I hope someone can give me some suggestions here. I own a 1994 Mazda protoge 1.8 litre. It runs great with the exception that I can hear a definite 'rubbing' sound when driving I have taken it to a service centre and they cannot explain what is causing this condition. Any ideas please? I recently...

I noticed my tach needle jumping around about 500 rpm on the ride to work this morning. It did it for maybe 30 seconds, then settled down and I didnt notice it again. I seem to have read that this is an indication of a bad connection at the coil pack. If so, how do I correct the situation. I...

One of the largest Carclubs in Europe is the MX5Club in Holland. mx5club.nl. However they are doing strange things with the members money. See this site: http://mx5.pliester.nl

I found the info I wanted to find and have decided to scratch the turbonator from my list of miata add-ons. Thanks for the help. _______________________________________________________________________________ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - Accounts Starting At $6.95 -...

I am currently in Switzerland for the short term (may be long term) and wanted to know pros/cons of shipping my '90 A from US to Switzerland. It is a second car with about 56000 on the clock and in very good condition. Has anyone had any experience shipping a Miata over here and in addition, if I...

Not for the first time, but especially during recent deluges here in the northeast (12 inches on one day), has water has finished up in the passenger footwell of my wife's 90 Miata. The surprising thing is that, at first, all she hears is water sloshing around behind the instrument panel cowling...

Questions answered in the Rotary (Engine) FAQ: 1.How does a rotary engine work? 2.What's a boinger? 3.Why does a rotary engine make as much power as a boinger twice its size? 4.Why does a Renesis make so much more power than prior rotaries? 5.How reliable is a rotary engine? 6.Is the rotary engine...

I plan on getting a new Miata in the spring so my old '90 has to go. Nice car well, cared for. Clear coat starting to go, but overall in great condition for a 15 year old car. See ebay listing 4584939713 for more details. If you need more pix let me know. Alan

Are there any Miata owners that have the high-end, Bose stereo (2-Din, with Cassette in middle section) and is experiencing blown speaker systems? I just bought a beautiful, British Racing Green, 1999 Miata and it is great excep the stereo. The sound is terrible and the volume control is almost...

Out of the blue, my AC stopped working on my 1997 Miata (30k miles). The little blue AC light still comes on when I press the button, but no cold air flows. The car was in storage for about 1 month, with a trickle charger. It started just fine. I tested it at various speeds and there is definitely...

My batery warning light is constantly illuminated , but all elictrical systems are ok ? Any suggestions ?

I've got a '90 Miata and the other day while driving I felt something hit my left foot. When I stopped, I found what looked like a broken, plastic washer. There are three things I notice 1. When I depress the clutch, it makes a "click." 2. The clutch has more play in it.

I have a 2003 protege, which I have had dealer serviced at the Mazda dealership I purchased it from (call them Dealer A). I have agreed to all service they have recommended, which on my last couple visits has run into a substantial sum of money as my mileage approached 40K. This year they...

anyone know of a place that I can get service on my radio in my 97 mx5. Need a location in southern nh. Radio doesn't balance left and right, and has no readout on the dial.

I'd like to upgrade the standard casette radio and speakers on my '96 with something that you can actually hear with the top down, and preferably with some kind of connection for an iPod - any suggestions out there? ToplessTony

Mazda's 2+2 RX-8 The rotary engine disappeared from Mazda's lineup when the RX-7 was retired in 1995, but is back -- more refined, more powerful and more efficient than ever -- in the RX-8. at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20051103-083621-7764r.htm

I have never seen it mentioned here but my 1.8 has a whine apparently from the transmission at low revs mainly in the lower gears particularly when the throttle is feathered. About 25,000 recorded miles. Anyone got a similar noise or know what it is? Thanks for any help

Red 1990 Miata - "Little Miss Getaround" Has anyone experienced a heater problem like this? -When the flap is set to Recirc, I feel air coming out of the vents. Of course this is not good on rainy days as the windows fog up. -When the flap is set to Fresh Air intake I feel no air coming out of...

Oh boy, I really did it! I found a low milage (39k) 1999 base model for the right price and picked it up tonight! I'm rather excited but I'll try not to blather on too much in this one post. This one has a Jackson Racing header and a monster-flow intake (beautiful growl with the pedal down,...

Hi , Good news. Tonight Mom and I walked all the way around the block. First time for Mom in ages. She took her walking stick and she only stopped twice go catch her breath. We took a nice leisurely pace. We also just ordered Dr Weil's new book on healthy aging . Love ya, Dad