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morr

25th August 2010, 16:03

Not my personal doing, but I had a company come and replace my windshield. (explanation here (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=389192)).

http://i38.tinypic.com/2qtvjia.jpg

OCD

25th August 2010, 21:05

Put on the shift and ebrake boots. I still have to attach the collar to the boot though.

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Mobile%20Uploads/0825001622b.jpg

chad1

26th August 2010, 05:17

Polyurethane bushings from flyin miata, bushings are always a pain in the ass to install but flyin miata sent plenty o grease and it was a breeze :P !... couldn't be more happy with the ride quality. the thing before this 2 weeks ago was my Ultrashield spec miata seat from vick racing outfitters, custom welded to the factory seat rails courtesy of new business owner, Joey. http://vro.com/

AKADriver

26th August 2010, 11:35

Took off my Koseis with two ok, one bald, and one flat Kumho ASX and threw on stock 14s with mostly-worn Falken ZE512. Between these two mild all-season tires the Falkens are the better dry tire, it seems. BFG GForce Sports (not all-seasons!) are going on the Koseis as soon as they arrive.

This is Tire Week for me, as I also replaced the tires on my bicycle. :D

mwillis3

26th August 2010, 14:28

Lokrien,

What do you mean by,

"I did the hvac cool/warm flapper door adjustment and it really seemed to help. AC was much cooler running tonight."

What is the hvac cool/warm flapper door adjustment? Is there a write-up somewhere? I haven't found it in the Garage section.

AKADriver

26th August 2010, 20:38

What is the hvac cool/warm flapper door adjustment? Is there a write-up somewhere? I haven't found it in the Garage section.

It is in the garage, just not under an obvious name:

http://www.miata.net/garage/heater_cable.html

You can adjust the heater control cable, often it's out of adjustment and won't fully close the door over the heater core, leading to warm air coming out of the vents at all times.

mwillis3

27th August 2010, 16:57

Thank you AKADriver. Good to know.

Second question...is there a how-to covering a bypass of the coolant line to/from the core from the back of the engine? I would like to stop that part of the circulation for the summers here in Phoenix.

morr

27th August 2010, 19:07

My front lip was all banged up, so I painted it flat black to match the top.

http://i36.tinypic.com/rbbods.jpg

Dragonfighter

27th August 2010, 22:53

I put a Roadstersport III muffler on my 2000 today. Started it up with the baffle in, then took it out. It'll probably stay that way, I love the sound, nice deep, mellow tone. Steady-state throttle, you don't notice the sound much at all, no drone, but get the revs up and it really barks at you. It took me about 20 minutes to remove the OEM and get the new one in place. I took a long, thin flat blade screwdriver and pried the rubber mounts off the muffler hangars, "greased" the hangars on the new muffler with GoJo hand cleaner and slid them on. The muffler came with a gasket and new bolts. I left the ring gasket in place from the OEM, put the new flat one in place, and reused the studs and nuts from the OEM setup. No leaks. The inlet on the new muffler is about 1/2" larger than the OEM pipe.

I swear it feels better on the bottom end, seems to rev more freely. My imagination, or do others feel the same way?

woof359

28th August 2010, 00:33

we just got back from doing the circle tour around Lake Superior, fantastic weather allowed us to keep the top down most of the way. started in Bayfield Mn and ended up in Two harbors.:thumbs:

wrusprod

28th August 2010, 00:51

Drove her all day and night..it was a beautiful day in Southeastern Michigan!

Triple88A

28th August 2010, 01:32

leaving at 3 am to go get my adaptronic installed and dynotuned. :P

hodja

28th August 2010, 05:29

hit 125 mph last night and the top was down! what a feeling... btw we have no speed limit on some highways ;)

one-niner

28th August 2010, 06:19

hit 125 mph last night and the top was down! what a feeling... btw we have no speed limit on some highways ;)
Maybe it's about time I took the short trip to Germany to find out what my 10AE could do on the Autobahn (also no speed limits on many routes).

- Tom

99TwiBlue

28th August 2010, 08:26

Replaced my clutch at 151,834 and added Ford Synthetic MTF.

CheapWhine

28th August 2010, 22:51

I checked the local laws, and I can't find anywhere saying I can't modify the plate's sizeI hope you're right.. :D

CluckyRN

28th August 2010, 23:08

Gave her a bath and detailed her inside and out last night. Wanted to wax her today, but the rain decided otherwise. Maybe tomorrow...

Treknwil

29th August 2010, 00:46

Did quite a bit today! Fixed the Security system( what I fixed, the motor that locks the doors had no linkage on it so I added a strap that raped around the lock push/pull linkage and now the doors lock and unlock, I added a LED status light to the system and mounted it just above the stereo, moved the valet button to a more secure location, and programed a new key fob.) After finishing that we headed off to Calistoga Ca.( bout an hour trip there ) to pick up a heat shield and glove box from a guy on Craigslist, paid $20 for each item. Drove home( of course with the top down its about 83degress f. ) after we got home my wife swapped out the glove box and key lock. I cleaned up the heat shield,but didn't install it yet. In stead I washed the car and then conditioned the roof with Meguiars rubber & vinyl conditioner & cleaner, what a difference it made, then foamed the tires and cleaned the rims, man is it looking good!

Here are pics of LED light and the roof and after its all clean:D

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/FJCruisin/Mid%20life%20crisis/IMG_5487.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/FJCruisin/Mid%20life%20crisis/IMG_5464.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/FJCruisin/Mid%20life%20crisis/IMG_5484.jpg

Mark Booth

29th August 2010, 03:48

Cleaned the throttle body in my quest to smooth out the last bit of rough idle. It helped, but I think I'm going to run some Seafoam through the intake.

Then, this evening, went for an 8pm - midnight drive with 30 other Miatas on the SDMC 'Moon Over Miatas' event. Enjoyed delicious NY style cheesecake at the casino at the end of the run. Then I put $20 in a slot machine, ran it up to $43.94, cashed out, and left! :)

Mark

one-niner

29th August 2010, 14:03

Picked up a custom made plate to cover the gap after I removed the spare tire. Thank you Bjarne and Jeppe.

- Tom

AKADriver

29th August 2010, 16:18

Got my new BFG GForce Sports on my Koseis and got them back on the car. For the first time since buying the car in 2005(!) I have summer tires on it. :rolleyes:

pbsdaddy

29th August 2010, 18:51

"hit 125 mph last night and the top was down! what a feeling... btw we have no speed limit on some highways"

When I lived in Izmir, Hodja, enforceing speed limits was not a big priority anyway. Welcome to the group and keep that "sport araba" running strong.

Triple88A

29th August 2010, 21:21

woot what a weekend, saturday mourning i woke up at 2:50am to drive to south indiana 330 miles away. Got there at about 9:30 (indiana time) at about noon Me and Travis from boundaryengineering added the new 800cc injectors and installed the standalone adaptronic ECU. Got it street tuned at about 10pm we got a call from his dyno buddy to swing by. Got the dyno tunning at WOT done. I pushed 140hp and 121ft.lb. on a begi S kit on the dynojet. It simply could not push any more since it pinged if he tried to add some more timing. Today i just drove back another 330mi back to my house here. One rough weekend i tell ya.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/NB%20Tuning/NBDyno2.jpg

you can see the big big dip at ~5k? Yup ping out the arse. Could only push 16 degrees at that spot, anything over that was pretty bad.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/NB%20Tuning/140dyno.jpg

Jims10AE

30th August 2010, 02:04

Replaced the cotton in my PCV filter.
This filter is a added part that I made from one of the tubular glass "gas filters" available at auto supply stores.
It along with a short length of rubber hose is inserted between the Positive Crankcase Ventilator valve and the intake manifold to keep oil from getting into the small cored passageway that is on the '99's.
By wrapping a bit of cotton around the mesh filter inside the "gas filter" any oil vapor passing from the crankcase to the manifold becomes trapped inside the glass filter body.

I have to replace this cotton and de-oil the interior of my PCV filter about once every other month.

I installed this device about 7 years ago and I have never had a problem with carbon forming inside my intake manifold.

lawrence-lugar

30th August 2010, 05:01

Do you drive with the top down on these night Miata group runs?

Good job cashing out, quit when you're on top.
There's no sour taste like losing what you could have locked in

2000

30th August 2010, 07:41

Got there at about 9:30 (indiana time) at about noon Me and Travis from boundaryengineering added the new 800cc injectors and installed the standalone adaptronic ECU. Got it street tuned at about 10pm we got a call from his dyno buddy to swing by. Got the dyno tunning at WOT done. I pushed 140hp and 121ft.lb. on a begi S kit on the dynojet. It simply could not push any more since it pinged if he tried to add some more timing. Today i just drove back another 330mi back to my house here. One rough weekend i tell ya.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/NB%20Tuning/NBDyno2.jpg

you can see the big big dip at ~5k? Yup ping out the arse. Could only push 16 degrees at that spot, anything over that was pretty bad.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/NB%20Tuning/140dyno.jpg

800cc injectors? I'm assuming you were able to back down those injectors with the standalone

Triple88A

30th August 2010, 09:57

800cc injectors? I'm assuming you were able to back down those injectors with the standalone

The Adaptronic standalone controls the 800ccs like a boss. :thumbs: The only problem i'm currently having is with the idle and i'm sure its because of persons error, not the hardware.

jr4wdtrbo

30th August 2010, 13:08

In anticipation for the upcoming winter I decided that I needed another set of wheels to mount Snow Tires on. Got a great deal on a set of Nipon Racing Type-C 15x6x35mm in awesome condition. Picked them up and popped them on the car to see what they will look like yesterday.

They came with Brand-New 195/55 R15 General Exclaim UHP. I have no need for them so they will be sold to fund the new snow tires.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/apptrumpet/1999%20Miata/SnowWheels1.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/apptrumpet/1999%20Miata/SnowWheels2.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/apptrumpet/1999%20Miata/SnowWheels3.jpg

Anyone Need some summer tires?!?!?! :D

Triple88A

30th August 2010, 13:14

Heh i just bought some 225 hancooks :P

Triple88A

30th August 2010, 15:13

oh btw from my trip to indiana, 330 miles away i got mpgs of:
31.117mpg on my way to indiana the turbo wastegate was open so it would not spool up any boost, it was also running on a stock ecu and was driven nicely between 70-72mph with the cruise on. Average A/f Ratios were 14.5-14.7 as thats what the stock ecu likes. Ambient temperature was about 55-60 degrees F and it warmed up to about 70 F at the last hour of the trip. Trip started from 3am and ended at 9:30ish am indiana time.

. On the way back i had the turbo hooked up and tuned, air fuel ratios were about 13.8-14 A/F (little richer). Speed was mainly 72-73 with few times at 80. Ambient temp was 85-90F and it was from 1-2pm to 6-7pm. Anyhow drumroll? 32.882mpg with the turbo on.

jr4wdtrbo

30th August 2010, 16:29

@ Triple88A: Adaptronic is a new one on me... Seems like you like it, any issues with CEL codes or reliability (do you need to constantly adjust it?)

Triple88A

30th August 2010, 20:53

once you adjust it its there to stay. You can adjust it as much as you want but the settings will not change on their own however you CAN make them change on their own via the autotune doing what you set it to do. You pick your favorites a/fs at certain load and it tunes your fuel little by little to reach those ratios. It also does that with timing using the knock sensor or something. As far as cels go, it usually tosses at least the MAF cel as the standalone removes the MAF and replaces it with a MAP. Yes you can run a vented bov without going into 9.2 A/Fs during shifts :P

Adaptronic is a sweet standalone and the guy that is the vendor (Travis) is in georgetown IN so hes not too far from you,

The unit it self is 99% plug and play. Simply unplug ur stock ecu, plug the cables in the new harness and then plug the other end of the new harness to the stock ecu. The only thing thats not plug and play is you need to cut some of the shielding of the 2 out of the 3 wires that goes to the throttle position sensor. I believe first one is gnd second is 5V then for the last wire you simply do the same thing but you use the middle wire in the plug that plugs into the stock maf and you connect that to the 3rd wire. The standalone is routed to use that wire for the map so. Very easy again, only 3 wires.

hibbsdp

30th August 2010, 21:11

Changed the shifter boots. Hooray. Haha

Dylan

Simpson89

30th August 2010, 23:47

Ahem, finally got COPs!!! It is much smoother! The DIYPnP should be in in a few weeks and then it's fully sequential injection and ignition fun. No, I'm not done with making it pretty yet, lol.

Mark Booth

31st August 2010, 01:29

Went for another top-down drive on another absolutely gorgeous San Diego day. Headed down to the Embarcadero and took a picture of 'The Kiss'.

http://www.thephotobooth.net/photos/989160621_wWneZ-XL.jpg

Mark

MY02BrilliantBlack

31st August 2010, 07:01

As I type my car is getting Koni sports, new boots with integral bumstops and lowering springs fitted. Would have loved to go the FM route but the cost of shipping from the US nearly doubled the price...

one-niner

31st August 2010, 08:04

I'm driving my 10AE to Andreas Fast (yes, that is his real last name), the MX-5 specialist in Denmark, for some fixes, side skirts and a service. I'm missing her already :'(

- Tom

Gort

31st August 2010, 08:16

I replaced one top latch and both of the latch receivers, for want of a better word.

Peter

Triple88A

31st August 2010, 15:24

about to go try to clean up the fuel map a bit during nice driving. Got a hickup here and there.

OCD

31st August 2010, 22:41

I got a rather large package in the mail today...
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2590.jpg

Stickers!
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2589.jpg
Oh and this:
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2592.jpg

:thumbs:

prb

31st August 2010, 23:27

On the '00, just maintenance. Last week, tires rotated and balanced. The weekend brought an oil change and filter. Tonight I replaced the plugs and wires.

It's like a different car with the new wires and plugs. Gotta love it! Gotta drive it. It didn't want to come home.

Triple88A

1st September 2010, 01:00

got the fuel a bit cleaned and finally got it down to 1k rpm stable. Still has trouble for the initial voltage drain after the fans turn on though.

morr

1st September 2010, 12:02

I got a rather large package in the mail today...
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2590.jpg

Stickers!
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2589.jpg
Oh and this:
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/OCD%20DD/DSCN2592.jpg

:thumbs:

Very nice! Love your screename btw haha :D

dAw

1st September 2010, 18:07

Nice ! Are you finished with the install yet?
It's believed to be a quick install. :thumbs:

OCD

1st September 2010, 21:10

Very nice! Love your screename btw haha :D
Thanks!

Nice ! Are you finished with the install yet?
It's believed to be a quick install. :thumbs:

I will probably be installing it Saturday since the whole hurricane Earl scare will be done with by then... :jump:

Triple88A

1st September 2010, 22:47

well just replaced the wideband sensor...

knickick

1st September 2010, 23:30

I participate regularly in various motorcycle/car forums and this thread is usually a fun one. It gives us a lot of ideas of what each of us does from one day to another on our bikes and cars and also gives us ideas of what to do to our own NB's...

Please post here if you drove it to work, took the dust cover off it & washed it, took the engine out, pumped up the tires, turned on the lights & looked at it... etc etc, you get the idea. Nothing is too trivial to post here... Anything goes except NSFW items...

So??

Oh! Thank you for giving the information man! I will also post my own. :D

kylen721

1st September 2010, 23:34

Just checked my top for leaks since tonight was the first rain since I bought it. All is well.

ACBlessing

2nd September 2010, 00:06

If you want to do it right, you have to pull the seats, lift the carpet and check the metal. Same for the parcel shelf. Everything can seem totally dry until you check underneath.

kylen721

2nd September 2010, 00:07

If you want to do it right, you have to pull the seats, lift the carpet and check the metal. Same for the parcel shelf. Everything can seem totally dry until you check underneath.

Thanks for the tips I am installing some new stereo equipment tomorrow or friday so I will check more thoroughly.

ACBlessing

2nd September 2010, 00:28

Good deal. It'll give you peace of mind. I remember one guy's parcel shelf was so rusted, it was about to crumble apart even though the carpeting looked perfectly fine and dry. Not being paranoid, just thorough. Miatas are notorious for wet passenger seat wells and sometimes parcel shelves and trunks. Another thing to check is your drain tubes.

2ndGearRubber

2nd September 2010, 00:45

Finished the install of my NA Konis and NA springs with NB tophats. Riding about 11.5 front, 12.5 rear.... Lookin' good. :D

AZautoXr

2nd September 2010, 06:46

Finished the install of my NA Konis and NA springs with NB tophats. Riding about 11.5 front, 12.5 rear.... Lookin' good. :D

Sweet! I did mine about a month ago, same setup (because I already had the shocks and springs), and loving it! :)

MY02BrilliantBlack

2nd September 2010, 09:26

Just got my car back from the suspension installers - my Koni sports and koni lowering springs are in. So far hugely impressed. Ride is better and steering feels quicker than ever. Cant wait to take it for a proper drive...

Bryan

2nd September 2010, 09:30

Finished the install of my NA Konis and NA springs with NB tophats. Riding about 11.5 front, 12.5 rear.... Lookin' good. :D
1" diff between front and rear? Seems like a lot to me :confused:

Scuba_Steve

2nd September 2010, 20:14

I detailed the car today and put the hardtop on. I've got a professional photoshoot scheduled on Saturday.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4952838560_ef5d15c387_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38829725@N05/4952838560/)
DSC_0206 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38829725@N05/4952838560/) by Scuba_Steve2009 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38829725@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4952838436_1a38156949_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38829725@N05/4952838436/)
DSC_0203 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38829725@N05/4952838436/) by Scuba_Steve2009 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38829725@N05/), on Flickr

wrusprod

2nd September 2010, 21:55

WOW! looks great!!!

97heaven

2nd September 2010, 23:56

Took out my 02 Crystal Blue and properly flogged it. Getting it ready for the 5 state 3 week trip starting October 1st.

Had to test out the new Koni's.

hibbsdp

3rd September 2010, 00:09

Good lordy, Steve, she sure is purdy! :thumbs:

Dylan

Treknwil

3rd September 2010, 12:26

Replaced the old battery with a Optima Red Top battery. The old owner didn't have a maintence free battery installed. Luckly it had no leaks!
The battery well looked good and clean.

sneakypete

3rd September 2010, 19:35

Yesterday I changed the cruise control module in my 99, it was not wortking correctly. I bought a used 02 from Ebay and it works fine. I am now a olympic qualified gymnast, if you've ever changed one, you are too.
Today I installed rear Ground Control coilovers with KYB AGX shocks. I did the worst side (driver) first, and unmercifully drew blood in several places from all the sharp fuel line clips. Also the sway bar links were so rusted I had to cut and drill them out. I have new RB links on hand, I'll follow up with an RB sway bar, since the original got dinged from the sawzall. I'm going for a 1" lowering...we'll see how thatplays out.
I don't care if the front ones goes easier, I'm a Miata warrior and I love this car.

2000

3rd September 2010, 19:54

Put in a flip up cubby below my radio and installed a kg works ignition starter inside. NIIIICCCE! Did injection cleaning and cleaned out intake manifold. New MAP sensor on its way and just received my 01 EGR pipe for the 01 header. Oh...and swapped out the dual turbo FM 2.5" exhaust for a single RB. Much better for normally aspirated. The other gave me a headache.

murrr77

3rd September 2010, 21:30

Bled the brakes and attempted to install the undertray, but was missing two bolts and two nuts.

Peaviner

3rd September 2010, 21:39

I detailed the car today and put the hardtop on. I've got a professional photoshoot scheduled on Saturday...

Wow! I love your 6UL's. What size are they? 15x8? 9? How's the V8 treating you? I followed the posts on flyinmiata about your car's build. Congrats!

CheapWhine

3rd September 2010, 22:27

parked her next to one of her siblings...

knickick

3rd September 2010, 23:23

I was working to install my new headers of my car. It seems cool and I asked to my friends if it is good and they said that it is good and really nice. :D

Triple88A

4th September 2010, 08:58

i'm about to go get a JR intercooler. Install looks like a big big pain in the butt.

nwick

4th September 2010, 13:17

Hey, ACBlessing, I got one of those too.
Today I cleaned behind the wheels, got 4 bugs off the front, and of course, dusted it off with yellow multi fiber polishing cloth. I put up the top, cause all of a sudden, its 59 degrees here in Two Rivers, WI

2002 SE Blazing Yellow

nwick

4th September 2010, 13:27

I'm getting 33-35 mpg on mid range. What am doing wrong?

2002 SE Blazing Yellow

ACBlessing

4th September 2010, 13:44

If you're getting 35mpg, I wanna trade straight across. ;)

nwick

4th September 2010, 14:02

338.2 10.2 33.2 high
309.0 9.2 33.6 "
311.0 8.6 35.99 "
265. 10.1 26.3 Reg
301 9.3 32.3 mid
277 8.8 31.5 high
371 11.0 33.7 "
295.0 10.4 28.3 mid
311.0 9.1 34.1 "

Right from my book.

I have a 2003 6 sp SE with 43000. miles
I don't red line, and drive like a 70 year old - cause I am.
I drive with the top down unless its raining or snowing.

This is a fun forum and I enjoy it as well as my car. Almost as much as my
1960 AH Bugeyed Sprite I had back in the 60's.

CheapWhine

4th September 2010, 14:14

picked up one of these... by Igloo. I didn't see a Westco cooler.. :D

ACBlessing

4th September 2010, 14:23

338.2 10.2 33.2 high
309.0 9.2 33.6 "
311.0 8.6 35.99 "
265. 10.1 26.3 Reg
301 9.3 32.3 mid
277 8.8 31.5 high
371 11.0 33.7 "
295.0 10.4 28.3 mid
311.0 9.1 34.1 "

Right from my book.

I have a 2003 6 sp SE with 43000. miles

I have absolutely no idea what you're getting at here.

Are you saying you have two Miatas as well?

murrr77

4th September 2010, 15:33

New fuel filter, and had the shop repair the mysterious clunk noise.

Steve_in_NV

4th September 2010, 16:29

I'm getting 33-35 mpg on mid range. What am doing wrong?

2002 SE Blazing Yellow

Obviously you're not driving it hard enough.:)

dfitz

4th September 2010, 17:06

338.2 10.2 33.2 high
309.0 9.2 33.6 "
311.0 8.6 35.99 "
265. 10.1 26.3 Reg
301 9.3 32.3 mid
277 8.8 31.5 high
371 11.0 33.7 "
295.0 10.4 28.3 mid
311.0 9.1 34.1 "

Right from my book.

I have a 2003 6 sp SE with 43000. miles
I don't red line, and drive like a 70 year old - cause I am.
I drive with the top down unless its raining or snowing.

This is a fun forum and I enjoy it as well as my car. Almost as much as my
1960 AH Bugeyed Sprite I had back in the 60's.Although I'm a couple of years younger our driving styles appear similar (I don't race to the next stop light and apply the brakes heavily, etc.) as are our gas consumption figures.

I totaled your gas and mileage figures and over the 2,440 miles you reported I figure your average to be 30.6mpg.

Your calculation will give 31.9mpg the reason for the difference is that I used my odometer correction value in my calculation (I have a 2003 LS so I took the liberty of thinking that your odometer reads high as well) but you do confirm that Miatas can consistently average (overall) values in the over 30mpg range! BTW I do use premium on every fill!

Lokiel

4th September 2010, 19:58

Scuba_Steve, your car is stunning, love the colour, chrome and numberplate.

I've got the same chrome indicators/reflectors and fuel lid on my Ti MSM and Nickel 6ULs are on the way. I love the Ti colour but BRG or Emerald Green would be my first choice on an MX5.

ACBlessing

4th September 2010, 20:09

There's a guy on cr.net selling a set of those chrome sidemarkers for $160 new. I guess they cost $235. I'm just hoping somebody buys them and takes away the temptation for me.

Bryan

4th September 2010, 20:32

Nothing done to the car--I just drove it 100mi round trip to Dayton, OH to see a Giant Scale RC Fly-In. I've got pics and video if anyone's interested. It was super cool!

hibbsdp

4th September 2010, 22:02

Well, a 6 minute drive to the gas station turned into an hour and a half long blast down a bunch of my favorite back roads around here. Also adjusted the throttle cable.
Dylan

Triple88A

4th September 2010, 22:13

and had the shop repair the mysterious clunk noise.

and what was that?:p

So i picked up a JR over the rad IC. So far that thing looks solid :wave:

I'll probably be ready to slice some ones neck by the time i'm done installing it though.

murrr77

4th September 2010, 22:56

Mysterious clunk was due to bent brace underneath. Shop heated it up with blow torch and bent it back to shape - very quiet!

Mark Booth

5th September 2010, 02:50

Joined two dozen other Miatas and their owners for pizza, followed by a nice drive through the twisties to our ultimate destination, Miatas at the Santee Drive-In. Took up 3 rows, set up our chairs and boom boxes, and kicked back to enjoy "Going The Distance", a romantic comedy that was incredibly funny. I haven't laughed that hard at the movies in a long long time.

Mark

Dragonfighter

5th September 2010, 10:03

Disconnected the clutch pedal starter interlock switch, and disconnected the door ajar/key in switch chime. Gonna play with ducting some cooler outside air toward the airbox today.

Which poses a question: I was looking at the Randall cowl air intake duct on the FM site. Anybody have that on their NB, and does it work well? Otherwise, I was going to do what was shown on SoloMiata and duct fresh air from the chin spoiler brake duct on the left side using some flexible hose.

murrr77

5th September 2010, 15:39

cleaned the car inside and out, and installed the garage door opener mod. Two buttons, works great!!!

sneakypete

5th September 2010, 21:00

Did the front Ground Control coilovers. What a pain having to cut the sway links. Right now the car has a 1 1/2 inch lowering. I'll drive on it for awhile and see how it performs.

IAMCIRE

5th September 2010, 21:04

Disconnected the clutch pedal starter interlock switch, and disconnected the door ajar/key in switch chime. Gonna play with ducting some cooler outside air toward the airbox today.

Nice so you don't have to have the clutch depressed when starting the car? Where is this switch if you don't mind sharing?

2000

5th September 2010, 21:16

Did the front Ground Control coilovers. What a pain having to cut the sway links. Right now the car has a 1 1/2 inch lowering. I'll drive on it for awhile and see how it performs.

Why did you cut them?

Disconnect the long rear lower A arm bolt and it drops down giving you clearance to pull the struts.

MuleWrangler

5th September 2010, 22:18

My little baby was pretty scratched and chipped when I got it, so I finally got around to doing some touch-up paint today. I got all of the big spots (except for about half of them on the passenger mirror--there's about 1,000,000 of them there) and some of the smaller ones, and it looks 1,000 percent better! It's so nice to not have glaring white marks on the car any more.

Dragonfighter

5th September 2010, 22:57

Nice so you don't have to have the clutch depressed when starting the car? Where is this switch if you don't mind sharing?

It's easier to see and get to if you remove the panel under the steering column. Look at the firewall where the clutch pedal arm is, next to where the steering column passes through the firewall. You'll see a white block with a plunger that is activated by a tab on the clutch pedal arm when you press it in. This is the interlock switch. FM makes a small bracket that snaps over the switch, holding the plunger in, which keeps the switch closed. They even include the clip with their clutch kits.

OR----trace the wiring coming out of the switch, it loops up and then down to a white connector block fastened to the kick panel near the hood release. Unplug the switch at this connector, and push the pigtail up and secure it out of the way. Then, make a short jumper with some 18 ga. wire and a male blade style connector on each end, and insert the blades into the female terminals in the connector that is on the kick panel. You might want to wrap some electrical tape around the connector to keep the jumper secure and prevent any grounded shorts. That's all it takes, the car will now start in any gear or neutral without pushing in the clutch.

While you're under the dash, there are two connectors attached to the key switch, a large one with lots of wires, and a small one with just two. If you disconnect the small one, that deactivates the door ajar/key in switch chime, so you can have the key in, and play the radio with doorsopen and not go crazy from the dang ding, ding, ding. This does NOT deactivate the seat belt chime, which goes off in about 5 seconds anyway.

I did the starter interlock because my VIN falls in the group of 99-00 models that had the thrust bearing failures, and it was something on the SoloMiata site to do to lessen unlubricated pressure on the thrust bearings at startup.

I don't think I'll have a problem, as I have 46K on the car now, and most of the failures occurred at 25K or less, but why take a chance, plus it's nice to be able to start the car like an automatic, just get in and turn the key. I've always been in the habit of setting the parking brake and taking the car out of gear before starting anyway.

accumack

6th September 2010, 00:06

I replaced Brakes and rotors on all 4wheels with napa adaptive one ceramic pads and napa rotors. washed the outside, tomorrow i'll try to polish the paint it has some oxidation, and change the oil with mobil 1 and a bosch filter.

CheapWhine

6th September 2010, 10:05

way better... thanks Andre!

odyssey

6th September 2010, 16:51

kakarot

6th September 2010, 17:09

Found that my car has alarm system installed and wired in. Then traced all the wires to find that most of them are cut to disable the alarm system. Now thinking if I even should bother with alarm systems at all.

evolutionglitch

6th September 2010, 21:53

Of course you should bother... though you should do it yourself so that you can have a clean, tucked, hard-to-trace system. Security is all about layers... unless you don't like your Miata all that much :eek:

Bryan

6th September 2010, 22:10

Took it to the exhaust shop and made a custom 2.35" catback exhaust :)
I am very pleased with the fabrication and welding as well as the sound and weirdly, although it is loud, i am already used to it!
Looks nice...very nice. Wish I could get that kind of service! How much did something that nice set you back?

murrr77

6th September 2010, 22:15

Is it the factory system? where are they cut at?

kdizzfsho!

6th September 2010, 23:35

Drove 1.5 hours on some ABSOLUTELY AMAZING Missouri roads to grab some dinner. Nothing holds a candle to them other than driving Deals Gap. Also, lost half a tank of gas one way :D :thumbs:

Kristen

JWR-MX5

7th September 2010, 08:55

Isn't that backwards? Most alarm retrofitters will wire splice with pliers and not bother to remove dash, etc. to properly install these.

odyssey

7th September 2010, 08:57

Looks nice...very nice. Wish I could get that kind of service! How much did something that nice set you back?

It was $380 for the catback system with all the plates etc included :)
I prefer the custom made one from the commercial products , cause it is designed/fitted like you want it

Bryan

7th September 2010, 09:02

You couldn't get that kind of service in the US (at least where I live) for any less than twice that price--if that.

GDSpeed

7th September 2010, 13:08

Are your R888's on backwards on the rear?

jhardebeck

7th September 2010, 14:18

I swapped the stock exhaust manifold in my '99 for an '01 tubular unit. Ended up taking over 12 hours over 2 days (and about 38 skinned knuckles) due to 2 mangled nuts - the EGR tube bracket and one of the lower exhaust studs. Took me over 2 hours on each one using a Dremel tool with flexible extension, due to the lack of clearance. I must have used 2 dozen of those tiny little cutoff and grinding wheels. Then I had to go buy a metric tap and die set to clean up the stud holes on the '01 header (thank you Harbor Freight), but once I had everything cleaned up, it took less than 2 hours to button everything up and get her back on the road.

I'm pleased to report that there is a significant improvement in drivability. I don't get the sense of a big jump in power per se, but the "powerband" effect at 3500 rpm is gone. Now, it's just a smooth increase all the way through the RPMs. It actually feels like the engine had an obstruction removed and can now breathe. After seeing the cast iron stock unit, I can understand why. Feels much quicker; maybe not much increase in power, but you get there a lot faster. I haven't detected a change in the exhaust tone as others have reported after doing the swap, but I've decided that my next major mod is a new muffler; I would like to hear that engine growl a bit louder!

I have a business trip in Greenwich later this week; used to be a no-brainer to take the train from Baltimore...of course, that was pre-Miata. Forecast is 75 and sunny...looking forward to my first long road trip in my baby!

Triple88A

7th September 2010, 15:29

Technically getting there faster is just that, increase in power, just not increase in power at the top end where it shows.

odyssey

7th September 2010, 15:31

Are your R888's on backwards on the rear?

Indeed. And so are the front. I rotated them for a while so they can wear evenly with the -2.5 camber and daily driving :dunno:

asf6

7th September 2010, 15:38

I flushed the cooling system and replaced the coolant. Then gave it a long overdue washing and interior cleaning. I also got most of the black marks out of the tan top.

Brad [Supergeek]

7th September 2010, 15:49

Are your R888's on backwards on the rear?

The direction of the tread only matters if there's water on the road. I ran mine backwards at the track about 1/2 the time as well to even out wear side to side.

-Brad

sneakypete

7th September 2010, 18:00

Hey 2000, yeah I know, but all the sway links were rusted so bad I had to cut them off the rear. I have new links for them and a new sway bar on the way. So I replaced the links. Since I put in coilvers dropdown was no problem in the rear. In the front I don't have a new sway bar or links so instead of cutting the links I left them on and cut the shock. Putting the new one was no problem. Putting in coilovers is a snap, taking off rusted stuff is unbelievable on this car. MIATAS AND RUST DO NOT GET ALONG, AT ALL!I have the car 1/2 inch lowered and the shocks on 2 and we'll see where that ends up. It's a big improvement in performance, though.

sneakypete

7th September 2010, 18:06

Today I put in the double hood prop cylinders. They work great and boy, do those free up room to work.

Anyone seen the BMW color on Z3's called Boston Green Metallic? It's Emerald Mica on double secret steroids. Man, is that beautiful! That's where my NB is headed.

hallowpoint

7th September 2010, 22:28

received my new front license plate bracket last week and finally installed it.

kakarot

7th September 2010, 23:22

Is it the factory system? where are they cut at?

Its aftermarket system. They cut it off in the middle of the wires. its color coded at least, so I could technically reconnect it back. I think I just do my own system installation. Do it properly and everything. Just have to figure out which unit to buy :ohno: this is the hardest decision I have to make besides picking what to eat :cry:

kylen721

8th September 2010, 00:49

Today I installed some component speakers, with a 360 watt amp.

I also had the car randomly turn off on me and then turn back on 3 times in the few weeks I have had it and while installing the amp I think I figured out why. The positive battery connector was so loose that I didn't even have to loosen it to lift it off.

Also found some water under the passenger side seat carpet so i adjusted the passenger side clamp (which I noticed had a sizable gap even when latched) so that it is closing properly and shouldn't leak anymore, but I will keep an eye on it.

PSM

8th September 2010, 02:43

Also found some water under the passenger side seat carpet so i adjusted the passenger side clamp.

You might also want to make sure that your drain tubes are clear and functioning properly. Having clogged drain tubes is a very common reason for water in one's car. In case you're not aware, the tubes are located a few inches behind and to the side of each seat... down at the base of the rain rail drain gutter.

There's lots of info in the Garage section and everybody has their own way of clearing the drains. Me... I use a long, small diameter wooden dowel.

Might be nothing. Then again, it might be everything. :thumbs:

CheapWhine

8th September 2010, 11:46

Did an oil change, then went for a nice drive. Man, the clutch pedal extension I installed Monday works like a charm. Wish I had done it years ago. If anyone is interested in getting one, just pm me. My buddy designed it on his CAD, cut it on his CNC plasma cutter, and welded it up.

Bryan

8th September 2010, 12:20

That's a slick little piece, I have to admit. Does it bolt in place?

Silver757NB

8th September 2010, 12:33

Yesterday I used Mark Booth's instructions and another person from the internet's instructions to install a fully functional ipod connector aux in/charger to my factory single din Bose radio:

http://forum.miata.net/vb/picture.php?albumid=775&pictureid=3685

CheapWhine

8th September 2010, 12:34

That's a slick little piece, I have to admit. Does it bolt in place?yeh, you gotta drill two holes in your pedal to mount it. Two access holes were designed into the top (for marking the holes). It utilizes the oem pedal cover but I suppose you could adapt aftermarket peds too. It will give you a 3/4" 'boost'.

CheapWhine

8th September 2010, 13:00

^^ my present set up. Lame, I know.. but good enough for me. Less is more.

Triple88A

8th September 2010, 16:04

Decided to take a pic before installation. Trackdog IC :P

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/Turbo%20install/JRIC.jpg

FI994K

9th September 2010, 09:45

Built a Cold Air Intake box to help keep air temps down.
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00739.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00740.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00741.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00743.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00748.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz58/LeeLures/Cold%20Air%20Intake%20Box%20NB/DSC00745.jpg

IAMCIRE

9th September 2010, 13:22

Thanks that was great!!

Today unplugged the A/C defroster switch.... Always hated it coming on

2000

9th September 2010, 18:16

Put in mazda 626 chrome door handles.

Removed exhaust manifold heat shield in preperation of the 01 manifold(will install once gaskets get here).

Purchased 2 quarts of Motorcraft MTF, ordered upper and lower shifter boots. I pulled the center console out and couldn't believe the amount of hot air that was blowing through the shifter boots. No wonder why my console was soooo hot.

Tomorrow is shifter fork lube and maybe alignment.

Looking for a quality...not so expensive short shifter.

GDSpeed

10th September 2010, 09:39

Yesterday I used Mark Booth's instructions and another person from the internet's instructions to install a fully functional ipod connector aux in/charger to my factory single din Bose radio

Got any links to a writeup for this? Thanks

BoB_55

10th September 2010, 10:01

Got any links to a writeup for this? Thanks

Here we go...

http://thephotobooth.smugmug.com/gallery/2487764/2/130548941#130548886_L7mn9

Bryan

10th September 2010, 10:34

Or check out the updated thread in the Audio section.

BoB_55

10th September 2010, 13:42

Just installed this (ScangaugeII) today...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5941/dscn0417a.jpg

Triple88A

10th September 2010, 17:24

I received some toys today :D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/Turbo%20install/complete.jpg

there are no scratches or marks of any kind on the bov. Its almost like a mirror. The camera adds them on its own.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/Turbo%20install/forge1.jpg

Slideways

11th September 2010, 03:43

MSM lights on my 2000.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad279/saedrin/Miata/P1000334_1080x608.jpg

TenEchs

12th September 2010, 09:39

Replaced the clutch master cylinder. Already replaced the slave cylinder a couple of months ago.

FI994K

13th September 2010, 09:40

Installed my new Hard Dog m2 hard core sport, double diagonal, roll bar. with some help from my lovely wife :)

2000

13th September 2010, 10:08

after cleaning intake manifold with intake cleaning spray(chrysler product) idol speed control valve i believe has some gum in it...so pulled off throttle body and getting ready to clean it out. I installed the KG Works Ignition starter and noticed a change in my idol as it was surging. I then realized(disconnected the KG and it was doing the same thing)that it was the intake cleaning that did it. My 01+ front end will be here today or tomorrow...looking forward to it.

Triple88A

13th September 2010, 16:33

Adjusted the outputs on my adaptronic and dropped off the aluminum pipe so my local welder can weld a bung for my air temp sensor in it.

Triple88A

13th September 2010, 21:56

Just installed my new 225s on there. Crappy rims but sweet rubber :P

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/Exterior/BigFront.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/Exterior/BigRear.jpg

Seashed

14th September 2010, 16:25

I just installed my CB antenna splitter kit from Jeff Anderson this morning. I took it out for a test run, and it works just as well as my magnetic
mount antenna did, maybe even better. Now no more lugging around that antenna
and worrying about it maybe scratching up my paint. The kit appears to be very
well made and installing it took about 30 minutes. Totally invisible in the car, as all
cables tuck out of sight, and the ON/OFF switch hides behind the carpeting to the
rear of the driver's seat. Glad that I got this kit. No photos, nothing really to show!

2000

14th September 2010, 20:00

Cleaned, prepped and painted valve cover. Disassembled tb and did a cleaning of idol control valve. Will put it back together tomorrow.

Triple88A

14th September 2010, 22:06

What did you paint it with? I'm thinking of DIY powerdercoating mine.

2000

14th September 2010, 23:01

Used high temp engine paint. I made sure I used the prep spray prior to so it would get rid of all the oil.

This is with flash...its definitely not this bright...more of a reflection then anything.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_6698.jpg

took flash off...stil not as dark as it really is...but i guess closer. There isn't any orange in the color at all.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_6708.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_6709.jpg

I'm going to do something with the lettering. I'll fill it with black. I may go for a third coat of paint tomorrow. This is all on a 2000 brilliant black miata.

2000

14th September 2010, 23:11

It looks closer to my old laguna here

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_1607_2.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_1590.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/IMG_1610_2.jpg

Triple88A

14th September 2010, 23:27

i dont know, i love the red but red on blue just seems odd.

cparktd

15th September 2010, 00:17

I'm only about 2 weeks in to my first Miata ownership, got a Black over Red 2000 with 77k miles on it off a repo lot at a local bank. Wanted one for years. It's stock i think except for some 16 inch rims off a newer model and a K&N filter. So far I've changed plugs, wires, and engine oil to Castrol Edge. Clean/reoil air filter. Changed trans nasty BLACK oil out for the motorcraft synthetic, changed the rear end oil for purple synthetic. painted the calipers and rotors. New tires. Waxed a couple times. Roadforce balance for 65 mph shimmy. Repaired 2 tears in the soft top. 4 wheel alignment. Filed one roof latch catch. Adjusted the slack out of throttle cable. cleaned the intake for CEL. replace the fog lamp bulbs. We thrashed it on a 3 day road trip including the Cherohala skyway, Tail of the Dragon, and much of the GSM park roads including Cades Cove where My wife drove while I sat up on the door! I ain't had this much fun in a while!!! All the above done via advice gleaned from the forums. THANKS!!!!

OH sorry... you asked about TODAY...
OK...
Well I have already seen my wife would like a wind screen as she's cold natured, and seeing as no time to order one before my our next road trip to Rspeed this Friday for shifter boots, I decided to have a go at making a temporary one to see if worthwhile.

Used 1/4 inch plexiglass saved from a old window and made a 6 inch extension for the stock wind block. Contoured to match the factory piece and etched 3/4 inch strip around the edge via masking and sandblasting. painted black the bottom that overlapped the factory blocker and bolted it on. took about 3 hours at zero expense. Will later etch "Pa Pa and Granny" or Zoom Zoom, MX-5 or something on the back.

It came out so well I wish I had used a new, not scratched piece of plexigless or lexan. Folds up and down and lays on the open top. At 70 -80 MPH it acted like it might blow up on it's own but that is fixed by tucking it under the first fold of the top. When it's up it bumps the back of the seats ( i run with them all the way back) so no real strain is added to the factory hinge. I do need some nicer bolts! maybe paint them black... just used what I had. Link to my photos below, sorry just iphone photos so far...

http://www.pbase.com/td2/2000_mx5_miata

cardude720

15th September 2010, 00:50

installed an 01+ auto window switch... one of the easiest mods ever and highly recomended.

-Mark

2000

15th September 2010, 06:50

i dont know, i love the red but red on blue just seems odd.

Its more normal in american muscle...as well engines like nissan silvia/skyline gtr's.

I know what your saying...it can look supermanish...but it looks nice popping as the hood is opened. Gives the engine bay a nice look when opened.

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10119298+pheader/corp_0411_01z+63_corvette+engine_bay.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/1430268569_1c0abb10e7_z.jpg

Lokrien

15th September 2010, 12:02

Wow, really like the look of your car 2000. Very sharp blue. I personally like the contrast of the red in the blue engine bay, tho on my 10ae, I think I will try for the polished look.

Cparktd, really nice windblocker... looks really well made. My wife would love that.

Triple88A

15th September 2010, 16:05

well i'm currently planning on blue powder coat the intake mani and the valve cover and then reduing all the hoses with braided stainless steel. What do you think?

Bryan

15th September 2010, 16:07

All of them? Yikes.

2000

15th September 2010, 16:26

well i'm currently planning on blue powder coat the intake mani and the valve cover and then reduing all the hoses with braided stainless steel. What do you think?

I think its too much blue and too much braided line. I can see the valve cover blue and the intake manifold polished. Steel braided I would leave for brakes and clutch. If you want to dress it up a little...pick and choose where your going to put the braiding. Keep it to...maybe only fuel lines...or only brake lines etc. Not all of it unless you want to put some diamond studs in there and go ba ba bling bling!

for reference...imagine this blue and your valve cover blue...it would look like one big blob of blue(off ebay 1.6 mani) http://oxygenworks.net/temp/parts_center/pics/pcoat/010.jpg

CheapWhine

15th September 2010, 19:24

Wow, really like the look of your car 2000. Very sharp blue. I personally like the contrast of the red in the blue engine bay, tho on my 10ae, I think I will try for the polished look.

a polished valve cover would look great on a 10ae (would match the oem wheels). I wanted to do that to my 00se.. but got lazy and just painted it gold :D (matches my calipers anyway). Maybe one day..

Seashed

15th September 2010, 20:34

I received and installed my new aluminum coolant overflow tank
by Canton Racing, via The ProRaceStore. Very nicely made, and
I am most pleased.

ACBlessing

15th September 2010, 22:52

Man that looks nice! The tracking info for mine says it'll arrive tomorrow. I'm trying to figure out a sight window for it.

Seashed

15th September 2010, 23:32

ACB,

I thought about that, but after topping off the coolant and looking inside, it
is so nice, clean, and shiny, you can easily see the coolant level in there. I'm
not going to worry about fabbing something up for it. I'll just leave it be, and
since my system is pretty darn leak-free at this point, I will check it weekly or
so and be worry free. Hope you get yours tomorrow, enjoy.

ACBlessing

15th September 2010, 23:46

It'll arrive tomorrow but I'm in another state. :(

One last question: Are you using a Miata oil filter or a Protoge? I noticed your oil filter cooler is a tad too tall for the filter in the picture and since I use Protoge filters, I shouldn't have a problem.

murrr77

16th September 2010, 00:23

http://www.pbase.com/td2/2000_mx5_miata

Your windblocker really did turn out nice! I think it's the sand blasting that finishes it off. Yes - paint the bolts!

Seashed

16th September 2010, 00:48

ACB,
PM sent.

AZautoXr

16th September 2010, 11:48

Towed the new acquisition to the Miata Doctor for a checkup. P.O. said that while driving, the AC kicked in and the car died, and has not started since. Just a little beyond my diagnostic skills, aka nothing simple or obvious, it went in for more serious investigation...

H5N1

16th September 2010, 21:07

Well, I bought a new set of wheels, a couple can of paint, and a 3M sanding pad... and this is what happen ;)
I kind of feel bad for painting over a totally mint set of wheels.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/mobileimage/IMG_0434.jpg

And this is how the wheels turn out on my NB :D

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/mobileimage/IMG_0441.jpg

niko3257

17th September 2010, 08:17

^^^^ dang:eek:. got enough red cars LOL:p

mPedro08

17th September 2010, 16:24

I bagged a stainless steel Boss Frog Maxx Double Hoop roll bar off eBay for less than half price!! Used but spotless and all parts included!! Can't wait to ditch the style bar for something with equal looks and real function.

kylen721

17th September 2010, 16:48

Well, I bought a new set of wheels, a couple can of paint, and a 3M sanding pad... and this is what happen ;)
I kind of feel bad for painting over a totally mint set of wheels.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/mobileimage/IMG_0434.jpg

And this is how the wheels turn out on my NB :D

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/mobileimage/IMG_0441.jpg

Oh man I want those wheels! they look great!

Peaviner

18th September 2010, 17:26

After taking my 2000 to the Mazda service department yesterday I've learned that I have the dreaded thrust bearing failure and will need a new engine. Now I'm just waiting for the parts guy to work up prices for the replacement options. Needless to say I'm extremely frustrated having only owned the car for 5 months. Do you guys have any suggestions as to what I should do?

murrr77

18th September 2010, 18:26

This really sucks, I'm very sorry to hear that (not that my comments help your situation). Maybe they can locate a good low mileage used engine?

wrusprod

18th September 2010, 19:08

yeah, that sucks! sorry to hear!...how many miles on her?

Peaviner

18th September 2010, 20:55

yeah, that sucks! sorry to hear!...how many miles on her?

Yeah, I'm pretty bummed. :( She's got 52,000 miles. The previous owner took really good care of her and I never expected this to happen. We'll see on Monday what the dealership has come up with and then I'll look around for a lower cost option if possible.

niko3257

19th September 2010, 09:09

sounds like a good opportunity to go turbo:cool:

wb4pfj

19th September 2010, 09:16

I wouldn't hold my breath for an inexpensive quote from the dealer. As mentioned already, try to source a replacement engine from one of the Miata Recyclers and install it yourself.

Peaviner

19th September 2010, 09:52

sounds like a good opportunity to go turbo:cool:

Haha, yeah! If only I had the money. I'm only 23 and just started a new job so I've gotta get it back running asap and for as cheap as possible. I've been kidding around with my parents that I'd put a V8 in it now. Eventually, but the timing's not quite right yet. :(

I wouldn't hold my breath for an inexpensive quote from the dealer. As mentioned already, try to source a replacement engine from one of the Miata Recyclers and install it yourself.

I've been searching around online. I'm hoping to find one from a 2001 or newer if it'll hook right up. I don't want to run into this same problem by getting the same year engine. Installing it myself could be an option, but I might try to find a mechanic in town that can do the work for me. I'll have to call around and see what I find.

Okay, getting back on track to the thread topic I'm going to not drive or even see my NB today because it's out of commission :( :(

sneakypete

19th September 2010, 11:16

Finished my suspension. 1 inch drop all around using G/C coilovers and KYB adjustable shocks. Not hitting bumpstops and rides better than my 99 stock Mustang. Also put in rear RB solid sway bar on outside notch and all around RB links. It sticks like railroad tracks. Love it and worth it. Shocks at 2 in the front and 1 in the rear.

wb4pfj

19th September 2010, 11:24

01+ won't hook up exactly. You won't have functionality of the VVT without swapping ECU's. The other alternative is to put your head on an 01 block. You will have a slightly higher compression ratio with the 01 block and pistons.

Green Weeble

19th September 2010, 21:51

Pulled the vac line off the bottom of the intake that feeds the boost sensor. It was clogged. I cleaned the port out and still had no vacuum so I just swapped it to the top unused port.

one-niner

20th September 2010, 03:28

Just dropped her off at the DITEC shop for a full exterior + interior treatment. Can't wait to see the result :)

- Tom

yardee

20th September 2010, 12:59

cleaning up a little :-)

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=111877&stc=1&d=1285001927

chiefmg

20th September 2010, 14:25

Got mine titled here. Stopped at an auto trim shop and got my two small holes in the top patched. Yesterday I washed it and gave it the once over to look for stuff I missed during the buying walkaround. Swapped the wiper arms as they were backwards, fixed the door switches so the interior light works, gave the interior a good scrub and protection, performed a stickerectomy under the hood (it was ridiculous), checked and adjusted tires pressures as they were all over the place. Also ordered a set of Hose Techniques hoses in black to replace the garish yellow now on it, as well as a set of Hella Supertone horns.

ManchesterMiata1

20th September 2010, 14:30

Had a run in with a deer a little while ago and dimpled the pass side fender.Got a replacement from Panic Motorsports in the right color for a good price.Put it on today,also used my electric buffer to polish the headlight lenses,they had gotten cloudy.It's my daily driver,but lot's of fun.

Triple88A

20th September 2010, 15:52

I decided to have at it and let my Adaptronic autotune the lower fuel cells. Man i love that feature.

jr4wdtrbo

20th September 2010, 19:31

Road-force Balanced my wheels... Much improved...

dAw

21st September 2010, 12:06

I drove to the States this morning to get a load of parts.

I'll still get plenty of Miata this winter ... in the garage. :D

one-niner

21st September 2010, 13:09

Picked her up from the DITEC shop.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3976/292p.jpg

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4652/302bg.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8066/310f.jpg

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/1610/317p.jpg

- Tom

chiefmg

22nd September 2010, 06:38

Lubed my window tracks and properly cleaned/lubed the door light switches.

2000

22nd September 2010, 09:45

00 miata

valve cover painted

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/1023091386.jpg

kg works starter switch installed with 00 protege cubbie

http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/?action=view&current=1023091404.mp4

01+ cluster installed

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/1023091384.jpg

bludblu

23rd September 2010, 07:51

Went to Ace Hardware and picked up a chrome piano hinge. Used my Dremel to cut and shape per the directions I found in the interior section of the forum. Worked like a charm. Ace had the black hardware to match the factory screws. Looks and works great. Total cost and time; $10.13 and 40 minutes. :thumbs:

bellamia

24th September 2010, 17:59

Installed Goodwin adjustable end-links (nice pieces Brian--thanks!!) Just another step on the suspension journey.

sloopercat

24th September 2010, 18:03

Installed FM sways, did about 50% of the work installing the OEM cruise parts. Left the "fun" parts till last, pedal stuff and pulling the steering wheel.

bludblu

24th September 2010, 20:15

Changed the transmission and differential to Amsoil. No more crunch going to second gear and the transmission tunnel is not hot anymore. Plus swapped out the brake pads front and rear to Hawk HPS. Thanks Goodwin Racing. :thumbs:

Peaviner

24th September 2010, 22:23

Go AMSOIL! That's what I use too. My grandpa is a dealer. Pretty much the best you can buy.

2000

24th September 2010, 23:27

I have everything to convert my interior to amber. Just put in 01+ dimmer and fog light switch. Tomorrow I'll put in the climate control and passenger airbag warning panel. Well...almost everything...i need a stereo.

Wonder who out there wants to convert to green? I have everything!!! not bulb replacement...i have all the switches and panels.

hhsohn

25th September 2010, 01:57

Got this done about a month ago...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4877052086_a3f126a6ed_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4877052190_94f2a0105d_z.jpg

Lokiel

25th September 2010, 04:56

Installed Goodwin adjustable end-links (nice pieces Brian--thanks!!) Just another step on the suspension journey.

I installed these last weekend, replacing my Racing Beat end-links since I couldn't really achieve a zero-load on the sway bar with them. To make large adjustments with the RB end-links you need to jack the car up, disconnect one end of the end-link to turn it half a turn, reconnect the end-link and lower the car onto ramps to bear its weight for final-tweak adjustments. Unlike the Good-win end-links, both ends are right threaded.

By comparison, the Good-win end-links were simple, to adjust one end all you have to do lower the car onto ramps, simultaneously reach each end-link, one per hand, spin their shafts so that both sides are not bearing weight, then tighten the locking nuts on them.

The only thing I didn't like about the Good-win end links was their Baby-Blue colour so I "fixed" them:

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr263/1okie1/SwayBar/GoodwinEndLinks.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr263/1okie1/SwayBar/FrontRight.jpg

I roughly sanded back the baby-blue outer coat with wet&dry sandpaper and used wrinkle-red spray to "fix" them.

Yes I know that nobody sees them anyway, but it would always be niggling at me if I left them baby-blue.

2000

25th September 2010, 07:14

Got this done about a month ago...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4877052086_a3f126a6ed_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4877052190_94f2a0105d_z.jpg

Looks really good. Mind if i ask where you got the 2 pieces? The window switch and parking brake cover?

cardude720

25th September 2010, 11:14

Got this done about a month ago...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4877052086_a3f126a6ed_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4877052190_94f2a0105d_z.jpg

lookin good man, you got switches on switches. only thing you need now is a '64 impala!

JWR-MX5

25th September 2010, 11:24

Got this done about a month ago...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4877052190_94f2a0105d_z.jpg

Nice job on those window switches!

CheapWhine

25th September 2010, 11:30

Nice job on those window switches!
+1 very nice!

hhsohn

25th September 2010, 16:57

Thanks, gents. The window toggle switch plates were made with hand tools, and the rest of the parts were sourced from various places. I'm currently working on getting a small lot of the switch plates produced, though it's very slow going at the moment.

The hand brake handle is a JDM part that's very hard to find and way to expensive, I'm afraid.

chiefmg

25th September 2010, 17:19

Bryan

25th September 2010, 17:25

Washed mine before going to the local cars and coffee. Received my painted gas door, only to find the chrome one attaches differently and I don't have the two bolts I need to install the stocker. So back to the drawing board, sent Panic Motorsports a message asking for the bolts.
I ended up making it to C&C, but didn't get a chance to meet you. I didn't make it until nearly 11, though. Spent 1.5hrs this morning washing it (more than I expected :O).

BoB_55

25th September 2010, 19:08

Just relocated my Scangauge II.... with BlendMount....

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/1047/leftside.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6614/faceca.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7421/rightside2.jpg

cardude720

25th September 2010, 22:18

let 2 co-workers start my car.

usual reaction to my KG Works starter:

so it just starts the car?

me: yea

seems kinda pointless.... can I start it?

SATimko

26th September 2010, 06:33

Unfortunately, I haven't done squat with mine since August 23rd. That's the day I shipped off to Beijing. I won't be back until there's snow on the ground, so she's sitting in the garage. But, she's going for tuning on October 16th.

Mark Booth

26th September 2010, 08:55

I installed a Radiator Diversion Panel. It arrived in brushed stainless, and rather dull. So, I put an aggressive pad on my Porter Cable and polished the panel with some Meguiar's #80 (the most aggressive stuff I have around the house). It didn't eliminate the brush finish but it did put a much more substantial shine on the panel.

http://www.thephotobooth.net/photos/1022213645_iHMSB-O.jpg

I plan to have it polished to a mirror finish at some point.

Oh.... I applied a silver Zoom Zoom sticker and the name badge is covering 4 small holes where I drilled out rivets that formerly held a manufacturer's nameplate. Better my name on it than theirs. :D

Mark

Dragonfighter

26th September 2010, 12:16

I ran the pee-pee out of mine yesterday. Drove the "Snake", US421 west of Mtn. City, TN. About 12 miles of nothing under 5500 rpm in 2nd and 3rd gear, with some occasional tripod activity.

Locotone07

26th September 2010, 14:30

and put in these gold Ti pretties: http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x273/locotone07/IMG_5815.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x273/locotone07/IMG_5822.jpg

tried the stainless too but thought these 'popped' nicely

myeo

26th September 2010, 14:40

00 miata

valve cover painted

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/1023091386.jpg

kg works starter switch installed with 00 protege cubbie

http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/?action=view&current=1023091404.mp4

01+ cluster installed

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii176/allmotor11/1023091384.jpg
Engine bay looks good! Now it would look better if you could get rid of that boat anchor called an exhaust manifold:thumbs:

Mark Booth

26th September 2010, 20:33

I received lots of compliments on my radiator diversion panel install today. Got 2nd place in the car show.

Mark

2000

26th September 2010, 20:45

Engine bay looks good! Now it would look better if you could get rid of that boat anchor called an exhaust manifold:thumbs:

I have an 01 manifold with shields(might just header wrap though) ready to go in. Just took off the shields to spray the bolts.

funny...and good eyes!

Green Weeble

26th September 2010, 20:48

Replaced the front 02 sensor, got rid of my CEL. Washed, clay bar and waxed the car to get rid of cone rash from autocross.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/cars/miataRHside.jpg

OCD

26th September 2010, 21:08

finally broke in the Kraftwerks supercharger and went for a spirited drive. :thumbs:

Panchira!

26th September 2010, 21:28

just bought a new used 02 se yesterday! awesome!

DyekeneeNB

26th September 2010, 22:56

Been wanting to add a post to this topic for a while now.

Got my new belts in and did a test fitting and color check, Turned out real well I think. Still need to get the bar in but I'll get there. (winter project)

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab61/SkeletalOdin/smallseatbelts.jpg

Also removed the visors, put in a new soft top latch and painted my floor mats, They were a little on the blue side for my liking... ;)

BEFORE
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab61/SkeletalOdin/IMG_20100926_132211.jpg

AFTER
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab61/SkeletalOdin/IMG_20100926_135428.jpg

Going to try then all black for now, but might add the white or silver to the Miata logo again.

Nothing major, but it's a start for my new miata!

Love the topic, btw.

ihatecrashing

26th September 2010, 22:57

I bought my '05 NB today, showed it off to friends then parked it in the garage. Is it tomorrow yet? I want to drive!

Triple88A

27th September 2010, 19:27

Finally got done with my TrackDog IC install. What a pain in the arse i tell ya. Oh well now that i did all that i also got a chance to install my bov and my air temp right after the IC so finally my ecu is reading the air going into the engine right before the TB instead of reading the air temp by the filter. The Temp entering the engine was 20`C the ambient temp was 15.55`C which is roughly 68`F entering the engine and 60`F degrees ambient temp.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/Triple88A/Miata%2010th/intercooler/Image002.jpg

Bryan

27th September 2010, 20:38

Sooooo...worth the trouble?

kylen721

27th September 2010, 21:06

Well this was supposed to be the final piece in my sound system puzzle

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/KyleNielsenPhotography/542caf0a.jpg

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/KyleNielsenPhotography/9fd095b5.jpg

It sounds great but I am having to get my head unit replaced to sort out an alternator whine problem.

Also have to get a couple small trunk rattles under control and it will be just what I wanted.

Bryan

27th September 2010, 21:45

I couldn't put up with losing that much of my trunk...the SQ's just not worth it!

kylen721

27th September 2010, 22:06

I can't for the life of me figure out what I would need the whole trunk for, and if I did I will just take out the sub temporarily.

Triple88A

27th September 2010, 22:25

Sooooo...worth the trouble?

Well now i gotta tune my fuel map but from what i drove it feels great. Now that i have a sensor where its suppose to be, i finally CAN tune the map right. It seems to be running perfect. I cant hear my Bov for some reason though. I got the Forge vent to atmosphere bov.

Kylen how tall is that box?

kylen721

27th September 2010, 22:50

Kylen how tall is that box?

I think it is about 10" at its tallest point and 8.5" on the back portion.

Triple88A

27th September 2010, 22:57

Thanks bud, i got a 12" square kicker that i want to install but i dont think i can find a way to fit that in that tiny trunk :(

kylen721

27th September 2010, 23:46

Thanks bud, i got a 12" square kicker that i want to install but i dont think i can find a way to fit that in that tiny trunk :(

What is the depth on the sub? you could maybe do an up firing box but I am not sure how that would make the rattles any worse.

Eard

28th September 2010, 01:29

Two hour drive around rural Iowa. Perfect 70 degree and sunny day. Oddly, after reading the "correct" position for the boot straps in a thread here last night (I usually strapped them around the closest part of the top), the boot started to slip off the edges on me about an hour in. Go figure, never had any issues before.

And of course, it's already ready for another wash. This dark paint is killing me :eek:

2000

28th September 2010, 07:56

02 front end arrived finally. Getting ready for that installation. 01+ center console arrived as well in tan...so I sprayed the degreaser, the prep primer and painted it satin black with plastic paint. Not quite happy with it...I think it needs to be matt black not satin. Will work on those things today.

R2Limited

28th September 2010, 16:49

Took it from this:

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries/miata/black_interior_2.jpg

To this:

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries/miata/interior_msmswap_stripped.jpg

Got the rest of the old beige carpet out. When I did it last time I didn't remove the dash. Put new carpet in from an '05 MSM. My '99 dash is going in the garbage and the MSM dash, seats, door cards, pedals, side sills, etc is all going in.

cardude720

28th September 2010, 17:38

http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries/miata/interior_msmswap_stripped.jpg

Jesus Chrysler!!!

cardude720

28th September 2010, 17:40

Today I'm driving the Z51 C6 Vette cus my cars in the shop getting sum goodies installed. Damn this cars fast, but so squirrely!

BlackBandit

28th September 2010, 20:47

Today I replaced the front o2 sensor with another oem sensor from an 03 with 44k miles. I also a couple weeks ago i installed slim fans, shroud, radiator, silicone hoses, rear heater hoses, idler, tensioner, timing belt, waterpump, camshaft seals, front main seals, and various gaskets. Also filled the radiator with distilled water, water wetter, and a couple cups of coolant.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/Rocketeer_Bandit/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1033.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac159/Rocketeer_Bandit/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1034.jpg

CheapWhine

28th September 2010, 21:06

It sounds great but I am having to get my head unit replaced to sort out an alternator whine problem.

Also have to get a couple small trunk rattles under control and it will be just what I wanted.[/QUOTE]

those strange sounds are the Miata gods cringing...

benromana

28th September 2010, 22:48

Finally had a shop install the Koni STR.Ts and fill the Redline MT-90 while they were at it. Went straight to the alignment place then drove 45 miles to enjoy the car and the music from the SD card/aux adapter I recently added to the headunit.

Triple88A

28th September 2010, 23:27

head unit replaced to sort out an alternator whine problem? You get whining out of your speakers?

2000

28th September 2010, 23:43

Yeah i found that funny as well. Its grounding or wires(power and speaker) running on top of one another etc...not the actual head unit.

driftin01

29th September 2010, 00:08

Fixed my tailight bulb wahhhoo!!

bentleyboss

29th September 2010, 00:32

today i cleaned up my 5spd trans getting ready to rebuild. i have all the bearings and everything is clean just need to put the trans back together and put it back in the car. my car has been down for like 3 weeks! ill take pics when i can.

Bryan

29th September 2010, 08:07

head unit replaced to sort out an alternator whine problem? You get whining out of your speakers?
I was wondering about that, too...

kylen721

29th September 2010, 10:26

I was wondering about that, too...

Essentially the connection of the RCA's coming out of the back of the head unit is bad. The set for the right speakers has caused the speakers to cut out sometimes, and occasionally I get an alternator whine, but if I pop the stereo out and wiggle the wire for that connection just right it goes away. Kind of strange really.

Bryan

29th September 2010, 10:27

kylen721

29th September 2010, 10:30

Not sure how that causes a whine in the alternator, but I understand how annoying bad connections in the audio system can be. Hate 'em!

The alternator whine may be separate, but it is so inconsistent that I am hoping not. When I get the new unit in if it still happens I will sort it out then.

R2Limited

29th September 2010, 10:55

Not sure how that causes a whine in the alternator, but I understand how annoying bad connections in the audio system can be. Hate 'em!

The whine isn't *in* the alternator. It's *from* the alternator. It's sometimes an issue with aftermarket audio setups. You'll get a high pitched whine that mirrors the engine RPM coming through the speakers. It's caused by the alternator.

kylen721

29th September 2010, 11:18

Thanks I didn't explain that very well

Bryan

29th September 2010, 11:51

Weird. No surprise, though...I know little about audio and electronics, lol.

sneakypete

29th September 2010, 20:45

My original radiator developed a pinhole leak at the base of the cap.

I replaced it this morning with a Koyo 36mm. It has a much thicker core and takes about 50% more fluid. A couple test drives proves the heating pattern has changed. I kept the original fans. It warms up to the same normal temp and sticks there like glue no matter how I drive it.

The thing is so beautiful it's a shame it's hidden under the hood. Thats all the mechanicals I'm going to do for a while. Got to concentrate on paint.

One thing I noticed is that it holds it's heat for a real long time after shutdown. This I guess because there is such a large 'reservoir' of aluminum compared to the puny stock one.

accumack

29th September 2010, 20:52

today i replaced the drive shaft. I tried the rockford u joints it is impossible to get them centered. new drive shaft cost me $225 + tax. the new drive shaft has gotten rid of my 65mph vibration. the old u joints were notchy and needed replacement. lesson learned cost $50 for the rockford u joints. 30 minute job verses 3+ hrs and still messed up. my $.02 worth

2000

29th September 2010, 23:32

put on my 01+ front end. very happy indeed.

clos561

30th September 2010, 00:01

i put these on the other day. bought them off a friend for 100 dollars with two good tires.

- i also have vmax coilovers and a set of sway bars that should be hereearly next week.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k254/los561/rimsonmiata.jpg

nwick

30th September 2010, 14:16

Replaced the front 02 sensor, got rid of my CEL. Washed, clay bar and waxed the car to get rid of cone rash from autocross.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/cars/miataRHside.jpg

What is "cone rash from autocross" Am I the only one here who clueless?

Bryan

30th September 2010, 14:38

Exactly what it sounds like.

When you do an autocross, you inevitably will hit cones (traffic cones, used to mark the course). They will often leave a mark of hard rubber.

bellamia

30th September 2010, 16:24

Changed the PS fluid and made an appointment for tires/alignment.

sloopercat

30th September 2010, 19:28

Installed the shock tower bar from a '99 sport. Sniffed around the radiator. New one needed before spring. Does anybody sell a kit for replacing all the hoses, heater hoses too?

accumack

1st October 2010, 00:06

installed ngk spark plugs and wire set.

2ndGearRubber

1st October 2010, 00:21

Got my Tein Basics installed in the rear, doing the fronts tommarow.... then sway bar testing. :D

Triple88A

1st October 2010, 00:27

when you do the sway bars buy some split collars. Your front swaybar will otherwise knock side to side. On my fm if i make a right and then a quick left (vice versa), i have a loud knock.

2ndGearRubber

1st October 2010, 01:07

when you do the sway bars buy some split collars. Your front swaybar will otherwise knock side to side. On my fm if i make a right and then a quick left (vice versa), i have a loud knock.

I use RB endlinks, so my bars can't knock side to side. But I do get to enjoy deciding between 2 FM front bar settings, 3 FM rear bar settings, or the stock bar, or no rear bar. :D

With my stock suspension, Full soft front, full firm rear was my perfered autox setup..... with nearly identical F/R spring rates on the Basics, both of which are in the mid to high 300s, that probably wouldn't work. :rofl:

You could probably go to Sears, buy some nylon and rubber washers, and silence the clunk.

clos561

1st October 2010, 11:04

i gorilla glued my front emblem, my gf backed into my car last night on accident lol

R2Limited

1st October 2010, 11:07

Finally finished the interior swap at 1am this morning. The only piece from the '05 MSM that wouldn't fit were the door cards. Apparently Mazda decided to move the inside door handle about 1" towards the front of the car on the NB2. I still want to try and make them work if I can. But that's a job for another month. I'm spent!

sneakypete

1st October 2010, 12:34

Installed the shock tower bar from a '99 sport. Sniffed around the radiator. New one needed before spring. Does anybody sell a kit for replacing all the hoses, heater hoses too?

Keep sniffing , I'd like to replace mine too with colored hoses. I think I just saw an ad for all the oses but I can't remeber where. Try googling it under a few different names. I find all kinds of stuff that way.

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