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J3cubrc

23rd October 2014, 21:36

...Best of luck guys.

Thanks. Yup, hope Nick gets that buffed out quick too. The silver car is in Florida with my son, so his top down season is just beginning. Thanks for the good word, it helps.

Nicksnb

23rd October 2014, 22:40

^^That just sucks for both of you guys. I hate seeing Miatas get busted up, and hope that both cars get fixed as good as new, quickly, so you can enjoy the fall weather before the real chill hits. Best of luck guys.

Thanks! Hope I get her back on the road soon and that the damage is minimal

StratCat

24th October 2014, 00:36

I forgot to post pictures of the stock bump stops.

First, left side rear, only one ring left. Second, right side rear, only dust is left. Dust. That's it.Yowsa!

That's why it's so important to inspect/change the bump-stops on these babies! (ESPECIALLY the rears)

Before the FM/Koni suspension upgrade, I used to cringe when flying over railroad tracks - I believe my old bumps were a huge part of the problem.

seahorse racing

24th October 2014, 03:59

Did this easy mod two months ago and could not be happier:
So, I was super excited to wire my little LEDs into the pukas left behind with the visor blanks, until the package of 6 LEDs arrived via ebay with only 1 of the 6 just kind-of lighting up dimly while attached to a 9-V battery...
Enter late night Amazon trolling! Energizer Kid's headlights are exactly the right size for the blanks, have only 2 modes: on and off (as opposed the adult's multi-flashing issues)- they take a slim, long lasting, included battery and operate independently of doors, ignition and each other. I simply cut off the elastic, peeled off the foam back (because nothing will stick to it), taped the light and button, spray-painted it w satin black for plastic and attached it with a few layers of good, exterior 3m mounting tape.
PS.. remove the useless tiny screw from the back. Without it, the unit still holds together perfectly well, but battery replacement without frustration will be super simple in the future.
The result:
big, bright light that is easy to operate and is independent of the vehicle's operational status.
PPs..If my NB was red, I may have not even painted it...it also comes in tinkerbell and boring grey if that's your pleasure. For myself, I liked the "tire" design of the Lightning McQueen button the best. check out the photos below:

seahorse racing

24th October 2014, 04:00

here are the photos

doane2u

24th October 2014, 09:53

Seahorse: Very creative and they look good. No visors though... do you wear a hat all the time in the car? I don't like the visors that much, useless with the top down, but with the top up at sunset, they are useful if I'm not wearing a hat.

Panchira!

25th October 2014, 14:48

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_142019_zps02iugrzh.jpg

Can't go on without explaining that license.

Yes, tell us right meow, please!

Haha ok, well it looks like a little mouse, being ti grey and all. One of my family members said it looks like a mouse, so they called it cat food and it stuck.

So I ordered the sunstorm revlimter gauge faces and some super bright led bulbs. I just don't like my gauge faces anymore. I have been eyeing them for a few years now. Along with a moroso air/oil separator.

Warhammer

26th October 2014, 00:50

I had a fun day of tinkering. First I rebuilt the shifter. The boots were completely shot. Wow, what a diference. I expected smoother shifting, but it's SO much quieter in the cabin now. Thsi is really worth the time to do.

Then I cleaned and lubed the window rails. They operate much smoother and faster now, with no squealing.

Finally, I installed a Stebel Nautilus air horn in place of the anemic OEM unit. The realya that came with it is bad, so I just direct wired it temporarily. It's much louder than stock, even going throught the thin EOM wiring. I'll get a new relay tomorrow and finish the install right.

Oh, and last weekend I finished installing mynew Robbins soft top (don't even get me started on how DISsatisfied I am with Robbins.) I also installed a programmable strobe unit on the 3rd brake light. I like it, but i think it will be even better with the LED brake light I have on the way.

huskydog

26th October 2014, 05:36

Panchira,
We named our 2000SE Mouse, because my wife says it looks like it has mouse ears with the car cover on.

sportclay

26th October 2014, 08:42

Clutch slave cylinder and then took it for a ride in the Adirondacks. Shifts like a new car now.

boomercarguy

26th October 2014, 09:53

I installed this third brake light strobe flasher:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/strobe-controllers/brake-light-strobe-module/195/
to go with this LED replacement bulb:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1156-led-bulb-single-intensity-1-x-3-watt-high-power-led-w-reflector-lens/921/2260/
But it didn't go as planned. After installing the flasher module, the LED did not light up at all. I put the original bulb back in the socket and it flashed -- not the same pattern it was supposed to (4-short, 4-long, 1-sustained) but it did flash (4-long, 1-sustained). I'm happy with that. I kept the flasher and returned the bulb for a refund.

doane2u

26th October 2014, 11:05

Did you know the LED bulbs are polarized, like a battery? They will only work in one direction when you plug them in.

Seashed

26th October 2014, 11:44

^^Yes. When I experimented with an LED 3rd brake light bulb, I needed to trim the plug itself slightly to allow me to reverse it for the bulb to light up.

I ended up putting an OEM style bulb back in later, MUCH brighter than the LED was, for whatever reason, now I just don't bother with the LED swap/mod deal at all. I found no upside, and was money wasted in my case.

BTW, it was a "name brand" cluster LED from one of the top and most often recommended LED suppliers mentioned here often, so I didn't buy a POS and expect too much.

Panchira!

26th October 2014, 17:02

Panchira,
We named our 2000SE Mouse, because my wife says it looks like it has mouse ears with the car cover on.

Awesome hahahah.

Got my moroso air/oil separator installed and replaced the blue elbow with black and put on a pcv filter. Looks pretty good to me. Just waiting on my gauge faces and led's.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141026_131823_zpssosx562x.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141026_131842_zpsnhnv4p0h.jpg

cw_01miata

27th October 2014, 00:03

That black intake looks nice!

Today I put in the new cam and main front seals, new h2o pump and I'm waiting for the new pulley, boss & key to arrive early this week to get it all buttoned up and running again.

tbm275

27th October 2014, 01:14

Awesome hahahah.

Got my moroso air/oil separator installed

What all does the separator do? What effect does it have on the engine performance?

Motor7

27th October 2014, 04:42

Pulled the drive shaft..front U-joint was toast..waiting on the new shaft.

I had ordered the 4 bushings for the floppy automatic shifter a month ago, so I disconnected the shifter lever from under the car, then removed the center console and shifter assembly. The two large plastic bushings on the shifter shaft were completely gone...replaced them. Then replaced the two smaller plastic bushings(they were also completely gone) on the linkage under the car. I also sprayed contact cleaner on the micro switch that tells the ignition it is in "park" so you can remove the key. I also bent back the little metal arm just a bit since it was not engaging the switch all the time. If you try this be careful, that small arm is merely crimped onto the lower part of the switch...easy to break off.
Man what a difference...the shifter feels perfect now, and getting the key out is easy.

I noticed the soft top latches were not staying closed very well. Over the years the cam handle must have had a stop on it that was captured by the release button...mine were worn smooth. I removed both latches and drilled a hole where a catch should be, screwed a small stainless steel screw into the hole then ground it down until the release button would catch it. Now the latches stay closed and won't flop open unless I hit the release button.

boomercarguy

27th October 2014, 07:15

Did you know the LED bulbs are polarized, like a battery? They will only work in one direction when you plug them in.

It had a standard round base. I tried it in both directions by removing it, rotating it 180 degrees and reinstalling it. I wish it would have worked. :(

95 M

27th October 2014, 08:34

Slightly used Hard Dog M2 Sport roll bar;)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/E12EFBB3-73A4-4E2C-9A42-1F6B1E30CBE1_zpsmjgjfase.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/E12EFBB3-73A4-4E2C-9A42-1F6B1E30CBE1_zpsmjgjfase.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/B1C84552-209E-4C04-B26B-6F476D801D19_zpssemvaalx.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/B1C84552-209E-4C04-B26B-6F476D801D19_zpssemvaalx.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/60E35DD2-638A-4035-9A5F-F179D0EDC78E_zpsyrgk2ihu.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/60E35DD2-638A-4035-9A5F-F179D0EDC78E_zpsyrgk2ihu.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/C4540A99-A831-4090-9B68-C7AAF8D415C7_zpsf5ruxf48.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/C4540A99-A831-4090-9B68-C7AAF8D415C7_zpsf5ruxf48.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/8328BD87-F1E4-47F7-A08E-C42AACF5E74F_zps9vhrubvi.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/8328BD87-F1E4-47F7-A08E-C42AACF5E74F_zps9vhrubvi.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/96FE725E-2C2A-4081-8D8D-768C82FF0FA2_zpsxcdfzkja.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/96FE725E-2C2A-4081-8D8D-768C82FF0FA2_zpsxcdfzkja.jpg.html)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/bcoops_2007/1632E8DD-DA31-42E2-9A95-35EBB7F647A1_zpsou1tgugv.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/bcoops_2007/media/1632E8DD-DA31-42E2-9A95-35EBB7F647A1_zpsou1tgugv.jpg.html)

dfitz

27th October 2014, 16:29

Washed the 2003, filled the tank, added Stabil, gave it a run on the 4 lane to get everything hot, removed battery to basem*nt and put the 2003 away for the winter.

mx54us

27th October 2014, 22:55

boomercarguy, thanks for the link. I ordered that brake light flasher this morning and look forward to wiring it in this weekend. And, I will just use the stock bulb. I watched a Youtube about installation, but if you have any tips about it, would you mind sharing? Thanks.

Ghost Protocol

27th October 2014, 23:56

I wired up two 12v Hella Supertone (Spyder makes the same) car horns to my NB. Pretty easy and super loud! Its a pair of normal sounding horns but at 118db! Nice and loud. I didn't want air horns.

I'm going to mount two more under my rear bumper connected to a momentary switch I can press to blast douchebags behind me. That's going to kick ass. Or scare someone and make them crash into me... haha.

boomercarguy

28th October 2014, 07:38

I had to open my plastic harness holder which was attached to the trunk lid to sort out the spaghetti inside and isolate the green and black wire to the third brake light.

From the flasher module, the two red wires to the one green wire (note the direction of the red wires printed on the module) and the one black to the one black.

The plastic harness holder was originally taped to nylon clips attached to the trunk lid. When finished, I replaced the tape with cable ties - much neater.

Oh, the plastic bulb holder for the third brake light was stiff and hard to turn. Before I replaced it, I smeared a thin film of dielectric grease on the edges of the plastic so it would turn easier. Never put the grease on the metal contacts. Dielectric means "insulating", just use the stuff for a lube and seal.

boomercarguy

28th October 2014, 07:50

I changed my oil and filter without the use of a jack, jack stands or oil filter wrench.

I slid a very shallow oil pan under the car, opened my Fumoto Quick Oil Change ball-valve drain with one finger and walked away until the oil had stopped draining. I closed the ball-valve just as easily and scooted the oil pan a few inches to the front of the car to catch the oil from the oil filter. Then I reached over the top of the engine with my 6" long, 1" wrench and loosened the K&N HP-1010 oil filter so I could remove it from the top of the engine. Then I replaced the filter and snugged it with the same wrench (I don't have enough hand grip to get a good seal). I replaced the oil and slid out the oil pan. Total time - not including going for a cup of coffee while draining the oil (yes, it takes a little longer because of the small drain opening) - was less than 15 minutes. No mess. No oil-change kits. No wheel removal. No jacks. I'm pleased.

JonK67

28th October 2014, 11:59

No mess. No oil-change kits. No wheel removal. No jacks. I'm pleased.

How did you keep the oil that drains out of the filter when unscrewed/ removed from draining onto the engine cradle/ frame? This is the mess I hate and why I use ramps and a piece of cardboard bent in a V.

boomercarguy

28th October 2014, 14:25

It does drain onto the plastic shield underneath the engine and then drips onto the catch pan - that's why I slid the catch pan a few inches forward after draining the oil from the engine. It doesn't hurt to put down a newspaper underneath the catch pan, just in case your aim is off.

boomercarguy

28th October 2014, 14:28

I had to open my plastic harness holder which was attached to the trunk lid to sort out the spaghetti inside and isolate the green and black wire to the third brake light.

From the flasher module, the two red wires to the one green wire (note the direction of the red wires printed on the module) and the one black to the one black.

The plastic harness holder was originally taped to nylon clips attached to the trunk lid. When finished, I replaced the tape with cable ties - much neater.

I contacted the tech dept at SuperBrightLED's and they said the LED I used was polarized and suggested a different LED altogether:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1156-led-bulb-single-intensity-18-smd-led-tower/163/
I ordered it and I'll let you know if it works.

Panchira!

28th October 2014, 23:03

I did this today:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141028_193601_zps7ij6dpbw.jpg

Didn't take to long, fitment was good the led's are nice and bright. Looks awesome to. Only thing I didn't like is that the bright indicator is amber.

Revlimiter version Sunstorm.

usshelena725

29th October 2014, 07:52

I did this today:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141028_193601_zps7ij6dpbw.jpg

Didn't take to long, fitment was good the led's are nice and bright. Looks awesome to. Only thing I didn't like is that the bright indicator is amber.

Revlimiter version Sunstorm.
Wow, that looks fantastic. Mind me asking you how long the install took?

I finally received these in the mail from Japan! Only took 4.5 months, lol. Super excited!

Panchira!

29th October 2014, 09:42

Thanks, it took about 45 min to a hour. Not really that hard but more of being careful.

bvsbutthd101

29th October 2014, 10:49

Started doing rust repair on monday and tuesday on my back passenger fender in front of the wheel. Cutting and grinding it out then began filling it in with fiberglass. So far I've put a total of 9 hrs into the job. Now I gotta sand it down and make it all flat. I'm having trouble locating that chip guard paint that's on the bottom of our cars. Does anyone know where I can find some or recommend a product that matches the factory stuff mazda use? I found this clear coat chip guard paint. I was thinking about just buying the color paint for my nb (emerald mica), then use the chip guard clear over it.

If there's one thing I've learned during this job, body shops are serious when they said how long it'll take to do a job.

CTt3MX5

29th October 2014, 12:45

Wow, that looks fantastic. Mind me asking you how long the install took?

I finally received these in the mail from Japan! Only took 4.5 months, lol. Super excited!

Oooooo, very nice!

Installed my winter set-up on Sunday.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209162&d=1414598756
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209163&d=1414598779

usshelena725

29th October 2014, 15:12

Oooooo, very nice!

Installed my winter set-up on Sunday.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209162&d=1414598756
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209163&d=1414598779
Thanks!

Nice, look at those meaty tires!

CTt3MX5

29th October 2014, 16:52

Most welcome and I was looking at some Wedsports with blue accents for my summer set. My wallet and the wife were much happier with the price tag of the Konigs. ;)

Yep, bring it on ol' man winter!

usshelena725

29th October 2014, 17:21

Most welcome and I was looking at some Wedsports with blue accents for my summer set. My wallet and the wife were much happier with the price tag of the Konigs. ;)

Yep, bring it on ol' man winter!
Yeah, they weren't cheap, but I got a great deal. My SSR wheels in originally ordered never got put into production, so the retailer hooked me up as an apology. Ended up paying about 300 a wheel all in with shipping and taxes.

J3cubrc

29th October 2014, 20:08

...I finally received these in the mail from Japan! Only took 4.5 months, lol. Super excited!

Nice wheels! 4.5 months? Mine took a week to come from California and I was tracking them the whole way. :) look forward to seeing them on the car.

usshelena725

29th October 2014, 22:38

Nice wheels! 4.5 months? Mine took a week to come from California and I was tracking them the whole way. :) look forward to seeing them on the car.
Yup, ordered them in June!

Apparently 16in 4x100 WedsSport-TC105N wheels are a unicorn.

Should have them on tomorrow or Friday the latest. Pics to follow.

CTt3MX5

30th October 2014, 12:35

Yeah, they weren't cheap, but I got a great deal. My SSR wheels in originally ordered never got put into production, so the retailer hooked me up as an apology. Ended up paying about 300 a wheel all in with shipping and taxes.

That isn't a bad price at all, still a little too expensive for my wallet but nice that the retailer compensated you for your trouble.

usshelena725

30th October 2014, 13:39

Got my new wheels installed. Love it.

J3cubrc

30th October 2014, 15:30

Got my new wheels installed. Love it.

Nice. They show those nice brakes well too. :thumbs:

usshelena725

30th October 2014, 18:59

Nice. They show those nice brakes well too. :thumbs:
Thanks man, excited waited forever.

low.j.samuel

30th October 2014, 19:04

I thought I was being creative by drawing these out and having them 3d printed, but alas, a late Google search showed that I wasn't the first. I still think I'm the first to put the oh-so necessary MX-5 logo on them, though!

Also polished my turn signal stalks today, which look infinitely better than the old, wearing, greenish paint.

02-VIVID

30th October 2014, 19:33

Also polished my turn signal stalks today, which look infinitely better than the old, wearing, greenish paint.

Pictures of the turn signal stalks?

low.j.samuel

30th October 2014, 19:36

Pictures of the turn signal stalks?

It's a bit dark now anyway, but I'm also not too proud of the plastic ends of the signals. The white symbols are wearing off quite a bit. I might rub them off completely to give it a cleaner look. It's not like I look to see which way to put my turn signal!

StratCat

30th October 2014, 20:09

Got my new wheels installed. Love it.
They look great!

What are they, and do they come in a reasonably light-weight 15x8 at an NB Miata-friendly offset?

(Been waiting for 6UL Gen4 forever)

usshelena725

30th October 2014, 20:22

They look great!

What are they, and do they come in a reasonably light-weight 15x8 at an NB Miata-friendly offset?

(Been waiting for 6UL Gen4 forever)

Weddsport Forged TC105N

Unsure of 15x8 - I believe 15x7 weighs about 11lbs.

StratCat

30th October 2014, 20:49

Weddsport Forged TC105N

Unsure of 15x8 - I believe 15x7 weighs about 11lbs.Thanks for the quick reply -

I didn't see 15x8, and they are a bit pricier than I expected.

If 949 don't get the job done with my pre-order by early next year, I might just go with these at 12.1 Lbs: Kosei 4R - Tirerack (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=K4R020LG&wheelMake=Kosei&wheelModel=K4R&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+Sport+Pkg&autoYear=1999&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=15&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Weight)

Definitely not my first choice by far aesthetically, but relatively inexpensive along with the exact weight, form, fit, and functionality I'm looking for - and easily available from TR, incl easy RMA if needed.

Getting lightweight 15x8 et36 for my NB has been pretty frustrating; I like 16x8 Enkei PF01, but the tire selection is much more limited in 16, so 15 it seems it must be.

usshelena725

30th October 2014, 22:19

Yeah, they weren't cheap, but I really wanted something super light that nobody else had, and I hate the enkei rpf01, just doesn't do it for me. Some of kosei look great and are quite light, but I wanted to retain the 16 wheel, and kosei only does 15. Good for you, not so good for me.

StratCat

30th October 2014, 23:22

Yeah, they weren't cheap, but I really wanted something super light that nobody else had, and I hate the enkei rpf01I'm not a fan of the RPF1 stylistically either, but was thinking PF01: Goodwin Racing- Enkei PF01 15x8 (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0593.html)

I had 205/45-16 tires similar to yours on a Shinsen loaner for a weekend, and I do feel the 45 series tire on a 16" wheel feels better to me than a 50 series on a 15" wheel - 50 series strikes me as just a hair-too-much sidewall, and is a little sloppier in handling than a 45. I'm now running BFG Comp-2 (195/50-15), I like them a lot, and they are also available in your size; they're what I would've gotten if I went to 16" dia.

Next, I'm going to try 205/50 Bridgestone RE11A when I get some 8" rims, since my Comp-2s are pretty much toast.

kallsop

31st October 2014, 04:34

Continuing progress, installed RSpeed hood struts, FM rear sway bar, Roadster Sport 3 muffler (love the burble at idle) tomorrow if it's not raining, FM front sway, Fumoto Valve, Moroso oil air separator, oil change, and want to see how it feels with new sway bars.

usshelena725

31st October 2014, 08:01

I'm not a fan of the RPF1 stylistically either, but was thinking PF01: Goodwin Racing- Enkei PF01 15x8 (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0593.html)

Next, I'm going to try 205/50 Bridgestone RE11A when I get some 8" rims, since my Comp-2s are pretty much toast.
Those actually look pretty good.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the rubber band tire look, but don't really care for a huge 50 series sidewall either.

I only drive the Miata a day or two a week, and maybe 1 to 2 autocross events a year, which are just for fun, not competition, so the best handling isn't mandatory for me. Just didn't want to drag around boat anchors. Have so so tires now, will likely hop to the kuhmo rs3 when I replace them soon.

dAw

31st October 2014, 13:26

Gave her a bath..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/driftAway/Miata/2014-10-30%20-%20Hibernation/IMG_8158_zpsfb066fc7.jpg

.. and tucked her in for the winter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/driftAway/Miata/2014-10-30%20-%20Hibernation/IMG_8159_zpsa2fdcb2b.jpg

TGR96

31st October 2014, 14:41

Added some antifreeze to the coolant, since it is supposed to drop below freezing for the first time this year tonight.

Legender

31st October 2014, 14:45

Replaced the CAT... $250.
Now to get it registered in my name and quit driving it like I stole it... :)

themadgamer

31st October 2014, 15:45

Finally! Had Timing Belt, Water pump and all accoutrements replaced.

Coupled with FM Stage 2 kit and new RE11s last month, she's like new almost!

Not bad for my 14.5 y/o Silver Bullet! Now she's not so jealous of her new stable mate.

Gotta get pics.....and then put her away for the winter :-(

StmbtDave

31st October 2014, 16:58

Added a style bar for a bit of bling.

http://stmbtdave.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-3PHtXXm/0/M/20140808_162511%5B1%5D-M.jpg

Also some sheepskin seat covers. You can also see my home made wind blocker.

http://stmbtdave.smugmug.com/Other/Miata/i-RS3KrPF/0/M/20141030_155907%5B1%5D-M.jpg

Dave

zimmerframe

31st October 2014, 18:08

Today I fitted a bespoke alloy expansion tank that I had made by a specialist tig welding company. I polished it myself to match with the polished alloy 60's retro theme of my car. I also fitted chromed wiper arms too. These were the originals which I had chromed at a local plating company. I'm very pleased with the results

The tank as built by the tig welder and then the polished tank fitted to the car. He used my original as a pattern. It's a perfect fit. Took me a couple of hours to polish.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image5_zps13ab53f8.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image5_zps13ab53f8.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/Polishedandfitted_zpsf4befc86.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/Polishedandfitted_zpsf4befc86.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/Polishedandfitted1_zps94158df7.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/Polishedandfitted1_zps94158df7.jpg.html)

The chrome wiper arm. The blades are stainless and are supplied by UK supplier MX5Parts.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/Chromedwiperarm_zps6f40467b.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/Chromedwiperarm_zps6f40467b.jpg.html)

Panchira!

31st October 2014, 20:35

Drove her today. Played with a speed 3, he didn't think I could keep up (although just barley lol).

Ordered my steering wheel and boss kit. I cant wait to get rid of the last remaining baseball brown interior parts! YUCK!!!

Now the serious question.....To turbo or to exocet? That is the question. They both will probably end up costing the same in the end (for the turbo set up I want). Or DIY turbo?

boomercarguy

31st October 2014, 20:55

UPDATE:
The new LED bulb works perfectly with the flasher. I ordered red as suggested by SuperBrightLED's and the intensity is much greater and the flash pattern is now correct with four shorts, four longs and then stays on. This is a small price to pay for extra safety and I doubt that I will ever have to replace this LED.

W124_Karl

1st November 2014, 00:16

I put on the used 6ULs that I bought and painted:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8138/15492281119_d8f75af545_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra)
With 6ULs (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra) by krshultz (https://www.flickr.com/people/66718543@N06/), on Flickr

konakona

1st November 2014, 02:31

Took off a stupid chrome badge on the trunk lid that reads "turbo". This one came from one of the POs. It is one thing to be eager to boast your FI gear you actually have (not that I would do that, but anyway), and quite another to do so when you lack thereof; this car came bone stock drivetrain-wise as far as I could tell. Wish I had done that sooner!

bmgreenberg88

1st November 2014, 10:35

I put on the used 6ULs that I bought and painted:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8138/15492281119_d8f75af545_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra)

With 6ULs (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra) by krshultz (https://www.flickr.com/people/66718543@N06/), on Flickr

Looks so good! Sadly I'm done spending on my girl for the season. Maybe after winter!

Panchira!

1st November 2014, 12:11

Started to collect parts for a diy turbo build :)

mx54us

1st November 2014, 14:12

boomercarguy, My strobe flasher came within two days of ordering from http://www.superbrightleds.com/ even with basic shipping (great service at that place!) and it is installed. I am satisfied with the oem bulb, but might consider another $20 investment in it if you think the led bulb made that big of a difference. So are the short flashes that noticeable? Thanks.

mx54us

1st November 2014, 14:25

I put on the used 6ULs that I bought and painted:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8138/15492281119_d8f75af545_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra)
With 6ULs (https://flic.kr/p/pAZZra) by krshultz (https://www.flickr.com/people/66718543@N06/), on Flickr

Those wheels looks great and I like them better than the stock ones on my 2004. But, they look smaller than my 16 inch wheels. Are yours 15s?

Dr.zed

1st November 2014, 18:02

:) NIGHT AND DAY

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/15661363136_a8a36e52e5_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15065132884_e6fb1c6a31_b.jpg

W124_Karl

1st November 2014, 18:03

Looks so good! Sadly I'm done spending on my girl for the season. Maybe after winter!

Thanks!

I've got a chin spoiler from a wrecked car in the garage. It's pretty scraped up, and it's green, so I'll need to learn how to work with filler. I'll probably paint it with engine paint since that seems to hold up pretty well.

Otherwise I think I'm done spending for the year too. There's not much left to do! Since March I've done the timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, radiator, valve cover gasket, brakes, trans and diff fluids, engine oil a few times, motor mounts, alignment bolts, and probably some other stuff. I have a very understanding wife. :)

Those wheels looks great and I like them better than the stock ones on my 2004. But, they look smaller than my 16 inch wheels. Are yours 15s?

Yep, they're 15x8. They look smaller than they do on a lot of cars here on miata.net, too, because my car isn't lowered.

I'll have to post some pics of 3/4 angles, too, to show the offset. And the tire stretch. :rofl: The car came with brand new all season Kumhos in the stock 195-50-15 size. When I replaced them with Dunlop Z2s for autocross use, I put the Kumhos in storage, and that's what I used here. An 8" wheel is pretty wide for a 195 tire.

bmgreenberg88

1st November 2014, 18:38

:) NIGHT AND DAY

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/15661363136_a8a36e52e5_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15065132884_e6fb1c6a31_b.jpg

WHAT

ARE

THOSE

SEATS!!!!!!!!!

They look incredible and a great match for stock interior colors! Where can I "add to cart"? So jealous!

MX-Vi

1st November 2014, 19:26

They're Honda S2000 AP1 seats. $300 - $600 street value. Should be able to find a set fairly easily on craigslist.

bmgreenberg88

1st November 2014, 20:45

Man! They are awesome! I just browsed some eBay listings. Looks like I may be heading that way soon! How was the install? Mods?

Dr.zed

1st November 2014, 21:08

maybe 300 each. ;)

Yes s2000 seats and the tan is so close to the miata tan you really can't notice. You sit approx the same height as stock and the seat with the wide sliders you end up sitting slightly to the left which is better for me because I don't rest my knee on the transmission tunnel. I looked at many different seats before deciding on these. The later s2000 seats do not have the headrest hole, and I can't speak for how they mount. There is a mild amount of metal fabrication of brackets required. Also the passenger and driver mounting is different on the miata.

This project was well worth it.

bmgreenberg88

1st November 2014, 22:59

Hmmmm interesting. I will keep my eye out and if I see a good deal I'll have to snag it up! There isn't a single tan seat on eBay right now haha. Thanks for the inspiration!

bmgreenberg88

1st November 2014, 23:03

Also, what is a mild amount? Am I going to need to bust out my welder or just make the mount holes on the s2000 seats wider or something along those lines.

Dremel or backhoe?

kallsop

2nd November 2014, 01:34

The tank as built by the tig welder and then the polished tank fitted to the car. He used my original as a pattern. It's a perfect fit. Took me a couple of hours to polish.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image5_zps13ab53f8.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image5_zps13ab53f8.jpg.html)

You know, if the guys that did the fabwork on the tank were inclined, they might sell quite a few of those. I would be interested in one to go with my Mishi radiator.

spaniarduk

2nd November 2014, 03:30

Also, what is a mild amount? Am I going to need to bust out my welder or just make the mount holes on the s2000 seats wider or something along those lines.

Dremel or backhoe?

That's right. There's mild amount and MILD AMOUNT. I'd love to here more about this mod, especially if it comes with pictures.

zimmerframe

2nd November 2014, 07:47

You know, if the guys that did the fabwork on the tank were inclined, they might sell quite a few of those. I would be interested in one to go with my Mishi radiator.

Hi Kallsop,

I'm sure he would be interested. However, he is in Merseyside, near Liverpool in England, (I'm English). His work is not cheap but he is damn good. He has a website you can contact him through here:

http://www.tigweld4u.com/

When he made mine, I supplied him an old tank to use as a template. he sent me pictures of the fabrication process for my approval. These are below.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image_zps5c4f7435.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image_zps5c4f7435.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image6_zps224874e0.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image6_zps224874e0.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image3_zps1b031735.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image3_zps1b031735.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image4_zps815bb9f1.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image4_zps815bb9f1.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image2_zps2210f7e3.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image2_zps2210f7e3.jpg.html)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/zimmerframe_1955/Mazda/image7_zps1ea79c93.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/zimmerframe_1955/media/Mazda/image7_zps1ea79c93.jpg.html)

Like I say though, you would have to take shipping costs into account too. It might be easier to look nearer to your home in The States.

01Emerald

2nd November 2014, 09:48

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??

Fabricated a plastic air dam for the gap under the radiator that normally has a wimpy piece of foam in it.

The foam at the bottom radiator gap and the one at the top gap are supposed to make sure the air goes through the radiator instead of around it but I recently replaced the radiator and the foam I stuck in the bottom was not doing the job.

I cut a piece out of the old plastic engine pan I had removed some time ago, trimmed it to fit and the screwed it down with the 4 screws that hold the AC radiator on.

I did not think to get any pics. but it fits great and looks like it belongs there.

I am now thinking of making a similar part to replace the foam on the top.

bmgreenberg88

2nd November 2014, 10:24

You know, if the guys that did the fabwork on the tank were inclined, they might sell quite a few of those. I would be interested in one to go with my Mishi radiator.

I realize this one isn't as custom which may or may not be as fun, but Fab9 sells one very similar and they are awesome to work with. I got my Koyo rad and COP kit from them. Super quick shipping awesome customer service.

http://www.fab9tuning.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=284&virtuemart_category_id=29&Itemid=871&lang=en

Only downside is that I can't figure out if there is a fill line. So you might need to guesstimate.

Seashed

2nd November 2014, 10:35

I puchased mine from here:
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=80-276
Almost 6 years ago, still looking perfect. Price has gone up a bit since then, but what hasn't?

BTW, lack of a "fill line" doesn't bother me at all, as I open it up when cold, see if it is about halfway full, close it up.

kallsop

2nd November 2014, 13:42

BTW, lack of a "fill line" doesn't bother me at all, as I open it up when cold, see if it is about halfway full, close it up.

Thought about it again this morning when the thought of the cost of the part, shipping, and any UK/EU taxes that might be applied, I found several stateside.

doane2u

2nd November 2014, 20:08

Is this just for looks, or what? Also, I'm surprised they don't put a simple clear tube on one side so you can see the level.
How much does it weigh and how much does the OEM plastic one weigh? I'm sure it isn't that much different, but Mazda used a lot of light weight items like this and they all add up to weight saved.

Rzupancic

2nd November 2014, 20:17

Just bought a 2001 BRG SE! All stock for now, but will be a fun track toy next year.

https://31.media.tumblr.com/1ee86c29d2c53fa46168fbe104458ea1/tumblr_nefqo5JX1j1u2d50fo1_1280.jpg

Seashed

2nd November 2014, 20:33

doane2u,

In my case, the aluminum overflow tank was purely an aesthetic choice. My OEM tank was nasty as all heck, had a crack in it, I would have needed to replace it anyway. I had similar aluminum ones in other vehicles in the past, I liked them, so I spent the not-so-insignificant amount of money for the one that I linked.

I was not then, nor am I now, concerned about the weight difference between a plastic and an aluminum unit.
My use of the vehicle does not demand such weight concerns. If so, I'd lose 5 lbs., empty the trunk, and have lighter friends!

StratCat

2nd November 2014, 20:51

Just bought a 2001 BRG SE! All stock for now, but will be a fun track toy next year.So what you "did today" to your NB, is buy it?

Nice! :toast:

Looks pretty clean, too.

J3cubrc

2nd November 2014, 21:19

Just bought a 2001 BRG SE! All stock for now, but will be a fun track toy next year.

Disclaimer, I like all Miatas, but DAMN, thats a sweet one. Very nice.

kallsop

2nd November 2014, 21:38

I would like to get on for looks, I think it would compliment my Mishimoto radiator, just like I am looking at redoing the valve cover to a red powder coated one to go with my K&N intake. I just installed a Moroso air/oil seperator in hopes of cutiing down the oil vapor that gunks up the EGR ports in the intake manifold that I cleaned out.

I also just installed a Roadster Sport 3 exhaust and for the weight savings perceived, I installed FM sway bars, net savings ~0lbs. I still chuckle thinking about the member that refused to install a double DIN HU because of the added weight. Seriously, less than 6oz difference in a street car? Leave your CD case at home.

Warhammer

2nd November 2014, 22:00

Busy weekend.

I stripped all of the green vinyl off, so now I have a white Miata!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/20140928_142226_zpsiejuu1cq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/20140928_142226_zpsiejuu1cq.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/20141102_155830_zpsiw49bykk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/20141102_155830_zpsiw49bykk.jpg.html)

I polished my faded headlights and installed Morimoto LED fog/DRLs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/20141102_190414_zpszewdyyq8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/20141102_190414_zpszewdyyq8.jpg.html)

I put in a 6-LED 3rd brake light and a progammable strobe module.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/20141102_155902_zpsh4lj5txf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/20141102_155902_zpsh4lj5txf.jpg.html)

doane2u

2nd November 2014, 22:17

I agree, it isn't a big weight difference. My point was that for economics and weight, Mazda chose to use light weight materials where ever possible and that all adds up in the long run.
In my case, I think the custom over flow looks good, but for $200+ I would spend it on something else, just my opinion.

kallsop

2nd November 2014, 22:27

That's why over the last three year I have broken things up into winter time projects, budget for the things that need to be done and figure in dressing as well. This year has been more dressing the way that I would like since major things like shocks, brakes, cooling system, a repaint, tires, ignition system, fuel pump and filter, have been done. Next year is going to be soft top, tires, and carpet at least right now.

tbm275

2nd November 2014, 23:12

Busy weekend.

Do tell me more about these led fog lights.....

RicksMazda

3rd November 2014, 00:37

Swapped out the summer tires and wheels and slapped,on the snow tires and wheels. Drove thru a white out Friday going to work. Not supposed to happen on Halloween in Chicagoland.

Now all I can say is bring it on!! Love the Miata in the snow! Yes, it's a daily driver with 140K on the clock, not a collector car but the best, most fun daily driver I've ever owned. Car makes me smile every time I drive it.

tbm275

3rd November 2014, 10:53

Added in Moddictions blue tinted mirrors. Did passenger side first and that one cracked right at the last bit.

Learning from that the drivers side went in much better and once my replacement mirror comes in I'll redo the passenger side one.

Toadster88

3rd November 2014, 17:38

took our NB out for a drive yesterday, first time we've fired it up in weeks since we got our newer NC...

such a different animal ;)

bvsbutthd101

3rd November 2014, 18:52

Finished up my rust repair for the moment until I can get some paint and that chip guard paint. I temporarily put plastidip on it to protect it. First time working with fiberglass, came out pretty good.

This image is a little early into the fiberglass process.
http://i.imgur.com/jiaYqMs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/p83fJ07.jpg

Go Blues

3rd November 2014, 19:25

Did a couple of things today, one planned, one not so planned.

Not Planned - Went to move the Miata last night and found that I had no clutch. Quick trip to the neighborhood parts store for a replacement clutch slave cylinder fixed that. Looking through the records, this is the second one I have had to replace. First was about 7,000 miles ago in March of 2013. I realize that the slave cylinders are a weak point, but shouldn't they last longer than that?

Planned - Some previous owner did not believe in taking care of the wheels allowing the brake dust to etch the wheels. Sourced some plasti-dip with aluminum metalizer and 'dipped' the wheels as the kids say. Extremely happy with the results. Hope the finish lasts longer than the slave cylinder did.

203675203676

Dr.zed

3rd November 2014, 19:37

Also, what is a mild amount? Am I going to need to bust out my welder or just make the mount holes on the s2000 seats wider or something along those lines.

Dremel or backhoe?

backhoe bro... backhoe....

Warhammer

3rd November 2014, 22:34

Do tell me more about these led fog lights.....

I bought these: Morimoto XB (type S) LED Fog lights (http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-lighting/morimoto-xb-led-fog-lights-type-s.html#.VFg5Z_nF-So) from The Retrofit Source.

They were pretty easy to install, although not quite a drop-in. I'll post a thread about them with some pics later.

shroom

4th November 2014, 11:05

Turned over 100k miles on my 2000. I bought it 6/2012 with ~53k on it.

Great car!

doane2u

4th November 2014, 11:37

This image is a little early into the fiberglass process.

Be sure to add comments to the thread on rust problems here (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=559455)

t walgamuth

4th November 2014, 12:53

Just bought a 2001 BRG SE! All stock for now, but will be a fun track toy next year.

https://31.media.tumblr.com/1ee86c29d2c53fa46168fbe104458ea1/tumblr_nefqo5JX1j1u2d50fo1_1280.jpg

This is a non metallic color? I like it.

twoslices

4th November 2014, 13:04

Attempted to change the trans lube. Could I undo the fill plug? nope. I tried to but it would not budge,gave up unless I pulled the car off the jack stand! I guess its a 14mm square head,I didn't want to use too much force unless I broke something.

dAw

4th November 2014, 13:15

Replaced the the wiper cowl for the IL Motorsport replacement.

Perfect fit ! Everything included, everything new.

Seashed

4th November 2014, 13:31

twoslices,

That fill plug is actually a 9/16ths" square head on a 1/2" plumber's plug. You may have better success with a large open end wrench, or a 9/16ths" 8-point socket on a breaker bar. Some have said that a big top quality adjustable "Crescent" style wrench worked for them, so that is another option.

If you really bugger up the plug on the way out, you can get that 1/2" plumber's plug at most any hardware/home improvement store. I bought one at Home Depot for just a couple of dollars.
Like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/LDR-Industries-1-2-in-Galvanized-Iron-Plug-311-P-12/100543253?N=5yc1vZbuue

twoslices

4th November 2014, 14:36

thanks Seashed53. I'll try it again at the next oil change when the car is back up on jacks. Its at 100k miles right now so another 5k will be ok.

scenturion

4th November 2014, 16:11

I bought one of these and it worked great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006L23KB2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

inflammable

4th November 2014, 20:09

I eventually got mine with a plumber's wrench after a night hitting it with PB blaster several times. Next step was, with the car on jack stands, to use my hydraulic jack to push the wrench up thus using the entire weight of the car to torque it. Fortunately I didn't have to go that far.

AcidBurn95

4th November 2014, 23:20

Well as the title says, Today I removed the rear windshield from my hard top,
So I could fix some areas and reinforce noticeable weak points in the top, and to also refinish it in satin "hot rod black" CHEERS!:thumbs:

doane2u

4th November 2014, 23:49

I drove up to the top of the San Lucia range to look at a customers new house in progress up at the end of Long Ridge Trail and about a 30 minute drive from the coast. This is a gated community in one of the most magnificent coastal range areas. Fantastic, narrow, windy road and the Miata, of course, loved it, even though I couldn't open it up all the way as the area is heavily patrolled for speeders and there are also a lot of blind corners and deer. Still, it was an incredible drive up and back down with the top down on a beautiful sunny day and my ears are still popping tonight from the altitude changes.

Map (https://www.google.com/maps/place/19+Longridge+Trail,+Carmel,+CA+93923/@36.4382137,-121.7444167,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808df334fc04e175:0x6d50d2587ed68 410)

http://sutromedia.com/published/ipad-sized-photos/464430.jpg

http://sutromedia.com/published/ipad-sized-photos/464429.jpg

mazdafun05

5th November 2014, 02:42

So which car did you used the '01 or the '05?

96Formula6spd

5th November 2014, 03:00

Videos from a recent trip. Played on the Tail of the Dragon and a whole bunch of other roads. Have some editing to do for some of Highway 28. But here is Tail of the Dragon of me chasing a 60th Anniversary Corvette. Then some of the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can ignore some of the dialog.

Tail of the Dragon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMeZu--ZJE&list=UUfj8I4ik2WaGMNtTBGt8rkQ

Blue Ridge Parkway from the start to 19.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vBQose8EMQ&list=UUfj8I4ik2WaGMNtTBGt8rkQ&index=1

doane2u

5th November 2014, 10:37

So which car did you used the '01 or the '05?

'01, six speed, definitely! The '05 automatic is now "hers" and I'm not allowed to even look at it! She made me undip the front wing emblem and now she wants a chrome roll bar like mine. She's crazy about her car, never seen anything like it.

Interesting the difference in road feel between the two. The '01 feels much more agile and just has a lighter feel about it. I know the auto tranny adds weight, but how much on an NB?

Am going to the DMV to pick up her custom plates this morning, "Sahara_H"

Kylini

5th November 2014, 10:45

Parked it at work.

http://kylini.com/ul/miataparking1.jpg

http://kylini.com/ul/miataparking2.jpg

http://kylini.com/ul/miataparking3.jpg

http://kylini.com/ul/miataparking4.jpg

No harm no foul. I got an up close parking spot, they could pull straight out, and the spot to the right was unimpeded. Definitely a lot of laughs from people walking by though!

caldreamin

5th November 2014, 13:28

I found my twin.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j421/rangermutt/twins.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/rangermutt/media/twins.jpg.html)

StratCat

5th November 2014, 14:51

No harm no foul. I got an up close parking spot, they could pull straight out, and the spot to the right was unimpeded. Definitely a lot of laughs from people walking by though!And, maybe the owner will think twice about using consideration-of-others, next time!

isleeptill12

5th November 2014, 14:59

Just got some super cool JDM checkered floor mats

http://i.imgur.com/1sgzKY9l.jpg

Royo

5th November 2014, 15:46

Found a random rattle/jingle . Strap connecting blower to duct work needed some new foam . Quiet now !

MX-Vi

6th November 2014, 01:23

Parked it at work.
No harm no foul. I got an up close parking spot, they could pull straight out, and the spot to the right was unimpeded. Definitely a lot of laughs from people walking by though!

Hope you work close enough to that spot to keep a watchful eye on it.

doane2u

6th November 2014, 10:52

Kylini: Did you park like that after he had pulled in at an angle, or the other way around? If you did, how did you get out of the car and why would you trust some one who parks like that to pull straight out with our turning their wheel slightly and side scrapping your Miata, or worse? I wouldn't have taken that chance... parking spots must be at a premium in that garage?
Really risky to me.

Panchira!

6th November 2014, 13:16

Well I'm going to the dark side! Lol scored a sweet deal on a gt2560r new Silvia s15 spec-r turbo! I guess doing all those side jobs for people paid off. I'm going DIY rather then buy a kit, don't know if I'll go ms or hydra, I think I'll fab a bottom mount mani but push the turbo a bit forward to get better dp clearance (I don't have ac or ps). Now it will be like a msm clone lol. I never thought I would go turbo. It's going to suck pulling everything off every 2 years for smog but you got to do what you got to do.

Got my nardi wheel before I left out of town for work. So awesome!

Kylini

6th November 2014, 14:19

I parked like that after he was taking up two spots. My car already has extensive body damage so I'm not exactly worried about any new scratches. Just in case, I took photos of both cars' body panels and have a photo of his VIN.

To get out of my car, I stood up in my seat and walked out the passenger side.

StmbtDave

6th November 2014, 17:04

Installed a pair of seat heaters. I was concerned whether they would work under the shaggy sheepskin seat covers but no problemo. Switch them on high and I can feel the heat come thru in just a couple of blocks. Top down, windows up, heater on, and warm seats - all ready for old man winter :thumbs:.

Dave

doane2u

6th November 2014, 17:14

To get out of my car, I stood up in my seat and walked out the passenger side.

I still think that's risky... say he hit you/scrapped your car and you take him to court and he says your parked so close, based on your photos, he couldn't get out with out hitting you, etc., etc.

So, is your existing "extensive body damage" from doing this trick in the past? :D

Kylini

6th November 2014, 23:18

I still think that's risky... say he hit you/scrapped your car and you take him to court and he says your parked so close, based on your photos, he couldn't get out with out hitting you, etc., etc.

So, is your existing "extensive body damage" from doing this trick in the past? :D

It's from a drive back from Dallas where it froze while on summer tires. The only body panels not damaged were my doors and windows.

doane2u

6th November 2014, 23:36

I ended up going backwards around 60 mph in an RX7 on the Texas plains near Grandbury years ago, also in a sort of black ice situation.. it was pretty scary. I ended up in the center medium with no damage, except to my brain! :D Consider myself very lucky. Sorry about your misfortune!

doane2u

7th November 2014, 01:26

I bought two of these, one for each of my NB's, but I don't know how to hook them up. I don't plan on replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs, is that OK, or will it fry the module because of too much current through it?

How does it hook up? There were no directions included. There is a red and black wire in and a red wire out, what do they connect to?

Thanks,

MadShad

7th November 2014, 01:47

Just finished a test drive after installing a Jackson Racing supercharger kit on my 2000 ls, it changes things.
Much more down low, I've had turbo cars before (not Miata) and the SC is wonderful in the lower-mid rpm range. I bought a used kit and almost sold it without even installing it, so glad I decided to try it.
It was a bit of a risk given my not so well equipped garage and my lack of experience, but VERY rewarding once I was done.
I loved the garage time with the car!

I had help from Miata.net when I needed it, thanks so much!

StratCat

7th November 2014, 03:18

Just finished a test drive after installing a Jackson Racing supercharger kit on my 2000 ls, it changes things.*bolding mine

Hah, I bet that's an understatement! :thumbs:

I'm thinking Rotrex, myself ...

kallsop

7th November 2014, 03:32

Been driving mine the last few days getting used to the FM sway I put on. What a difference they make.

Also found that the Roadster Sport 3 muffler is a nice compliment to the K&N Typhoon intake.

Kylini

7th November 2014, 10:31

On the plus side, it removed any inhibition I had about potentially tracking my car. I'm hitting a rallycross on Sunday too! :D

It did clean up nicely:
http://kylini.com/ul/miatareborn2p.jpg

Back on the topic of things to do:
Pick up C1M wheels and free snow tires for Rallycross on Sunday
Maybe find longer springs, maybe in time
Raise ride height and align car
Repair tail light wiring while I have parcel shelf access
Install Sparco Evo II seats with GarageStar rails
Bolt on hardtop
After rallycross, replace front subframe, motor mounts, and front bushings

doane2u

7th November 2014, 11:00

How does it hook up? There were no directions included. There is a red and black wire in and a red wire out, what do they connect to?

Thanks,

Was on chat at SuperBrightLED.com and they sent me this schematic for the pulsating center brake light modul hook up. The brake light is hooked up in parallel with the module.

203903

Kermit

7th November 2014, 13:40

I see a stick figure the morning after too much tequila

kallsop

7th November 2014, 14:08

I see a stick figure the morning after too much tequila

Hanging upside down under a diving board.:D

jimbop99

7th November 2014, 17:01

Put her away for the winter.

bmgreenberg88

7th November 2014, 17:48

Put her away for the winter.

I feel your pain, in northern Indiana I am trying to hold out as long as possible, but looks like it's gotta be soon.

usshelena725

7th November 2014, 19:00

Repainted my calipers. I think they came out quite well.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/aclemons6970/IMAG1924121212_zpse8ac5f37.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/aclemons6970/IMAG19231212_zps733742d3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/aclemons6970/IMAG192512124_zps256957b6.jpg

Panchira!

7th November 2014, 22:06

Washed her tonight. And installed my hub and wheel. Looks great and feels good. All except the nardi horn button doesn't fit! So I'm temporally using a grant one that fits perfectly....go figure.

Nardi 350mm deep corn in suede
Works bell hub

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175503_zpsdwoyzg2p.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/SW203SGTE/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175503_zpsdwoyzg2p.jpg.html)

boomercarguy

7th November 2014, 22:20

How does it hook up? There were no directions included. There is a red and black wire in and a red wire out, what do they connect to?

Thanks,

I contacted the tech at SuperBrightLED's and they said that running the stock bulb is NOT good for the strobe module. I ordered this red LED and it works perfectly now:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1156-led-bulb-single-intensity-18-smd-led-tower/163/
I butted the green and red together, before and after the module, as per the direction on the module and I "scotch-clipped" the black to black, without having to cut the car's black wire.
If your LED bulb does not light up, try pulling it out and rotating it 180 degrees and put it back in.

doane2u

7th November 2014, 23:48

I got this response from the tech, Antwain Gilmore, at SuperBrightsLEDs.com:

"The wire to the bulb should be cut so that one end connects to the Red wire on the input of the module and the other end connects to the Red output of the module. The Black wire should be connected to the chassis of the vehicle for grounding. Contact us for any further questions or assistance."

The other tech there that I was on chat with online checked and said that using a regular bulb would present no problems for the unit. :dunno:

MadShad

7th November 2014, 23:54

Repainted my calipers. I think they came out quite well.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/aclemons6970/IMAG192512124_zps256957b6.jpg

What a great looking car, Nice work!

usshelena725

8th November 2014, 00:00

What a great looking car, Nice work!
Thanks man!

boomercarguy

8th November 2014, 07:36

I got this response from the tech, Antwain Gilmore, at SuperBrightsLEDs.com:

The other tech there that I was on chat with online checked and said that using a regular bulb would present no problems for the unit. :dunno:

Using the stock bulb gave me a different flash pattern - 4 long and then stayed on. With my LED bulb, I get the correct pattern - 4 short, 4 long and then stays on. I got the red LED as suggested and it is much brighter than the stock bulb while pulling less current. Hopefully, it will last forever.

The wiring directions above agree with what I did. The whole set up is compact and can be removed or bypassed very easily if I ever change my mind about keeping it. Right now, it works perfectly and the cars behind me give me more distance now. I'm happy.:thumbs:

doane2u

8th November 2014, 12:26

Did you mount it right on the trunk lid next to the light?

boomercarguy

8th November 2014, 13:23

Did you mount it right on the trunk lid next to the light?

Yes, the adhesive pad that comes with it works great. I opened the plastic case to pull out the wiring harness (sort of like a lobster tail) so that I could sort the wires. I had to cut off a few inches of the plastic case, next to the light, to make it easier to do the wiring. When finished, I used cable ties to make everything neat before positioning the module onto the inside of the trunk lid beside the light. I made sure there was enough room to pull the bulb connection out of the housing before I did this in case I ever needed to replace the bulb in the future. Then, I wrapped the "lobster tail" with a cable tie every few inches to keep it closed without re-using the electric tape. :thumbs:

Panchira!

8th November 2014, 14:30

Fixed the new steering wheel hub binding issue. It was the turn signal cancellation ring being to long, so I just cut down the ring until it fit perfectly! Works wonders now. Turbo should be here wed :) fricken pumped!

Kylini

8th November 2014, 22:54

Prepped my car for rallycross. It's already pretty crunchy so why not.

First, I got my hands on some 12 in springs for the rear and 10 in springs for the front. Surprisingly, you can compress 12 inches onto a Bilstein!

http://kylini.com/ul/rallymiata1.jpg

The final product was alright, but I made an unintended mistake! I didn't thread enough of the spring to clear the driveshaft! Sadly, this meant taking the blues apart and using my 10 in springs in back (7 in springs in the front jacked waaaaay up).

http://kylini.com/ul/rallymiata2.jpg

Because I spent so much time messing with the suspension today, I didn't have time to get some snow tires from a friend. However, I got the hard top back on, cleaned the car (heh), and put on my numbers.

http://kylini.com/ul/rallymiata3.jpg

With the snows on, this car'll be hilarious in winter! It already handles surprisingly well for not having any sway bars and being a few inches above stock height.

MadShad

9th November 2014, 02:21

I'd like to "Winter Mode" mine with snows, I think it would be a blast.

I drove a hardtop Miata for the first time a few weeks ago, turns it into a real live car!

Woodk61000

9th November 2014, 10:47

Listed it for sale. I want a 4X4 Cherokee

MadShad

9th November 2014, 19:38

Installed my Rspeed cold air box that came with my used jrsc kit.
I love second hand hopup parts, especially when all the parts are there!
need to reroute some vacuum lines, loom up some wiring and get some silicone couplers.
I'll probably have my buddy vinyl wrap the airbox black or carbon fiber and change the acorn nuts out for button heads.

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv238/rcshad/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_180542_zpscpjdijbb.jpg (http://s687.photobucket.com/user/rcshad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_180542_zpscpjdijbb.jpg.html)

tbm275

9th November 2014, 20:13

You guys adding height and snows and I'm just here like yup.. This is going to be interesting being a 1/2 in. lower and on 12k miles or so year old all season tires.

Warhammer

9th November 2014, 21:52

I spent most of the day scrubbing of the adhesive residue left behind by the vinyle wrap the PO put on my Miata. Do yourself (and maybe a future owner) a favor... if you ever decide to wrap your car, don't cheap out and get low quality vinyl. The cheap stuf leaves a lot of adhesive behind when you pull it off. As small as this car is, I figure I still have 2-3 days of scrubbing with Goof Off to get all the residue off.

While I was scrubbing, I got tired of having my broken (both of them) license plate lights taped onto the car, so I replaced them with some LED strips (6 LEDs in each strip). I mounted the strips on the edge of the trunk lid facing in, so they shine down into the trunk when it is open. They are great for looking onto the trunk at night, although they may be a bit of overkill for lighting the plate.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181809_zps6i8hdtif.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181809_zps6i8hdtif.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181755_zps1vtaxs9v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181755_zps1vtaxs9v.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/rlkeely/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181738_zpsz5de6px7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rlkeely/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141109_181738_zpsz5de6px7.jpg.html)

Kylini

9th November 2014, 21:56

You guys adding height and snows and I'm just here like yup.. This is going to be interesting being a 1/2 in. lower and on 12k miles or so year old all season tires.

Uhm.... it snowed in Pembroke last week! I took some pretty bird photos there!

Oh yeah. We didn't have snow here in Iowa. I just had fun with my lifted car. Apparently Rivals aren't bad on dirt!

http://kylini.com/ul/rally1.jpg
http://kylini.com/ul/rally2.jpg
http://kylini.com/ul/rally3.jpg
http://kylini.com/ul/rally4.jpg
http://kylini.com/ul/rally5.jpg

MadShad

9th November 2014, 22:05

^^^^^^ awesome!

SPEEDYlugNUTs

9th November 2014, 22:48

Being a busy body (and finally getting all the parts together) I did my shorty antenna, and window bushings 204100204101204102

SPEEDYlugNUTs

9th November 2014, 22:56

Ohh and I also threw some koni's on (about a month ago, need to adjust/fine tune the alignment) but she handles better 204104

And in a post that should've been a LONG time ago, I put a new deck in the car with nav (which includes more accurate speed :D) 204105

The gap shown is now covered with a better fit bezel so cheers

tbm275

9th November 2014, 23:07

Ohh and I also threw some koni's on (about a month ago, need to adjust/fine tune the alignment) but she handles better 204104

And in a post that should've been a LONG time ago, I put a new deck in the car with nav (which includes more accurate speed :D) 204105

The gap shown is now covered with a better fit bezel so cheers

How well does Kenwood work with car? I considered getting it myself.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

9th November 2014, 23:12

How well does Kenwood work with car? I considered getting it myself.

Pretty well. Never had an issue with it and works wonders (now that I see it, that's my old ddx319 and I now have the dnx6160) both models are 6.1" touch screens the dnx has nav which is why I got the dnx. But you can do the full 7" if you want. I just liked the volume knob. It's easy to update and good quality. I haven't had any issues with clarity and I have the Bose speakers, but I also have two 8" subs with an amp so I needed the kenwood anyways 😅

tmkowal

10th November 2014, 00:36

Finally got around to installing the rollbar that I got several weeks ago. The instructions said that it's best to have a friend help with setting it in, but since I don't have any friends, I came up with a pulley system and a counter weight to make it easier to guide it in without causing much damage. 204120204121

SPEEDYlugNUTs

10th November 2014, 02:23

Good God man, you may have too much time on your hands! 😛 how does it fit, does it fit under hardtops, how much, and what brand? :)

StratCat

10th November 2014, 03:01

I came up with a pulley system and a counter weight to make it easier to guide it in without causing much damage. 204120204121Rube?

Mr. Goldberg?

Is that you?

StratCat

10th November 2014, 03:06

Ohh and I also threw some koni's on (about a month ago, need to adjust/fine tune the alignment) but she handles better 204104How do you like the Koni's?

For all the earlier noise, a year or two back, about how Koni was a less-than-optimal match for the FM suspension (vis a vis Tokico), I've found I'm pretty happy with them.

tmkowal

10th November 2014, 10:27

Good God man, you may have too much time on your hands! 😛 how does it fit, does it fit under hardtops, how much, and what brand? :)

Ha, yes, now that the nasty weather has arrived to western NY, I can work on it as opposed to driving. It's the Bossfrog Clearview from Goodwin. I don't have a hard top but they say it will fit. Haven't tested the top yet, ran out of time last night. Still have to drill through the body to make the final connections. So far everything has lined up well with the existing bolt holes. The instructions are very clear and the build quality seems great. I'm curious to see how much it affects the stiffness of the chassis, and hopefully I don't have to find out if it works for the intended purpose!
Kindly yours,
'Rube'

LiquidX

10th November 2014, 15:15

Not necessarily today, but recently I installed the rollbar and msm front lip. Roll bar took 10 hours but wasn't too bad.

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz192/LiquidXplosion/918A952F-25B2-4F06-AE03-05B0BC92AA8A.jpg (http://s827.photobucket.com/user/LiquidXplosion/media/918A952F-25B2-4F06-AE03-05B0BC92AA8A.jpg.html)

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz192/LiquidXplosion/C03745C7-0AC4-48F6-998A-1C30168D4CD5.jpg (http://s827.photobucket.com/user/LiquidXplosion/media/C03745C7-0AC4-48F6-998A-1C30168D4CD5.jpg.html)

LiquidX

10th November 2014, 15:17

Oh and I replaced my power antenna mast as the old one was pinched and only went down half way.

SF1994

10th November 2014, 21:58

Installed TCM's hard top for our 5,000 mile anniversary ;)

kmvguy83

10th November 2014, 22:21

Ohh and I also threw some koni's on (about a month ago, need to adjust/fine tune the alignment) but she handles better 204104

And in a post that should've been a LONG time ago, I put a new deck in the car with nav (which includes more accurate speed :D) 204105

The gap shown is now covered with a better fit bezel so cheers

with koni, you don't have to use those rubber seats.
that's what FM recommends too.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

10th November 2014, 23:31

How do you like the Koni's?

For all the earlier noise, a year or two back, about how Koni was a less-than-optimal match for the FM suspension (vis a vis Tokico), I've found I'm pretty happy with them.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

10th November 2014, 23:36

with koni, you don't have to use those rubber seats.

that's what FM recommends too.

The rubber seats? The shock boots? I just threw em on due to habit, and why would they say not to? Seems unclean and more likely to get grim in there??

StratCat

11th November 2014, 00:24

I think they're definitely a performance shock, which in reality is what I wanted to get when I bought them. The adjusting is nice though I'm riding on roughly 70-80% but I'm young haha and since the tokicos are outta production, koni's are really the only choice. Not to mention, the warranty is always nice to have on the koni's.I've got the Yellows on the NB and on a Scion, and have the same opinion as you: they are very good quality high-performance shocks. Over 30K (and 4 years) on them on the Scion, and still performing pretty much the same as when first installed - I'm very positively impressed with these.

maplewood

11th November 2014, 01:02

Cleaned out my fenders in preparation for the winter:

Driver's side:
http://i.imgur.com/6CNUAfj.jpg

Passenger side:
http://i.imgur.com/dHUxeIZ.jpg

Also noticed one mud guard is glued on, the other isn't... I wonder if that's causing a bit of a racket I sometimes hear at highway speed.

kmvguy83

11th November 2014, 01:22

Cleaned out my fenders in preparation for the winter:

Driver's side:
http://i.imgur.com/6CNUAfj.jpg

Passenger side:
http://i.imgur.com/dHUxeIZ.jpg

Also noticed one mud guard is glued on, the other isn't... I wonder if that's causing a bit of a racket I sometimes hear at highway speed.

mine is not glued on both sides. i don't THINK it comes glued from factory.

doane2u

11th November 2014, 01:31

I just installed OEM rear flaps last weekend and they attach with new, included, bolts and clips only.. no glue or tape.

usshelena725

11th November 2014, 10:12

I just installed OEM rear flaps last weekend and they attach with new, included, bolts and clips only.. no glue or tape.
It depends on which ones. Small mud flaps just bolt on, but the larger appearance package 2 mud guards bolt on and attach with double sided tape.

doane2u

11th November 2014, 10:57

Yeah, mine are the small OEM ones, not the huge ones. I also got a set of the small OEM ground effects skirts.. managed to get one set on last weekend, that was a huge PITA trying to figure out the directions and drill 9 large holes into the rocker at precise locations.

doane2u

11th November 2014, 11:12

Cleaned out my fenders in preparation for the winter:

Driver's side:
http://i.imgur.com/6CNUAfj.jpg

Also noticed one mud guard is glued on, the other isn't... I wonder if that's causing a bit of a racket I sometimes hear at highway speed.

That's funny, when I was installing my side skirt I had to remove the front wheel lining slightly to fit a clip in and I ended up getting about the same amount of debris out of my panel as well. Where is it coming from, up above?

99BeachMiata

11th November 2014, 11:49

Installed new shift knob and mats. In Florida, so wanted white, black gets hot when car sits with top down,,so trying to go for white and black theme.
Ordered leather covers for sun visors and windshield header,,black with white stitching,,those hopefully will be on next week.

Taso

P.S. Anybody know how to take off pin which hold door from opening all the way? I tried hitting from bottom,,,seems to get held up right before it comes out.

TGuigli

11th November 2014, 15:41

Taso

P.S. Anybody know how to take off pin which hold door from opening all the way? I tried hitting from bottom,,,seems to get held up right before it comes out.

Which head unit is that? Was there a plug and play connector for it or did you have to hand wire it? Did is just fit right in or did you have to add things to keep it steady?

Panchira!

11th November 2014, 16:01

Uh oh look what came today!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_115004_zps80nlqk8y.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/SW203SGTE/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_115004_zps80nlqk8y.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/SW203SGTE/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_115123_zpsrnztmyrq.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/SW203SGTE/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_115123_zpsrnztmyrq.jpg.html)

BStathy

11th November 2014, 18:50

^^^^^SWEET!^^^^^^^

99BeachMiata

11th November 2014, 19:04

Which head unit is that? Was there a plug and play connector for it or did you have to hand wire it? Did is just fit right in or did you have to add things to keep it steady?

Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH.
Not sure about install, had shop do. Pretty sure is was a double DIN size,,so fit right in. Happy with it,,last year's model,,,running specials.

Taso

Mark Booth

11th November 2014, 21:08

I replaced the passenger-side fog lamp on my 2001 today. The previous one took a rock and went ka-blewy while we were on our Route 66 trip! I remember hearing the sound but didn't discover the damage for a few days. Funny thing was, the bulb continued to work for 4,000 more miles and was still working right up until I replaced it today. I'm saving the old assembly in case I ever need the bulb, it's tough little bugger! :)

BTW, the Ford part number the fog light is now just as expensive as the Mazda one. You can find 3rd party replacements for under $100 but they aren't the exact same assembly like the previous Ford part number deal. I paid $188 at my local Mazda dealer after significant club discount (list price is something like $269).

Mark

maplewood

11th November 2014, 21:41

I don't really know how to answer the question... I gave the fender + wheel liner a good shaking, and the majority of that fell right out. I reached in as best I could and scraped the rest out. It's all from the bottom of the fender.

maplewood

11th November 2014, 21:42

Uh oh look what came today!

Build thread? This looks way more exciting than anything I'll be doing for another year or two...

kallsop

12th November 2014, 16:23

Installed the Frankenstein bolts and side striker in preparation for picking up a hard top this weekend.

miatabator

12th November 2014, 21:59

Installed my hard top today. Mismatched white top on silver.

alape8

12th November 2014, 23:17

Snowed yesterday and all today, so it's time for the snow tires :( on the plus side, time to start hunting for big open parking lots!

momule

13th November 2014, 02:47

Had local garage change both H1 foglight bulbs on my 03 LS. $19.00 total for labor and standard bulbs. Not an upgrade but my goal is to keep the car stock and showroom clean. Next on my to-do list is a new Robbins top and then under the car cover until winter salt and grit is off the road in the spring.

tbm275

13th November 2014, 15:43

Today my Miata became a coupe for the winter.

grant318is

13th November 2014, 16:00

Finished working on the paint.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zpJl3YXsC9U/VFpJh5Ke77I/AAAAAAAAA1A/YBJ6786eSAs/w1620-h1080-no/IMG_1568906163768.jpeg
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miatabator

13th November 2014, 19:08

Snowed yesterday and all today, so it's time for the snow tires :( on the plus side, time to start hunting for big open parking lots!
Do you do any underneath rust proofing for winter? I was looking @ Fluid Film.

StratCat

13th November 2014, 21:32

Snowed yesterday and all today, so it's time for the snow tires :( on the plus side, time to start hunting for big open parking lots!Whoa!

It's not often I get associate "Colorado", "Winter", and "Miata", in the same sentence!

Last time I took 80 west of Cheyenne in January to go skiing, the weather was snow, snow, and more snow - and I waited over a day for 80 to open back up; 70 wasn't too far So., and the weather there didn't look much better.

alape8

13th November 2014, 23:13

Do you do any underneath rust proofing for winter? I was looking @ Fluid Film.

I haven't bought anything yet but was looking to soon, just haven't done the research. But I'm also thinking of just washing the undercarriage frequently if the mag chloride is out on the roads. Colorado is pretty dry and I've never had rusting issues on my other cars.

Whoa!

It's not often I get associate "Colorado", "Winter", and "Miata", in the same sentence!

We'll see how it goes! :thumbs:

ed-rod

14th November 2014, 12:33

Fixed the "gas smell" problem - fuel fill tube was rusty right at the tank connection. Pulled it off, cleaned it up, applied copious form-a-gasket. NO GAS SMELL! 30 minutes.

Forum rocks.

SydneyRoo

14th November 2014, 23:49

Officially parked it for the winter :(
Snowing too much lately. I don't want to drive it when there's salt on the road.
Called up insurance today and reduced the coverage for storage.

It's just in my garage but there's a few little things I'll be doing to properly pack it away (i.e., take the battery out, put some wood planks under the tires) but that can wait a bit.

tmkowal

15th November 2014, 01:16

Decided to take a stab at doing the TB/WP replacement. The weather is nasty so I can just take my time. So far, so good...
204515204516

mazdafun05

15th November 2014, 01:17

Finished working on the paint.

Looks :thumbs:

V8KO

15th November 2014, 03:20

Put a deposit on my new to me Ti 04 msm :) Let the games begin :)

Manniquin

15th November 2014, 19:41

Relocated the oil pressure sender to prepare for addition of Speedhut oil gauge 204565

5Miata10

15th November 2014, 20:04

It is unusually cold here in North Texas (for this time of year) and does not look to be letting up any time soon so I put the hardtop on and gave it a coat of wax. Then I put it back in the garage under the cover since it is misting slightly and may rain tomorrow.

Oh, and I was outbid on a 10th anniversary gift set on fleabay.

alape8

16th November 2014, 01:05

Received lots of stares from other drivers throughout the day and a few thumbs up. :P I was surprised at how well it handles snow, and was rather amused by how much large SUV's were struggling.

pmf73

16th November 2014, 01:55

Caught a rock or whatever to the winshield a few days which caused a pretty big chip/crack.

Safelite came out and replaced the windshield this morning. Hats off to the tech, he was a class A professional.

My appt. was between 8am and noon and I recieved a call at just a hair past 8 letting me know that he would be there by 10 am since I was his 2nd stop, and then another call when he was 15 mikes out. Communicaton was excellent, he was fast, courteous and even went the extra mile by cleaning all of the glass on the car, including the mirrors AND vacuumed out the car.

I definitely recommend these guys! :thumbs:

bvsbutthd101

16th November 2014, 08:14

Caught a rock or whatever to the winshield a few days which caused a pretty big chip/crack.

Safelite came out and replaced the windshield this morning. Hats off to the tech, he was a class A professional.

I definitely recommend these guys! :thumbs:

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the replacement? My windshield has a lot of pitting. Was thinking about getting mine replaced.

t walgamuth

16th November 2014, 09:44

Met JRose in Fort Wayne yesterday morning and took delivery of the dark green 99 sport. Got it back to Lafayette safe and sound and took it for a long drive in the evening and am loving it. Nice and tight like a Miata should be. Love the hardtop too!

kallsop

16th November 2014, 14:09

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the replacement? My windshield has a lot of pitting. Was thinking about getting mine replaced.

Check your car's insurance policy. If you have full coverage, glass replacement is probably in your coverage, and depending on the policy, your deductible could be $0.00 to $250.00.

Check with your insurance agent to find out. As for the cost of paying cash for replacement, I would guess that it would be around $300.00 to $600.00.

I agree with pmf73, Safelite is the best in glass replacement.

good2go

16th November 2014, 14:17

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the replacement? My windshield has a lot of pitting. Was thinking about getting mine replaced.

I got mine replaced with Safelite glass about a 18 months ago. Since I only carry liability insurance on the car, I paid for it totally out of pocket, and the bill was just $260. I did drive the car to the shop so there was no travel involved for the installer. This was in the SF bay area too (i.e. expensive).

good2go

16th November 2014, 14:24

Relocated the oil pressure sender to prepare for addition of Speedhut oil gauge 204565

I'm curious as to whether or not this yields the same OP reading compared to the stock location. :dunno:

bvsbutthd101

16th November 2014, 14:37

Check your car's insurance policy. If you have full coverage, glass replacement is probably in your coverage, and depending on the policy, your deductible could be $0.00 to $250.00.

Check with your insurance agent to find out. As for the cost of paying cash for replacement, I would guess that it would be around $300.00 to $600.00.

I agree with pmf73, Safelite is the best in glass replacement.

I too have only liability, so I'd be paying out of pocket. My windshield isn't in the worst condition but the pitting annoys me. Especially when sunlight is shining directly on it.

mx5nb

16th November 2014, 15:00

after searching for 6 months managed to find a used hardtop for sale.
Next step is to have it painted
http://forum.miata.net/vb/picture.php?albumid=3317&pictureid=15437

bmgreenberg88

16th November 2014, 15:19

Got her all put away for the winter. Got some project lined up, but I'm looking forward to spring. 204618

tmkowal

16th November 2014, 15:58

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the replacement? My windshield has a lot of pitting. Was thinking about getting mine replaced.

I'm considering replacing mine for the same reason. Safelites website has a quote feature. Here's what mine will be in Rochester, NY.
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bvsbutthd101

16th November 2014, 16:04

I'm considering replacing mine for the same reason. Safelites website has a quote feature. Here's what mine will be in Rochester, NY.
204619

I got $207.05 in Bensalem, PA.

kallsop

16th November 2014, 16:43

I got $207.05 in Bensalem, PA.

Wow! Did not realize that they are that inexpensive. The last time I paid out of pocket was in 1996 and it was close to $1000.00 from Safelite for a windshield for a '90 Civic Si.

Seashed

16th November 2014, 17:05

Just priced one here for a friend, same Safelite glass for right at
that same $207.05 figure, SoCal area. I paid almost that exactly
5 years ago for my own car glass also. Worth having a nice, clean
pit-free windshield, no glare, pleased enough to have paid cash on
my own, no insurance hassle.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

16th November 2014, 17:41

If I remember correctly, some states make it so you have to have a non cracked/spidered windshield is needed to pass a state inspection so it would then be covered, fully or partially, under insurance. Here in tx, I don't believe insurance will cover it but that's probably cause it isn't necessary to pass state. And as for paying 1000 for an SI windshield.. OUCH. I would've chased that guy off with a shoe haha I couldn't imagine paying that much for any windshield unless it's a Range Rover (darn things gotta be fancy and have defrosters in the front windshield.. Minimum $1,300)

kallsop

16th November 2014, 17:58

It seems that the auto glass replacement business was different then. When I lived in AZ most all insurance companies had zero deductible for glass on all full coverage. If you needed a new windshield you would have to replace it to qualify for the zero deductible. I used to replace mine about every two years because living in the desert is hard on them, not from the heat but the sand and grit and rocks. Also a cracked windshield will get you pulled over. I actually went through three windshields in 18 months.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

16th November 2014, 18:05

Lol time to move!!! Haha that's a bit too much of a pita

StratCat

16th November 2014, 18:56

Wow! Did not realize that they are that inexpensive. The last time I paid out of pocket was in 1996 and it was close to $1000.00 from Safelite for a windshield for a '90 Civic Si.Yowsa! :eek:

Next time I would definitely get a second or third bid ...

Warhammer

16th November 2014, 21:33

The weather in Austin has taken a nasty turn of late. Lots of rain, mist and drizzle. So I took advantage of a dry moment today and cleaned all of my glass then applied Rain-X. Now I'm ready to drive in this nastiness for the next week.

inflammable

16th November 2014, 21:47

My power windows had gotten slow so I put some to the Honda Shin-Etsu grease in the rail (no difference) and then I put lithium grease in the two channels on each side. Much, much better. For the first one I had to take off the interior door panel to find the two rails but not before consulting miata.net to discover there is a screw under the carpet at the base of the door handle. Once I knew where the rails were, the passenger side I was able to get to without taking off the interior door panel.

Along the way, I drained my battery (fan was running, interior light was on and I was running the windows up and down) so then I roll started it going down my street. I love driving a stick again.

narek

16th November 2014, 21:57

Put blizzaks on

mx54us

16th November 2014, 22:44

inflammable, Are you saying I can shoot some grease into the window channels without removing the door panels? That'd be great. Any more details about doing that? Thanks.

tbm275

17th November 2014, 00:14

Along the way, I drained my battery (fan was running, interior light was on and I was running the windows up and down) so then I roll started it going down my street. I love driving a stick again.

Heck I put shin estu on the rails inside the doors themselves and they've been perfect ever since

agv

17th November 2014, 14:00

I'm considering replacing mine for the same reason. Safelites website has a quote feature. Here's what mine will be in Rochester, NY.
204619
CHRIST... just went on website and I got a quote of $324.95:eek:

inflammable

17th November 2014, 15:32

inflammable, Are you saying I can shoot some grease into the window channels without removing the door panels? That'd be great. Any more details about doing that? Thanks.

Separating the black rubber blade seal from the window and peaking down you can find each rail..... if you know what you're looking for. Their are two rollers, one in each rail, and the rear one is green.

CTt3MX5

17th November 2014, 16:04

Ordered a new used interior door handle from Planet Miata this morning. Yesterday, the DS one decided to up and break in two on me. Thankfully I can still lock the car and open it from the outside.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209366&d=1416251424

Today, I noticed a leak on the PS...found out when I left my office after being here a couple of hours and the seat was soaked. Weather stripping was indented and not making a clean seal against the window. Tried to massage it back into shape but it wasn't happening. So I pulled it back and noticed a slit so I stuffed some foam in there to fill it out. Will have to check on it later.

On the bright side, I received the CarbonMiata seatbelt extenders last week. :)
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209341&d=1416004765

amptramp

17th November 2014, 19:18

Cleaned the snow off it. Winter sucks.

cw_01miata

17th November 2014, 19:29

Check your car's insurance policy. If you have full coverage, glass replacement is probably in your coverage, and depending on the policy, your deductible could be $0.00 to $250.00.

Check with your insurance agent to find out. As for the cost of paying cash for replacement, I would guess that it would be around $300.00 to $600.00.

I agree with pmf73, Safelite is the best in glass replacement.

I had mine done at no cost last spring. I got the chip in the windshield one day, next day I added coverage with no deductible. This raised my 6mo. premium by $3. Day after that I called the mobile autoglass repair shop. Day after that they came to my work and I watched them put in the new windshield from the lobby. :thumbs:

J3cubrc

17th November 2014, 20:05

:eek: I forget what the term for that is...

hilitai

17th November 2014, 20:37

"Winter sucks."

Drove my '99 to work today, and it did not appreciate the 16 degree temperature and howling wind... It started up and got me home, but the battery was not enthusiastic about it.

doane2u

17th November 2014, 23:42

:eek: I forget what the term for that is...

It's called what's wrong with more and more people in this country these days... no sense of ethics or honesty, and then go on to brag about it. Amazing.

StmbtDave

18th November 2014, 00:01

Last weekend I drove from our house in Colorado to our winter home in Arizona. Today I put the top down and drove to the golf course. That trunk is so small I can't get the golf bag in unless I take out the woods and put them in separate :(

cw_01miata

18th November 2014, 00:36

unethical?

I still have the coverage if that makes you feel better.
I needed a product. I bought a product. I used the product I bought. :dunno:

It's entirely my fault the premium didn't go up more. My record is in good standing. :D

And to keep this thread on track, I missed driving my NB today. I am waiting for fuel injector service.

J3cubrc

18th November 2014, 08:46

...I needed a product. I bought a product. I used the product I bought. :dunno:.

So your insurer sold you a coverage that was retroactive to a prior period. Got it... :thumbs:
:rolleyes:

sportclay

18th November 2014, 09:40

:eek: I forget what the term for that is...

Fraud.... :(

J3cubrc

18th November 2014, 09:51

Fraud.... :(

Lol. Another appropriate answer might be "up to one year."

doane2u

18th November 2014, 11:34

unethical?

I still have the coverage if that makes you feel better.
I needed a product. I bought a product. I used the product I bought. :dunno:

It's entirely my fault the premium didn't go up more. My record is in good standing. :D

And to keep this thread on track, I missed driving my NB today. I am waiting for fuel injector service.

No, according to what you said, you didn't have the coverage when you had the damage, you then lied to them, hid it and filed a claim, that's unethical. Doesn't matter if you kept the coverage or not, you're using that as an excuse to make yourself feel better and justify the lying. nufsaid.

usshelena725

18th November 2014, 16:51

unethical?

I still have the coverage if that makes you feel better.
I needed a product. I bought a product. I used the product I bought. :dunno:

It's entirely my fault the premium didn't go up more. My record is in good standing. :D

And to keep this thread on track, I missed driving my NB today. I am waiting for fuel injector service.
This is insurance fraud and is a textbook example as stated in the USC annotated.

I would strongly recommend removing your written confession from the Internet should anyone decide to submit a tip to the insurance company.

Perfect evidence right here. Real too, not even demonstrative.

CaptRick

18th November 2014, 16:57

NOT FAIR!!!!!!
It was 12 degrees this morning when I pulled the Miata out of the garage for the run to work, but the heater does work really well.......

CaptRick

18th November 2014, 19:17

Just installed a Thompson Nautilus Compact air horn, took all of 10 minutes and what a difference! The Hew Yawker in me can't wait to express my opinion......:rofl:

Wino

18th November 2014, 19:44

I'm starting winter work on my 2002 this week. I Installed a RoadsterSport 3 muffler, replaced my fuel filter, and put in new Belden (NAPA) plug wires.

The muffler was really easy. I think it took about 20 minutes, most of which was wrestling with the rubber hangers getting the old one off.

The plug wires were way over due. I've been getting the occasional random misfire code. I get a couple of seconds of misfire then it's gone for weeks. My old ones were shot. The new short wire was 100 Ohms vs 2.9k Ohms on the old one. The new long wire was 300 ohms vs. 9k Ohms on the old one. I should have done this work when I did plugs 7k miles ago.

The fuel filter turned into a bit of a pain. I had the right tool for the fittings, but my tank side connection just kept on flowing fuel after I disconnected. The book said a small amount of fuel will come out and then it will stop, uhhhh right. I guess I'm a bit of a wimp, but I let it drain all the way into clean containers before I went to work on it. Being soaked in gas just doesn't appeal to me. Once it was drained, the change was super easy.

Next week, new Koni Sport shocks with FCM bump stops and a new Racking Beat front sway bar with Racking Beat end links.

Gary4565

18th November 2014, 22:00

Seashed

18th November 2014, 22:30

^^Come On! Sure it is! A beautiful new-to-you Miata, all that work?
Drop the top, put on a hat and scarf and drive that baby out and about.
So what, you'll have to stop for coffee a few times, that's OK, I did today
at 74° here in SoCal, same deal. Enjoy, congratulations on your great work
on your beautiful car!

doane2u

18th November 2014, 22:52

Yeah, it's surprising, even in cold weather... even in light rain, I've enjoyed driving topless. I just turn up the heater, mostly from the lower outlets, and I feel very comfortable. If it's raining, just be sure to not stop very long.. as long as you're moving, it stays pretty dry.

StratCat

18th November 2014, 23:02

No rain for me, but I do admit there's a special joy with a top-down cold-weather drive while blasting the heater!

I do it occasionally ...

Warhammer

18th November 2014, 23:27

I just put the cold weather liner back in my motorcycle jacket. Coincidentally, it works just as well for cold top-down drives as it does for cold rides! :thumbs:

J3cubrc

19th November 2014, 01:17

LOL! A couple guys from Southern California talkin' a guy from the mountains of Western PA into a top down cruise in 7 degree weather! :D At that temperature things break off, and I'm not talking about the car. Gary4575, congrats on the new paint.

SPEEDYlugNUTs

19th November 2014, 02:03

Man... Everyone's all talking about driving with their top down... How come I never get to see anyone here driving topless?!? I mean, there's nothing better than to see someone driving topless, mind you, if you don't get my joke then I'll crawl back into my garage. 😅

J3cubrc

19th November 2014, 07:52

:) ^ My car looks good topless, me, not so much.

usshelena725

19th November 2014, 08:39

Today I finished up all the sanding prep work. Thursday it goes to the paint shop ( Strata Blue Mica ). Already put on fresh tires, all calipers, rotors, pads, fluid, radiator, hoses, timing belt/ water pump, alternator, and plugs. I'll get the car back on Monday, but with the temp at 7 degrees right now, no top down weather for me.:D
Post a pic when done! I have a Strato Blue 2004 and it's starting to get a lot of small flaws in the paint. Would love to see one with fresh car on it.

usshelena725

19th November 2014, 08:40

No rain for me, but I do admit there's a special joy with a top-down cold-weather drive while blasting the heater!

I do it occasionally ...
It is currently 12 degrees here. I can't even look at my Miata without getting sad.

Supposed to warm up to 60s later in the week, maybe she can get to stretch her legs then.....

J3cubrc

19th November 2014, 08:43

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