Miata General /mg/

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I've never posted this one before (because I hadn't pulled the headlight metal flush w/ the hood and am ashamed).

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Is my bumper cut too extreme? I wanted to show off the exhaust and the brace cause i fab ed it myself .

>worked when i first got it but doesnt after head gasket swap
>finally narrowed it down to ignition coil or cam shaft sensor
????

>>17015221

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Im planning on chopping the tie down hooks and icicles too and welding on a proper tow hook

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Might get around to painting the cowl.pillar this weekend.

>>17015243
Probably need to rotate the CAS 180 degrees, check if the block is earthed to the firewall too.

>>17014699
It's nice anon. I always liked darker cars with the tan interior.

>>17015361
i didnt try rotating the cas, thats a good idea. its earthed, there are two ground wires i made sure i put back on when i put everything back together.

>>17015221
>bumper cut
You mean bumper removal?

>>17015221
I'd say yes, but that's a matter of taste. I prefer when the edges are left in. Throw a diffuser and wing though and it would look badass.

>>17015259
You can just unbolt the tie downs if IIRC, you can bolt on a proper tow hook to the same location and be track legal for most stuff too

Should I get a repaint on my Miata or just drive it as is?

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First time using heat wrap, since I am still waiting for the correct starter to be sent to me, why not poke around with the boltons, like getting heat out of my fuckin cabin.

Was going to do the header, but there's a crack in the collector and it would probably explode before I could splash out on importing a racing beat one. Fucking NZ.

>>17015221
I think a little bit. Most guys that do, do it to reduce the lift at speed, but it's only the middle 2/3.

>>17015221
Looks like shit.

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What do you think of my interior lads?

>>17015404
If there's no risk of rust developing (eg clear coat is fucked) you can get away with it. If you live anywhere with salted roads though, lift the car, strip it properly, clan out any rust, and POR15 the fucker. You'll instantly have made any maintenance you'll do on the car a million times easier

>>17015417
I feel your pain, outside of the states importing auto stuff is stupid expensive. How long ago did you wrap it? Any noticeable improvement? You do know you're supposed to paint over the wrap with special paint right?

>>17015486
The clear coat is fucked, and the red paint is faded to hell even though the car only has 70k miles.

I live in a salt state, but I don't drive it during the winter.

>>17015361
my only question is, would that prevent the ignition coil from sparking?

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does anyone know what this particular seal is called? It's on the top frame and I'm having trouble finding it in parts diagrams. I can find the ones that seal the window to the top but not the ones that seal the top to itself.

>>17015486
Just last week but as my car
>>17015319
Is still on stilts, haven't tried it yet.
My logic is that if it burns out in a few months, I get to buy a nice new one. Never read anywhere (never searched) about the finishing spray - only that it tends to habour moisture, so I halfassed that with some high temp VHT in the hopes it would help against corrosion.

http://www.heatshieldproducts.co.nz/lava-exhaust-wrap.html
I'd love some RPF1's, but even with the companies 40% UPS discount, it's still going to cost me $700 in postage alone. Companies here want $400 per wheel, so it's only slightly cheaper to import. Fug.

>>17015502
\O_o/
Electrics aren't my forte. Are you getting spark to 3 plugs, just 2 or none? If the CAS is out, it will be sparking at BDC (Unless all 4 spark at the same time regardless of cylinder, then two will fire I think). Go ahead and blast all the connections with some contact cleaner anyway


Is that the part that's always showing on the softtops?

>>17015495
I knew it was red, for some reason the clear on every red miata I know gets fucked real easy. It's worth a respray if you care about looks, you could probably get the job done with some automotive clear in a spray can, a garage, and a weekend though. You should get a pretty decent result if you're careful.
>>17015502
Either a bad coil, or a bad connection to the coil. Did you check for spark using multiple wires and spark plugs though? What I usually do is pull a plug, disconnect the fuel pump and crank the car a couple of times to check spark. Then I use a different cable and plug just to make sure.
>>17015504
Do you mean the window seal itself? Or the seal that goes between the top itself and the top frame?
>>17015513
Yeah, from what I understand it's just high temp spraypaint, but without it it can rust really bad. Shipping's ridiculous over here in the tropics too. I wanted to get a timing belt, water pump, front and rear seals, CAS seal, cam seals, and pulleys over here and I'd be paying around $40 just for the shipping, plus nearly $120 in taxes.

>>17015535
none as far as im aware. ill clean everything tomorrow just to be sure
>>17015547
ill do this tomorrow as well, didnt think about disconnecting the fuel pump.

>>17015551
Yeah disconnecting the pump is just so the car doesn't start with a missing plug.

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>>17014670
>Mobile, AL

Do you live near there? I sure do.

>Pic: my engine bay a month ago.

>>17015547
Those parts would run me up over $350 here. Word of advice though, don't get the Mazda CAS oring, get some Viton seals with the same dimensions. The CAS oring turns rock hard after a year and leaks again.

>>17015555
well i did it without the fuel pump disconnect on all with the same spark plug and it didnt spark on any so idk if i just used a bad plug or theres no spark.

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>>17015555
It wont be missing, it will just be relocated.
Mind you, the ally hood is pretty thin...

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>>17015476
Pretty clean.

Looking to get a Bride Vios III rep, but not sure where to get one that's actually decent quality. Would anyone know where I could order a decent one from?

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>>17015616
I got mine off ebay. As long as you get one that is from a decent enough seller and is around $100 a seat, it'll probably be ok. Here's mine for reference. Fit and finish is not great on the cloth, but it works and is solidly built
>>17015568
Thanks for the tip, I was planning on getting the FM kit for it, I'll email them and check what o ring they use. Taxes here are around 54% for auto shit, so that estimate was ballpark really.

>>17015572
Keep crossing off variables and moving down the chain. That's about the end of my knowledge.

>>17015572
If no spark on any, try buying a new plug and testing, then get some wires, which you probably should repace anyways. If neither of these help, check the connection for the distributor with a voltmeter. If all of it fails, replace the distributor. You could also convert to coil-on-plug, but that's a bit more involved. It'll save you dosh though since if any of the coils fail, you can replace them individually. I think it uses coils off a corolla or something, so cheap too.

>>17015649
>>17015649
What kind of brackets and rails are you running on yours?

>>17015649
FM should know, it's a widely known issue for the rear-mounted CAS.

>>17015652
about to do this tomorrow if i get the chance
>>17015663
i already replaced the plugs and wires with ngk ones so i dont think its just that. out of curiousity, what is this "coil on plug"?

>>17015547
The seal that goes between the top and the top frame. The one with the little strip of foam on it.

There are an outer and inner seal for the window/top junction, as well as a bracket that holds those seals, but the one I'm looking at replacing looks like it's part of the top assembly. I can't find it's part number.

>>17015701
http://www.aa1car.com/library/copign.htm

Better spark, less losses etc.

Guy I'm buying Miat from says he didn't put tension cables in the new soft top. How hard/annoying is it about to be to fix this? How imperative are tension cables? I live in a rainy city so if it guarantees leak problems I'd like to know.

Also how hard is fixing the emergency break assembly inside of the Miat? Dude said he pulled the e brake and the button just like flew out. It seems pretty simple to fix though.

Also Miat is 1994. if that matters. NA8.

>>17015744
so would i have to take all my spark plugs out for this? this is a cool thing but my spark plugs are seized in and im worried they might not come out

>>17015785
Then you'll have to address it eventually.
If you can't get them out by soaking them in some kind of penetration lubricant.

Next time you're ever dealing with these kinds of parts, put a tiny bit of anti-seize, copper or whatever on the thread.

>>17015785
Technically you don't have to take them out, it's just the 'caps' that come off.

>>17015838
i put a liberal amount of anti seize on the thread, but for some reason they still wont budge. i dont think i torqued them in too hard, or at least i hope i didnt.

>>17014699
All you gotta do is hand bend the back end up with your hands. Adjust the lid to be flush with the fender, then bend the back to be flush with the hood.

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>>17015848
Yeah, I did it within an hour of taking that pic. I took this pic that same day.

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>>17015221
it doesnt work on your car because it doesnt have meatier tires on it.

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>>17015679
For the seat mounting to the floor I fabbed up some brackets with 3/16" steel bar, side mounts came with the seat and are made of steel as well. No rails since they would lift me too far up. Here's a pic. After this I just painted the bar so it wouldn't rust and they work fine. I'm planning on adding some additional reinforcement with a couple of bars to box it in, but so far it's been fine.
>>17015728
Sorry, but I have no idea where you could find that seal. Maybe you could use some random rubber or something to replicate it?

How much have you guys spent on your miatas?

im looking to buy a 04/05 in good condition and thinking of spending about 9-10k.

>>17015967
paid $3000 for my 97 with 70k miles...came with a hard top too

>>17015967
NZ, 1990 140k's $4k.
Hardtop later, 10th anniversary w/ heated glass $1500. Other than a complete engine rebuild, just tyres (IMO best upgrade regardless of model).

>>17015974
I know that the sellers over price the fuck out of these cars. How much should I be asking for if my only condition is relatively low mileage (maybe under 100k) with one owner for an NB miata?

>>17015988
If you're looking for a one owner car, expect to be looking for a while. As long as the car is low mileage, and is in good nick, expect to pay around $2-3k for a serviceable NB. If you want one with a hardtop, LSD and VVT expect more like $4-5k. And if on top of that you want one that's absolutely spotless, 1 owner, and up to date on maintenance you're looking at $5-7k. A $4k miata will serve you well, be low mileage enough (60-80k) and you'll be glad you saved the money

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Hey guys I'm needing help

The Miata I'm in has two straps going over the plastic window (from the interior), and it makes zipping it kinda annoying

I accidentally broke one of them, but the top itself still feels normal after poking around and such

Did I fuck up, /o/? If so how do I just straight up remove the straps (without removing the entire top) because it pisses me off and it makes putting down the plastic window kinda annoying

thank

>>17016070
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=usedPaidSearchNoZip&formSourceTag=112&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c5689&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c5680&zip=20670&distance=500&searchChanged=true&transmission=M&maxAccidents=0&hideFleet=true&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=169710651

this, how over spriced is this. and just to be sure, the LS has LSD correcT?

>>17016256
It's very nice, and has all the extras (LSD, etc...), but I'd pay about $6-7k for it. $7k at most. It's on the newer side and has the matching hardtop, but it's still a miata at the end of the day. It's a dealer, so they'll charge above market value usually. If you're set on that one though, offer $6k and go from there. It's also a PA car so check for rust.

>>17015476

Ditch the wood handbrake. It looks stupid. Ditch the cup holders.
Everything else i love and its my goal for my all black miat.

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>>17016586
>Ditch the cupholder

Why?

>>17016602

To me personally it looks bad.

>>17015476
AESTHETICCC

Looking into an '04 RX8. What should I look for in used RX8's and what should I avoid?

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>>17016760
>what should I avoid?

Rotaries

Putting my new alternator in today. Hopefully my miat will be running strong after that. I also noticed my coolant is some weird grey silky color, so I'll probably replace that too

>>17015476

Does the shifter fit?

miata or mr2 and y
both in shit vondition to be used as weekend/drift missile

Currently have shit eBay coil overs on my nb, would bilstiens give an improvement in mechanical grip, suspension travel, comfort etc? The rears are unbearable ATM. Bear in mind that the billies will be old and fairly rusty, if that makes a difference

>>17016864
depends on the type of person you are. if you like building/modding your cars, go with the miata. they are abundant and cheap to begin with. mr2 actually has (depending on the gen) some classic value so if you're goign to leave it stock and enjoy it like that, then you could do mr2. but since you sound like one of those jdm drift missile lads, id just go with the miata

>>17016864
mr2s suck arse for drifting, most mr cars do. fun around a track though

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what car captures the feeling of a miata (undiluted feedback, responsive, light), or something like it, but is more comfortable/quiet?

>>17016881
>>17016898
i'd love modding, but am poor, so not much choice
the alternative is a rusty FC that hasn't ran in a decade
>it's 100€

>>17016950
where's that copy pasta with info on miatas?

Does someone have a step-by-step on how to replace the seatbelt on a NA? There are bolts everywhere I don't which one to remove without removing half the interior trim.

I'm going to be looking at a hardtop today, is there anything specific I should be looking for?

>>17017053
no need m8
here's a simple flowchart i use for my car purchases

>does it have pop up headlights y/n

>>17017588
thanks mate, that's very helpful

Does anyone own a ND? Are they good?

Anyone test drove the RF model yet, is there much difference?

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>>17016918
http://jalopnik.com/the-world-s-most-secret-porsche-and-the-madmen-who-buil-1793638920

>>17017613
took you a while this time, you're getting sloppy

>>17015894
Nice! Looks bretty good

>>17016918
a newer miata lol

Lotus? No
Porsche? Kind of
S2000? Not comfortable either

>>17016586
I spent $80 on the wood handbrake so I'm keeping it since it matches my knob which was incredibly hard to find.
>>17016852
It's an OEM Nardi 5spd from the NB so it fits perfectly.

>>17017348
The paint isn't going to be perfect so don't be discouraged by a few chips here and there...you aren't going to find one that is pristine.

Make sure the headliner is in good shape. It's helpful for reducing wind/road noise and keeping it quiet inside the cabin. Check the weather seals and make sure they are good.

If you can, see if the guy will also sell you the side striker plates (or include them for free)

>take out seats for foamectomy
>sit in empty seat space for lulz
>can still see over steering wheel

who the fuck needs seats?

>>17018179
>being a mutant

how come miatas always look nice in pics on /o/ but everywhere else they look ugly tiny slow

>>17018179
>Fully embracing JDM and using a futon seat.

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>>17018340
>but everywhere else they look ugly tiny slow

they are Tiny and Slow.

>but everywhere else

what do you mean?

>>17018506
when i see a miata on /o/, i think its a cute, loveable car. but when i enter miata in google 1 minute after, or see one in real life, it makes me want to puke.

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>>17018523
well I don't know what to tell you. You can't really expect all Miata's to look nice.

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Literal tard here:

How the fuck do I know if my '93 has ABS? Other than just breaking hard.

>>17018555

Look up VIN I think. Can tell you the options that came from the factory.

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>>17018555
Open your bonnet and watch out for a box. Should look like pic related with some tubes going in and out

>>17016602
I do 1 and 2 with my cupholders.

>>17018559
>>17018614
thanks guys.

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Did some testing today.
A burnout left 2 skid marks on the road. Is it sure that my miat has LSD?

>>17018651
Hmm, can't be certain. Have you tried doing a burnout? If it leaves one skid mark it's an open diff, if it leaves two it's an lsd.

>>17018663
The picture above was the actual burnout test with 2 skid marks. So it's LSD, thanks

why do miatas look like girl cars

>>17018688
It's made for men enjoying riding girls.

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>>17018614
>>17018559
>>17018646
So no ABS confirmed?

>>17019011
No ABS confirmed. But I would rather ask about the wet spots near hoses.

>>17019028
no worries. that's a picture of me literally right after buying it from some ditzy australian girl. only weird thing is it was sucking down coolant like crazy when i first got it. i dont think she did anything to the car until the mechanic saw it.

>>17019028
>>17019164
from what i can tell the engine bay looks like new apart from the wet spots. i've seen cars that have only been driven for 30.000km with engine bays looking like it should be 300.000.

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>wrench for the very first time
>drop wrench behind the engine
>no sound from hitting the ground

>>17019164
>no worries
>ditzy australian girl
>sucking down coolant
I sure hope you changed the head gasket

Someone post the webm of the two Miatasflashing their headlights at one another.
That was the gayest/funniest thing I have ever seen

>>17019011

ABS is just a meme anyway.

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>>17019216

>>17019216
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u76fEb0o3vA

>>17019205
Probably stuck on the top of the gearbox

>>17019247

It dropped on the underside panel of the gearbox. I imagine it could have been way worse.

Wew lads

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/6088579167.html

hey gonna go look at a 1990 miata this weekend what are some things i should look out for?

>>17019538

rust
rice
blue/white smoke

>>17019538

Google Short Nose Crank

Finished my alternator replacement today and holy fuck was that a pain in the ass.

>>17019207
thats basic maintenance when buying any used car desu. I would have done it regardless of it being a known issue.

>>17015476
ugly 1.8 dash

>>17015768
Guy is a fucking idiot if true, you will have to remove the top and snake a new cable through then reassemble it. I'd buy another Miat desu.

>>17017621
Bump this Q

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hey can one of you add kawaii anime eyes to mine

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>>17018688
It's a girl car -- that is, it's overtly feminine in styling and mechanical personality, not necessarily a girl's car. Anyone capable of driving a Miata at its limit can consider themselves a competent driver regardless of their personal equipment.

Cars designed with women in mind tend to be more practical, roomier and featureful, with more predictable handling, such as the Eclipse and Celica/tC. FWD, front heavy, good in the snow and wet, etc. The Miata takes some effort and skill to drive in bad conditions. Someone used to FWD (or thinks the Miata is) will easily spin or crash, especially those equipped with the LSD.
At least two people have asked me if my NB is FWD since I bought it, so there is ignorance out there, but at least those two know what a drivetrain is.

Automatic Miats are totally chick cars though, no excuse to own one of those unless you're so tall you can't use the clutch without hitting the steering wheel, at which point why the fuck are you trying to fit in a Miata?

>>17017621
I got a great opportunity to test drive a low-mileage NA 1.6 and a new ND RF in the same day. I've also tested the 124 Abarth. They all drive very similarly, even the gearboxes have a similar feel, but the ND feels noticably smaller than the 124 externally and the cockpit feels bigger than the NA. The RF version has fucktons of room (comparatively) and it would have more if it were not for the notchback placement of the rear window. The 124's gearbox has the best gunbolt feeling.

Handling-wise, I can't say I really gave 'em a good drive, but what I did get is the feeling that the ND is intended to drive and feel almost exactly like an NA. It was actually pretty interesting to drive a decent selection of Miatas of various years and have them all basically behave identically to each other.

>>17020957
You should own an auto miata if you're missing your shifting arm

>3k Miata
>Socal
>Stock with manual
>Decent condition

Exists?

>>17021991
v nice

year?
mileage?

can you swap something like an 2jz or 2zzfe into a miats?
i just prefer toyotas

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>Only NAs and NBs for 100 miles are private sellers
>Want to test drive one because never been in a miata and don't even know if I'll like it
>Can't bring myself to waste someone's time test driving one when I'm not actually in the market for buying one yet

What do?

>>17017613
>tfw no loyal gf to defend my miat

New 1994 owner here.
I'm getting a airbag code 34 when I turn it on. Apparently that means a short in the driver's side airbag module.
Does that mean I have to replace the entire blue box or what?

>>17023154
Airbag delete

Is this worth the price?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mazda/mx-5-mk1/an-astonishing-mk1-mazda-mx-5-harvard-special-edition-with-8-091-miles/7040416

>8K miles

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If I own an automatic miata does that make me a heretic?

>Weird clunking noise from rear when making spirited right hand turns
Reminds me of a FWD car with a bad CV joint. Ideas?

I hear a slight chirp when accelerating in my NB. Is it a belt or something?

>>17023712
if it were a belt it'd be happening while revving in neural

>>17023109
>What do?
Find a local Miata club, go to one of their public meetings, and make friends. Someone may let you take their car for a test drive if they're nice enough and you're not an irresponsible shit lord.

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Anyone in the UK had experience with this importer?
http://www.goodwoodsportscars.co.uk/gallery.html
They look pretty promising and are only about 50 miles from me, so excited! Look at this beaut

I assume most of you guys are Americans. I guess that sucks you guys can't import from Japan unless you want a right hand drive

>>17024312
>£4995
damn.

can't help you but why wouldn't you just get a UKDM one? also isn't insurance for an import more?

just seems unnecessary to import one desu

>>17024390
I'm having a hard time finding a non-import NA that isn't rusted to shit
Decent condition NBs are much easier to come by but I just don't like how they look
muh popup lights

Plus I feel more secure buying from a eunos enthusiast y'know

>>17023570
Check the sway bar end links, they can clunk pretty loudly

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took some pics yesterday

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>>17024449
i fucking love prisma.

>>17024449
>>17024458
How do?

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>>17024467
Prisma.

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Lads, can I do the wiring for central locking on a NA without having tools for wiring?

>>17024539
I now realize my car doesn't have central locking. I've never even attempted to lock my miata.

is it generally a good idea to buy a roll bar used?
I want to start doing some NASA HPDE events this summer

>>17024575
I don't see any reason why, it's just steel tubes nigga
unless by "used" you mean they rolled the fucking car during a rally or something

>>17024554

This made me laugh.

No-miat here
I've only driven cars from '06 onward
If I get an NA will I miss power steering much or is it no biggie?

What's the current going rate for a hardtop? I just purchased a nb miata with a hardtop and I dont want it. I was thinking somewhere in the ballpark of $600?

>>17024913
how is the condition? $1000 is the average

>>17024913
>What's the current going rate for a hardtop?
$750 with flaws, 1 Grand easy if in good condition. Check your local Craigslist and fleabay to get a better idea on what they're going for in your area.

>>17024905
you won't because even NA miats had power steering as an option
and i recommend to find one with a power steering, it's actually better

Replaced the timingbelt an de-powered the steering rack of my 2002 NBFL VVT. The car won't start now, engine cranks but it sounds weird. The check engine, airbag and battery lights on the dash are lit and when I turn off the ignition the car starts to beep.

>>17025364
ye ive got this problem now too. its not a beep beep its a continuous beep and for some reason my passenger map light works now but my driver wont still??

>>17025437
Yup, constant beeping and I got that light thing as well.

>>17024528
>that sharp pang of guilt when you see your old car posted in the Miata general

She's looking good man, i hope you're enjoying her as much as i did! - Ty

>>17025364
Did you check the timing? Did you make sure to not move the cams when you did the belt? Did you connect everything back properly?

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Best colour coming through

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>>17025810
reporting in

>>17025822
That's mariner blue?
Man it looks bad in your pic

Any help would be appreciated
My 1.6 miata only goes into 5th and half way into reverse it will not go into any other gear i already checked the reverse light switch and its not stuck in reverse what should i check now?

>>17025826
i wish it was... guy i bought it from painted it blue after he fixed it up.
im thinking about repainting it soon anyway

>tfw today I kissed my miat's steering wheel when I got in and gave it a short, discrete belly rub after I filled it up at the station
dafak is wrong with me

>>17025826
>>17025835
also it was before a pretty big storm so the lighting was really wierd

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Does anyone have a good trick to make my airbag light stop blinking? It needs to still turn on when the car starts to pass inspection.
91 btw

>>17025670
Everything lined up when I put the belt on, so the timing should be OK.Did it accordingly to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOOUIwSlF8A
There are 2 connectors that aren't connected. One is a simple cable that went into the power steering, the other one is a unknown, it's white and transparent, looks like it has 2 leads.

>>17025946
Check to see where that white connector went to and plug it in. Also double check you didn't forget to connect any vaccum hoses.

>>17025946
post some pictures if you can, i might be having the same issue

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This is now a 124 thread.

>>17025554
lel, I was waiting for you to show up
Miata ownership 10/10 experience so far

Can one of you faggots do me a favor and quickly take a picture of your alternator belt? (If you have an NA, that is)

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>>17026329
y tho

>>17015221
Paint the white bumper reinforcements black and it will look a lot better.

>>17025364
You have a crank angle sensor. Make sure ALL of the shit near the bottom of the engine is connected properly.

>>17025868
three 10-ohm resistors wired in parallel into the wires where the airbag went. resistors in parallel divide out so the total resistance will be 3.3 ohms, which was the resistance of airbag, and now the computer won't know the difference.

>>17023468
not if you're long-legged, one armed or just lazy

>>17026650
This actually isn't a bad idea i might do this on my miata
Not OP

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>>17014670
Hey /mg/ what do you think of my shooting brake?

>>17023164
That's the best option.

A 20+ year old airbag is like having a Muslim riding in your passenger seat. If it goes off, you're going to die in a horrible explosion.

>>17021991
Yes.

>>17027064
Well, it looks better than most of mazda's hatchbacks..

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>>17015221
Yes. There's no bumper. Go find a new one at a junkyard and don't try again.

>>17023468
No, you're fine don't listen to the high-horsers

>>17023468
they just suck that's all

>>17026710
The airbag is still installed. The problem is the module. How can I remove the air bag module without the light coming on?

>>17027156
Seems like it didn't work for Z3/MCoupe... I mean they're freakin beautiful and awesome and now they're collectible but regarded initially as a sales flop, aka instant classic

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Help me on the price, is it fair?

01 LS. 50k miles, one owner, no accidents.

$8000

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>>17015559
I live in South Florida, this photo was taken in Tampa.
That city is a port of registry for that barge.

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>>17015221
looks like shit

>tfw live in middle east country with big engine culture because 'muh petrol'
>tfw no NA miata on the market to buy, ever
>one faggot dealer asking $25000 for one
feels bad man

>>17027823
You can't import one?

>>17027871
eh, too much work
and probably expensive too

>>17027823
>>17027823
Fuck the Gulf countries

>>17027897
Okay well you could probably import a nice one for around 8k, well worth the effort imo. Though if you live in the middle east and speak English then you probably have more money than you know what to do with so who cares.

>>17027539
That's a lot of money for a miata, but if you want to keep it clean and it's worth it to you sure. I'd try to work up from 7k

Do you order small OEM parts (Tribute washer fluid nozzles) online or go to the dealer?

>>17025018
>>17024905

Confirming that NA Miatas can come with power steering.

My 1990 NA Miata has power steering & power windows.

>>17027985
It's actually hard to find one without PS, it was an optional less-tra or something IIRC, manual PS racks (ratio) are exceedingly rare and should be sought after if you want to go PS delete the _right_ way.

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Just got it 3 weeks ago. It's all stock with a fresh swap.

My only plans are to put 15's on it, coilovers, exhaust and a hardtop.

I'm thinking some old school mesh wheels or some old school jdm wheels. What do you guys recommend ?

>>17028552
Grab some relatively light ones, no biggie, it's just more susceptible to unsprung mass than other cars.

Otherwise, solid base plan.

>>17027323
You cant. Why are you removing the module? Just keep the system there until you remove the airbags.

>>17028499
actually, if you want no power steering it's actually better to do so on a ps rack, it has better ratio for performance driving

>>17027972
I pick them off at junkyards, small parts go into your pockets.

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>>17028552
What's your budget for wheels? These new Work Equip 40's look awesome.

$1.5k for a set though. I just want to see them on a Miata.

>>17029308
This

>>17029371
looks heavy and probably is
miata absolutely hates unsprung weight and you can feel it right away

>tfw i can't get from 1st to 2nd on this goddamn car without lurching

what's the trick? if i do it very slowly i can make it milder but what the fuck

>>17029389
They're a three-piece, they're fairly light. I'd say they'll be as light as OE or lighter.

>>17029401
i doubt that
miata wheels are hilariously light, the only problem is that they are in 14" so the tire choice is less than satisfying
https://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

when i bought my miata the previous owner had it on heavy 16" german alloys
when i replaced them with lightweight SSR wheels the difference was immeasurable - it felt like a completely different car

don't get me wrong, these work wheels look awesome but it's clearly form over function

>>17029272
Because it's giving error codes and keeping me from getting my miata inspected. I need the light to come on when the car starts and then turn off and stay turned off.

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>>17028552
hayashi

So after swapping in my new alternator and doing a coolant flush, I am worried my cooling system isn't working. I filled up the radiator and let the car sit overnight, ran it a few times, and it still hasn't sucked any fluid into the overflow container.

I also took it for a quick spin on slightly low oil (I only had about 3.0 quarts in there) and I noticed the thermostat jumped to hot once I parked and idled it and the fans instantly kicked on

So I wonder if my thermostat is broken or something. I just don't want to drive around while this thing is boiling itself alive. Are the radiator hoses and the hood supporting bar supposed to be too hot to touch after a hard toogay on a summer day? (80F)

>>17030499
Of course they are, shit gets really hot in that engine bay. Throw in a new thermostat if you'd like, it's not a hard job. Did you properly bleed the cooling system? You're supposed to fill up the rad, and run the car while continuing to fill it up, until you can't fill it any further. Also make sure to run the heater while you do it so you get any bubbles out. After you do all that, then you fill up the overflow to the max line and you're done.

>>17015838
>>17015838
NGK tells you not to put antiseize on their plugs FYI. False torque value and not useful with their threads' material.

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>MX5

I've got a weird idle problem, not sure if anyone here may know what it is. My car is idling at about 1500 RPM at full temperature, but only when in neutral. As soon as I put it in gear and hold the clutch it idles where it should. I put the car in diagnostic mode and made sure it idles correctly at 850 RPM, and it does. I cleaned the throttle body, and sprayed TB cleaner around the vacuum lines as the car was running and no change in idle. Is there some connector I'm missing that's causing this? Given that in Diag mode everything works.

I want a racingbeat exhaust for my 97 since it doesn't sound too ricey, should I do it?

$550 seems expensive desu.

>>17030983
Forgot to mention this is an OBD1 NA6.

>>17029857
The only reason for a stock airbag module to flash like that is if there is a short in the airbag. You either fucked something up or it just broke from old age or something (but I've never heard of it happening). The way for it to work like stock is to put working stock parts back in. If it is indeed the airbag that's shorted then take a multimeter and see how far back the short goes.

Honestly the first thing you should do is just take the airbag out of the steering wheel and see if it's even connected underneath.

>>17030789
oh ok thanks. i didnt fill up my overflow at all, so i'll do that now. the car runs fine in all honesty, i just dont trust my temp gauge

>change ignition coil
>still wont start
god damnit whats going on here
still getting that fucking beeping too

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>roommate throwing a bitch fit and is hoarding all of the dishes, silverware, glassware, pots, and pans
>have to spend money on normal things
>can't replace the near bald tires and leaking battery on new miat

top ree
Looks like I'm dailying normal car this week.

Also previous owner put 195s in front and 185s in back.
>"never been drifted"
>ebrake assembly broken inside so it works almost like a hydraulic brake
>"drift slut" written in engine bay

Really gets the neurons firing...

I love it anyways. Glad to have a Miata again.

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>>17032305

Here's what my battery is doing right now. How alarmed should I be? I think I'm going to fully replace next weekend.

>>17032328

ALSO there's clumps of battery acid on the negative terminal next to the very flammable insulation. So...

I mean it doesn't shake around at all and there's no reason a spark or something would jump out. It feels pretty unsafe though. I don't like it.

>>17030984
i have used both a racing beat exhaust and a ISR exhaust and they both sound identical as far as I can tell. The only advantage you'll have with racing beat is you can control how loud or how quiet you want it to be with the removable silencer or the additional foam packing they also sell.

i run the ISR now (i got the version that replaces the cat with a resonator, not a straight pipe) cause i got it for cheap.

both sound ricey as hell. there is no getting around it

>>17032328
>>17032339

you should hook up the battery overflow/leak thingamajingy. you see that white plastic piece on the bottom right? its supposed to plug in there.

>>17032352
shieetttt

is there no way to make it slightly louder without making it sound like shit?

>>17032440
nah man...thats just how these 4 cylinders sound. your best bet is to embrace the rice.

r8 my rice
https://a.uguu.se/maKlZsqgQkWw.mp3

>>17018651
what the fuck? Just put it on a jack and turn one rear wheel around. If they go the same way, you have lsd.
>doing a fucking burn out just to see if it has lsd

>>17029396
Try shifting at 3500rpm

>>17017613
meep meep son

>>17032305
Are those the 14" wheels or 15s?

>>17024913
where you located?

This problem isn't specific to miatas, BUT i'm experiencing slight understeer when going into corners hard. I'm giving it gas when taking a slight hairpin and tires are squealing and I can feel the car ever so slightly start to understeer. Is it possible my driving technique is off or is there nothing I can do about a little understeer? Tires are good and it's an '01 ls so it has the bracing in the front and underside.

>>17032832
you can also just try to do a donut on dirt or wet pavement
or throw it into a turn off-throttle so it starts to understeer, then observing the reaction when you accelerate at the apex. If it understeers more, you have an open diff. If you notice the back end step in line and the car turns harder, you have an LSD. This is assuming stock alignment.

With the donut test, open diff will just drive in a circle spinning a wheel. Once the outside tire gets loaded, the inner wheel will just spin. LSD will very easily pivot about its front wheels and continue to do so until you steer it straight.
Doing a straight burnout is not a good indicator because even the open diff can spin both wheels if they both lose traction at the same time and speed.

>>17029396
NA miatas have a reputation for having a funky 2nd gear. it often gets misinterpreted as just a damaged gear but for some reason 2nd gear isn't as smooth as the rest. I think it actually has something to do with the motor mounts or vibrations from the motor being more significant in 1st gear hence why the other gears are easier and this also explains why downshifting into 2nd usually isn't an issue at all.

tl;dr common problem. don't sperg out. i test drove 2 NAs and both had it. if you have an earlier year NB, it might still have it. NC and beyond, idk

>>17033162
I have a '99, it understeers like you describe, but mine has the Torsen, so when I step on the gas at the apex I get oversteer instead. Yours might be open diff based on how you describe the exit behavior, but you can get better handling performance with a custom alignment either way.

https://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/alignment.php

You can also adjust your driving technique, try braking as deep as you can into the corner, releasing the brake just as you're about to turn in, and late-apexing the corner. That'll make sure your rear tires are pointed as straight as possible when you hit the gas and you won't be wasting engine power understeering.

>>17033164
>>17033164
is there a list somewhere that shows you which miatas have LSD and which ones have no LSD? im looking at NB miatas and from what i understand all the LS miatas have LSD, correct?

>>17033227
>>17029396
The 1-2 shift on the 5-speeds has a deliberately-engineered metallic clanking noise. It's part of the British roadster meme package standard on all Miatas.
Trying to shift slowly or gently to avoid the noise will just induce lurching. Be about 4-5000 RPM in 1st, pull the shifter with some guts, *ping*, clutch out smoothly, no lurch.

>>17033264
you know some people modify their car right?

my '91 has a torsen diff.

If I just googled it'll tell me it doesnt.

>>17033292
>clanking noise

Literally no idea what that is supposed to mean. I've never heard a clanking noise. I'll try your suggestion though

>>17033294
well i mean from factory. which NBs come with that option

>>17033264
With NB1s, regardless of trim level, if it has leather, the retractable antenna and a manual transmission, it should have an LSD, because those options were part of a package.
With NB2s, based on cursory internets research, you're right, the LS package came with an LSD as well.

https://www.miata.net/faq/america/2001.htm

>>17033335
Have you got some high-end gear oil in there? I've heard Redline will quiet it.

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>drive countless times on a mountain road with an econobox
>drive on the same road with my 90hp stock as hell miat
>have 100 times more fun while covering the trip for the same time

Now i am convinced. I could have been faster if the road wasnt wet and at night. But still the point remains.

>>17033227
>>17033292
Fug, I was worrying over nothing. Second on mine is sometimes difficult to get into, and first and second always do that metallic ping sound. I like it.

>>17033081

I believe 14s. I only actually looked at the tires desu. One said "14 1/2 inches" on them. But I'm using three different tires so I honestly have no idea. Next weekend I'm getting the battery, tires, and title sorted out. Gonna hurt, but this is going to [hopefully] be the only big expense for a long long time.

>>17033635
If you can get a set of the 15" NB wheels the BF Goodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2s in 195/50R15 are pretty great. I just installed a new set on my NA6 last week.

With the stock 14" wheels you're pretty much limited to Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Specs, which are much more expensive.

Thoughts on taking off original paint?

My 90 still has factory paint, but it looks like trash.

Deep scratches, scuffs, a few bubble spots that need to be addressed.

Just want to make sure it's not sacrilege to be the one that removes factory paint

>>17034123
If the paint really is crap, then yeah, go for it. I removed the factory paint on my M edition, kinda had to.

>>17034097

Can I not run 195s on the 14 inch wheels?

Also I'm not trying to get super high performance tires. No plans for autocrossing or tracking or anything. Just some good tires for cruising and spirited driving. Open to suggestions.

I'm getting a 99 and was wondering a few things
1.I know that most stock seats are much heavier than aftermarket seats so what ones would yall recommend for someone who is 6'2 and just barely fits
2. I'm looking to install a turbo on it, and the last owner already has a cold air intake should/ can I keep it and I've heard you can get full kits for fairly cheep on eBay or should I take it to a shop and have them charge me up the ass?

Have 3100 saved up, only a few more paychecks before I can buy a NA Miata. Hoping for a 94-95 with a hardtop. Anyone have any examples of what they paid for their 1.8?

>>17034190
If you can find 195s for a 14" wheel at all your selection will be pretty limited. The 15" wheels have a much wider range of options.

If the previous owner had a hard dog installed, do I have to worry about damage from the previous installation, or will it basically be a plug and play mod at this point?

Why do people say the miata has a wet noodle chassis while simultaneously maintaining that it's the best handling car ever?

>>17034509
1.8 is more expensive than the 1.6 by several K usually but you can snipe a good deal if you look hard enough.

>>17034667
Literally no one says that. The closest you'll come is when people are discussing the early year NAs which often require some chassis reinforcement for added ridgity

>>17034580
Did he take it out before selling it to you? All the holes will be drilled for it and cuts to the chassis will be made so basically yes but you'll need the backing plates if he took those too

>>17034123
It's not a classic 911, no one will care about a respray unless it's done badly.

>>17034494
I'm a 6"1 guy but pretty thin and I got some Bride Vios 3 reps and I fit in there snug but well. Seat selection is kinda limited b/c the seat needs to be pretty narrow to fit in between the tunnel without touching the door. Check out Sparco Sprint V, I heard they're a little wider.

You can keep the intake if you'd like, but don't get an ebay turbo kit, they are trash that will blow up and ruin your whole engine. You can get stuff like the intercooler, intake piping, silicon joiners, etc, from ebay, just make sure to get a brand name turbo like a garret or something, and a good manifold from FM or custom.

>>17035131
Nah ebay turbos are a great value. $100 for a turbo. Even if it does break down the line, pick another one up for $100. BoostedBoiz youtube run an ebay turbo on their 600hp h22 civic and it hasn't broke in my several months of watching them.

>>17035223
The thing is it's a lottery. Some turbos will be fine, others will have enough play in the shaft to make them explode within hours. The real issue is that if you blow up a turbo, your engine is probably gonna get fucked.
IIRC the BEGi guys offer one chinese turbo that they've found works fine as long as you aren't pushing too much boost. Personally, I'd rather take a TD04 or something off a junkyard subaru and pay the same as a new china turbo, but at least know I'll have a solid system that I could rebuild if it came to it.

How is a Miata for a first car? Is it worth getting the 60hp model and then upgrading it along the way? I'll get my license soon and really like the Miata, but Italian regulations force you to use a sub 90hp car for the first year, and I haven't seen any 90hp Miatas

>>17035303
It's a great first car, but idk about sub 90hp. The early 1.6 miatas had about 90whp, but they were advertised to have like 110 I believe. Don't know how strict regs are over there though.
Why not get a shitbox for your first year though so you can get used to driving though? Even if miatas are great first cars, it's a good idea to get some driving experience before hand, mostly for stuff like reading traffic and the like.

>>17035323
I'll follow your advice then, regulations are quite strict, if you get caught with a car above 90hp you face some pretty high fines. Thanks anon!

>>17035330
No problem! Personally if I was you I'd get an old cinquecento for fun and lupin the third fantasies, but I understand that it's a pain in the ass to find a good one.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vektlaHd8A

ayy

>>17035664
He really is an annoying person

>>17035330
>if you get caught with a car above 90hp you face some pretty high fines

christ Im glad I don't live in a commie country

>>17035687
And you are a silly willy

How do you guys heel and toe? My knee bumps into the steering wheel when i try to twist my leg.
Maybe i need a smaller steering wheel.

>>17036045
i do it fine.

I'm 6'0 as well.

Make sure you have a proper seat set up

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>>17036045
I'm 6'1 with a stock wheel and foamectomy and don't have any issue. Your right knee shouldn't really move to the left that much.

>>17035687
He's a furfag, what do you expect?

Its 3k good for a decent looking NA with 150k miles? Taking into account that I'm not from USA or Europe, and first gen miatas are very rare cars on my country.

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>>17036164
Please elaborate. I need to know the story behind this.

>>17036272
sounds like a god damn deal mate.

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>>17036045
You don't have to twist your leg much, use the left edge of your foot for the brake and right edge for the throttle

Fitted these ricer pedals the other day

>>17036323
he is the kutztown dragon

>>17036460
it's hardly ricer if it's improvement

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Do I do it?
>2006
>Supposedly has all options
>Probably some grandpa that owns it because all the pictures are terrible
Asking $6000 and is a 4 hour drive away but anything closer is listed for $8k+. Kinda sketched out at the price and due to the owner sending shit pics when I asked I have no idea the actual condition of the vehicle. Help me out here?

>>17036645
Poverty Ridden NA owners will shit on you but the NC is faster lol.

>>17036645
Sure, go check it out. At worst you'll find a shit car

>>17036649
oh no, it's that nb fag again

Did my spark plugs and coil packs today. Literally zero difference to anything. what a meme preventative maintenance

>>17036673
>the truth hurts my ass
Typical NEET NA owner

Which Miata is the easiest to work on?

>>17036685
NAs are more expensive than NBs now because nobody wants these
and so do you, because you clearly try to justify it more to yourself than to convince others lol

>>17036645
if it's a 2.0 with the 6 speed, sure go have a look

>>17036707
take a wild guess.

>>17036829
I know next to nothing about miatas except they are fun to drive and RWD.

>>17036707
Probably the NA. Mechanically, the NB isn't too different but you do have to start accounting for the various meme options that were introduced in the later year NAs and NBs like ABS, meme power options, etc

>>17036832
The NA and NB are dead easy to work on. No idea about the NC and ND

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>>17036832
this has nothing to do with Miatas, just common sense.

Seems you lack that though.

Why don't you read up on some articles or forum posts about the Miata and figure it out for yourself instead of wasting server space

>>17036652
>>17036741
I guess I will have to check it out then, thanks guys.

>>17024312
They're expensive as fuck. Why would you spend 3k importing a car that costs less than 2k.
Just look around and you'll find a nice rust free one for sub 1.5k

do people from /mg/ actually own nb's or is it all just na's

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>>17037145
do you really think its one or the other?

use common sense man.

It's mostly NA's then NB's, a few NC's and then a handful of ND's

>>17037157
but the ratio is just odd
its like 90% NA's, 7% NB's and 3% NC and ND

>>17037164
so............ what do you want me to say.

NA's the cheapest and probably the most sought after just because of the aftermarket support and flip ups.

That's how it is on most miata forums as well.

someone sell me their miata for 3k

>>17037171
post your local craigslist.

this is what I found for either under $3k or a lil over $3k near me

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/6088925914.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6057610930.html

https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6068543206.html

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6088626722.html

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6068789602.html

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/6088098908.html <- best deal

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/6062834249.html

>>17037164
where I am the NB is cheapest, and NA prices overlap with early NCs beacuse of meme headlight tax.

>>17037164
my guess is it's about 2/3rds NAs and 1/3rd NBs here? i think there are no more than 5 or 6 NC owners in /mg/, and no more than 3 or 4 ND owners

>>17037192
>where I am the NB is cheapest

thats everywhere in the United States.

>>17037208
i'm not in the US though

>>17037220
yeah? And I am.

And I told you, the NB is the cheapest Miata everywhere in the States as well. ( not counting the later models or Mazdaspeed NB Miata.)

>>17037208
>>17037238
That ain't true

>>17037208
>>17037238
I can go to my local craigslist, search for "miata" with a price max of 1500, and it's all NA miatas.

>>17031033
Well it doesn't sound like you can help me much with my problem but just so you know, the airbag moduals going bad is very common. Apparently there was a capacitor that commonly fails and leaks something or another and fucks them up. OEM replacements are rare and stupid expensive. like 500-700. There was a guy on ebay who rebuilt them but he doesn't seem to do it anymore.

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installed RoadsterSport RACE exhaust, front and rear sway bars from Progress on the red car (mine)
Moe fang got stiffer, lower springs.

the bars did wonders for the body roll, the rear rotates nice now. exhaust doesn't drone much, sounds nice on throttle. the only issue is that I was off 1 spline when reassembling the steering rack, so the steering wheel is now off center and it hurts my OCD

whats the best obd1 scanner for the miat?

>>17037850
A miata with OBD2

>>17037839
Nice miata.

>>17036870

That engine bay is comfy af omg

>>17036870
whats that box in front of the engine? also holy shit that bay is clean as fuck

Wow I have a 5k limit and looking at every NA in my area... lots of pieces of shit. Guess I'll be waiting for a clean one to show up.

>>17036674
Lol you're an idiot. Spark plugs, I get. But why would you replace your coils unless your car was misfiring? Also why were you expecting any noticeable difference?

>>17038086
Caution: don't buy an OBD2 NA Miata if you live in an emissions county. The crank angle sensor is retarded, there is even a tsb about it.