Mazda Miata

1997 mazda power antenna

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:33:18 -0400

I have a 1997 sto mazda miata . It came from the factory with a manual antenna, the previous owner put in a factory mazda power antenna, It is controlled by the ignition switch, and not the radio on/...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mazda 2 - Increasing coolant strength

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:54:10 -0500

The manual of this car suggests that you go to your dealer re- this subject, but I only need to increase the coolant strength from its -17c to cater for expected -18c and basic instructions would...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Great looking Miata, errrr, Alfa you have there!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:49:02 -0500

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130118/CARNEWS/130119837... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Voting and drinking!

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:44:04 -0500

My Miata is now old enough to do both! Well, maybe. I really don't know the month it was born and do I count date of manufacture or date of original sale? -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Go...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Motorsports catalog.

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:32:14 -0500

May be of interest: http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/wcsstore/B2BDirect/Motorsports/pdfs/msa cc.pdf -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.c...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Failed MD inspection

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:34:11 -0400

1. Rear window is tinted - that's against MD law. Have to have the tint removed. 2. Car is too low. I assume (hope) putting pack the 17 wheels will make it legal. 3. Right tail light is missin...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FS: 2006 True Red MX-5 Miata Sport - East Tennessee USA

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:13:34 -0400

I realize that this isn't meant as a For Sale forum but, given that nobody seems to post anything at all here I don't see how it can hurt. Financial realities have convinced me to sell off my lovel...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

My new toy...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:15:58 -0400

I'm afraid my 1990 is not going to get as much TLC as I'd originally planned. Taking the race driving course at Laguna Seca has changed my priorities, and so I've bought this: A 1989 Van Diemen RF...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

200k

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:41:16 -0400

The odometer on my 99 NB, triple black, rolled over to 200,000 miles on the way home from work yesterday. Here's hoping the car will last another 100k. -- TJH tjhiggin.at.hiwaay.dot.net... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Moved to Baltimore - need mechanic

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:08:51 -0400

Can anyone recommend a mechanic to service my MSM (with FM little enchilata upgrade) in the Baltimore area? Will a dealer have any problem with the upgrades, if I can't find anyone else? I'm over...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

More laps at Laguna Seca

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 05:43:08 -0400

I forgot all about the video in my GoPro. I had assumed that because I found the camera pointing skyward when I went to turn it off, the mount must not have been tight enough and the must have blow...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Marathon Battery from Amazon.com?

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:43:33 -0400

It arrived today and I waited until 2PM to install it. By waiting I was able to work on the car outside in nice, toasty warm 103F weather! Believe it or not, I did not suffer frostbite... The he...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Timing belt issue

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 08:42:56 -0400

1990 Mazda Miata. Changed out the timing belt yesterday and in the process got the cams off. Had the cams clamped in place and tied together but the wrenches slipped. I know, should of also marked...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

UK gets Mazda MX-5 Miata Kuro special edition

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:13:44 -0400

From AB Just 200 examples of the 18,495 soft top ($28,905 U.S., inclusive of UK VAT) will be on offer when it goes on sale July 1, while 400 examples of the 21,995 Coupe Roadster ($34,375) can be h...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Laguna Seca...

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:38:11 -0400

...and the Skip Barber school were more fun than humans are meant to have! -- Alan Baker Vancouver, British Columbia If you raise the ceiling four feet, move the fireplace from that wall to that wa...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Add-on fan

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:51:01 -0400

Wanted to see if anyone has added an extra fan to a 1990 Miata. Looking to add one to help with cooling when the AC is on. Where would be a good palce to tie into for power. Thanks.... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mazda and Fiat to co-develop a roadster based on next-gen MX-5 Miata

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:19 -0400

From AB Mazda Press Release: Mazda and Fiat announce co-operation program (23-05-2012) -- Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. (Fiat) have signed a non-binding Memorandum...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Racing Beat Power Pulse cat-back

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:58 -0400

What do you guys think of it? I'm planning on a whole bunch of upgrades including: Flyin Miata AFCOs with V8Roadster control arms, FM anti-roll bars and their butterfly brace. Because I've got this ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Helpful video!

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:58 -0400

You may never need to remove your engine from your Miata (or any other car) but here's a method that's quick and works very well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gFlgRUbO7M -- XS11E, Killing all po...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

ABS>>>So Confusing

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:11:03 -0400

I have a 2000 MX5 Miata, and had gotten my Insurance Company to reduce our premium for our three vehicles by quite a bit, by driving so few miles on all three (Being reteired). Paid my premium in f...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aluminum Composite Panel Manufacturer

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:32:43 -0400

Commercial and residential structures are experiencing freshness in terms of appearance, functionality, durability and resistance to extreme conditions through installation of ACP Sheets, Sandwich Pa...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

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 7 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