Mx-5, Miata, Roadster, Fiata General The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.Old:>>28816315
>>28861249that's a really cute car :-)
>>28861260They're all cute
>>28861335Not nearly as cute as the other one. That one just looks pissed off.
What do I use to fix this back in place? I don't want it to peel off, that'd be a pain.
>>28861525It's rusty and fucked. A new one is the best option. To get the rail off you need to undo the clip from inside the door. It's a bastard job. Look at this link to see how the clips work.https://www.ilmotorsport.de/en/mx-5-beltline-mouldings-genuine-ilmotorsport-4766/317I'd use some 2 part epoxy glue to temporary repair it, but don't get any on the paint.
My Megasquirt install is getting close guys. Just another thousand lol
>>28861249cute thread, last thread as very cute too im having fun already.
>>28861544>MegasquirtEven the modifications sound gay on this car
>squeeking squealing sound coming from under the car only when coasting while in gear>goes away when in neutral or clutch is pushed inwhat could this be? Please keep in mind: If you tell me I have to fix something inside of the engine or the transmission I will cry.
>>28862157Could you be more specific little wrenchlet
>>28862098is "beer money motorsports" less gay
>>28862157Raise the car with the lift and have the mechanic listen under the car. Could be clutch related issue.
My suspension feels a bit boring and maybe a bit worn out. I mostly just enjoy driving on the street. Any upgrade recs? 1995 NA, would prefer stock height, maybe an inch drop or so. I don't want to clench my cheeks when I see a pothole.
>>28861525You can get replacement moldings on Amazon for about $40 (comes with both sides)
>>28862157My tailshaft uni's sounded much like this when they were dying.
>>28862157sounds like BEARINGSand you're gonna cry butit's in the transmission :(guessing input shaft
>>28862338Switch to NB shocks and top hats. I'd probably pick up a used set first then swap to quality shocks.
>>28862338949 Tecnas with the 6k/4k springs
>>28862773NB tophats + koni sports are a truly good entry level swap.
Is the new Miata even worth getting?
>>28863354Yes, but.Early Miata's are forever cars. As long as you stop it from rusting away, you car keep your 35 year old sports car running indefinitely. As new cars get more complex (electrical) systems, there may be more repair choke points in the future.
>>28863354yeah it's the best affordable fun car out there, and one of the best period
>>28863354For sure. Who knows what kind of hybrid monstrosity will come next. Mazda won my trust by keeping the ND as light as the original car. Its possible that they release a hybrid car that is just as light and fun but it can easily be ruined. ND might be the last pure Miata. Get it while you can, when the production stops the price will only go up.
>>28864150>ND might be the last pure Miata. Get it while you canThis is so true. Mazda is better than other manufactures at the moment, but enshitification is the viral trend.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Upf_B9RLQ
IDK why but copy pasta'd this link from another Miata thread>>28862669>Online ND shop manual:https://www.hexorcism.com/16ND/
>>28861538>>28862340I two parted glued it back down.
>>28865026ywI'll just migrate here too. This thread didn't show up in my search results.
>>28864150what a great pic, all 4 gens in one corner.is there a version where the NB is in frame more?
>>28865411
>have kinda nice NB>see a 30AE ND2 for sale nearby>starting to think maybe it would be a great 3rd car
>>28863354What's the best affordable sports car at the Brussels show this year? You already know.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDPnH-LZ0qM&t=845s
>>28861398>looks pissed off.It always looked like a mesugaki grin to me
>>28866650>30AERacing Orange is the best ND colour
>>28866723To be fair, Mazda has refused to paint the ND in any actual colors for its entire production run so it kinda wins by default
>>28866660Z4 ends this month. No Boxter anymore. No Toyota GT86, you can't get it in Europe anymore. Fuck, Mazda is pretty much the last man standing.Only other one I can think of is the A110. Anything else?
>>28867106A110 is going away in a few months too
>>28867106>Z4>affordablemaybe it's cheaper in europe but in the states the starting MSRP is twice that of the miata. we don't have the A110 but that seems pretty pricey too, at 55k gbp.supposedly the nissan z has become a lot cheaper over the past year. dont know if that's available in europe.
>>28867148Guess the point I was making is that sports car supply appears to be drying up completely. Supra will also end with the Z4. In Oz we still have the BRZ/86 twins priced similar to Mx-5. 400Z and base Mustang are double the price.
>>28866683Bratty ND needs correction
>>28867156Z will likely get axed too, since it's not selling.
>>28861249i bought a 92 stock na6 and i can't wait to drive it stupid fucking salt
>>28866726maybe we'll finally get yellow or midnite purp for the 40AE
>>28862157Does it sound like a little bird chirping? Mine did that noise like you described. Turns out the clutch slave to pivot fork was dry as a bone. I grabbed some grease and literally ran it all around the rod and where it attached to the fork. You can probably feel it without jacking the car. That connection gets dry and the grease keeps it from squeaking.
>>28863354I like mine
I can't make up my mind on what color to wrap my ND in. Was thinking British racing green would look cool, then dark purple, now I'm leaning towards something like the sunburst yellow option for NA miatas.
>>28867749I would probably choose Sunburst Yellow, but I'm biased. With a bright colour you feel safer, because you know other motorists can see you.BRG looks sexy though.
>>28867749purp
>>28867773key word being "feel" which leads to complacency.never underestimate the power of an idiot
I can't stop buying things for my miats
>>28868111show us what you bought
>>28868679Not who you replied to, but I just got a couple more BT cassettes, seem to have lost my old ones. They work well for me with the stock headunit and speakers.
>>28868714Neat, I didn't know this was a thing
>>28868716Surprisingly good sound quality, especially compared to those shitty FM transmitter ones. Only downside is having to recharge the batteries in the cassette. Hence, why a couple are required.
The '99 I just bought popped a P0402 today, looks like I've gotta take out the upper intake manifold and clean the EGR and change some vacuum hoses. That is the thing to do, right?
Why is the confirmation of the next generation Miata being hybrid not talked about more?
>>28868798Because it's not confirmed. Nothing is finalized, they're just working on a mild hybrid at this stage. We talked about this in the last /mg/ . Here's the link to the latest rumors.https://autorai.nl/interview-opvolger-mazda-mx-5/
>>28868798We'll see. There's plenty of potential for hybrids to be driver-oriented.I will never understand why gov'ts have such a hard-on for killing anything simple and fun, but it might be really good. I doubt it though...
>>28868817Just been to Mazda's Corporate News. No talk of the Mx-5, it's all about their updated mid-engined beauty. Of course this is following from the recent update of the Carry, which the Mazda Scrum is based on.
I wish I could bundle up the miat and give it a snuggle.
>>28861249So cute omg
>>28868679I don't have enough space to lay it all down.Dw200 pump450 injectorsMs3pnpVacuum manifoldNew fuel system w/ e85New ignition w/ sequential r8 coilsJust waiting on parts from Poland and UK to get thru customs
I can't find the saddle brown color for NB. I want to get the carbon Miata diamond covers but their browns are all over the place
>>28868798
I was driving back from checking out an NB (left a deposit) and on the way home a car run up my ass for the first time in my life. It was slow speed so everything is fine and the spare tire acted as a bumper for my rav4 while leaving a nice dent on the new BMW hood.Anyway what are the chances that this is some sort of omen and this NB may be cursed?
>>28868835let me guess. You need more?
>>28868989Pics of your Miat always look so cold and dark. This one has a tinge of horror about it. March now, so winter's over. Hopefully you'll thaw out soon.
>mfw perfect Miata weather before the summer heat death
>>28870177The NB isn't cursed, the universe was just punishing you for not taking it home then and there.
Tfw didn't find a Miata in the spec I wanted all winter and now spring is here and I'm miataless
>>28870518it's cold as sin in the Alps
>>28861249https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/wow-happy-fairy-tail/
>>28870603Don't give up. When those old folks go to start it after the winter and the battery's flat, that'll be your time to shine.
>>28868111smae, I just had my mechanic put a chonky clutch and 8.8lb flywheel in mine and it's fuckin awesome, shoulda done this forever ago>>28870603winter is a bad time to look for convertibles, should be more coming up for grabs in the next month or two. whatcha looking for
>>28870603Are you the true red NC2 anon?
>>28871705I have a lead on one but they haven't mentioned a price for it so hopefully it's nothing absurd. They plan to sell in 2 months>>28871754>>28872239True red nc2 gt and hopefully spring brings more but I'm scared regarding pricing. I have a hard 15k cap. And I feel kinda bad that I come here to vent that I can't find one still. Seems every color and trim go up except that one. Which is odd considering it was available every year in that color
>>28871754Jealous, I have happy meal kit from FM and I think it's a 12lb flywheel? I'd love an 8, maybe with a 1.6 kit?
should i buy a set of 17x8 konig hyperspec wheels for $1100 plus taxes?
>>28872675Why not 9s if you are throwing money?
>>28872675What color wheels on what color and model Mx-5?
Does anyone know if California NCs are any different than other states?
>>28872431I got the 949 sport clutch + lightweight flywheel combo for the 1.8>>28872393fingers crossed for you>>28873247afaik starting with the NB2, Mazda made everything the same, no more CARB vs federal bullshit
>>28872701lighter is better, no?>>28872791bronze wheels on a black ND (i may wrap it british racing green in the future)
>>28873391>bronze 17x8 konig hyperspec on a black ND (i may wrap it british racing green in the future)Sounds like a good plan. I'd love the BRG wrap.
>>28873957that pic convinced me to go for it. I don't know if I should pay somebody to wrap it or do it myself. the quotes I've gotten from a couple shops were ~$4k-5k which seems ridiculous. I feel like I might as well just paint it at that price. but all the curves make wrapping it myself seem difficult.
>>28874299a quality repaint will cost $10k-15k
>>28874299I'd paint it. Would last the life of the car and make it always a 'special' Mx-5. Black is a great base for a colour change, as you don't have to paint those awkward places, like the engine bay, trunk, wheelwells, etc. To save money. consider doing the disassembly, cleaning, prepping the non straightness critical areas and reassembly yourself. It'll be a better job for it. Also I'd leave the windscreen frsme black.t. painted some Miata's AMA
Well I took my recent marketplace miata for its first major drive.Drove it for maybe an hour and a half with no issues. Had a blast. Decided to push it hard on some twisty backroads. Maybe 20 minutes from home the radio went out. Shortly after I noticed the battery light was on. The last owner had issues with the battery dying before I bought it, so I suspected the alternator was weak and decided to keep driving.Maybe 10 minutes later I notice my temp gauge is maybe approaching 3/4 of the way full. Lights were dimming at this point and wiper blade was slow, so I figured coolant fans were getting low voltage and not able to keep up. Kept going a little longer since I was on some super dark narrow roads at this point and nearly home. I also figured it could be the hard driving and that it'd let up if I took it easy.Look down again a few minutes later at the next stoplight and the temp gauge is right at H. Drove straight to the nearest lot and pull over. Popped the hood and the overflow reservoir was boiling and spitting coolant everywhere.Was maybe 6 minutes from home at this point so I waited 30 minutes and had some truck bros give me a jump. Managed to make it home while keeping the temp at around 3/4, no other issues.Thought for sure my shit was all fucked up, so decided to do a leakdown test to check before deciding to scrap or not. Cylinders 1+4 were barely 5% leakage, 2+3 were shy of 20% with all airflow coming from oil fill and vent hose. No signs of air through the rad at all.I also realized it was the serpentine belt off the alternator+water pump that snapped. Probably was driving without a water pump for miles before I noticed the overheating.Did I get extremely lucky? Only time will tell I guess.
>>28861249Comfy thread
>>28873957Damn that's nice
>>28874861 They're a tough little thing, you'll probably be okay. When you get the fanbelt replaced, take it for another drive to get it up to temp, then replace the cooked oil. I'd do the coolant soon too, but not before ensuring everything is good.
should I just assume $2000 in fees and registration if buying a car from a dealer? It's like $15k listing. Don't think they'll negotiate and prob not worth it
>>28864136>affordableMSRP is 38k for a new miata
>>28875366when adjusted for inflation that's what they cost in 1990 so get a job ig
Fuck the seller who just ghosted me for no reason. I said I'd buy it this weekend and they read my follow ups but no response. I even said I'd pay asking.
Is the brown top Japan only? Anyone seen it anywhere else?
>>28875366>MSRP is 38k for a new miata
>>28876061>>28875366Price is competitive with it's main rivals(Australia Prices)
>>28866723I think 35AE is much better. very classy looking.
>>28876052That color, wheel, and top combo looks really nice.
>>28875340post some details about the car. maybe there's something wrong with it or it has just been sitting on their lot for a long time. >>28876061i think i'm the only person in the world to have ever bought the base trim. people usually go for the GT or Club trims.
>>28876926Speaking of classy, this puppy just went up for sale in Oz.>>28876957>the base trimNothing wrong with that. Best value.
>>28876961>this puppy just went up for sale in Oz.USD$23k for a clapped out open diff automatic with a park bench bolted to the trunk. I won't even comment on the wrap. Oh bother.
>>28876957https://www.cargurus.com/details/442236706?resultSetId=169627a6-6b27-46f2-9165-6dd27fe53f26&searchUuid=4349978f-cc03-4e21-bba1-aab4da8a7ed2&sourceContext=untrackedWithinSite_false_0&sponsoredType=NONE&srpVariation=DEFAULT_SEARCH&listingIndex=0&inclusionType=DEFAULT&searchZip=60403&searchDistance=50000&ourls=SRP&srpc=N4IghgZgxiBcoC8CWAHOIBsAGALFgzCADQgDOA9gE4AuAKgJ4oCm6AggOICiA+gJIBy3ACKsAmgGViZKtSFJKTKNSTkAdm3EBhKQBMkpamFVQWsAKxZLWEgFswAayYBZcjqYAbWpSQ2ACmGoAC1I4AG0QGxwAJgB6HSiogEYY9kojHQACWnIAV29VAHMpSNj4pJS01UzsvKRCjM01ADcmGiQAI3cWW2ji6LiExL7SwYr0rNz8goyAJQB1IQyAdyQgjN9yJdaMgAkwSmryNABdEgN96lEmfbgoywBOEiYqq5vYO8SzWzAAD19vExwRLYSwkfRCDxIFqUeicVRgTpMHRwaiUHJMEhQcjuKghWDhGacIRSACq-AA0vwAPJzfggU4gVFGUg2fSkFSqBjMPHhJysfgk1gAGXpJFUanEgVQKARXQAQmBSJDVKZEgB2M6UFAANX2SACHPQQk4ADFWCShbRuOJOKwZpodiAAL6Y6g-OCgdxIZGwHDRKL4DBqrAYEgoIqwRJnHI5b3oHD4HD3e5qgAcEAAtFAoAQMzgmEkM+12mBEhmwAicDowKmwGqkVEpKRKNm3egcqomVBHDo5qspapxKsmNwIGB3EruFgpOGwOgmPQAFJ2AAai4QOhNcsCAC0oiSkFSAFa8Ui8VTbvfaqm8I-kegQACKAF5n86nUAIt's a new arrival so doubt they'll drop plus I'd have to pay fees plus shipping which is 1k minimum
>>28876976Not being rude, but see that question mark at the beginning of the link? For the future you only need to post what's before that.https://www.cargurus.com/details/442236706
>>28876977Appreciate it actually, I felt like a dick sending that long link
>>28876961I didn't think anybody liked Dr. Slump that much outside of Japan.
>>28876978No prob. It's hard to judge that without pictures. It's saying it's had 4 owners, was a corporate use vehicle (doordash?), and has one reported (minor?) accident.Could be a good deal, just depends on condition and details.
>>28876982Didn't even see the fleet use, wonder how that works. But yeah too early to tell and the extra fees and delivery are making this one seem like a no.
>be me, today, oblivious to current events>pull into the local gas station to fill up the tank>~$4.40 for high octane fuel>whatthefuck.gif>punch my number into the pump for the usual 5 cents off>get 30 cents off from an earlier promotion i forgot aboutSomebody needs to make an app that tracks online promotions for every local gas station within a set radius.
>>28876052it was an option for the GT in 2019 but who knows how many made it overI like the blue top on the 990S, shame that was JDM-only
>>28870676crank up the heater
>>28877323Looked around on a few sites, Robbins sells a blue top, couldn't find the tan or brown tops. I did find the red 100th Anniversary top on Yahoo, but it's US$3,100
>>28877415>tan top
>>28877416That would look so much better without all the gay boomer autozone chrome stick on shit
Got timing belt and water pump / reroute finished. Car is off jack stands for first time in 6 months. Drove it around the neighborhood and didn’t see any leaks afterwards. I told myself I’d buy a new soft top if I got the maintenance stuff done. It’s emerald mica green with a tan top and tan interior. Replace it with a tan top right? Not black? I might get better black seats in future - but the interior trim will stay tan.
>>28877675Emerald mica on black here. Keep the tan top. I am currently transitioning my interior to the 02 special edition, just looking for saddle brown seats now.
>>28877810You can dye leather seats.Mine has dark red seats, but I'm pretty sure they're the OE '99 seats not swapped ones. Prev owner probably got them dyed. Could be cheaper than a seat swap and you can get the tone of brown you want.
>>28877820Yeah but I have seen dyed seats fail and they fail miserably. The time and effort to find a decent pair of leather surfboard seats and then dying them isn't much less than ordering new seat covers from katskins or the like. I just need to bring my door panels to Lowe's or something and find a paint sample that matches to send off to a leather shop for pricing. Did this today tho
>>28877810Cool I guess tan vinyl is the one to go with? Not sure differences between Robins canvas vs vinyl. Got the car washed today. Just gotta clean interior up and put the under tray back in. Had a piece of cardboard under the car looking for any water leaks from the reroute but seems like I’m good so far.
>>28878210I'd choose black. Never liked the tan tops. Except maybe on a white car.
>>28878215There's a tan on white NC that lives down the street from me and it looks incredible. So I agree.
honk shoo honk shoo
>>28878324Cute sleepy miat
>OS Giken is in>Progress sway bars installed>Stering wheel and shift knob swappedWhat should I do next?
>>28878352duuhhhh I think... LS Swap! :D
>>28878352I don't really wanna tell you what to spend your money on, but it sounds like you're setting up the car for motorsport use. Some new stainless flexible brake lines would be nice while you're under there..
>>28878352New bushings
>>28878210The vinyl is what comes stock. Canvas is a much nicer material, it is a material that you would make clothes out of kinda. I have robbins canvas, it's expensive but I would never go back to vinyl. It is very upscale look and feeling. Some people put top conditioner on theirs, I never have and South Carolina heat and sun is brutal. I get about 8 years out of a canvas top.
>>28877416Tan and green is goated.
>>28878436Happy that your opinion is different to mine. World would be more boring if everyone liked the same things.
>>28878380>Some new stainless flexible brake linesThese are all junk
>>28878410will they squeek?>>28878353baka ne>>28878380Only for mouintain road twisties.The car has about 20k km of track in it so chances of my tranny blowing up are pretty high.>>28878547why?
>>28877675I'm a little biased but I say tan top too. As for canvas vs vinyl, one of the pros I haven't seen brought up yet is that canvas tops with glass windows dgaf what temperature it is outside when you lower or raise it (as long as it's dry), whereas vinyl tops (or any top with a plastic window) shouldn't be raised or lowered below around 40° F/5° C to avoid cracking them. The biggest con for canvas (other than price) is that they're more maintenance intensive, they need to be hand washed every 2-3 months, UV treated every 6-12 months, and can stain.
>>28877675I vote tan. Black tops can be unbelievably bland and suck any character out of the car. I wouldn't have even glanced at my car had it been fitted with a black top.
>>28878606Also if you live in a sunny hot climate, the tan tops stay way cooler in the sun as well. Canvas also will absorb marginally less heat vs vinyl too.
>>28878610I get what you mean. I put my car in ChatGPT and asked it to make the roof black. I think tan looks better especially with these color wheels. I think tan vinyl is the one I’ll go with. Canvas maintenance sounds a little more of a hassle. I think canvas has a better look than vinyl tho. I’m in the south the temp is rarely near 40 degrees.
Does anyone know what material the stock ND exhaust is made of? Alumized steel or stainless?I'm looking at getting an MBRP exhaust and if the stock is not stainless then I don't see the point in paying more for the stainless version with the ugly carbon fiber tip.
>>28878586Bushing won't squeak if you get stiffer rubber and not poly.
I'm probably gonna be selling my miata bros. 1990 1.6, no airbags. It's fun, but it's a pain to sort out winter storage and I'm going to use the money towards purchasing vacant land. I'm going to fulfil my dream of being an insane hermit living in a shed in the middle of the woods.I'm just waiting for the snow and salt to go away and it's hitting the market. I hope to get another Miata one day or other 80s/90s Japanese car, but I'll most likely be a trugg fag so I can haul firewood and other trugg stuff.
>>28876997thank god the ND's is so fuel efficient.
>>28879126What's the a/s/l of the car? Love me some non airbag dash.
>>28879126>going to fulfil my dream of being an insane hermit living in a shed in the middle of the woodsBest wishes living your dreams. May you live long and prosper.
>>28879365agreed. I'm also thankful to not be european. I think gas is ~$9/gal for them now. the orange man needs to leave iran alone already.
>>28879473east coast leaf land if you're actually interested>>28879500appreciate your well wishes.
>>28879665>orange man needs to leave iran aloneDisagree. Now it's started, he needs to finish the job. Otherwise fuel will be expensive for a long time. Sorry for rant. Pic:Mazda Miata (known as the MX-5 in some markets) was unveiled to the public at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show.
>>28880548>Disagree. Now it's started, he needs to finish the job. Otherwise fuel will be expensive for a long time. Sorry for rant.What's the goal again? What is "the job?"Anyone?
>>28880550>What's the goal again? What is "the job?For shipping to be safe in the strait of hormuz.
>>28880550>What's the goal again?Profit>What is "the job?"War>Anyone?Hello
>>28880550Epstein file deflection.
>>28880548
Non miatafag to miatafags: what do you guys like about the shape of these things? It just looks incredibly y2k white goods egg to me. Is it just for the pikachu meme?
>>28861249uWu cute
>>28877810>am currently transitioningKek. Miata owners.
>>28880630fuckin gottem
>>28880621You have to see one in person to get it, when parked next to anything modern the size difference is so ridiculous that the shape hardly matters at all, and it just looks like a happy car.
>>28880630Took this long for someone to notice. I miss old 4chan.
>park miat at the same remote corner at work>another sports car starts to park next to mine every day>more sports cars begin to materializeand mine is the slowest of the bunch kek
>>28880621They've evolved over time.
I secretly want a nc2 or nc3 prht grand touring and some sway bars and that's it. Are the 3's worth the premium over the nc2's? Nc1 is getting zero love from me.
>>28882162NC3 is the best looking, I'd pay the extra for the NC3, or consider buying a bumper if I found a Competition Yellow in the NC2
>>28882269Here's an overview copied from miata.netNC1 needs the front mud guard wheel arch piece L and R , that piece is the same for 09-13, the under tray shows the same part for all years NC.NC1-> NC3 is almost a direct swap. You do NOT need to buy headlights anymore. All you need is a $150 part from RS Factory stage who came up with them, Rev9 Imports them. It's a little garnish piece that fills in the gaps by the headlights. NC1 needs the front mud guard wheel arch piece L and R , that piece is the same for 09-13, the under tray shows the same part for all years NC.NC3 bumper fits onto NC2 no problem, the foam underneath needs to be shaved. Actual fog lights are the same but require new brackets underneath to secure to the bumper. Under tray and wheel well linings from NC2 fit with the NC3, requires an additional piece for each corner by the wheels.
>>28868798Probably going to be a very mild hybrid. I wonder how Sjyactiv Z will be though. I'm guessing at the very least they won't be as free revving. If they really are substantially better at emissions it'd be so cool if we saw an inline 5 Miata; though I very much doubt it.
>>28882683Maybe an eturbo
Just saw the new CX-5 interior. All physical controls have been moved to a giant iPad.This isn't looking good for the Miata NG
People in this thread wont buy the ND now. Later they will cry when the price of the best Miat keeps rising.
Looked in the ND forums and there is so much electrical junk in them that I stay away.
>>28883386I'd be okay with an ND1 with the 1,5. They don't have the screen in the dash. But for a technophobe like me, I think I'm be safer with NA-NC.
>>28879051Just got the exhaust, I went with alumized and oof it looks like something made in bubbas garage.I guess it really doesn't matter since no one's going to be looking under a miata anyways.
So much goddamn pollen, I need to get that filter for the AC on the NB. I want it to rain but if it does then I can't work on the car
I’ve never owned a manual or a convertible before.I’m about to move to a major city and do most of my commuting via public transit, but I want something to take to a track or autocross (something I’ve also never done before) and occasionally get out of town with.Should I buy an NA?
>>28884180>NAHinges on whether you can wrench or not. They're old cars now. They all need work to be reliable "out of town" cars, and it will be significantly more affordable if you can do most of it yourself. NBs are pretty much there too. If you can't, I would suggest NC or ND instead.
>>28884273I don’t know if I can’t, but I haven’t so far.I would think that I could put up with that if I park it in a parking garage or park off-street somewhere.NBs and NCs appeal to me as well, but I of course want the pop-up headlights.
AAAAAAAA IT'S TOO FUCKING LOUDAnd the tip is massive. Would changing to smaller less bell shaped tip lower the volume?
>>28883090I already bought mine a year and a half ago, no ragrets
This afternoon.
>>28884745get that cheap ass rice off
>>28885181It came with the cheap exhaust I bought, I don't want to import the nice american exhausts.
>>28884745IDK but I've seen people use a droopy exhaust tip on race cars to reduce the volume.
>>28885225I have never seen that exhaust... Why is the muffler not hooked up? If it is, it is hooked up like a heimholtz resonator but much much much too far back. I bet after a thousand miles you can cut that muffler open and it won't have a fleck of soot in it.
>>28884745if you can, add more resonators or mufflers. the former won't reduce sound by a huge amount, but it will make it sound nicer.
>>28885331could be a quarter wave resonator
>>28885333>Quarter waveBrother if that was quarter wave his muffler tip would be like 5 feet from the block
>>28884273His bigger problem is finding NA in the first place. Other than that the car is story mode even for a complete amateur in terms of wrenching.
In previous threads people were talking about adjusting the torque on two bolts somewhere in the driveline. It also showed a distance between two parts. There was a screenshot from some repair manual page where it showed the torque spec for the bolts. I believe it was supposed to remove some drive line noise. I thought i saved it, but now i cant find it. Can someone repost it?
>>28885343Idk but I have the NA/NB/NC Haynes manual in physical form right in front of me. Any more details?
>>28885343Unlikely, but was it the throttle cable deflection adjustment?
>the car managed not to drip oil onto the floor for just one month
>>28885344>>28885359Never mind, it was the PPF alignment. I still need the screenshot from the manual.
>>28885368>PPF alignmentHmm, this page and 2 sentences in the prev page are all I'm seeing in the Haynes manual. I don't see anything about adjustments. I've got the NA Rod's enthusiast manual (best shop manual I've had) somewhere around here. I'll see if I can find it.
>>28885337i've seen them placed anywhere from right after the block, to right before the muffler
>>28885373Apparently the PPF needs to be at a certain distance related to the frame rails so that the transmission is correctly aligned to prevent noise and increased wear.My car makes tranny noises when accelerating so i am looking up information since this might be the cause.
>>28885364This is /mg/ not /bmwg/
>>28885380Can't open the door to my closet with the Rod's manual (gotta jimmy it open with a credit card or something).Here's something from google.I know it's hard to describe, but what noises and when does it happen?
>>28885384Sounds like grinding under acceleration. When decelerating it cuts off repeatedly for fraction of a second. Thats why i am thinking that something is loosey goosey and needs adjusting.
>>28885374That is a resonator not a heimholtz, resonator you stick anywhere the holtz needs calculation.
>>28885331It's supposed to be helmholtz, there's nothing inside.I might be overreacting, it's just loud as fuck inside my garage, going to take it for a drive today and see.
>>28885338>story mode even for a complete amateurHaha, cool. That's more or less what I'm hoping to get out of owning one of these anyways.>His bigger problem is finding NA in the first place.That was the first thing I checked off my list, thankfully. I also found a couple runners up just in case that one falls through.
>>28885343>>28885368Get a straight edge (a ruler, something skinny and flat like a serpentine belt tension tool, etc) and hold it flat to the frame rail with a jack, and one end of the straight edge going underneath the transmission where the PPF bolts to it. Loosen the three PPF bolts (but don't remove them. two big long ones, and one small one under the shifter). With another jack, raise or lower the transmission until the distance between the PPF and your straight edge is 60-72 mm and tighten the bolts down. Pic related has the torque specs.
>>28884745Fucking schrodingers exhaust, in the neighbourhood it's too loud and at high speed its not loud enough. Sounds good though, might try dual tips to see how it changes the sound.
quick question for anyone familiar with the climate control unit on an nahow does the vent selector cable stay attached to the bracket arm? i thought for years something broke off the cable because it won't stay in but looking at pictures of replacements there's nothing missingit just drops out of the hole in that arm. there's nothing to keep it there
>>28885911what does the cable end stud look like? does it have a hole or groove for an R-clip or something like that?
>>28885954looks like thisi thought there was like a T that rotates and locks it in but i guess they're supposed to just have that nubbentrying to think of how to 3d print something that keeps it in or try zip tying it but i don't think that'll lastthe bracket that holds the sheath isn't broken last time i checked
>>28885958i can see two slight indents on it, maybe an E-clip was meant to go in there?
>>28885963don't think so. only one side kinda has a bevel to it. maybe i can drill through and put a cotter pini just don't see how the problem is this rare. there's nothing holding it in there
>>28885978yeah either that, or drill a hole from the top and put a smol nut and wide washer on it.i wonder if the way the cable flexes naturally was used to keep it in place?
>>28885978https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPzCMBwzxXMfound this video that seems to show that it might be meant to be held down by the sheath, in that video the previous owner just cable tied it all together, but you can see a steel clip holding on to the sheath
>>28885988oops, timestamp 3:20
>>28885992thanks i'm overthinking thisi bet it'll stay with just a twist tie or a paper clip folded the right way
>>28885998ok later on in that video it looks like that cable might be for something else because it doesn't have that big fat stud on it, maybe because it's RHD, if you got LHD it might be different.See if there's any mounting bracket where a P clamp is meant to sit like pic related, he got rid of the cable ties so I was able to get a much clearer screenshot
>>28886006gah fuck. that might just be the wrong side of the unit lol. not familiar with miatas so just been trying google, but i found an ebay pic that looks very similar to what you've got
>>28886010yeah that bracket is there, it's just the end of the cable pops out of that white part
>>28886018In that case drilling may be the best option. Another thing to try would be lubing up the cable, get some oil or graphite or something like that in it. Dunno how (in)flexible that cable is, but I suspect that it's building up enough resistance to cause it to flex too much and pop the stud out of the socket. Evidently the factory thought they could save the extra cost of having something to hold the stud in place.
Every time I have to clean these, I get tempted to buy 5 spoke wheels
another question that's been bugging me forever since i've been driving these for 15 yearsthe headrest speakers in the NAmost upgrades you buy are 4 ohm speakers. i can intermittently get them working but i think most head units can't handle the amperage in the rear channel for 4 rear speakers at 4 ohms. i didn't do well in electronics physics so i may be messing something up but i think they're supposed to be wired in parallel if you upgrade and the stock speakers are 8 ohm or something?lately my head unit has been going into protection mode and i can't find if it's shorting out somewhere. it worked for a while disconnecting the passenger side headrest speakers but now it's intermittent again.on a different tangent i was planning on installing an old pioneer head unit with casette player i found in my grandfather's garage, but that only has 8 wires, so i'm not sure if i can swing that. i don't really care about front/back balance/fade so maybe i can just do front and rear in series
Do any of you have any experience with these factory luggage racks?I'm considering an NA that has one of these and am curious about how much weight it can actually carry without messing up the trunk.
>>288861103rd millennium audio's headrest speakers are 8 ohm like factory
>>28886317what do you mean messing up the trunkit's more downforce on a rear wheel drive car it's bueno to the breeze mancho
>>28886330neat maube i'll buy thosei have 4 pairs of 4 ohm spekaers on hand though that i bought wehn i was a teenagager
>>28886101I would just because mazda did such a shit job painting them
>>28886331I don't want to overload the rack and make it buckle or anything. I read someone elsewhere on the internet say it can only carry something like 20 or 30 pounds
Know there's a Mitsuoka fan lurking. Just found this (autodubbed) review of the Rockstar on my feed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q88l2NGG1Uc
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everyone calls me Giorgio.
is the club sport package worth it. i want the factory brembos
>>28887559It's worth it for the LSD, the Bremos? not so much.
>>28883083I think they're smart enough to know that the Miata's customers want as much analog engagement as possible i.e. buttons>>28887559The Brembos aren't really worth it. Slightly lighter rotors but that's about it, and pad/rotor replacements are a lot more expensive than the non-Brembos. They don't hold up to track duty. The forged wheels are nice, the seats are much better than the base seats, but the base seats in the Club are terrible>>28887563Club comes with the LSD, don't need the CS package
>>28887559>>28887559>is the club sport package worth itDepends on the price difference where you live. In Oz I'd pay the $3K extra to get the top of the line RF over the base, but I'd pick the base softtop as the upgrade just isn't worth it.
>>28886317I wouldnt do it. I'd hate to see what happens to the hood underneath. Also i will be constantly worried something will fly off. Tell that bitch to carry less shit or u-haul it.
>changing my oil>realized i don't have enough>local stores dont carry redlinehow bad is it to mix engine oil brands?
>>28888386how do you not have enough it only takes 4 quarts
>>28888404By having less than 4 quarts?
>>28888386It doesn't matter. You can mix weights too
How hard is it to get an NB wheel stud in? Tyre guys broke the stud (said it was already cross-threaded...) and now it's on me to fix it or take to a mechanic. I got the stud out pretty easy but I haven't been able to get the aftermarket one I got locally in, I suspect it's slightly too big? I've been trying to use a D clamp to get it in and no love so far.Have an OEM one coming in the mail the hopefully goes in easier.
>>28887533Throw that shit away. So much bad information in it.
>>28888799Not gonna happen without a press. You need tons of force to put the stud in, not pounds
>>28888799>>28888849get a lug nut you're willing to sacrifice, and a washer. lube up the threads and back and front of the washer and tighten the lug nut to pull the stud on.make sure the washer is centered as some lug studs may get wider at the base and if the washer blocks it, it could possibly crush that wider bit. While you're tightening it, if it suddenly increases in resistance, loosen the nut and check the washer to ensure this isn't happening.
>>28888852oh and make sure it's an open ended lug nut. put the flat side of the nut against the washer to spread the force out over more surface area.if you have a closed end nut, stack a pile of washers on and make sure those are centered too.
>>28888853Not on a Mazda but I've used that method successfully. Like you stated (but not shown) put the outer flat side of an open nut on the inside so you push against the washers more evenly.
>>28888799Buy a wheel stud installer bearing and a sacrificial open ended lug nut, so much easier. Literally just zap her home with an impact and you're done.
>>28867830Same rules as when riding a motorcycle safely. Always assume you're invisible, always yield. Road rage is for faggots with trucks.
HERE! You can all shut the fuck up now for the next few years and stop regurgitating clickbait FUD.
>>28889372>even lighter than the NDI am excited for the future
>>28889094I've ordered on of these and will see how it works, if not then the mechanic can help me out, I'm sure it wont take them more than 15 minutes.
>>28888848desu I prefer picrel, "Rod's." Got it around here somewhere. Excellent manual.I always cross-reference two manuals and when they don't add up I search it online.
>>28889372>under a tonneI fucking kneel
>>28889372That's fucking nuts, good shit Mazda
>>28889372If Mazda was to consider an update to the ND, I would prefer if they Just did a reskin to keep costs down, much as they did from the NA to NB models. The architecture isn't broken; why fix it?
>mazda spirit racingIt was at this point where I knew I wanted to collect any and everything mazdaspeed.
>>28888799Quick update: The after market stud that came up on the part finder had a slightly too large radius, I tried with the OEM stud and it went in much easier, which is to be expected as it was the correct size.Online part guides are rubbish.
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>>28890816Bolsters look immaculate. Those seats are worth stupid money now. About US$1250-$2500 each. So, you've still got them?
Do I buy a 15k prht nc car with enkeis that's 15 hours away or do I buy an 11k car that's stock but that's 30 hours away (so would need transportation of like 1.2k)? Both have 90k miles.
Just drove the NB on the interstate through the city that's also a trucking corridor. 75-90 mph on chink tires from prev owner blasting between semis with the top down in moderate traffic. People in random cars kept trying to play, some Kia did a flyby on me when I was already going 90, just like old times.I've had miats 12 years now and it never fails to make me laugh. My heart is pounding. That's what I like in a car. What a rush.
>mfw when 6'5" with 32" inseam>mfw i really, really like miatas>mfw i never fit i any of them unless they have those god awful racing buckets directly mounted to the floor, but even then I still have to hunch some>mfw I have driven them many times and loved it all the time>mfw I will never be able to own oneI seriously thought about getting one, cutting a hole in the top for my head, and then covering it with a tupperware bowl or something, but then how would it fold? My next best option is the NA with stock seats since I can see over the windshield and could just wear goggles. They're starting to talk about the future NE, so I went to my city's local zoroastrian church to make a donation in hopes of ahura mazda enlightening the engineers to consider dysmorphic, tall people. Such is the life of being a human ferret.
>>28889372I just had to.
>>28891055People say the NC is roomiest inside.>>28891001What colours?
>>28891630Both true red. I'm working out something with the California car person. Only issues are it has apparently a cracked headlight and a broken tooth on the driver side hard top mechanism but that's a cheap fix I think. I come out saving $2500 at the least
>>28891650Glad you found a True Red example. Best of luck with the purchase.
>>28891286Truke
>>28887699Why wouldn't the BBS-Bilstein-Brembo package also get the tan option?
>>28891655Arigato!
>>28891055i'm 194cm and have perfect proportions to fit in ND2, +2cm and I would not fit.
Gonna put the megasquirt in this weekend. I really hope the LC-2 works, I sent power through it and no lights, I might need to actually hook everything to it... Wish me luck.
Alright. I got mildew in the interior roof (exterior doesn't have mildew). Should I spray mold/mildew removal on it or get a new roof?
>>28892343Just spray the stuff and it shouldn't come back easily. I used distilled white vinegar a few years ago, and it's never really come back.
>>28891055>6'5" with 32" inseamDamn that is fucking weird bro.
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>>28878324I drew mine also :^)
>>28892441Wat a masterpiece.
I've got a standard centre section, i.l. motorsport catless header and cobra road backbox (which is basically straight through).I've been doing several 4+ hour trips with new job and i'm going deaf.Do these Cobalt systems do any actual baffling or should I just pick a stock muffler for 40 quid?
>>28891055You have the same build as Michael Phelps
>>28890816I want a set of these so badly
>>28891009I picked up an NB a couple of weeks ago and it had three different brand of tyre, each one cheaper than the last. Buying off old people can be good because they usually do semi regular servicing but fuck are they cheap otherwise. "old school" means getting a new tyre from the wreckers.
>>28892517I got mine in January from a boomer lady. Garbage old chinese tires. Good for doing slides, but they're really old and cracked.Air filter had lots of plant stuff in the pleats. PCV valve obviously need replacing, there was oil staining the valve cover all around it. Rat poison in the engine bay and under the seats with a mysterious grounding issue and only one speaker that works, hmm. Otherwise it's tip-top.Overall excellent deal, people pay $10k for this, I paid $4k flat.I guarantee it's on the original clutch, suspension, bushings, fuel filter, and trans/diff fluids from '98 though. Could be worse.
>>28892517>each one cheaper than the last.How do you know each wasn't more expensive than the last?
>>28892529At least you can often just clean the PCV and replace the rock hard grommet (don't let it fall in hehe) a lot of the time. The one I brought actually had scraped bit off the plug leads that only in hindsight occurred to me was from mice. I haven't seen any other evidence of them though and no bad smell from the vents, it's a bit weird.>>28892545This is true, they might have worked their way up from the $50 price bracket to $80
>>28892460Cobalt is thin shit, it's going to make a bunch of noise. I have their midpipe with the cat, nice piece but very thin wall. I am sure a lot of my drone is from it.
My NB temp dial has a hard notch you have to force as you get about a third of the way into the warm half, any idea what could cause this? I assume it's not supposed to be so stiff
>Kakkoii desu nedohohoho yeah.
>snapped alternator belt>broken airbag module>thermal fan switch disintegrated>pinhole leak in thermostat hose>AC hose cracked>sound of a vacuum leak somewhere in engine bay>leaks out of every oil sealI'm tired boss
>>28893956That doesn't sound all that bad, depending on where the seal leaks are.
>>28893956probably like a weekends worth of work and sub 1000$ but youre a wrenchlet
I've just got an NB and I'm working through the baselining process. The accessory belts are looking pretty aged so I'd like to replace them, I would also like to inspect the timing belt. My understanding is I have to remove the valve cover, which would require a new valve cover gasket right? My only other car is an old Rav and that definitely needed a new gasket by the time the cover was off.
>>28894065>My understanding is I have to remove the valve cover, which would require a new valve cover gasket right?Yes you have to remove the valve cover. I'm not even sure if you technically *have to* replace the gasket but it's super cheap and they tend to crack and leak as they age. It doesn't make the job any harder.
>>28894068You're right, I'm being a bit of a cheap skate. The previous owner had the gasket replaced not toooo long ago.
I found a cool AC sticker in my 98' warranty book, it's so shiny!
>>28894065There is a plastic cover on the front you can take off to look at the belt.
>>28894065You will need a valve cover gasket and a tube of oil resistant RTV for the cam corners. If you do a timing belt, make sure to also purchase a new tensioner pulley, idler pulley, and water pump minimum, I would recommend cam and crank seals at the same time too. There's a blank off cap on the backside of the head, behind the exhaust cam that I would also recommend replacing while the valve cover is off since you can just whack it out from the backside. If it's an NB2, the VVT solenoid needs to come off too so you'll also want those gaskets and o rings, and the copper washers for the oil feed pipe banjo bolt.
>>28879126It's listed. Already had 9 people message me in 2 hours. Hoe-lee-shiet.
