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Moruitelda posted:+1. I'm sure I could do my clutch with help, but I'm not sure I could even get it out without damaging something. I've done a pad/rotor job once and I could have done it alone, but it seemed mighty daunting to attempt without help. You in MA? CLUTCH PARTY MASSACHUSETTS '10
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You clutch replacing folk ought to read this:http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=5860. The third page will be quite useful for you.
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# ? Sep 28, 2010 22:35 |
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Shlomo Palestein posted:You in MA? IL.
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# ? Sep 28, 2010 22:48 |
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Clutch job is easy, but if it's your first time then hopefully it isn't your only car so you can take your time. Definitely replace the pilot bearing as well (bearing in the flywheel, included with most clutch kits). Mine was seized at 86k and making a terrible noise.
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# ? Sep 29, 2010 21:22 |
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DreamOn13 posted:Clutch job is easy, but if it's your first time then hopefully it isn't your only car so you can take your time. Definitely replace the pilot bearing as well (bearing in the flywheel, included with most clutch kits). Mine was seized at 86k and making a terrible noise. I can definitely commute with my girlfriend, but my worry is getting the car high enough in the parking lot. :/
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# ? Sep 29, 2010 21:36 |
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Cool article on speedhunters today featuring some impressive miatas and rx'es. edit: link died and fixed wtfx Jean Eric Burn fucked around with this message at 15:08 on Sep 30, 2010 |
# ? Sep 30, 2010 04:35 |
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Dozens of cars and no torque to be found.
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# ? Sep 30, 2010 04:43 |
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Piano posted:Cool article on speedhunters today featuring some impressive miatas and rx'es. Everyone hates the NB
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# ? Sep 30, 2010 12:06 |
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And part 2 from today. There's one nb This color scheme is loving rad Sup kevlar Oh, japan, never change...
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# ? Oct 1, 2010 10:30 |
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Piano posted:Sup kevlar Is the PCV valve plugged back into the head on the other side? wtf?
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# ? Oct 2, 2010 01:10 |
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Looks like it goes to the catch can first.
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# ? Oct 2, 2010 02:39 |
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So if I buy the 949 clutch and flywheel together, can I get the 1.6 pair and put them in my 1.8 (99 NB)? I'd save a bunch of money that way, and it looks like it doesn't matter so long as the clutch and flywheel are matched...
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# ? Oct 2, 2010 21:43 |
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Shlomo Palestein posted:So if I buy the 949 clutch and flywheel together, can I get the 1.6 pair and put them in my 1.8 (99 NB)? I'd save a bunch of money that way, and it looks like it doesn't matter so long as the clutch and flywheel are matched... If 1.6 guys can use a 1.8 clutch and flywheel I don't see why you couldn't switch to 1.6 stuff. I imagine people have done it who are crazy and want to save a few pounds of weight.
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# ? Oct 2, 2010 22:06 |
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NBII steering wheel rocks. I also completed my mini amplifier project. Sound quality is much better than the aux>tape deck adapter I was using, volume is plenty available as well. Definitely recommended. Total cost was $15 for a blanking plate, $5 for a radio harness so I could avoid hacking up my OEM wiring, and $16 for the amplifier (all prices shipped). destructo fucked around with this message at 00:10 on Oct 3, 2010 |
# ? Oct 3, 2010 00:07 |
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I sealed the deal on this today: '04 reg Mazda MX-5 1.8i S-VT Sport in 'Maroon'. 26,000 miles on the clock. Came with the hard top, storage bag and tonneau cover too! Have to wait for them to send off the paperwork to transfer their private plates over. Should have it within a couple weeks! So excited right now. First 'proper' car! My previous was an '00 1.2 Fiat Punto :I
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# ? Oct 3, 2010 23:29 |
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her0n posted:I sealed the deal on this today: Looks really nice, post pics with hardtop too!
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 03:33 |
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Someone want to tell me what/where to get a replacement for my motorized NA radio antenna? I just want something cheap and relatively easy to hook up.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 06:04 |
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Shlomo Palestein posted:So if I buy the 949 clutch and flywheel together, can I get the 1.6 pair and put them in my 1.8 (99 NB)? I'd save a bunch of money that way, and it looks like it doesn't matter so long as the clutch and flywheel are matched... This is correct. Any clutch can go on any Miata as long as the clutch, flywheel and PP are matched. I just drove the car for the first time on the new motor yesterday. Some guys laughed at me. I'm using the excuse that it's because I had no hood or front bumper and not because it's a Miata. Hopefully putting the Megasquirt in tonite.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 14:43 |
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FatCow posted:This is correct. Any clutch can go on any Miata as long as the clutch, flywheel and PP are matched. What's a PP?
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 15:16 |
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Your ding-dong, gosh. e: pressure plate
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 15:24 |
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Pressure plate
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 15:24 |
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Cool. No issues with going 10lbs on the flywheel then? It's too late, as I've already ordered it, but I'm not using forced induction or anything; my biggest worry now is just getting used to the required amount of gas anew, but that's not a huge deal.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 16:04 |
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I just installed http://949racing.com/twindiscclutchmiata.aspx and it took me about 2 starts to figure out how to drive again. The whole assembly weighs a bit more than just your flywheel. Starting on a hill might be a bit interesting but the Miata weighs so little it's not bad.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 16:14 |
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I posted this on miata.net, which was loving worthless because it wasn't "are these sunvisors good!?!?!", and posted the same on miataturbo, which gave me some direction, but alas... the problem still exists. I changed the timing belt and waterpump roughly 1 month ago because I had a rad coolant leak. The change went pretty well, and I'm not leaking coolant. However, an obnoxious noise made itself present and I'm not 100% sure if it was there beforehand (link later). What I've done: I changed out the HLAs because it sounds like it's coming from the exhaust side of the valvetrain. Changed the HLAs with new ones... sound is still there. I pulled off the exhaust shield... sound is still there. Pulled off the belt for the PS/AC... sound is still there. I took it to a reputable race shop for a tech day last week, and I stumped the techs and the owner when they pointed to the valvetrain and I pulled off the valve cover. However, one of the guys said that my new timing belt has weird wear on it and then pointed me in the direction of a tensioner being bad. So I bought an OEM belt, tensioner, and idler with the return policy of "if I can't tell it's not new, you can return it". I haven't pulled apart my car yet to check out the eBay tensioner, but I figured I should post it here and see what you guys have to say. Note that it idles absolutely fine, and the noise only pops up at revs above 2k or so. THE NOISE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHAp2_0yNjA
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 16:15 |
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destructo posted:
Whoa.. those bolt right on?!?! That's the ONLY thing I hate about my NA interior!
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 20:59 |
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Phone: You sure it's not an exhaust leak? Seafoam it, I bet you get smoke out from between the manifold ports and the exhaust manifold.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 21:58 |
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Bought a first generation MX5 1.8cc a couple of days ago and just saw this thread. It's such an amazing and smooth ride. It was built in 1995 and there's a couple of imperfections to go with the incredibly high mileage of 160k (recently serviced with a new cambelt fitted at least) but I'm incredibly pleased with the acquisition. I'll get some images up tomorrow when it's daylight.
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# ? Oct 4, 2010 22:25 |
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Blaise posted:Whoa.. those bolt right on?!?! That's the ONLY thing I hate about my NA interior!
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 00:01 |
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IOwnCalculus posted:Phone: You sure it's not an exhaust leak? Seafoam it, I bet you get smoke out from between the manifold ports and the exhaust manifold. I seafoamed it but didn't have the exhaust shield off and I didn't see any smoke or anything. I just poured about 2/5ths of a can into the crank in an effort to get it to shut up. In other news, I drove my car briefly today and it sounds like the wheel bearings sound like they're about to poo poo themselves. Anybody have an opinion on running rotella t6 5w40? The race shop guy flipped out when I was like "yeah, it's a diesel truck oil".
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 00:10 |
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You wouldn't see any smoke if you dumped it in the crankcase - you only get smokeshows by dumping it in so that it gets burned in the combustion chamber (i.e. brake booster line or similar)
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 00:27 |
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Phone posted:Anybody have an opinion on running rotella t6 5w40? The race shop guy flipped out when I was like "yeah, it's a diesel truck oil".
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 00:35 |
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So are the miata.net forums worth reading or is there a better place?
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 05:16 |
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They have a couple of good sections. If you come to them with a question that isn't in the FAQ or garage section and it isn't about retarded poo poo that you tack onto your cabin or what you named your Miata, it's pretty bad.
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 05:21 |
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Phone posted:Anybody have an opinion on running rotella t6 5w40? The race shop guy flipped out when I was like "yeah, it's a diesel truck oil". I run it in my 16v Scirocco with zero problems. As for your noise issue, if you don't have a mechanics stethoscope to listen for the sound, you can put a long screwdriver against your ear and touch it to different parts of the motor where the noise is coming from to try and get a fix on where it's coming from.
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 05:23 |
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My friend lent me his. Good news: it's not the block. Still sounds like it's coming from the valvetrain, but everything looks good under there.
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 05:29 |
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djfooboo posted:So are the miata.net forums worth reading or is there a better place? They are on average pretty much a bunch of 40/50 year old dudes and you get what you expect from that. Nothing wrong with it, but mainly they go on and on about their inane opinions with a special emphasis on completely useless anecdotes. If you sift through that stuff, there's some exceptionally comprehensive technical info to be found. They are pretty conservative towards modifications, performance or otherwise, and really love the stock car. People get flak for replacing the wheels and such. It's dumb. Just don't bother asking their opinion on anything subjective. Oh, also like less than 10% of them know how to post pictures. Clubroadster is just the opposite, mostly hyper-retarded teenagers, but they are really progressive towards modifications, and there are some people on there doing some truly interesting stuff, especially in the build threads. Miataturbo is just wierd.
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 06:19 |
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Looking at NCs in Canada: I have my eye on a 2008 gs with 16k (~!!!!!) and PRHT for 24,500 (before taxes) or I could also get a end of year sale 2010 gx soft top (no options, not even air conditioning) for 23,990 (with a $1000 pre paid visa thing) but I havent bargained for this one yet so who knows if it can go down further. Recent graduate and a supposed military discount also apply, in short its cheaper. I also prefer the colour...but: Will not having the LSD, DSC, 6 spd really hurt? Although the PRHT is cool kit I prefer the soft top for looks, and simplicity. I didn't really get a feel for the lack of sport features on the 2010 during a test drive, and I don't intend to race it (if I take it to the track it will be more about learning to drive than being competitive). Can anyone give me any advice?
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 06:22 |
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Anyone in Wa need a Miata? This seems like a great deal: http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1988858954.html So no opinions at all on replacement antennae?
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# ? Oct 5, 2010 06:26 |
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Phone: Did you change your cam seals? I seem to recall some valvetrain-like noise coming from people not re-tightening their cam sprockets correctly. As far as forums stereotypes go miata.net - wine and cheesers talking about their new luggage racks from moss motors miataturbo.net - if you're not tracking it and didn't read the faq, you're a human being. now stfu and eat some edick. clubroadster - today I found abandoned warehouses downtown and did a photoshoot. My car is scraping over potholes, but I still think I can get it another 1/4 inch lower. Again, these are the extremist stereotypes. There is alot of intermingling. I typically ask my horsepower questions at mt.net, and my maintenance questions at m.net, and I look at some cars on clubroadster to gauge what looks good. And there is a local forum, mx5atlanta, thats a decent blend of all 3 types, and shockingly we mostly get along.
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Piano posted:People get flak for replacing the wheels and such. I wonder how they feel about my 14" RPF1's since they are lighter than stock Jokes aside, that seems like it will be my home for Miata talk. Although I can't understand how someone could think a stock car is the best. Car companies cut so many corners for profitability and longevity of parts. You can't tell me struts and springs are better than good coilovers.
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