Since I got my new wheels and tires (949Racing.com's 6ULs in 15x7.5 with Toyo Tires T1Rs in 195/50) I've started to feel the love for my Miata again. After the drive home along highway 2 in Washington State and showing them off to everyone, I've: Had the car washed and the interior...

Driving me nuts. Followed enthusiast manual. Got a click when trying to start, so remove starter. Removed and replaced with new and it still clicks. Clutch interlock is ok. Battery fully charged. Starts when pushed. Went from starting to not in my garage with no symptom. 91 'C'. Can anyone give me...

Who wouldn't?! ;-) That's a great project. What an engine! cd "Alan Baker" > wrote in message ... > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toughTZ9PIw> > > This is the home page for that car: > > <http://majica.net/JNR/jnr.htm>

Hi folks I've been a very happy owner of my Miata/MX5 for over a year now, but it has recently been causing me some problems, and I am after some advice/help. My car is a 1991 model 1.6i Problems a 1) Car overheats very easily (even just city speeds of 30mph or so). Gets to a point where the...

I'm at an age where I look for the small things in life to give me pleasure. I've loved the look and the idea of a Miata for years but my practicality always led me to other cars. I own a 2006 Mazda3 GT but I'm looking to trade it in for a MX-5. I don't have the cash for a new one, so I'm on the...

I have an overwhelming gas smell inside the car. Tank hasn't been overfilled and the cap is good. Been this way for a while. Just now getting around to trying to fix it. Any ideas?

I just recently subscribed to this NG so forgive me if this has been discussed many times before but..... Why hasn't Mazda offered the more powerful engine from the MazdaSpeed 3 for the Miata. It seems to me a natural for those looking for a "bigger bang". Professor

Hi, I'm gonna buy a used miata, and thought I'd check here to see if anyone can make a reccomendation on where the best bang for the buck is. I don't know which model years have what, or which is better, etc. I'm the guy who always buys the (fill in the year) and then everybody says,...

I just saw this on a local list. Interesting pictures of the car built up for racing, some showing it partially disassembled. http://www.awrracing.com/pages/06MX5R/ pat

What are the opinions of Miata drivers about premium versus regular gas? I have babied my 2003 Miata with 104 octane premium, but with present gas prices I wonder if this is worth it?

Hi all, It's disturbing to hear Leon's not been around but then again who am I to complain... I don't recognize anybody but Lanny. 'Guess I just dated myself (and him.) Bambi's coming up on 200k miles and I've got all the parts ordered for a timing belt change... timing belt,...

Seeking opinions about using an MX-5 Miata as a daily driver - and frequent touring/sport car. Here are some details of the daily commute: - small city <150,000 - 8-10 miles one way through town - city streets and/or bypass expressway - midwestern climate What fuel mileage will the Miata provide?

I found an interesting item at a yard sale for the huge sum of $4.00. I hooked it up and it works, oh man does it...

Mazda MPV 200 130K miles Check engine light has been on and off without resolution prior to 100K. As early as the first year we have noticed this problem. When on, nothing found. When off, it was not even lighting up momentarily up upon staring the engine. Niether Mazda in each case, nor an...

I posted this at miata.net but thought you guys might be interested too. Somebody on here asked if there were any drives that weren't all twisty roads. Here's one with ups and downs instead :-) "I found a neat little road that goes up and down instead of side to side. The g-forces and negative...

Does anyone know what this car is/was? It seems pretty sturdy. http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/pat/funnycar.jpg I also noticed that it was white, where there is still sheet metal left. I was wondering if Leon could do an equation of the benefits of the photon effect versus the fact that the roof...

The Miata replaced the BMW R100RT because I'm not able to ride anymore and can't walk very far due to arthritis in my lower back, knees, hips, etc.. Because of that, I've got one of those pretty blue handicap tags to hang on my rear view mirror when I park in a handicap space. FWIW, Arizona will...

Never mind about hurricanes...NO ONE should drive in those *:) While I'm still in the preliminary mode of searching Miatas (NBs, and low mileage ones at that) that I could possibly afford, I see some people owning ones that state they've never drivien them in the rain or snow. Certainly garaging...

On 2004-08-27, Lanny Chambers > wrote: >> A 1990 Miata with a Z3 "kit" on it. Looks pretty sweet! I wonder where >> you can pick up a kit like that. It would be great for a wrecked Miata .. > > BZZZZT! Wrong. THIS is what you can with a wrecked Miata: >...

I have a problem with the engine heavily backfiring in the exhaust at 5000+ rpm if I put my foot into it, particularly during merging operations on the Interstate. Maybe my foot is blocking the air flow and I should take it out of the exhaust? Anyway, a look below the hood showed a yellow sort of...