What did you do to your NB today? [Archive] - Page 127 (2024)

AnonymousD

21st November 2018, 02:23

MN MX-5

21st November 2018, 23:05

shoult

22nd November 2018, 11:38

JTL

22nd November 2018, 14:45

shoult

22nd November 2018, 19:02

evil MS3

22nd November 2018, 20:00

Rodan

22nd November 2018, 22:42

daender

22nd November 2018, 23:15

Another top down drive today, about 180 miles worth. Still no joy clearing the unset monitors for emissions. EGR, O2 Sensor and Cat all remain unset. Guess I'll just have to drive more tomorrow.

Have you already tried following the drive cycle on TDR's website (https://trackdogracing.com/OBDII.aspx)?
Mazda drive cycle:

Pre-requisites: MIL off and no DTCs present (this is where clearing your codes comes in); fuel level between 15 and 85%; all accessories OFF; cold start (preferred 8 hour cold soak w/ engine between 68 and 86 deg F at start-up)

1) Start vehicle and idle 5 min.

2) Rev engine in neutral or park to 2300-2700 rpm for 15 seconds

3)Rev engine in neutral or park to 3800-4200 rpm for 15 seconds

4)Idle engine for 20 seconds with cooling fan stopped.

5)Accelerate to 52-55 mph, maintain speed (in high gear) for 1 1/2 minutes

6) Decelerate to 15 mph, and then drive for 13 minutes at speeds ranging from 15 to 35 mph

7) maintain steady 25 mph for 50 seconds.

Rob42

23rd November 2018, 15:14

Installed some of my custom handmade interior! Making this has been my on-again-off-again project for the last 3 months.

Also installed Katzkin autumn colored seats, new seatbelts (in a deep red..!) and restored the seatbelt receptacles by re-dyeing the plastics.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181123/dea369dd59286a18d54c4a62bd28bfb4.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181123/5f2e169481102eba0c90077adcaaaf1a.jpg

Next up, installing my leather-trimmed NB dashboard.

Just gotta figure out what I’m going to do with the airbag cover—cover in vinyl or paint. I don’t want to inhibit it’s function, so I’m leaning towards painting it.

J3cubrc

23rd November 2018, 21:51

Installed some of my custom handmade interior! Making this has been my on-again-off-again project for the last 3 months.

Man, that really is stunning. Looks great.

My son sold off the '99 I gave him years ago to take to Florida, but he replaced it with a sweet ND.

pfk1106

24th November 2018, 10:58

Installed some of my custom handmade interior! Making this has been my on-again-off-again project for the last 3 months.

Also installed Katzkin autumn colored seats, new seatbelts (in a deep red..!) and restored the seatbelt receptacles by re-dyeing the plastics.

Seats look great, love the color, looks like you went with perforations only on the driver?

Rob42

24th November 2018, 13:18

Seats look great, love the color, looks like you went with perforations only on the driver?

Perforations on both sides, you just can’t see it in the photo :)

JTL

24th November 2018, 13:23

Perforations on both sides, you just can’t see it in the photo :)

Are those seat covers or new seats? I they are covers you did a beautiful job, most of the seat covers I see are baggy due to a poor fit.

kallsop

24th November 2018, 21:58

Went to a track day yesterday at Wild Horse Pass Motor Sports Park (formerly Firebird Raceway Park) for Pro Autosports Mondo Track Event. They combine two courses, one that is a road course using the drag strip and paddock area and one of the Bondurant courses, and had my first spin in the car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhT3syApLEM

MN MX-5

25th November 2018, 00:02

Installed my Racing Beat Tubular front sway bar and Naroh Motorsports sway bar bracket blocks. Really liking these versus the typical RB blocks. They have a much larger footprint.

Ready for next weekend's autocross now. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181013/c3f691c926d77de8f489bd034a9d1e30.jpg

I've looked at these since seeing your post. What made you pick these reinforcement blocks over the RB ones? I also looked at the R Theory set, but they are more expensive without looking like they provide any additional benefit.

evil MS3

25th November 2018, 00:05

Terminator03

25th November 2018, 10:49

I like that they have a wider footprint than the RB ones, plus supporting a small business. I was very impressed with the quality of them.

I agree on both counts. After seeing your post, and how nicely designed these were I knew these were the way I was going. Unfortunately the weather and timing hasn’t cooperated lately for me to actually install them. I can attest that they are very high quality pieces. Hopefully they’ll keep those flimsy sheet metal mounts from cracking.

MN MX-5

25th November 2018, 11:57

I like that they have a wider footprint than the RB ones, plus supporting a small business. I was very impressed with the quality of them.

I agree on both counts. After seeing your post, and how nicely designed these were I knew these were the way I was going. Unfortunately the weather and timing hasn’t cooperated lately for me to actually install them. I can attest that they are very high quality pieces. Hopefully they’ll keep those flimsy sheet metal mounts from cracking.

Thanks guys. I just ordered a set.

FastPhil

25th November 2018, 16:08

These things do multiply in your driveway!

https://i.imgur.com/WaMqWni.jpg

shoult

25th November 2018, 17:09

Well after many attempts at the Mazda "Drive Cycle" failing and just driving around failed, it finally, randomly happened. All monitors are set EXCEPT EGR. That's enough for me to pass emissions and get new tags. WoooooHooooo!!

The Diva has been beat into submission yet again!

sholzy

25th November 2018, 17:17

Well after many attempts at the Mazda "Drive Cycle" failing and just driving around failed, it finally, randomly happened. All monitors are set EXCEPT EGR. That's enough for me to pass emissions and get new tags. WoooooHooooo!!

The Diva has been beat into submission yet again!

:thumbs:

shoult

25th November 2018, 19:52

Well after many attempts at the Mazda "Drive Cycle" failing and just driving around failed, it finally, randomly happened. All monitors are set EXCEPT EGR. That's enough for me to pass emissions and get new tags. WoooooHooooo!!

The Diva has been beat into submission yet again!

After posting this I took off for another drive and low and behold, the EGR monitor set. So now I'm all clean and green so I can be assured of passing Smog tomorrow.

kallsop

25th November 2018, 22:07

After posting this I took off for another drive and low and behold, the EGR monitor set. So now I'm all clean and green so I can be assured of passing Smog tomorrow.

:thumbs:

Rob42

26th November 2018, 17:31

Are those seat covers or new seats? I they are covers you did a beautiful job, most of the seat covers I see are baggy due to a poor fit.

They’re covered in Katzkin leather seat upholstery—I disassembled the seats, removed the factory upholstery from the foam, and installed the new leather from Katzkin.

Powder coated the metal and re-dyed the plastics too. Some people might call these new seats at this point?

Before/after:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/265841a960effece82f43e5bb81808cf.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/b95322f83801e6355fc2265bc9f01641.jpg

JTL

26th November 2018, 17:35

They’re covered in Katzkin leather seat upholstery—I disassembled the seats, removed the factory upholstery from the foam, and installed the new leather from Katzkin.

Powder coated the metal and re-dyed the plastics too. Some people might call these new seats at this point?

Before/after:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/265841a960effece82f43e5bb81808cf.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/b95322f83801e6355fc2265bc9f01641.jpg

You did a great job! It pays to buy the best and do the install correctly.

MN MX-5

26th November 2018, 17:50

Installed new FM springs on the car replacing the Eibach Pro Kits I had on there previously. Though piecemealed, I now have a complete FM Koni Stage 2 package on my car.

Got a new alignment for the new springs. I went with the FM recommendations.

Front
Caster: 5.0 degree left, 5.3 right
Camber: -1.0 degrees left and right
Toe-in: 0.07 left 0.08 right 0.15 total

Rear
Camber: -1.5 degrees left and right
Toe-in: 0.07 left 0.08 right 0.15 total

I've only driven it back from the shop in traffic so far with the storage all seasons on it so I don't have an impression on handling just yet. I'll try to get it out before the snow flies later this week.

shoult

26th November 2018, 20:25

GreaseMonkey2000

27th November 2018, 00:20

Upgraded Misfire's low beam head light bulbs(Eiko OEM replacement bulbs) to Osram Night Breaker Unlimited bulbs, side by side comparison( Osram on the driver side and the passenger side having the Eiko):
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4884/31129275127_b3173dbbb2_h.jpg

More pics and details in post #107:
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=637745&page=5

DJJ

27th November 2018, 07:51

GM - Headlights look like a good improvement!

That's got to be the narrowest garage door I've ever seen. Your car fits through that?

Mal

27th November 2018, 15:00

Believe it or not, you may well be able to see the road better with the old lights. Certainly you will dazzle oncoming drivers less. The garage door is the worst place to judge how well headlights light the road.

I once "upgraded" a neighbors NA and the garage door was just like yours. Then we put an old bulb in one side and aimed it down the road. We then blocked one then the other. The old bulb was amazingly better at illuminating the road and equally worse at dazzling when viewed head on.

The science on headlight color temperature is quite interesting and far from intuitive.

GreaseMonkey2000

27th November 2018, 15:53

GM - Headlights look like a good improvement!

That's got to be the narrowest garage door I've ever seen. Your car fits through that?
Thanks, they will be. Lol, it is a normal size garage door...it is the angle/lighting that makes it look small.

Believe it or not, you may well be able to see the road better with the old lights. Certainly you will dazzle oncoming drivers less. The garage door is the worst place to judge how well headlights light the road.

I once "upgraded" a neighbors NA and the garage door was just like yours. Then we put an old bulb in one side and aimed it down the road. We then blocked one then the other. The old bulb was amazingly better at illuminating the road and equally worse at dazzling when viewed head on.

The science on headlight color temperature is quite interesting and far from intuitive.

You say some off the wall things Mal. :rofl: A BETTER quality bulb is ALWAYS going to be better over a old tired OEM replacement bulb. Obviously I can't speak for your experience especially without knowing what the "old" bulb was and what the "new" bulb was as the "old" bulb may have been of better quality than the "new" bulb. I'm not judging the lights based solely on those pics, that would be ridiculous. I did lots of reading, watching video comparison etc before the purchase.

As far as light color goes, for driving lights the white(r) light gives better contrast than OEM bulbs(halogen) that are more yellow, thus giving better visibility. That is a fact established by every reputable bulb manufacturer never mind the fact that just about every vehicle is going towards HID or LED that has much whiter light output.

In fact I laid out the source of some of that information in my build post if you, or others, care to see driving comparison, specs, etc. of these bulbs and others. I NEVER make impulse buys on functional parts before doing research on said part(s), never will.

Mal

27th November 2018, 16:43

You may have noted that i said, "may well". While there are bulbs that look white and include the whole spectrum, many get their white look by limiting the part of the spectrum that reflects off typical roadside objects. Those that do that with a blue coating should be banned. Others hurt visability without the blue coating and still others include the rest of the spectrum and simply trade dazzling for visability. Many of those are perfectably acceptable due to improvements in aiming and cutoff but even they dazzle over a hill and give lousy visability unless brights are used in undulating terrain.

It is certainly true that headlights are moving away from the "warmer" colors. The tradeoff between dazzling oncoming drivers and illuminating the road is obvious. Thank goodness for dual divided hiways.

I doubt we'll ever go back to France in the 90"s but if you experienced that, you'll understand my point.

I guess my point is that off the white garage door is what's, "off the wall" as you say. When you open with that, it hurts your credibility.

GreaseMonkey2000

27th November 2018, 17:30

I guess my point is that off the white garage door is what's, "off the wall" as you say. When you open with that, it hurts your credibility.

Not worried about my credibility based on only half the context of the subject which was there in the link for anyone actually wanting actual data/facts vs pictures which is what I thought this particular thread was mostly about. Thanks for your input though! :)

AnonymousD

27th November 2018, 20:28

Got my lip put on to check figment. Bumper will be getting fixed and painted soon. I also cleaned up my headlights and put some tinted Lamin-X on them. I really like how it looks. And the light is better than it was with the clouded lenses. The cloudy lenses act as a diffuser. With clean lights the light goes where its supposed to.

https://i.imgur.com/TyvjuLn.jpg

mgwooley

27th November 2018, 21:22

Bought it. :) '01 NB2. 178k miles. On some meh coilovers. $2k.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/431819241503588362/517119858387714058/image0.jpg

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/431819241503588362/517119857687396392/image1.jpg

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/431819241503588362/517119396418813962/image0.jpg

Orangello

28th November 2018, 16:13

96Formula6spd

28th November 2018, 16:43

Added a tow hook. After about 70 track days it was well overdue. I had been waiting for flyin miata to get them back in stock as they were out of stock over the summer. But its on for the weekend at Road Atlanta which is supposed to be wet again just like the last time. I like the rain but would like some dry track time there which might be Sunday. At least round one of rainx is on the windsheild. Will get another one or two rounds on as the wipers do not work to well over 100mph.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2yT_y8rrdns/W_79o5w4gpI/AAAAAAAABqE/c9jlaQbRjOY7z-QNFdQqF-hn7VaHUYF7ACLcBGAs/s1600/46894210_2266903880255090_2315829671465320448_n.jp g

JacobAufdenkamp

28th November 2018, 20:46

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/b440dad554812417e1b7a647d54808f3.jpg

Had a Muffler Delete Pipe made!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/d76ebc33c2fe9d75bcdb3fa541a6afcd.jpg

evil MS3

28th November 2018, 21:00

96Formula6spd

28th November 2018, 21:05

That can't be quiet.

Haha its not. I have a muffler delete for the track. Its kinda loud but still under 103db. I think the oem midpipe does that even with the racing beat header. But its very nice to have on the track. Buddy snapped this at Road Atlanta this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzEd5zTGe14

evil MS3

28th November 2018, 22:00

2002tiitomx5

29th November 2018, 00:07

You may have noted that i said, "may well". While there are bulbs that look white and include the whole spectrum, many get their white look by limiting the part of the spectrum that reflects off typical roadside objects. Those that do that with a blue coating should be banned. Others hurt visability without the blue coating and still others include the rest of the spectrum and simply trade dazzling for visability. Many of those are perfectably acceptable due to improvements in aiming and cutoff but even they dazzle over a hill and give lousy visability unless brights are used in undulating terrain.

It is certainly true that headlights are moving away from the "warmer" colors. The tradeoff between dazzling oncoming drivers and illuminating the road is obvious. Thank goodness for dual divided hiways.

I doubt we'll ever go back to France in the 90"s but if you experienced that, you'll understand my point.

I guess my point is that off the white garage door is what's, "off the wall" as you say. When you open with that, it hurts your credibility.

Brighter lights are all fine on isolated country roads when you are by yourself but on today's congested highways, collectively they just reduce visibility for everyone. The net result is not better. Just think of all those too high, too bright HID and LED lights in massive pickup trucks and SUV's coming at you in the opposing lane or 15 feet off your back bumper. Overall drivers are not served well by everyone having brighter less controlled lighting. Time for some rethink.

GreaseMonkey2000

29th November 2018, 00:43

Upgraded Misfire's low beam head light bulbs(Eiko OEM replacement bulbs) to Osram Night Breaker Unlimited bulbs, side by side comparison( Osram on the driver side and the passenger side having the Eiko):

More pics and details in post #107:
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=637745&page=5

For anyone interested in ACTUAL proof/evidence of the increased functionality of these bulbs instead of speculation/conjecture and you can't find the video in the provided link then here is a direct link to said video, driving comparison starts at 2:18 for these bulbs.
https://youtu.be/uNPB4EVr7-4

It amazes me how such a basic item that increases safe driving is so controversial. Definitely agree with the extremely bright lights, driving with multiple driving lights of such brightness issue, improperly aimed, etc....couldn't agree more.

And after having experienced driving with them first hand at night they are much better and no where near too bright or "dazzling" other road goers. :rofl:

Mal

29th November 2018, 04:10

That video didn't make any mention whatsoever of dazzling oncoming drivers nor color temperature. "Brightness" was the only measure. Actual proof and evidence? Of how bright they are but nothing else.

My test with the bright blue vs dimmer/warmer was telling. Try it. Take a cheap blue coated bulb and a warmer dimmer bulb and compare them on a garage door and the picture will be similar to that at the first post.

Now point the two down a typical road. You can see far better with the warmer light. The point of using the cheap blue coated bulb is that that part of the spectrum does little for visability...it only dazzles. The full spectrum bulbs light well but if you noticed what the blue bulb did you see that the blue part of the spectrum is wasted on anything that is not white or near white; it only dazzles.

Why do you think police use blue lights? They dazzle. So why wouldn't that part of the spectrum do the same?

How "bright" a bulb is is only part of the story. Safe driving is is not directly connected to how bright your headlights are unless you are the only one on the road.

You don't have to understand but can you see where the controversy is? Could it be that the subject is not so roll on the floor laughable?

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/blue/blue.html

For a bit of science on the subject.

GreaseMonkey2000

29th November 2018, 04:42

Once again if you would just CLICK the link in the original post there is a link where over 50 bulbs were tested and includes the color temp as tested. Normally I'd continue such a discussion to try and help you see that you are wrong but clearly you have no intention of seeing the facts, only your own opinion.

Again the information in the links I provided was only SOME of the information I found and I have driven with these first hand so I now know first hand these are brighter and offer superior down road visibility but feel free to continue with your speculation based opinion vs first hand experience of the bulbs in question.

Not sure why I bothered as my memory tells me EVERYTIME you engage in a thread about brighter, more modern lighting it is the same narrow minded and outdated viewpoint that outdated lighting options are superior to modern ones which is contrary to what every car manufacturer is doing and the lighting industry as a whole has come to agree on(with actual testing and facts to back it up). Instead of cluttering up this thread with your rant perhaps you should create a thread on the subject and educate us all on the subject. :ohno:

P.S.-STOP looking directly into other vehicles lights and you can avoid being "dazzled"(unless you like being a deer) and flip your mirror down at night to take advantage of the anti glare feature, both things you should be doing in the first place especially since you have been driving for more than five decades, which I presume based on your age.

evil MS3

29th November 2018, 06:54

ElmerFud

29th November 2018, 08:17

This is the dumbest argument ever. Don't like the bulbs he's using, then don't use them. Jeez. I on the other hand have added a set of the OSRAM bulbs mentioned to my list to buy.

Holy crap, enough already!!!

JacobAufdenkamp

29th November 2018, 08:37

That can't be quiet.

It’s definitely not QUIET.
But with the stock Manifold/Cat/Resonator, it really isn’t any louder than many aftermarket systems.

If it had a header or Cat/Res delete or change, it would probably be way too loud.

iambjx

29th November 2018, 09:21

So... adding to the topic of headlight...

I realized that my high beam on driver side is not working... only the low beam... anyone has any idea what to check?

I have a NB1

evil MS3

29th November 2018, 09:29

So... adding to the topic of headlight...

I realized that my high beam on driver side is not working... only the low beam... anyone has any idea what to check?

I have a NB1Swap the bulb that is working properly to the side not working and test it. If it works, it's the bulb and just need to replace it.

GreaseMonkey2000

29th November 2018, 10:21

So... adding to the topic of headlight...

I realized that my high beam on driver side is not working... only the low beam... anyone has any idea what to check?

I have a NB1

Follow the ground from th headlights and make sure it is clean/tight. NB1s are notorious for this issue, had the problem myself on my nb1.

pacomutt

29th November 2018, 10:33

So... adding to the topic of headlight...

I realized that my high beam on driver side is not working... only the low beam... anyone has any idea what to check?

I have a NB1

First, the bulb, and then the socket it plugs into.

mgwooley

29th November 2018, 12:15

^^^ Nice catch! Is the top good as it looks?

Well, yes and no. The top is in good condition. Material seems to not have any obvious signs of wear, no tears, etc. However, the owner before the one I bought it from.... "frosted" the rear plastic, so it is ****ing opaque. I need to figure out how to fix that. It is impossible to pull out of parking spaces with the top up without feeling literally blind.

shoult

29th November 2018, 12:23

evil MS3

29th November 2018, 12:31

Yeah that's a replacement top then.

I cut the rear glass out of mine since it was falling out when I got it and just use it as a bikini top when sitting around at the track. Plan on just putting in a plastic window top since they're cheap and I'll never really use it since i have a hard top.

mgwooley

29th November 2018, 12:37

NB should have a glass window, not vinyl.

Yeah that's a replacement top then.

I cut the rear glass out of mine since it was falling out when I got it and just use it as a bikini top when sitting around at the track. Plan on just putting in a plastic window top since they're cheap and I'll never really use it since i have a hard top.

Yep, figured as much. It doesn't look like a particularly expensive top. Wonder how much I could replace it for. I live in Florida, so during the spring/summer I'll have it down for a good bit of the time.

evil MS3

29th November 2018, 12:40

mgwooley

29th November 2018, 12:53

https://mossmiata.com/1999-2005-miata/tops/xtreme-vinyl-tops/vinyl-convertible-tops-by-xtreme

>cheap
>available

Two things this college student can get behind.

evil MS3

29th November 2018, 13:05

>cheap
>available

Two things this college student can get behind.If you get one, I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it once it's on, since this is the route I'd like to go.

mgwooley

29th November 2018, 13:10

If you get one, I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it once it's on, since this is the route I'd like to go.

To be honest, that might be the top that's on it now lol. It looks _very_ similar. Materials and all.

Orangello

29th November 2018, 18:22

>cheap
>available

Two things this college student can get behind.

I think this sums up my college dating standards.

burgerbob

30th November 2018, 02:50

LittleRed02Miata

30th November 2018, 15:22

Haven’t actually done yet but got a new DDM Works Stage 2 intake. Yes, I know, it won’t make any more power but I think it will look good with the hood open at Cars & Coffee.

https://mossmiata.com/stage-2-intake-system-by-ddm-works#

Orangello

30th November 2018, 15:59

FastPhil

1st December 2018, 13:41

They’re covered in Katzkin leather seat upholstery—I disassembled the seats, removed the factory upholstery from the foam, and installed the new leather from Katzkin.

Powder coated the metal and re-dyed the plastics too. Some people might call these new seats at this point?

Looking at your seat and carpet install from above and the detail in the refurbishment of the seats, it looks like your building a beautiful car! :thumbs:

Unusualdesigner

1st December 2018, 18:42

ElmerFud

1st December 2018, 23:41

Haven’t actually done yet but got a new DDM Works Stage 2 intake. Yes, I know, it won’t make any more power but I think it will look good with the hood open at Cars & Coffee.

https://mossmiata.com/stage-2-intake-system-by-ddm-works#

O' brother! More eye candy for the engine bay.

GsxrZo6

2nd December 2018, 12:27

shoult

2nd December 2018, 12:35

All right bois I need some help with coolant. So forum is saying water provides better cooling over glycol ethylene based coolant; I live in so-cal witch means I should go with a 60-40 or 70-30 of distilled water correct. Never below 40 F here and that’s rare very rare.

Are you having problems with cooling? If so, fix the cooling system rather than looking for bandaids. A properly working Miata cooling system is all you need for a stock system. If you have mods or track your car you may want to disclose that to get good feedback.

Growe58

2nd December 2018, 19:30

Pacificat

2nd December 2018, 22:12

NB should have a glass window, not vinyl.

I just purchased a 1999 with a non-glass (plastic) rear window. I hope this is an indication that the top was replaced? 142K miles.

Kmier

2nd December 2018, 22:29

kallsop

3rd December 2018, 00:54

Found a photo from the track day a week ago.

https://www.sandersracephotos.com/img/s/v-3/p3201861101-3.jpg

doyle3433

3rd December 2018, 10:29

Kmier

3rd December 2018, 13:33

amptramp

3rd December 2018, 17:28

When I bought the 2000 last March, it came with an alarm. I removed the siren and bypassed the "no-start" function shortly afterward but left the rest in place for the keyless entry function. Lately my battery has been dying after a couple of days so I unhooked the power source for the alarm and that problem went away. Today I removed all (well almost all; a few wires were easier to cut and leave in place) of the residual wiring, main box and relays. Weight savings! As a bonus, my left foot no longer rubs against it when working the clutch. Apparently Mazda left plenty of space above the clutch that the alarm installer had pinched. I always thought it was strange that an OEM design would have you kicking components on a regular basis, now there's a cavernous cavity up there. Who knew? (Besides everyone without this alarm).

I had the same problem with a Clifford Intelligard 8000. It drained the battery because it would occasionally take 640 mA whereas the dark current from the battery (the current with nothing on) should be around 20 mA.

First, locate the unit. Mine was zip-tied to the hood release cable. But you can't just unplug it - the ignition switch start and run is usually taken through relays in the alarm so it can stop the car from being started. Find the connections and put them back as they were. You may have to add wire to splice them together - the wiring to the ignition switch does not have any excess length. Then at least, it will not keep you from starting your own car. You can unplug the unit after this.

This left three connectors hanging down from the unit, but since one was a four-pin connector for the starter and ignition, I could remove it immediately. I put up with connectors hanging down by the clutch pedal for a while then decided to remove every trace of the installation. I went through every connection and found that the wires in the car's harnesses were stripped back and the connector wires were wrapped around them then wrapped in tape - no solder or vampire taps. Because of this, I can't say whether the installation or the unit was faulty, but I don't care - the 2001 has an immobilizer and that is enough protection for me. And thunderstorms always set off the alarm, so I don't plan on putting it in anything again.

This site:

https://www.the12volt.com/

has the installation manuals for most alarms including mine. The site is a little difficult to navigate but this:

https://www.the12volt.com/carsecurity/carsecurity.asp

was the section I needed to make sure everything was gone.

bakeway

3rd December 2018, 17:47

https://i.imgur.com/gZ8X9yOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lV5xQhtl.jpg

Put on a new steering wheel.

bunyanrun

3rd December 2018, 18:32

96Formula6spd

3rd December 2018, 21:03

Rolled 273k at about 110mph. Granted it was at Road Atlanta. Very wet weekend but it dried out. Saturday was fun tho. I think I let one or two cars pass. Otherwise I was passing everybody. Dry time was about a 1:53 beating my 1:56 record. Still need more balls to go faster. And an engine with less than 190k on it.

Plus I got some of the vinyl back on the car. Numbers need to go back on plus maybe some other things. Long overdue and I am tired of doing tape numbers.

Track Maps back on...out of room so I guess the next few go to the trunk lid. Plus an easier to see yellow 4.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i8oAkzJzO-w/XAWoNXOfNLI/AAAAAAAABsM/p6PrmCpZ2XIOLuGuZco*kgSfVArKia9qlgCLcBGAs/s1600/47572504_521146904961306_4027428337113628672_n.jpg

Some Pictures from Johnny C at Nine Lives Racing.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OolK7Co2-Bo/XAWneh1xYEI/AAAAAAAABrc/uq52zB8OPcU7izywV527bPVnUB9v3_EmwCLcBGAs/s1600/47210530_270662853651835_3056631012273422336_o.jpg

Passing those Corvettes.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vg2aKe8tBFA/XAWnfj-b7FI/AAAAAAAABro/IiqAE-61Mro2STqSBp_FnYQfATZVXWSaACLcBGAs/s1600/47343910_270676643650456_719075394770173952_o.jpg

One of the wet Sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ANA5yah24&t=

One of the Dry sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OccKS0N2h5Q

Growe58

3rd December 2018, 21:49

https://forum.miata.net/vb/picture.php?albumid=5101&pictureid=23922

Nice Spitfire! I have a 79 too (yours may be an 80?). Fortunately in my climate, I can drive both it and my Miata year round.

5Miata10

4th December 2018, 01:58

Not chrome. Polished aluminum. And very light.

New to an NB 10th anniversary.
Yesterday I took lots apart and cleaned an corrosion control.
Not sure I am in love with the chrome wheels...

shoult

4th December 2018, 08:41

Not chrome. Polished aluminum. And very light.

Maybe light for a factory wheel, but heavy compared to the after market.

doyle3433

4th December 2018, 09:26

^^^Your dog picked the right one!^^

She's a good old girl!

doyle3433

4th December 2018, 09:30

Nice Spitfire! I have a 79 too (yours may be an 80?). Fortunately in my climate, I can drive both it and my Miata year round.

Thank you, have had many enjoyable years refurbishing the Triumph bits an pieces, always a work in progress. The Miata on the other hand is a completely different animal, just drive, drive, drive! (weather permitting).

tobra

4th December 2018, 12:46

Did an oil change, tire rotation and new NGK 6F11 plugs. Got rid of ill fitting NGK blue plug wires, surprised that NGK would sell crap. I am sending them back to the manufacturer.

95,600 miles

Orangello

4th December 2018, 15:39

Rodan

4th December 2018, 17:25

Orangello

4th December 2018, 17:49

Probably the o-ring for the hard line into the mixing manifold.

I suspected that, but the leak stopped before I could get the airbox out of the way to be sure. It seems like that side of that mixing manifold was dry. Now I suspect the seal between the mm and the water pump; that could suck. I will either drive it until it gets really warmed up and wet tonight or get one of those pressurizing kits at the autozone to see the leak.

kiznarsh

5th December 2018, 02:07

Cussed it and drove the truck. I have a leak near where the water pump attaches to the inlet pipe or whatever on the driver's side of the engine. I was expecting it to be the screw-type clamp I used on the lower radiator hose; I was disappointed.

Spring type hose clamps provide more uniform pressure than worm gear which is what I'm guessing you're referring to. The previous mechanic put one on when they did the water pump replacement last year before I got the car, but I'll be swapping it for the correct type when I replace the radiator and hoses.

Worm gear clamps work but I don't know, I'm just anal like that. :)

The best are the Oetiker clamps, but they're pricey and 1-time use items.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71ifGxsy8WL._SX425_.jpg

Lee66cj5

5th December 2018, 09:06

burgerbob

5th December 2018, 15:13

https://i.imgur.com/9oRJrmT.jpg

Went up to Angeles Crest a couple days ago. Still haven't found the limits of these tires... Not sure I will!

kiznarsh

5th December 2018, 16:06

Went up to Angeles Crest a couple days ago. Still haven't found the limits of these tires... Not sure I will!

Nice. Assuming all the roads were open? Did you go up to Mt. Wilson?

Lee66cj5

5th December 2018, 21:19

burgerbob

5th December 2018, 22:50

Nice. Assuming all the roads were open? Did you go up to Mt. Wilson?

We did probably 20 miles in, then turned around. A lot of the stuff at higher elevation had gravel on the roads and wasn't as fun.

JonK67

6th December 2018, 11:37

Kmier

6th December 2018, 13:23

^^^Nice!!^^^. It was dark and 26 here this morning, and I couldn’t bring myself to lower the top. I’m normally good down to about 30.

Top down this time year reminds you that you are alive.

m3fan4ever

6th December 2018, 15:20

JonK67

6th December 2018, 16:54

^^^Nice!!^^^. It was dark and 26 here this morning, and I couldn’t bring myself to lower the top. I’m normally good down to about 30.

Top down this time year reminds you that you are alive.

I normally leave it up below 40* but the sun was nice and I can't tell much difference between 10*-30*. I felt alive but I don't know if I have ears anymore.

The beard was for 'No shave November' but it protects my face I find so it's turned into 'Don't shave December', plus the wife hates it so there's that bonus... wonder if I can do a Tony Stark thing with it?

I like to ride with the top down and a Santa or elf hat on this time of year. Lots of fun looks from kids.

Thanks for the idea, i have a Santa hat, gives me hat hair going to work but plenty of other days/rides I can wear it!

Terminator03

7th December 2018, 08:12

Sent it to the repair shop. I've been getting an intermittant p0420 code and it popped up again a couple of nights ago accompanied with a new rattle that sounds like a heat shield coming off. So I take it to work and about half way there it is suddenly down on power and I limp it in to work. It won't start at lunch and I don't feel like welding in a new converter so off it goes to the shop for a $400 repair.

Why not just buy a new catted midpipe like Roadstersport, or similar, and bolt it right in? You’ll get better flow too. Before spending the money though, you need to diagnose “what” caused it to fail, which is usually something ignition related (coil pack, wires, etc.), otherwise you’ll kill your new CAT almost immediately.

StreetAndTrackToy

7th December 2018, 21:46

Waiskai

8th December 2018, 09:53

evil MS3

8th December 2018, 10:02

LittleRed02Miata

8th December 2018, 15:27

daender

8th December 2018, 20:13

GsxrZo6

8th December 2018, 21:26

Are you having problems with cooling? If so, fix the cooling system rather than looking for bandaids. A properly working Miata cooling system is all you need for a stock system. If you have mods or track your car you may want to disclose that to get good feedback.

Yes so Miata is bone stock, I plan on upgrading the radiator and fans soon. I daily drive my car and have zero issues with cooling, however when I go to the canyons and drive it respectfully hard it doesn’t ever overheat but it sounds like the water is boiling which it most likely is, but like I said I’ve never overheated. This happens whether it’s 60 or 90 degree weather. Maybe I should lower the ratio to a 60/40 or 50/50

OKflyboy

8th December 2018, 23:58

Drove it 200 miles away to look at an NB that my son wanted to buy. Ended up being a serious POS. Son was mighty disappointed that the seller misrepresented the condition but decided on a reasonable (significantly lower) offer which the seller refused. Son stuck to his guns and we drove home empty handed.

Day was not a total loss though, got to spend a Saturday with my son, which doesn't happen much now that he's moved out on his own.

KyleNB1

9th December 2018, 04:51

96Formula6spd

9th December 2018, 11:57

Its sitting in the slow/ice/sleet. Shoot still have not even unloaded the trailer from last weekend.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bQKyj7rGSzE/XA07HtntMvI/AAAAAAAABs0/SHiF6FgVvHQ0XIgh-avz_1S4bztUgIWpgCLcBGAs/s1600/48374026_10212940445414506_478931055852650496_o.jp g

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h6_MXiVDvck/XA07Hm6Ww6I/AAAAAAAABsw/rH5rGcRILkokpenQFylxPCz-mCOMbVxSQCLcBGAs/s1600/48053272_10212940446534534_1622289429227896832_o.j pg

Unusualdesigner

9th December 2018, 12:16

pfk1106

9th December 2018, 12:57

Growe58

9th December 2018, 18:00

944play

9th December 2018, 22:28

Now that we're nearing the solstice and it seems like it's always dark, I've noticed how bright my cheap aftermarket bluetooth radio is.

I had the same problem. I addressed it with gaffer tape and Sharpie.

burgerbob

10th December 2018, 10:56

Got almost 28mpg on my last tank! Put nearly 1500 miles on the car in the last month.

And of course not driving it for 10 days :(

evil MS3

10th December 2018, 10:58

shoult

10th December 2018, 11:39

Yes so Miata is bone stock, I plan on upgrading the radiator and fans soon. I daily drive my car and have zero issues with cooling, however when I go to the canyons and drive it respectfully hard it doesn’t ever overheat but it sounds like the water is boiling which it most likely is, but like I said I’ve never overheated. This happens whether it’s 60 or 90 degree weather. Maybe I should lower the ratio to a 60/40 or 50/50

The gurgling sound you hear is a faulty radiator cap letting pressure escape.

shoult

10th December 2018, 11:41

I find that pretty odd that somewhere in the HU menus there's no way to dim the display. My JVC does, but that would be really annoying if you couldn't.

Usually headends have a separate power lead that hooks to the dash gauge dimmer switch.

evil MS3

10th December 2018, 11:43

Rodan

10th December 2018, 11:43

I find that pretty odd that somewhere in the HU menus there's no way to dim the display. My JVC does, but that would be really annoying if you couldn't.

I've had a couple of JVC HUs. They usually have a 'dimmed' or 'night' setting, but the level isn't adjustable, and it's usually far too bright. Might be OK in a city setting where there's lots of ambient light, but not dark enough for rural driving.

evil MS3

10th December 2018, 11:49

josolanes

10th December 2018, 16:12

I finally replaced my battery! :D

So I'll just have to take it for a drive after work to make sure everything's working as expected ;)

Growe58

10th December 2018, 16:25

Yeah, thankfully this one has a scalable brightness at different levels. I love it. I think i didn't wire it into the car dimmer because at night the gauge cluster isnt even all that bright at it's highest setting so I wanted to control them independently.

No dimmer in the menu, no separate wire to hook up to the lights for auto dim. This was a very cheap headunit, literally $20 - which means I don't have to worry about theft or weather and I'm not looking for audiophile perfection in a Miata anyway. It was fine all summer, it's just now that I notice the glare, so I don't want to do anything permanent like marker or paint.

Chris GTO TT

10th December 2018, 17:01

Orangello

10th December 2018, 17:17

OKflyboy

10th December 2018, 19:39

evil MS3

10th December 2018, 19:42

LittleRed02Miata

11th December 2018, 16:15

The_Hun

11th December 2018, 20:42

Unable to replicate coolant leak, I adjusted the clamp on the radiator lower hose and will be watching the temp and garage floor closely for leaks.

Not sure if 2004 wound be same but on my 99 the temp gauge is pretty useless in stock form, you will see coolant coming out somewhere before you see the gauge showing any sign of overheating, plenty on this subject on the forum hence I ended up doing the mod on it....

evil MS3

11th December 2018, 20:45

shoult

11th December 2018, 21:02

Curious to know the mod.

Google is your friend. Search "miata temp gauge linearization mod" and you'll get several different sets of guides. Anything from 95 on will work. But in the end, it's NOT a CALIBRATED gauge, but at least the needle moves with temp rather than just sitting at "normal" until you overheat and are stuck on the side of the road with a molten pile of goo where your engine used to be,

Unusualdesigner

11th December 2018, 22:38

... But in the end, it's NOT a CALIBRATED gauge, but at least the needle moves with temp rather than just sitting at "normal" until you overheat and are stuck on the side of the road with a molten pile of goo where your engine used to be,

One of the mods I plan to do to the '99 is to add a 2 pod A pillar gauge set with real water temp and oil pressure gauges. The oil pressure is easy, tap from the Thompsom oil filter relocation unit. For the water temp I plan to use the Garage Star thermostat adapter block (https://garagestar.com/product/garage-star-temperature-sandwich-plate/)

I use a ScanGaugeII in the '04 that monitors the water temp.

AnonymousD

12th December 2018, 07:56

Started doing my coilovers. Stripped a few nuts, and am having issues removing the two top hat nuts on one corner. But still a straightforward install. Is it normal for the two top hat nuts to be crimped/staked? All of mine were and I had to use my biggest breaker bar and a 6 pt socket to avoid rounding them off.

https://i.imgur.com/DlXY4qf.jpg

I also finally got an excuse to use my hollow head ratchet set. Putting a hex head screw driver through it to hold the strut shaft in place while removing the nuts. Worked great.

https://i.imgur.com/p0maocO.jpg

Looking good though.

https://i.imgur.com/OTlIDqR.jpg

Orangello

12th December 2018, 16:27

One of the mods I plan to do to the '99 is to add a 2 pod A pillar gauge set with real water temp and oil pressure gauges. The oil pressure is easy, tap from the Thompsom oil filter relocation unit. For the water temp I plan to use the Garage Star thermostat adapter block (https://garagestar.com/product/garage-star-temperature-sandwich-plate/)

I use a ScanGaugeII in the '04 that monitors the water temp.

I was using an OBD dongle and app to monitor, but my dongle died.

944play

12th December 2018, 17:37

Bled the brakes and clutch. I should have left the clutch alone; my observation that clutch hydraulics don't get hot and slaves are borderline disposable should have combined with the downsides of effort and risk of getting air in. It still doesn't feel quite right but I don't want to keep dumping fluid through it.

Car is icky with pumice from my jaunt to and from Chemult in very inclement conditions. White-knucking at half the speed limit because wrong tires was pretty irresponsible of me, but it steeled me for a much longer trip planned for basically the rest of the year (on Interstates, and hopefully no snow).

gqcode

13th December 2018, 14:19

Install the Fab9 COP on my 99 NB! Finished rebuilding the engine last week, engine had 203000 miles. She drive better more responsive and smoother with COP vs Coil pack!
Only issue now is when i come to a stop the rpm drop to almost zero but that for another forum.
The COP big difference definitely can feel the difference and sound better

P.S First Miata and got it in September 2018 engine overheat and seize 2 exhaust valve. Previous owner didn't maintain it.

wee_dod

13th December 2018, 21:38

Finally finished up doing timing belt, seals, water pump, thermostat on my 2003

Flyin Miata tool make the crank bolt really easy to deal with.

Pretty much instantly bent their Ninja tool though when I had it on while loosening the cam bolts, but worked perfectly to hold the pulleys in place while i put on the belt.

Harbor Freight seal puller worked nicely on the cam seals. Crank seal was a pain trying to get the puller at the right angle, but using the seal puller head by itself unbolted from the stick part made it not too bad in the end.

shoult

13th December 2018, 23:29

Crank seal was a pain trying to get the puller at the right angle, but using the seal puller head by itself unbolted from the stick part made it not too bad in the end.

I struggled to get the crank seal out of the DIVA. I used every homemade tool trick I ever used that worked and nothing. Then I bought this Lisle seal puller (https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-58430-Shaft-Type-Puller/dp/B000FPYW4K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544757990&sr=8-1&keywords=lisle+seal+puller). The seal nearly jumped off the crank when I used it.

fishnquest

13th December 2018, 23:46

fishnquest

13th December 2018, 23:50

Warhammer

14th December 2018, 10:32

Did the bosectomy today! When I got the car, it had a Kenwood head unit, but still had the nose speakers. The speakers were shot, I mostly just heard crackles. Finally decided to fix it. Got a set of component speakers and a compact powered subwoofer. Took the nose amp out of system when i did the install. The sound is amazing! Yeehaw.

Fixed autocorrect.

Nosectomy?

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/51113c05e531144c5354e297104650e83bea2942/c=632-0-2240-1206/local/-/media/2017/02/09/USATODAY/usatsports/vol4.jpg?width=534&height=401&fit=crop

Daezara

17th December 2018, 04:25

Took my NB on the track for he 1st time ever 2 weekends ago.

On the final lap of my session the car reached 108 degrees C and then cut out. It started straight up again but decided to just take a slow cool down lap into the pits after that.

Ordered a new I.L Motorsport 42mm core radiator for the next session on Jan.

https://i.imgur.com/lpIChX6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1eMpwsE.jpg

MDL

17th December 2018, 18:46

Took my NB on the track for he 1st time ever 2 weekends ago.

On the final lap of my session the car reached 108 degrees C and then cut out. It started straight up again but decided to just take a slow cool down lap into the pits after that.

Ordered a new I.L Motorsport 42mm core radiator for the next session on Jan.

https://i.imgur.com/lpIChX6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1eMpwsE.jpg

In your photo it looks like your windows are closed. Did you do your track time with the a/c on?

Orangello

17th December 2018, 19:50

Wouldn't 108 degrees Celsius be slightly above the normal boiling point of water and abooooouuuuut the same range where the fans kick on? Could it have been an electrical gremlin peeking out? These are the worries I leave you.

:)

shoult

17th December 2018, 20:59

sholzy

17th December 2018, 23:06

It was a gorgeous day outside after work so I put the top down on DIVA and took the long way home.

...
So, when the day comes to settle down,
Who's to blame if you're not around?
You took the long way home
You took the long way home
Took the long way home
...

(Supertramp)

Pacificat

18th December 2018, 00:34

Took a sick day to get to know my new 1999 NB (142K Miles with Torsen) and
- replace spark plugs (NGK V-Power ZFR5F-11 #2262
- replace serpentine belts (alternator belt frayed, Continental 4040347 and 4040372)
- replace transmission fluid, need to replace fluid in turret next (Red Line 75W80 API GL-4 MTL)
- replace differential fluid (Red Line 75W90 synthetic gear oil)
- washed
- cleaned and added protectant to vinyl soft (303 Tonneau Cover and Convertible Cleaner and UV Protectant)

Good start. More fluid swaps to come. Had to drive the minivan to get the kids.

Thanks to Miata.net for all the info.
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TonyC

18th December 2018, 02:20

Daezara

18th December 2018, 03:36

In your photo it looks like your windows are closed. Did you do your track time with the a/c on?

Rules of the track was that windows needed to be all the way up.

Sadly my aircon doesn't work so all I had was the hot air from outside coming into the cabin. :(

-Shane-

18th December 2018, 04:38

So I was the fortunate winner of a 1999 Blue 10th Yeah Anniversary Miata at a auction in my state. After a look over assessing all the possible issues and giving it a service, I began my first drive in my new to me Miata.
The engine was perfect in both appearance and sound, the suspension still feels sporty, the tires are slightly less than middle-aged, and with less than 90k miles on the odomotor, I was feeling lucky for the trip.
After nearly a 500 mile drive with a holy top at a constant 80mph, I have it stowed home with a shopping order nearly worth the car's auction price on the way fixing many things, including the ruined top.
I have no plans on this being a daily driver and the winters in my home are rough, so the majority of this first order is for when I winterize it each year.
I couldn't find info on any tune ups done in her history, so a 60k mile tunup kit is on the way.
I plan on helping this 20 year old gal return to her prime or even better.
$3700 before auction cut and taxes.
$1800 In a new top, new speakers, lights, and winter storage and care.
$1400 In a future order consisting on intake and exhaust improvements.

My largest concern is honestly my center console being broke open. I don't like the way how it is broken, and a replacement cover may not be all I will need. I have looked around for a complete assembly, and have yet to see one for my year.

Terminator03

18th December 2018, 08:26

Took a sick day to get to know my new 1999 NB (142K Miles with Torsen) and
- replace spark plugs (NGK V-Power ZFR5F-11 #2262
- replace serpentine belts (alternator belt frayed, Continental 4040347 and 4040372)
- replace transmission fluid, need to replace fluid in turret next (Red Line 75W80 API GL-4 MTL)
- replace differential fluid (Red Line 75W90 synthetic gear oil)
- washed
- cleaned and added protectant to vinyl soft (303 Tonneau Cover and Convertible Cleaner and UV Protectant)

Good start. More fluid swaps to come. Had to drive the minivan to get the kids.

Thanks to Miata.net for all the info.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/2e035445c63103999c255797ea72d081.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/e5cff2f9cfa83a735dc5371ab5cfb331.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/7ee5f9ef7e65afcc77029012df1ce0de.jpg

Nice score. One thing you mentioned that I thought I should point out is the turret oil. If you have the 6 speed, the oil is not separate for the turret, as a matter of fact, you can fill the oil for the trans through the turret rather than pump it from underneath. If you have a 5 speed, then you will have the separate turret section though.

evil MS3

18th December 2018, 08:31

SquarePeg

18th December 2018, 08:37

Took a sick day to get to know my new 1999 NB (142K Miles with Torsen) and
- replace spark plugs (NGK V-Power ZFR5F-11 #2262
- replace serpentine belts (alternator belt frayed, Continental 4040347 and 4040372)
- replace transmission fluid, need to replace fluid in turret next (Red Line 75W80 API GL-4 MTL)
- replace differential fluid (Red Line 75W90 synthetic gear oil)
- washed
- cleaned and added protectant to vinyl soft (303 Tonneau Cover and Convertible Cleaner and UV Protectant)

Good start. More fluid swaps to come. Had to drive the minivan to get the kids

5spd or 6spd? Just curious since it has a Torsen. If 6, there is no turret oil, and the Motorcraft MTF may work better. If it’s just a 5 spd, press on, but you’ll want to invest in the two rubber boots, and shifter bushing kit since you’re going to be there. At 142k, it’s probably past time. The boots have a life span of about 30k miles.

Pacificat

18th December 2018, 10:14

5spd or 6spd? Just curious since it has a Torsen. If 6, there is no turret oil, and the Motorcraft MTF may work better. If it’s just a 5 spd, press on, but you’ll want to invest in the two rubber boots, and shifter bushing kit since you’re going to be there. At 142k, it’s probably past time. The boots have a life span of about 30k miles.

5-speed. I'm going to order a shifter rebuild kit, probably from Moss Miata ($75 + $10 s/h). I haven't opened up the center console yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if the boots down there are torn. Thanks!

shoult

18th December 2018, 11:07

So I was the fortunate winner of a 1999 Blue 10th Yeah Anniversary Miata at a auction in my state. After a look over assessing all the possible issues and giving it a service, I began my first drive in my new to me Miata.
The engine was perfect in both appearance and sound, the suspension still feels sporty, the tires are slightly less than middle-aged, and with less than 90k miles on the odomotor, I was feeling lucky for the trip.
After nearly a 500 mile drive with a holy top at a constant 80mph, I have it stowed home with a shopping order nearly worth the car's auction price on the way fixing many things, including the ruined top.
I have no plans on this being a daily driver and the winters in my home are rough, so the majority of this first order is for when I winterize it each year.
I couldn't find info on any tune ups done in her history, so a 60k mile tunup kit is on the way.
I plan on helping this 20 year old gal return to her prime or even better.
$3700 before auction cut and taxes.
$1800 In a new top, new speakers, lights, and winter storage and care.
$1400 In a future order consisting on intake and exhaust improvements.

My largest concern is honestly my center console being broke open. I don't like the way how it is broken, and a replacement cover may not be all I will need. I have looked around for a complete assembly, and have yet to see one for my year.

Unless your intake and exhaust are failing there's no reason to replace it. You won't get $1400 worth of performance improvement out of it.

As far as the console, as long as it's not that specific 10AE Blue you can use any 99-00 black console to be original although at this point most all of them have the failing hinges. An upgrade is to get an 01-05 console instead. It's a straight bolt in replacement. Better usability, better construction. You can even easily move the lock mech over so that the key remains the same.

shoult

18th December 2018, 11:10

5-speed. I'm going to order a shifter rebuild kit, probably from Moss Miata ($75 + $10 s/h). I haven't opened up the center console yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if the boots down there are torn. Thanks!

The boots typically last about 35K miles (about 2+ years) before starting to tear so the odds are good they need replacing. If you're getting them from a dealer (I recommend Priority) order the lower boot for an NC. It's a direct fit and cost almost exactly half of what the NA/NB piece costs.

TonyC

18th December 2018, 14:20

WheezerTheGeezer

18th December 2018, 16:40

The other day the wife was inching our 1999 NB out of the garage when she heard and felt a CLUNK.

She called me out to see what's up and this is what I found:

298527

298528

298529

The left ball joint suffered a catastrophic failure! This, and the right side, were replaced around two years ago. I'm surprised at the short shelf life of this joint.
No manufacturer marking on the failed joint. It was replaced with a MOOG joint this morning.
:dunno::eek:

Pacificat

18th December 2018, 17:11

The other day the wife was inching our 1999 NB out of the garage when she heard and felt a CLUNK.

She called me out to see what's up and this is what I found:

298527

298528

298529

The left ball joint suffered a catastrophic failure! This, and the right side, were replaced around two years ago. I'm surprised at the short shelf life of this joint.

No manufacturer marking on the failed joint. It was replaced with a MOOG joint this morning.

:dunno::eek:

Wow good thing that happened where it happened.

Orangello

18th December 2018, 17:26

Wow good thing that happened where it happened.

Seriously! Catastrophic fits that failure.

miatu

18th December 2018, 23:22

seangh

19th December 2018, 12:54

Took it up to over 80mph for the first time while chasing an AP2 s2ki. Obvs I got spanked on the 5 freeway, but his f22 engine was burning a bucket of oil, puffing out black smoke, and my cheeky lil NB8 was not. Felt like a triumph.

Black smoke? He was running fast and rich my friend. F series are nearly bullet proof [emoji38]

OKflyboy

19th December 2018, 16:32

DJJ

19th December 2018, 18:39

The left ball joint suffered a catastrophic failure! This, and the right side, were replaced around two years ago.

Did you do the replacement 2 years ago? If so, where did you get the parts? The only time I've ever seen a ball joint fail like that was when the car slammed a curb.

Growe58

19th December 2018, 21:48

TonyC

20th December 2018, 00:56

Black smoke? He was running fast and rich my friend. F series are nearly bullet proof [emoji38]

Indeed, I’ve had one for years. Black on red even. But mine never stank like that, it probably had a cat delete from Berk or some such.

944play

21st December 2018, 00:49

Arrived in Florida after 5 days of cross-country hammering. Car performed well, returning 35 mpg (!!) on two tanks consumed at higher altitude, back to 32 at sea level and just over 30 with A/C on.

Half a quart of top-up oil added. At least a tiny bit is leaking onto the exhaust, so the car emits a stink from underhood when parked hot.

SquarePeg

21st December 2018, 07:52

Arrived in Florida after 5 days of cross-country hammering. Car performed well, returning 35 mpg (!!) on two tanks consumed at higher altitude, back to 32 at sea level and just over 30 with A/C on.

Half a quart of top-up oil added. At least a tiny bit is leaking onto the exhaust, so the car emits a stink from underhood when parked hot.

Check the CAS blanking plug on the back of the drivers side, where the VC(valve cover) and head meet. It’s about an 1 1/2” round, inset with a strap across the face of it. Pretty typical, and easy to replace.

944play

21st December 2018, 13:40

SquarePeg

21st December 2018, 13:54

I did attempt a "bead of RTV" fix on the CAS plug about a year ago. Either that wasn't it or I did it poorly.

I replaced mine, and applied the sealant to the part of the lip that contacts the motor. It required cleaning the head/VC surfaces for a good seal. The plugs have a rubber seal of their own, but it gets squished with time. The new plug has a brandy new rubber belt.

If that is still what’s leaking, there’ll be plenty of oil in the area.

Orangello

21st December 2018, 15:32

Finally managed to get the time to get under her and survey the damage taken after hitting that huge rock in the freeway. Looks like it did a fair bit of damage to the K member. [IMG]

I don't suppose there was any hair or blood...or other bodily "fluids" on that? :eek:

kallsop

22nd December 2018, 01:28

OKflyboy

22nd December 2018, 11:02

I don't suppose there was any hair or blood...or other bodily "fluids" on that? :eek:No, it was definitely a rock or very solid dirt clod.

About 9pm a car one lane over and about 3 car lengths ahead of me hit it and sent it towards me. I had nowhere to go and not enough time to really react. Hit it dead on at 75mph.

I pulled over, first car did not. Gave it a quick once over in the dark on the side of the road and determined that nothing was so damaged that I couldn't drive home but the other day was the first chance I had to actually get under it and Survey the damage in the daylight.

Sadly I learned something else. I have a dash cam and it was recording at the time of the incident. Unfortunately I learned that my SD card was damaged and that the dashcam hadn't saved any files for weeks. So no dash cam video of the incident to share.

davefoxx

22nd December 2018, 12:56

Finally managed to get the time to get under her and survey the damage taken after hitting that huge rock in the freeway. Looks like it did a fair bit of damage to the K member. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181219/e8865885fd848c6f8ee3fb842c116bbc.jpg

That K-member definitely took a shot, but I'm much more worried about that huge crease in the frame. Like denting the side of a co*ke can, that could seriously weaken the frame. I'd get that looked at by a professional.

DFF

OKflyboy

22nd December 2018, 14:59

That K-member definitely took a shot, but I'm much more worried about that huge crease in the frame. Like denting the side of a co*ke can, that could seriously weaken the frame. I'd get that looked at by a professional.

DFFA valid point. At this point I'm out of time again, but soon I hope.

sholzy

22nd December 2018, 16:58

Searched for an illusive coolant leak. I noticed a 50 cent sized puddle of coolant on the ground under the front a few days ago. I could find no active drips, squirts, or wet spots on hoses, but the reservoir is going down. The search continues... :dunno:
Ordering new hoses so I have them when I do the TB/WP hopefully in 2 weeks.

Earlier this week the passenger side window decided to not go down all the way. I knew it had to be a broken zip tie so I removed the card today and replaced the zip tie.

Adjusted the rear brakes. Stops so much quicker now. :thumbs:

Wife and I went for a cool, 60*, top down drive to get something to eat and fill up the gas tank.

chiefmg

22nd December 2018, 18:20

cruisin'n5thgear

22nd December 2018, 18:24

RPA

22nd December 2018, 19:11

Finished drilling and torquing down new Hard Dog double-diagonal! Next up putting it all back together.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181222/55a40027cfa7493f1dde1b49bd247406.jpg

Unusualdesigner

22nd December 2018, 19:21

...About 9pm a car one lane over and about 3 car lengths ahead of me hit it and sent it towards me. I had nowhere to go and not enough time to really react. Hit it dead on at 75mph....

Just a heads up; if you carry comp/collision insurance, that's a covered event.

Warhammer

22nd December 2018, 21:57

I got a box o' happiness in the mail from Superbrightleds.com.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/32553692118_b101b1495a_k.jpg

2ea 120mm COB rings in red
2ea 4", 17 LED red running/brake lights
2ea straight and 90 degree plugs for the brake lights
2ea 7440 cool white LED reverse bulbs
2ea 7440 red LED turn signal bulbs

I already swapped out the reverse and turn signal bulbs, and they're a great improvement. I'm really looking forward to getting the last few things I need to get started on my complete tail light rebuild.

daender

22nd December 2018, 22:54

sholzy

22nd December 2018, 23:33

Took my co-worker to Myrtle Beach because we're bored, restless, and I wanted to see model trains. I ended up putting my autocrossing GoPro on a lowboy flat car and let it ride the rails! It's a smaller world for me, I found out one of the people running the huge community layout is a fellow autocrosser! Here's a link to the video if you like model trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZLMuvPWKcg

Nice, thanks for sharing! Brings back good memories. My engines have been packed away for the past 35 years.

SquarePeg

23rd December 2018, 09:05

Took my co-worker to Myrtle Beach because we're bored, restless, and I wanted to see model trains. I ended up putting my autocrossing GoPro on a lowboy flat car and let it ride the rails! It's a smaller world for me, I found out one of the people running the huge community layout is a fellow autocrosser! Here's a link to the video if you like model trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZLMuvPWKcg

Neat!!

A guy I used to work with was a big model railroad nut. He and his grandson created quite a setup in his basem*nt.
8:00 minutes is impressive.

dconrad

23rd December 2018, 20:10

I finally started my coolant system/timing belt overhaul for the winter today. Got the two radiator hoses off and two of the smaller lines that go to the thermostat housing. I need to get some comically long needle nose pliers to reach the oil cooler lines though. Also a little hesitant to go at the heater lines, I don't want to deform them and have to replace the heater core. The good news is the coolant was nice and green, no milkshake color.

I also discovered that there is no harm in taking off the intake manifold brace, so I will definitely do that in the future for oil changes. It makes a world of difference in accessing the filter. Only takes a couple minutes, a 14mm socket, and a 12mm socket.

Interesting thing I found was that the bracket that holds the crank position sensor wire wasn't bolted to anything (I believe it's supposed to go to a timing cover bolt?). I'm lucky that didn't get jammed up in the crank pulley or throw a belt off! It was probably a random noise I heard once or twice for sure.

944play

23rd December 2018, 20:46

Also a little hesitant to go at the heater lines, I don't want to deform them and have to replace the heater core.

NB heater core pipes are pretty stout aluminum compared to the soft copper ones in the NA.

Today I had to get some taillight mender tape. :realmad:
https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=298675&stc=1&d=1545612325

This happened while parked at my mom's condo. I can't be 100% sure it wasn't some piece of patio furniture flung by the voracious winds we had the past two days.

There are at least three LH NB1 taillights in Florida for sale, one even on my way home, but I guess everyone is on vacation and won't sell one to me.

dconrad

23rd December 2018, 20:53

NB heater core pipes are pretty stout aluminum compared to the soft copper ones in the NA.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll still cut them off with a knife but that puts my fears to rest. Bummer about your taillight, but they're around so it won't be long before you've got a replacement I'm sure.

kallsop

23rd December 2018, 22:55

Thanks for the heads up. I'll still cut them off with a knife but that puts my fears to rest. Bummer about your taillight, but they're around so it won't be long before you've got a replacement I'm sure.

Cutting them first is the best way if you are replacing them. I always have a couple of those small box knifes that you can break the tip off to get a new sharp tip.

94 MX-5

23rd December 2018, 23:05

LXNB

24th December 2018, 00:33

Gave her her first wash since buying it on Tuesday. Topped it off with a quick layer of CarPro HydrO2. My first Miata and glad I found such a low mile, clean example that was 100% stock and never modified. 1999 Miata, 45k miles, Leather Package.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7878/46386286802_96083aa66a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dEZQZy)IMG_8315 (https://flic.kr/p/2dEZQZy)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/46386288272_3164a5e5db_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dEZRqU)IMG_8312 (https://flic.kr/p/2dEZRqU)

Unusualdesigner

24th December 2018, 01:08

burgerbob

24th December 2018, 01:53

Unusualdesigner

24th December 2018, 02:09

Drove the snot out of it on Angeles Crest. Little scary today, dozens of bicyclists.

That's the problem on weekends... too many bicycles and crotch rockets. Thursday should be a nice day for a run on Angeles Crest, after the forecasted "rains" on Xsmas day. ;)

burgerbob

24th December 2018, 02:16

That's the problem on weekends... too many bicycles and crotch rockets. Thursday should be a nice day for a run on Angeles Crest, after the forecasted "rains" on Xsmas day. ;)

Yup, last time I went on a Tuesday and saw a couple dozen cars total. Maybe 2 bikes. It was great! Not sure my tires would agree, though...

Unusualdesigner

24th December 2018, 02:29

evil MS3

24th December 2018, 18:15

kallsop

24th December 2018, 18:33

Not today, since I forgot to post, but last weekend had an autocross and our member who's also a photog for us got this amazing shot. Going to be a poster in my garage here shortly. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181224/d170c670ad663d1201d119c129ea5849.jpg

:thumbs:

Pacificat

24th December 2018, 21:06

spartantrap

26th December 2018, 00:07

cduplain

26th December 2018, 06:49

Gave her her first wash since buying it on Tuesday. Topped it off with a quick layer of CarPro HydrO2. My first Miata and glad I found such a low mile, clean example that was 100% stock and never modified. 1999 Miata, 45k miles, Leather Package.

I saw the ad for that one, too. Glad to hear that it's just as nice as the ad made it sound. Congratulations on your new toy. It looks great!

Unusualdesigner

26th December 2018, 16:04

Pacificat

27th December 2018, 11:43

5Miata10

27th December 2018, 13:06

Orangello

27th December 2018, 15:49

Not necessarily. That is very commonly overlooked.

Some people NEED a handwarmer there. ;)

foraminifera

27th December 2018, 17:12

Speaking of shifters, i just finished making myself a new shift knob! I was going for a stretched stock shift knob look. Im very happy (and surprised) with the way it turned out given the fact that i dont own a conventional lathe

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clarkp4

27th December 2018, 21:39

https://i.imgur.com/NJDfBMt.jpg?2
https://i.imgur.com/WbwSDLa.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/DZxVAgh.jpg?2
https://i.imgur.com/pXT3ddG.jpg?2

Not much louder than the stock system but it does have a slightly ‘deeper’ tone that is really nice. Love the dual tip look to update the back of the car.

Also flushed the brake fluid and changed the rear diff fluid. Popped in some NGK BKR5EIX-11 Iridium plugs for the heck of it.

SquarePeg

27th December 2018, 21:42

LXNB

27th December 2018, 22:21

I saw the ad for that one, too. Glad to hear that it's just as nice as the ad made it sound. Congratulations on your new toy. It looks great!

Thank you. It is a very nice car and I am very happy with it, especially for the price we settled on. Needed a little cleaning but overall well taken care of and in great shape.

bakeway

28th December 2018, 16:04

Rodan

28th December 2018, 16:11

I installed these today took care of a loose latch.

Link?

evil MS3

28th December 2018, 16:18

evil MS3

28th December 2018, 16:20

Does anyone have any suggestions on getting rid of wind noise coming from the front center section of the hard top? I tried adjusting the latches and they're as tight as they can go. Also tried applying some conditioner to the windshield moulding where it should seal.

Pushing down in the center when latching the front latches helped some, but at 70-80mph still get a ton of noise.

bakeway

28th December 2018, 16:22

Rodan

28th December 2018, 16:29

Orangello

28th December 2018, 16:33

I installed these today took care of a loose latch.

I intended to install those, but my redneckified fix is still holding. I put a rather thick zip tie around the latch button to increase its diameter and friction against the other part of the latch. I plan to do the fix you used in the Spring.

josolanes

28th December 2018, 17:30

I intended to install those, but my redneckified fix is still holding. I put a rather thick zip tie around the latch button to increase its diameter and friction against the other part of the latch. I plan to do the fix you used in the Spring.
ha the "fix" I went with was supergluing very strong mini magnets to the inside of the latch cover that you pull open. The actual locking part is steel it seems and they hold tight against it even when worn. I tend to prefer just pulling the latch rather than hitting the button first and this has worked for the last 1.5 years without issue :D

Recently, my driver seat had some stitching break apart :(. So I used a little carefully placed super glue there and it seems like that'll work. This should hold me over until I decide to replace the seat covers

96Formula6spd

28th December 2018, 19:54

daender

30th December 2018, 11:51

Swapped on the old z2 for the mountain drive tomorrow. Only thing left is to remove the crappy hardtop as I have not really drove the car since Road Atlanta. Should be a fun drive tomorrow.

That was a fun-as-heck drive! Sadly I took zero car pictures, only of the food and the waterfall.

atli126

30th December 2018, 13:52

Installed na low mile non ripped seats into my 99 about a month ago, so I can run the kicker headrest I used to run in my 95. Really still liking the na seats!

All that was needed was to swap the seat rails, I put my nb rails on the na seats.

Then sold my oem nb seats to a buddy for his dad's na. Win-win!

Growe58

30th December 2018, 19:45

Does anyone have any suggestions on getting rid of wind noise coming from the front center section of the hard top? I tried adjusting the latches and they're as tight as they can go. Also tried applying some conditioner to the windshield moulding where it should seal.

Pushing down in the center when latching the front latches helped some, but at 70-80mph still get a ton of noise.

I have the same problem but I generally can't hear it as there is an even louder wind whistle somewhere at the back of the drivers door only with the hardtop on. I'm starting to wonder what the point of an HT is as the soft top is just as weather tight and quiet plus it has the added bonus of going down if you get some decent weather in the winter.

How did you store yours? Mine was sitting on the rear chrome pieces with the header seal leaning against a wall. I'm wondering if the weight caused it the header to warp a little in the middle since that is the leak area. I've been carrying a rubber mallet in the car and giving it some light raps every now and then and it seems to have gotten slightly better. Maybe just settling in over time?

At any rate, you might want to check out these threads. As recommended, I need to spend some time carefully checking the fit at all 6 mounting points.

https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=502900
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=520033

CMMCK

31st December 2018, 17:40

I went for an end of year drive this morning before the predicted rain started. I have managed to avoid putting the top up this winter.

A couple of months ago I mentioned driving my son's '86 Z31, which he left in our driveway when he sold his house in the burbs and moved to the city. My conclusion was the Z ain't no NB. But the car is still in my driveway and I have come to appreciate its virtues. It needs some fiddling, but it is in remarkably good condition for an unrestored, original condition 33-year-old car. For my Christmas present my son gave me the title to the Z. It's still not an NB, but it's increasingly fun. I took it out for a drive yesterday. One cannot have too many fun cars.

I took the photo a while ago, before the leaves turned.

Drum-al

31st December 2018, 18:43

MarkR171

31st December 2018, 19:41

New front upper control arms as an easy way to replace the pair of torn upper ball joints. I also did this in preparation of my set of Xidas scheduled to arrive today, except they were marked delivered in tracking but didn't actually show up...

So at least the car has the previous shocks out and the new control arms in for when the Xidas do show up... hopefully Wednesday as tomorrow is a holiday.

Growe58

1st January 2019, 19:24

We had a nice day here for this time of year with temperatures in the low 50's and some sun so I pulled the hardtop off and took a couple hours ride. After 35 years of British sportscars, it amazes me to have so little wind backdraft with the windows up and an effective heater is just plain decadent!

While I was pulling the hardtop off anyway, I removed the two non-eponymous latches on the left side that tend to pop open and built up the latch side with some JB Weld. One of the mounting screws on the windshield header latch refused to budge so I ended up drilling the head off. The plan was to remove the remaining stud with locking pliers but the bolt preferred to snap off flush in lieu of turning. Someday I will need to address that but in the meantime, how critical is it to have three bolts holding the latch on? Is two enough? (the broken one is the one on the side with two closest to the back of the car).

LXNB

1st January 2019, 21:07

Wheeata

1st January 2019, 21:44

Speaking of shifters, i just finished making myself a new shift knob! I was going for a stretched stock shift knob look. Im very happy (and surprised) with the way it turned out given the fact that i dont own a conventional lathe

298782298783

That looks really good! What kind of wood is that? Did you use a threaded insert or just thread it into the wood?

evil MS3

2nd January 2019, 12:00

foraminifera

2nd January 2019, 14:03

That looks really good! What kind of wood is that? Did you use a threaded insert or just thread it into the wood?Thanks! Its a piece of wenge with a homemade metal insert. I ground 3 metric nuts until they were round, then epoxied them in the hole using a bolt to keep them aligned. Seems to work fine, and adds weight compared to just threading the wood. Ive since put some boiled linseed on it and added a steel spacer to provide a moisture barrier for the bottom grain (and more weight). Looks much better IMO

299038

dbrich

2nd January 2019, 16:30

shoult

2nd January 2019, 18:37

Not today, but last week I printed out the 2005 FSM. I already had a printed copy of the 2000 FSM. There is a HUGE difference in size...

https://i.imgur.com/WiSMqzl.jpg

2000 FSM on the left and 2005 FSM (both) on the right.

Orangello

2nd January 2019, 18:42

^^^^ Pica or Elite?

"FM V-Maxx Classic coil overs for NB"

I promised it a set of these and drove the truck to work in the rain. Hoping for a New Year's sale. :D

sholzy

3rd January 2019, 01:00

Yet another day this week of driving to work (and back) with the top down enjoying the beautiful, 75*-80*, sunny weather. sigh... life is so boring... :rofl:

Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful New Years Eve and Day! Happy New Year! :thumbs:

kalexand

3rd January 2019, 17:37

dconrad

3rd January 2019, 21:43

Not today, but last week I printed out the 2005 FSM. I already had a printed copy of the 2000 FSM. There is a HUGE difference in size...

God I miss having a printed out FSM. I had the "Bentley" manual for my old Mk2 Volkswagen. The thing had everything you ever needed to know about the car. And then some.

Got the rest of the cooling system apart today - those small hoses are going to be a P I T A to put back on but I got 'em off anyway. Radiator is out too. Next step, get cam cover, accessory belts, and timing cover off. Slow and steady.

Though a competent mechanic probably would have the timing belt done by this point haha :D

dbrich

3rd January 2019, 21:48

LXNB

4th January 2019, 00:28

Orangello

4th January 2019, 13:39

Made a quick milk run and hit 197,000 miles.299086

Dang! Was the milk sold in bags?

dbrich

4th January 2019, 18:38

Orangello

4th January 2019, 18:43

Just a 1/2 gallon jug. This puts close to 14,000 miles on the BEGI AO turbo kit. It has been a solid performer.

In parts of Canada, milk is sold in bags; wondered how far you went for milk.

:D

dbrich

4th January 2019, 21:21

In parts of Canada, milk is sold in bags; wondered how far you went for milk.

:DNot that far, and definitely not that direction[emoji12] . Enjoying the sunny weather on the Texas Gulf Coast

Warhammer

4th January 2019, 23:48

I finished my LED tail light project.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7884/31667197637_ba9228fdb0_k.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7856/31667197317_d438c6127b_z.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7813/46556279532_ec30cb2cc1_z.jpg

seangh

5th January 2019, 01:06

I finished my LED tail light project.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7884/31667197637_ba9228fdb0_k.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7856/31667197317_d438c6127b_z.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7813/46556279532_ec30cb2cc1_z.jpg

Nice! Did you do it like this? I’m Thinking about it...
https://youtu.be/6JX_7E2m9dM

Warhammer

5th January 2019, 01:14

Nice! Did you do it like this?
https://youtu.be/6JX_7E2m9dM

I did that process for the rings, but I also replaced the are inside the ring with a 17 LED light unit. I have some construction pics in my build thread.

slimyray

5th January 2019, 18:07

J3cubrc

5th January 2019, 19:06

First sunny day of 2019. Removed cover, unplugged battery tender and went for 50 mile drive. Perfect Saturday.299148299149

Nice, We'll get that here in Pittsburgh, in another three,four months; there will be some weather brutality in the meantime. Brrrrr.

slimyray

5th January 2019, 19:46

J3cubrc

6th January 2019, 10:58

I feel your pain. Endured many Chicago winters before moving South. Hang in there.

:rofl: I've been to Chicago many times in late fall and winter, it points out the obvious distortions of flat maps, as Chicago is clearly closer to the North Pole than Rand McNally presents. Enjoy that sunshine, you lucky dog. ;)

LXNB

6th January 2019, 17:00

Got my new raceland header installed as well as some Mazda competition engine mounts.

Won't get to drive it today unfortunately. Will try it out tomorrow.

Patrck269

6th January 2019, 20:01

shoult

6th January 2019, 20:09

Just bought my first Miata! 2000 LS, British racing green Can't wait until tomorrow to take it for a good long drive.

Not British Racing Green. BRG was only available on 1991 (color code HU) and 2001 (color code A3V) cars. What you have is a Emerald Green Mica (color code 18J) car. You can be certain by looking at the label on your drivers door jamb. It will list the color code for you.

https://i.imgur.com/wF83nrE.jpg

BTW, I had a 2000 18J. It was my first NB. Congrats. You'll love it.

cduplain

6th January 2019, 20:31

Just bought my first Miata! 2000 LS, British racing green Can't wait until tomorrow to take it for a good long drive.

Congratulations, and...

:welcome:

Patrck269

6th January 2019, 21:35

Not British Racing Green. BRG was only available on 1991 (color code HU) and 2001 (color code A3V) cars. What you have is a Emerald Green Mica (color code 18J) car. You can be certain by looking at the label on your drivers door jamb. It will list the color code for you.

https://i.imgur.com/wF83nrE.jpg

BTW, I had a 2000 18J. It was my first NB. Congrats. You'll love it.

Thank you for the info!