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NC is good too edition
last thread hit the bump limit
(old thread >>14642225)
Buying oem r lip tomorrow. Hoping it will fit perfectly since the ebay one I had fits like absolute shit
>>14675662
I have an r package ebay lip on mine and yeah the fit isn't great. I didn't use all the hardware but I'm going to try to bolt it on better when I get the change
Has anyone done any decent cup holder mods for their NA miata? The one it comes with is literal trash
>>14675861
http://www.mossmiata.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=74741
dat price though
If it's a bottle I just shove it over my shoulder between the seat, the back, and the console.
The original paint on my NA is in pretty rough shape. Full of swirls, oxidation, a lot of orange peel from some shitty body work, etc. Also have some new parts that need to be painted. Would I be better off having my paint corrected, and the new parts painted to match, or should I just get the whole car wrapped another color? Local shop who does really high quality wraps quoted me around $2,000 with jambs. Unsure how much the paint work would cost though.
>>14675802
I'd take a 2.5 swapped NC as well
>stock 2.5 is 170-180 whp/wtq
>exh/header pushes these number to 200+ whp/wtq with a tune
sounds like fun to me. you're right about the suspension though, every NC needs shocks, springs and sway bars at minumum
>>14676086
if I were you I'd get a quote for the paint too and compare to the price of the wrap. Personally I don't really see the point in wrapping over bad paint
>>14676086
Even a cheap scuff and shoot will look better than the best possible wrap, and cost about the same, while lasting longer. Wraps look like garbage in person, don't let low quality jpgs on the internet fool you.
>>14676086
you can get it liquid wrapped for about $1400 which is removable and should last 4 years or more
Okay, so I know nothing about cars but I want to get into them. I currently have the option to buy a early 90's miata convertible for $200. It hasn't ran in 7 years and has sat under a tarp for a majority of the time. What do?
>>14676454
I've seen wraps that this shop has done, and they're not garbage. The vinyl they use is a really high quality, and they take the time to make sure it's perfect. No visible seams or anything anywhere. You couldn't even tell that it was a wrap until you got up close.
>>14676439
I had got a quote a couple years ago just for paint correction and a respray on my hard top from one of the best shops in the area, and they told me around $1,900. 80% of the paint isn't bad, it probably just needs some correction done, but I have a feeling that the stuff that's orange peeled is going to have to be redone. Red was the last color I wanted when I was looking for a Miata, but I got such a crazy deal on this one that I couldn't pass it up. This just seems like an opportunity to finally change the color, even though it won't be permanent.
>>14676479
>what do
run
>>14676505
Here's the engine.
>>14676479
Is that it? The hardtop is worth 600$ in that condition. The rest of the car isn't worth much..
>>14676614
Yea.. that thing is a mess, I wouldn't touch it unless you're going to strip it down and part it out.
>>14676655
The interior is nice-ish. Actually its better to say that it's in good condition compared to the rest of the car. I was thinking of either taking it then trying to part it out or calling the scrapyard to see how much If I could get my moneys worth out of it.
>>14676505
Do you own a Miata? If you do, are you going to Miata Day at Larz Anderson in July? I'm hoping to go this year with my Miata.
>>14676676
Miatas at the museum? I might go. I missed out last year
>>14676696
Yeah. Are you googlecarfag, or are you just from MA, too? I'm hoping to have a lot more done to my car by the time it comes around, but I'm not even 100% sure I'm going yet.
>>14676676
no i basically just hang out in here because i really want one but i'm not in a position to get one yet
once my 328xi sell, whenever that is, i'll start searching
>>14676711
Nope, just some guy. I'm in the area but yea I'm hoping I can get a lot of shit done on my car before I go too.
>>14676741
If I end up going, mine will be the NA with a WAT Racing Development sticker on the back window of my hard top.
>>14676479
damn fool buy it for the hardtop right now, if you cleaned it up you could sell it for $800 easy
>>14676074
mariner blue came on 1990-1993 cars. it's a fairly rare color.
>>14676479
BUY
>tfw advanced timing on your na6
>>14677412
I should do this now that gas is cheaper. 91 octane and a timing bump should net me something at least lol
>>14677412
>tfw you have an NB and can't advance your timing nearly as easily as NAs
Why mazda why
>>14677591
lol u wanna trade engines? I'd take an NB2 motor with VVT over the NA 1.8 engine anyday. so what if you can't fiddle with the timing on it, those VVT motors make almost 150 hp
>NA miatas everywhere
>nothing better at all
holy shit you people are poor
>>14676502
I say paint it a non original color, something that'll stand out
There's something a bit sexy about a drift slut
whats with the miata shill?
Soon
>>14677681
>>14678544
>Newfags
>>14678708
are they the white adjustable ones?
>>14678708
jdmtyte
![00G0G_1bgijA8Oc0u_600x450[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/LqnAJDH.jpg "00G0G_1bgijA8Oc0u_600x450[1].jpg")
OH FUCK
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/5499531707.html
should i go for it /mg/?
>01 NB
>looks immaculate
>mileage isn't that high
>actually fair price
>looks like no rust
but
>rebuilt title
>mileage discrepancy on the odometer
http://www.roadster-nc.com/p/technical.html
the part out continues
>People on craigslist selling NAs for $5,000+
Lel, it's like the 240sx craze all over again.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/cto/5484298208.html
The first ND I've seen on craigslist, sold by a dealer though.
>>14681260
Oops, not sold by a dealer. Just "save on dealer fees". It's still 25K, isn't that MSRP?
>>14675649
I have an NA and I like the NC, I like all the generations of the MX5, gotta pay respect to the original raw form of the MX5 in the NA, still the lightest and the most simple, the best thing about the MX5 is at its best in the NA.
under what circumstances should i even consider an NA over $4000?
>>14682711
If it's a special edition
If it comes with these options
1.8 engine
LSD
Power everything
If the upgrades are good quality and installed well
If the upgrades are "tastetul"
If there's literally no rust
If it's a desert car that's been garaged the whole time
If it has less than 75k miles on the engine
If it has a turbo set up that is good quality
If it has nakamae interior everything
>>14682734
alright, it seems like most things on my local CL that meet that criteria are all $6k or more though, but i assume that's all older listings with idiot sellers that won't budge on their inflated prices
>>14682755
Remain patient but be tenacious.
I waited 1.5 yrs for mine to pop up (patience), and I looked at classifieds, craiglist, online, etc pretty much every week in a 300 mile radius for the right one (tenacity).
If you're just popping into the classifieds once a month you're going to lose your chance.
If you're looking only in your town or just outside of town you're not going to find anything. Look in every state bordering yours, yes even if your state is xbox huge like texas.
If you've been "looking", which for most people is more like "window shopping" for 3 months, you may need to wait 5x longer.
Keep at it.
>>14683703
isn't that more an indication of the market implicit agreed-upon price being higher than you think it is, and you basically just got really lucky once?
>>14683726
Yes. And what shall one do? Complain on the internet? Bitch the seller out? Good luck getting the sale now.
Luck is luck and some people have it, some people don't. For those who don't they work on the problem until it's solved, in a way where a solution is possible. Researching and looking x time is a solution. Saving money is a solution. Venting is not a solution.
I'm not saying you can't do it, in face I agree with you, it's bullshit that these meme cars are hard to come by in any sort of significant quality fashion. But it is the nature of the market right now and considering alot of other factors and other cars it's better than most.
>>14683726
>agreed-upon price being higher than you think it is
This is the same issue as pretty much 95% of cars out there buddy. Miata's have that issue too but it's not nearly as bad as other jap models (s2k, fd rx7, all hondas, etc)
>>14683759
no i mean, it seems more like the market has moved past your price estimates and you're projecting unrealistic expectations.
honestly, if you have a set upon price for the car you want, and you go searching for that car at that price in that condition and you can't find it after six months.....you should probably increase your set-upon price.
buy yeah you could wait years on a magical deal instead i guess, although i think you saved like $1500 at most
Split my wheels today and test fit the 1" wider lips. Just have to clean all the old silicone off, put all the bolts in and torque them, then reseal them and I'll hopefully be ready for tires. Can't want to finally drive this thing again.
>>14683790
I'm cheap, that's true, and you should be too, a bit of thriftyness keeps you sharp. But more than that I needed the right model. Little to no rust, less than 100k miles on an original engine, sensible mods, still fairly stock. That combination can be hard to come by in miatas. And if you find that combination you'll have a hard time finding it at the right price. I had a daily and did not need to be swayed so heavily by market trends. Many don't have that patience. As long as they're happy then great. I'm just giving anon my perspective, which is be patient and tenacious.
Believe me, you feel like I'm too particular, and I know I am. I'd rather have a solid base that fits my needs versus trying wrestle with someone else's project car. Some people are fine with that and they get in the driver's seat of a miata within 3 months. I know I'm at the tail end of the extreme. But if you're anything like me then that's what worked for me. Patience and tenacity. Different strokes for different folks.
>>14675861
Buy a pic related folding marine cupholder for like $5 and screw it into the existing holes that hold the centre console together.
>>14683947
I installed one on mine. It's...okay...but still 10x better than anything mazda gave us stock. And you can't beat $5.
>>14683987
It cost me $0.50 at a local second hard shop, literally can't beat that value for money.
>>14683947
You think if I took out the crap in the cup holder area I could screw the bottom of that so I have a pop up cup holder?
Car for sale, pic related.
Sport Graphite, £14K, just under 5000 miles on clock, with warranty left on it. 2.0L.
Should I or not?
>>14685237
Try it out. If you fall in love it definitely effects things. If you hate it, it'll affect things too.
>>14685357
I might use it as a daily drive, alongside a Fiesta ST, but more for a weekend/holiday car desu. What are the maintenance costs on an NC? Are parts cheap and easy to replace?
Probably won't have to do major work on it, seeing as it's more or less new.
My other option is to wait for a hardtop ND, but how long would that take? :s
>>14676479
Is this a question? Buy it already, for $200 it's a fucking steal even if it had literally no drivetrain. If it's still got the motor and everything then even better. You get to learn how to rebuild an engine :^) should cost about $600 for a full rebuild kit, assuming the head and block aren't fucked.
Has anyone here put 15x8 +0 on their miata? I'd really like some but I'm trying to avoid having to roll fenders or do any other shit like that. Car is currently at stock ride height, I plan to go a little bit lower but no wheel tuck or stance shit.
are there any good deals on brake kits at the moment? The $200 dollar kit good-win racing has at the moment seems to be a better deal then just buying napa premium rotors+hawkbut are there any other sites that are worth looking into?
If I get some slick aftermarket bumpers do you think it'd get rid of the cute factor a bit or just make me look like a douche?
>>14687125
yes
Is there any benefit to run bigger injectors if you're staying N/A?
Was thinking about going 50-100cc up
>>14685183
>>14685183
No, you use the existing screw holes for the centre console to screw it to the side of the passenger footwell, pic related.
>>14687125
maybe, I don't know.
can you repeat the question?
H&R or Eibach for springs?
>>14687610
there is benefit of having larger injectors but that's only if your stock injectors can't keep up with how much air is coming in.
if you did a bunch of mods to increase the amount of air coming into the engine and your stock injectors are causing your air fuel ratio to become too lean, then yeah it's a good idea to upgrade. otherwise don't bother
>>14688156
I don't have experience with either but my flyin miata springs are good
>>14687125
the only things that are going to reduce the cute factor of a miata is
>low profile/rectangular headlights
>hardtop or fastback
>wide wheels and lots of rubber, maybe flares
>>14688156
i've got eibach springs on mine, no idea if they're any better/worse than other brands but they do the job
>tfw my NA6 has started acting finicky with cooling again
>replaced all hoses
>replaced water inlet pipe (has a gaping hole in it)
>ran fans in parallel
>replaced cursed hose end cap on back of engine
>replaced thermostat
>flushed coolant until clean
Did that back in January and got her running good again. Since then I have been able to hoon on hot days (southern fag here) with no issues except for the occasional slight rise.
Today I was driving about 45mph at 2kRPM and the needle got all the way to the maximum, pulled over, killed the engine. No leaks, levels good, etc. Took it home and really beat the engine, temperature needle barely moved, then as I pulled home it raised up to the 1o'clock position and stayed there even while idle. Shut it down and there was a shitton of bubbling coming from the engine bay.
Let it cool, took the cap off, no standing coolant in my radiator, yet the overflow reservoir was almost full? I thought it was an air bubble or something but it seems it's depositing coolant into the reservoir and not sucking it back when needed? Anybody have any experience with this? I already replaced the cap with one from Autozone, though I just noticed the cap I put in is rated for 0.9 BAR while the stock cap was 1.3 BAR, could that create issues?
>>14688629
i really thing low profile headlights work so well with the car, maybe it's the rectangular contrast with the rounded body
>>14688793
are you sure you're burping the system completely?
>>14688899
yeah the rectangular RX7 style sealed beams look great on the NA. Pic related is the style I hate though. just doesn't look right.
![4943357660c3fddb37971eb6005e98c3[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/e6x6rhv.jpg "4943357660c3fddb37971eb6005e98c3[1].jpg")
>>14688899
Looks like shit imo, I liked it a lot when I first got into miatas but now the original lights have grown on me. The only other option is the new jetstream lights. I want them so bad
>>14689394
how much do the jetstream ones cost anyway?
>>14689369
Have to go pick up more distilled water and coolant...I will do that tomorrow. I really hope it's as simple as that. I hate being paranoid whenever driving.
>>14689413
8hundo
In a perfect world I would use those lights and make a bumper like this one for my BRG
>>14689424
usually when I burp a car I let it run for like 30 to 40 minutes and I rev it hard like every 5 to 10 minutes
>>14689439
When I burped it before I only ran it for about five minutes before putting the cap on, didn't realize it would take that long. Better safe than sorry I guess.
>>14689549
yeah you need to get the car up to operating temperature and give it the beans, really rev it. the thermostat needs to open too, the radiator fan should come on. it also helps to use pic related. I'd find a guide on YouTube but I'm on mobile, they're on there though
>>14688793
Your cap is too low. The preasure created in the cooling system raises the boiling point of the water. You went to a lower cap, so now you have a lower boiling point. Replace the cap with a proper OEM radiator cap, and your issues should go away.
If they persist, check your oil and fill tube for water or mustard looking junk. This would indicate a leaking headgasket.
>converted pop-ups
pls no
>>14689864
>not wanting to make your car look like it's taking sempai's dick
>>14689993
miata sperglord talking about taking dick
Surprise!
>>14688629
>>14689993
>when you smonkin weed.jpg
>>14689993
don't get me wrong
rectangular pop up conversions are bretty gool if done well
but static headlights in place of pop-ups is damn near sacrilegious
>>14690597
if you're gonna bump, bump with cool miata pictures
just got her wrapped
>>14691254
>her
>wrapped
>low offset rpf1 reps
>khumo ecsta
what the fuck anon
how are you not embarrassed of that shit
>>14691283
h8rs gona h8
>>14691289
desu it has some issues with style, sry m8
>>14691289
>h8rs
>hot air intake
>zelda sticker
why couldnt you have bought a honda civic
>>14691283
>how are you not embarrassed of that shit
ricers rarely know they look like faggots and get laughed at
they can't be self aware, their head would turn to mush
so they spout >h8rs gunna h8 and ignore the criticism
>>14691315
>>14691283
It's cool I know its not to everyones taste.
Though its not very "ricey" I havent added anything that race inspired on it.
Post your stock cars? what you guys got?
>>14691325
>Post your stock cars?
it's not about that
it's that the mods you did choose makes you look like a ricer child
like you couldnt even afford rpf1s
theyre $100/wheel in 15x8
>>14691289
>>14691260
>>14691254
lmao those wheels are like 3 lbs heavier per wheel than stockers
get fucked ricer
https://youtu.be/wFZuvWGdp8o
I just took this video of me driving my miata at ~3:15 AM this morning (pic taken just after the video stopped.. It shows how awesome my miata sounds, despite the catless eBay exhaust...
... oh, and I start the video by doing donuts. ;-)
>>14691365
Ah yeah i'm really poor. I got those cheap. The car was cheap too
£1500, 58k miles FSH
My mods are new wheels and new suspension and an air intake SOOO RICE haha.
Is that your car though?
>>14691385
Nigga you talk like you got a mouth full of dick
Who the fuck is gonna watch 8 minutes of blurry video in 480p with you mumbling
>>14691391
Riceland coils?
>>14691394
one up! Vmaxx. It's my first car I've brought after shitty family cars. It's been fun learning how to install new coilovers etc.
Never had a convertible. How is the wind noise when at highway speeds?
>>14691404
bad without a hardtop
reasonable with a hardtop
I have a 90 with manual steering and am planning on putting in a 1.8 - is deleting the power steering pump going to be an issue? Can I reuse the manual steering bracket from my 1.6?
>>14691404
Louder than a honda odyssey, but quieter than an FB RX-7
>>14681132
here's a cheap one, NA-kun
>>14691410
what about with the top down? Is it as loud as wind noise across a motorcycle helmet?
>>14692018
That doesn't give me any idea.
>>14692390
I won't lie. It's pretty loud. At anything approaching highway speeds you definitely have to half yell to talk to a passenger.
Factors that WILL make top down noise:
Suspension: I have aggressive springs/shocks = more sound
Tires: I have performance rubber = more sound
Rollbar: Got one = bit more sound
Windblocker: they range from meh to great. I have none. Factory one is good.
Engine: Any power mods will make it noisier. Mine's stock.
Forced induction: Turbos can be noisy. Mine's na
Exhaust: Modded ones usually get louder, like mine.
So a stock miata with old man tires and windblocker will be very tolerable. But start to throw in mods and they can become very loud cars. I don't mind the noise, since the stereo works fine.
>>14692419
This info pertains to top down driving btw.
However for top up driving, everything still applies though to a lesser degree.
Same factors apply with the hardtop, however it will be quieter than a soft top.
>>14692425
>>14692419
Thanks
>>14691289
It's nice mate. build it as you like it, fuck what all these busriders are saying about your wheels being slightly heavier
>>14692437
You'll also hear a bit of noise naturally from your clutch, your transmission, any aero mods (spoilers, lips, canards, etc,) motor mounts, and brake pads. Pretty much any upgrade of these will add noise. If you're upgrading any of these you're generally okay with the added noise.
You also need to factor in the interior. Many strip the carpet out, or add fixed back seats and race harnesses, which can add to noise, partly due to increased vibration since carbon fiber, fiberglass, steel, or aluminum transmits noise and vibration better than the stock foam padded seats.
There is sound deadening material that can cut down on significant road noise, esp with the top down. It's not that expensive but does add a tiny bit of weight and most owners take issue with that and don't mind the noise. Like any of these mods its up to you.
For freeway speeds top down driving, sound deadening won't be as big of a factor as a good windblocker and old man commuter wheels.
Lastly, most miata's a 5 speed which means going 80mph means the engine is roaring at 4k rpm. This is fairly noisy. There are 6 speed miatas, and will be quieter than 5 speed ones when highway cruising, how much so I'm not sure since I've never been in one.
>>14691365
>Semis in snowy country
>calling other people out for their shit mods
>>14692419
>>14692483
Good info. One thing to note is that girls who ride in miatas, like if their boyfriend bought one or whatever, those who hate it, say noise is one of the main factors. The others are harsh twitchy ride feel, no space, and "doesn't feel safe." We don't want to associate with that trash anyway, racers don't need girlfriends.jpg
>>14692613
haha yeah man, 2006 or something? I mean thanks for going onto reddit going through my posts and getting a picture from blunder years.
>>14691563
no it won't be an issue. people put non power steering racks in 1.8 cars all the time. I'm sure there is a writeup about it somewhere
>>14691365
15x8 RPF1s are not $100 a wheel, you're retarded.
>>14692732
damn...
>>14692836
>>14692613
Bump
>>14676479
Will you buy the hard top for me? Give them just 200 for the hardtop
>>14690110
well
i mean...
eh
yeah i kind of agree, they look kind of cool in specific circumstances on specific builds but it just takes away the charm and character
is there a good source on miata sound deadening? Like where to pit it, if there's something better than dynamat, difficulty and cost estimates etc
>>14693992
Google my friend. Google.
Most forum searches suck, so here's a golden tip:
search "sound deadening" or whatever you want, add a space, then type "site:miata.net"
Now good searches for "sound deadening" on that miata forum and only that miata forum.
They're announcing the hardtop NDs next week at the New York Autoshow, right?
They're announcing the return of Mazdaspeed turbo Miatas next week as well, RIGHT? RIGHT?!
They're going to announce special edition NDs with popup headlights, right?
>>14694016
nah probably just a power hard top, knowing mazda
>>14694065
>power hard top ND
muh dikk
http://www.ustream.tv/MazdaLive
Live Miata revealing at the auto show going on right now.
>>14694016
i don't know how they could do a turbo mazdaspeed, the entire engine selection is super high compression so getting a turbo on there would be...hard.
also it's been shown that mazda doesn't do particularly well with stock turbos (NB mazdaspeed)
let's be honest, this is the mazdaspeed everyone wants
>>14694123
EVERYBODY GET IN HERE
>>14694123
holy shit is that a targa top? it looks awesome
>>14694164
wait no nevermind it's a retractable hard top that looks fastback-ish
looks great
>>14694016
>tfw turbo rotary powered ND hardtop coupe never
>>14694123
>>14694174
it looks nice
HHHHOOOOLLLLLYYYYY. SSSSSSSHHHHHHHIIIIITTTTTT. FFFFAAAASSSSSTTTTBBBBAAACCCKKKKK
>>14694192
its a retractable hard top that looks fastback-ish
WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE POPUPS
Imagine popups on that fastback style holy shit it would look so amazing someone photoshop some on quick
Looks cool.
I'd rather have the soft top though, I want a roadster, not a targa or a coupe.
>>14694224
fair enough
i personally think the design is excellent, it has that really exotic looking targa-top design with the roof off and looks kinda fastback with the roof up
also
>mazda fucking up the audio saturation on the stream
>>14694183
That.
Looks.
Ayfuckin mazing
>>14694232
oh wow, the amount of actual material in the trunk is pretty low, just the three small sections of glass and a bit of structure, this is a pretty cool design from an engineering perspective
Well done Mazda, now we need a shooting brake version.
>>14694276
and it looks really nice with the roof down
>>14694282
No they don't, end yourself.
>>14689644
>>14689859
Thanks guys, I bled out the system today and put a higher rated cap in, went for a drive and really drove hard with nothing, got home and had no bubbling.
No evidence of a leaking head gasket (thank god).
>>14694307
very noice
>>14694307
>imagining this on the fiat 124 abarth
muh dik
>>14694140
They could easily put in lower compression Pistons in the 2.0 version. Everything else flows well and the way they have made it work with high compression in NA can be carried over for turbo meaning we get higher compression then normal or high amounts of boost. Can guarantee that if it is turbo it will be responsive as hell.
There's a 1999 LE for sale near me but it only has a 5 speed.
Did the owner have to swap this in or was the 6 speed optional?
>>14694317
good to hear that anon
>>14694649
6 speed was optional
Question for you guys, I have a NA and I want to roll with a 15x7 30mm offset. Would I need to do any fender rolling? or should I go with a different wheel.
>>14695425
No you shouldn't have any issues with that fitment unless you're on the ground
>>14695440
I dont plan on slamming it, just lowering it a bit..
>>14695507
you should be good then
>tfw hardtop doesn't fit flush on my NA
The wind noise is unbearable.
Using garagestar brackets btw, Idk what to do.
I have had people sit on the roof while I bolted it in, still having fitment issues
guys rate my miata
>>14696109
me too. mine has a gap behind the side window where it meets the top
>>14696209
I like the.... side marker lights? desu I'd do some de-ricing if I were you
>>14696209
Alex?
>>14696209
Highschool tier.
>>14696271
mine was like that too
been awhile since I adjusted it but basically the rubber for seal is being held on by some metal clamps and can moved around if you loosen the screw near the area you're trying to adjust
here's some pics of what's under the rubber
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2185397/2002-mazda-miata-mx-5/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2185397/2002-mazda-miata-mx-5/
>>14693694
Hank's house?
>>14696209
cool epic for the win memes grandpa!!
>that curbing
>>14696209
your car makes me think your name is nathaniel or something equally shit
>>14696358
thanks for the info man that really helps
>>14675649
>NC is good too
>implying it's not the r33 of miats
Is it possible to get a miata delivered with both a hard top and soft top on or in the car at once? I can't pick it up in person so it has to be done via a transport company.
I would hope the soft top can somehow fit in the car with the hardtop on still or something like that
>>14696209
I want to die.
>>14676673
Scrap yard would literally offer you $50 at best.
>>14685796
$600 for a rebuild kit, then let's count in everything else
>brake lines
>fuel lines
>probably fuel pump, possibly gas tank
>likely the electrical, at least engine bay wiring
>every single vac line ever
>transmission and diff fluid change
>4 tires
>the inevitable rust in places
>paint
>probably lights all around
>probably a new radiator
>battery
>possibly new starter
>every piece of rubber on it anywhere
>literally all rubber
>ECU may even be fucked by moisture
>heater core is probably fucked too
>>14697018
You can run both at the same time, just lay the soft top down on the rear deck and install the hardtop over it.
>source
>I ran the soft top and hardtop for a week
its starting to get super hard/rough to shift gears in my NA. 2nd gear is especially rough. I have changed the gear oil, shifter oil, diff oil, in hopes of achieving smooth shifting. Nothing has done much, the shfiter oil did more than anything else. I read somewhere that if the synchros were worn out, double-clutching would help. Started double clutching and it didn't help.
>>14697459
Anyone know what this might be?
The gray paint and red interior on that prototype is pretty unf. I hope they offer it on the soft top too.
>>14697470
>>14697459
miata transmissions are always kind of crunchy when they're cold. just shift slow and let the syncros catch up until the trans is good and warm
im helping my buddy rebuild his NA with the 1.8 because he thinks it spun a bearing (i wasnt there, i never heard it, but multiple mechanics said it was). we cant pull the engine because theres basically no room to fit a hoist in the garage were using. is the best way to get the oil pan off to remove the front cross member/subframe or is there another way around it?
pic unrelated
>>14696537
Yes correct
>>14699112
What do you mean by "no room"? If it's working space you need, do it in a driveway. If you need to store the hoist, rent instead of buy.
>>14681132
Sold my NA right before they got popular with the bruhs :(
Any UK lurkers?
What's it like to own this car in the UK, especially insurance wise?
I wanna get a NA as a first car, and could use some direction.
>immense temptation to get an NC, supercharge it, and put some stiffer springs and shocks on it
what's the downside aside from higher cost?
>>14701802
The amount of pussy you be drownin' in.
Jk, I modded the fuck out of my NC2 using only Flyin' Miata (SoCal here) just to use at Willow Springs.
If you are only planning those upgrades, you really don't even need to touch the interior, it makes for a nice DD.
So some shitty shit just happened. one of the side latches on my NA hardtop refuses to lock in place. The locking button is fine I think, but the actual bar that latches onto the handle on the car itself just pops out once I tighten it more than halfway. I tried adjusting it because I thought I had too much pressure, but it made no difference. It either popped out faster, or didn't latch securely. What do?
Pic isn't my latch but it illustrates the issue I guess
>>14701826
i'm actually much more interested in an NC1 due to the less silly front end, what does the NC2 have over it?
>>14701832
you could take a round file and file the hook part so the latch can get a better purchase on it
>>14701856
I ain't judging.
The NC2 has stronger engine parts, different look, minor interior differences. Due to the stronger pistons, it's more supercharger friendly. Unless you want to buy your own internals and stuff. Do what you like.
>>14701887
Yeah, I though about that, but I think maybe the actual latch has something I can fix. It has about 3mm of play once the latch is down, and that lets it pop out. I'm thinking of filing it as a last resort, since the paint on the latches and everything else is perfect. Would putting a couple of washers on the back of the bracket that's screwed into the car to push it forward a bit work?
>>14701900
there are writeups about latch adjustment on the miata.net garage. I suggest doing some research, I don't even have side latches so I don't really know. I just have mine hard mounted
So, it was pissing down and blowing 80mph gusts last night, had the cover on and a 50lb weight on front/back to hold it down, along with the clasps under the body.
To the point, it got drenched due to a malfunctioned electric window stuck down. I've stripped out most that I can to dry it, but it just occurred to me - what happens when I get around to laying down deadening/thermal insulation and it gets drenched, inevitably?
>>14701935
I had a puddle in my car's footwell maybe 3 or 4 months ago that I sucked "dry" with the shop vac. a couple weeks after that it became my parts car, so it got stashed in the garage.
a couple of weeks ago I ripped the carpet out of the car because a guy wanted to buy it and the foam under the carpet was still pretty damp.... it has been in my garage for the past 4 months just sitting there and it still wasn't dry. smelled like a wet shoe. so yeah.
>>14701971
Well it's still summer here so it's gonna get dry in the next couple days. Hot enough to warp plastic in the heat.
I'm thinking chassis -> deadening/insulation -> PVC or a thick plastic sheet(s) over that and then carpets.
>My "american" town has a huge chubby for putting in new roundabouts
>i'm okay with this
>>14701900
There isa long nut on a threaded shaft built into each latch assembly for adjusting the engagement point and tension of the latch against the striker plate. The striker plate also has room for play and can also be adjusted with a torx bit if need be.
People that don't own these cars really underestimate the rigidity added by a properly tightened hardtop, there's a noticeable difference when I take mine off and I have a harddog to boot.
Anyone know where I can buy a replacement 1.6 dash online?
>>14702281
isellmiataparts.com might have one. another option is searching through your local miata classifieds page
i love how comfy the NB interior is but i like NA exterior styling far better, especially the popups
should i just get a later model NA and swap the NB interior into it (seats, steering wheel, dashboard, climate controls)?
>>14703373
yes
get a 94-95 with the auto-folding mirrors so you know it has the LSD, and so it'll be easy to turbo later
I was tempted to buy a NC hardtop, but now I'm tempted by that new ND.
Whats the timescale for release on them? And are they the same engines?
>>14703390
wat how do NB owners do turbos with OBD2 then? do they have to piggyback and take all their turbo stuff off when its inspection time?
>>14704362
>>14704388
looks nice
what wheels?
and tire specs?
From your guys's experience, what coilovers should I put on my nb for sub 1,000. Vmaxx, Tein, or Ez Streets? They're all about 700 and I'm leaning towards the Ez Streets because I've heard the Vmaxx don't lower you very much and Tein is usually shit.
>>14704470
are you fucking kidding me
I got vmaxx because I didnt know better, man are they bad, at normal kind of low the helper spring is fully compressed
seriously they are a cheap brand for ppl who just wanna slam shit
what the fuck is even ez street
go with teins any day, literal top tier quality
my friend had teins in his miata and it was an absolute dream even tho it was lowered like hell
>>14703482
from what i understand yeah. piggyback and take it off and hope it doesn't throw an obd2 code
>>14703471
NC has the 2.0 MZR, ND has the 2.0 SKYACTIV-G.
MZR
>Port injected
>takes premium gas
>gets 22 city 28 hwy mph
>167 hp 140 lb ft
SKYACTIV-G
>Direct injected
>doesn't take premium
>gets 27 city 36 hwy
>155 hp 148 lb ft
note: with the 91 octane tune kit (~600 from goodwinracing) the SKYACTIV-G will make 175-179 crank hp
also another thing is the ND actually accelerates faster with less hp because of its better torque curve and lower curb weight
no idea about the release date of the ND RF though
>>14704470
I say Megan EZ Streets or Tein. Vmaxx is just rebranded Chinese garbage.
>>14704492
>>14704881
Got it, fuck V maxx. Looks like I'ma be on the lookout for Teins or Ez's.
You guys heard anything good about function forms? I think they're in the same price bracket
Have you guys heard about how much horsepowers a well-tuned nd can make?
>>14704928
Well this guy >>14704867 mentioned good win racing's tune. I believe those numbers are on all stock parts, the only thing changed is the octane of the gasoline. 175-179 ain't bad 2bh.
>>14705018
Does the torque increase with the hp gain as well? I'd assume so if all they're changing is the octane.
I'd be curious to see what aftermarket breather mods could do (short of FI)
>>14705079
here is a picture of the power curve, looks like torque was increased across the board, excuse the shitty mobile screenshot
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1790.html
they give a bunch of info about the ins and outs of this engine on the website, it's an interesting read. SKYACTIV-G is a pretty weird little engine
>>14705137
Damn it looks like peak wheel torque jumped from like ~135 to ~160
>RF rumored to be an extra 5-6k
>That combined with the top trim is 35k; the same price of a new Mustang GT
Mazda what are you doing. 2-3k and we'll talk, fuck 6.
Does the occasional burnout hurt the NB miata?
>>14705377
What do you think
>>14705402
I don't know anon
that's why I'm asking
>>14705137
thanks, anon!
>>14705432
not him but as long as you aren't getting really bad wheel hop and you aren't banging off the limiter, all you're going to hurt is your tires and your rear brake pads. personally i just do burnouts in the rain lol
How long do you think it'll take for the nd to get cheaper?
How safe is the na vs the nb?
QUESTION:
What engine y'all running?
What's your top speed in FIRST gear ONLY, before you hit the rev limiter?
>>14706556
>leather hood straps
i want to hate it but i can't, looks cool
same with the chrome window trim and the altered mirrors
>>14706469
If you're in the car, a bit less safe. Lighter, not as much bracing. Also all US Nbs had steering wheel airbags standard.
If you're out of the car, and you have to get hit with a Na or Nb miata, go with the Nb, everytime. Na popups will eviscerate your guts.
>>14706469
most of the nb's safety is in the much better gen 2 airbags, swap those into your na
>>14706574
Any foray into retro/vintage is incredible looking in my book, whether it's a little or the whole way, like the above NA. Nb's can pull it off too. Some say less, but they're all still killer.
>>14706617
i feel like it'd be hard to do retro with those very 90s looking headlights and front end on the NB
but the na is simple enough that it can be cast in different eras (except the 80s)
>>14706628
I agree, but I'm not so purist to say that 90's fixed headlights mean any part of the look is out of bounds for NBs. A counterpoint: the NB curves are more evocative of etypes and other vintage curvy cars which I think helps going vintage. This is an extreme example but if you focus on just the hips it becomes more apparent.
>>14706670
hmm, i can see where you're coming from
>>14706688
Again I get where your coming from definitely. Many vintage look miata owners and fans see vintage look NBs with a bit of distaste, or even disgust. I understand they may get anything near the ubiquitous fanfare that retro NAs get, but I think the pool is big enough for both models.
>>14704409
Motegi wheels i cant rememer the model atm? 15x7.5in 40 offset i think?
The tires are BFG G-force rivals and they're sweet.
205/50/15 tire size
>>14706670
Wow that looks shitty, and I have a general hardon for fastbacks, but it has too much bulge and those taillights look horrible
>>14706556
97 Na, 1.8
30-35 in first
>>14706428
10 years
bampin
>>14706556
Any one check in on this? What's your top speed in first gear?
The reason I ask is mine in first gear feels like the power drops off after 4-5k, and it struggles to get to 30. It revs to 7 fine but power is down. 2, 3, and other gears are much better.
Clogged air filter? Clutch?
>>14709440
>feels like the power drops off after 4-5k
if thats the only symptom it really could be so many things
>clutch
>coilpack
>head gasket
>fucky spark plugs
>dirty MAF (but that would be noticeable everywhere in rev range)
>dead or dying TPS
>the ecu could be pulling timing because your knocking
does it throw any codes?
>>14709701
oh well if its in first only then its probably your clutch
>>14697109
for $200 he can learn to disassemble an entire a miata, and get a hardtop out of it at the same time.
It just looks mossy, surface rust can be taken away and the chassis can be repainted once stripped, assuming the rockers aren't rusted.
We can't tell anything else from here, but for $200 there has to be SOMETHING he can learn from it.
>>14691325
The only sticker I have is an SCCA one on the driver A pillar.
Wheels are 6UL's with BFG rivals.
>>14709329
That's a big fuckin turbo.
Finally saw one in person, it looks a lot less down syndrome in person but I still wouldn't buy it without a hardtop, RF or some potential cheaper factory hardtop (unlike my NB the convertible look kills it).
Ass is the most beautiful I've seen on any car though.
>>14710546
Down's syndrome, autocorrect pls
Page 10 ressurection
>>14712666
>repeating numbers
>>14712675
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