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

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...

Hi , Our 2001 Mazda Miata SE will start up & then just dies. This happened last week , started then died. Tried it again the next day & it started & has run great all week. Today , started it & it died. Started & died. I don`t have a clue what`s wrong with it. Any suggestions ? I`m not...

Anyone have any idea how I might come up with these w/o buying brand new. I guess I'm looking for someone who's moved on or is interested in moving on from these parts. I love this set-up but it is a bit pricey. Anyone here w/ experience installing these particular pcs? Good /...

The plastic rear window on my 94 has become discoloured, brittle and has cracked in several places. The top is still in excellent condition, so I plant to replace only the window. What manufacturer's window have you installed ? Did you do the installation yourself ? Was it difficult (would you do...

Anyone own Wet Okole seat covers for their car? see link http://www.wetokole.com/mm5/merchant.mvc Like them? have they lasted? I'm thinking of getting a set for a Mazda Protege ES but heard they sometimes deteriorate fast from

Hi, back again with another issue My 1.8 s which has 67,000 miles on it and may have an overheating issue. Sometimes it will seem to dump hot water into the overflow and then drips the coolant away onto the drive after a 10mile or more journey. The wter temp gaue will not go over the half way...

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????

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...

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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

Happy, happy day. I just got my new Toyo T1-S's mounted up yesterday. MAN, what a difference!! It's like I'm driving a completely different car. I never realized just how bad those stock Michelin all-season's were, even before all the tread was used up. I think I've found a big reason why I...

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...

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

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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...

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

Hi, Any good ideas/suggestions on cleaning up an emgine compartment while the drive train is out? I dont have a floor drain or the ability to deal with lots of degreesers. Tia, peter

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