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c355n4 posted:
It's OK, it's only a 1.6L car.
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Mar 1, 2014 00:56
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hahaha. well 1.6 cars are just vvt swaps that haven't happened yet. I love how the car behind it is spotless.
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Mar 1, 2014 01:16
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Phone posted:It's OK, it's only a 1.6L car.  Oh the miata hierarchy.
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Mar 1, 2014 16:33
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Phone posted:It's OK, it's only a 1.6L car. Words can still hurt 
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Mar 1, 2014 20:01
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1.6's are actually pretty fun to rev the piss out of, but when you can get a BP Miata for a little bit more it's pointless to buy one imo, unless you can find one REALLY cheap.
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Mar 1, 2014 23:43
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Made a video of my saturday project, testing the new roadstersport 3 on the jackstands. Plus a little open exhaust blip, would be better if i wasnt too lazy to put proper tension on my belts  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2MrU-9QDoU&hd=1 Its odd, at idle its as quiet as stock, cruising on the freeway its barely audible, but when you stomp the gas it sounds like all 4 cylinder hell is breaking loose. MattD1zzl3 fucked around with this message at 16:30 on Mar 2, 2014 |
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Mar 2, 2014 16:27
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One of the biggest disappointments of Miata ownership for me was that my car sounded like a Honda.
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Mar 2, 2014 17:29
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I just got a new muffler for my NC, looking forward to that sweet Honda sound.
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Mar 2, 2014 19:47
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MattD1zzl3 posted:Made a video of my saturday project, testing the new roadstersport 3 on the jackstands. Plus a little open exhaust blip, would be better if i wasnt too lazy to put proper tension on my belts It looks like you still have the tip insert/baffle in, have you tried it with it out? I've never had mine in and I was getting a little annoyed by the noise for daily driving so I'm going to try it.
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Mar 2, 2014 21:29
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GOD IS BED posted:I just got a new muffler for my NC, looking forward to that sweet Honda sound. What'd you get and can you do before and after sounds? So many of the videos on Youtube only show 'after' and don't include a baseline for whatever recording situation they're in, so they're not as useful as they could be. If mine makes it out of the shop, new exhaust is on my to-do list.
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Mar 2, 2014 22:04
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At least supercharged miata's sound great.
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Mar 2, 2014 22:50
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televiper posted:What'd you get and can you do before and after sounds? So many of the videos on Youtube only show 'after' and don't include a baseline for whatever recording situation they're in, so they're not as useful as they could be. I got the Motorsport Race muffler from Goodwin Racing, and I will definitely take a good before and after video. Unfortunately, I'm moving into a new house, so it will likely be mid March before I can get it installed.
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Mar 2, 2014 23:21
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It is 2 degrees outside and my temp gauge in my NA was already reading low, but got lower when I got off of surface streets and onto the interstate. Could that be anything other than a stuck thermostat? I don't know when the timing belt was last done, should I just get that, the waterpump and the t-stat all done at the same time?
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Mar 3, 2014 00:41
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Dying alternator.
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Mar 3, 2014 01:06
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So, last week the car hit an ice curb, got some air and slammed the front passenger rim into the ground. The steel rim is toast and had to be replaced. This week I notice the top of the tire on that side is about half inch closer to the fender lip. Nothing seems terribly bend out of shape suspension wise at a cursory glance. Could it be a blown shock?
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Mar 3, 2014 01:39
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I was in a minor accident in a miata like that and didnt realise the subframe was bent until the A arms were off of the car (despite the mount looking ok at first, it had bent elsewhere). Wheels not being where they should be is usually a pretty serious issue e: i read your post at first of the wheel being improperly located fore and aft, not up and down, still give a close look to your A arms and subframe in addition to the shocks (check those for leaking fluid)
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Mar 3, 2014 04:16
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I'm trying to buy a Miata, did some negotiations with a dealer. I was wondering what goons thought of the price as far as fair/not fair. I have a big effortpost on Miata.net where I'm also asking them: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=532789
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Mar 3, 2014 20:04
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Update on mt squeaky rear suspension: I cranked down the rear most eccentric bolt with a breaker bar and it went away. Whelp, looks like I'm getting an alignment when I put my summer wheels back on.
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Mar 4, 2014 00:19
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Harmburger, that price seems a bit high for the oldest NC style, in my opinion. If the dealer will fix the blemishes and tires, then ok, but if they don't budge, I'd walk.
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Mar 4, 2014 00:42
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Also, check to make sure the TSB for 06-07s about upgrading the drainage system has been performed. I didn't think to check with mine, and it flooded :\ With the low miles, I'd say that's an ok-enough deal if it's got everything you want.
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Mar 4, 2014 00:50
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televiper posted:Also, check to make sure the TSB for 06-07s about upgrading the drainage system has been performed. I didn't think to check with mine, and it flooded :\ It's got almost everything I could want, only missing the suspension package. GOD IS BED posted:Harmburger, that price seems a bit high for the oldest NC style, in my opinion. If the dealer will fix the blemishes and tires, then ok, but if they don't budge, I'd walk. Yeah, it's pretty high and more than I'd really /like/ to pay, but it's got low miles for the age. I'll hold out for the blemishes and tires. Thanks guys, appreciate the input. More than willing to hear what others have to say.
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Mar 4, 2014 01:21
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Harmburger posted:Any way to be sure of the upgrade visually, or should I try to call around and see where it was serviced? It involves adding some drain grates and improving the drain tubes, if I recall, so, yeah, it's an easy visual check once you get to it, but some interior components need to come out to get to it. Calling its home garage might be easier and faster. My understanding of the factory sports suspension package is that it's not worth it and that you're better off putting in Konis or Bilsteins on your own.
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Mar 4, 2014 01:53
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You just want to make sure that you have the LSD and the 6 speed.
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Mar 4, 2014 02:00
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What do you guys think a NB in good shape with 50k miles is worth (or a NC, for that matter)?
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Mar 4, 2014 02:27
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blk posted:What do you guys think a NB in good shape with 50k miles is worth (or a NC, for that matter)? Lotta variables in there dude. The big one being how the market is in your area.
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Mar 4, 2014 03:21
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Harmburger posted:I'm trying to buy a Miata, did some negotiations with a dealer. I was wondering what goons thought of the price as far as fair/not fair. I have a big effortpost on Miata.net where I'm also asking them: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=532789 I just got an 06 Touring with 59K for $9000. Shop around some more if you want to get a good deal. Or have Leica start posting Miatas in Florida.
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Mar 4, 2014 03:33
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Just snapped the timing belt. I thought it was a 60k interval? Where am I going to get a kit on Sunday dammit this is my only working car at the moment
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Mar 9, 2014 11:19
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Uh, I'd be kinda worried about that engine. Miatas don't snap timing belts unless if you buy engines from back to back goon owners. Go to Napa and get a Bando tb. (I still need to teardown the 97 1.8L in my garage)
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Mar 9, 2014 15:39
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Just buttoned up the bottom end on my buddy's 1.8 rebuild. It's been two years in the making. Once the RTV on the pan cures, head goes on. Might even have it in his car by 2015.
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Mar 10, 2014 02:40
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Anyone happen to have an OEM Nardi steering wheel they aren't using? I'd even take an old school OEM 3 spoke if somebody has one of those. The leather on mine is disintegrating thanks to ToolShack's greasy hands. And I hate the four spoke wheels anyway.
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Mar 10, 2014 06:05
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$1000 for a 1990 5 speed, what are the deal breakers?
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Mar 10, 2014 06:10
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Rust. Anything else is solved with monies.
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Mar 10, 2014 06:16
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leica posted:Anyone happen to have an OEM Nardi steering wheel they aren't using? I'd even take an old school OEM 3 spoke if somebody has one of those. They are the same in protégés and others plus/minus cruise controls. Upper models have leather. I have pictures in my thread putting one in the green car.
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Mar 10, 2014 06:22
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iv46vi posted:Rust. Anything else is solved with monies. Rockers are the bad zone, where else is critical to check?
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Mar 10, 2014 06:32
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Rockers, "frame rails" underneath, around the windshield, door bottoms.
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Mar 10, 2014 12:23
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Short nose crank, too.
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Mar 10, 2014 14:08
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Larrymer posted:Short nose crank, too. Yeah if it seems low on power, (lower then then the low it started with) the crank might be bad. The good news is it probably needs tons of other work including a clutch so just consider it an excuse for an engine swap. You can also sometimes loctite fix the pulley for not that much money or effort. I would be more concerned with rust.
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Mar 10, 2014 14:33
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For a 25 year old car the failure would have already happen, no?
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Mar 10, 2014 14:52
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Larrymer posted:Short nose crank, too. If you can do the wrenching yourself a junkyard 1.6l is like $300.
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I was offered one for free once.
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