The ignition timing on my '90 Miata (manual 5-speed) needs to be set w-a-y out of specs (about 18 degrees BTDC instead of 10) for the car to have any pick-up at all. At that setting, the car idles well and drives well, but has a very pronounced hesitation/flat spot when starting from a stand-still...

My 1991 turbo miata passed the new emissions test in my area with flying colors. I was worried there, but it is running cleaner than it needs to for passing the test. I guess that the 3 inch catalytic converter is doing it's job. I am pretty certain that the car would have failed if it had been...

I'm looking for a stereo MSSS for my Miata Na '94. It is the doubble din stereo that comes on some version of the miata. Anyone sell it? From Italy. Dott. Marco Falezza ____________________________________ Designer Industriale

If you had 16X7 wheels on your miata, would you go with 205/40/16 or 205/45/16's? Any opinions are appreciated, it is almost time for new tires and brakes. I currently have 205/40/16's mounted. Thanks! Pat

When you buy aftermarket sway bars such as the Jackson Racing or Flying Miata sets, do they come with their own bolts for the front sway bar or do you use the original bolts? Thanks! Pat

just changed all the oil to royal purple if that matters. changed engine oil 4qts 5w30, trans, 2 qts 75w90 and differential 2 qts 75w90 car is jerky when in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, cant really feel it in 4th and just barely in 5th.. seems its only at low rpms. what could be the problem?

Does anyone know the legality of selling a title for a wrecked 1990 Miata (the car has been sold in pieces)? I also have the number plate from the dash. Is there a market for this? You'll have to reply to the group until I find out more about this....

I have a question about my car. There is oil getting into the coolant. Once the oil gets to thick in the radiator the car starts to over heat and I have to drain it out and ad new coolant. I have been told that it is my engine head and others have told me that the engine block has a crack....

Has anyone here had experience with Hankook tires? I sold a part to a guy who had the tires mounted on 3 cars, including 2 spec racers and his daily driver BMW. He swore by them but I don't recall ever seeing them mentioned here. I don't remember the specific tire name or model number, I just...

I own a 1990 Mazda Miata and it failed its smog test. Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips? Thanks!

I've driven Chrysler all my life since 1968. Mind you this was only included a 62 Valiant, a 75 Valiant, an 81 Horizon, an 88 Aries and a 90 LeBaron convertible. I still have the 88 Aries as my utility car. When my 90 LeBaron blew a head gasket, I decided I wanted a newer "fun" car. I have never...

We have a Mazada 626 and the OD light starting flashing and then the transmission started shifting very hard. Now our car will not go in reverse, does anyone have any ideas? When we shift to neutral it will go forward and in reverse it will not go. HELP PLEASE!!!!

The window on the driver's side of my '91 Miata has decided not to lower any more than about two inches; the winder ceases to turn and something is causing it to jam. Any suggestions please on how best to remove the door panel to help trace the problem? The window winder itself would appear to be...

Does anyone know if a NA Hardtop will fit on the NB model ?? /Christian

Hi all I need some help/advice/opinions again from this group. About 6 months ago I had the crankshaft pulley, bolt and key replaced because of a wobbling pulley. Some of the regular guys in this group may remember me asking for opinions on that too.

I know this is a miata group, but hope someone can help. I am having problems shifting in my car. 1994 Mazda Protege 194,000 miles 1.8 Liter Manual Transmission It runs fine when I can get it into gear. (No slippage) When I push down on the clutch the pressure doesn't feel right.

Is there any value to the rust protection and spray offered by new car dealers ? Why is this offered instead of the factory one? Is this a rip off ? Thanks.

My number 2-3 coil pack is loose. I assume the screws are somewhere completely hidden by the firewall? Leon -- Leon van Dommelen :) Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .) http://www.dommelen.net/miata EXIT THE INTERSTATES (Jamie Jensen)

I have an '03, and according to the owners manual, it's time to flush and refill the radiator. The dealer wants $120 and Oil Express wants $70. Is there anything I should know that would help me decide who I want to do the job? For various reasons I'm not doing it myself. Thanks ----- Clark...

Greetings! I just picked up a cherry 2002 Miata MX-5 LS six-speed last Thursday (sunny, temps in 60s, Friday sunny temps in 70s - absolutely glorious and what a wonderful car, but I won't mention the snow showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday here in VariaBuffalo). Anyway, I hadn't driven a...