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So I ended up getting a 99 miata with 120k miles. Dear god this is the most fun I've had behind the wheel. This thing completely changed my mind about owning only European cars. Any goons with a roll bar that can give me an idea of how much it costs to get one installed?
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Feb 24, 2012 04:39
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500 + shipping + DIY. It'll take you about a day to get it installed and you might need a friend for a few sections. It isn't particularly hard in any capacity, just time consuming.
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Feb 24, 2012 04:51
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Hey guys, the differential on my 03 sport is whining and has rice sized chunks of metal!  Sourced a used 1994 Torsen, will that fit and work alright? The axle is my biggest question mark. Also how do i inspect a used differential to make sure its not going to cause problems? I dont think the PO ever changed the diff fluid it was pretty watery.
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Feb 24, 2012 17:32
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Goddamn it, I got scooped on a hardtop again today. I was going with cash in hand, and the buyer was just pulling away when I pulled up.
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Feb 25, 2012 16:15
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That sucks. They go so fast. I just bought a nice '03 OEM top and a rear shelf carpet on eBay. The top comes with the rain rail, but I'm thinking I should buy a new aftermarket one while I'm at it.
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Feb 25, 2012 16:47
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Ninjafix posted:So I ended up getting a 99 miata with 120k miles. I installed mine last weekend. $585 shipped from 949 Racing and something like 4-5 hours to install. Make sure you have some tin snips and a good drill. When you cut your package tray, measure correctly - I ended up cutting off an extra 2" for no reason because I am a retard and cannot use measuring tape. Also watch your drilling on the passenger side, theres emissions poo poo down there.  Feels good when its done though! First Time Caller fucked around with this message at 01:41 on Feb 26, 2012 |
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Feb 26, 2012 01:36
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What kind of wheels are on your NB? Got anymore pics of it, I like the looks of those.
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Feb 26, 2012 01:38
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leica posted:What kind of wheels are on your NB? Got anymore pics of it, I like the looks of those. 949Racing 6UL 15x8 edit: I'd recommend getting 15x9's on the NB if you don't want them to look sunk. Requires a fender roll if you've lowered the car. That pic above is with 20mm spacers. First Time Caller fucked around with this message at 08:41 on Feb 26, 2012 |
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Feb 26, 2012 01:40
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Ha! I figured out why I've been having a hard time getting a hard top. I did some asking around, and it turns out there's a local specialty Miata dealer 50-60 miles west, that has been buying every hardtop on the market under $1k to repaint and put on one of their cars. And he won't sell me one for a reasonable price...I gotta figure out how to get the drop on this guy.
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Feb 27, 2012 02:57
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blugu64 posted:And he won't sell me one for a reasonable price...I gotta figure out how to get the drop on this guy. RSS feeds on your local online classifieds.
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Feb 27, 2012 03:06
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My reverse lights failed the other day in my 91. Checked the bulb and fuse on my cheap multimeter and both seem good (show short when testing resistance, is that a dumb way to test the bulb?). Went and grabbed my extra transmission out of storage and tested and pulled its reverse switched, swapped it out and still no good. Old switch tests good as well. Is there a common spot where the wires could have broken, or am I doing something stupid? I did not test the switch while installed with a multimeter, should probably try that as well, it did test ok on the not installed trans though.
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Feb 27, 2012 04:21
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Ziploc posted:RSS feeds on your local online classifieds. The dealer probably has one too 
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Feb 27, 2012 05:26
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Post a more appealing ad when you see a real one pop up, then bait the dealer until you pick yours up :v
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Feb 27, 2012 05:34
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Post a wanted ad.
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Feb 27, 2012 06:24
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destructo posted:Post a more appealing ad when you see a real one pop up, then bait the dealer until you pick yours up :v That's a bad rear end idea.
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Feb 27, 2012 06:35
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oRenj9 posted:That's a bad rear end idea. The dealer can probably afford to chase multiple tops at once.
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Feb 27, 2012 07:19
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Speaking of tops, it looks like I will be getting a former project car in a couple of weeks. I'm trying to price up all the stuff I need to be get, and I'm wondering if it's possible down the road to fit a glass rear window in place of the plastic one?
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Feb 27, 2012 16:24
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televiper posted:The dealer can probably afford to chase multiple tops at once.
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Feb 27, 2012 16:29
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Post on CL about how the dealership is buying everything and monopolizing the market.
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Feb 27, 2012 19:56
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Ninjafix posted:So i went to see the 1999 miata and though it was a nice and well taken care of car I didn't really like the way the headlights look. I felt like an NA miata would probably be a better fit. Was the '99 Emerald Green? If it was, I bought it.
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Feb 29, 2012 02:27
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I broke the patch in my top putting it down today, but my new one was waiting for me on the porch when I got home. Wishing I'd ordered a rain rail now.
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Mar 2, 2012 02:44
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Uh, yeah, here's the top.
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Mar 2, 2012 02:45
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more pics of dinner plz
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Mar 2, 2012 07:53
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Haha, that's some of the best Thai food you can get around here, from a place inside a gas station. I got my car cleaned up the other day, too. Hopefully no more road salt for the rest of the season.
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Mar 2, 2012 14:09
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Going to check out this bad boy in the next few days. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2878122067.html Is it me or do the tires look abnormally large? Has the power package so according to the chart it has a Torsen which is nice 
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Mar 5, 2012 00:15
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Looks like 195/60R14s to me.
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Mar 5, 2012 00:28
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Phone posted:Looks like 195/60R14s to me. You can tell the size from a 300x225 side-shot craigslist picture? 
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Mar 5, 2012 00:52
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I'd probably replace them immediately anyway, so I guess it doesn't matter much. So what tires are the best bang for buck these days? Last time I had a Miata it was Azenis VVVV I'd stay with the stock wheels for awhile, especially if they're hollow spokes. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 03:33 on Mar 5, 2012 |
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Mar 5, 2012 01:18
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leica posted:I'd probably replace them immediately anyway, so I guess it doesn't matter much.
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Mar 5, 2012 01:43
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leica posted:I'd probably replace them immediately anyway, so I guess it doesn't matter much. If you're keeping the stock wheels, Star Specs are probably the best available. Some that destructo mentioned aren't available in that size. I've been very happy with my Star Specs.
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Mar 5, 2012 23:23
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Star Specs are what I'm picking up. Can't get RS3's in 205/50/15
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Mar 5, 2012 23:30
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Welp I'm a Miata owner again  Got it for 3k, and it's really clean. Will post pics tomorrow.
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Mar 6, 2012 03:16
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What size are the tires!??!?!
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Mar 6, 2012 03:18
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Haha, 195/70's they were too big I was right  Also they're "Goodride" tires, anyone ever heard of them, because I haven't. Probably Chinese tires with my luck They're brand new so I could hopefully get at close to 200 for the set on CL.Who has the best deals on Star Specs? Wheels are hollow spokes so they won't be going anywhere.
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leica posted:Haha, 195/70's they were too big I was right Looks like they are quote:A consumer can find tires made by Hangzhou Zhongce under brand names like Vesta, Goodride, and Chaoyang
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Mar 6, 2012 05:45
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But how can you pass up a quality name like "Ling Long"? Sadly, that seems to be one of the better Chinese tires.
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Mar 6, 2012 05:49
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gently caress me. Well at least I can look forward to improving the ride and handling ten fold. And not worry about dying in a firey car crash. Aren't 195's pushing it on stock wheels though? For some reason I remember 185's being the cutoff. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 07:06 on Mar 6, 2012 |
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Mar 6, 2012 07:03
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I ran 195/60R14s all day long on my NB but I have no idea if those are wider wheels than NAs. Also, I would sooner put on a set of new-old-stock Firestone Wilderness A/Ts that have been baking in the AZ sun, and underinflate them, than I would any set of new Chinese-made tires. I've dealt with six Nankangs in particular and every single loving one of them popped belts extremely prematurely. Utter poo poo tires and downright scary.
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Mar 6, 2012 07:20
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leica posted:gently caress me. Well at least I can look forward to improving the ride and handling ten fold. And not worry about dying in a firey car crash. You can fit 205s on the stock 14x6 wheel, but that's really pushing it. 195s fit like a glove and I had them on mine for 4 years with zero issues.
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Cool. Vulcan Tire has 195/60/14 Azenis RT-165k's for $88 a piece. That's 20 bucks cheaper than Star Specs from Tirerack, and the reviews about them seem to be the same. Great grip, about the same wear, and decent in rain, just avoid standing water seems to be the consensus. That extra $$$ could pay for mounting, balancing and a good alignment. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 08:00 on Mar 6, 2012 |
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