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Forum: Mazda October 23rd 06, 02:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 30
Views: 1,464
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
I've been VIOLATED!

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:06:06 -0700, Bipestuff wrote:

> I had my '99 broke into when it was about 3 years old. I had the doors
> locked, so the theif cut the top and went in on the passenger side. ...
Forum: Mazda October 16th 06, 12:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 30
Views: 1,464
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
I've been VIOLATED!

On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:46:47 -0700, XS11E wrote:

> BTW, I called the police to report it, was told to call back in 1 1/2
> hours (!), I did and was told to call back in 2 hours, I wound up
>...
Forum: Mazda October 14th 06, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 9
Views: 351
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
what to get?

On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:17:48 +0000, pws wrote:

> What rpm does the MS rev limiter kick in at? I still have not driven one
> so I don't know how they feel to drive.
>
> True, my intercooler makes...
Forum: Mazda October 14th 06, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
sticker price

On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:11:05 -0400, BCRandy wrote:

> In buying this car, I went to Costco.com and got a referral that was
> supposed to get me a price of $300 over invoice. Guess what - I got the
>...
Forum: Mazda October 10th 06, 02:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
supercharger

On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:09:47 +0000, pws wrote:

> Excellent advice.
> It is also easy to really take it far in cost, my
> engine/turbo/exhaust/computer combination cost more than double the blue
>...
Forum: Mazda September 27th 06, 04:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 70
Views: 4,255
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Way off topic (was: Gotcha, you damn drunk driver) NMC

On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:04:32 +0000, miker wrote:

>> I noticed that you snipped my question on your DUI status. How many
>> times has it been miker?

> One, back in the 80's.

Good post.
Forum: Mazda September 7th 06, 12:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 26
Views: 1,072
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Smooth Gear Shifting ?

On Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:20:15 -0700, laocmo wrote:

> I'm a new '05 MazdaSpeed owner who last drove a 4-speed Corvette 40
> years ago. Other than missing a gear now and then, I'm adapting to the
>...
Forum: Mazda September 7th 06, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
2006 or 2007 Miata

On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:39:06 +0000, Lanny Chambers wrote:

> If I were in the market for a new NC, I'd want the PRHT for sure.
> There's no downside except the initial cost. Well, and that it's...
Forum: Mazda August 16th 06, 09:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
2006 Model wheel weight

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:42:13 +0000, pws wrote:
> Carbon wrote:
>
>> There's always the 17" Racing Hart wheels from the 04-05 Mazdaspeed
>> Miata.
>
> Does the 2004 - 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata hub have...
Forum: Mazda August 16th 06, 03:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
2006 Model wheel weight

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:44:52 +0000, pws wrote:

> Does anyone know what the 2006 model 17" wheels weigh? I am guessing
> that Mazda kept it at about 18 pounds.
>
> I am so used to being able to use...
Forum: Mazda August 14th 06, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 30
Views: 19,927
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Check Engine Light Came On

On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:53:21 +0000, pws wrote:

> I watched my mechanic do an oil change on a Chevy van one time. He had
> checked the oil and it was full but very dirty. When he took the drain
>...
Forum: Mazda August 13th 06, 02:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 42
Views: 1,944
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
MX-5 Commuter?

On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:29:55 -0700, BRUCE HASKIN wrote:

> Well I have to say here that I sure can see him getting those numbers
> from a 1.6 L. I got the same kind of milage from my '91. You just...
Forum: Mazda August 10th 06, 03:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 42
Views: 1,944
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
MX-5 Commuter?

On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:44:44 +0000, CR wrote:

>>>Long-term satisfaction?
>>
>> No problem there. You just have to know what you are buying.
>>
>> But as you can tell, I wouldn't make it my only...
Forum: Mazda August 10th 06, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 25
Views: 1,635
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Just wondering after the fact...

On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 21:47:56 -0700, BRUCE HASKIN wrote:

> What does it say in the door jam ? That is a good place to start
> looking. ( If you get a chance, you might show it to him as the proper
>...
Forum: Mazda August 9th 06, 02:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 42
Views: 1,944
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
MX-5 Commuter?

On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:38:02 +0000, bobino wrote:

> I get 25-26 mpg consistently. I have a turbocharger which I do not
> believe is available on the '06 Miata's so I cannot comment on the
>...
Forum: Mazda August 8th 06, 10:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 11
Views: 625
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
2006 mx-5

On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:06:25 -0400, pltrgyst wrote:
> On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 05:02:20 GMT, Lanny Chambers
> > wrote:
>
>>> But after a while the novelty will wear off and you'll...
Forum: Mazda August 8th 06, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 25
Views: 1,635
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Just wondering after the fact...

On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 15:26:18 +0000, Lanny Chambers wrote:

> They're a decent all-season tire, one of the better choices for your
> application. Stop worrying, adjust the tire pressure to 28 psi, and...
Forum: Mazda August 4th 06, 01:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Shimmy

On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:02:45 -0500, Frank Berger wrote:
> "pltrgyst" > wrote in message
> ...

>>>The problem now is the...
Forum: Mazda August 3rd 06, 02:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Shimmy

My recently purchased 04 Miata has the famous 65mph shimmy, though it
seems worst at 70-72mph. I bought the car anyway, just because it's so
perfect in every other area I figured I could live with it...
Forum: Mazda July 30th 06, 02:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 22
Views: 1,018
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
Is white really the fastest color?

There seems to be a running joke but I don't know what it's referring to.
Forum: Mazda July 26th 06, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
What can you say?

On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:23:18 +0000, Lanny Chambers wrote:
> In article >,
> pws > wrote:
>
>> If US 191 has that many more turns,...
Forum: Mazda July 19th 06, 02:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
magnets on fuel line

On Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:37:39 -0400, Iva wrote:

> Actually, I prefer the Flying Spaghetti Monster
> http://www.venganza.org/index.htm
>
> Our heaven is way cooler than yours. <g>

I too have been...
Forum: Mazda July 17th 06, 12:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
I Finally Bought One!

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 16:56:07 +0000, Lanny Chambers wrote:
> In article >,
> Carbon > wrote:
>
>> I've already been...
Forum: Mazda July 16th 06, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
I Finally Bought One!

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:50:01 +0000, Lanny Chambers wrote:
> In article >,
> Carbon > wrote:
>
>> I have a question about...
Forum: Mazda July 16th 06, 05:53 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Carbon[_1_]
I Finally Bought One!

On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 22:14:17 -0500, Chris D'Agnolo wrote:

> I'd say you did great, I don't know if you got leather but that's a
> really good price if cloth and I'd be tempted to say a great price...
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