/mg/ miata general.

hey thats a sexy little car you got there and she it will fit bro man no worries

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>>17728129
Yes I ran 50s in the front on stock ride height and had zero rub

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205/50/15 yokohama s.drives on 15x8 6uls. tokico illuminas, flyin miata springs and rear tophats. No rub

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>>17728672
Goddamit man

>>17728672
not to bitch but on 15"s that's stock tire diameter.

>>17728678
>>17728672
Kek

>>17728640
love your rims. But are they 15? or 16?

>>17728678
>>17728672
BEGONE AUSTRALIAN

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Mah car is leaking oil through the CAS, i'm ordering a new ring asap. Question is, what is the best way to clean this filth?

Is the miata i4 a better indy offenhauser engine? ... what if I could buy an offenhauser engine, would it make my miata better? Hmm

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>>17728889
So what? Its more than enough rubber, especially for a summer tire. I dont do dumb shit like burnouts or rubbing curbs and the tread wear rating is 300. A smooth, quiet and grippy ride with as light, cheap, and strong a wheel as i could find. What size would you be on with a 15x8?

>>17729154
I need to know if bigger tires, 205/50/16's will fit.
Although i also asked about miata rubber in general so your answer was technically correct and relevant.

>>17728917
brake cleaner

>>17729200
Take out your fender liners. All they do is trap water and dirt and block you from cleaning out your front fenders.

>92 miata with a (probably) 95 engine and transmission
>aftermarket glass soft top
>aside from that, everything is stock and needs no work
>3500 "or best offer"
oh geez i really want to do it and finally get a miata but I really have no idea if I should or not

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Have you guys used braided brake lines? What about hawk hps pads? How are they? About to pick up some brake parts. My Miata doesn't see much autocross/track. I just want a street pad with more bite for the canyons.

>>17730292
3500 ain't bad for that in my area

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>>17728129
195/50 on 15x8.5

How do I get a decent 1.8 miata for 2k God damn it

>>17730353
either you don't or you get lucky.

>>17730309
Thing is, I don't have 3500 to spend on it. My budget is like 2500 with wiggle room and I have no idea how to haggle. The only cheaper options in my area are ones that either don't run or shouldn't be running.

>>17730309
I'll add that I can free up the money to buy this thing or make a decent offer, but I set a budget for myself and I really don't want to blow it but at the same time, I have no idea what I want to do right now.

I don't think I've ever seen v6 miata swaps as a thing, or straight 6. Why?

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>>17730518
They make swap kits for Honda J engines and Jaguar V6s, and I've also seen KLZEs, VR6s, 2JZs, and RBs in them.

>>17730538
Well dang. I'm getting ahead of myself, it'll be a solid 1k+ just to add 10hp with I/H/E.

>>17730518
>I don't think I've ever seen v6 miata swaps as a thing,

its because you didnt even bother searching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RM7qfje__U

>>17730582
I merely sought to generate discussion

i think I'm gonna buy an NC miata next year and drop 15 or so grand on it to swap in a 2.5l and supercharger + some other mods. Does 15k sound like a reasonable budget? It's like 3k for the engine, 5k for the supercharger (flyin miatas SC, but I'm not 100% if that works with the 2.5 engine), couple grand for suspension and tires and the rest for whatever.

>>17730665
you might as well just buy a secondhand corvette at that point

>>17730693
i dont want a corvette. i want a miata.

>>17730729
You're gonna drop 30k all in and end up with an ugly, worst gen miata with 300 whp.

>>17730611
How about I generate these nuts in your mouf you poofta

>>17730775
better than my alternative, which was to buy an rx8

>>17730782
Tell me about wheel upgrades

So I have a 1.6 and I want a 1.8 engine to put in it. would it be best to buy the engine from a junker or buy a 1.8 donor car from craigslist? I am going to be taking the engine to a machine shop

>>17730831

15x8 Enkei RPF1's or 15x8 Kosei K1's

>>17730917
yes.

>>17730954
thanks

>>17730917
how much do you want to spend?

>>17731308
<$800

>>17731422
good luck, you're gonna be waiting a while at that price

>>17728129
yes but expect rubbing on turns with inclines/declines
i have the same setup on my miata

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Strongly considering buying this car although I'd have to travel for like 4 hours to buy it, and I don't know how to drive standard yet.

What do you guys think? The section where the license plate sits looks misaligned on the left side, I haven't asked about the accident history yet but looks like it may have been rear-ended?

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1991-mazda-miata-170km-with/6267332575.html

What do you guys think, keep in mind price is in CAD so it's around 3.5k USD

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New clutch and flywheel in the shitbox

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Just coated my rear suspension with POR15, greased my poly bushings, and rebuilt my brakes.

how do i beat your nerds with my e30

>>17732658
Become double wishbone suspension

>Semi Trailing Arm rear suspension

LOL FUCKING PLEBIAN

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>>17732665
enjoy your broken pop ups

>>17732688
>Miata pop ups
>Ever breaking

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>>17732694
now you've activated my trap card

reply to this post or your pop ups will never work again

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Painted my new wheels

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Why didn't anyone tell me suspension is important. These things are the tits, can't wait for a 4 point and swaybars.

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>>17732706
Oo very nice, what steps?

I painted a non-auto thing recently myself.

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>>17732717
>Mfw I uploaded the PNG version like a fuckwit

>>17732717
Nice. I just scuffed the surface with 400 grit, applied a black spray can primer, then a color matched spray can of Montego Blue.

>>17732730
Intredasting. I need to redo my daisies, these g-loc pads are fucking savage on my OEM clearcoat.

So much dust.

>>17732743
Yeah you can get some really good results with cans IMO if you prep and apply properly.

>>17732757
I've got a gun/compressor, barely just cheaper to use that.
I wanna go with a really faint hammertone champagne gold/silver but idk how gaudy it'll look.

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Miata Rust Repair Saga part 1: The before

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>>17732782
Miata Rust Repair Saga part 2: outer skin removed, inner skin is solid.

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>>17732785
Miata Rust Repair Saga part 3: Cardboard template made

>>17730567
Ikr, sad state. Then you figure out just slapping on a turbo/intercooler and megasquirt, which is like 2.5-3k (properly) and living with a perfect balance versus slapping in an engine with 5x the potential but costs the same for an identical base power figure.

I'd fucking love an RB25 swap but my god the gas and aftermarket costs.

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>>17732789
Miata Rust Repair Saga part 4: Patch fabricated and welded, coated with undercoat

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>>17732793
The finale: Painted with color matched paint, no more cancer =)

>>17732793
Fuck, that's what I need to do - redo my bottom chip-coat. It's coming up grey with white-grey primer now.
I don't like the look of mudguards but now I'm reconsidering.

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>>17732796
Bonus: other side unpainted with my shit welds

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>>17732798
The black chip coat looks shit imo, I prefer body color.

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>>17732802
Could you stop dicking around and finish up the welding?

>>17732353
Looks like it's in really nice shape. 89-92 had something called a short nose crank which could create some issues. Something you might want to read up on.

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>>17732808
Yeah been thinking about that too. Been too lazy to install my GV front lip, want to get sideskirts done at the same time - I think redone black chipcoat and skirts would look tits.

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>>17732812
What's wrong with having an SNC?

>>17732830
The woodruff key can wear down in it's slot, causing sloppiness. The issue's far overblown though.

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>>17732830
What could possibly go wrong with having the entire crank nose resting on the clamping force of a torque to yield bolt that is reused by shitcunts when they do the timing belt?

What, I say, WHAT could go wrong.
Aside from an AC compressor coming loose, yanking the whole nose across some 300 thou runout and retarding timing 16~ degrees and jumping 4 teeth on the belt.

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Obviously its difficult to compare fairly because of age differences, but how did mazda do on the NC when it comes to rust? Is the problem still there?

>>17732832
Depends on your perspective. Far overblown? Yeah I guess. It's a non interference engine so there's no damage to be done when it does slip.
Unfortunately, if it does, the 660 fix isn't really a fix, it's a bandaid. The damage has been done.

The worst part is that if the bolt has been reused, it could be hundreds or thousands of Km/miles until it starts to slop. The car I bought just had its belt done, didn't start retarding until about 15,000km later.

Whats the steering wheel radius like on a miat?
One of the things I hate about my current car is how much I have to spin the wheel to get it to turn, its so unresponsive for a small car

>>17732852
It's very fast, idk the exact ratio but I do know the power steering rack is faster than the manual rack.

>>17732859
excellent

>>17732852
Can drive most of my way home with just forefinger and thumb on the wheel, elbow on the door.
I don't like freeway speeds with it much, feels way too tight/responsive.

Turning circle is great. Not sure if it helps, but I am running with 4 degree front caster.

>>17732852
1.75 centre to lock on powered rack, so 3.5 or thereabouts.

I get a smidge of outer hop at 95%-100% lock.

so what are you going to do to your miata today, friends?
im going to do a bumper cut and get my clutch resurfaced

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>>17733048
Continue waiting for a decent one to show up for purchase after failing to get the last two that I liked.

>>17730309
Go to rock auto I'm running the front stainless braided lines they're great like $15

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Found a nice clean mx5. No rust, paint in good condition. Softtop is in bad condition but it does not leak. Hardtop included. All in all shell is in REALLY good condition.

But while test driving it I found some problems:
- On revving after a cold start there was a little bit of black smoke. It was like a single ball of black smoke and then it was fine afterwards. Potential problems? Owner said it does not drink any fluids except gas. He also said this was a first start after a day or so.

- Valve cover is oil stained. Needs head gasket replacement?

- Somewhere in the back there is a metal noise coming from when applying throttle on low revs. I don't know if it goes away or exhaust simply masks it when it gets louder. Exhaust/heat shield vibration or diff failing?

Don't know what to do. :(

>>17733048
>get clutch resurfaced
If you're gonna drop the tranny, just fucking replace the clutch. The $50 you might save is nothing compared to the labor.

>>17730309
I have braided lines and hawk hps pads on my car.

Im not a huge fan of the HPS. They dont have very good initial bite until they get hot. They stop just fine, but they just don't have that bite.

I wouldn't recommend the HP+ either. My dad used to have those on his corvette and though they have great bite, they squeal when they're cold and dust like crazy. Not good for the street.

>>17733230
>Valve cover is oil stained
A bad valve cover gasket can lead to complete engine failure
I'd walk away, you have no idea how long the owner has let it remain in that state and what damage its done

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Just bought this. Am I part of the big meme now?

>>17733230
Unless you want to do a lot of engine work, avoid it. The black smoke is probably bad valve seals, but the valve cover gasket is an easy replacement to start with.

I get a similar metallic rattling when accelerating from low rpm, it could potentially be gravel caught in a heat shield or other component. Unless you feel a distinct vibration through the driveline at the same time, it's probably not the differential.

>>17734098
N is kind of the anti-meme, because being a more refined version of the NA makes it a better everyday car and less of a mild hassle that you put up with because it's entertaining, while also making it a better performance platform in general.

http://www.strawpoll.me/13726973

So, what is it /mg/?

>>17733048
I just touched up my rear alignment. The tow was out just a hair and some of the eccentrics loosened from drifting. Had to tighten those up to stop some noises.

>>17733976
How would a valve cover gasket cause engine failure?

>>17734177
all my money just goes into maintenance. My mod philosophy is that if it's broken, replace it with something performance oriented. Like when my clutch goes out, then I'll upgrade to a lightweight flywheel and better clutch.

>>17733242
i meant the flywheel. i fucked up

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https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mazda-miata-1stgen/6264462514.html

I'm honestly very tempted. I'm expecting some left over $$ from scholarship funds which would cover this.

>>17734649
make sure you inspect it super well, friend

>>17734657
because i'm a /mg/ newfag. what are some key things to look for aside from the obvious?

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>>17734674
i would say rust but NM is dry enough it probably wouldnt matter
other than that make sure everythings there and it runs. i made the mistake of buying a cheaper miata and i had to do a complete engine swap and im still sorting things out that i fucked up
it looks fine, honestly, just follow this guide but replace dealership with used

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Should I sell my Miata??

Was thinking $3500 obo...
>1999
>150,000 miles
>Hardtop
>Wheels/Tires
>Coilovers
>Aluminum radiator
>Interior 9.5/10 (leather was redone)


Only negative is that it has a restored title :( Was in a fender bender before I got it, just the front bumper was replaced.

No pic on computer so I screenshot my IG, quality luls

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>>17734814
Here was the interior when I bought the car.. looks same 2 years later, except I now have aftermarket 350mm steering wheel and a better shift knob.

Oh and the cars been painted since I bought it a few years ago

>>17734814
>Should I sell my Miata??
why dont you like it?

>>17734814
>>17734830
why the fuck are you asking us? Can't make your own decision ?

If you no longer want it sell it, if you still want it keep it. What is hard about this

>>17735299
>>17735332
I dont know bros. I love my Miata, just thinking of upsizing... maybe an SUV or truck. My original plans were to turbo the Miata and just have fun with it... but now I've been daily driving it for like two years since moving in with my gf (she takes my other car to work)...

I'm a big guy (6 ft, 200lbs) so its not the most comfortable, and there is speedbumps all over my apartment complex and all over work.. the worst part of a lowered Miata lol

idk :(

>>17735355
Also, do you bros think $3500 would be a good asking price?

>>17735355
>asks 4chan to make life decisions for him
>lives in an apartment complex
>gf takes advantage of him
>bros
poor beta

>>17734814
swap to stock wheels or find some cheap beaters on CL that don't look awful. you could resell that set easy. also if you have a soft top you could take the hard top off and sell separate. restored title people are going to jew you like I would.

>>17735355
buy a shitbox daily and keep the Miata, that's what I did. I could only handle daily driving the Miata for so long.

>>17735355
>Gf drives your car
>Giving up your fun car for a crossover to make her happy
>Being this beta

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>royal purple in the gearbox

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What do you guys think about this color? I'm going to look at this car tomorrow but idk i'm not a fan of this basic gray.

>>17736755
Ford motorcraft gear oil is better

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>>17737029
Motorcraft sucks Gatorade is better

>>17736937
If shit is all over the walls and smells horrible, does it really matter whether it's lighter or darker brown?

ie

Who cares, how does it run and does it have the equip you need?

Also if the shit is very dark brown it means you've got internal bleeding and there's blood in the stool. Seek a medical professional if you experience this

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Oh, you were expecting Miata?
Too bad, it's just Matiz

>>17730538
Honda K24A2 swap is the best swap in town right now.

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What do you think /o/

>>17738142
I love that time of year

is the ND cheaper to track than the NA?

>>17734649
>owned by a mexican
Not even once. He has money to put those hideous misfitting tail lights on but probably never bothered to change the oil.
Also, read up on the short nose crank issue with the oldest miatas.

Also kekking that he thinks this car is
>really rare

>>17738342
Hmm when you figure that the ND will set you back about 25k more than buying an NA, and all other costs such as entry fee, gas and a roll bar and racing helmet are the same, the I would say yes, the ND will cost about 20-25k more to track.

>>17734649
It's a salvage title. Stay away.

Bought a 01 Miata today.

Needs inspection next month and it has a P0420 code...
Also the climate vent directional control dial is broken.

Any help?

Thinking of putting a de fouler on the rear O2 sensor.

>>17738142
tell me if your wheels crack

i've talked to 2 dudes at autox with K1's and they said they cracked em

>>17738805
i'v heard about that happening to these wheels but mine seem to be fine so far... gonna daily this thing in the winter tho, in new England just gonna put steelies on insetad of swapping rubbers.

How 2 get mold and musky smell out of miat so I can invite girls for a drive?

It smells like an old man's socks atm

>>17738142
>>17738957
Where in New England are you?

>>17739079
Thats not a Miata specific problem. Thats a car problem that you can easily figure out if you use google

>>17739111
Massachusetts

I don't know crap about tires/wheels, if I'm getting 15x8 for my 91, what tires can fit on them?

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>>17739079
Lol that feel. Even after a wash, it comes back naturally. I don't eat or do anything remotely gross in my car either.

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anyone have or know where i can find the factory service manual for a 1990? I've only ever found 1991 on. i know some stuff is different, like 1st half of 1990 they used a different clutch slave cylinder, and 1992 they changed to the long nose crank. is there anything else different between the first few years i should know about?

Is it possible to make a first gen Miata look like a man's car? The design of the face just screams "car that girls would think is cute and is thus incredibly gay".

>>17732830

Gradual loss of power until the car becomes literally undriveable. Then it's new engine or new crankshaft.

I know from experience.

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>>17739441
How about this one.

Also stop being so insecure.

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>>17739441
Minus too much stance tho.

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Alright, which one of you is this? I very much may want to buy your car.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/miata-mazda-mx5/6229967518.html

>>17739441

It's meant to look like a British sports car. One needs to think British to wear it.

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>>17739441

You have to stop being American.

>>17739348
My car smells like a mixture of vinyl, oil, and gas. I love it.

>>17739343
205/50 or 225/45

What might cause a soft metallic ringing in a 93? Sounds like it's coming from up front and to the right down under while driving. I don't know what "transmission issues" sound like on a manual car so I'm worried. It seems independent of whether the clutch is engaged or disengaged, just at really low RPM / speed. Appreciate any insight.

>>17740112
yoooo that happens in my Miata as well.

I think it seems its more of an annoyance than a critical issue.

Im unsure tho

>>17740112
Are you talking about lifter tick?

>>17728672
>>17728678
Sure is flyin

>>17740837
nah not lifter tick.

its like a metallic pinging

>>17734688
Same here. Bought one for $1700 and I've spent over 3k fixing it up. Should've sprung the extra 2k for an M-edition I had my eye on instead

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>>17735355
Lift it up a bit and tell your gf to get her own car , damn. You've been living with her for 2 years and she doesn't have a car yet?

Put yourself first dude.

I'm thinking of buying a Miata. I just sold my foxbody. The manual drive could get annoying sometimes with hills and stop and go LA traffic. Will people make fun of me if I buy an automatic? Is it easy to turn an automatic Miata manual? Or are miatas gutless that an automatic will bore me to death in being so slow?

$1000 no start vs. $3000 run and drives? I would like something that doesn't leak when it rains, but all of them seem to have a broken will Dow in the soft top.

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Hi, I could get a free miata and I'm considering if it's a good idea given I couldn't really pay for the maintenance if things got too ugly, let alone do any work on it myself given I have no idea about cars.

It's a 1.6L NA, has around 200k km (~120k miles), is a bit beaten up, and has a series of annoying things. Mostly rattling noises.

One thing I'm specially concerned about is how heated the center part (console, side walls besides the legs, stick/cupholder area). For example, if I took a CD out after driving it for a while the CD would be hot. If you put something in the pocket below the CD player, it would get hot after a while too. If you touch the side walls with your legs, it's hot. If you place your hands some distance above the stick/cupholder area, you can feel the warmth going up.

Is this normal on this model? If not, any idea what the problem might be, and how expensive/serious the issue is?

Market the area I mean in red in a photo found on the internet.

>>17741706
Completely normal, just needs some insulation installed. Or just leave it.

My 2001 does this too

>>17741785
Thanks.

Is this something that develops over time, as they age, or do cars do it from the beginning?

I'm going to be buying a 2013 Club edition later this week. Any tips for buying a car through a dealership, it's my first time

Is it possible to get a good miata for 2000-2500 still, seems like they are going up and up in price.

>>17738556
To be fair, it's New Mexico, there's literally nothing out there except 'MURICAN TRUCKBOATTRUCKS

>>17741801
usually it occurs because the rubber shifter boot that seals the transmission away from the driver is torn open and allowing heat from the transmission and exhaust pipes to enter the cabin. You remove the center console and replace the boot. Keep in mind your legs are always going to be warm because they are riding next to the exhaust.

>>17740905
Take a video

Those of you who daily Miatas, can you tell me your experiences? My commute to work consists of nearly entirely highways and I live in a midwest state with terrible drivers. I have to say, that does make me anxious. I don't really car about backseats or cargo, but I kinda care about not dying. There's also so pretty awful ice when the time comes, along with some pretty terrible salt to go with it.

>>17742687
As an NZer, my commute is just fine. Never snows.
Just enough pep to pull off overtakes so long as it's on a decline.
Though, I see little dollar signs come off my rear wheels every time I find a roundabout.

On a serious note, you will not take kindly to the road noise - there's not much you can do about it aside from stripping the 1 thou thick carpet and laying down some method of vibration reduction. They are not quiet, nor is the wind noise without a hard top.

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biggest tire for a 15x7 ?

>>17742697
To make matters worse, any suspension upgrade in any way will add to road noise and/or drivetrain transmission.

>>17742101
Could the heat damage the car over time, or is it nothing to be concerned about beyond the slight discomfort?

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>>17742884
Slight discomfort.
>>17742101
Wrapped my downpipe after cutting off the 'shield'. Huge difference.

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>car scrub
>have stock NB
>want to do track days
>have 800 quid to spend on tuning
What should I do to get my mx5 as fast as possible within my small budget?

>>17743397
Tires

>>17743482
was considering this
any recommendations?

>>17743486
BFG rivals are good

>>17742704
Idk like a 205 50 r15?

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My neighbor wants $300 or he's gonna junk it

>>17743486
RE71R's are the tires of choice right now if they're available in your size

>>17744068
>>17745092
you guys got any recomendayshes for tires with white lettering? that shit makes me cum when put on miats

>>17745097
Any tire you want and a can of spray paint

>>17745067
Worth it for the hard top alone. Get that shit, fampai.

>>17745112
Thats effort

>>17745067
>300
even if it doesnt work, 300 is good for parts

What gen miata should I get with a 10k budget? Going to be my DD if that helps.

>>17745215
NB

>>17745188
Use a paint marker then. Can you color between the lines or is that too hard for you?

>>17745188
so pay someone to do it you lazy piece of shit

>>17745222
Thanks is there any particular year or trim I should look for?

>>17745409
That's debatable but I prefer the 99-00 NB's. The NB2 (01+) requires premium gas for like a 5hp increase which is stupid, and the NB1's are a bit lighter and the engine is easier to tune if you want to go that route. The main benefit of the NB2 is it looks a bit better and has better seats, but bumper/headlight swap or seat change isn't hard.

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I'm interested and I like the looks. Redpill me on this /mg/

How is reliability?
Maintenance?
Front engine vs Mid/rear engine?
Whats the 3 things that sets this apart from all other cars for you, other than aperance?

>>17734814
Nevada? I'll give you 3k for it.

>>17745331
>>17745316
cant you just tell me

>>17745643
You're really asking, are there any good tire brands that have white text on the side?

(But I'd back them up, just go with what you like/ have and paint the white you desire)

>>17745643
yes

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112 c.i. of furyyyy.

>>17745582
toyota tier
toyota tier
Miatas are more like MR cars in that they understeer more often and only oversteer when you're near the limit and don't have much room to save shit. The 50/50 weight distribution and short wheelbase can and has helped the rear grip in the middle of a slide and sent the car snapping in the opposite direction. Put an LS in it to remedy this problem.
They are cheap, they were cheap, they will be cheap

I'm buying an NA6 on monday, any good places i can find a hard top besides craigslist?

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Not sure if this is the appropriate thread to ask about this, but I'd like to know about the rims in this miata. I really like them, although the chrome part might be a bit too much out there for me.

Do you know what model they are? If they are cheap or expensive, heavy or lightweight, sturdy or flimsy? Also, how do you call rims that have so much backset?

Thanks

>>17747317
Work Equip 03's, about £400 per wheel and nice quality. Made to order in your choice of width and finish for the centres and rims.

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>>17745067

>modded headlights

Shhh the pain is over. Time to rest.

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Met another NA while I was up in Seattle. Mine on the right.

Just bought Chinese Nankang all season tires for my Miata for $55 a peice.

What am I in for?

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Hey /mg/
This picture is so fucking comfy looking it's convincing me I want one
I'm a single pilot looking for something I can commute between airfields in, I pack light so space isn't a huge issue, no gf to complain about road noise or comfort so I can throw a spare bag in the other seat.

Other than being a black NA with a hardtop, what makes this look so perfect? How can I steal this look?

Also I'm a 6'0 hungry skeleton, will I fit? Or am I too tall?

>>17748972
Some shitty tires

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>>17732838
Come brother, together we are invincible.

>>17745067
where in california are you?
>>17749041
probably the wheels and bodykit that complete the look for you. you'll fit just fine unless you have an abnormally long torso.

>>17748972
Easy drifts. I run shitty Dunlop all seasons on the rear of my NA and it's a drift machine.

>>17749041
Looks like that NA just has a front lip, coilovers, hard top, Advan(?) wheels, tow hook, and it's the Japanese model so it has the round blinkers on the front fenders. Oh and the wing mirrors are aftermarket as well.
I'm 6'1 170 lbs with long legs and I fit fine.

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>>17749119
>>17749273

Cheers on the how-to, and the height advice!

>>17745067
i would give 400$ for the hard top alone. go for it!

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Hey eurofriends, where can i find a cas o-ring for my NA6? I could only find one at gomiata but the shipping is $65 goddamn it!

>>17749933

Why not go to the dealer? I think I paid $6-8 for mine.

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>>17749041
I'm 6'0 and 160lbs and fit perfectly in my Black NA

only people that are above 6'3" will have a problem fitting in one of these. They aren't as small as you think. Especially when Compared to a suzuki cappuccino or autozam az-1.

>Other than being a black NA with a hardtop, what makes this look so perfect? How can I steal this look?

The lip and wheels. Also the fact that its wet makes it look better.

>>17750144
I've hit my head once. But also I usually have the top down when Im driving it so yeah I dunno what to tell you.

Does anyone know where I can get crank pulley bolts for a 1999 NB? I broke two of them and no one online seems to carry the bolts.

>>17745643
check out treadwear
https://youtu.be/Kvd0uRljLmg

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bros

how do I convince my dad that an NA is better than an NC

He's mostly worried about the higher maintenance costs of an NA.

>inb4 get a job buy your own car etc
It'll take a year's worth of part time wages to afford car + insurance. he's being very kind so why not.

>>17750600
why not nb?

>>17750661
I hate the way it looks. Sorry, that sounds like a shit excuse I know.

But he wasn't swayed by the NB anyway, he had the same complaints with it as he did with the NA - "too old" / "more maintenance than an NC" etc

>>17750678
hmm. well idk if this would help but the nc really isn't that much of an improvement over the nb

and sucks that you don't like it, i love the look of the nb. maybe it's just my rx-7 fetish speaking, but i love those curves :^)

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>>17750687
Doesn't the NA borrow more from the RX7 than the NB? I always thought the popups make it look quite similar, at least from the front.

He doesn't care about which model performs best desu, it's all about maintenance costs with him.

I'm just a little hesitant with the NC because I heard it gets a bad rap, especially stuff about it being 200kg heavier / worse steering feel. I figured /mg/ would know best!

>>17750723
the pop up headlights make them look similar, but the rx7-style indentations in the hoods and sides of the car showed up in the nb and weren't there in the na.

Most people here are too poor to own an NC anyway lol

>>17750723
All miatas are pretty reliable. Yeah the NA is old but parts are super common and cheap for the most part. Anecdotal, but my 1990 has only had one failure (clutch slave cylinder) in 10 years of ownership.

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>tfw you buy another Miata
'90 with 135k and it runs great, has the soft top frame but not one on the car. Came with a brand new top and a hard top with smashed glass.

It's not my daily so I'm going to set it up for hardcore autox and some track days (none near me so I'll have to travel)

>>17728889
stock is 14 though?

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>>17750749
IIRC it was the same designer for FD/NB.

>Want to get some new wheels
>6UL's gonna cost me a grand to import even if I can dodge import duties
>RPF1's are about 450 per corner
>Don't like the look of Advanti 719's

Fuck

>>17752050
Are you getting 15x8? What country are you in

>>17734649
>rare
>salvage

Walk away anon

Check santa fe, there's a 91 and a 95 for reasonable prices

>>17752118
Thinking about 15x8 yeah, NZ.
Might have to settle with 15x7, but then I don't see much point in spending almost 2k on tyres/rims for fuckall grip increase for glorified intersection blasting.

Hi guys, I have an annoying buzzing/vibrating sound when I reach around 3.5k-3.8k rpm. Any idea what it could be? Im not very mechanically inclined btw

>>17752341
In every gear?

Could be most anything. What about at 1.5-2krpm? What about 7k? If you can hear anything at 7k.

Try locate the general area.
https://www.miata.net/garage/noises.html

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>mfw cas o-ring is getting shipped
>mfw i will stop that oil leak once and for all
>mfw i feel good for taking care of mah mode of transportation
Should order spark plugs and wires while i am at it.

>>17752345
Scroll down to exhaust, btw. Seems to be the most visited question.

>>17752348
Did you get OEM CAS oring?
I would _highly_ recommend a viton o-ring.
The OEM ones seem to be made of recycled condoms folded over 9000 times. My OEM (1990 B6ZE) oring failed twice in 2 replacements a year apart each. Viton is going on 5 years.

>>17752359

Indeed it is a viton.

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>>17752386

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>>17752398
(Hey man I'm off to bed, you take care anon <3)

>>17749041
rear guards look rolled

>>17752345
I think its every gear but I cant say for sure, and its only at that specific rpm.

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the only miatas in my price range in my area are the disgusting dark green ones.

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>>17752923
kek, itfb

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>>17752923
Just sand it off and roller on some acrylic

$70 and looks better than rattlecan
Pic related

>>17753379
that is a shit paint job, kys

>>17753410
U first bby ;)

>>17753429
saucy

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Im 6'1" and 250lbs, will i fit in a NA miata? ive heard about foamsectomys and changing the steering wheel but is there any other way to make it comfortable for me as a big guy?

>>17753898
im 6'1" and i fit in an na fine, but im a skeleton so
the best weight reduction is a gym membership

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>>17753915
>the best weight reduction is a gym membership
Thats some funny shit right there, I dont have a job so no money to get a membership, the miata is a graduation gift

>>17753898
your height doesnt matter because 6'1 isn't tall in a miata.

Your fat ass needs to lose weight tho.

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>>17753987
Is dieting a meme or do i just run/lift weights?

>>17754000
Eat fewer calories than you burn
Literal science
Use the saved food money to buy handling upgrades

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>>17754074
what could be some cheap stuff to fix for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for under $10/day?

>>17754085
Jesus I dunno
I'm a skeleton trying to gain weight
My diet is mostly sausages at the moment

>>17754102
So would i fit at my current stage if i did a foamsectomy and new steering wheel?

>>17754145
Why don't you look for sale on your local craigslist. Like nearby your house sit in it and figure out if you fit in it instead of asking us.

I'm 6'0 150lbs and fit perfectly.

Also you want a new steering wheel but you just said above you dont have any money/a job.

You know when you get a new steering wheel. Assuming its going to be aftermarket, you're going to need to buy more than the steering wheel right? Are you underage or just stupid?

Bought a hardtop, 1.8 nb engine with vvt, fuji lsd, two set of wheels from 1.6 and 1.8, some momo wheel, whole nb exhaust system, and shitload of small stuff including car jacks, jerry can and https://www.flyinmiata.com/nb-shock-conversion-kit.html

all for $1400
s-c-o-r-e

>>17739441
If it bothers you this much, you're gay.

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>>17752923

That color is the best miata color tied with white.

so I bought a 94 Miata in california, and I love the thing to death but the rubber weather strips by the passenger and driver windows are dry rotted and theres surface rust underneath.
what do, miatabros? what do I get for replacement/how, and how do i fix the light rust before putting on whatever I replace?

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Just took this moments after the eclipse, but unfortunately moments before washing it.

I did some hectik dirt donuts right after taking it wooo - I couldn't see shit.

>>17754522
>white

you what?
best miata colors are mariner blue, laguna blue and british racing green and that's non disputable

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Norway is sexy as fuck.

Hey guys, i found a 1990 miata for sale with absolutely zero rust and almost a perfect exterior (paint on the bumper is a littler faded and a few dings). Only problem is that it has a rebuilt title. Is that alright or should i kill myself because i cannot find a miata under 3k?

>>17754587
>forgets about classic red.

>>17755993
Also it has 156k miles on it.

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>>17754606
Fucking awesome.

>>17728889
No, its not

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>>17739500
Headlights looks depressed

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>>17755998
'tis a nice colour.
Pity it has a +50% oxidation rate.

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Mfw I need to take my miat up a hill and take photos.
Mfw the trip to one will get it all muhfuckin dusty.

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How is the sound in the miata I wondered?

Is sound isolation good or...?
At least reasonably easily doable?

>>17756285
I think what he meant was on the bigger wheel, the sidewall measures the same as stock. But he could just be retarded. Either way, its still more rubber, with better wear and tread pattern.

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>>17757236
Another plus is that it fills in the wheel arch while performing better than lowering thru suspension(stance). Pic semi related.

>>17757228
Ricky chain driven plastic japanese motorcycles are quiet rides with nothing but the calming roar of the wind in comparison. Everything fucking rattles.

>>17757228
As an owner of a '92 miata I can tell you directly that this anon: >>17757272 is dead wrong.
It's louder.
I generally don't drive above 55 mph/90 kmph because of the noise levels.
With hardtop / softtop / open with/without windblocker: It's always noisy up to the level that you can't have a conversation with your passenger. cruising at 40 mph/65 kmph is just bearable.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mazda/auction-1391994890.htm

Should I buy guys?

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>Ad says 'ABSOLUTELY RUST FREE'
>scroll down
>this pic
??????

My '91 Miata's clutch catches extremely high up the pedal. It's probably 1-2" down (90% up in the travel). The clutch does not slip at all and the car runs great. Is this indicative of anything going wrong?

>>17757973
I mean, depending on the state, and if there's rust on the undercarriage, that's not really any rust. Literally could take that off by scrubbing it and repainting with touch up

>>17758709
I beg to differ. That's perforating rust bubbling up under the paint on the rocker box and that pinch weld looks like it's being pushed open by by rust. Couple that with the fact that rust is always at least three times worse than what you see and you've got a big repair if you want a nice car.

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Took my baby to get her all cleaned up. A nice wash, vacuum, armor-all all trim and plastic, conditioning of the leather, shining the wheels. A clean Miata is a happy Miata!

>>17758764
>mfw to miata baby to pamper and call my own

>>17758764
>>17759106
no*

Driving up to look at a 2013 MX5 Club this weekend. If I like it I'm gonna buy it, but its a huge step down in terms of size from my F-Body. Anything I should know about owning a Miata before I buy one?

So there are 2016 ND sport miatas for close to 21k around my area... is that a bad idea?

One is a manual lease so i'm avoiding that one... but other than that I'm not sure

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MR2 SW20 or a Miata?

>>17759144
answering my own question, sport are shit because you don't get the seats, wheels, lsd, etc

only 1 club for 21k even remotely close

>>17759229
miata

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HE6py5HL_c

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>>17759293
Why

>>17759310
sw20 will kill you
miata wont

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>>17759318
ok thank u

>>17728129
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mazda-miata-brg-special/6263207967.html

Damn, first time ever seeing one of these for sale in my area. That wood interior is hot, shame it's priced so high

>>17759348
>50k miles
>original and taken care for

it wont sell for $9500 exactly but the owner will sell it for over $7k for sure.

You don't want something like. Its too nice.

>Damn, first time ever seeing one of these for sale in my area.

Do you mean a BRG miata or just an NA miata bc there are plenty of NA miatas in your area that would make better DD's.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-mazda-miata/6272726299.htm

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1997-madza-miata/6243859014.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mazda-miata/6270874104.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mazda-miata/6265617921.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mazda-miata/6260534899.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mazda-mx-5-miata/6257358521.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/miata-72k/6256024434.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mazda-miata-mx5/6256922009.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/92-miata/6242846342.html


https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/91-mazda-miata-ltd-edition/6269826730.html

Is there a way to make an NA Miata look like something a girl wouldn't want to drive? Tired of women thinking my car is 'cute' or wanting to 'take it for a spin'.

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>>17759407
Stop being insecure or alternatively stop shitposting as you are just pretending to own a miata and projecting your insecurities on to a chinese cartoon board. Post your car.

>>17759417
I don't have any pictures and it's currently in the shop. I assure you I am not pretending.

So, any answers to my question? Or should I just sell it and buy a muscle car?

>>17759425
Get a lower body kit...paint it pink...chicks'll hate fuck you for it...

>>17759134
What do you usually transport in your f body that is too large for an NC?

>>17759229
SW20 is cool because easy V6 swaps and 5th gen 3sgte is pretty cheap to import

>>17759318
Miata can still kill you. Invest in a roll bar

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>>17759425
>I don't have any pictures and it's currently in the shop. I assure you I am not pretending.

yeah you don't have a Miata you're just a troll. my suggestion is to kill yourself.

>>17759536
Nothing really, thats why I'm considering it. Really my gripes with it come down to no spare tire and the interior feels really cheap, especially the radio, considering I can get an ATS around the same price.

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>>17759569
Just get AAA and don't drive on the shoulder, you'll be fine. I kinda like the interior desu. ND did it better though.
The ATS is a completely different car, way more luxury oriented

revlimiter gauges
worth it or not?

>>17759982
>Aesthetic mod

Nah

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>>17739441
Of course, anon!

>>17759998
well, let me rephrase
revlimiter gauges, how's the quality?

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https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mazda-miata-sale-or/6268530799.html

do i

>>17759834
How is road noise in the NC with the convertible Hard top? Will it kill me every time I need to do a 500 mile trip to and from my parents place in the country?

>>17759106
>>17759109
One day you will find a miata to call your own, good luck finding her!

>check insurance rates
>Miata is literally cheaper than anything else I could put in
>shit box rangers are like $5 more
>super ancient pickups are the only things cheaper
>civics are like $40 more
>a miata is an actual legitimate choice for a vehicle
well I never expected that for sure.

>>17759405
Just meant BRG, but why wouldn't I? Frankly if i wasn't a poorfag with college debt id totally offer him a flat 6.5 and try to get to 7.5

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Fell for the meme so hard I did not notice the clutch is failing on the test drive.

What parts do I need to change when doing a clutch job? Is it just the clutch are there any other parts that need changing?

>>17762217
Maybe is only the slave cylinder, is a common issue on the miatas, is very cheap and easy to replace.

>>17762217
Really pretty, nice

>>17762292
Probably the easiest thing you'll ever do on a miat. Changing fuses under the dash is harder by a large margin.

>>17762363


Pls

>>17762217

enjoy the baby snek

>>17762419
no. do the research yourself or next time use the catalog and post it in here.

Anyone changed a clutch on axle stands? Going to attempt to do it this weekend. How much of a cunt is it going to be?

>>17762912
It's going to be a bitch, you're not going to have a good time. I recommend following Greg Peter's guide on doing it if you're doing it on jack-stands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hZoVt-QRI

What to do if a Miata has lived most of its life next to the shore and its all rusty? The guys at the autoshop showed me its underneath and rust had spread all the way from the chassis to the exhaust to everywhere.

They said bringing it to factory conditions would probably be too expensive, and that the car could work fine for another 20 years until the rust eats it completely.

Does this sound like something that could be accurate? Is rust something to worry about?

>>17761554
I'm paying $21/mo for my 2001

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This weekend I met up with the Appalachian /o/ group and took on the Dragon. Drove back home and then the next day drove out out again for the eclipse and hit the Dragon again. Had some clutch slippage after a run, but it didn't occur again. Now my clutch pedal has some resistance at the very end of its travel and the disk feels like it's been glazed. Gonna take a look tomorrow.

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