Snowy editionprevious:>>28612406
>>28664897what 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
>>28664962did it throw any DTCs when the MAF died?
>>28664897Snowy 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?
>>28666080Depends 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.
>>28665005yes hence why i replaced it. i should have checked codes earlier
>>28666129what refrigerant did he use and how did he fill it if its the old kind?
>>28664897What mountain pass?
>>28666445Glockner>>28666304idk, but NAs can be retrofitted from r12 to r134
>>28664897
>>28666952>Glocknersweet. Hope it's a wicked ski/board season this year, krautbro
Cool pic OP. >>28664962Don't they penalize you for going off insurance for a few months by jacking up your rates?
>>28667181no, 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
>>28667573no, old Porsches are actually great, only modern ones are shite
>>28667573Yeah pretty good
>>28667573It'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
>>28669168I 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
>>28669418It should be illegal for japanese sports cars to be that fat.
>>28669230Yeah 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?
>>28669563Meant to specify nc2
>>28669563Only 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
>>28669565NCs are pretty solid, but get it checkd.
>>28669283It'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.
>>28670696interesting, 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>singleit's atleast 200 pixels
Bought ITBs today, get excited
>>28664897>ND in my country can finally be had in the Club spec, with the Brembos and Bilsteins >10 fucking years into production
>>28672770at least now you can get a proper ND before the mazdoyota/NE replaces it
>>28672770what cunt?
>>28672770Brembo, recaros and billstein package is honestly good value for the price. I think it was like a 3000$ option?
>>28672778NE and NF already exist though
>>28673837Why would you want stellantis garbage?
>>28673866I'm not saying anyone would, just that the designations are already taken. The next gen Miata will most likely be NG.
>>28673879It won't because those aren't Miatas, they're abominations
>>28673837that's an ND fathered by an italian mailman. fiata is sexy tho I don't get the hate
>>28664897have to wait until january to march for snow here (if we have it at all).
>>28673837that 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.
>>28674668ND'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
>>28674849It's a Eunos badge, but the difference is stark nonetheless.
>>28674849the mazda logo is thin and simple while the other is ugly on it's own at any size
>>28674683looks nice
>>28674683Just looking for silver? The Fiata windshield trim is identical and non-Abarth 124s were mostly in silver.
>>28674668>>28674849can not unsee
>>28675859Good 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
>>28674683That 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
>>28674683Could you not vinyl wrap it? It will protect the paint as well.
>>28677941Probably, 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 >>28677014Thanks anon, I'll have to look into how to get stuff off there.
>>28678054>look into how to get stuff off thereUse 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 miataAre there any aftermarket ones that aren't complete shit?
>>28678907Fucking hell.
>>28678946Wew somehow prices haven't really gone up either, I paid £600 for mine which happened to be a very similar colour.
>>28678966Which was two years ago I forgot to add.
>>28678968>>28678966don't the hard tops leak and cause rust?
>>28678971Never 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.
>>28678976wrong
>>28678966Man 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 NBwut
>>28679289The 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
>>28679306nah, looks fine
>>28679571More for you
Would you rather have a well maintained, low mileage NA Miata, or a similarly well maintained, similarly mileage ND2 Miata?
>>28679706NA
>>28679706ND obviously. Most new cars suck ass but the Miata is the exception
>>28679706never 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.
>>28679706I'd rather have a nd2 (and I do)
>>28679706funny headlights go brrr
>>28679706NA. 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.
>>28679706my NA is the first car I've ever had and its been with me for yearsI'd go with the ND
>>28679706the 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>>28680641to 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 alignmentNta 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
>>28679706ND unless you have>Aesthetic needs>Money issues>a need to mod it to hell and back (money and parts issues on ND)
>>28681041Next 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.
>>28678946Yuros 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.>>28681123ND desuI would only consider an NA if I had a tight budget
>>28681934That wing is making it look viperesque, very sleek
>>28681934Is 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?
>>28681934Just 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.
>>28682043it does look like a mini Porsche or short hood snake from some angles>>28682539yes I'm in NorwayI 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 itthe 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 wingafter using it for 3 years I kind of want a bigger one but this one lets the roof mechanism work without unscrewing
>>28683268that's great altho that car is way too fat for my tastessedans or coupes for me
>>28678986Maybe you would prefer the Mazdaspeed top or a similar replica?
>>28683380I 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.
>>28683380how do you have fun with all that downforce at the back
>>28683380Euros 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.
>>28683863Yes
>>28683863Germans 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 whiteN243-51-P50D-33N244-51-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
>>28683630all the aero parts are from CMhttps://www.carbonmiata.com/shop/gt-wing-race-version-for-miata-nd-1065#attr=5067this is the wingpolice 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 jobonly 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)>>28683863yes you have to register stuff like coilovers or bigger turbos or engine swapsit sucks>>28683638kekidk if placebo or not but the rear does feel incrrasingly planted at 100+ in bendsits more for looks than anything since i rarely exceed 160 kmh tho since the mountain roads here are tiny>>28684326my parts came from either Japan or China I don't really recall but shipping was 480 doll hairs for a coffin sized boxjust 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
>>28685337I would never consider a smart roadster with their shit from a butt automated manual transmission
>>28684798Thanks 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).>>28685337Are 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 somethingOpel Speedsters are $8-10k in the EUThat 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.
>>28685694keep in mind I shipped the lip, diffuser, sideskirts and wing all in one go so mby your package would be smaller and cheaper idktaxes raped me too I think I put down like 3k all in allyeah I really wanted to drill and use screws but had second thoughts once the wing camedoesn't help that it has no predrilled holes or instructions and I didn't wanna fuck with my boot lid lolthe 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 flushalso 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 toI did drill the front lip and sides as well as tape and screws for the diffuserI 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))>>28685337do you have a job? will you not drop your job to go study for a long time? get a car loanno substitute for wishbones on all 4test drive multiple cars you want before deciding if you are unsure>>28685841how cold does it get? does one really need a block heater for a gasoline engine?
>>28685856Below 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
>>28685856Ok 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
>>28665009I love that fang, link to the sticker?
>>28685967I 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.
>>28685978It'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.
>>28686230Does 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?
>>28685987form 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
>>28686398How do I not get fucked over with APR
>>28686566Pay with cash, current car loan interest rates are utter dogshit unless you can fix a deal.
>>28685950before 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 scalpelsecond an axleback for some better sound, GoodWin Racing has a great selection
>>28686566Don'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
>>28685950took a couple more pics of the rear for ya
>>28686804
>>28686804>>28686810Nta 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
>>28686810never noticed how big the ND's bum is
>>28686710I 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>>28686810Thanks 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 firsti think if a dealer is offering 0% you should take it. you won't get that from any bank.
>>28685987at 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)
>>28687052suspension is lowered about a centimetre or twousing Tein Flex Z coiloverstyres 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 upI 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>>28688194cute
I like my miat
>>28688989I hate your miat
>>28684711Emailed you, hope it works out.
>>28689214Did you really find one? I'll be sad otherwise
>>28689232Well he sent an email, go check
>>28684326Are you trying to cover the fact you got a base model?
>>28689619I 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
>>28691624other owners may allude to sacrilege in jest but just get what you want anonthat said>I just wanna have fun when I driveget a manual
>>28691624An 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.
>>28691624the 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 ?
>>28692088why get an NA when you can get an ND unironically? I can almost bet money they will be similarly priced
>>28692093Because 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
>>28692126I'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)
>>28692088they go for 15k € here
>>28692145Pretty 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
>>28691665I 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.>>28691624The 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.
>>28691624I 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 exitPlease return your miata.
>>28692263>alternatively he drives his sports car in autoPlease 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.
>>28692336why the gloves
>>28692339I felt like using them. They're a half-joke gift from my father from when I got my Fiata.
>>28692345i am literlaly drive from that movie
>>28692347Well, 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.
>>28692358https://kommandostore.com/collections/new-production-gloves/products/vodila-leather-fingerless-driver-glovesya 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 miataripboomer pls go
>>28692459Yikes
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 priceI 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...
>>28692126I 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. >>28692336it'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. >>28692359I 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.
>>28695632if 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?
>>28695671not 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?
>>28695632What 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?
>>28695632Are you, perchance, mad because you live in new jersey?
>>28695632even 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.
>>28695632I 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
>>28697191NTA but that's an elegant color and the red accents complement the looks very well.
>>28697222youve got blue, red, white, silver, gray, and tan and you still opt for black bro. its a sports car
>>28697225>silver>gray>tanThose 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.
>>28697191but he didn't buy zircon sand
>>28697191I like black cars.I don't care what you like.
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
>>28698559You have to fill with premium fuel for best results
Almost 200$ after tariffs
>>28698560Only 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 plushngmi
>>28698559I'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.
>>28697191most of the factory options are bland but black is best for wrapping
>>28698560if he lives in America then premium fuel is pretty cheap
>>28698607I 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.
>>28699504Probably 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.
>>28688989based>>28689035nigger
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 swapfor what purpose?
>>28701131it's aluminum, and is still going to make 400hp
>>28701133yeah I am retarded and can't read
>>28701123Many such cases. Engine swaps are a money pit.You have the silver NA, right?
>>28700247Probably, 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.
>>28701159But muh $500 and a weekend!Yeah I knew I was signing up for $15kHoping to get it done in 6 months but I know it might take 2 years too
>>28701174Woah 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
>>28701187It'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)
>>28702827scenic desu
What's cheaper to own and maintain: Miata or 600cc supersport motorcycle? pic random this is not Myat
>>28703034I 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
>>28703181Oh 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.
>>28673837I wish I could have grabbed one before they stopped making them
>>28703034Motorcycle 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
>>28703034bike is way cheaper, your family pays funeral expenses once and you're good
>>28702827>a world free of indiansLooks like heaven m8.
ITBs HAVE SHIPPED!Get excited, now just have to wait for shipping from the UK
Where do you even go to from a Miata these days? Basically everything is pigfat and/or turbocharged.
>>28705797Griffith, or VX220/Elise/Exige.
Can you guys help me improve this point-based system that will allow me to judge Miata NA listings more objectively?Points are calculated mainly based on the cost to rectify faults. No negative points at all would mean that the car is an ideal (impossible) specimen. Costs are one-off or are over the next 10 years. For example, adding a hardtop costs 1000€, so -10 points. Repainting the whole vehicle because it's grey (ugly) costs 2300€, so -23 points. And so on.Some explanatory notes:The bigger engine loses some points because it's less fuel efficient. However, this penalty is dampened by the fact that it makes driving more enjoyable.Units manufactured in the first few years of production had several faulty parts that made the car less reliable.I don't care about survivability (airbags).I don't care if the Miata is a special edition.Improved driving characteristics thanks to aftermarket are appreciated, but the bonus is dampened by a decreased reliability.Importing from another EU country costs around 1,100€ in paperwork and fees.About mileage:Example : If the car has 150k kilometers, it will cost me around 8400 euros in maintenance over the next 10 years. If the previous owner is a very caring one, and has renovated the car completely recently, the penalty is dampened by 38 points. If the owner is mildly caring, and has renovated only important bits recently, the penalty is dampened by 19 points.
>>28706456Color:Red, yellow, pink, light blue, purple, orange: 0Silver: -23Other colors: -11Hard top:Yes: 0No: -10Year of production:1994 to 1997: 01989 to 1993: -17Interiors:Mint: 0Good: -6Poor: -14Terrible: -35Price:5000€: 04000€: +103000€: +202000€: +301000€: +406000€: -107000€: -208000€: -309000€: -4010000€: -5011000€: -6012000€: -7013000+€: -1000000000Air conditioning:Yes: 0No: -14Optional airbags:Yes: 0No: 0Radio/Bluetooth:Yes: 0No: -3Special edition model:Yes: 0No: 0Various aftermarket better components and extras:Yes: +20No: 0
>>28706459ABS: Yes: 0No: -5Engine:1.6 L: 01.8 L: -7Seller in my country Yes: 0No: -11Exterior state:Mint: 0Good: -25Poor: -65Terrible: -1000000000Mileage and Mechanical state:0km: 0 (+0, +0)25000km: -38 (+16, +8)50000km: -45 (+20, +10)75000km: -53 (+23, +11)100000km: -65 (+29, +14)125000km: -73 (+33, +16)150000km: -84 (+38, +19)175000km: -95 (+43, +21)200000km: -108 (+49, +24)225000km: -123 (+56, +28)250000km: -140 (+65, +32)275000km: -160 (+75, +37)300000km: -190 (+89, +44)
>>28705797Stupid question.
>>28706487*mysterious gas fills up inside your home*
>>28706461>>28706459>>28706456the fuck are you talking about? Making a point system to judge what miata you are going to buy? just buy a miata. If you don't care about if it is a special edition or not then why are you deducting points for anyting? wtf are points? jesus you are autistic as fuck. touch grass.
>>28678986The NB coupe does look so much better and is what made me personally realise how stupid the NA hardtop looks on the NBBut I'll never own one...
>>28706990i keep seeing image posts being made that are deleted by the time i see them. wtf is going on?
Lol DHL is trying to charge me 54% for tariffs, no way I am paying that. They use AI and it sucks, they blanket stuck a 45% automotive part rate tariff and not a us-uk tariff of 10%, no fucking way am I paying 700+$. The declaration page was signed by the shipper and everything, no one bothers to read anymore.
>>28707337That looks terrible lol
>>28707791They look better in Type S configuration without any of the gaudy NB2 OEM bodykit crap hung on it. The yellow one above is a Type A, and the Type E is so heinous I'm not going to waste time or bandwidth saving an image of it to post here. https://www.formtrends.com/mazda-mx-5-roadster-coupe/
Hey guys, I'm thinking of getting of miata and was wondering which generation you think would be best given my circumstances.>Already have one practical car (vw golf)>Will be living in an apartment (no garage)>Expecting very low yearly mileage. Would live very close to work and probably take the golf. Miata would just be for fun.>Budget is not really that much of a concernSo, I was originally thinking the ND. I like how it looks, and most are unmolested. However, maintenance while living in an apartment seems like a pain in the ass. The oil filter is on the bottom of the car, so I can't just use an oil extractor like I do with my golf for oil changes. From what I gather, the oil filter on the NA miata is accessible from the top. I also like how the NA looks, but with the cars being so old I wonder how high maintenance they will be. I'm aware that they're reliable, but they're decades old now. Maybe I'll just get an ND and pay someone else to do messy fluid changes. Let me know what you fellas think
>>28707917NA/NB oil filter is a pain even from the bottom. Maybe a 1.6 will have a smaller intake manifold and you could possibly get your arm in there from the top but that is absolutely not the case for a 1.8. If getting under a car is a concern for you I would not be looking at NA or NB simply due to age. I'd be looking for either a late NC or ND like you say.
>>28707931Noted, thanks.
>>28707799I agree. That looks fantastic without the plastic.
>>28707799I would buy this car. I really like the Miata but I can't do convertibles.
>>28707917Buy whatever you like the look of; a well kept NA won't be any more maintenence intensive than a well kept ND. All miatas are cheap to own and run, but as always, if you buy a rough example of any car then you'll have a bad time.>>28707931Wut? I always replace my 1.8's filter from the top, and while it *is* messy as fuck thanks to it being on the side of the block, I wouldn't say it's difficult at all.
>>28708157Maybe that's an NA thing then. I don't have gorilla hands and I couldn't begin to try to squeeze the filter out from the top on my NB with either the original VICS intake or the squaretop.
I don't mind small touchscreens for carplay/android auto but I really don't like all the tracking bullshit. I opted out of connected services and now there's an annoying popup window whenever I start my car.
>>28708282Well unless you have a good linux phone (librem 5, liberty phone, pixel running graphene etc), your android or iPhone is constantly recording plenty so it doesn't really matter
>>28707791the body kit is disgusting sure, but the NB coupes roof is pure sex
Bros I scored an aluminum Ford 8.8 out of an SVT Cobra today for $500 shipped3.27 clutch type LSD
SWAP SOONV8R tubular front subframe kit and long tube headers are on orderAll that's left is a tranny, driveshaft, axles, clutch and little shit
Oh and to make sure this bitch actually runs I guess
>>28708428>Little shitThat's what gets ya. Where did you get the pumpkin? FBM?
>>28708428Estimated weight gain?
>>28708429Nice to see someone actually doing something with their car. Thanks for posting progress along the way. Godspeed.
>>28708431I know but that's all stuff I can't really order ahead of time. Really all I gotta do is get the engine in the car and get the ECU and fuel system on it - drivetrain is fairly straightforward if expensive - and it'll move, then I can spend all summer jerking off over making it nice and clean.FB marketplace shipped from Flint, Michigan lol>>28708432Generally if you go with an aluminum block motor (which I have) people estimate around 250lbs weight gain. However:>I'm using a Tremec TKX not a T56, so the tranny is about 80lbs lighter>This expensive aluminum diff also saves 20lbs>The V8R front subframe saves about 10lbsSo fingers crossed I'm only adding about 150lbs to the car
>>28708445And my car is an optionless 1991 1.6, so 2140lbsSo hoping to end up around 2300lbs 350whp
>>28666080she looks nice. Show engine bay
>>28708379No it's not, window is a fucking hard edge triangle, a design element that does not show up anywhere else on the car. You have no taste and you can't draw.
>>28708645It's not, all three edges are curved.Your eye and design sense are shit.
>>28702827ogiwtwm
most of the passes are closed rn and the roads ae covered with salt and leavesit's so tyresome
>>28709441>>28709439where?looks like Italy
>>28702827And this weekend twisty drive was quite special. Air was crisp but not too cold. Rich fragrance of evergreens. Clear views of Mt. St. Helens, Hood, Adams, and Rainier. The area in the pic was recently logged for a perfect view over to Columbia river. Then it was down into the town below to visit a local burger shop and head home.
>>28708772How are yhe edges curved? the apexes are but the edges are perfectly straight lines, again there's like 0 straight lines on the car. You are retarded and have no taste.
>>28701173dang anon, I also bought a shitbox Miata and have learned how to do some repairs albeit I don't know how to properly assemble an engine at all. good shit. Going to read through some forums and buy some books to have this car as a learner car
any anons here thought of getting a supra or an 86? this is an honest question btw
>>28710438*supports you*
>>28710438*smooch*
>>28709667GlocknerItalian roads are not so tidy as Austrian roads
Finally, my vacuum block is ready
Man I haven't found another Miata with the spec/color I want in a miata nc since that one anon told me about it. I'm still seething at having missed it
>>28711402What are you looking for?
>>28711429True red nc2/3 with gt package and prht. I'm in the Midwest so I can go too far for it without it being a big deal but if it's perfect I'd fly for it
>>28711443https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/763497546?allListingType=all-cars&city=Huntsville&endYear=2014&extColorSimple=RED&makeCode=MAZDA&modelCode=MIATA&searchRadius=0&startYear=2010&state=AL&trimCode=MIATA%7CGrand%20Touring&zip=35803
>>28711443And here is nc3. I am only posting manuals.https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/761183634?allListingType=all-cars&city=Huntsville&endYear=2014&extColorSimple=RED&makeCode=MAZDA&modelCode=MIATA&searchRadius=0&startYear=2010&state=AL&trimCode=MIATA%7CGrand%20Touring&zip=35803
>>28711454>>28711456Thanks, I actually did see those but I really want the true red color cause I think it's more fun
>>28711443Nd2 but I think this is the red you are looking forhttps://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/761666656?allListingType=all-cars&city=Huntsville&endYear=2014&extColorSimple=RED&makeCode=MAZDA&modelCode=MIATA&searchRadius=0&startYear=2010&state=AL&trimCode=MIATA%7CGrand%20Touring&zip=35803
>>28711465This is my back up actually, i think it's priced a little high for the mileage especially after dealer fees. I will keep an eye on it for price drops
>>28711456>I am only posting manualscringe
>>28711488Sage in every field
New to manual and have a question. Let's say I'm slowing down in second and I clutch in at around 5-8 mph. Then traffic picks back up. What's the right way to smoothly re engage the clutch and revs to resume driving? Do I hold the clutch at the bite point while adding revs back? Do I try to estimate what revs for what speed for that gear and raise them to that level again?
>>28711535Just catch the bite point and gently feed the clutch, adding throttle as necessary, as you would when pulling away from a stop.
>>28711535>>28712051I should add that ideally you want to match your revs to your wheel speed for whatever given gear you're aiming for (rev-matching), but I'm guessing that your car is roughly at idle speed at 5-8mph in 2nd gear, hence why I say start with clutch, not the throttle.
>>28711535clutch in, get the revs up, clutch outif this answer sounds unhelpful, its because this is all muscle memory to me kek
>>28711535I'd give it revs and lift up the clutch slowly. With manual is always about practice.
>>28712051>>28712053>>28712074>>28712078Thank you all. Basically confirming what I thought but I just have to learn the wheel speed and practice to get it smoothly. All in due time. I'm mostly worried about excessively wearing out the clutch with a bad habit. I come from a bike so there was no concern with a wet clutch and slipping it
$14400 seems like a crazy good deal to me for this if anyone is looking for something and doesn't care about specific colors
>>28707917>already have a practical car but I'm an apartmentcuck, should I buy another toy which I can't even afford to keep out of the rain?no one will tell you this on the miata subreddit of 4chan but you should be buying property not toys
>>28713107>miata: $5k and a handy (will get you to work)>fixer upper houses near me (not currently habitable, will need significant investment first): over 200khmmm tough choice
>>28713123How I'm justifying mine. If I don't buy it now, I'm going to be too busy with even more responsibilities later and be 50 by the time I get one
>>28713107I see where you're coming from, and while this is generally good advice, I'm coming from a place of wanting to enjoy life more after years of excess austerity. Not really trying to write a blogpost. I've been a habitual saver and cheap ass since I had my first job at 17. I was such a cheap fag that I'd get mad if my girlfriend at the time wanted avocado on her burger and I was paying. Had multiple jobs at a time while in college with a max of four jobs at the same time one summer, all while saving probably 80+% of it into index funds.Obviously you would have no way of knowing this information until I shared it, but the arrogance does piss me off. I've already been responsible for years and have a huge amount saved up, at the expense of missing out on life experiences. So, I don't want to hear it.
>>28713198Been there. Buy a lightly used ND and just enjoy driving it without dealing with old shitbox problems.
>>28713212Lightly used ND does sound pretty good. Part of me wants to buy new so that I would be supporting the production of new cool cars instead of crossoversIf you're up for sharing I'm interested in hearing your experience, having said you've been in my situation. You'd say loosening up with finances helped with life enjoyment? I'd guess it did given your recommendation to me, but I am interested in your story, if you have one.
>>28713280I don't want to share the details, but I've experienced a significant degree of social mobility in my adult life. As far as I'm concerned, I've dealt with enough stress for one person. I'm tired, and I'll pay whatever I need to to avoid unnecessary problems. I don't mind working on cars, but it's something I prefer to pick up and put down at my own pace, on a vehicle I don't intend to use regularly. So if I was to have just one fun car in my life, I'd want it to just work so I don't end up spending my limited driving time fixing God knows what instead. That isn't to say the NA is unreliable, they're holding up better than most cars of their era. But they are still classic cars now, and for not much more money than you'd pay for a nice example, you could get an ND and not deal with any age related problems. If you can swing a brand new one, I'm sure Mazda would appreciate the sale too. Maybe consider renting a storage unit to keep it out of the elements though.
Who tall here allegedly
>>28714330im 5'10, 5'11 with shoes
>>28714330183cm on a good day
>>28714330I'm 5'8" and my miata fits me like a glove. One of the very few saving graces of being under 6 feet
>>28714172No prob, I respect your wishes. Thanks for the input
>>28714735ok now put on the skirt and programming socks
