Mazda Miata

New to the MX-5 Forum

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:35:47 -0500

Hi: I'm Bill and new to this forum. I hope to peruse the current and past comments in search of joy and enlightenment. My site is http://billsmiatamx5.wordpress.com/ and gives a better picture of my ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Testing

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:51:28 -0500

I don't have anything from this group in over a month. Is it dead, or is my provider not cooperating? The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Going to Skip Barber!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:42:48 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! And a happy 50th birthday to me. My family and friends are the best. I don't normally hint about what I'd like, but when it was communicated to me that th...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:26:27 -0500

In June 2006 I had the timing belt in my '95 replaced. I assume that they replaced the valve cover gasket as a result. About a year later the valve cove gasket started leaking from the rear; it w...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1990 Catalytic converter failed

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:51:40 -0500

Have a 1990 Miata. Failed emissions test. Too much NOx ppm. Failed before and I replaced the cat. Is there something that would make the cat fail besides it being a cheap one. Not sure how long ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Shift boot replacement frequency?

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:09:45 -0500

I've just ordered replacement shift boots, the little rubber on that goes on the transmission, the larger one that goes on the floor and the one that is visible inside. They're all bad, the inner ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Are there any Yellows in your group?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:48:02 -0500

Hello Yellow Miata Lovers I am on a quest to find all the yellow Miatas. I have a pristine 1992 sunburst. Mazda only made 4,800 yellows. Do you own one, or know someone who does? Friend me, Mary T...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Stretched Parking-Brake Cables?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:17:45 -0400

I am told that the parking-brake cables of my 1990 Miata (154,000 miles) have now stretched beyond the ability of the manual adjusters (both at the brake handle and at the rear calipers) to compens...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Car starts running badly...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:02:08 -0400

... starting a day ago. I was also getting the dreaded driveshaft squeak so I called Mike's Place and made an appointment for this AM. They replaced the drive shaft for $100, they'd replaced it f...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Any interest?

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:48:53 -0400

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/2547146616.html The price seems high w/o a HUGE TAK! -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/impro...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1990 Miata rack and pinion

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:27:21 -0400

1990 Miata, pwr steering. Have to replace the rack and pinion. Any thoughts/suggestions on what needs to be done. How hard/easy is it? What tools, anything special? Thanks.... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

10Amp relay on Drivers side 1990 miata

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:03:09 -0400

What is the 10amp relay on the drivers side of the car next to the sidewall for? It is behind the access cover with a another relay. 1990 Miata. thanks.... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1990 Miata

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:49:25 -0400

I have a 1990 Miata. When I turn on the AC - the AC will sometimes come on - sometime nothing - usually because it blows the fuse. If the AC does come on, it blows strong and cold -but the car will...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

I want this engine!

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:11:05 -0400

This is the home page for that car: And this is the ridiculous level to which you can take it: -- Alan Baker Vancouver, British Columbia... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

99 Miata Radiator Cooling Fan Relay?

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:31:21 -0400

Drivers side cooling fan (radiator fan?) isn't working. Tested the fan and it's working. So I'm guessing it's the fan relay? Anything else that could be the problem? If it's the relay where is the da...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Another strange AC problem

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:03:19 -0400

Have a strange AC issue. 1990 Miata. New compressor, expansion valve, pressure switch, drier. All gauge values look good. Run it for a while, no set time. Then it will just stop and the rpm's will...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Miata's and Valve???

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:19:09 -0400

Noticed this morning while having my 2000 MX5 Miata serviced, as I was glancing though its' scheduled maintenance stuff, it says to have the valve clearances checked at I think it was 60,000 miles....... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Nashville used cars

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:42:28 -0400

Buy a used car site for a dealership established, preferably one associated with a recognized organization that provides buyers with a security umbrella that can not wait to get elsewhere. The cheape...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Nashville used cars

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:24:30 -0400

If you do not want to spend too much money on a new car and prefer to go for a used model in good shape, Craigslist is definitely the place you should look first. Craigslist has a comprehensive datab...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

used 2001 miata for sale by dealer - worth looking at.

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:09:58 -0400

i had a 90 from 97 - 07 when it get totalled. replaced it with a 94 which got totalled last month.(both cases not my fault, BTW) looking for a replacement 94-97 (i bought back the 94 expecting to swa...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wow!

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:28:18 -0400

Is this group really defunct? The car's run on but the enthusiasm is gone. Guess it's better to have the entusiasm in the car on the road than at a desk. Guess I'll go on the raod and collect waves! ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A little something for Canada Day...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:02:54 -0400

Did I ever post the entire gallery's link? -- Alan Baker Vancouver, British ColumbiaThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Antenna mast replacement failure.

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:40:56 -0400

Last summer the toothed plastic leader in my NB antenna mast broke. When I turned the radio on or off, the motor in the trunk would whir for 10-15 seconds but the antenna didn't move. So I unplugged...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Weird AC problem.

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:20:00 -0400

Yesterday the 1992 Miata got a bath, charged up the battery (I haven't driven it in awhile, it bothers my knee too much. Time to sell?) and off I go, top up, AC on, AC seemed to cool for a few block...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Rube Goldberg lives!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:03:40 -0400

Miata PRHT can't hold a candle to the entertainment value of BMW's retractable, it's entertainmant value is amazing! You could set it in your driveway and sell tickets.... http://www.youtube.com/wat...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

alternative way to extract cel/mil codes

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:08:13 -0400

hi, i read my cel/mil codes just a couple weeks ago, (o2 sensor was replaced). the lite comes on again but now the data link connector doesnt want to give the codes up, i must have mung it u someway...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

KKraftwerks Super Charger

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:30:58 -0400

Folks, I've installed a Kraftwerks super charger on our '03, and after resolving a minor glitch, we just love it; although customer service could use just a little work. The only issue I have, is t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Alignment and a clever plan.

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:10:08 -0400

Well, I don't know if it will happen this year or not (it's starting to look like not; unforeseen life expenses will eat into your discretionary budget ), but I'm definitely going to put a high end...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

I love my new shoes!

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:20:02 -0400

Since I got my new wheels and tires (949Racing.com's 6ULs in 15x7.5 with Toyo Tires T1Rs in 195/50) I've started to feel the love for my Miata again. After the drive home along highway 2 in Washing...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Next up: suspension upgrades

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:30 -0400

So the new wheels and tires are a big hit... ...and new spark plugs have put a little zip back into the engine... ...and big brakes are out for now, because: 1. The 15x7.5 6ULs won't fit over any of ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Diagnostic software and equipment

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:56:44 -0400

Do you supply a full range of diagnostic software as per the abovee list and if so can you tell me more about your pricing and availability and requirements??? Blake... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Got 'em!

Tue, 24 May 2011 03:40:49 -0400

I just this moment got back from a long weekend road trip to Pullman, Washington, where in addition to meeting a bunch of friends for much golf, one friend in particular had agreed to act as my shi...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

AC question

Mon, 23 May 2011 18:57:58 -0400

I have a 1990 Miata 1.6l. The compressor is failing and the new ones are too expensive so looking at a used one. The guy at Partsgroup said that I can use one all the way up to 1999 and it will sti...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

$29.95 hid kit / 3 year warranty

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:26:16 -0400

Introducing the Besthids.com Mid Sized HID kit. Besthids.com feature RTC brand HID Kits, so you know your getting the best in the industry. Our HID kits are nearly bulletproof; bringing reliability a...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Any MX-5 specialist recommendations?

Sun, 15 May 2011 10:20:18 -0400

A friend just got a 1991 MX-5 and had his local gas station check the suspension and gave him a thumbs up. Unfortunately, his local mechanic does not work on the Mazdas so I am asking if there are an...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

95: need cps and tps connectors part 2

Fri, 06 May 2011 17:59:20 -0400

i cant find anyone, (fm, local boneyard), to let me cut the connectors i need off the harness. so i thought if i could determine other applications with the same connectors i would have more sucess....... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Does '03 Shinsen have a "sport suspension"?

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:22:21 -0400

I'm shopping for new shocks for my 2003 Shinsen and need to know whether I have a sport suspension or not so I can pick the right shocks. Some of the options (like the AGX 4-way adjustables) won't ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pulled the trigger today...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:05:08 -0400

...on new wheels and tires. I couldn't find the combination of extreme lightness and price that I would have liked in 16 rims for my 1990 Miata, so I accepted that 15 was going to be the way to go....... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Loose Emergency Brake

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:05:58 -0400

I think the emergency brake in my '99 is slightly loose. Here is what I mean: 1) Stop at a slope, pressing the foot brake. 2) Put the gear in neutral. 3) Pull up the emergency brake as hard as I can....... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

95: need cps and tps connectors

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:58:43 -0400

hi, swmbo's 95 with a jr/sc has been stumbling at steady throttle, especially when cold, so i decided to solder the cam pos sensor and throttle pos sensor wires where the blower related wires had bee...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

reading codes on '95

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:34:04 -0400

hi guys, its been awhile, i been up to my eyeballs in optician school which is almost over. swmbo's 95 m-ed is throwing a code and i forget how to get the lite to blink out the codes. i thought it w...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Street suspension...

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:02:15 -0400

...what do you guys like? My going in position is the FM 2.5 kit as from everything I've heard it is a suspension that is suitable for spirited street driving and at least passable should I ever ge...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1997 P0300 weirdness

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:41:14 -0500

All - my 1997 with 109k on the clock has developed an annoying habit of flashing the CEL at highway speeds recently. I never lose any power, and the car runs fine throughout the RPM band. I found a T...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

215/40-R16 Yokohama S.Drive tires

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:13:06 -0500

on 16x7 or 16x8 rims. The tires are 19 lbs., and I'm looking for rims that weigh less than 15 lbs--preferably less than 14. Why the S.Drives? They seem very well regarded as all-around performance ...... The post has 32 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

92 miata

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:30:13 -0500

Thank you Chris, I guess I have the 92 special editon black miata with tan top. Thank you so much for clearing this up for me. I love my car. jodyThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

A 1990 NA with just 10,500 miles on the clock

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:40:07 -0500

I thought this might be fun to look at: http://carview.bilinfo.dk/apps/au2fast.dk/details.asp?id=547400086 I case you wonder - it's a Danish website so the language is of course Danish :-) Oh, and i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

92 limited edition maita

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:56:39 -0500

I would like to sell my favorite car in the world. It is a gem I have know problems with her. I was wondering were the best place to try to sell it was. I would appreciate any and all help. Thank yo...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

cambelt change

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:20:20 -0500

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00FD_01CBC78A.8DC540C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable 1991 MX5 with short-...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

o Automática LDA

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:49:38 -0500

'KINGJIME MáQUINA LDA' (http://por.kingjime.com/) foi estabelecida nos Estados Unidos da América em Fevereiro Nós provemos os bons servi?os, alta qualidade, pre?o razoável e um se...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

I passed!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:09:22 -0500

Once again I passed my Arizona Emissions test and I didn't even study! Test is $27.75, license fee is $20.19! Can you say, RIP OFF, boys and girls? I knew you could! -- XS11E, Killing all posts fr...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here