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Saw this hadn't been posted here, did the needful:Olympic Mathlete posted:
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Nocheez posted:Saw this hadn't been posted here, did the needful: Wow, someone was like how can we take drifting and make it slow and boring and there ya go.
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Sep 16, 2019 19:18
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Shhhhh, were slow close to the US figuring out what gymkhana actually is.
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Sep 16, 2019 19:30
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Nocheez posted:Saw this hadn't been posted here, did the needful: Jikes.
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Sep 16, 2019 19:30
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um excuse me posted:Tubular front end, tubular front end! Oooh, you meant like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gs9GG1sr84&t=219s I think that would be very illegal here for a street car. But if I had the space for it, yeah that would make an amazing track car.
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Sep 16, 2019 22:41
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Speaking of wild build videos, is there one where they make a modular front end? You know, where you cut off the front end of the frame at the fire wall or crash bar and put end plates on the exposed locations then bolt it back together. They do it on a lot of racing where crashes are expected. I think NASCAR started it. Anyways I've been wanting to do it to my Miata so I just need a bump to hold me off for a while.
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Sep 17, 2019 00:21
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I like that cheap miata, - I just saved my friend's '01 SE for about $400 - Shop wanted $3500 for a new engine from her blowing the radiator and "overheating". I tore it down and the engine was perfectly fine, good compression etc - did a new rad, hoses, waterpump, seals, timing belt, headgasket, etc. The hardest part was I accidentally snapped off a control arm endlink and had to fuckin grind it off since it was so rusty. - Runs perfect now, super smooth, would be great if it wasn't for all the rust :\ It's unreal how cheap parts are for these cars - except when I'm trying to buy top of the line upgrades for my NA 
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Sep 17, 2019 02:48
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Clutch went soft to the floor today as I was driving to work, so I guess time to replace the Clutch Slave Cylinder? Should I replace the Master as well? Is it worth it to get the braided clutch line to replace the rubber one while I'm at it?
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Sep 17, 2019 15:07
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I would definitely get a new line. My steel line was long enough so I could delete the hardline pigtail (on my NA), I don't know if they offer that with rubber ones.
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Sep 17, 2019 15:37
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Elysium posted:Clutch went soft to the floor today as I was driving to work, so I guess time to replace the Clutch Slave Cylinder? Should I replace the Master as well? Is it worth it to get the braided clutch line to replace the rubber one while I'm at it? I just did both recently on my NA. I had to cut the slave from the pigtail hardline because it was so corroded, it might be best to plan for a braided line? I'm not sure if any part of the line is rubber. FWIW the first master I got was DOA from advance, but they swapped it out no problem.
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Sep 17, 2019 16:07
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New soft top day! I value my time and sanity more than my money, so I'm having one of those shops-in-the-industrial-warehouse-area-run-by-a-65-year-old-dude install it. Will be nice to be able to drive even when it's threatening rain.
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Sep 17, 2019 16:23
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Elysium posted:Clutch went soft to the floor today as I was driving to work, so I guess time to replace the Clutch Slave Cylinder? Should I replace the Master as well? Is it worth it to get the braided clutch line to replace the rubber one while I'm at it? I would replace both for peace of mind but ultimately it's up to you. I've read the masters fail less often than the slaves but when the part is $20 who cares? Treasure Cost Miata sells an overhaul kit for ~50 that includes exceedy master, slave, and a braided line that will replace the secondary coiled Hardline that attaches to the slave.
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Sep 18, 2019 18:22
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Both are decently accessable, I wouldn't consider it a major repair. Just fix what's broke.
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Sep 18, 2019 18:33
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When my NB's slave cylinder failed, the master went pretty shortly afterwards. If I were doing that job again today on that car (or, for that matter, if I ever do it on my TJ) I'd do both at the same time and save the future labor.
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Sep 18, 2019 18:34
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IOwnCalculus posted:When my NB's slave cylinder failed, the master went pretty shortly afterwards. If I were doing that job again today on that car (or, for that matter, if I ever do it on my TJ) I'd do both at the same time and save the future labor. Same thing on my S2000 (both are notorious for leakage). Getting stuck in first gear on the way home was definitely an experience
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Sep 18, 2019 23:15
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Miatas pretty much a Barbie Jeep, just rev match. But I have to ask how you managed to stop without stopping the engine?
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Sep 18, 2019 23:50
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IOwnCalculus posted:When my NB's slave cylinder failed, the master went pretty shortly afterwards. If I were doing that job again today on that car (or, for that matter, if I ever do it on my TJ) I'd do both at the same time and save the future labor. QFT, do pads and lines too while working down there if you want a nice little cheap upgrade.
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Sep 19, 2019 02:54
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Foolishly drove my 'yata through 6-8 inches of flood water today and got a check engine light. I pulled the code and its for a knock sensor, checked one of the spark plugs and it was totally dry so idk i guess im gonna get it towed to a mechanic
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Sep 20, 2019 02:32
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tha_hotstepper posted:Foolishly drove my 'yata through 6-8 inches of flood water today and got a check engine light. I pulled the code and its for a knock sensor, checked one of the spark plugs and it was totally dry so idk i guess im gonna get it towed to a mechanic Fellow Houston goon?
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Sep 20, 2019 12:28
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The.... Belt? Water pump? Noise is back pretty aggressively. This seems to happen once it's really warmed up, especially. https://youtu.be/bAkMjZdGXGM I took photos of the belt spinning because I'm unsure if that is loose or what.
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Sep 20, 2019 17:36
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ShaneB posted:The.... Belt? Water pump? Noise is back pretty aggressively. This seems to happen once it's really warmed up, especially. Maybe take a hose of some kind and carefully use as a stethoscope to isolate the location of the sound. Sounds more like water pump than alternator, but all things are possible.
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Sep 20, 2019 18:07
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your pulley boss is hosed (and/or your water pump bearings have given up the ghost) when was the last time you did TB + WP
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Sep 20, 2019 18:33
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Agreed, I had the same issue with the nightmare Miata.
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Sep 20, 2019 18:49
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Phone posted:your pulley boss is hosed (and/or your water pump bearings have given up the ghost) Yeah, this is my thinking as well. I'm planning on doing the TB/WP this winter once I take the car offline. I was hoping to drive it more this year, but...
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Sep 20, 2019 19:21
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ShaneB posted:Yeah, this is my thinking as well. I'm planning on doing the TB/WP this winter once I take the car offline. I was hoping to drive it more this year, but... If you weren't already planning on doing your water pump I'd recommend taking the accessory belts off just to confirm where the noise is coming from. Since you're doing the job anyway, might as well just see if the noise comes back once everything is back together.
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Sep 20, 2019 20:03
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Anyone going to the Miata Reunion at Laguna Seca on Oct 11th-12th? I’m thinking about driving down, mainly so I can do one of the parade laps on the track. Has anyone gone before? Is it worth the hassle?
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Sep 22, 2019 20:02
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Silly confession time. My Miata had leftovers of an old Viper system in it that I've been slowly deleting. At this point, the last bits are the power lock actuators. I've been meaning to pull them out. I've also been meaning to fix the power window bushings, clean up the motors and switches. Why haven't I just done it? Because I didn't want to break the door clips. Today I realized I can just buy them. https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Mazda-Ford-Trim-Panel-Retainer-9-5mm-Stem-Length-p/a18824.htm Look forward to clean up the doors. I might stick some sound deadener in there as well.
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Sep 24, 2019 12:36
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Adding weight? Blasphemer!
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So lately I've been pinning for a brand new Civic Sport.....Until I found out I can get a slightly used ND Club Sport for (around) the same price. I'm seriously considering this. Have never driven an ND but I'm assuming it's much more liveable as a DD then an NA, they are the only Miatas I've ever owned (four of them). Base models are a good bit cheaper than Club Sports obviously, and I'm going to have to drive both, but if anyone would like to chime in on how they compare that would be cool. Would definitely be wanting to do some AutoX or maybe even an occasional track day so I'm leaning towards the Club Sport, but if it's damped super stiff I don't know if it would be great for daily driving.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:So lately I've been pinning for a brand new Civic Sport.....Until I found out I can get a slightly used ND Club Sport for (around) the same price. I'm seriously considering this. Do it, you coward. I also don’t know what the current trims are, but afaik they were Sport (base), Club (LSD, Bilsteins, THAT AWFUL EYESORE), and Grand Touring (leather, heated seats). The ND is soft af. The Bilsteins are the furtherest thing from rough. The interior is tighter than an NA/NB.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:Base models are a good bit cheaper than Club Sports obviously, and I'm going to have to drive both, but if anyone would like to chime in on how they compare that would be cool. Would definitely be wanting to do some AutoX or maybe even an occasional track day so I'm leaning towards the Club Sport, but if it's damped super stiff I don't know if it would be great for daily driving. The Club is not stiff at all and is very livable. If you are looking for a daily driver, get the Club and retrofit it with Carplay/Android Auto. The early Sports (up to 2018, I think) don't have a screen.
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Phone posted:Do it, you coward. What's the EYESORE lol. The grand touring is out because gently caress leather seats in Florida.....Also I've sat in them and it didn't feel tighter than an NA but I guess i'd have to drive one for a bit to really compare. Do you still have the NA? You DD an ND now don't you? I forget haven't been in this thread in awhile  TheGoatTrick posted:The Club is not stiff at all and is very livable. If you are looking for a daily driver, get the Club and retrofit it with Carplay/Android Auto. The early Sports (up to 2018, I think) don't have a screen. Hmmmm, not having a screen is actually very appealing to me.....Do they have CD players? That would be cool.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:What's the EYESORE lol. The grand touring is out because gently caress leather seats in Florida.....Also I've sat in them and it didn't feel tighter than an NA but I guess i'd have to drive one for a bit to really compare. Do you still have the NA? You DD an ND now don't you? I forget haven't been in this thread in awhile The screen is a nonissue (read: it’s THE EYESORE). It has a DVD player. Sold the NA last year.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:So lately I've been pinning for a brand new Civic Sport.....Until I found out I can get a slightly used ND Club Sport for (around) the same price. I'm seriously considering this. I see an ND in my area available to rent on Turo with a stick. Maybe do that for your area and live with it for a day or two.
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I suppose I could get a Sport for cheap without the eyesore and get the Club bits later down the road. Or go all out and get some Fat Cats or something.Coredump posted:I see an ND in my area available to rent on Turo with a stick. Maybe do that for your area and live with it for a day or two. That's a good idea, might actually do that.
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It’s completely out of the sight line when looking out the windshield, the system itself is a not bad linux implementation, and it easier to look at and operate than the vcr-like sport radio.
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Sep 24, 2019 15:16
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Ok, I'm just gonna have to drive one of each.....Also where is the DVD player? I'm failing to find it unless you're loving with me. [e] I'm assuming the eyesore has navigation as well? That would be a big plus. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 15:29 on Sep 24, 2019 |
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Sep 24, 2019 15:25
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It’s in the glovebox. There’s the Mazda Connect GPS SD card that you can pick up for $400 from the dealer or about $250ish online elsewhere. You can flash the firmware to include the new Android Auto or Apple CarPlay systems that integrate well with your smartphone.
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Sep 24, 2019 15:33
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The sd card is $30-40 on ebay
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Speaking of radios, I finally received my Chinese double din Android thing. How does the mounting work in NBFLs? The original HU has two bracket thingies attached on either side with two tabs you press on with a screwdriver to release it. Is this really the only thing holding the unit in place? I don't have any mounting kit so I'm looking to hack together some kind of adapter as simply as possible.
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