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PeterWeller posted:It is literally two off-the-shelf components and some wiring where wiring already goes in bundles. Sorry, adding ~$100 of cost and less than a pound of components to a car that is likely to sell for over $25,000 and is remarkably light weight is a deal breaker for me 
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 Like I was saying, looks amazing from the side. Shame about the front and the back though.
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Sep 4, 2014 20:11
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revmoo posted:The thing that annoys me the most is that we (America) want to dump billions of dollars into things like rearview cameras and TPMS and yet we don't want to invest anything at all into driver training. It makes no sense at all. Driver training involves hiring people and then having those people actually try to communicate with Americans. As a further detail, such communication involves telling drivers what to do. Nobody's allowed to tell me what to do. 
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Sep 4, 2014 20:31
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Elysium posted:
That's definitely the best angle for it. It seems that they moved the front axle forward a bit, and this makes the proportions more attractive I think. I can't really say I dislike the new design overall (it's definitely an improvement over the NC at least) but I thought that the design language from the 6 and 3 would result in something better looking. Well there's always Alfa for looking pretty. Anyway, has there been any indication when the specs would be revealed? I get that they didn't want to reveal anything yesterday for some reason, but they aren't going to wait a year to say something specific, are they?
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Sep 4, 2014 20:58
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Am I the only one that thinks it looks like a cross between a BMW Z3/4 and a BRZ without a top? Either way, it looks very safe and derivative to me.
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Sep 4, 2014 21:19
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meatpimp posted:Am I the only one that thinks it looks like a cross between a BMW Z3/4 and a BRZ without a top? Either way, it looks very safe and derivative to me. I saw some BRZ-ness in the hood-fender top bulge almost right away. Where do you see Z3/4ness?
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Sep 4, 2014 22:59
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quackman posted:I saw some BRZ-ness in the hood-fender top bulge almost right away. Where do you see Z3/4ness? Rear and rear 3/4 view.
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Sep 4, 2014 23:08
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The hood/fender profile (hell the whole front clip) looks like an FD to me. I don't like the taillights though, hanging that swoopy thing off the side of a simple round red taillight looks gross to me.
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Sep 5, 2014 00:01
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Phone posted:Like living. If pedestrians are the reasons I can't have pop up headlights then gently caress em
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Sep 5, 2014 00:22
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You'll have to pry my pop ups from my cold dead hands
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Sep 5, 2014 00:54
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If pedestrians don't want to be hit then they shouldn't stand in the road.
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Sep 5, 2014 00:59
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Ugh, another convertable.
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Sep 5, 2014 03:03
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FatCow posted:Ugh, another convertable. I know. I was hoping for a converchair.
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Sep 5, 2014 04:25
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Phone posted:I should source my quote: This is just the best
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Sep 5, 2014 05:55
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I don't wanna read through all that garbage but I did see somebody questioning what kind of top it will be. UK mags say the soft top is able to be put up with one hand. If they haven't figured that out already somebody point it out.
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Sep 5, 2014 06:41
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I just realized: No hood "Power" bulge  That, and oval taillights, are pretty much the only consistent miata design features.
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Sep 5, 2014 12:06
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No glove box either. A little too aggressive with the gram strategy?
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Sep 5, 2014 14:57
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There's no glovebox in the S2000 either. Probably just a packaging issue with moving the firewall back while retaining the same underdash stuff.
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Sep 5, 2014 15:02
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Overall I'm pretty okay with it. It's still very Mazda and I'm sure aftermarket would take care of some of the oddities of the styling. However, sure do hate that slapped on looking infotainment screen  Looking forward to seeing some actual specs. Taco Box posted:Anyone else notice the cd drive is between the seatbacks? Right behind the cupholders? The picture I saw was actually a DVD player. Right by the cup-holder area. poxin fucked around with this message at 15:09 on Sep 5, 2014 |
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Sep 5, 2014 15:05
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Anyone else notice the cd drive is between the seatbacks? Right behind the cupholders? e: or 5.25/ single din optical drive? BloodBag fucked around with this message at 15:13 on Sep 5, 2014 |
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Sep 5, 2014 15:05
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They still put CD players in cars?
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Sep 5, 2014 15:28
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Hey, there's just something magical about sliding your disk into a tender, eagerly waiting slot which greedily sucks at every single inch of it.
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So I go to pressure test the cooling system on the Miata, and drop the bottom tray so I can get a better view from both sides....and immediately: ARRRRRRRRG   I guess it's new water pump time, although the dealership told me that had already happened when I checked the car's records, and it's only at 72k now... How difficult of a job is this? I'm a noob.
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Sep 5, 2014 23:52
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Phone posted:There's no glovebox in the S2000 either. S2000 has a storage compartment behind the armrest/tunnel though
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Sep 6, 2014 00:47
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Nodoze posted:S2000 has a storage compartment behind the armrest/tunnel though NC does as well. Also one cubbie behind each seat, but they're kind of a pain to access.
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Sep 6, 2014 00:58
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blk posted:How difficult of a job is this? I'm a noob. Depends on if you want to learn or just get the job done. If you can take your time on it, go for it, otherwise have somebody else do it. Might as well take care of the timing poo poo while you're at it too.
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Sep 6, 2014 01:17
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You chose an overhead cam 4 valve engine. You knew you would pay someone to fix it.
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televiper posted:NC does as well. Also one cubbie behind each seat, but they're kind of a pain to access. There were clearly at least two storage compartments in the center behind the armrest on the ND too. MattD1zzl3 posted:You chose an overhead cam 4 valve engine. You knew you would pay someone to fix it. ????
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leica posted:Depends on if you want to learn or just get the job done. If you can take your time on it, go for it, otherwise have somebody else do it. Might as well take care of the timing poo poo while you're at it too. My repair procedure usually goes like: Work for five minutes Check Youtube video to make sure I'm not loving it up Work for five minutes Struggle with fastener X for an hour because I have no upper body strength Work for five minutes Check shop manual to make sure I'm not loving it up, try a different Youtube video for good measure Etc. I'm going to join the Miata club when I move to Portland at the end of the month and see if I can get a more experienced member to help me with it; otherwise I'm going to take it to a shop. I really need someone over my shoulder for something like this but don't have any local car buddies.
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Sep 7, 2014 00:04
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Mine goes like this: work for five minutes look for that tool I just set down (and damnit I haven't even gotten up where is it?!) goto 10
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Just buy a bunch of distilled water and add as you lose it until you can get it fixed. Hell I've been driving mine for over a year with a leaking water pump, I even have all the parts, I'm just not in the mood to do it yet  Also, just had my car aligned with the Flyin' Miata specs, holy poo poo does it drive better now 
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Sep 7, 2014 00:31
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Did you sit in the car?
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Sep 7, 2014 01:14
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Nah, I just said gently caress it. Didn't have the time anyway to sit and wait so I just dropped it off. Still drives ten times better so I'm happy.
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Sep 7, 2014 01:18
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Guys, this new Miata reveal has stirred feelings deep within me that I didn't know I had. But seriously, I really like it and I want one. And I did just get a promotion, time to start saving up.
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some notes about the interior of the ND: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/07/2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-interior-impressions-photos/ quote:The column tilts, but unfortunately and somewhat inexplicably, it still doesn't telescope. quote:The more supportive seats are positioned closer to the floor of the car, and the slightly wider passenger cell itself seems to be set a bit further back in the wheelbase than the NC.
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Hog Obituary posted:some notes about the interior of the ND: quote:Whereas the NC's redline is listed at 7,000 rpm (6,700 rpm on automatic models), the large, centrally mounted tachometer on the ND suggests its new SkyActiv engine will be happy to rev to at least 7,400 rpm. Zippy. It isn't a standard 2.0/165ps SkyActiv-G then, since that redlines at ~6500. Have they definitely still not detailed the engine?
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Sep 7, 2014 22:24
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In the interior shots the steering wheel looks oddly close to the door, I can't tell if it the camera angle or not.
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Butthurt over window switches and cupholders. Wait until they see where the Italians put them. Window Switches will be on the gearshift lever and cupholders in the convertible top.
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Goober Peas posted:Butthurt over window switches and cupholders. Wait until they see where the Italians put them. Window Switches will be on the gearshift lever and cupholders in the convertible top. That seems a bit more French than Italian, actually.
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Viggen posted:That seems a bit more French than Italian, actually. I'll call your bet and raise you an Alfa Romeo 75.
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