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Those are actually cheap on Mazdaspeed: NAY9-28-6AZ* BOLT,CAM( W/NUTS& PLATES) The regular price is $11.34 The sale price is $6.80 Looks like I'm going to try to order them on Monday.
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Phone posted:Those are actually cheap on Mazdaspeed: Crap I new I should have tried harder to get mazdaspeed pricing this summer. Still need to order my timing belt kit too.
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Which one would you guys buy? http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/open-classifieds/95-miata-71k-miles/74876/page1/ http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/4184093470.html http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=521406
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The red NB is the best deal, I'd go for that. Also, does anyone sell rebuilt depowered steering racks with a welded pinion gear?
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Dec 7, 2013 05:08
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Flyin Miata will (Or at least used to), but they're also probably not cheap.
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asmasm posted:I am the guy making the intake. I put up an updated file this morning. I also have my elbow, couplers, and filter on their way to me so I will very soon be able to give some info on fitting those parts. This is really cool, nice work! I want to install one of these just because I think it would be awesome to have a 3D printed part on my car.
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The more I research suspension options the more confused I get uggggghhh. I think I'm going to get Vmaxx classics with a front RB sway bar unless the 949 Tecnas come out in the spring. Xida clubsports would be great but I think I'd rather use the difference to get a set of 15x9s + tires.
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Dec 7, 2013 19:44
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My being a weight weenie has paid off so far: Before next season I will have a hardtop and a lighter battery. That should get me down close to 2000lbs. Then a rollbar will bump me back up ~50lbs.
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A question on a MK1 battery. While doing some quick checks and maintanance I noticed that the PO replaced the battery with one that is too large to sit correctly in the mounting bracket and is off to the right, it was tied down with a million crazy tied together zip ties and the one that held them all together has snapped. I have not noticed any issues or noise from this, but is it a potential hazzard like I think it is? And how would I mount a smaller battery correctly?
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Dec 9, 2013 22:42
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Post which battery it is. Batteries should not be flopping around.
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Dec 9, 2013 22:47
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My NC brakes have started to squeal really bad. Given the timing I'm not sure if their low or if its the Minnesota weather. With 16k miles could they possibly be toast? Not tracked, and I'm not a heavy braker.
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Dec 9, 2013 23:41
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asmasm posted:My being a weight weenie has paid off so far: You can lose the air bag computer and crash sensors and all the associated wiring without hurting anything. You already don't have the air bags, might as well go all the way.
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Dec 9, 2013 23:46
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farcry posted:A question on a MK1 battery. Please God tell me it's at least a gel-cell battery.
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craig588 posted:You can lose the air bag computer and crash sensors and all the associated wiring without hurting anything. You already don't have the air bags, might as well go all the way. Yeah, that stuff is coming out when the dash is pulled. On the '95 the airbag stuff is harder to get at than a 94.
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GD_American posted:Please God tell me it's at least a gel-cell battery. its a Banner Batterien uni bull 50 100. As far as I can tell its a wet battery there is no vissable method for it to release gas buildup, I think its been ok so far because of the spare tyre jack ect in the boot not allowing it much space to shift around. It looks like the origonal cable tie job was done because this battery has no way to be screwed into the brackets mounting points even if it was the right size. It looks like it was intended to be screwed down, not to the side. I hate to say these words but if I go to halfords and buy a battery and pay for fitting will they put in a fitting battery and mount it correctly without just saying gently caress it? The origonal mounting brackets are still there so if there's something im missing here that would allow me to screw this one in I would rather do it myself then trust a halfords tech.
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On something like a Miata, I wouldn't count on a big-box store to have the specific bracket for your battery. I would order a replacement bracket from Flyin Miata and fix everything myself. Should be a ten minute fix, if that long. 1791apparel posted:My NC brakes have started to squeal really bad. Given the timing I'm not sure if their low or if its the Minnesota weather. You're fine, I've got twice that many miles on my original NC pads with heavy braking and some autox thrown in. Might be time to replace mine soon, though. e: Now I'm paranoid that a bunch of guys are gonna tell me I'm lucky to be alive on my pads... GOD IS BED fucked around with this message at 20:31 on Dec 10, 2013 |
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Going to attempt my first replacement top job tomorrow.  Anything specific I should look out for? I'm going by this guide, since he seems just as OCD about tagging and bagging parts as I am, and I trust those kinds of folks.
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Take the frame off the car. Really I didn't have any issues, it's not complicated but it takes a little while.
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Stretching the new top around the B pillar will seem impossible, but you just have to keep at it and it will happen eventually. That being said if it's cold it will be nearly impossible, you need to leave the top out in the sun for a good bit to get it nice and pliable, but if you live anywhere besides Florida that's no gonna happen this time of year. You need to figure out a way to get it nice and warm without melting it 
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Dec 11, 2013 01:50
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GOD IS BED posted:On something like a Miata, I wouldn't count on a big-box store to have the specific bracket for your battery. I would order a replacement bracket from Flyin Miata and fix everything myself. Should be a ten minute fix, if that long. Haha, yeah I'm probably fine. It's just irritating. It's 0* and I come along in my little black Miata squealing up the place. Oh well.
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leica posted:Stretching the new top around the B pillar will seem impossible, but you just have to keep at it and it will happen eventually. That being said if it's cold it will be nearly impossible, you need to leave the top out in the sun for a good bit to get it nice and pliable, but if you live anywhere besides Florida that's no gonna happen this time of year. You need to figure out a way to get it nice and warm without melting it Park it in the garage if you have one and bring it in the house. It's not too messy of a job to do so.
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Any tips for removing a likely 17 year old o2 sensor without damaging something? I went at it with a breaker bar and thought i was going to gently caress the cylinder head up somehow. Heat generated by the engine itself and some PB blaster didnt do the trick. Should i put a jack on the manifold so the head isnt taking all the twisting force? My car is made of misfires and exhaust leaks lately 
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Soak it regularly for a few days and apply sharp blows to the breaker bar. You can cut the wires and use a regular deep socket for more grip(even better with air/power tools).
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Got the new top installed. The B-Pillar was easy; I just moved the middle of the top away from the 3rd/4th bow until I got it riveted, then gently pulled the top back towards the front of the frame onto the bows. Everything else about the top->frame installation was easy. However, if I ever have to do this again, I'm taking the goddamned rollbar out. Getting the ends of the rain rain onto those studs was pure hell. I'm glad I know how to see with my fingers. I still haven't been able to get it latched EDIT: Just got the motherfucker latched. Looks awesome, feels awesome. Beach Bum fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Dec 12, 2013 |
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farcry posted:I hate to say these words but if I go to halfords and buy a battery and pay for fitting will they put in a fitting battery and mount it correctly without just saying gently caress it? The origonal mounting brackets are still there so if there's something im missing here that would allow me to screw this one in I would rather do it myself then trust a halfords tech. Eeeee don't go to Halfords! Use mx5parts: http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/westco-battery-mk1225-p-635.html
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1791apparel posted:Haha, yeah I'm probably fine. You can probably fix that by re-bedding the pads; find a clear bit of road and make a series of hard stops, going from 30 mph to 0, 40-0, 50-0, 60-0, then going back down to 50-0, 40-0, and finally 30-0. Try not to stay on the brakes too long between stops, the rotors will be hot and susceptible to marking. By the same token, make sure to do a bit of driving afterward, to cool down the pads/rotors before putting the parking brake on. The NC pads really love to squeal, so I have to this every few months. vvvvv: 300 hp and non-convertible? You don't want a Miata, you want a Corvette or a M3 coupe, man. GOD IS BED fucked around with this message at 23:10 on Dec 12, 2013 |
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I've secretly liked Miatas. Probably the only reasonable car id be happy with like 300 crank hp. If I ever had one though I'd have everything ready to drop in from the get go, n/a is painfully slow. Also not a fan of convertibles which most of them seem to be. Also regardless of what is done they invariably sound pretty lovely to me, minus v8s. It's something I consider ALL the time though ...
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I don't think you "get" Miatas.
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Ignoarints posted:I've secretly liked Miatas. Probably the only reasonable car id be happy with like 300 crank hp. "I secretly like Miatas but hate everything they stand for"  Maybe you should just get a Mustang or something?
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leica posted:"I secretly like Miatas but hate everything they stand for" My friends have taken to calling my Miata the "Girl Mustang."
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My friends just call it gay
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Log Cabin Mustang Owner.
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leica posted:My friends just call it gay That's almost asking too much from most of them. One of them does keep asking how my new career as a stylist is going though.
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Actually the friends I have that have ridden in it think it's cool now, one of them said "it's like riding in a rollercoaster". They all drive appliances except for one that has a brand spanking new Camaro SS vert.
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leica posted:Actually the friends I have that have ridden in it think it's cool now, one of them said "it's like riding in a rollercoaster". They all drive appliances except for one that has a brand spanking new Camaro SS vert. My girlfriend loves it and wants one of her own and hers is the only opinion (other than AI of course) that I care about.
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Good, keep that woman away from New Beetles.
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GOD IS BED posted:Good, keep that woman away from New Beetles. Working on it!
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I kind of regret selling my Miatas, what I thought was gonna be my fun car has been stolen by my wife. Leica, I'm taking mine back drat it.
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Haha, I'll buy your Mazda wagon so you can buy another Miata 
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TooLShack posted:I kind of regret selling my Miatas, what I thought was gonna be my fun car has been stolen by my wife. Leica, I'm taking mine back drat it. The MR-S not scratching that barebones convertible itch, eh?
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