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hi folks, i saw an ad for a used JL stealthbox at a pretty good price, and i decided to get it. i'm now contemplating my amp options, primarily in placement. i'd prefer to avoid taking up any more trunk space. feedback? thanks.

My car is a 2001 Tribute with 87K miles. I need to get a #4 cylinder value spring replaced. It broke recently and the car doesn't run very well. :-( Does anyone have a "gut" feel as to the size and cost of the effort. A dealer service department quoted me $2,300. Is this reasonable? Should...

Can I fit the Mazda mp3 player to my Mazda 3, which has the standard 6 disc auto-changer fitted at present? Thanks for the advice guys, Bob.

HI, about 2k miles ago, i rebuild the tranny,(costly mistake, should have gone used), old jrsc, and motor on a 95M-ed w/ a jrsc. the machine guy, (excellent reputation and I have used him before), disassembled the reciprecating mass did various machining, (10 over) and reassembled it. he...

Anyone have an idea how to get the alternator out? I've already got it completely disconnected, but can't seem to figure out how to get it out of it's confined space. Do I have to remove something else?

Does the audio set up on 2007 models have an MP3 input?

When I start my 90 Miata, a buzzer SOMEWHERE under the dash below the instrument panel beeps on and off about 10 times and drives me crazy. I took off the cover below the steering column and looked around for the thing, but after 5 minutes of looking and touching everything, I could not find it. ...

I'm building a mx5 based westfield and I need papers from a donor car. Anyone have a V5 for sale (car must still exist on paper though). A complete wrecked low mileage car is a possibility as well, but I really only need the V5. Frank

Looks like it's getting close to another timing belt change. Came across this add a while ago. Anyone think these could be left for longer? It's a standard '94, looking at extending time belt change interval rather than increasing performance. Maybe twice the life of a standard belt? Cost is...

Folks, I went to the Fumoto web site and believe I picked out the correct valve for my '03 Miata. I think there are pictures/graphics showing the products, but I can't see them do to the fact that I'm blind. I was wondering if one of you could verify my selection? Product Code: Mazda F106N(2)

For the past few weeks, my 91 Miata stalls when the engine is cold. However, it only seems to happen when I hit my first stop sign of any trip. As I brake toward the intersection and engage the clutch, the engine winds down and stalls. To get started again I have to turn-over the engine for 10-30...

Driving behind my NA the other day I could not believe how wimpy and dim the brake lights were. Does anyone have an opinion about the Altezza style tail lights that are sold on Ebay for about $75-80 a pair? Do those lights use the existing electrical harness or do you have to cut the wiring to...

Whenever I turn on the fan (with or without the air conditioner), I hear clicking sound from the glove compartment. If the fan is set to "2", the clicking sound becomes faster. It sounds like one of the fin on the fan is hitting something, but I'm not sure what to look for. I'd appreciate any...

just got a call from a relative in conn. whose heavily loaded (he's moving)'97 mazda* heat gauge is approaching "h" on hills, although running normal -- middle of gauge -- on highway. no coolent loss or fan-felt squeal. a.c. is not being used. air temp. about 80 degrees. anybody experienced...

Want to Buy I need a driver side headlight for a 1999 Miata. Mine has a broken mounting tab. Let me know price and availability. Thanks. Brian Turner turnerjb at centurytel dot net

After a little research and some good advice from this group, I ended up buying the Goodyear Eagle F1 195/60x15 tires mounted on Kasei K1 Racing 15x7 Rims for my 90 Miata. I am still in the break in period of 500 miles, then it will be fun time in the streets. Now I need help with shocks and...

Hi All Just got an iPod Nano which appears to work fine. Connected it to the standard docking station in our MX-5 Coupe. Mazda symbol etc. shows correctly on iPod screen but nothing shows on audio display of MX-5 so cannot access iPod to play it. Car is a 2007 2.0 Coupe and has standard UK...

$45us one H.I.D Conversion Kit in housinghouse.com,and you will get $5us when you register in it!

I know this is a Miata group, but I can't find a good group to post this question and it's probably generic to any Mazda anyway, so forgive me in advance. Check Engine Light came on and I got three codes P0133 - O2 Sensor P1131 - O2 Sensor says running too lean P1132 - O2 Sensor says running too...