NA Miata General

>>17046388
What are some good sites to score an NA?
Craiglist has really slim picking in my area.

>>17046990

There's no way to buy a good cheap NA anymore besides sheer dumb luck. You literally have to pay $5000 minimum for a truly clean example, at which point you may as well save up $2000-4000 extra to buy a clean NC owned and maintained by boomers.

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>>17047006
I'm sad now

>>17047006

I managed to find a stock, immaculate 1997 1.8 NA for $3500.

And then I stanced it.

>tfw a stock na miata is the only cheap japanese sports car for sale in your country

>>17047432
same

>dad had a pop ups british racing green Miata
>sold it when I was 15 for chump change instead of holding onto it
WHY

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>>17047006
>>17047432
>tfw i managed to find a modified Miata with everything I'd do to it, minus removing the pop ups.

And I only paid $3.3k for it.

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>>17048632

That is a really nice deal, my nig

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>>17048775
Thanks lad.

Part of the reason I got a good deal is the fact that he sold it in October/Fall season.

That is the best season to buy a sports car. Also having a lil haggling skills doesnt hurt either.

If I sold it right now I could make a lil profit but thats not why I purchased it in the first place!

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I got a 94 R package for $1k.

Guy thought it had a blown head gasket and didn't have time to fix it. Took it home and compression results were fine. Also scored a hardtop for $150 a few weeks later. It has a huge ass crack in it but I just gorilla taped it and it's been holding fine for a few months now.

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>tfw bought my NA for $2.5k right before the prices started to skyrocket

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>>17048632
>deleted the pop up headlights
what. the. fuck.

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What is the proper procedure for replacing the coolant? I have a feeling i did something wrong. Still went through 180 mile trip without a hitch.

Just bought a 91 with 120k miles for $2300 , clean title, stock, socal.
So excited to be honest .

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>>17049247
yeah, not a fan of that, esp the way he did it.

Other than that the cars great.

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>>17046388
My dad recently bought this bad boy from our neighbors for 1.2k. It wasn't in the best condition when we got it (water pump was fucked as was the shifter, one stud snapped on each front wheel, one stud stripped to shit in the back, rear driver side fender and bumper fucked from what I assume is a parking accident, driver side window smashed, missing panel under steering column, blinking airbag light, burned out reverse light, ac doesn't work, burned out headlight and the shocks are fucked) so far we've fixed everything except the rear stud, ac, shocks, reverse light and body work. Though the stud and shocks will be dealt with later today.

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>>17049378
good fucking pick up.

Would look sweet with a hardtop.

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>>17049392
Hard top ain't happening, my dad likes having the top down too much
Pic is with the new wheels we got because the old ones were really beat up

>>17049378
that isn't even a bad deal desu. those repairs are easy and half of which you'll have to do on your own anyways at some point

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>>17049374
Can you undo it?

>>17049378
Is your dad gay?

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>>17049424
What state are you from?

>>17047006
The fuck are you talking about

I picked up a 97 for $2800 the other day clean af

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>>17049247
>Improved aero
>Weight reduction
>Less shit to fail

Fixed headlights make everything better.

>>17047006
got a clean one for 2k
bone stock as fuck and only issue was the oil being too thin
i fucked it up bc im a moron but still

>tfw I want one but I don't need two cars
Hmm

>>17049830

It can be your fun time car and not the daily

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>>17049623
its possible but it would require wiring shit which I am absolutely clueless about. My buddy has the entire flip up head light assembly that he offered to give me if I decide to do so.

So its either that or possibly rigging up something like pic related, which wold be much easier

I'm not sure if I like the way it looks though.

>>17049830
Sell your other car

>>17049635
Ohio

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>>17049247
>ywn add popups instead

If I ever stumble upon a dirt cheap ND, I'm gonna buy a few motors and some LED sealed beams and go to work on it.

>>17049842
Incredibly tempting.
>tfw these miatas for $2 - $3k
>a '91 with 92k miles for $3k
Wew lad

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>>17047006
I just bought an NA for $500. I'll sell it to you for $1500 famalam

>>17047006
I spent ~$1000 extra to buy a fairly clean NC owned and maintained by """careful female drivers"""
The alloys were scratched to shit but other than that it was alright

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out of curiousity, what aftermarket mods would you duders consider better than stock?

>1993
>144k miles
>looks stock, interior and exterior in good condition
>$2500

I have no experience with Miatas so is this price a red flag?

>>17049978
If it didn't have an LSD, do eet.
Short throw shifter
If you don't mind running 91 octane, set the timing to 14 degrees BTDC for 10 extra whp
Good tyres make a huge difference
If it's a 1.6 an intake can make a difference

>>17049912

You in TX? I'll actually buy it at $1500

>>17050223
>>17049912
I'll buy it for $1600 :^]

>>17050104

>If you don't mind running 91 octane, set the timing to 14 degrees BTDC for 10 extra whp

Not the same anon but this sounds tasty. The lamp is already in the mail. Will probably do it this sunday. I am putting 91 octane all the time anyway.

>>17050246
Yeah it literally took me 30 mins max and definitely did make a noticeable difference

>>17047006
Youre 100% right.
Anyone in this thread showing off their sub 3k Miata has a shitbox that's either a 1.6, non LSD, or has a beat up body/interior.

5k for a decent NA with LSD, good paint/body, and an OBD1 1.8.

>>17050246
>>17050313

Is the torque bump really worth getting screwed out of 50-60 cents extra per gallon? Gas is $2.19 where I live, but premium wildly varies - $2.69 all the way up to $3.04 at one place.

Maybe if it was .20c more than regular I'd see the logic, but paying 20% more for fuel in a fucking Miata is laughable.

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>>17050223
>>17050234

Washington, yo

>>17050335
miatas are so efficient anyway. it's easy as dicks to set up so just try for yourself.

>>17050324 adding on to this
Fuck, I even have 4400$ saved up and still not a single Miata within 300 miles worth even looking at.

>>17050335
Cause I'm in the UK and even our shit cheap fuel is 95RON/91AKI so it doesn't cost me any more. I can see where you're coming from though.

>>17049853
sleepy miatas are adorable. do it.

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>>17049886
The thought of an ND with pop ups makes my pee pee tingle.

>>17049978
Cibie headlights.

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>>17050324
>tfw I got exactly what you're describing for 3.2k.
I caught the ad within hours of being posted, Western Unioned the guy $100 to hold it till the weekend and drove about 500 miles to get it though.

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>>17050764
I just ordered Hella e-codes for mine. Plan on getting some RPF1s in a few months too, along with a set of Tien coilovers. Next year I'll do Tarbo and the Miat will be done.

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>>17049768
>Fixed headlights make everything better.

Then get a fucking NB or literally any other car made in the past 15 years. There are only x amount of nice NA Miatas left and butchering a perfectly working headlight setup is literally pants on head retarded and something only for a real full blown track only race car.

>>17050821
>Recommends heavier miata.

Fuck no. I'm gonna destroy those precious pop-ups!

>>17050759
love the shit out of my NB but every time i see an NA with low profile square popups i get jelly

>>17049318
Bleed it.

>>17050104
I want to replace the intake and airbox so bad, what can I do about the MAF sensor though?

>>17047006
>truly clean

theres your problem. I can find NA miatas all day for 1500 with dents, scratches, faded paint, damaged tops, etc. $5k is what I would expect for a fucking IMMACULATE low miles NA with absolutely nothing needed to fix. theyre cheap cars

>>17050780
I'll give you 4k for it

>>17050974
>buying a car with dents, scratches, faded paint when paint and bodywork is by far the most expensive aspect of a miata

>>17050993
only if you care about how it looks, yo

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>>17052067
>-t. Poor stancefag

>>17050993
The front fenders are on RockAuto for $85 each. The rear fenders are listed at $43 each.

>>17052127
how to cut out, align, weld and paint a whole rear quarter

>>17050061
>>17050061
>>17050061
Thanks for the help, you dumb faggots, the car's been sold already

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>>17049378
ayyyyyyy nice paint

I picked this guy up for 2.3k about 3 weeks ago from some dumb bitch i banged for a discount.

she never did any maintenance, just took it to a mechanic every 5k miles lmao

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Gave her a quick wash this evening

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>>17052787
Just get a 1.8 Miata for a little more dosh

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Selling mine, needs rust repair and airbag computer.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6095966609.html

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>>17053180
arizonafag here. I know we're spoiled by being able to have cars that don't rust, but how the fuck do you sell cars like this with a clear conscience? Rot is the worst shit ever. A car with rot is literally terminal, and should be $500.

>>17050338
>>17049912
Do you roll around the smokey pt area often? I swear I recognize this exact na.

>>17053343
not him but its just basic ass miata rust ez fix

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>the only part showing it's age is the clutch release bearing which grumbles a bit

help me, is this a major issue? how much does it cost to repair a miata clutch

>>17052861
Noice

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Is it possible to buy a new NA windshield without the blue tint along the top? Mine already has an aftermarket windshield with it and it really triggers me. I want to get it replaced but I called a bunch of local shops and they're telling me the only option is tinted.

Wat do?

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>tfw thinking about selling my civic and buying another Miata

Except this one will be my daily.

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another contender

>>17050324
again, $2800 for a 1.8 LSD miata with good ass interior where i live

paint's in shit condition but eh function > form

>>17050324
>5k for a decent NA with LSD, good paint/body, and an OBD1 1.8.

This is an /o/ meme spread by people who don't actually put any effort into looking for a car. There's no reason to spend that much. I paid $2400 for a '96 with the lsd with 80K.

>>17054448
>tfw I see deals like this everyday and come close to just buying one to have a second car for shits and giggles

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>>17046388
I know you said pop-ups only
but I have a question and can't seem to find a definite answer

I'm not sure i was given the right color, I ordered machine grey and it looks a whole lot darker than in all the promo pictures and even when I went to see it on display once. am I just colorblind?

>>17054475
Yes you are.

>>17054448
Nah, that is pretty accurate. What usually happens if you can find an otherwise mint NA with minor rust for around $2k-$3k. But if you're truly looking for something with zero rust and low miles, it will be around $4-$5

>>17054475
Yes you are, because its exactly the same color as seen on their website.

>>17054475
You need to put popups on that RF.

>>17047432
>:(

>>17047432
Post pics.

>>17049830
Me before miat

Do it

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>>17054448
>/o/ meme
No, anon, the it's sadly not. NAs have increased in popularity substantially in the past five years or so, and while you can find cars substantially cheaper than that, what you consider "nice" or "mint". These cars are old. You're not going to find a car that doesn't have a leaky rack, clean paint, nice interior etc for less than $4,500. "Mint" cars don't need $1500 worth of steering and suspension parts right off the bat. They don't have leaky front seals and rear mains and need a clutch replacement and timing belt service immediately after purchase. A ready to drive, needs nothing NA is $5,000 minimum. Jose's "proyecto" drift missle with fresh paint and a hard top isn't "nice"

>>17047006
anon is right. I had to pay 3000$ for a 1990 with a alright coat of plastidip. it looks good enough that no one makes fun of me but its going to need paint next year. its worth the memes tho.

>>17046388
how do I go about putting a clean cold air intake on my na with that stupid MAF right in the way? do I have to remove it?

What tires do y'all recommend in 185/60r14? My LE BBS wheels are coming in on Saturday and i'd like to mount them by Sunday.

Now I can finally save my good rubber for track days.

>>17056604
well, you literally have zero performance options. but i run bridgestone all seasons which were like $60 per tire so I can commute without eating up my yokohamas.

>>17056013

Yes you idiot always remove it.

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>>17056615
I should have mentioned they'd be for daily use, so performance can take the back seat.

Was going for $40 - $60 range so I'll look into the Bridgestones.

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>>17056615
I was planning on getting some RPF1s in 14x7. What would you run on those?

>>17056762
Not the guy you quoted, but I'd say Falken Azenis.

>>17056885
Recommend a size for a car with lowered suspension but not slammed?

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>>17046388
I just saw a Miata (NA) for the first time in my shithole country. It made me giddy inside

>>17056911
195/60r14
Should fit nicely without rubbing

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>>17056932
Thanks man

>>17056762
Why would you upgrade the wheels and keep them at 14" diameter?

If you want anything even remotely performance you need 15" wheels.

>>17056991
I like the RPF1s but I like the flat face, which 15s don't offer as they are convex. I think 14s will still offer a good compromise between regular daily driving comfort, cost, and maybe some sideways fun every once in a while.

>>17056762
>>>17056615
>I was planning on getting some RPF1s in 14x7. What would you run on those?

I just did it, no regrets. +19, 195/60/14 RT615K+, Koni Yellows & FM Springs, no rolling. See this post...
>>17050780

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>>17056967
Hey I think the guy who did this interior also did the interior on too sexy

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Anyone here drive an nc? My f150 is shitting the bed so I need a new dd and there's a ton of them in my area. Would be my first Miata, not really worried about practicality since I'm just a 20 year old neet

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Saw this guys black miata plastered with anime stickers at my college.

I know you're here faggot.

>>17050856
>heavier
if you bolt on shit to make an NA as stiff as an NB they end up weighing about the same and the NB has more power to start with.

>>17058108
They will never understand Anon. I drove my friends race prepped NB last Saturday and damn does that car feel amazing. I'd drop my NA and go with an NB if I could get a great one under $2500 like he did.

>>17058043
Why would you ruin your car with stickers

>>17046388
how do I tell if my miat has stock suspension easily? I don't know what stock looks like compared to what I've got

>>17060969
All black shocks/springs + rust = stock
Riceboi colors (red/yellow/etc.) = aftermarket

>a Miata around here is still starting at 2K
>won't be able to own a car for a while because of financial issues
>fear that the prices won't be as good when I do have the money for it

>>17061040
Sell your plasma.

>tfw you're saving up for an NA and check Craigslist for deals
I've got $500 in the bank saved up, and I only need to save $3000 more. The wait hurts, boys. I want this little Jap car so bad.

>>17061040
where exactly is "here"?

>>17061046
good lad.

>>17056762
>>17056670
>>17056911

Basically what I did was I mounted generic Bridgestone all season tires on my stock daisy wheels. Then I went and bought a separate set of Kosei wheels and mounted 205s on them. I just switch between the two sets of wheels depending on what I am going to be doing with the car. If I am going to be commuting for the week, I just throw on the Bridgestone 185s. If I am going to be hooning or making plans to track it, I just switch to 205s. I think that is the best approach.

>>17047006
>>17050974

Sounds about right. I paid $5,000 for my 94 M Edition. 80,000 miles. One owner. Came with a stack of papers showing everything that had ever been done to the car and all the recommended factory maintenance. Owned it for 4 years now and all I've put into it is a new muffler and a radiator.

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Has science gone too far?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuZG0aCaRZs

>>17061191
Well you're lucky because I've been watching CL like a hawk for 3 weeks with 4500$ burning a hole in my pocket and there hasn't even been a single NA worth looking at. San Diego BTW

>>17061364
I don't speak chinese

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>>17061422
>3 weeks
The ride is just beginning anon.

>>17061497
Sucks. I drive an E39 540i right now and desperately want to get away from it. Want to replace it with a Miata daily as soon as possible... gonna end up with several thousand extra by the time I find one probably.

>>17061422
My advice to you would be to just take it on the chin and wait for that perfect deal because it WILL come. I got restless and settled for an OK deal and then 2 months later came along the perfect fucking NA. 30,000 miles. Hard top included.

My friend just bought a 90' NA and he needs a front plate holder, any recommended ones or just DIY?

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>>17061590
http://garagestar.com/blog/product/type-i-license-plate-bracket/

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>>17061422
>mfw it's been since august
>mfw I've got 8k in my pocket so I just keep looking for better deals and better cars
>mfw my parent's cats are dumb and hurt themselves one after the other so I have to pay 2k€ for each in surgery
>mfw I'm down to 2K€ now and still searching

>>17061671
>since august
>>mfw I've got 8k in my pocket so I just keep looking for better deals and better cars
>>mfw my parent's cats are dumb and hurt themselves one after the other so I have to pay 2k€ for each in surgery

bruh why you payin for their surgery unless if it's your fault

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>>17061105
>>17057316
Thanks for the input. The stock M Edition wheels have brand new Firestone rubber on them, Im gonna use those for trips and for daily commute, at least until they are dead. The RPF1s will have stickier and wider rubber for fun times.

>>17061191
Damn, anon, pretty close to mine. I also have a 94 M, last owner since 97. He took good care of it, replaced timing belt and radiator recently and it's got 92k on the clock. Got it for 5k.

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>>17061674
Otherwise they dead my dude

They are just dumb cats roaming outside their house so they get into shitty situation and my parents don't have the money to pay for it

The car will wait but it sucks to ride the bus desu

>>17061705
Craigslist? How fast did you have to be on hitting the seller up?

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>>17053180

This guy here. Sold it for $1900 today. Guy buying it is a former Miata owner who realizes what's involved in the rust repair, and just seemed like a really nice dude.

>>17055653

Let me guess, you're either selling an NA or are frustrated because you bought one for $5K and have to justify it.

A used Miata is $2000-3000 unless it's literally popped out of a time warp without a scratch anywhere. Needing repair it's a $1000-1500 car.

>>17062061
Link one 2-3K Miata that doesn't need a 2-3k paintjob, replacement of all suspension/rubber bits, new seats and carpet, etc.

Some of us want our cars to be presentable.

>tfw choosing between a Miata or an '07 MT civic with 70000 miles for $3.5k
Wew lad

>>17061590
>front license plate
>on a NA

someone ban this guy

is this worth

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Mazda-MX-5-Miata-/172637222608?hash=item2831faf6d0:g:69EAAOSw5UZY-nhJ&vxp=mtr

>>17062072
>Some of us want our cars to be presentable.
if you care so much about image why buy a fucking miata roflmao

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me face when an old ass miata in decomposition costs at least 4000€ here

>>17062651
no. its not the 1.8

>>17053827
pls respond

>>17061063
Netherlands. Driving a car is expensive here.

>>17061105
That is the plan for my 14" BBS, they will receive 185 Kumho Sense tires for daily commute to work.

Saving my 6UL/ Hypergrams with 205 Re-71r's for the monthly track event.

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>>17061750
Eh, I got it a day or so after he listed it. I asked him after the deal was done honestly how many other people had inquired about the car (it was on Craigslist). He said he had about 2-3 serious people who brought cash but they were poorfag kids who wanted something to make into some hellaflush shit and lowballed him hard. I beat him down 600 off his asking price but was reasonable and didn't fuck around a lot, which I couldn't have if I wanted as my work schedule sucks.

>>17062061
This isn't my first Miata, and my friends already have a few in various conditions and milage. I'm familiar with what they cost. I also live in Phoenix where EK and EG Honda civics that aren't falling apart cost 4500. Keep in mind that I specifically wanted a 1994-1995 factory LSD car which greatly reduces my selection on the market. I didn't just want an NA Miata, I wanted the one I got, and I would have spent up to $7000 if it was even less mileage, better condition, more records etc. Not everyone on /o/ is a 19 year old college student, anon.

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what's the biggest engine i can put in an NA that will retain its good handling?
I was thinking a 1.8 with a bolt-on turbo.

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Thinking about ordering a few parts of YAJ, this being one of them:

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m198563453


Should I go through with buying it? This is my favorite front bumper for the NA besides the RS Aizawa. I'm not a fan of how the OEM front bumper curves inward at the bottom, and I think it looks kind of odd even with a front lip.

>>17064206

https://kmiata.com/

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>>17064441

that looks pretty ricey, prefer the elan style front bumper

>>17064206
Aluminum block LS. I think it only weighs like 50lb more than the factory iron block 4cyl.

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>>17064206
LSX

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>>17064470
I don't think I'd do this one as it deviates so much from the original look but man does it make my pee pee tingle.

>NB is a DIRECT upgrade from the NA, yes, including handling and driver feel
>Buy NA anyway because muh popups
>Feel superior for buying the worse car
I swear NA owners are actually retarded

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>>17064464
fuckin.... shit. Is that price necessary? If I have the know-how and people willing to do it with me, do I really have to pay 5k for a CONVERSION KIT? Fuck I can get the engine for 1500. Seems like a waste

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>>17064751

gotta pay to play unfortunately =/

>tfw i could shell out the money to do it, but i live in california so it's a no go

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>>17055600

Not the best photo, but you get the idea.

Taken while I was tinting the indicators.

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>>17064470
There's this one that I like, but only on a retro styled NA. I'm not going for a retro style, so it doesn't fit what I'm looking for.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x484362801

>>17064470
tfw I am visiting this Miatas owner at 10am today to buy some parts.

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found this loose connector, where is it supposed to go? need help

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>>17065227
it's beaten up too

>>17062106
What are laws you fucking retard

>>17062700
France ?

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What if MR2's really are better?

>>17065227
Power steering pump if you have one. It adjusts the idle when the pump is running. Cars with no PS still have the open connector.

Source: My 1992 base model

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>>17065491
thank you

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Picking mine up from its rust surgery this weekend. Excited to get back in the driver's seat after nearly a month.

>>17065605
How much did it cost you?

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>>17065619
It was pretty hefty at just under £1500, though it did need a whole new arch on one side and the guy's done a great job of it. Worth it for me since I'd hate the ballache of looking for another decent one around here.

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>>17065633
I should mention too, that side was like 2 thirds of the cost because there was a lot of shit like pic related going on thanks to past bodgy repairs. If you just need a sill it should only be around £300-£400 a side i think.

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>>17064725
well you know the old meme, pop-up headlights make your car go faster, even if you have a floppy convertible chassis and 25 less horsepower

apparently the trickiest part of an NA front end swap on an NB is cutting the leading edge of the NA fenders off and welding it to the NB fender, so if you really want to make an NB heavier and less reliable for no goddamn reason, it can be done.

How does th na/nb miata headroom compare to that of the new nd?

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I've only had my miata for a week and recently got this squealing noise from my transmission. It only disapears when the clutch is depressed. Im gonna try greasing the slavecylinder to try and fix it, any specific grease you guys would recommend?

>>17049886
Is it wrong that I think this is cute

>>17047006
What about a clean NB. I'm saving up for one. How much should I expect to pay for a clean NB?

How much does it cost to repair an NA's A/C system?

Bus commuter here. How retarded would it be to go 25k in debt for a new ND?

>>17070589
>ND
>financing
>not spending $25,000 on 7 NAs instead

>>17070589
dont buy a brand new car as your first
get an NA or NB and properly learn how to drive right

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Dem pop-ups.

What is the most efficient cruising speed with a 5-speed? I know it's a fun car and all, but when travelling I have to use the highway for a couple of dozen kms and there's no fun to be had on the highway.

>>17070589
Top shelf retarded. Get a NB and save money

>>17071711
55mph

>>17070589
Just get an NB Mazda speed. Turbo from the factory.

>>17065633
>£1500
Holy shit just buy a new one

>>17070589
>getting into debt

>>17072152
I'd be pretty hard pressed to find a clean one without and rust for £1500 here in Scotland. And then I'd need to pay tax and insurance rape on top of that. I've thought it over and I'd really just rather keep this one even if it's the "uneconomical" decision for most people.

>>17072659
well I assumed if your miat is badly rusted the rest of it is in bad shape too

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>>17072664
Nah the rest of it's pretty good actually, the rust didn't even look bad on the outside but it started bubbling up and I wanted to get it sorted before it got any worse. Turns out it had been badly repaired at some point before so I'm glad I caught it before it was too late.

>>17072683
my NA is nearing the end of its life, it's been a rust nightmare since I got it

tempted to get a Japanese import cause the nips tend to favor winter chains over road salt. and they take pretty good care of their miats

What have you faggots done to me

3 weeks in to owning an NA and I do nothing but read parts catalogs, read about suspension and engine modifications online, and unironically enjoy eurobeat.

I'm loving every second of this.

>>17073823
One of us One of us

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>>17070707

From the outside.

>peel out of a corner
>look in rear-view
>see only one tire stripe
does this mean I've got the pleb diff? Does having an LSD make any noticeable difference in daily driving?

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>>17074319
>does this mean I've got the pleb diff?
Most likely, but not necessarily depending upon how you took the corner. See these links to find out! Especially the 1st one:

https://www.miata.net/faq/Miata90-97A3.pdf

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

>Does having an LSD make any noticeable difference in daily driving?
It depends on how you drive. Honestly, if you have to ask, it probably doesn't make a difference - I'd say even over 80% of "car enthusiasts" wouldn't notice a difference, but I find a mechanical LSD to be absolutely critical because I like doing dumb shit for kicks. Oh, and it's also easier to recover from an accidental slide with an LSD (if you know what you're doing), so there's that.

>Pic: my NA before mods.

anybody have experience with ordering a new soft top? where is the best place to get one without breaking my asshole?
ive been looking at amazon but they seem really janky quality and anything from that site car-wise seems kinda jank anyway

>>17072152

I'm the guy who sold the rusty Miats a few posts up. It was so clean you could eat off it with just 91Kt, but the fenders, sills, rockers, and arches totally rotted out.

That's what Miatas do in northern places. Sold mine instead of fixing it but that was because I wanted a larger car, not because it wasn't fixable.

>>17074385

I could tell mine had a Torsen. In wet weather if I hit it go around a corner it'd hop or just outright slide out.

>>17049374
lol that dude was right you post this shit literally every opportunity you get

>>17068564
>ta for a week and recently got this squealing noise from my transmission. It only disapears when the clutch is depressed. Im gonna try greasing the slavecylinder to try

throw-out bearing desu

just ignore it until it gets unbearable

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>>17046388
I was looking into the NA, and am considering, but I had a question about its engine.
The NA with the 1.6L weighs around 2100lbs, makes around 116 horsepower, but has MPG in the high 20s, low 30s if you baby it.
A 1994 5th gen civic ex sedan with a 1.6L engine makes around 125 hp, weighs more at around 2400lbs, similar 0-60 time, and has MPG rating in the mid 30s - mid 40s.

From a technical standpoint, why does the Miata have a lower mpg, is weaker, all while weighing less?

I'm not trying to bash it, I'm looking at a decent '96 Miata for around $3k, I'm just genuinely curious, from a technical standpoint.
I'd be looking to daily it, so mileage is a bit important to me.

>>17075728
Because the Miata is a sports car with short gearing for quick acceleration. It's designed for the touge, where a high top speed doesn't matter but accelerating out of a corner does.

The Civic is an econobox for moving losers back and forth between their shitty apartment and their shitty job.

Guys I found a clean 92 all OEM with 100k miles for 3500. Guy says need to replace suspension and brakes but outside that it's ok. Gonna take a look at it.

What should I know? How much would those parts run me?

>>17075728
Gearing. The NAs technically only have 4 gears, the 5th being just an OD to keep the revs low on the highway. It's meant to be wringed out in every gear so you aren't going to get fuel consumption. In fact, it was probably never even prioritized. But I do agree with you. My NA gets pathetic mpg

>>17075750
>"...moving losers back and forth between their shitty apartment and their shitty job"
I mean, a civic and miata are around the same price if both in good condition and similar miles
It doesn't show a sign of wealth or anything, the only friend I know who owns an NB Miata is a bagger at walmart, sooo...
and if it means anything in terms of acceleration, the 0-60 time on both the 1994 civic EX sedan and a 1994 1.8L miata are both 8.4 sec. go with the older 1.6L miatas and you start going into the 9s.

>>17075791
So, that being the case, would a theoretical engine swap between the 2 really do much in terms of gas mileage?

>>17075870
>So, that being the case, would a theoretical engine swap between the 2 really do much in terms of gas mileage?

Transmission swap needed, my NA gets about 3100 revs at 60mph. A 6 speed seems to fix this.

>>17074454
Rumor has it that replacing just the soft top is a huge pain in the ass. Takes several hours even days, especially if its ur first time. I think you'd be better off just looking for a used one of CL that comes with the frame and rails and all that stuff.

>>17076254

Never flat out replaced mine, but I did nearly take it off. Not too hard if you can turn a wrench.

Can someone explain the Miata meme to me?

friend took me out in his miata the other day and holy shit this car is amazing. drove it a bit and i love it

i preferably want an NA. if i can't find one though I should be going for the NC right?

>>17076704
It comes down to personal preference man.

NA is without a doubt the classic Miata

NB is without a doubt a significantly better NA but it lacks that classic Miata charm

NC is basically a better NB (primarily in regards to safety and chassis rigidity) but is even further removed from the original NA. It's probably the best "street car" generation available when you compare cost/performance. Pretty sure the son of a bitch comes with 205 tires stock.

If you're going to be wrenching on it a lot and tinkering with it for fun (turbocharging, stancing, slamming it, etc...) then definitely go with a NA

>>17075870
0-60 times mean nothing. They're a meaningless stat.

>>17047006
Can confirm.
Paid 4750 for my 91 NA with 80k miles and a hard top.

>>17048632
Nigga why would you even get an NA if you don't want pop ups?

not a miata but how much is this rx7 worth kinda wannna get it and start hooning bless me rotary gods
https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/6085014523.html

>>17076806
Probably $2500.

>>17076787
Re-read my post mate.

>tfw i managed to find a modified Miata with everything I'd do to it, minus removing the pop ups
>minus removing the pop ups

>>17074851
aren't you like a furry or something?

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>>17076916
he is actually a furry and this is him attempting to negotiate a corner

>>17076910
yes but why would you remove the pop ups?

>>17076746
not really a tuner, i'm just learning manual transmission and want a fun 2nd car where I can also learn how to fix things if need be. I'll do some more research but i really liked my friend's NA. thanks for the reply

>>17076746
>NB lacks that classic Miata charm
if your idea of charm does not extend beyond electrically-actuated headlights.
The NB is a much better car if you want to do the kind of spirited driving (read: hooning and autocross) that people are buying up now classic and desirable NAs for. It's also a slightly more civilized car in general with less rattling and creaking.

>>17074319
You can feel the difference if you driving on windy roads. Lifting at 60 mph on a gentle highway bend is enough to provoke a reaction from the rear in an NB, but all the Miata diffs react differently. It also helps if you actually start sliding and while driving in snow.

>>17076932
jesus fucking christ.

>>17076936
i wouldnt... and I didn't the previous owner did.

that ad I posted was from the previous owner.

>>17077080
Nah, it's not just the headlights. The NB has a lot of that rounded out modern styling that the NA doesn't

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Replaced battery that was leaking acid from the terminals. Tied down OFFICIAL MIATA BATTERY with a nylon(?) fastener.

Everything seems super dope, aside from the fastener moving towards the positive terminal.

Do I have anything to worry about? Will it like catch fire since it's also contacting the metal of the car? I'm really paranoid about it. Like the battery itself is held down fine it's just the fastener contacting the positive terminal I'm worried about. Am I being retarded?

Lets say I got this for 2500$ and I'm already planning a seat/interior swap for whatever NA i get. Thoughts?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/6101548653.html

>>17077127
Yeah but when you drive one you realize it's all there to make the driver feel like they're in a swoopy-fendered E-type Jag.

The NA is literally a bar of soap.

>>17077376
Nylon doesn't conduct electricity so I don't see what the problem is.

>>17077581

See but I'm not sure if it's nylon to start with. Does it look like it is? Will it still be fine if the band going across the battery shifts enough to contact the positive and negative terminals simultaneously?

>>17077402
Anyone? Guy says he's available to show it to me.

>>17077594
It isn't pretty, but you're good man.

>>17077687
I'd offer $2500 at most.

>>17050888

Thats where i am not sure how to do it. I think my mistake was that i left it to get too hot and coolant flew out of the radiator cap.
Maybe i should let it cool down, top it over and then let it bleed a bit more before it gets too hot?

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>>17046388

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anyone have any recommendations of aftermarket racing seats to use?
i'm tempted to get a bride rep..
but i'd rather find a used version of a good seat, so what kinds of seats commonly come up on CL?

>>17078779

This! I am interested too. Especially if it doesnt look like a straight up boy racer style seat. Something more subtle.

Anybody with 6-speed NB can tell me how does the gearbox feels? in NA you basically get 4 short gears and 5th long, is the six speed similar in a sense that you get 5 short 1 overdrive?

If that's the case then i'm putting one in, na gearbox is already a blast to drive but adding one more fun gear should be even better, no?

So after 4 months I finally got the miata I paid $500 for, to run.

So... I have to advance the timing waaaay to much to get any sort of snappy throttle response... almost sounds like its going to die when I slam it... suggestions?

92 NA6

>>17079600
Why didn't you just buy a better one to start with?

>>17077115
lol im just kidding. i just think its funny that everyone asks you the same question over and over.

btw what wheels are those?

>>17079644
Because I only had $500, duh.

Interior and top were mint and aside from the engine being in pieces there was nothing wrong with it.

>>17079590

The final gear is always overdrive.

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I really want a ITB N/A setup, what advice can you guys give me for accomplishing this.
I dont want turbo lag and i dont want a supercharger on it.

>>17082126
not doing it

>>17082161
this

it's a lot of work and money for basically zero gain

>>17082161
why is that? is the torque increase too small? If it isnt getting above 140lb ft i would agree but id still like to hear why?

>>17082126
If your goal is throttle response and drivability over power gains, go for it. Otherwise there's not really anything to be gained over well sized plenum/TB setup.

>>17082126
>I dont want turbo lag

Then run a t28.

>>17082184
there isn't going to be an increase

if you want throttle response, just get a lighter flywheel

>>17082195
I ideally do want sharper response and a bit more torque but dont want forced induction or an engine swap.

>>17082205
Yea of course, thats a give in but i am talking about anything I can engine wise.

>>17082210
you're driving a 20 year old RWD econobox, there's not much you can do

ITB's will cost practically as much as the car is worth

This listing JUST popped up in a town really close to me. How likely is this thing to grenade on me at that price?

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/6102954798.html

>>17082238
Get it now you fool!

>>17082215
thats such a dumb thing to say, people drag race cars from 40 years ago. the miata is popular enough to have enough mods made to get some more power out of it.

>>17082238
Thats really nice for a 1.6 but I would very highly suggest at least going for a 1.8, youll greatly appreciate the bump in power and the torsen lsd

>>17082251
Is there a guide somewhere on shit to look for on these cars? I've always been looking for them but never actually gone and tested one out.

>>17082262
You're probably right but this car is a great price (I think) for how clean it is, and it's local and a super new listing.

>>17082083
Sometimes paying more up front saves you money in the long run.
I don't know what could be causing your problem, sorry.

>>17082263
It's a 92 so there's no possibility of SNC. Check for rust, but since it's in Oregon that shouldn't be an issue.

Worst problem you're likely to have is rotted bushings in the suspension because it's 25 years old, but that's not really anything to be worried about.

Ideally get it on a lift and try to move the wheels to see if the ball joints and tie rods are fine. You can probably take it to your local Midas or Big O or something for a quick check for a few bucks. Try calling your nearest store to see what there pricing is.

>>17082287
All good, did some tests, might be the afm. Drove it around the block a couple times, and it /seems/ fine. The only real issue I see at this point is the crank pulley not centering causing it to spin hella wobbly looking.

When installing the pulley it felt like it was too big and just wiggled on nose. Almost like it was just hanging of the key.

>>17082263
no lifter tick!! and the usual car checkup from my experience.

>>17082275
Honestly man youll regret it having to swap all the 1.8 running gear in if you want performance out of it, i would save up a few hunfred more and keep checking the new section until a clean 94+ shows up, offer the guy $2600

>>17082306
The thing is I don't think I'll need to swap in an entire new powertrain because I have easily accessible, really twisty roads near me. Even my SV650S feels a little overpowered up in the mountains, like I'm not even close to digging into the power of the bike, so I feel like a slightly slower but really clean Miata would do fine for me.

>>17078345
Get this:

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Radiator-Coolant-Filling-Funnel/dp/B01I40ZQWE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493080685&sr=8-4&keywords=spill+free+funnel

Put on radiator, fill it up with coolant so there's a bit in the funnel, turn on car, wait 15 minutes or so after it warms up, revving occasionally, turn the car off, put the stick in the funnel and take it all out, put radiator cap on.

Should be all good bro.

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>>17078779
I run bride reps and I love them

>>17082577
Don't get then if you are fat tho. I'm 6'2" and pretty slender but they are still tight af

>>17048632
How tf do u nigs negotiate so much off wtf did you say to reduce the price by $1200

>>17049148
Teach me the art of haggling desu

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>>17082577
What brackets did you use? What mods do you have done to your M?

>>17082577
>racing seat
>stock seatbelt
Why

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>>17082577
damn that does look comfy
>where do i get GOOD bride reps
>how much do they cost
>where do i get compatible rails
>is that thigh section adjustable? it looks like it can extend out
pls respond

>>17082628
Bring a legit mechanic with you, one with professional gear to do standard tests in front of the owner. It helps if he says "You'll need to spend X dollars to fix Y problem"

Never appear too eager to buy and that you'd be williing to walk away.

DO NOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR MONEY ON YOU. Bring enough to pay full price if you need to. But only keep the minimum amount you'd like to pay on you- keep the rest in the car you traveled there in. Tell them "This is all the money I have on me" and literally turn your pockets inside out.

You've now made the floor and that is the figure you are dealing with. Instead of haggling down from the asking price the seller is now haggling up from the money you have on you.

Tie the haggling up into how much longer they might have to wait for the money. "I could go borrow $200 bucks from a friend around the block and be back here in 10 minutes; or I could drive an 2 hours round trip over where the only branch of my bank is to get $500"

The farther away it seems like you will go- the less likely the deal is to get done. Seller is likely to be impatient and just take the $200+ ASAP...all of which is actually in your car.

>>17082838
because that's the safest you can be with that setup, since it works in tandem with your airbag
if you go for a 4 point harness, you'll submarine in the pedal box in a crash, and also get fuckbwd whiplash since you head snaps forward.
if you go for a 5 or 6 point, same problem, so you need a HANS device on a helmet to prevent it.

a 3 point is simple and works with your airbag to prevent all of the above on the street

>>17082933
Like a mechanic buddy or legit go to your mechanic and ask him to come with you?

>>17082933
Bring a friend with a gun too.

>>17082356
its more about the torsen diff and just higher quality parts, the roads i race on are really twisty too so having the best NA miata would require the torsen.

>>17082729
What are those turn signle covers called and where can i buy a set?
Do you have one routed to an intake?

>>17054275
dont you fucking dare. I've had my eye on that one for the past couple of days

>>17054275
>181k miles
>hmmmm

>>17082262
enough mods as in turbo or engine swap then yeah

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I went to a cars and coffee in my town and this dude in his Rx3 pulled up next to me.

Excuse the shit quality, I didnt take the pic.

>>17079809
oh lel, anyway they are Kosei k1's my dude

>>17082628
Ive seen so many cars on craigslist and haggled with so many idiots that I just got better at it. Also helps to do your research on the car. (forums n such)

The day I found the car and set up a meeting with the owner I did as much possible research on it.

>>17082638
see above

>>17083131
truth is I won't prob get it.

Looks sweet as fuck tho. You better get it anon.

>>17083258
181k is nothing imo.

>>17083096
Not my Miata unfortunately anon, but I want mine to look like that one. Those are turn signal intakes, and most are just for show and aren't actually ducted into anything. I can't find that exact one, the owner may have made it himself. The closest thing I seen like it are these http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=120927 but the signal lamp isn't a nice circle like that one is.

>>17082960
As legit of a mechanic as you can get...preferably someone who graduated from a school, is certified and/or works for a dealership.

When buying my Miata a few years back I found a Honda certified tech who had the day off and came with me. I drove him to and from the buy location he came with a bag of tools and testing stuff (particularly the diagnostic tester) and he tested it as well as test drove the car himself.

By the end of it I had a checklist of mostly small things wrong with the car that I was able to use to argue to bring down the price because they were things I'd need to pay for get fixed (the biggest of which was a recommended PCV valve replacement).

>>17082981
Not a terrible idea, but this goes into another tip. Depending on how "desperate" you are to buy the car...assess the seller himself. Ask them why they were selling it, what kind of life the car lived, what was the reason they owned the car, what they used it for, what they do for a living, what sort of person they are as a human- this sort of tells you what kind of person they will be to deal with and whether you can/should trust them.

At the end of the day sometimes its nice to feel like both people are walking away happy. You gave money to a good person who deserves it, and you walk away with the car you want.

>>17054171
Scrapyard I guess?

How would one change the pop up lights to squares? I hate the circles.

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>>17085473

http://www.diymiata.net/60-low-profile-4x6-headlights/

>>17047535
>instead of holding onto it
Because Miatas hold so much value amiright?

>>17085882
not the person you replied to but the point was so he (his son)

can drive it. you fucking idiot.

and as a matter of fact NA Miata are slowly but surely rising in value due to the amount of riced/rusted of pieces of shits that are being driven by teens who watch haggard garage

>>17053827
>>17062709
Very little. The cost is in the labor, which is nearly free if you do it yourself.

>>17060311
Each one adds 5hp

>>17085895
>as a matter of fact NA Miata are slowly but surely rising in value
Risen like a phoenix from $2000 to $3000 for a <1995 beater.

Which generation is the most autistic?

>>17085969
Owners: NA
Actual car: NC

>>17083445
I'm seriously considering it....

Seems like the right price, provided there's nothing fatally going on

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>>17086718
>1995 M Edition
>Black

>>17086742
Enlighten me, what's the problem?

>>17087059
>black
He's just racist

>>17087059
It was only available in Merlot Mica, so either the PO resprayed it black which wouldn't make much sense or it's not really a M Edition.

>>17087059
>>17087078
Yeah it's for sure no M, daisies instead of BBS plus it's black.

>>17087088
Huh, guess the owner doesn't have a clue what he's talking about then

>>17087078
>>17087088
>>17087158
use that to lowball the stupid ass owner

>>17087255
Exactly my thinking...

>>17056670
>performance can take a back seat
>miata
Was this a clever jab at all miata owners?

>day 2505, still no halfway decent NA for sale anywhere within 3 hours. May give up and search for MR2s.

>>17088617
lower your standards and look for no rust and low body damage as highest priority
mechanical issues are easy to fix

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>>17088617
Don't listen to the fags in the thread telling you NAs are only worth $3000 tops and try widening your search area.

anybody have any experience with fender braces? ive been thinking about buying those, subframe braces, shock tower braces, and rail reinforcement and eventually a butterfly brace

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Got shit on in the last /mg/ for my bumper cut. So. Have some more of her.

>>17088990
i personally think it looks pretty cool. wouldnt do it myself unless i really wanted to tho

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>>17089053
Thanks senpai. Im goin for a Detomaso Pantera-ish/ rally car vibe

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>>17089079
Made the tow hook myself. The arrow to it is dry erase. Says "send it" in honor of based Larry Enticer. Youtube him. Have a spare bumper from a junkyard pull too if i ever need it. Pic is from me n the boys rollin to a meet last weekend

>>17089079
the more i look at it the more i dig it, but id be afraid to do that to my miata as its my daily.
really need to get some tow hooks soon too

>>17049853
are you that annoying gingerfuck?

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>>17089127
I daily mine. But i take backroads to work at 4:30 in the morn. Also, you could do a more moderate cut, just the middle bit is the common one. Gives you better empeegees on the highway as the stock shape is like a rubbermaid parachute

>>17089079
>>17088990
i'm trying to figure out why i don't like it but also do at the same time and it's tough

i think, maybe, if there was a kind of skidplate leading up to it that covered most of the exhaust and suspension visible from the rear it'd look better

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>>17089178
B-but! My intention was to show off my shiny aftermarket exhaust and shox and the brace i cut myselffff! I feel like youd appreciate pic related

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ever since i started wanting a miata i'm suddenly seeing them everywhere

So gents, tell me what you think...

I have an NA6 but when push the accelerator it almost stalls, or in some cases outright stalls. It'll idle, and sometimes even start creeping up to around 1500 - 2000...

Seems like a faulty afm to me? What do you guys think?

>>17089152
howd you cut it? like whatd you cut it with

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>>17082851
>>17082577
PLS RESPOND

>>17089585
i measured across the bumper from the belt line, made marks with dry erase marker. then i masking taped it for a straight line and sliced it real careful with a zip disk on my dewalt angle grinder. be careful of the molten plastic while you cut. use gloves.

sup fags, help me find a nice NA for sale in California. Preferably around Lemoore

>>17089638
sonic motors vs3 is the seat. im running them as well. IIRC, abt $200 and come with rails. need to fab your own brackets to mount them tho. mines on the floor and i run with only a lower back pad.

>>17089665
hmm, i thought there were tons of semi-universal brackets out there that fit the miata?

>>17089677
i couldnt find a set that works with a bucket that doesnt also put you at higher than stock height. kinda defeats the purpose. the reason is because the bucket attaches at points higher than its lowest point, instead of the stock seat which mounts off the bottom.

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>>17089731
>>17089677
i couldnt find a set that works with a bucket that doesnt also put you at higher than stock height. kinda defeats the purpose. the reason is because the bucket attaches at points higher than its lowest point, instead of the stock seat which mounts off the bottom.

>>17089763
goddammit. didnt mean to send that twice. to really get low in the car with a bucket you have to cut out the middle of the mounting humps on the floor board and hammer the trans tunnel in a little bit to keep centered on the steering wheel

Just placed my order for a set of fm vmaxx classics. First upgrade going on the car. Never done this before. Hope I can get it right the first time.

hello, autotragic poorfag retard here

can u do donuts in a stock 1.6 NA with an open diff?

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>>17089343
fuck anon me too.

getting one next paycheck after saving for 6 months because i spend like a retard

Sure miatanon! Just gotta weld them gears! And have a spare diff for when your 1.6 ring n pinion blow in >a month. For any kind of reliable, long term sideways fun your gunna need to swap in the 1.8 rear end and get/make a locking diff

>>17091147
Above post was... for you.

>>17091427
can i daily a welded diff

>>17091434
Plenty of ppl do. Its really not ideal unless its for drift days at the track. Youre gunna go thru tires like nobodys business. Its gunna be cheaper in the long run to just get an lsd.