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Phone posted:All BPs are non-interference (go me!!!! hahhahahahahaha), but the belt is 10+ years old by now so changing it is definitely a good idea. The frakenmotor in my garage disagrees.
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Phone posted:But don't buy that car, it's too expensive. Or maybe try negotiating the price down?
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FatCow posted:The frakenmotor in my garage disagrees. Does it disagree on the non-interference part or it being a good idea to replace the belt part? 
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mobby_6kl posted:Does it disagree on the non-interference part or it being a good idea to replace the belt part? He got the head shaved down when he blew up the bottom part of his 2001 motor and then attached it to my 94 shortblock. He made it an interference motor.
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Luffles posted:I'm looking into buying a 2000ish MX-5 for $9,000ish with 60k~ miles. Is there anything I should look at in particular when going to buy this, or ask the dealer about? It's from a used dealership and I know basically next to nothing about cars and figured I would come for a little advice before I went exploring. I found a '99 manual with a bunch of aftermarket parts for $67xx out the door, everything looks good except no service history from a dealer, going to keep looking. I am basically set on a Miata after reading more of this thread.
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Phone posted:He got the head shaved down when he blew up the bottom part of his 2001 motor and then attached it to my 94 shortblock. He made it an interference motor. Oh crap I was planning on doing this with a 99 head. Does any shaving cause valve-TDC piston clearance issues?
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If the piston is at TDC, the valves are going to be fully closed.
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Phone posted:If the piston is at TDC, the valves are going to be fully closed. Not if it's TDC on the exhaust/intake strokes instead of the compression/power strokes. There are plenty of cars that with typical flat-top pistons and aggressive-enough cam profiles where they would actually have valve-to-piston interference, even without a timing belt / chain failure. Thus, valve reliefs in pistons.
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Luffles posted:I found a '99 manual with a bunch of aftermarket parts for $67xx out the door, everything looks good except no service history from a dealer, going to keep looking. I took some pictures of this car, 78000 miles, water pump replaced at 71000, the dealer bought it at auction, maintenance inspected yearly for the past three years at a local dealership, previously from Pennsylvania. http://i.imgur.com/OTFVt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WYqVC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xJ5nH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/gicil.jpg Can anyone help me with accurate pricing/questions to ask? Or even identification of the aftermarket parts?
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Luffles posted:I took some pictures of this car, 78000 miles, water pump replaced at 71000, the dealer bought it at auction, maintenance inspected yearly for the past three years at a local dealership, previously from Pennsylvania. Any idea of its history whilst it was in Pennsylvania? It looks like its had pretty extensive mods done to it, the roll bar, the strut brace, after market Air filter that I don't recognise, also it looks like it may have had a turbo or supercharger on it at one point, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, then again, it might just be differences in USA Vs UK models.
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So far the only luck I'm having finding a black car with ABS is MSM's. I'm not really opposed to it, but you all say it's a lot of work to make worthwhile. From looking around it seems like an intake and exhaust+downpipe will free up a bunch of power, and I doubt I'm going to want more than that for a while
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Luffles posted:I am basically set on a Miata after reading more of this thread. Allow me to help you further: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STlPK7M092Y 97. Stock. 135,000miles. (220,000km)
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Nodoze posted:So far the only luck I'm having finding a black car with ABS is MSM's. I'm not really opposed to it, but you all say it's a lot of work to make worthwhile. From looking around it seems like an intake and exhaust+downpipe will free up a bunch of power, and I doubt I'm going to want more than that for a while Yessssssssssssssssssssssss, join the MS club. DO IT.
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Rhyno posted:Yessssssssssssssssssssssss, join the MS club. I did look at MS 6s the other day and that may be a backup plan 
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Hello. I'm saving up money to buy my first car, and I think I'm falling for the Miata. I found a $2,000 '94 model from a local private seller on Craigslist and I was going to get it, but then fell on some hard financial times and then decided that saving my residence was more important. I'm mostly just watching from a distance, but I'm deciding which car I'd like to get in the meantime. My budget will probably be $2,000 to $3,500 deciding on how much I decide to/can save up. I just have a few general queries about the Miata line. - Flip-up lights: are they silly or awesome? I hear that they can actually change the aerodynamics of the car and you can feel the shift while driving. I think they're ridiculous in an awesome way and I'd love to have a model with them. It changes the entire look in my eyes, and I think it's still kind of classy. - Hard-top or not? What's your preference? - I'm still learning to drive (have my permit, no license yet) and I'm learning stick. Would you say it's a difficult or decent car for a beginning driver? - I heard that it can be difficult for people with long legs. I'm only 5'4", but I'm having some trouble adjusting the car seat in my boyfriend's STi to try and get my legs to fit and still be able to comfortably reach the clutch while sitting normally in the seat while also being high up enough to see out the windshield. -_- I'm still learning about cars, so I'm not sure how diverse of a range it would be for how adjustable car seats are to positioning of pedals and the driver.. Thanks. The other cars I was considering would be a 240SX, an early 90's Integra or a Civic (probably a hatchback, or if I save up an Si so I could get Mugen parts and make it look like a Type R >>; )
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Flip up headlights rule
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shadowobsessed posted:Hello. I'm saving up money to buy my first car, and I think I'm falling for the Miata. I found a $2,000 '94 model from a local private seller on Craigslist and I was going to get it, but then fell on some hard financial times and then decided that saving my residence was more important. I'm mostly just watching from a distance, but I'm deciding which car I'd like to get in the meantime. My budget will probably be $2,000 to $3,500 deciding on how much I decide to/can save up. The flip-up lights are a love or hate thing for most people. I like them, personally. I have a hardtop and love it. They're definitely not necessary though. It's enough of a pain to remove and reinstall that I don't bother taking it off on these really nice and warm winter days we've been getting, which kind of sucks. If you're trying to save money, don't bother with one. Even a mediocre hardtop will cost at least $700. The Miata is the easiest manual I've ever driven. Please don't buy an automatic Miata.
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5'4" is a good height for NAs. My wife is a bit shorter and fits perfectly, better than I do at 5'10".
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Hardtops are a good standby incase of vandalism (if you have a place to store it) and are a good alternative in the winter. They increase visibility and security, but they keep you from going topless. Which is way to much fun. My hardtop only goes on when the weather gets cold enough where I won't be top down for a few months. Also, popups affecting the stance of the car at speed? Really?
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Luffles posted:I took some pictures of this car, 78000 miles, water pump replaced at 71000, the dealer bought it at auction, maintenance inspected yearly for the past three years at a local dealership, previously from Pennsylvania. That shock tower brace is unnecessary weight. The intake and exhaust shielding could be somewhat beneficial, but if the PO set that up without using a temperature probe to check the under the hood temps while driving; it's more than likely not doing anything. Red wasn't available in any form. Repaint or wrong year. Was the timing belt also replaced at 71k? You have to pull the TB to get to the WP? PS- Mods don't add value to the car, so a realistic price for the car if it checks out mechanically is closer to the 5-5.5k range.
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Phone posted:That shock tower brace is unnecessary weight. The intake and exhaust shielding could be somewhat beneficial, but if the PO set that up without using a temperature probe to check the under the hood temps while driving; it's more than likely not doing anything. E:f;b Something looked off with the black radiator support.
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Thanks for the tips! I definitely have my eyes on getting one now. I know that I don't actually want to drive with the top down, as I am not a fan of wind in my face (could be a hazard, would have to bother with securing hair back before driving anywhere) and it does seem like the material of a standard top might be more airy during the wintertime. Then again, I probably won't come across a cheap enough hardtop anyways so I could just leave the top on and wear warmer clothes in the cold, etc.Ziploc posted:Also, popups affecting the stance of the car at speed? Really? I am unfortunately not sure of the verity of the claim, but it is something I read elsewhere on another car forum and I think someone made a video demonstrating it. It could just be a silly troll though, since the lights are of substantial height. For reference, this is the ad I was looking at. It only had primer and no paint, but I would be okay with painting it at that price. Also I would've asked a few more questions in person to make sure there was nothing seriously deficient with it. Also I looked up the years with the flip-up lights, I think that this model is actually a '94 and not a '93 as they claimed? That's mostly just splitting hairs though.  However, living in California, I know that there are a lot of anti-car laws put in place, some rather arbitrary. I'm fairly certain that the blacked-out tail lights would be illegal, is that the same for other states? Oh and I don't mean to talk forever, but I've also been interested in flat paint jobs (black and yellow or orange, especially). I haven't seen any on a Miata yet so I was wondering if there is any sort of image archive to get a feel for how it might look on one. I know that a relatively inexpensive way to get a flat black-looking car is to coat it in vinyl by hand, but I am assuming that a single dent would ruin the illusion and the whole look. shadowobsessed fucked around with this message at 23:59 on Feb 2, 2012 |
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shadowobsessed posted:Thanks for the tips! I definitely have my eyes on getting one now. I know that I don't actually want to drive with the top down, as I am not a fan of wind in my face (could be a hazard, would have to bother with securing hair back before driving anywhere) and it does seem like the material of a standard top might be more airy during the wintertime. Then again, I probably won't come across a cheap enough hardtop anyways so I could just leave the top on and wear warmer clothes in the cold, etc. Leave a hat in the closable cubby between the seats, that's what I do. shadowobsessed posted:I am unfortunately not sure of the verity of the claim, but it is something I read elsewhere on another car forum and I think someone made a video demonstrating it. It could just be a silly troll though, since the lights are of substantial height. It does has an affect, you can hear it on an empty freeway with the windows down. It creates a bit more wind noise with the lights up. That's it, it doesn't affect the stance, it doesn't make the car unstable. shadowobsessed posted:For reference, this is the ad I was looking at. It only had primer and no paint, but I would be okay with painting it at that price. Also I would've asked a few more questions in person to make sure there was nothing seriously deficient with it. Also I looked up the years with the flip-up lights, I think that this model is actually a '94 and not a '93 as they claimed? That's mostly just splitting hairs though. That car has been messed around with. Unnecessary hood pins, comedy gas cap, blacked out front and rear indicators... Perhaps you can do something with it, or perhaps you can find something better. I dunno if that's a good price for your area or not shadowobsessed posted:However, living in California, I know that there are a lot of anti-car laws put in place, some rather arbitrary. I'm fairly certain that the blacked-out tail lights would be illegal, is that the same for other states? A lot of the early ones had non-metallic paint. Mine's plain (it's shiny, just not metallic) blue from the factory. The cheap way to get a flat paintjob is to do it with a roller! meltie fucked around with this message at 00:18 on Feb 3, 2012 |
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Luffles posted:I took some pictures of this car, 78000 miles, water pump replaced at 71000, the dealer bought it at auction, maintenance inspected yearly for the past three years at a local dealership, previously from Pennsylvania.
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Nodoze posted:I did look at MS 6s the other day and that may be a backup plan I'm in love with this plan!
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destructo posted:Those are all cheap eBay poo poo parts + obvious repaint. Run away. An ebay intake and heatshield is no reason to completely abandon the car. Worth a carfax to check out why it was repainted, if the car is cheap enough. First Time Caller fucked around with this message at 04:02 on Feb 3, 2012 |
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Rhyno posted:I'm in love with this plan! Make it a MS3 instead  I just want the best of both worlds. The lightness of the Miata, the retarded power (and power delivery) of the MS3/MS6.
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Ah yes, $7k for a Miata that has a bunch of cheap eBay poo poo on it plus a repaint for some odd reason. I mean, just because you can find NBs all day for $6k or under with maintenance and stock parts doesn't mean that you should disregard this fine specimen.
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shadowobsessed posted:Also I looked up the years with the flip-up lights, I think that this model is actually a '94 and not a '93 as they claimed? That's mostly just splitting hairs though. 90-97 all had flip up lights. There are differences between the 90-93 (NA6) and 94-97 (NA8), mostly limited to the engine, differential, and bracing. That car looks like a piece of crap though. Probably 1-1.5k in my area, but it would also have rust all over from the primer. Keep looking.
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It's not a cheap ebay intake anyway, it looks like a Monsterflow intake which are CARB legal and pretty pricey http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/17-1001.html?id=ho6zeR2n Other than the repaint I have no idea why everyone's bagging on this car so hard.
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aventari posted:It's not a cheap ebay intake anyway, it looks like a Monsterflow intake which are CARB legal and pretty pricey Edit: Freedom Design STB. This was owned by a miata.net poster. destructo fucked around with this message at 00:08 on Feb 4, 2012 |
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aventari posted:It's not a cheap ebay intake anyway, it looks like a Monsterflow intake which are CARB legal and pretty pricey The repaint is enough. The eBay accessories are the crowning glory.
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destructo posted:That's a poo poo intake (they're all terrible except the Randall cowl). Does this mean that it is either brushed aluminum or faux woodgrain?
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destructo posted:That's a poo poo intake (they're all terrible except the Randall cowl). Whats so bad about the elbow intake Racing Beat makes? Phone posted:Ah yes, $7k for a Miata that has a bunch of cheap eBay poo poo on it plus a repaint for some odd reason. I mean, just because you can find NBs all day for $6k or under with maintenance and stock parts doesn't mean that you should disregard this fine specimen. Yeah $7k probably not, but if it was super low miles or under $4k I don't think I'd really give a poo poo.
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So I couldn't get started yesterday morning, it'd just crank slower and slower, with no result. Before I pull the battery, does the stock NB CD/radio have a code or a PIN that could get reset, preventing it from being used? None of the papers I got with the car mention it, but the Phillips unit in my Omega had that and I'd prefer to avoid any unnecessary complications.
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First Time Caller posted:Whats so bad about the elbow intake Racing Beat makes? Phone posted:Does this mean that it is either brushed aluminum or faux woodgrain?
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mobby_6kl posted:So I couldn't get started yesterday morning, it'd just crank slower and slower, with no result. Before I pull the battery, does the stock NB CD/radio have a code or a PIN that could get reset, preventing it from being used? None of the papers I got with the car mention it, but the Phillips unit in my Omega had that and I'd prefer to avoid any unnecessary complications. If the anti theft is flashing, it does. Check your manual.
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destructo posted:Why bother when the Randall Cowl is cheaper and actually makes power? Better off putting the money towards something else. http://www.racingbeat.com/manuals/56501.pdf It "actually makes power." and it's like $30 cheaper than a '99 cowl intake from FM.
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