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>>28664897 (OP)
what did he mean by this

its getting cold and rainy. I think its time to park the Miata for the winter, and take if off insurance.
I need to finish banging out the frame rails so I can fit FM rails, replace the lower alternator bolt, a few other things, and if I have the money, upgrade to a standalone.
so far I have 2300 miles since replacing the rear main seal after scratching the crank. so far no oil leaks. I think I did a good enough job sanding it down.
i replaced the MAF so its running good now, still sucks at cold start.
/blog

>>28664962
did it throw any DTCs when the MAF died?

>>28664897 (OP)
Snowy Miat. Old pic, but it hasn't started snowing here yet

Drift season is almost upon us

>>28665286
>direct snow cooled calipers

A fellow mk1 in a McDonalds car park caught my attention. He revved up, I gave a thumbs up, it was nice. His girlfriend looked fucking great, too, so kudos to my man for that.

Howd i do? Im new to miatas, I just got this 1991. I swapped the radiator as it was weeping. The AC doesnt work, any idea how hard or expensive an overhaul on that might be?

>>28666080
Depends if you can find the parts or not, but there are overhaul kits out there for like 50 €:

https://www.miatafied.com/projects/posts/engine/air-conditioning-compressor-rebuild/

I had a lot of fun in the snow with my miata once but I can only control my own car so I wont do it again.

>>28665005
yes hence why i replaced it. i should have checked codes earlier

>>28666129
what refrigerant did he use and how did he fill it if its the old kind?

>>28664897 (OP)
What mountain pass?

>>28666445
Glockner

>>28666304
idk, but NAs can be retrofitted from r12 to r134

>>28666952
>Glockner
sweet. Hope it's a wicked ski/board season this year, krautbro

Cool pic OP.
>>28664962
Don't they penalize you for going off insurance for a few months by jacking up your rates?

>>28667181
no, i keep it insured under comprehensive only. i tell them its parked in the garage for winter. never had an issue

would "P00RSCHE" be a funny vanity plate

>>28667573
no, old Porsches are actually great, only modern ones are shite

>>28667573
Yeah pretty good

>>28667573
It's a front engine 4 cylinder so NARPOORSCHE would be more appropriate but a bit long.

Anyone ever buy something nationwide? I have Facebook marketplace bookmarks saved for different areas but is there any other preference for sites? Autotempest?

Still seething about having missed a good one

>>28669168
I think autotempest has kinda gone to shit. I've tried to use it recently and hardly turn up any results for not even particularly rare cars. FB marketplace has been the only thing half decent beyond cars and bids/bring a trailer, but I'm always looking for cheap shitboxes not pricey stuff. I've bought one car on eBay but I don't really recommend that

pray for me as I take on the journey of rust repairing my NAs rear sills.
nervous as fuck, while I do a lot of manufacturing, I've never cut up a car before. Watched videos, seems simple enough, anything I should do while I have her open? I heard some people fill the void between the shell with wax to seal it off

ran into this brick shithouse a few months ago

>>28669418
It should be illegal for japanese sports cars to be that fat.

>>28669230
Yeah it seems to have gone downhill. I guess I'll just pray I get another clean example at a good price and that the seller is legit and not too far

Any large downsizes to buying a 100k + Miata? More than any other car?

>>28669563
Meant to specify nc2

>>28669563
Only real problem I can think of with high mileage Miatas specifically is that the top may need to be replaced, especially if it sat a while. They're pretty simple and reliable cars though, no problems you wouldn't encounter with any other Japanese car of similar age.

I'm getting real close to having 5 same number on the odo

>>28669565
NCs are pretty solid, but get it checkd.

>>28669283
It's called cavity wax but you can't spray it before welding. There are usually access holes to stick in a tube and spray. It's not cheap tho.

>>28670696
interesting, so basically just fill the entire area in the sills with this stuff. its not that expensive like 30 bucks a can, and if it prevents it from going to shit again, it might be worth it.
I was thinking of cutting all the rusty parts out, spraying the fuck out of everything with paint, after welding fresh metal and then emptying a few of these in there.

Damn this thread is hard to find with that single pixel Miata.

>>28671374
>single
it's atleast 200 pixels

Bought ITBs today, get excited

>>28664897 (OP)
>ND in my country can finally be had in the Club spec, with the Brembos and Bilsteins
>10 fucking years into production

>>28672770
at least now you can get a proper ND before the mazdoyota/NE replaces it

>>28672770
what cunt?

>>28672770
Brembo, recaros and billstein package is honestly good value for the price. I think it was like a 3000$ option?

>>28672778
NE and NF already exist though

>>28673837
Why would you want stellantis garbage?

>>28673866
I'm not saying anyone would, just that the designations are already taken. The next gen Miata will most likely be NG.

>>28673879
It won't because those aren't Miatas, they're abominations

>>28673837
that's an ND fathered by an italian mailman. fiata is sexy tho I don't get the hate

>>28664897 (OP)
have to wait until january to march for snow here (if we have it at all).

>>28673837
that gigantic badge ruins the whole look of the car.

Bro's I can't do the Miata exclusive life any more. I'll be getting 2023 Mazda 3 turbo this weekend. I hope they get along together.

Anyone know if/where I could buy the "Arctic Edition" windshield trim? I was able to find the mirrors and roll hoops, but can't even find parts numbers for the windscreen.

>>28674668
ND's front badge is huge too, jarring IRL, even. I know there's a picture out there of someone holding an ND front badge up to an NA but I can't find it

>>28674849
It's a Eunos badge, but the difference is stark nonetheless.

>>28674849
the mazda logo is thin and simple while the other is ugly on it's own at any size

>>28674683
looks nice

>>28674683
Just looking for silver? The Fiata windshield trim is identical and non-Abarth 124s were mostly in silver.

>>28674668
>>28674849
can not unsee

>>28675859
Good call anon, not sure why I didn't think of that. Now to wait for one to pop up at the wreckers because apparently the merchant's guild wants 500$ for just one of the three pieces

Got muh washer relocation and K&N filters today. K&N was nice enough to give me an extra faceplate too

>>28674683
That trim is available new on Japanese market cars, consequently there are heaps for sale on YJA.
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/search?va=%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC+nd&is_postage_mode=1&dest_pref_code=13&b=1&n=100&user_type=c&auccat=26318&tab_ex=commerce&ei=utf-8&aq=-1&oq=&sc_i=&p=%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC+nd+Pillar+Garnish&x=50&y=34

>>28674683
Could you not vinyl wrap it? It will protect the paint as well.

>>28677941
Probably, but I don't trust myself to do paint or wraps very well, and if I'm gonna pay someone else to do it I may as well just have the actual parts
>>28677014
Thanks anon, I'll have to look into how to get stuff off there.

>>28678054
>look into how to get stuff off there
Use Buyee. They're fine as a proxy buyer and shipper. I've used them plenty of times shipping to Australia.
I prefer to use FromJapan who have better features for sniper bidding.
https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en

>OEM hardtops are nearly half the price of a decent NA miata
Are there any aftermarket ones that aren't complete shit?

>>28678907
Fucking hell.

>>28678946
Wew somehow prices haven't really gone up either, I paid £600 for mine which happened to be a very similar colour.

>>28678966
Which was two years ago I forgot to add.

>>28678968
>>28678966
don't the hard tops leak and cause rust?

>>28678971
Never heard of that.
The hardtop prevents the need for the drainage holes that deposit water through the rear sills. With the softtop only, a rainwater (especially big issue in the UK) gets directed to those drainage holes, which can become blocked. Neglecting those drainage holes is what leads to rear sill rust.
Hardtop avoids that.

>>28678976
wrong

>>28678966
Man I wish NBs got their own hardtop design. It's clearly designed for the bar-of-soap NA and looks like it's the wrong hardtop on the curvier NB.

>>28678986
>curvy hardtop doesn't suit curvy NB
wut

>>28679289
The hardtop isn't curvy, it's one smooth arc just like the NA. Go back up to the pic of the NB, the fenders arch back down past the hips, going inwards at the trunk lid panel gap, then back up in the rear center near the third brake light. The bottom rear of the hardtop is a nearly straight line right there while the NB has 3 curves along its width at the rear. The line where the hardtop meets the rear quarter panel underneath each corner of its rear window just looks off to me. Then look at the NA and the quarter panel doesn't arch back down at the trunk lid, so it looks right there.

Hardtop will be the next purchase after I get the ITBs tuned for sure

>>28679306
nah, looks fine

>>28679571
More for you

Would you rather have a well maintained, low mileage NA Miata, or a similarly well maintained, similarly mileage ND2 Miata?

>>28679706
NA

>>28679706
ND obviously. Most new cars suck ass but the Miata is the exception

>>28679706
never driven an NA, but I love my ND3 and can't see how the NA would be better other than the pop up headlights. so I'd have to go ND2.

>>28679706
I'd rather have a nd2 (and I do)

>>28679706
funny headlights go brrr

>>28679706
NA. Really not a fan of modern interiors or styling, nor the smell of new cars. Think it's whatever they make the seat material out of, but they all have a very specific oudor that I dislike.

>>28679706
my NA is the first car I've ever had and its been with me for years
I'd go with the ND

>>28679706
the ND is a better car. not the fault of the NA. just a product of its time. the ND will drive better in every way except steering feel and even then good tires and a sporty, precise alignment will more than make up for it. and that's before even getting into coilovers which make the ND punch so far above its weight class it's not even funny

>>28679706
>>28680641
to add onto this the ND3 diff and steering rack are improved enough from the ND2 that that's the one you should aim for unless you're hell bent on getting more power out of the engine. if you're not touching the engine find a way to get the ND3 instead. if you want more power stick with the ND2 but don't ignore tires/alignment/suspension/brakes, in that order.

>>28680641
>and a sporty, precise alignment
Nta but I have the shop that does my tires do the flyin Miata recommended alignment specs and it's a pretty big improvement over the stock specs

>>28679706
ND unless you have
>Aesthetic needs
>Money issues
>a need to mod it to hell and back (money and parts issues on ND)

>>28681041
Next time you get it aligned see if you can sit in it while they do it or have them ballast it somehow. Also see if they can get them to nail the numbers and not "close enough". It will feel even more amazing. There is a difference when you sit in the car.

Got the FM washer bottle in. Couldn't reroute the lines and ended up breaking the plastic clips that hold the lines to the hood. They have a washer line rebuild kit but I am going to try to source my own white clips instead of paying $65 for their kit. Mosquitos started getting rough so tomorrow I will install the coolant reservoir tomorrow.

>>28678946
Yuros are so lucky

Bought a new daily, Miats going into storage soon but rain is forecast for the next two weeks and with it warm temperatures around 6 to 9 degrees C so I can hoon for a bit longer.

>>28681123
ND desu
I would only consider an NA if I had a tight budget

>>28681934
That wing is making it look viperesque, very sleek

>>28681934
Is that an european plate? How did you get the front lip and wing approved? They don't seem TUV certified wrt pedestrian crashes. Also is that wing drilled?

>>28681934
Just got this AWD 3 turbo this week. I had been living with the ND as my only car since 2021.

Just felt like the perfect pair.

>>28682043
it does look like a mini Porsche or short hood snake from some angles

>>28682539
yes I'm in Norway
I only certified the coilovers while the muffler delete catback, rear diffuser, sideskirts, front lip and wing I never declared because why would I? it's just some carbon fiber. You don't have to ask the gubbment for permission to live your life ya know!
They gave me shit for the exhaust sound during coilover cert. so I just swapped it out for a day (its the Goodwin Race, great sound) but all the inspection garage guys love it
the wing is not drilled, it's taped with 3M on the edges up top and has TEC7 glue in the middle of the plates cus I don't trust tape.
here's a better pic of the wing
after using it for 3 years I kind of want a bigger one but this one lets the roof mechanism work without unscrewing

>>28683268
that's great altho that car is way too fat for my tastes
sedans or coupes for me

>>28683380
>taped on wing

>>28678986
Maybe you would prefer the Mazdaspeed top or a similar replica?

>>28683380
I fear not having declared parts because it only takes one cop who is having a bad day to your vehicle getting a "not fit for road" designation which comes with a fine and $$$ for inspection to make it road legal again.
Where did you get the sard style wing from? I've been trying to get one in Europe but I haven't been able to find a shop outside of some dodgy aliexpress seller who has reviews saying that some of the carbon fiber wings had defects.

>>28683380
how do you have fun with all that downforce at the back

>>28683380
Euros need to get their mods registered and inspected?

Has anyone painted/vinyl wrapped the section of the NA/NB hardtop underneath the window black to give it the illusion of the glass continuing to the beltline? Google images is failing me so have a quick and dirty shoop.

>>28683863
Yes

>>28683863
Germans do, not sure about other countries.

should I try ordering door sill for ND from to Belgium?
Anyone ordered parts from Japan, How much ~ % extra gets on top of part?
Cant find new part in EU, or should get used and paint white? found left stills in all colors except artic white.
artic white
N243-51-P50D-33
N244-51-P50D-33

I think I found a solution to the idle issues when running ITBs. A lot of people advance the idle timing during cold starts to increase idle but it isn't enough on the cold cold days or when there are shocks to the electrical system (AC turning on, fans starting up, etc). My vacuum block will have a line from each runner to get a nice clean signal for the Megasquirts MAP sensor, those are 1/8 NPT, but thanks to chinky engineering the end bung is 3/4-16 UNF. I found a UNF male to 3/8 male fitting, and plan on running a idle air control valve to that fitting from a mid 90s GM. It has 4 wire but instead of PWM it is stepper control so much finer control over the air leak. Wish me luck, it's only a few more days and the ITB manifold will be built and the throttle bodies are going to be bench synced. I need to figure out how the OEM intake manifold works and if there is any coolant that runs through anything or if I have to cap or loop anything.

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

If someone sees a true red nc2/3 prht grand touring with the premium package and an lsd and is manual for sale, please email me thanks

>>28683630
all the aero parts are from CM
https://www.carbonmiata.com/shop/gt-wing-race-version-for-miata-nd-1065#attr=5067
this is the wing
police here don't fuck with you unless you have some fartcannon s14 with xboxhueg wang on the back that looks visibly non stock and a danger to (((public safety))) but even then 90% chance you'll be fine, that's not really their job
only time a cop sent me a call to inspection in mail was when i drove past a mobile speed trap with my shitbox with the exhaust scraping the asphalt and making a shitton of noise and sparks kek (it fell off couple min prior due to rust and i was late for work)

>>28683863
yes you have to register stuff like coilovers or bigger turbos or engine swaps
it sucks

>>28683638
kek
idk if placebo or not but the rear does feel incrrasingly planted at 100+ in bends
its more for looks than anything since i rarely exceed 160 kmh tho since the mountain roads here are tiny

>>28684326
my parts came from either Japan or China I don't really recall but shipping was 480 doll hairs for a coffin sized box
just send em an email and ask thats what I do

I'd like a miata as my first proper car but can't afford one. Should I buy a Clio or something and wait until I'm old and have the money?
Or should I buy a smart roadster for the meantime since it's cheap and fuel efficient?
I don't care about performance frankly, I like to drive slow anyway. And I have no friends so no use for the extra seats.
But I'm afraid about being shortsighted and missing something

>>28685337
I would never consider a smart roadster with their shit from a butt automated manual transmission

>>28684798
Thanks buddy. It appears that they ship from China. I guess I'll get raped by taxes if I try to import it. That said 400$ isn't too bad as base. I was really looking for a sard style wing so I could use custom brackets to fasten it down instead of tape (which scares me).
>>28685337
Are you dutch by any chance? I would just save some money for an NA/NB. You can get one in decent condition for 5-10k euros. I would not consider wasting money on another car if the miata is your goal unless you really need a car for commuting.

>>28685337
>Should I buy a Clio or something
Opel Speedsters are $8-10k in the EU
That would be my pick

Ordered block heater from a dealer in Canada because they don't stock it in the US. hopefully it's not below freezing when I get it so I can do a radiator flush too since that's just liquid molly rad flush and distilled water and I don't want shit freezing in my engine.

>>28685694
keep in mind I shipped the lip, diffuser, sideskirts and wing all in one go so mby your package would be smaller and cheaper idk
taxes raped me too I think I put down like 3k all in all
yeah I really wanted to drill and use screws but had second thoughts once the wing came
doesn't help that it has no predrilled holes or instructions and I didn't wanna fuck with my boot lid lol
the little hooks that go over the back were bent too much so i used a heat gun for 20 sec or so to bend them out a little and now theyre 90% ish flush
also didn't trust tape that's why I put industrial grade glue as well (tape all around the top plate and glue in middle) and 3 years and 30k km later it's holding just fine, I couldn't pull it off if I wanted to
I did drill the front lip and sides as well as tape and screws for the diffuser
I would have bought the GT VOLTEX wing for ultimate sigmachad energy but it costs more than double and I was gigapoor also roof doesn't open with that one (this one has around 1cm of space at nearest contact point to wing during operation)(btw you will need one person to help you measure THRICE, he holds the pads while you put the wing on them to see if it's nice and flush (well more or less))

>>28685337
do you have a job? will you not drop your job to go study for a long time? get a car loan
no substitute for wishbones on all 4
test drive multiple cars you want before deciding if you are unsure

>>28685841
how cold does it get? does one really need a block heater for a gasoline engine?

>>28685856
Below 0 quite often. The colder it is, the more fuel dilution in the oil while it warms up, the more fuel in the oil control ring, the more wear. Most wear is from cold starts. I'll also get hot air in the cabin much faster. Theoretically should get the engine to around 90F even if it's freezing

>>28685856
Ok that installation does sound kinda bad. But apparently carbon miata opened a french warehouse like literally 1 day ago so I might be able to get it for much cheaper. A rear diffuser would already make the car look much better. I think I'll start with that first before any of the wing stuff.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/8b858738-006f-4779-bd80-9e78c7c95f5a/

I know nothing about cars or DIY but im still looking for a used miata. For example, i dont know if the link i provided is even a good deal or if im getting ripped off. Cause just above this listing is a NC for 4k more which is absurd to me that a 1999 costs this much

>>28665009
I love that fang, link to the sticker?

>>28685967
I want to mention, ideally if I could find a good deal on a NB,NC id go for it. ( I actually like the NB) My final option would be just to give in and get a ND miata from a dealership cause i really like the NDs the most. In this case, i wouldnt know if i should get used or get brand new. Can someone help me with the pros and cons of this? Obviously the biggest one would be im def getting ripped off if new and throwing tons of money away.

>>28685978
It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure that's the one from dekaigen.

I know where I'm posting this, but should I buy a GR86 for 25k or an ND3 for 34k? Both brand new.

>>28686230
Does it have to be brand new? Would get an nd2 and use the money for mods/tires

I want to put a Ye 2028 sticker on my car for some low-key axis power vibes, thoughts?

>>28685987
form me getting the ND used just wasn't that big a savings. The car holds it's value well so I went New. Numbers of previous owners also hits the value down the road.

With my 2022 Mazda 3 turbo I just got 25k miles $26k just seamed like a real value. 12k less than new

>>28686398
How do I not get fucked over with APR

>>28686566
Pay with cash, current car loan interest rates are utter dogshit unless you can fix a deal.

>>28685950
before ANY aero parts you should get two things:
first off, adjustable coilovers, stock ride is too floaty unless you enjoy driving like a normie and just chilling I guess but stiffer suspension makes the car into a damn scalpel
second an axleback for some better sound, GoodWin Racing has a great selection

>>28686566
Don't use dealer financing, go to your credit union first and get pre-approved and put as much down as you can. Also the nd3 ECU is different than the ND2s and as far as I know it hasn't been cracked yet (and may won't be since the 1 and 2 already have so much aftermarket dev) so if youre planning on power upgrades get a ND2

>>28685950
took a couple more pics of the rear for ya

>>28686804
>>28686810
Nta but that's very nice anon, I dig it. Stock suspension? 16 inch wheels? What tires/size are you running? I see they're continental but I can't make the rest out

>>28686810
never noticed how big the ND's bum is

>>28686710
I bought my 2023 Miata Club with 0.9% APR.
I have an 820 credit score. Not that it maters since it's already paid off

>>28686701
>>28686804
>>28686810
Thanks for the extra tips and effort bwo.

sneaky miat is always underestimated

It takes 6 cans of surface shield to mostly coat a miata

>>28686710
>Don't use dealer financing, go to your credit union first
i think if a dealer is offering 0% you should take it. you won't get that from any bank.

>>28685987
at least in america, used ND2-3 are still pretty pricey so you might as well get a new car if that's what you're looking at.

if you're fine with an ND1 they can be pretty cheap. but you might regret it (see miata.net ND transmission section)

>>28687052
suspension is lowered about a centimetre or two
using Tein Flex Z coilovers
tyres are OEM ContiViking Contact 6 195/50R16 on the stock wheels cause the factory Potenza S001 on BBS 17 inchers are completely bald in the rear since last summer lol so I'm driving on winter rubber to use it up
I plan to buy some JDM 16 inchers and slaps some Michelins on them come next season (if I stop being retarded and buying new cars)
also I have a custom itasha wrap for the last 2 years that I have to install still

>>28688194
cute

I like my miat

>>28688989
I hate your miat

>>28684711
Emailed you, hope it works out.

>>28689214
Did you really find one? I'll be sad otherwise

>>28689232
Well he sent an email, go check

>>28684326
Are you trying to cover the fact you got a base model?

>>28689619
I have German car, GT equivalent, most options but without aero package.

probably going to order new tomorrow thru FromJapam.

Hello all doing the swap from KYB AGX and dogshit, unknown lowering springs to FM stage 1 koni yellows and springs this weekend. I keep reading everywhere not to use the stock top hats because it puts the ride height too high. Honestly I don't care if the ride hide is close to stock but if it's higher maybe I'll consider changing the mounts. Anyone know what this combo looks like?

Would I be laughed out of town if I bought an automatic miata? I dont want to show off my vehicle I just wanna have fun when I drive

>>28691624
other owners may allude to sacrilege in jest but just get what you want anon
that said
>I just wanna have fun when I drive
get a manual

>>28691624
An automatic is the antithesis of fun. By choosing an automatic, you remove an additional point of engagement you have with the car, so unless you have some form of disability, I would strongly advise against it. Autos have their place, but that place isn't in a "fun" car. Pretty sure there was an anon a few months ago that posted his regret on buying an auto, hopefully he'll chime in.

>>28691624
the car is super boring if you dont have to shift, 100% honest

What's the right price for a Miata NA in good condition and with 100.000 km ?

>>28692088
why get an NA when you can get an ND unironically? I can almost bet money they will be similarly priced

>>28692093
Because the NA is highly aesthetic and also memorable in all portions of its shape. It feels more old-school, more approachable and yet uncompromising, and with a more distinct character. It's just perfect, and I love it so much.
The ND, on the other hand, is rather boring and generic. It doesn't evoke anything. I would never splurge on it. But I would indeed splurge on the cutie that started it all

>>28692126
I'unno man, i agree but also cant ignore the conveniences of the new cars. Easier clutch, better navigation, and modern tech (pro or con depending on your view ig)

>>28692088
they go for 15k € here

>>28692145
Pretty overpriced.
I'm sure that if I wait for the right opportunity, I can pay a fair price.
But I'm still trying to understand what a "fair price" is.
7500€ for a 100.000km NA?
Is more than 9000€ considered overpriced ?
Sorry for the dumb questions

>>28691665
I bought the auto miata, I'm 50/50 on it. Yeah I wish it were manual, but I also couldn't drive a manual anywhere close to as aggressively as I drive the auto, I would literally die from fucking up a shift while swimming on the highway.

>>28691624
The auto is still fun when you shift gears manually, but you still get the feeling that something is missing all the time. I think the gearing is different too which kills some of the acceleration in the high gears.

>>28692248
>I would literally die from fucking up a shift while swimming on the highway.
I mean, once youre on the highway, you shouldnt be shifting up or down anyways once up to speed.

>>28691624
I wouldn't laugh at you, but I would feel pity. Just a complete waste to get an auto on a car like this. Should probably just buy a Civic or something

>>28692252
>he takes his sports car on the highway and sits in one lane doing exactly the speed limit, not passing anyone until he's at his exit

Please return your miata.

>>28692263
>alternatively he drives his sports car in auto

Please return your miata.

Today's commute back from work was very kino thanks to a nice sunset, '80s dreamy music on the radio, and my Fiata. I love my car so much it's unreal.

>>28692336
why the gloves

>>28692339
I felt like using them. They're a half-joke gift from my father from when I got my Fiata.

>>28692345
i am literlaly drive from that movie

>>28692347
Well, yeah, God forbid I feel something that's not crippling depression for a minute.

That said, they're comfy and they increase grip with the wheel a lot. They're really nice to use when it's a cold and the car has yet to warm up enough for the heating to kick in; or in summer when it's stupid hot and the car interior gives you third degree burns just by looking at it.

>>28692358
https://kommandostore.com/collections/new-production-gloves/products/vodila-leather-fingerless-driver-gloves
ya i bought these. we're him

I miss driving my miat top down with a hoodie on in the fall, hope that 16 yo girl I sold it to didn't crash it, but I love my honda pilot more now it's just so reliable

>>28692459
>i love my honda SUV more than my miata
rip
boomer pls go

>>28692459
Yikes

I have ants in my car

whyd you post that

My car smells kinda like sheep on account of all the lanolin, but it's kinda nice. Reminds me of a farm I would visit when I was a kid

>>28692161
>fair price
I got my ND with 39000 km for 12500 €. I think it was fair. NAs are cute and all, but this anon is right:
>>28692093

Fuck me, I ordered a 3/4-16 male to 3/8nptf male fitting and I didn't see the F. 45$ shipped down the drain. Found the correct fitting and it's almost $60 shipped because it's stainless...

>>28692126
I appreciate the retro appeal of the NA design but I think the ND is a work of art in it's own right.
honestly, it's a miracle considering what's typical in modern car design.

I've been splurging on things for my car to stave off depression and at this rate I'm going to end up broke.
>>28692336
it's been raining here for the past week and I've missed drives like this so much. I'm not gonna stand a chance this winter.
>>28692359
I want to buy a pair of these along with vintage goggles, a scarf, and a leather aviators cap

>/mg/ is literally now a bunch of car payment having faggots
>finally when car culture in general has hit rock bottom and cars have started becoming more affordable, these fucking losers have decided to pay more than 10,000 for a car (which none of them have) and decide to go to the jews and beg them to siphon away your income every month for the next 7 years so little tardy can have what he wants right now!!
If you dont own your miata outright consider the rope. You've become the retard first buyer whom I will haggle with when the economy officially collapses in december and jobs start getting canned, and you list your precious miata up as you simply can't/don't want to afford it. No hits! You just want someone to pay for what's left on the loan! Not even a nibble. Until you're desperate for the sale and you wrinkle your nose down at your facebook marketplace ad and respond to my offer of $4200 for your 2018 miata with 95k miles with a resounding "yes".
I'll laugh as I drive it off while you take a sentimental photo on your phone, knowing I just fucked another dolt.

>>28695632
if we're roleplaying can I be the notary that handles the title transfer

Question from someone considering a new ND3. Do they still have transmission failures?

>>28695671
not as much as ND1 but it's happened. check the miata.net transmission subforum.

>>28695632
>You can't enjoy your new Miata because... You just can't okay?

>>28695632
What exhaust is that? I've been looking for a dual exhaust system that *doesnt* have a rolled in tip

How to stop the thread from unraveling and collapsing the window?

>>28695632
Are you, perchance, mad because you live in new jersey?

>>28695632
even if I lose my job I could easily make enough money to cover the monthly payment on doordash or something.
I just have 2 years left on the loan and I got a much better deal on my new ND3 than if I bought a used ND2.
discounts brought it below MSRP and I got a 0% loan.

>>28695632
I paid for my new Miata in full day one.

>>28697048
>could get literally any color on the miata
>there is only one color the car looks bad or generic in
>chooses that one

>>28697191
NTA but that's an elegant color and the red accents complement the looks very well.

>>28697222
youve got blue, red, white, silver, gray, and tan and you still opt for black bro. its a sports car

>>28697225
>silver
>gray
>tan
Those are way, way worse than black. I'm not saying I'd chosen it, I'd prefer red, but black isn't the worst choice by far.

>>28697191
but he didn't buy zircon sand

>>28697191
I like black cars.
I don't care what you like.

>>28697222
Edgelord tastes.

Man I really want a b2000

Be brutally honest , is it a bad idea to buy a NA / NB / NC Miata if I'm working class? Miatas are incredibly cheap to buy, fuel and maintain compared to normal sport cars, but still, they're obviously more demanding than a cheap mass produced city car.
I'm not sure if I'm aiming too far relatively to my means.
Or perhaps, on the other hand, miatas are a perfectly achievable dream for normal people as long as they don't care about muh 5 seats

>>28698559
You have to fill with premium fuel for best results

Almost 200$ after tariffs

>>28698560
Only NB2 and NC. NB1 and older will happily run on 87 octane (AKI) fuel all day long.

>>28698559
>they're obviously more demanding than a cheap mass produced city car.
A stock Miata wants for fucking nothing, assuming you don't buy a complete shitbox. The only downside to owning a miata is that you are now part of "the community", and "the community" can be extremely insufferable. If you want a miata, just get a half decent one and you won't regret it.

> no nos plush
ngmi

>>28698559
I'm working class, I got my Fiata for less than a new econobox with almost no mileage, it's my one and only car. Running costs are slightly higher than an econobox, especially fuel economy, but it's not an unsustainable proposition, and for me the mental health boost I get is worth every penny. The thing is that if you're truly working class you won't be able able to afford a more flexible daily driver, so getting a Miata as your only car is more of a lifestyle choice than anything else.

>>28697191
most of the factory options are bland but black is best for wrapping

>>28698560
if he lives in America then premium fuel is pretty cheap

>>28698607
I bought a complete shitbox one for $4500 and have spent double that in parts alone. On the plus side, it's been saved from the crusher and is actually nice now.

>>28699504
Probably a poor financial decision on your part, but I respect you for keeping it out of the scrap yard. Nice job, anon.

I posted before about buying one of these aviator caps and goggles as a gag and I ended up doing it.
I wasn't expecting it to actually be comfortable though. I might wear it regularly.

>>28688989
based
>>28689035
nigger

Bros...

I'm $7,000 into my V8 swap and the motor doesn't run...
and isn't in the car...
and I don't have any drivetrain behind it yet...

>>28701123
>all that money for a NA iron block 5.3 swap
for what purpose?

>>28701131
it's aluminum, and is still going to make 400hp

>>28701133
yeah I am retarded and can't read

>>28701123
Many such cases. Engine swaps are a money pit.
You have the silver NA, right?

>>28700247
Probably, but I specifically wanted a project to force myself out of the house with instead of rotting away on the computer all day (on my days off). I learned how to replace a soft top with it, and I've since used that marketable skill to replace soft tops for other Miata owners for some side cash and I know how to rebuild an engine now, so it's not all bad. Working on it and driving it also makes me happy which is hard to put a price tag on.

>>28701159
But muh $500 and a weekend!

Yeah I knew I was signing up for $15k
Hoping to get it done in 6 months but I know it might take 2 years too

>>28701174
Woah it must be nice to have such good lighting in a garage. I usually wrench at night and I have two light bulbs in the garage

>>28701187
It's okay

i drove a lexus RC 350 f sport tonight at my job. bros, i think im falling in love with it. i actually might trade in my miata.

clean looking mfer

little clip I pulled off my dash cam from the last weekend drive

I WILL tighten my o2 sensor, header-egr block-off cap, buy insurance for my 90, and finally take my vvt swapped car for a test drive tomorrow!
(maybe)

>>28702827
scenic desu

What's cheaper to own and maintain: Miata or 600cc supersport motorcycle?

pic random this is not Myat

>>28703034
I mean motorcycle probably because theres less fluid volume but probably changing them as or more frequently on a bike since they're high strung. Insurance is usually dirt cheap for a bike. But then you also need quality gear. Could run you 2k+. And also you're exposed to the increasing number of retards starting at their IPad center consoles..
I'd say just get a Miata. Parts are cheap, work is easy. And you're somewhat safe especially if you put a roll bar in it.. motorcycles belong on a track

>>28703181
Oh I forgot. You're gonna burn through tires fast as fuck on a bike, 5k mile changes or so. 400+ for a pair if you get good tires, which you should because you really don't want to lose traction.

And make sure you have short and long term disability through your employer because a ""minor"" crash could still put you out of work for a few months.
I've been in operating rooms a bit (ancillary role) and I've seen a good number of people getting put back together after motorcycle crashes. It's not pretty and it's not always the riders fault.

>>28703195
>It's not pretty and it's not always the riders fault.
if you mean crashes due to expired tyres, its the responsibility of the rider to update them.

>>28673837
I wish I could have grabbed one before they stopped making them

>>28703034
Motorcycle and it's not even close.
>Cheap parts
>Cheap insurance
>Better mpg than miata
>Cheaper than miata for a good 600cc bike ie 1 years old 650 ninja's are like 7k max

>>28703034
bike is way cheaper, your family pays funeral expenses once and you're good