Frequently Asked Questions 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...

I own a 2005 1.8l sport with 13,000 Km, LSD, 6 Speeds, ABS. Being a new owner, I have noticed a phenomena, that I do not know whether is characteristic or a problem. My clutch does not shudder either in 1st or in Reverse. However, whenever I am doing a parallel parking maneuver, when the car is...

On my 92, upgraded swaybars were the best money I ever spent (legally). Is the same true on the NB? Anyone know stock bar thickness (front and back) off the top of their head. The PO may have upgraded them already, not sure. TIA, Chris

I apparently misunderstood when I thought the paint shop said I'd get the car back last Friday, they called my yesterday morning and said it would be done this coming Friday, the twentytooth. Too bad, we're having good top down weather and my new tires are still waiting for a test drive around...

My 95 Miata seems to not be shifting as smoothly as it once did..Kinda' notchy, esp from 1-2 and 2-3..The higher gears are smooth...Really bad when it's cold. Is this something I can adjust or should I let a pro do it?

This 1990 Mazda 323 dies on right turns. I will die on sharp right turns and 90 degree right turns. You can restart it and is fine until the next right turn. I'm lost as to what could be causing it. Does anyone have an ideas????

hi, i was thinking of gett a hitch for a 95 m-ed,jr/sc with 110k miles to tow up to a 55 gallon drum of waste vegetable oil, (for bio-diesel), and the occational home depot run. do you think this would be ok? anyone have a hitch they want to sell? tia, peter

Hi all, Is it possible to replace just the mirror part, i.e. the reflective part, of a wing mirror, continuing to use the frame of the mirror that's screwed to the door? If so, how does one go about talking out the original one and replacing it? Thanks Eric

Lanny, what diameter and width wheel are you running with the 205/50 series RE-11's? Thanks, Pat

Hi I'm trying decide whether a mazda3 hatch or a sedan would suit me best, and I'm finding that both offer excellent advantages. I have also noticed that in europe hatches and wagons are especially popular. Are there any Europeans here who can give me an idea why this is so? Is this a popular...

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I'm gradually turning a very small split in the driver's arm rest into a much larger split. Anyone have any success in repairing these? I can find an armrest on Ebay but I'd rather fix the one I have if it's possible. Next question, I've also got a small crack in the dash above the glove box, I...

I have a new Miata. I live in upstate New York where we get lots of snow in the winter. I donot usually drive my car until the roads are mostly cleaned up. I will be using the Miata during the winter. The original tire are not good herein snowy weather.Can anyone give ne some idea if the Yokohama...

Anyone use it in their Miata? Was thinking about switching over and adding the filter as well. Opinions? -- David

hi, seeing that jy motors for a 95 are ~$900, (with kinda hi miles), here in CT, i decided to have my motor reworked. i was hoping to get it to the shop this afternoon, but I forget how to extracted the lower timing gear. the manual does not elaberate beyond "disassemble in order...

I have an '09 Miata MX-5. Does anyone know if this vehicle has an OBD II connector on it (I can't imagine it doesn't)? If so, where is it located? Thanks, TRCSr

I've been disconnected a long time, haven't seen anything from Bruno since I've been back. Let me know my friend! Anybody else know? Chris 99BBB

For just a few dollars you can get a bit of a performance increase! http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/685451024.html Gas mileage might drop a bit.... -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project:

Hey, did we get a real oil pressure gauge back now in the NC? It's always really bothered me that Mazda took the low road on the oil pressure gauge issue. Hope they have properly rectified that issue. Chris 99BBB

My '91 Miata now has 226k kilometres on the clock and recently I've noticed that when I hit the gas peddle in fourth or fifth gear the engine responds fine but the car doesn't accelerate accordingly. Does this mean that the clutch is worn and should be replaced? Is there any other way of checking...