I was working on my car and a neighbor walked by and ask what I was torque a certain bolt to. The he asked if it's wet or dry torque. I said it must be wet cause I just put some anti-seize on the bolt. Then he tells me that wet torque needs to be much higher than dry torque. What's the deal with...

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At 3:00 yesterday the Title company called to tell me we were closing on the new house at 5:00. I thought we were closing today. At 3:30 I tried to leave the office and found my Miata had a flat tire. I called my wife, told her she had to go to the bank to get the cashier's check we needed for...

Found it! You've really got to see this one, it's a great Top Gear show. There's great historical references and even some old racing footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEvw5zD_da8&mode=related&search= Enjoy! Chris Long live the NB-- 99BBB

Mazda got it right with Miata at http://www.washingtontimes.com/autoweekend/20070517-010034-1261r.htm

Is it possible for a 2002 LS model to have the optional "sport" suspension package AND a 5-speed transmission? All the info I've seen says the sport suspension package is for the 6-speed tranny only. Jeannie for a friend

A pothole ate two new tires and both wheels on the drivers side about 3 weeks ago. These are the 5 slanted spoke metalic silver wheels. Had the wheels at a repair shop but after about 3 days the said they were core bent and couldn't be repaired. Hit the pothole doing about 45 mph. It was about 4...

I have, after waiting 4 and 1/2 months, a new PRHT. I have had it 2 weeks and really enjoy it. I am a 77 year old youngster and it makes me feel 20 years younger. GET ONE Bob

for a 95 1.8. I dont know how I lost it duringengine removal and rebuild. Anyone have one? I am in CT. tia, peter

Hello All, It's Karl... I'm considering buying another Miata to replace my beloved Maggie Mae. The Black '93 I'm considering has some odd vents in the front fenders. Here's a link to a pictu http://i15.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a2/ff/9716_3.JPG The owner says they are Simpson Design custom...

What sadist decided to put the Miata oil filter where it is? I could barely get my hand under and through..much less any kind of an oil filter wrench. I finally got a pair of dish washing gloves which gave me the leverage but I couldn't pull my hand and filter back out the way I put my hand in.....

My tire dealer tells me Toyo is out of stock in this size. Toyo's web site doesn't seem even to list it. They seem to be scarce. If these are going out of production what is a reasonable alternative? I guess I could upgrade to 15 inch wheels, but who knows how long they'll make the 195/50/15?

My son was replacing battery when cable caused spark, shortening out battery. Battery was replaced, but car appears dead. Looked at all fuses and the 80 amp fuse under hood appears to be blown blown...wish to know how to replace and acquire if such is the problem, and also, if not, what would be...

Any negatives about using a bra on the Miata? Tom

I'm planning to get a front sway bar in another month or so, but I also want to do a very aggressive alignment on my Miata. Should I wait until the front sway bar has been swapped out before I do the alignment or it doesn't matter? Thanks

got the drive train in the car today. next steps: get some lost bolts, blower, ppf, drive shaft, exhaust, engine connections, dont want to forget oil(s), peter

Hi, while wiggling the motor into the car yesterday my helper broke the piece which is between the thermo housing and the block...anyone have one? its a 95 1.8. tia, peter

I feel like my car is getting undue engine wear and wasting gas on the highway because in 6th gear, going 60 mph it's doing almost 3,000 rpm. Does anyone know why they made 6th gear so low? Thanks. Mark

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Took Bess to AutoX today. There was an RX-7 from which on one of the first turns all four wheels came off. Presumably nut lugs that seemed to screw on OK, but that I think did not quite have the right thread. I am guessing they rested on just the edges of the thread, and when torqued down, were...