileage?

>>28556401
Probably been hit, look at where the passenger side fender and hood meet above the headlight

>>28555770
I think manual is geared for for a more engaging experience while auto is optimized for efficiency since the target audience is people who just care about having the top down.

>>28556401
probably an auto

>>28556406
Good catch.
>>28556458
No it’s manual.

>>28555770
based ND with no overdrive.

>>28555582
Dude I am 5'11 in a NB and I have to duck down to see stoplights if I am first in line.

>>28556873
still gets 40 mpg 60mph in 6th

>>28556934
here
https://www.cravenspeed.com/highlight-traffic-light-lens-for-all-vehicles-/

>>28557285
Yeah but my windshield top has the blue tint, thanks though

>>28550928
Just chuck a stock Torsen diff in.

T. 1.8 VVT with 3.6 Torsen diff 2560R turbo just like you

>>28557285
this makes me curious. what are some must haves in your daily car for u anons?

>>28557285
same concept here
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VPKV68O/?coliid=I3SQ4Y9GORC14K

>>28557751
>3.6 Torsen w/ VVT
There are dozens of us!

>>28557751
Thanks for the input. I'm eventually going to swap in a bigger turbo and shoot for ~350hp, so my only concern is how well the torsen would hold up to that. It would be nice to get the diff sorted now and not have to worry about replacing it with something else down the line. Also, what size are your injectors and are you using the oem fuel pump?

>>28558062
Torsen diff won't break until 400+ or so. I'm pretty sure they're rated for atleast 400 ft/lb.
Thing you'll need to be more concerned about is the tranny. 5 speed is glass over 300nm/220ftlb and will kill itself down the road.
I'm using 720cc Bosch EV14 injectors (Kraken turbo kit) and the OEM pump. You'll probably want to replace that pump for a higher flowing one along with fuel upgrades such as a fuel pressure regulator.

The Miata is just fine at 280hp desu, don't think I'd want more on it here in Europe. For higher power trips I have this shitbox instead

>>28558129
I guess they're more reliable than I thought. Not too many 3.6 diffs floating around my neck of the woods, so I'll probably get stuck re-gearing one. At that price point, it makes me wonder if going with an aftermarket diff that I can verify the mileage on wouldn't be the better move.

I found this thread on reinforcing a common failure point on 6 speeds a while back: https://www.miataturbo.net/suspension-brakes-drivetrain-49/aisin-az6-6-speed-gearbox-%93circlip-mod%94-105799/
Looking into doing that before I swap my 6 speed in.

I'm assuming you've also got forged pistons & rods at 280hp, so the next thing to break would be the crank at 400hp+. I agree that 280hp is a nice sweet spot, but I think it would be a shame not to push it a little more once I get the itch again in 5 years or so. The roads are open enough around here that she could still stretch her legs at 300hp+

>>28558233
I'm running everything stock aside from the turbo, setup has lasted me over 10.000km with 0 issues. Running Motul 300V 5W40 and a 6 speed box with oil changes every 4000km or so. As long as you've got some mechanical sympathy the BP blocks don't die that quick. Pistons are good for 350 hp, rods about 320. Opening the motor only really needs to happen once you go above 250ftlb of torque, something I'm still far below.

>>28555528
How does that hat stay on during track time?

>>28557285
Huh. That's pretty neato~

>>28557780
Padded armrest. One of the very first things I did when I got the car, and it's easily one of the best bang4buck mods I've done. I didn't like those horrible stick on pads the just glue to the top of the lid, so I bought some vinyl, sponge, upholstery glue, and turned the whole lid into a pad. Still a 10/10 nearly 5 years later, and looks factory. If I didn't tell anyone, you wouldn't notice it's a DIY job.

>>28558604
>If I didn't tell anyone, you wouldn't notice it's a DIY job.

Not until you lift it, anyway. Luckily it's RHD, so I never see the underside of the lid.

>>28558604
>>28558609

>>28558609
lol mazda didn't flip that lid for its own homebase?
sad

>>28558674
Meh. It's not really an issue, so I've never really questioned it.

I drove the dragon-cherohala loop today and it was a blast.. brought my brother along who wasnt really into cars and now he wants to buy something fun to drive and come back.
I had to wave back at so many people my waving arm is sore.
I only encountered a single speed trap the entire time and a couple Miatas in the oncoming lane warned me before I got there. bless those guys

>>28558865
i'm really hoping to be there at the gap next year.

>>28558889
me too

Blew a fucking plug out today. Hole was stripped. Smeared some JB Weld on the plug, really hoping it'll be enough to get me home from the Tail tomorrow.

>>28558967
I'm going to laugh when it doesn't and you truly fucked your head instead of just putting a helicoil in it like a sane person.

>>28558967
that aint gonna hold for shit.
get a time sert kit. i blew out a plug on my D16, put a sert it, and it held for another 30k until i sold the car.

>>28559049
>>28559054
I have already used a timesert kit. Before that it was clear someone already helicoil'd it. This is a hail mary to get home, then I'll replace the head when I'm there.

>>28559069
you aint gonna get far and you dont need to replace the head. get a new time sert kit and do it right. it will last.

>>28559069
Pay for shipping and you can have my BP4W that needs the head rebuilt (receding valve). Already on a pallet

>>28556401
titulo salvage

>>28559673
Yes, I called them and they said it has a rebuilt title. Decided I should go with RF anyway.

ok i know this is miata gen but what are your honest opinions about the golf

>>28560232
Compromised modern slop. What makes the Miata so great is it never compromised what it is. It’s a lightweight, RWD sports car that has an incredible gear box and an engine that lives to go to redline. What does the Golf specialize in again? Oh that’s right, literally nothing. It’s just compromise after compromise with German reliability (lack there of) to boot.

>>28560239
ok thanks

Cat'n'Fiat

>>28560260
sick damage, you let ur gf drive ur auto?

>>28560260
Mew'ta

>>28560232
It certainly is "an car".

>>28560262
Touched a rock sticking out of a stone wall in a blind turn on a very narrow and steep mountain road on a rainy night. It just scratched the paint off and I never bothered getting it repainted.
>hurr durr woman bad @ driving
Boomer meme.

>>28560271
I have killed cats for doing that.

>>28555231
alright gents, I replaced the pulley and cleaned up the oil leak.
Funny thing is, I started the car with the front end jacked up, it actually ran better than when its on the ground. idled well.
after lowering it, it started not idling well again.
hmmmmm. what could this be?
I went on a brief test drive, it is still surging.
code 8 is back, which is an AFM issue.
No new oil leaks so far.
guess ill have to bite the bullet and get a new AFM
any idea if pic related will work? its for a Toyota, but looks the same, has the same number of pins.
my only other option is a used afm, those go for $150+

>>28560942
When it comes to things critical to a car's running, I would avoid anything not OEM if it can be helped, and especially avoid chink shit on amazon. I myself would get a used genuine part. Hell, I think I'd rather do a 1.8 swap, or even run a standalone ECU and convert to a MAP sensor, rather than run chink shit. That beings said, there's nothing stopping you from sending back after buying it, I suppose...

>>28560468
>>hurr durr woman bad @ driving
sorry bro but i know for a FACT ur car has damage done by ur gf

>>28561171
Your insistence suggests you're the one who suffered damage, possibly by a woman or lack thereof.

>>28561137
Yeah the Amazon shit I can return and buy OEM if it makes a difference.
I ended up finding a good deal on a used afm that has the complete intake set, so I bought that for now.
We'll see. Shipping says a week out :/

>>28561437
I know how you feel. Some stuff I bought from Etsy is coming from the UK and Romania, been 2 weeks so far and I'm getting antsy

Wish me luck bros. I’m going for one of these two. Preferably the NC but if that doesn’t happen I’ll go in on the ND.

I wanna join you guys so bad. I got talked into buying a G37x as a daily 5 years ago when I really wanted a small sports car (it's a good fun car but not "me"). I'm gonna try and save up for a nicely priced (12k? idk Facebook marketplace stateside) red nc2 by next year. I'm selling my childhood consoles and games which should get me like a 10th of the way there.

Also plan on selling my motorcycle for around 1.5-2k. my car got beat up (not by me) after an accident so it's not worth too much, maybe 2k.

Truthfully I can buy the car outright but it's hard to justify spending that much money on a want. Maybe if I sell enough things and junk I have to get me halfway there, I'll cover the rest.

Thanks for reading my blog.

>>28562330
Wish you luck bro. I was looking at a g35 when they first came out but ended up getting the Miata. Very glad I did as I think I wouldn't have been so caring like I am to my green car. Keep chugging at it, it will 100% be worth it, there is a reason Miatas are high up on the list of people that buy once and regret selling

>>28546925 (OP)
ND drivers, what's the best budget coilovers? Supermiata has the Tecnas for the ND now but they're starting to get expensive. I was thinking about Meister R but now they've changed the lineup and I haven't researched it much.

Finally installed my dashcam, powered by the mx5things rear view mirror adapter
Cleaned my AC drain and evap core with that kool it foam shit, I still need to get a recharge, it's not the coolest anymore
Hit 31k so time to change my tranny and dif fluid, got redline mt-90 and 75w90 respectively
Need to check my roof drains
And in talks with a fabricator to get a roll bar that allows for full function of the RF top. Won't be scca compliant (sub 30° bracing), I'll lose about 2 inches of seat travel, but it will be a hell of a lot stronger than the factory loops. 1.5" x .120 wall DOM. Main hoop going down to the floor behind the seats, and the bracing to the cross bar where the OEM hoops mount
Still trying to figure out how to go down to 4x114.3 15 inch rims. I want the hayashi yayoi wheels. But they have ridiculous offset and combined with a 15mm adapters to get the correct hub pattern I think there will be massive issues making it impossible even if it can clear the calipers and parking brake in the rear
>>28562470
MeisterR seem like the most bang for your buck, that's what I'm planning on getting. Everyone who has them says good things. I assume the new models are just as good

>>28562470
I have heard great things from technas, but I am NB if that means anything. I will be going with them instead of getting another set of FM Vmaxx track coilovers.

>>28562687
Do you know how to refill R12? Can you top it off with something comparable?

>>28562330
>G37x
I almost got a 350z but got my NC2 instead. I actually sometimes think about selling and getting a G35/G37/350z/370z. Truthfully I think about this stuff when I'm sitting at my computer but when I'm driving the miata I think I should keep it forever. Had my NC 6 years now.

>>28563126
Based rollbar

>>28563127
Bitch forget any other car when you have an NC. Go get that new flyin Miata turbo kit they came out with. 250 horsepower at the wheels on stock internals and trans.

>>28558292
Now that I think about it, I do remember seeing some people with similar power levels on stock internals, but those were far outweighed by stories of blown engines from people with a little less self control. I'm sure it's less tempting to flog her too hard when you have the C5 waiting at home.

Did you do anything to your exhaust? I also have the kraken kit w/downpipe, so I went 3-inch all the way with a heavy ass magnaflow. No drone and helps to not attract boy-racers when out for a crooze

>>28563153
I'm kind of a boomer that likes things stock. I have a super mint NC2, just 40k miles, absolutely babied and in perfect condition. I don't really want to modify, and I'm not sure I need/want more power. Having a super reliable, economic, great sounding NA motor is the tits.

>>28562470
Not for ND, but for what it's worth, I got a set of MeisterR ZetaCRDs back in 2020 for my NA, and I've been extremely happy with them. At their softest, they're just compliant enough to be comfortable to daily, and when I get on track I can stiffen them up as I wish. Sans my armrest, it's probably the best mod on the car. Highly recommend 'em.

>>28563126
Is that from the event?

>>28563324
I think so. I sniped it off Facebook. Same with the garage with the NA, ND, and VW above. I have some cool photos I saved from FB that I post here once in a while to keep the thread going.

>>28562375
>>28563127
Thanks guys, I'm going to keep at it.
Regarding the G, I think it's a good daily driver (besides me getting 10-12 mpg on premium, mostly my fault). It's quick enough to get out of its way, decent suspension, can carry 4, been reliable, dated but still fine if needed infotainment. But every time I pass by a small parking spot (often, city life) I think back on the miata, plus they're cute and a driver's car. I'm 5'6" so they should fit me fine.. I also have a ninja 250 (the Miata of motorcycles) that I love riding around on but I'm planning on selling to get the NC next summer

>have to park my Fiata in a field turned parking lot for an event
>grass hid a pretty big hole
>feel the car sink and hear a noise
In the end there was no damage as I was moving at walking speed, except for one plastic rivet holding a mudguard, but that made realize I'm not prepared for carrying out small emergency fixes. What tools/equipment do you guys keep in your Miata for the odd roadside wrenching task?

>>28563428
When I'm out in the hills in my NC I honest to god get 30mpg, but it's probably more like 24mpg in city driving. I have bikes too, it's funny that I go big on bikes but small on cars. Not sure why.

>>28563505
Absolutely fuck all on the street, besides the factory jack. I've even removed the spare wheel from the boot so I can easily adjust my suspension, which did kinda bite me when I had a puncture, but hey ho, I got over it.

>>28563126
Has to be an easier way to replace the cat.

Currently discussing trade in options for my mazda 3 hatch in exchange for a miata. The guy i spoke with just now said there are no penalties for trading in a lease vehicle early.

>>28563505
>What tools/equipment do you guys keep in your Miata for the odd roadside wrenching task?
Small bag of tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, allen keys, etc.), air pressure gauge, tire pump (bicycle pump but it works), tire patch kit, and code scan/clear tool.

My Miata spewed coolant everywhere after I parked it after driving hard, any recommendation on a timer to keep my fan on

>>28563697
My guy, your Miata shouldn't be doing that regardless of how hard you drive it, you need to diagnose the issue, not apply a band-aid over it.

>>28563697
NC?

>>28563700
well if you drive at 40mph, in 2nd gear, near redline, park it, and turn off the engine, it aint gonna magically cool down on a humid 95F day.
thats what the overflow tank is for.
I usually sit for a minute after driving hard to let it cool down. ive bad turbo timers in all my old shitboxes just for this reason.

this is the first time the miata has done this
I dont have an AC fan if that matters
i'll test the coolant. maybe its too diluted.
I didnt notice the temp go above half when it was running.

>>28563721
I think the coolant might be too diluted, it showed 257F out of 268F.
i'll drain a cup and add full concentrate.
>>28563719
na with nb1 engine and coolant reroute.

>>28563721
How old is your radiator cap? Worth throwing a good one at it. It may not be able to hold enough cooling system pressure, causing your coolant to boil once it stops flowing and the fans turn off.
https://www.rspeed.net/product_p/nab-1644.htm

I CANT DECIDE WHICH COLOR

>>28563764
I always love blue cars but Soul Red Crystal is just perfection. You have to. It's so fucking good, especially now that we live in the Greyscale Era.

>>28563767
I could see the blue seeming like black from a far distance. Damn. Also i wonder if most guys here have softtop or RF.

>>28563777
I have a soft top NC, my mom has an ND RF. I like both, hard to pick, both have their pros and cons. For me soft top is better.

verus underbody at home

>>28563782
>both have their pros and cons
What would they be? Ive just heard people say that RF has much better noise dampening on the highways but also i do love that soft tops have a full 360 view. I do hate the fake windows on the RF

>>28563784
ear plugs, solves all soft top disadvantages and allows to blast music, so you can hear it and feel it.

>>28563793
>ear plugs, solves all soft top disadvantages and allows to blast music
I dont understand. You plug your ears to hear music?

>>28563784
If you park near dark people they sometimes slash soft tops which is like $1500 to replace. Slightly better sound insulation in the RF, but worse buffeting with the top retracted vs a soft top that goes flat. Notably the RF is not structural, so from a safety/rollover standpoint you're no better in the RF, it's just plastic and thin aluminum it will crumple like paper in a crash. Looks is a tossup. Soft top is lighter weight by about 100lbs and you can flip it up and down while driving (RF requires you to stop), and the hand mechanism is much faster than the motor going up and down (but old people or bad shoulders means you might not be able to do the soft top yourself).

>>28563802
>If you park near dark people they sometimes slash soft tops
Why did god create blacks bros :(

>>28563793
I'm not convinced there is a huge difference in sound for the soft top vs RF. Also C&D does decibel ratings and the RF is one decibel quieter than the GR86 actually.

>>28563797
put first just barely in, blocks ALL wind noise and still can hear music no problems.
even +200km/h no problem

>>28563764
blue's resale value is shit from what i've seen looking at the market for these over the last few weeks. blue ones are always being listed for a few thousand less because everyone one wants soul red but would take the machine grey as a backup color.

>>28563784
rf is clealry the best option if you're going to daily your miata and you see anything that resembles an actual winter or if you have brutal summers and need to escape the heat. bottom line, the RF is probably the best option for most people.

>>28563813
Im probably the outlier for that because i live in sunny los angeles. I actually think the softtop makes more sense for my daily use case

>>28563814
you live in one of the few areas i could see the soft top being a good option as long as you aren't worried about your top getting slashed. those things are a couple thousand dollars to have replaced.

>>28563759
Thanks. I was looking into a new one. Mine is definitely looks worn.

>>28563759
What's the difference between the 90-97 vs 99-05?

I got a koyorad radiator. Not sure if it's for the 1.6 or 1.8

>>28563814
I disagree with the above anon regarding weather. I had my soft top in snow and in heat, it is actually a very easy car to keep warm or cool because the cabin is so small. The AC is super powerful and the heater is too, so it's not a problem at all. I've had a few feet of snow on the soft top and I just brushed it off, nothing was damaged. If you look up on miata forums there are dudes that daily soft tops year round in Canada or Michigan without issue.

>>28563813
There is absolutely nothing worse than Miata faggots driving with the top closed in sunny weather.

>>28563862
when the UV index is at 11 i'm not driving with the top down and getting burnt to shit.

>>28563863
Have you tried wearing a hat, and sunscreen?

>>28563862
This was a funny meme the first few years I owned it, now I put top up when it's peak UV if I'm driving on non-forested roads, if it's super humid, bad air quality, etc. This is the nice part about having a miata instead of riding my motorcycle- you don't have to suffer the bad weather. Non-convertible owners don't realize but the best time for a vert is actually dawn/dusk/night in the summer. Peak sunshine is actually kinda shitty, sitting in stop and go traffic on highway with zero cover above you fucking sucks. If I'm going out on a nice day like that I put on sunscreen and bring my big hat so I don't get scorched.

>>28563783
damn, thats nice

>>28563862
I have the top down any time it's under 90 degrees or so, above that (which it is for about 3-4 months straight here) and it's up with the AC on. I already work outside-ish without air conditioning all day, fuck roasting even more after getting off work. At least in the mornings it's cool enough to have the top down.

>>28563825
Rspeed doesn't say specifically, but looking through other catalogs it looks like NA caps open at 13 PSI while NB is 16 PSI. If your cooling system isn't marginal with all original seals/gaskets/hoses etc I don't see why you couldn't run the extra 3 PSI on a NA for a slightly higher boiling point.

>>28563949
My current cap just says .9 on it

>>28563955
That's 0.9 Bar, or 13 PSI. Some NB caps say 1.1 Bar, which is 16 PSI

>>28563961
cool, thanks
so which cap should I get? I got an NB1 engine in an NA, with a Koyorad radiator.

>>28563964
I'd go for the NB cap, Flyin Miata recommends their 16 PSI version for all NA/NB

>>28563967
any reason for the site you linked vs fm?

>>28563982
Whichever you like better I guess, they're the same price. I'm more of an "OEM look" kinda guy so I have the one Rspeed sells but I know a lot of other people like putting things with aftermarket logos on. I like Rspeed for getting OE parts without the markup the dealer adds.

>>28563996
they are both the same price after shipping. FM says it uses silicone, but I do like the OEM look better.

>back from the dragon
>depressed as fuck
Im jealous of people who live nearby and get to drive that road whenever they want.

>>28563862
even if you're going 80mph with the top down, the wind won't save you from the insane humidity in southeast US.

>>28564026
I live in a grid city and still want a Miata. Maybe it'll encourage me to venture outward

>>28564081
Same. Talking to my bank tomorrow.

>>28564081
>Maybe it'll encourage me to venture outward
my miata definitely made me more outdoorsy

>>28564030
I've driven in the South plenty in rentals with all my windows down and almost every Miata I saw had it's top up.
Insane.

>>28564144
which states?

Idk how to drive manual. How dumb is it if i take the leap and get a nd3 in manual?

>>28564186
I did this last year. had my dad drive it home for me then taught myself on youtube.

>>28564194
Any advice for me? What was the bigger issue learning to drive? Im only concerned with steep hills and stalling in traffic.

>>28564165
Wv, Virginia, South Carolina, and northern Cali all between late July to mid October.
Only expection when I used AC was in Oregon in August, it was very humid

>>28564196
the main thing is to learn where the bite point is.
you'll also want to learn how much rpm you want to be at when you shift so you can rev appropriately in order to shift smoothly. i think i struggled with downshifting before i learned about rev matching.
>steep hills
i'm not sure how hilly your area is but modern miatas have hill start assist so you don't roll backwards. you can also use the handbrake until you get in gear. use more gas than you would if you weren't on an incline.
>stalling in traffic
it will happen and people will honk. just ignore them and start your car again, it's not the end of the world.
>>28564203
I have to wonder if you're really lucky whenever you come to the southeast because while the PNW can get humid, the dew point is much worse down here.
my city actually just had our hottest july on record, with the heat index regularly going past 100 degrees.
i still tried to drive with the top down but i was drenched in sweat most of the time. thankfully it's started to cool down but this month it looks like we traded heat for rain...

>>28564226
>it will happen and people will honk. just ignore them and start your car again, it's not the end of the world.
Ive schizoid myself into thinking im gonna stall when making a right turn at a light or exiting a plaza and die to a speeding car thats 40 miles away

>>28564231
well if you were able to move your car enough onto the road to be able to cause an accident, i think instead of stalling you would lug the engine (you'll feel the car jerk around) but if you just hit the gas you'll probably be fine.

>>28564226
It gets hot and my back gets really nasty in my Miata too in the summer months.
I never use the top though. I drive it with it down 99.9% of the time.
If I can't drive with the top down due to weather. I don't take the Miata.
And I drive my Miata as soon as the salt is cleared off the roads until the salt is back. I will take it out in light snow before they start saiting.
The only times the top goes up is during storage, parking for more than an hour, or if it's raining and I'm not going fast enough
What's the point of a convertible otherwise?

Is there a good car cover a miata?
I could never connect the middle strap on mine because of how low the car is.

I threw it in the trash.

>engine light just turned on for the first time since I have my Fiata
>onboard infotainment system just says "engine malfunction"
Welp, time to get a OBD tool. Any recommendation?

>>28549716
I couldn't find anything that felt like excess play but could the noise be coming from shit coming out of this weak gasket between the cat and downpipe? This gasket looks dead, and it was installed only six months ago.
My hearing is shit so I can't discern noises too well.

>>28564624
I bought an expensive all-season, breathable cover tailored for the NB two years ago. Here it is, in a photo taken back in less than comfy times. You can see how well fitted it is.
For the straps under the car I place each socket on a plank of wood and push it to the other side.

Road trip in a few hours to visit in-laws, and my tranny fluid just got here (shipping got delayed). Might as well bang that out now. Best case, it makes me late and I have a good excuse.
>>28563029
I guess I have 134a, so I'll probably have to take it to a dealer. Idk why I thought I had 1234yf
>>28564186
You'll figure it out. Better to stall than slip the clutch a ton trying to get going. The cars light enough that you can get moving with just idle engine speed so don't think you need to rev it a ton to get going

>>28564753
That's definitely the wrong gasket, it should be one of these crush rings between the downpipe and cat. You can see the two flanges aren't properly seated with each other, there's a gap.

>>28564804
It was some shit Malian provided. :/ the other end also blew out a month into installation, so I should check on it.

what's a good US city near some mountains with tech job opportunities?
>>28562330
good luck, but I'd keep the consoles and games for memories sake and just save a little longer if I were you.

>>28564590
even if you can't drive with the top down it's just fun to drive

how much does it cost to ship my car from the east coast United States to the nurburgring

Got my tranny fluid change done a bit ago, but I tried to use a 1000cc equine syringe and that was a fucking nightmare. Gave up, cleaned my fluid transfer pump and just used that. 30 min job turned into 1 hr job

>>28563764
I love the Crystal Blue Mica, but it never looks good in pictures. It always looks like a dusty black rather than getting to see all the purple, green, and blue sparkles that pop under sunlight. If can, look at one in person before you make your decision.

>>28564941
Burger ring is a meme. There's a knocked youtuber here who has it tattooed on his arm kek.

>>28564938
The top makes me feel super clustphobic and I can't see shit

>>28564977
Very nice MX5 bro.

>>28564928
Re: consoles
Yeah I wanted to but realistically, they're sitting in the closet and have been for the last 20 years. I'd rather someone else enjoy them and appreciate them. I might keep a cartridge or 2.

>>28546925 (OP)
it wish they still made the fiata. seemed like a cool concept

>>28565069
You can buy a clean used one for basically the old MSRP.

>>28565069
I'm glad they stopped making them, ugly as hell

>>28565069
I would have liked the Fiata more if they'd left the Mazda powertrain in it instead of swapping in the shitalian plastic 1.4 turbo

>>28565318
That engine (and the exhaust note) is the most attractive feature of the 124.

>>28565440
Now if only Fiat could build durable engines with an appropriate percentage of metal:plastic components

>>28565469
Remarkably, that little multiair 1.4 is actually reliable. Despite being made by subhumans.

>>28565318
>mfw
>>28565440
Are you referring to the Abarth or the Fiat? Because the former has more HP, a resonated exhaust, and a LSD, plus the other one edgy trim, while the latter doesn't (the difference is 30hp).
That said the above should apply only for the EU: I seem to recall the US had a slightly different arrangement between the two, but I'm not sure. I'm saying this because sure my Fiata sings at high RPM, but at a more normal pace it's a civilized car, while the Abarth is way louder across the range.

>>28564030
North bama, humidity sucks but my drive home is 25m and 20 of it is highway so the wind is fine. Just put 3/4 can 134 in and the AC works again, so that's nice

>>28565476
Except the multiair brick that drains itself of oil if the car sits and causes a no start until you remove it to manually re-prime it because they were too retarded to give it an anti-drainback valve and trying to prime it by cranking forever like the owner's manual says doesn't always work

>>28565508
I have heard of that, but isn't that only if you leave it for weeks or more? I think people add a remedy of some type I forget what.
>>28565485
Same engine in both, and you can modify/tune the engine yourself, and you can add an exhaust yourself. So could be either.

>>28565522
Yeah, and they put that poor design in a type of car many owners will park for the winter months. Might not be a problem on a daily driver shitbox but many of these won't be driven every day.

>>28565526
true

One of the animation studios should make a movie that's a combination of Cars and Toy Story, about living cars that love to be driven spiritedly by their owners.

>>28564804
Would this work?
https://bofiracing.com/performance/exhaust-system/exhaust-gaskets/exhaust-fire-ring-gasket-for-mazda-mx-5-nb/
How do I keep it in place while refitting the bolts?

>>28565800
god i want put my dick into my miata now

>>28565969
Yeah that should work. There should be a little lip on the downpipe's flange that it can rest on. If you're still having trouble with it staying on while you get it bolted together, you can use a bit of copper silicone gasket maker (meant for exhausts) to help it stick.

>>28566005
she's begging for you to ride her hard

>>28566209
>>28566210
thanks, bagged both of these and hopefully no more noise by Friday.

>>28565503
fair enough. i'd probably drive with the top down every day if I didn't have to stop.

Is it true that all aftermarket intakes are worse than stock for NDs?

>>28567104
at least for nd2 and nd3, not sure about nd1

The nigger word isn't funny.

does flyin' miata (free shipping) or carbon miata (standard shipping) tend to ship large items faster?

>>28567131
It's a little funny

>>28567344
They ship the same way but carbonmiata is a dick and won't take back packages unless it's the exact moment the delivery guy hands it to you and their customer service is atrocious and the owner never follows through with promises. And everything is Chinese from them so accept that their products are only 70% as good as you think they are, at best.

>>28567344
FM used to have a additional shipping charges for everything, then they changed to ((((((free)))))) shipping on items for $50 and simply increased all those items prices to match.
CarbonMiata is 100% chink garbage. If it was quality carbon fiber it would all be 6x the price.

Leaving MATG and heading back to flat straight roads is such a bummer. I’ve been day dreaming about moving to the south all week.

>>28567556
>>28567645
I was interested in the carbon Miata Spyder grille for the ND. should I consider something else? I saw the zunsport grille but I think it's just installed over the stock one instead of replacing it, if I remember right.

>>28567688
after going on two road trips in my miata this year, I'm seriously considering buying a truck to tow my Miata for the future.

did they stop putting sound tubes in for the ND3? it should be in this area, right?

>>28567800
Everything I have ordered from them has been literal "temu" tier. I have their quarter window vents, which are actually nice but I have to pull the plastic frame to get the glass to close. Also have their 3 piece wing, and they do not line up by about quarter inch. I have seen their tail lights which are nice but the pictures do not show how far OUT they stick from the body.

>>28567688
fuck the spider the south has. seriously, fuck the spiders.

>>28560260
does it burn oil?

in mission hill, Posey's inner spirit leases a Miata.

I've spent the past few days staring longingly at my dragon pics

Does anyone know if it's possible, in an NA, to take the door pocket off of the door card and replace it with a door arm rest? Not looking to replace the whole door card, just the pocket.

>>28568847
>PEEL YOUR ONIONS ED BOYS, AND CRY! THERE IS NO ESCAPING A SON OF A SHEPHERD!!

>>28568689
Yeah. 1,5kg in 10000km. I'll keep an eye on her now to see if it was due to the initial low mileage or if it reoccurs.

>>28568913
Take me back! I wanna go back!

Who is wrenching on their Miats this weekend?

>>28569942
I've never had to wrench on my car since nothing ever breaks on it.

>>28569942
i replaced the blown exhaust gasket and now waiting until tomorrow for the exhaust maker sealant to cure
i need to renew some of the underside black stuff too but its so fucking hot i get exhausted after 30 mins of car work

>>28569942
I just spent every weekend for 3 months wrenching on mine so I will be taking a nice break from working on it if I can help it, especially since it's the hottest time of year

im so close to putting my dick in my miatas exhust and im not even fucking kidding

>>28564928
>what's a good US city near some mountains with tech job opportunities?
Denver, Seattle, SLC, LA, Knoxville, Asheville

>>28564977
I feel the exact same way, it looks pretty meh in pics but REALLY comes alive in person.

Moving forward with the ND RF roll bar that doesn't prevent the top from functioning. The tubes, cut and bent, will be about 950 shipped to me, only about 10 bucks in grade 10.9 hardware, I need maybe 1.5 square foot of 3/8 plate for the mounting brackets, and then the welding will be free because I'm doing it myself. Not sure if I'll go with powder coating or just rattle can it

Doing my first brake change in the next couple days since I put the wilwood calipers on the front. I hope getting the calipers off with the blue loctite on the bolts isn't a bitch

>>28571048
Why does the caliper need to come off? The advantage of a fixed caliper is that you just pull a pin and slide the pads out, no need to unbolt the whole caliper.

>>28571116
Needs rotors too, got 32k on them and they are a lil rough from the winters

Sage limit reached, new thread >>28571150

>>28571048
Blue loctite is weak enough it can be removed by hand tools, it's red loctite that requires heat to budge