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Has anyone had any experience with Flyin' Miata's stuff in general or this midpipe / catalytic converter in specific? http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4503&parentid=0&stocknumber=06-58100 My '99 threw a CEL today, pulled the code P0420 off, which indicates the catalytic converter. Mazda wants $1000 for an OEM one, I figure that a Flyin' Miata high-flow for $330 should work just fine. I'm not in California, so CARB legality doesn't matter. Edit: After reading more about what this code means, it could just be a bad O2 sensor. Do O2 sensors fail often on Miatas? Its at 140K miles, I would expect a cat to go bad around this time. Twerk from Home fucked around with this message at 04:42 on Feb 12, 2010 |
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Everything from FM is typically very expensive. If it is the cat then I would just go with a Magnaflow replacement and save some serious money. Generally no aftermarket cat is going to last as long as the OEM one but when you can pick them up this cheap I don't think it really matters. My father bought one to replace the failed OEM one on his old 97M and had no issues with installation or Massachusetts emissions, it also added a little bit more sound (in a good way). http://www.google.com/products?q=magnaflow+miata+catalytic+1999&hl=en&scoring=p
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Feb 12, 2010 08:40
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Well it depends, his 99 could have 2 cats and if he has the precat in the manifold and it went bad, then you can't just weld in a replacement. Do you know if you have CA emissions on it? I've read that plenty of 99's not in California got the 2 cat bullshit. Personally I'm in CA and I'm going to pull my precat manifold and downpipe and mount up the $100 Raceland headers. The main cat will be fine for emissions purposes and if the smog guy complains I'll just swap the manifold back for a day.
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Feb 12, 2010 09:05
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destructo posted:You could always pull em off, mask and spray silver if you wanted. No harm there.. although a bit anal IMO. I've done it. Black BBQ paint though.
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Feb 12, 2010 09:28
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aventari posted:Do you know if you have CA emissions on it? I've read that plenty of 99's not in California got the 2 cat bullshit. I had been assuming that as a car that was sold new in Texas, I wouldn't have this. I guess I had better check, that would make everything harder. It looks like the front cat only has an available Mazda OEM replacement. This 2 cat thing could also make it a little harder to diagnose. I would much prefer to have some cheap, shady exhaust shop weld in a new cheapo cat if that is an option. I had no idea that aftermarket cats were that cheap, I already thought the FM thing was cheap because it cost 30% of what an OEM one does.
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Feb 12, 2010 15:44
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destructo posted:You could always pull em off, mask and spray silver if you wanted. No harm there.. although a bit anal IMO. Could I spray the rotors with whinoliner?
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Feb 13, 2010 05:30
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pacheco posted:Could I spray the rotors with whinoliner?
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Feb 13, 2010 06:28
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Oh hey, you guys might be interested in this Flyin' Miata group buy for H4 E-code conversions: http://www.flyinmiata.com/groupbuy/ http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?stocknumber=28-17100
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Feb 13, 2010 20:10
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So I rebuilt my shifter today with new boots and bushings and put some MT90 in the turret and holy poo poo what a difference that makes. I now see why everyone goes gaga over the Miata's shifter. Now I can't wait until I get my new brakes and throw my summer wheels and tires back on.
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Feb 13, 2010 23:52
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Hog Obituary posted:Oh hey, you guys might be interested in this Flyin' Miata group buy for H4 E-code conversions: Already on the list.  My lights are terrible currently.
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Feb 14, 2010 02:34
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DreamOn13 posted:Already on the list. I think I'm going to hop on this too. I'm tired of replacing Silvania Silverstars every year. What's the difference between these and the Hella Ecodes?
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Feb 14, 2010 03:24
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Went to bleed the clutch today and on the first go the clutch went down and refused to build up pressure again.  Time for a new slave cylinder.
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Feb 14, 2010 03:31
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Ziploc posted:I think I'm going to hop on this too. I'm tired of replacing Silvania Silverstars every year. I think the general consensus is Bosch < Hella < Cibie with slight differences in light placement and how evenly it is spread out. However all of these are so far superior to the sealed beam lights that you really won't be disappointed no matter which one you get. If you decide to get separate bulbs these were recommended to me by Daniel Stern Lighting, I've had them in my Hellas going on a year now and they are what you want for a 55/60w bulb. http://store.candlepower.com/90h4hbxtpo.html
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Feb 14, 2010 04:06
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Wayside Bazaar posted:So I rebuilt my shifter today with new boots and bushings and put some MT90 in the turret and holy poo poo what a difference that makes. I now see why everyone goes gaga over the Miata's shifter. Now I can't wait until I get my new brakes and throw my summer wheels and tires back on. Is turret oil different from general transmission fluid?
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Feb 14, 2010 05:35
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The Third Man posted:Is turret oil different from general transmission fluid? Same thing.
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Feb 14, 2010 05:42
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I guess it's as good a time as any to post a picture of my STO. It snowed pretty heavily here in Chicago a few days ago, and I was driving to work on a side street, alone, and kept trying to slide around. I overdid it once, over-correcting and ending up doing a 180°. After that I played it nice for the rest of the drive. 
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Feb 14, 2010 08:23
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Ziploc posted:I think I'm going to hop on this too. I'm tired of replacing Silvania Silverstars every year. Yeaaaaaaah, me too. I guess this will motivate me to aim the lights, too.
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Feb 14, 2010 08:53
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Krakkles posted:Yeaaaaaaah, me too. I guess this will motivate me to aim the lights, too. I went to Phillips HIDs, but I think most of AI will agree this makes me a huge rear end in a top hat. They are aimed properly at least.
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Feb 14, 2010 08:55
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Suniikaa posted:Same thing. To be clear: The fluid is the same thing. However, in the Miata 5-speed, the turret does not get oil replenished by the main gear oil in the transmission case, so it eventually dries up and you need to refill it once in a while.
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Feb 14, 2010 09:17
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Blackdawgg posted:Went to bleed the clutch today and on the first go the clutch went down and refused to build up pressure again.
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Feb 14, 2010 22:59
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Welp, 2000 miles on the odo, 2 payments under my belt and I hit a pothole last night. Bent both passenger side rims but didn't do any other damage. Right at $400 to repair the two rims, rebalance and realign. At least they're going to polish off my curb scrape from trying to parallel park earlier in the month. gently caress winter. gently caress Snow. gently caress Potholes.
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Feb 15, 2010 00:57
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velocityJE posted:Happened to me right after I bought mine. Real easy job, luckily. Yeah looks it. I just ordered the part from autozone. Pissed me off that they didn't stock the rebuild kit. You'd think a kit that costs so little and is compatible with every manual mazda they would stock. Parts stores are so worthless.
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Feb 15, 2010 01:45
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Goober Peas posted:Welp, 2000 miles on the odo, 2 payments under my belt and I hit a pothole last night. Bent both passenger side rims but didn't do any other damage. Right at $400 to repair the two rims, rebalance and realign. At least they're going to polish off my curb scrape from trying to parallel park earlier in the month. Wow, I've hit potholes (not terrible ones) all the time and never bent a rim. The only time I bent one was [in a previous car] when I actually slid into a curb in the Winter. But yeah, seriously, gently caress Winter. I can't wait 'till mid-March; top goes off, wheels get swapped.
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Feb 15, 2010 01:46
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Atomizer posted:Wow, I've hit potholes (not terrible ones) all the time and never bent a rim. The only time I bent one was [in a previous car] when I actually slid into a curb in the Winter. I've never bent one before either. I was on an unfamiliar road at night and was going around a left corner and hit it going about 40. The impact sounded horrible but the car didn't seem to drive any differently until I got back on the freeway. Starting at about 45 there was a vibration that wasn't there before. I checked the tire pressure and they were all at 30 psi. I took it into the local tire shop first thing this morning, and they confirmed I had slightly bent the inside of both passenger side rims. The right front tire was about 10 degrees out of alignment (which isn't much) and both were out of balance. They referred me to a local shop that does rim repairs, and went ahead and realigned it and were able to rebalance the tires, but said I would probably still feel a little vibration. And sure enough, there is just a little vibration at highway speeds. I'm just glad they can be repaired...it was going to be over $1500 to replace the two rims, balance and align. Of course I would have put in an insurance claim and been out $500. Calling the rim shop in the morning to see when they can work me in. I never would have guessed '09 MX-5 wheels would be $695/each to replace, but I also didn't realize that they were uber-lightweight either. I think the tire guy said 15 lbs each. Goober Peas fucked around with this message at 02:17 on Feb 15, 2010 |
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Goober Peas posted:I never would have guessed '09 MX-5 wheels would be $695/each to replace, but I also didn't realize that they were uber-lightweight either. I think the tire guy said 15 lbs each.
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Goober Peas posted:I never would have guessed '09 MX-5 wheels would be $695/each to replace, but I also didn't realize that they were uber-lightweight either. I think the tire guy said 15 lbs each.
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Feb 15, 2010 02:29
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Mine are actually 17x7 Talk about retarded expensive, try replacing the BBS wheels that one of the NA special editions had...they run about $1200 each.
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Feb 15, 2010 02:39
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http://949racing.com/6ULR-wheels.aspx 17x9s and 17lbs a pop. 
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Feb 15, 2010 03:07
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Phone posted:http://949racing.com/6ULR-wheels.aspx Ffffresh. 2 inches wider than stock but the stockers tuck in a bit. Those will be sweet.
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Feb 15, 2010 04:02
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uh oh spaghettio You might look at my facial expression and interpret as a look of disgust, but in fact it is actually the expression your face makes when you drop $1000 getting ready for a track day and your oil control rings gently caress out on the second lap of the day.
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Feb 15, 2010 04:11
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Which rollbar is that? It could be the angle but it looks a bit taller than most.
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It's a custom made halfcage built to Motorsport New Zealand homologation specs. yes, that does mean that my miata has 'homo papers'. You are correct, it's slightly taller than most, but it still fits under the soft top. edit: another pic from the day, i'm not short, the seat is just mounted low! 
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Blackdawgg posted:Yeah looks it. I just ordered the part from autozone. Pissed me off that they didn't stock the rebuild kit. You'd think a kit that costs so little and is compatible with every manual mazda they would stock. Parts stores are so worthless. When I searched, I think the rebuild kit was all of $2 less than the remanned cylinder. The remanned cylinder has a lifetime warranty, the kit doesn't.
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DreamOn13 posted:For anybody still on stock wheels and in the market for some Azenis, they're insanely cheap right now. I just got quoted $222 shipped from discounttiredirect.com (they price matched vulcantire.com and then beat it by almost $10) and there's an additional $80 rebate going on now. It's like $140 shipped for 4 new tires all said and done. There's also a $50 "Buy it with our CC" discount too. $90 for a set of four? Jesus.
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I still have to claim my rebate, but I just put on a set of Azenis for 320 shipped and installed - 80. So 240 for 4 new tires. Still jonesin' for the new Star Specs that just came out.
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Feb 15, 2010 21:55
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OK, who drives the white NA with a red hardtop in Washington? I saw one with the license plate "THEBEES" getting onto the freeway, 405 south around exit 26. That license plate has to be a goon's!
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pacheco posted:OK, who drives the white NA with a red hardtop in Washington? I saw one with the license plate "THEBEES" getting onto the freeway, 405 south around exit 26. it could be (bad)phoenetic spelling of 'phoebes'.
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poisoned pie posted:it could be (bad)phoenetic spelling of 'phoebes'. This mofo looked like a goon, I think the miata had roll bars too. Maybe he's not Automotically Insane?
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Hog Obituary posted:Oh hey, you guys might be interested in this Flyin' Miata group buy for H4 E-code conversions: Thanks for this, I've been bitching about my headlights a lot lately. That's just a touch more than a pair of silverstars and will likely provide much better light. How the gently caress does this invoice poo poo read? Does code:Or at least list when they expect some more in, or if they don't. If they hosed this poo poo up, is there another place to buy the same kind of thing? Tactical Bonnet fucked around with this message at 02:08 on Feb 18, 2010 |
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I pick up my car in the morning. My wallet is $600 lighter after a 3 days in a rental car, two repaired wheels, balancing and realigning. And it's supposed to be 50 degrees. The top is going down.
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