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evil MS3
13th January 2020, 09:45
That's hilarious. I, too, had read the tutorial here but was frustrated that there were tons of how-to videos for NAs but none for NBs.
Here's my attempt at a how to:
https://youtu.be/FE2IaQtAaQUNice work on the video. I think I'm probably still going to give it a crack when I do mine cuz I've been looking forward to it haha
Also, have a link to your hub? Is it a cheaper solution to the NRG?
OKflyboy
13th January 2020, 11:22
Nice work on the video. I think I'm probably still going to give it a crack when I do mine cuz I've been looking forward to it haha
Also, have a link to your hub? Is it a cheaper solution to the NRG?Please do! The more videos out there the better for the next guy that needs to do the install.
Here's the link to the Kyostar hub. It appears to be a direct (Chinese-industrial-espionage) copy of the NRG hub and at $46 its a little over half the price.
Kyostar 6-Bolt Aluminum Steering Wheel Short Hub Adapter Boss Kit For Mazda Miata RX-7 Hyundai Kia 160H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2WDNQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_HJihEb04GJ5E4
evil MS3
13th January 2020, 11:35
Please do! The more videos out there the better for the next guy that needs to do the install.
Here's the link to the Kyostar hub. It appears to be a direct (Chinese-industrial-espionage) copy of the NRG hub and at $46 its a little over half the price.
Kyostar 6-Bolt Aluminum Steering Wheel Short Hub Adapter Boss Kit For Mazda Miata RX-7 Hyundai Kia 160H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2WDNQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_HJihEb04GJ5E4Sweet, thanks! How did it feel quality wise? Solid enough? Ever seen the NRG first hand to be able to compare? I'm sure the NRG is Chinese made too so they're probably identical.
I'll probably just sand the BS name off of it lol
OKflyboy
13th January 2020, 11:44
Sweet, thanks! How did it feel quality wise? Solid enough? Ever seen the NRG first hand to be able to compare? I'm sure the NRG is Chinese made too so they're probably identical.
I'll probably just sand the BS name off of it lolI haven't seen the NRG in person, so I cannot directly compare but in an image comparison they look identical. Quality seems no worse than the MOMO hub on my Volvo 240, definitely solid and I have no worries of it stripping out or anything.
only1db
13th January 2020, 12:44
Went for a drive yesterday...it was a balmy 60 degrees in nepa! Lol
patchelect
13th January 2020, 13:44
Went for a drive yesterday...it was a balmy 60 degrees in nepa! Lol
Yeah, we also went for a drive yesterday in the Berkshires.. We had 63 degrees I believe and although we didn't put the top down there were several convertibles with theirs lowered. Saw NO Miata of any vintage however, but a surprising number of Corvettes.
Snow in the forecast and single digit nights in the next week or so.:eek:
samhain00
13th January 2020, 17:57
Why do people still deal with the nrg hub and have to play with a horn contact? The works bell hub is a direct plug and play with no need for modifications
evil MS3
13th January 2020, 18:19
Why do people still deal with the nrg hub and have to play with a horn contact? The works bell hub is a direct plug and play with no need for modificationsNRG hub is about half the size of the NRG since it's a "short" hub. If I ran the works bell the wheel would be in my chest. The NRG is also less than half as much. The horn issue is pretty nonexistent since it's an easy fix, so nothing to really "deal with".
chiefmg
13th January 2020, 18:59
Saturday I picked up a set of the LED footwell lights being sold by a member on here. He's local to me so it was easy to get my hands on them. On the way home picked up my alternator from the place that was looking at it. Sunday I went to install the alternator only to find it wasn't right. Long story short, the company who looked at it assembled it wrong with the two end pieces 180 degrees out. Once I fixed that it went in correctly. Also swapped to my winter wheels/tires since it is cooler now.
Today I finished charging the battery and went for a drive. It was short but sweet.
OKflyboy
13th January 2020, 19:20
NRG hub is about half the size of the NRG since it's a "short" hub. If I ran the works bell the wheel would be in my chest. The NRG is also less than half as much. The horn issue is pretty nonexistent since it's an easy fix, so nothing to really "deal with".Yes, this.
StreetAndTrackToy
13th January 2020, 20:57
Had this beautiful thing show up from RSpeed today. It definitely looks better than my VHT wrinkle red cover. 😍
samhain00
13th January 2020, 21:27
NRG hub is about half the size of the NRG since it's a "short" hub. If I ran the works bell the wheel would be in my chest. The NRG is also less than half as much. The horn issue is pretty nonexistent since it's an easy fix, so nothing to really "deal with".
I use the the works bell 50mm hub. Dont know about the nrg but I doubt it's that much thinner. Besides the price, which yes it is quite a but more, I highly doubt the wheel would be in your chest with what? Maybe 10-15 mm more? To me the works bell hub is a quality piece and you can tell just by looking and holding it.
evil MS3
13th January 2020, 21:31
I use the the works bell 50mm hub. Dont know about the nrg but I doubt it's that much thinner. Besides the price, which yes it is quite a but more, I highly doubt the wheel would be in your chest with what? Maybe 10-15 mm more? To me the works bell hub is a quality piece and you can tell just by looking and holding it.That's about the same size, and I'm sure it's nice, but 2x+ the price? Doubtful but that's all subjective to differing opinions. [emoji2369]
evil MS3
14th January 2020, 17:26
Getting ready to install my MPI wheel. The Mazda wheel came with a cover plate, not a horn so was trying to figure out the best solution that I liked. Thought about ordering from revlimiter but the thought of a $60 horn button was not appealing.
So instead, I ordered a $7 "flashpower" horn button, pulled the decal off, pulled the emblem off the MPI center plate and viola! Exactly what I wanted. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/26d6e53691f80ca08521b848265e91fd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/f266602be56c041a30877762fe0eb06e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/26e64461c3faa73d6b85f0bb4d51e12d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/3b81ca17de0f05a3622a7c64f803b062.jpg
944play
14th January 2020, 20:50
Adjusted clutch free play, taking about an inch of slop out of the pedal that appeared after the new master went in. Filled the spare; it was down to 30 psi.
gary kirk
16th January 2020, 13:23
cold , windy and raining, i took the cover off and looked at her. wow, she is a beauty, 2001 BRG.
PatrickGSR94
16th January 2020, 13:36
put gas in it, drove it to work. Still in clutch break-in mode. Which means not driving on interstates, since the clutch doesn't get used during those miles. Got a Dr appointment this afternoon that's ~30 miles away so I'll take the long, scenic route to get there. :)
SquarePeg
16th January 2020, 13:40
cold , windy and raining, i took the cover off and looked at her. wow, she is a beauty, 2001 BRG.
The waiting, is the worst.:D
Use the down time to read here until your eyes feel like theyre falling out.
shoult
16th January 2020, 14:26
Drove the Diva to work today to keep the battery charged. I have to drive it about once a week to keep it maintained. She's my backup/work truck and if the battery is dead it's not a backup car, it's just another car to work on.
jwill
17th January 2020, 14:57
New Kicks
Jimmy Cee, you made me smile! :) When I was a kid, my dad would always say "...lemme see the 'new kicks'..." whenever we got new shoes. Sure miss his corny sayings...:(
chiefmg
17th January 2020, 16:39
Went to take a drive yesterday but the battery was pretty flat. Looks like I need to do some testing for a parasitic drain.
These showed up today:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49400016328_a5890a8f2a_b.jpg
Sport brake calipers. After talking to a few folks I figured this was my best and cheapest route to larger brakes without having to sacrifice my wheels. None of the breaker vendors I spoke to had any on hand so I just went with the easy button and ordered overhauled calipers from Rock Auto. Spent a bit extra and got the coated ones. Still need to order a master cylinder and decide on the rotors and pads I want to run.
Buddy Fey
17th January 2020, 17:52
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49400016328_a5890a8f2a_b.jpg
Spent a bit extra and got the coated ones.
The photo looks like silver paint or powder coat. One the Cardone web site, it's not really clear what the coating is. Can you tell?
Geezer000
17th January 2020, 19:44
Bought a NB2 header for my NB1. Going to clean it up and high heat paint it and maybe wrap it as well. Don't want to put the heat shield on it.
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evil MS3
17th January 2020, 19:49
Bought a NB2 header for my NB1. Going to clean it up and high heat paint it and maybe wrap it as well. Don't want to put the heat shield on it.
324141Hopefully you got the EGR pipe too.
chiefmg
17th January 2020, 19:57
The photo looks like silver paint or powder coat. One the Cardone web site, it's not really clear what the coating is. Can you tell?
This is what I saw on the info portion on Rock Auto: "Exclusive weather-proof silver power coating preserves premium appearance and prevents rust"
I'm guessing that is supposed to be powder coating. To me it's more of a gray than silver, but looks pretty good. Time will tell just how resistant the coating is.
Geezer000
17th January 2020, 19:58
Hopefully you got the EGR pipe too.
Yes sir! Unfortunately the heat shield was un-salvagable.....
evil MS3
17th January 2020, 20:01
Yes sir! Unfortunately the heat shield was un-salvagable.....Doh! I did the same swap recently and opted to keep the heat shield but used header paint on it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200118/67e41780473850f7614d313eda5eeed6.jpg
Geezer000
17th January 2020, 20:13
Doh! I did the same swap recently and opted to keep the heat shield but used header paint on it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200118/67e41780473850f7614d313eda5eeed6.jpg
yeah it sucks but I have to find something to control the heat. Don't want to leave them open. I might fabricate my own heat shield that looks better than the stock one.
shoult
17th January 2020, 20:22
This is what I saw on the info portion on Rock Auto: "Exclusive weather-proof silver power coating preserves premium appearance and prevents rust"
I'm guessing that is supposed to be powder coating. To me it's more of a gray than silver, but looks pretty good. Time will tell just how resistant the coating is.
Its going to be some sort of zinc or galvanized coating.
chiefmg
18th January 2020, 11:08
Its going to be some sort of zinc or galvanized coating.
Incorrect. Watch the video (from the Cardone site):
https://www.cardone.com/catalog/brakes/caliper
PatrickGSR94
18th January 2020, 13:47
yeah it sucks but I have to find something to control the heat. Don't want to leave them open. I might fabricate my own heat shield that looks better than the stock one.
I went with the silver header paint on a NB2 heat shield and it cleaned up pretty nice. Installed with new yellow zinc bolts.
How much did you give for your manifold? Got mine from Tom for just 25 bucks due to buggered EGR threads. Got a HUGE thread die from Amazon to fix up the threads nicely, a brand new EGR pipe for 60 and the heat shield for 60. So all in Im under $150 for a complete NB2 header swap. :thumbs:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200118/a1276139720a7d61080fa2ead3b517b7.jpg
Geezer000
18th January 2020, 14:23
I went with the silver header paint on a NB2 heat shield and it cleaned up pretty nice. Installed with new yellow zinc bolts.
How much did you give for your manifold? Got mine from Tom for just 25 bucks due to buggered EGR threads. Got a HUGE thread die from Amazon to fix up the threads nicely, a brand new EGR pipe for 60 and the heat shield for 60. So all in Im under $150 for a complete NB2 header swap. :thumbs:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200118/a1276139720a7d61080fa2ead3b517b7.jpg
I got the header and EGR pipe for $70 Canadian. I'm happy with that
StreetAndTrackToy
18th January 2020, 18:24
Finished one of my Sport brake calipers. Just three more to go now.
DMac
18th January 2020, 21:15
Installed my Guardian Designs steering wheel. Here are a few pics....
Before...
https://i.postimg.cc/G3FGKcG7/CFCBF759-C113-4825-B9-FA-34-A78225-E505.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LhsJ6FyL)
After... I also installed new Revlimiter gauges.
https://i.postimg.cc/NM19d499/90-A43-BFE-D943-4-BD3-991-F-64349-C360662.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL33wncf)
A couple of comparison shots
https://i.postimg.cc/KcD3L0hC/17-F8-D165-3347-4-F85-8-F68-A725-ACE6-A470.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wtt4c637)
https://i.postimg.cc/Rhd3BZTv/71-BEF17-F-1-F97-4779-A0-B7-3-B1-DD5-AFA7-AF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0K65Gx34)meredith foster height (https://celebsroll.com/meredith-foster)
clarkp4
18th January 2020, 21:17
Installed Racing Beat header and Cobalt mid-pipe. Re-attached the Racing Beat dual outlet muffler. The final torques will be applied tomorrow and the Track Dog Racing heat shield will be installed. Can't wait to fire it up and scare the chickens...
https://i.imgur.com/0raNXL2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JTrPRyL.jpg
thomasb1523
18th January 2020, 22:15
Love it! We have similar ideas! Revlimiter custom gauges and guardian design steering wheel! [emoji106][emoji106]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200119/ebe6ce50443486f134b2e802d341e4a3.jpg
Geezer000
18th January 2020, 23:20
Installed my Guardian Designs steering wheel. Here are a few pics....
Before...
https://i.postimg.cc/G3FGKcG7/CFCBF759-C113-4825-B9-FA-34-A78225-E505.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LhsJ6FyL)
After... I also installed new Revlimiter gauges.
https://i.postimg.cc/NM19d499/90-A43-BFE-D943-4-BD3-991-F-64349-C360662.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL33wncf)
A couple of comparison shots
https://i.postimg.cc/KcD3L0hC/17-F8-D165-3347-4-F85-8-F68-A725-ACE6-A470.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wtt4c637)
https://i.postimg.cc/Rhd3BZTv/71-BEF17-F-1-F97-4779-A0-B7-3-B1-DD5-AFA7-AF.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0K65Gx34)meredith foster height (https://celebsroll.com/meredith-foster)
Noice! Wish I would have kept my steering from my Mazdaspeed Protege. It was great.
evil MS3
18th January 2020, 23:22
Noice! Wish I would have kept my steering from my Mazdaspeed Protege. It was great.The silver part of the wheel on my speed protege wore off after time. I did like the wheel tho.
Geezer000
19th January 2020, 01:12
The silver part of the wheel on my speed protege wore off after time. I did like the wheel tho.
Haven't met a lot of MSP owners. That car was a machine. Loved it. If I could put that engine in the NB if be happy. Had it pumping 10psi and it was great. That and my MX-3 with a Jap KL V6. Love my Mazdas
evil MS3
19th January 2020, 01:21
Haven't met a lot of MSP owners. That car was a machine. Loved it. If I could put that engine in the NB if be happy. Had it pumping 10psi and it was great. That and my MX-3 with a Jap KL V6. Love my MazdasAlways nice to come across fellow MSP owners. I loved mine to death. Bought it new in '03 and owned it for 10 years before upgrading to a 2013 Mazdaspeed3 (which I still have). I still miss the MSP. It was probably one of the better "tuner" cars at the time. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200119/aa74878cfd7e9c0d542d826714b15872.jpg
StreetAndTrackToy
19th January 2020, 09:08
Always nice to come across fellow MSP owners. I loved mine to death. Bought it new in '03 and owned it for 10 years before upgrading to a 2013 Mazdaspeed3 (which I still have). I still miss the MSP. It was probably one of the better "tuner" cars at the time.
I remember when those came out. A buddies dad bought him a brand new orange one back in 03 or 04 to match his NSX. Was a blast to drive. Would buy one now for myself but they all seem to be beat to death. I had an 04 Spec V back in 04. That was also a lot of fun to drive.
Jitsuka
19th January 2020, 11:33
A buddies dad bought him a brand new orange one back in 03 or 04 to match his NSX.
Quite the garage! [emoji1786]
thomasb1523
19th January 2020, 11:38
Still have my 03.5 MSP. Blazin yellow. Unfortunately I bought it new it was my only car I was young and stupid salt in new England has destroyed her.. Miata has not and will never see snow lol. She gets garaged over the winter
StreetAndTrackToy
19th January 2020, 19:01
Quite the garage! [emoji1786]
Yeah, he went from Lotuss to NSXs to Porsches.
PatrickGSR94
19th January 2020, 20:57
Swapped my Integra GSR wheels on with 195/50-15 tires just to see how it feels compared to the NB1 wheels with 205/50-15.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200120/002be384f75baf1e4f8120b22a0a307b.jpg
evil MS3
19th January 2020, 21:04
Ready to install all my ricer parts tomorrow. When ahead and started some tonight.
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caverunner17
20th January 2020, 00:22
Did the shifter rebuild. Upper boot had a small tear, lower boot was trashed. Gear oil was black. OEM bushing seemed fine -- replaced just the boots and the bushing for another OEM one.
While doing some closer inspections, noticed that my accessory belts were cracked. Ordered new belts and will take care of that this week.
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evil MS3
20th January 2020, 13:42
Got everything installed and working.
https://youtu.be/2Y3cSb99Dpohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200120/3f8102cd15dc278ebb35b8add9532892.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200120/f1ebe789cdff82acc9ec5772fce83e7b.jpg
crashkid85
20th January 2020, 15:28
Got my flat black valve cover back from the powder coater and installed 1/4 of my coilovers. More pics in my build thread
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49409484826_0c9c7c32e4_c.jpg
Kmier
20th January 2020, 22:39
Cleaned and 303d my top; wash, meguiars clay bar, polish and wax. It was 34F outside this afternoon, but I kept moving through the wash process and managed fine. With that said, it was a relief to move inside the garage after the wash.
Cleaned and vacuumed interior (nothing suspicious found behind the seats!).
My arms are falling off. Maybe it will stay clean until the rain comes back in a couple of days.
evil MS3
20th January 2020, 22:43
After getting the steering wheel installed this morning I decided to start to tackle the rough, 20 year old paint to see what I could get out of it. I washed with clean slate, clay barred, heavy compound then finishing polish with my DA. I finished the hood and about half way through the rest of the car. Paint still has blemishes (need a more aggressive pad/compound to get in deeper) but pleased with the results so far. I plan on cermaic coating after it's polished.
Here's a before reflection pic and an after. Also, having a quickjack makes detailing a car so much easier on the back (note: the side of the car in the pic has only had the compounding completed, not finishing polish)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/0fd59241ce26d320b73c7812b7334f6b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/31901e4e57e896cb4a5069c670c5e37b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/b9458d2a7260f21cd0c124012d50ac90.jpg
PatrickGSR94
20th January 2020, 23:44
Wow nice! What DA are you using? I have an old school Porter Cable 7424 (original version, not the updated higher power version) with the 8mm throw, and some 5" Lake Country pads. I tried Meg's 105/205 on yellow foam pads on my black hood, and while it did correct most of it, it took a lot of work/pressure. I hope to get a 15mm throw DA at some point, and some sort of microfiber cutting pads. Also want to try Jescar Correction Compound and Sonax Perfect Finish from Obsessed Garage.
spartantrap
21st January 2020, 01:10
Mentally preparing for a transmission replacement tomorrow night after work.... Ive done it enough with jack stands and hand tools it should be far easier with air tools and a lift; but Im still not ready, especially after what will be a 12 hour work day tomorrow... this is gonna be fun.....
evil MS3
21st January 2020, 06:48
Wow nice! What DA are you using? I have an old school Porter Cable 7424 (original version, not the updated higher power version) with the 8mm throw, and some 5" Lake Country pads. I tried Meg's 105/205 on yellow foam pads on my black hood, and while it did correct most of it, it took a lot of work/pressure. I hope to get a 15mm throw DA at some point, and some sort of microfiber cutting pads. Also want to try Jescar Correction Compound and Sonax Perfect Finish from Obsessed Garage.Nothing crazy. Just a Torqx DA. It does most of the job.
PatrickGSR94
21st January 2020, 11:05
still probably better than my near 20 year old PC 7424.
PatrickGSR94
21st January 2020, 11:06
Mentally preparing for a transmission replacement tomorrow night after work.... Ive done it enough with jack stands and hand tools it should be far easier with air tools and a lift; but Im still not ready, especially after what will be a 12 hour work day tomorrow... this is gonna be fun.....
Got a transmission jack available? I think it would be really easy with a lift and a trans jack. Hardest part for me was getting the thing lifted up into place after I changed the clutch.
spartantrap
21st January 2020, 14:01
Got a transmission jack available? I think it would be really easy with a lift and a trans jack. Hardest part for me was getting the thing lifted up into place after I changed the clutch.
Yup, my shop has a lot of tools. So itll be far easier; I just dont feel like doing it again, especially after a long work day
Now, it should be massively worth it, but still.....
qoheleth
21st January 2020, 19:21
Well, I finally took it in to the shop. The CEL has been on for four months, and the code says it's a leak in the vacuum line. I couldn't find the leak, so I took it in.
Today they called me and said the valve in the back needs to be replaced (I can't remember the name of the valve) and while we're at it I need new rear brakes. But we also learned that the PO had welded in the wrong catalytic converter. The input pipe is too big and the output too small. The man said the whole works will cost ~$950.
I ain't got $950! I don't know what to do. I told him to do the valve and the brakes and we'll wait a few months before replacing the CC. I'll have to save up. After all, I've been driving this car for seven years with the current CC, so let's hope it holds together for a while longer before it tears up the transmission, which is what the man said would happen.
Meanwhile, I'm going online to see what alternatives I can find.
DJJ
21st January 2020, 19:38
I've been driving this car for seven years with the current CC, so let's hope it holds together for a while longer before it tears up the transmission, which is what the man said would happen.
The catalytic converter is going to tear up the transmission? Maybe I'm misunderstanding but I don't see how that can happen.
PatrickGSR94
21st January 2020, 21:27
Well, I finally took it in to the shop. The CEL has been on for four months, and the code says it's a leak in the vacuum line. I couldn't find the leak, so I took it in.
Today they called me and said the valve in the back needs to be replaced (I can't remember the name of the valve) and while we're at it I need new rear brakes. But we also learned that the PO had welded in the wrong catalytic converter. The input pipe is too big and the output too small. The man said the whole works will cost ~$950.
I ain't got $950! I don't know what to do. I told him to do the valve and the brakes and we'll wait a few months before replacing the CC. I'll have to save up. After all, I've been driving this car for seven years with the current CC, so let's hope it holds together for a while longer before it tears up the transmission, which is what the man said would happen.
Meanwhile, I'm going online to see what alternatives I can find.
If you need a new cat, Rockauto has this one with mid pipe for a couple hundred bucks. It should bolt right up.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1056751&cc=1363744&jsn=2149
shoult
21st January 2020, 21:30
If you need a new cat, Rockauto has this one with mid pipe for a couple hundred bucks. It should bolt right up.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1056751&cc=1363744&jsn=2149
It does. I put one on my SC'd 02 and it works fine.
Lizardking0069
22nd January 2020, 11:57
Installed MeisterR coilovers. What height from the pinch welds do most people use? I heard about giving it rake from the rear.
clarkp4
22nd January 2020, 12:52
I think the MeisterR is pre-set at a good height as delivered. I installed my ZetaCRDs right out of the box and they were perfect. Left me with a 1/4" rake from back to front. I ended up with 12.75" in front and 13" in back measured from the center of the wheel hub up to the fender lip.
caverunner17
22nd January 2020, 17:27
Did both alternator and the accessory belt last night. Ended up taking off the intake manifold brace in order to loosen the alternator. Took way too long as the splash guard was held on by these stupid plastic bolts that didn't have a head so I have to break them off.
Anyone know the proper torque specs for everything? I kind of just tightened until I felt it was tight and didn't overdo anything.
Yup, my shop has a lot of tools. So itll be far easier; I just dont feel like doing it again, especially after a long work day
Now, it should be massively worth it, but still.....
Got it all done and this transmission is MUCH more quiet than the one it replaced.... very happy with the replacement; funny thing though, I believe I got an earlier 6 speed now. So Ill need to do something to remedy the sloppy shifter feel as I had to remove the bushing off of my shifter to make it work; eh, itll be sorted out
shoult
22nd January 2020, 18:28
Installed MeisterR coilovers. What height from the pinch welds do most people use? I heard about giving it rake from the rear.
Most here use center of wheel to fender lip as the measurement. On my 02 with VMaxx I run 12.25 Front and 12.75 rear.
Buddy Fey
22nd January 2020, 20:24
It does. I put one on my SC'd 02 and it works fine.
You used the Walker, correct? If so, I've found posts that it bolted up OK but moved the muffler outlet off-center. Also that the hanger rusted and fell off.
How long has yours been in use? Fit issues on initial install?
shoult
23rd January 2020, 09:24
You live in Memphis and are worried about rust?
It fits perfectly.
jamesr242
23rd January 2020, 16:07
Noice! Wish I would have kept my steering from my Mazdaspeed Protege. It was great.
The protege steering wheels will directly swap onto an NB miata and you can use the miata airbag. I know because Guardian Designs messed up with my wheel and used a protege core for some reason. The rear trim is different though, much to my annoyance. The dealer had hard time locating a new one but eventually they did.
PatrickGSR94
23rd January 2020, 16:59
You live in Memphis and are worried about rust?
It fits perfectly.
Cars around here can still have rust issues, depending on the model and how the undercarriage is made and/or protected (or not). Just nowhere near as bad as what I've seen from the northeast. For instance I still have the original 25-year old suspension bolts on my Integra that have been removed and reinstalled many times over the years. Have never broken any of them. But then some cars can develop the cancer around fender pinch welds and the like, if the factory undercoating starts to come off.
chiefmg
23rd January 2020, 20:38
Last time I autocrossed I used the larger front sway I have. When I swapped back to the MSM bar I found the larger one had been moving side to side, resulting in damage to the bushings. The larger bar does not have any stops to prevent this from happening. Solution was to source a couple of split collars to use as stops:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49431448643_721060157e_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49431448338_785857ff17_b.jpg
I bought the first one from Amazon for $7.29. It was the last one so waited a day or two to see if the stock came back up, but it was going to be 2-3 months before they were back in stock. After some searching found the same one on a different site, this time it was $28. Overall cost was $35 which isn't bad for a set of precision stainless collars. I'll post pictures of them installed once I get the bushings I have ordered.
More deliveries set for tomorrow, then the fun begins.
only1db
23rd January 2020, 21:25
Pulled it out for a drive to work. It put a smile on my face and thars exactly what the dr ordered.
PatrickGSR94
24th January 2020, 09:56
FINALLY got the transmission bolt and nut that's been missing off my car, that I ordered back in mid-December. It's that one longer bolt with a nut on it near the starter. Now I finally have a good excuse to get back under the car to see if there's any leaks from the back of the engine or gearbox since I installed the new RMS and oil pan lip seal over a month ago.
Growe58
24th January 2020, 14:01
I had to order an O2 sensor socket for a bum sensor on my wifes car and decided to pull the upstream on the Miata as well. I dont have a CEL or any problems but my mpg isnt quite what I expect and I thought it might be getting lazy. Its easy to remove and the internet suggests that an overnight soak in gasoline will clean it and since the internet is never wrong, I decided to give it a go.
I was unable to get the sensor to start turning with the heat shield in place so I removed the heat shield. Half the bolts were already sheared and I managed to shear all of the remaining except one. And after I removed the heat shield, I discovered that I HAD loosened the sensor already and didnt need to remove the heat shield after all. Doh!
After an overnight soak in the gas tank of my snowblower (the most convenient source of gasoline to hand), I reinstalled the sensor and took a short drive. One bolt seems to be enough to hold on the heat shield as I didnt notice any rattling. Whether the cleaning made any difference on the mpg remains to be seen. My impression was that I was able to start from a stop with less revving and clutch slippage, but I could have just been overlaying my hopes/expectations onto reality.
The drive that I took was to pick up a new reclining chair at Costco. Being a strictly car family, no SUV or pickup, moving larger items often calls for a convertible for its unlimited headroom. Actually my Triumph Spitfire does a lot of this work as it surprisingly has more interior space than the Miata but right now the hard top is on it and removing and replacing it would take close to an hour so the Miata got the call. Since its January, the better heater was appreciated as well.
crashkid85
24th January 2020, 14:10
I think the MeisterR is pre-set at a good height as delivered. I installed my ZetaCRDs right out of the box and they were perfect. Left me with a 1/4" rake from back to front. I ended up with 12.75" in front and 13" in back measured from the center of the wheel hub up to the fender lip.
I got the same ones. Those specs are about what Im shooting for. I still havent dropped the car back off the stands so hopefully I wont have to do too much adjusting. Did you get it all aligned? Did you go with a specific alignment? FM goodwin racing etc?
Lizardking0069
24th January 2020, 18:13
I think the MeisterR is pre-set at a good height as delivered. I installed my ZetaCRDs right out of the box and they were perfect. Left me with a 1/4" rake from back to front. I ended up with 12.75" in front and 13" in back measured from the center of the wheel hub up to the fender lip.
I have 12 in the front and 12 1/4 in the rear.
chiefmg
24th January 2020, 23:53
Finally got around to checking for a parasitic electrical drain. To do this, you connect a multimeter between a battery terminal and the cable out (I did it using the negative terminal to keep from worrying about any shorting issues) and then put the meter on the max amp scale (in my case this was 10 amps). You need to make sure nothing is turned on when you do this as you want to measure anything that shouldn't be there. For additional info see the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdIKNnwEjIs It is very thorough and should be easy for anyone to follow (even without any electrical background).
My result? A whopping 0 amp flow. Whatever I may have going on, there is nothing that is pulling down the battery in that manner. Might be looking at getting a replacement alternator after all.
So today I received a couple of packages:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49437250176_759589e223_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49437249916_1c7881d3d2_b.jpg
Unfortunately I think the brake master cylinder I received is for an ABS equipped car so it isn't going to work for me. I ordered a new/rebuilt one from Rock Auto to correct that problem. Just for sh*ts and grins I mounted up one of the front calipers and rotors to check wheel clearance. I am happy that it all looks good. No pictures until I get everything installed (patience is a virtue). Looks great though, the bigger Sport rotor really fills things up.
mx54life
25th January 2020, 00:42
So I decided to freshen up the look of my 99 valve cover with an MSM oil cap and some wrinkled black paint before put I it back....
pfk1106
25th January 2020, 18:33
^^^^^nice
caverunner17
26th January 2020, 00:26
Drained and filled my rear differential with Mobile 1 Synthetic and drain and filled my radiator.
Rear diff was dark black, probably the original fluid from 17 years and 90k miles ago.
Can't say I notice any difference in driving or in temps though after.
Mduff
26th January 2020, 19:35
Warm enough in Nova Scotia to test my rain rail to determine if it's the source of water in the trunk. Within seconds of pouring water along the top I had water on the rear shelf in three (3) locations. Proceeded to disassemble the rain rail and quickly discovered that a new rain rail is in my future.
wildyata
26th January 2020, 19:51
Drained and filled my rear differential with Mobile 1 Synthetic and drain and filled my radiator.
Rear diff was dark black, probably the original fluid from 17 years and 90k miles ago.
Can't say I notice any difference in driving or in temps though after.
I just did the same, except the fluid in mine was still honey-colored, so I guess it's been done fairly recently...as opposed to the oil filter. :eek:
https://i.imgur.com/jqlJUyxl.jpg
I just bought the car, after looking over the carfax and doing a little math...that filter has been on there for 20k+ miles. Jesus. :ohno:
Obviously I changed the oil and filter!
monkeylizard
26th January 2020, 20:20
Drove it for about 20 minutes with the top down. high 40's but the sun peeked out enough and with the heat on it was pretty nice.
Then I pulled the top windshield trim and driver's A-pillar*, ran wiring for my radar detector, soldered/shrink tubed the wiring to the fuse tap, and got it all buttoned up except for the ground wire. Rain started moving in so I had to move the Miata back into its spot to get the new black Jeep inside before the rain hit. I don't have enough room to work in the foot well with both vehicles in the garage, so I'll finish it up later.
*Cracked it...grrrrrrr! Oh well. The crack is clean and it all snapped back in place with the crack not noticeable unless you know it's there. I may get a replacement from Treasure Coast at some point, but it's low priority.
DMac
26th January 2020, 22:41
Finally buttoned up the interior and hooked up the battery to check things out. Cant wait to test everything out in the Spring. Hopefully I calibrated the speedo correctly.... I think the steering wheel came out good - airbag light goes off as it should.
Not shown are the funky LEDs my kids installed in the foot wells and behind the wind blocker :dunno:
https://i.postimg.cc/vTjyG8hQ/E479-B211-F05-D-4252-BCBC-FCF69648-C1-D5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
overdrivex
26th January 2020, 23:23
After getting the steering wheel installed this morning I decided to start to tackle the rough, 20 year old paint to see what I could get out of it. I washed with clean slate, clay barred, heavy compound then finishing polish with my DA. I finished the hood and about half way through the rest of the car. Paint still has blemishes (need a more aggressive pad/compound to get in deeper) but pleased with the results so far. I plan on cermaic coating after it's polished.
Here's a before reflection pic and an after. Also, having a quickjack makes detailing a car so much easier on the back (note: the side of the car in the pic has only had the compounding completed, not finishing polish)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/0fd59241ce26d320b73c7812b7334f6b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/31901e4e57e896cb4a5069c670c5e37b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/b9458d2a7260f21cd0c124012d50ac90.jpg
How do you like the quick jacks, and what all is needed to hook it up? After watching multiple mightycarmods episodes where they use them, I really want some now lol.
evil MS3
26th January 2020, 23:30
How do you like the quick jacks, and what all is needed to hook it up? After watching multiple mightycarmods episodes where they use them, I really want some now lol.Money well spent. Everything is included, nothing else needed(except some ATF or hydraulic fluid). Just some simple setup of putting some fittings on the hoses/ports, add some ATF to the reservoir and up the car goes.
It's pretty simple to use and after a couple useless you get the hang of setting it up pretty quick to lift the car. They store away easy too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200127/65afe9877fff2dce4e5e32df41ec43ee.jpg
overdrivex
27th January 2020, 03:17
Money well spent. Everything is included, nothing else needed(except some ATF or hydraulic fluid). Just some simple setup of putting some fittings on the hoses/ports, add some ATF to the reservoir and up the car goes.
It's pretty simple to use and after a couple useless you get the hang of setting it up pretty quick to lift the car. They store away easy too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200127/65afe9877fff2dce4e5e32df41ec43ee.jpg
Awesome thanks! They really seem like a great investment. It sure beats taking out a jack all the time.
evil MS3
27th January 2020, 07:08
Awesome thanks! They really seem like a great investment. It sure beats taking out a jack all the time.I will add, these ****ers are heavy lol So setting them up takes a little getting used to. I went with the 5000lb version as it allows me to use it on my two other cars as well. I had always wanted one and when Costco had it on super sale I couldn't pass it up. Got it for $899.99 in store for the 5000SLX.
wildyata
27th January 2020, 08:22
Finally buttoned up the interior and hooked up the battery to check things out. Cant wait to test everything out in the Spring. Hopefully I calibrated the speedo correctly.... I think the steering wheel came out good - airbag light goes off as it should.
Not shown are the funky LEDs my kids installed in the foot wells and behind the wind blocker :dunno:
https://i.postimg.cc/vTjyG8hQ/E479-B211-F05-D-4252-BCBC-FCF69648-C1-D5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Guages and wheel look awesome!
PatrickGSR94
27th January 2020, 11:36
Finally buttoned up the interior and hooked up the battery to check things out. Can’t wait to test everything out in the Spring. Hopefully I calibrated the speedo correctly.... I think the steering wheel came out good - airbag light goes off as it should.
Not shown are the funky LEDs my kids installed in the foot wells and behind the wind blocker :dunno:
https://i.postimg.cc/vTjyG8hQ/E479-B211-F05-D-4252-BCBC-FCF69648-C1-D5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
How well could you see the gauges before with the original wheel, and how well can you see them now? When I sit in my normal position, the OEM wheel barely touches the top edge of the gauges with my normal line of sight. I'm afraid that a wheel like that would obscure the area around 3K-4K RPM on the (stock) tach and the 70-80 MPH area on the speedo.
rmischnick
27th January 2020, 11:39
How well could you see the gauges before with the original wheel, and how well can you see them now? When I sit in my normal position, the OEM wheel barely touches the top edge of the gauges with my normal line of sight. I'm afraid that a wheel like that would obscure the area around 3K-4K RPM on the (stock) tach and the 70-80 MPH area on the speedo.
Just installed a Momo 350mm and it didn't impact my gauge viewing at all FWIW. I'm 5'11" with no seat mods, seat is probably 1 or 2 detents from all the way back.
rmischnick
27th January 2020, 11:46
Finally installed the Spec-D halos after giving up on restoring my original lights (several attempts). Sure the craftsmanship is not top notch but they look amazing and give the car a much more modern look! If the seals or LED's ever fail I will probably paint my original housings black, use the new lens from the spec D lights and get higher quality LED halos to retrofit into the original housings, but for now I couldn't be happier. Its a shame I will have to wait until spring to get a full car shot:sad:
PS - left the 3 top eye lid LED's disconnected (a little too ricey for me) and don't plan on covering them as they mostly blend into the housing unless you are looking for them.
PatrickGSR94
27th January 2020, 11:49
Finally installed the Spec-D halos after giving up on restoring my original lights (several attempts). Sure the craftsmanship is not top notch but they look amazing and give the car a much more modern look! If the seals or LED's ever fail I will probably paint my original housings black, use the new lens from the spec D lights and get higher quality LED halos to retrofit into the original housings, but for now I couldn't be happier. Its a shame I will have to wait until spring to get a full car shot:sad:
PS - left the 3 top eye lid LED's disconnected (a little too ricey for me).
Biggest question I would have is what type of projector that uses. Some are good and some are not so good. I remember the old Denji projector headlights for 92-95 Honda Civics back in the day, which were notoriously awful for light output because they used H3 projectors, which are normally designed for fog lights.
rmischnick
27th January 2020, 12:01
Biggest question I would have is what type of projector that uses. Some are good and some are not so good. I remember the old Denji projector headlights for 92-95 Honda Civics back in the day, which were notoriously awful for light output because they used H3 projectors, which are normally designed for fog lights.
Ya honestly I'm not too sure, from a glance the projectors seems to look very similar to whats on the OEM housings. On the website it says they are made by a OEM supplier (and DOT approved) so I would hope they would use the right type of projector but obviously that could be BS. They seemed to have decent output when I first turned them on in the garage (good cut off also) but I guess I will find out when I get on the road in the spring time. I had the DDM tuning HID kit with my stock headlamps, but the interface to the Spec-D low beams is different (H1 vs 9006), so I think I will have to order different style bulbs if I want to retain those.
PatrickGSR94
27th January 2020, 12:29
I bet these would work nicely: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h1-morimoto-xb-hid.html
rmischnick
27th January 2020, 12:46
I bet these would work nicely: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h1-morimoto-xb-hid.html
Perfect, I'll check em out!
Warhammer
27th January 2020, 14:31
Biggest question I would have is what type of projector that uses. Some are good and some are not so good. I remember the old Denji projector headlights for 92-95 Honda Civics back in the day, which were notoriously awful for light output because they used H3 projectors, which are normally designed for fog lights.
I took a chance and installed those same Spec-D lights about a year ago. They have been surprisingly good. The cutoff is sharp with no scatter and they hold their aim very well. For driving at night, they area huge improvement over the original NB2 lights. I also left the 3 little eyebrow LEDs off. Too ricey... and that's saying a lot, considering the rest of my car!
Orangello
27th January 2020, 17:11
Last night I realized that I had refilled my shifter turret with Redline gear oil when I changed out the destroyed plastic bushing for the bronze one, not redline MTL. I ordered the unicorn tears to refill it and the transmission last night. That should be a fun weekend project.
I can't remember for sure but don't think the turret fluid actually mixes with what's in the transmission.
evil MS3
27th January 2020, 17:12
Last night I realized that I refilled my shifter turret with Redline gear oil, not redline MTL. I ordered the unicorn tears to refill it and the transmission last night. That should be a fun weekend project.
I can't remember for sure but don't think the turret fluid actually mixes with what's in the tranny.It doesn't
Orangello
27th January 2020, 17:21
It doesn't
Thanks!
I guess it will just be less smooth shifting until the weekend.
monkeylizard
27th January 2020, 17:23
and that's saying a lot, considering the rest of my car!
When Warhammer says something's too ricey . . .
:rofl:
PatrickGSR94
27th January 2020, 18:53
Last night I realized that I had refilled my shifter turret with Redline gear oil when I changed out the destroyed plastic bushing for the bronze one, not redline MTL. I ordered the unicorn tears to refill it and the transmission last night. That should be a fun weekend project.
I can't remember for sure but don't think the turret fluid actually mixes with what's in the transmission.
5 speed gearbox? NB2 6 speed doesn't have a separate turret and the fluid all mixes together, from what I understand.
Orangello
27th January 2020, 19:25
5 speed gearbox? NB2 6 speed doesn't have a separate turret and the fluid all mixes together, from what I understand.
Yup, the 5 speed is what mine has.
Gort
27th January 2020, 20:39
You can run anything from sewing machine oil to Crisco in the 5-speed's turret and not have any issues.
Orangello
27th January 2020, 21:56
You can run anything from sewing machine oil to Crisco in the 5-speed's turret and not have any issues.
[smacks forehead] Just ordered three quarts from the unicorn slaughterhouse.
Unusualdesigner
27th January 2020, 22:49
You can run anything from sewing machine oil to Crisco in the 5-speed's turret and not have any issues.
I used to use SylGlide in all my 5spd turrets.
Warhammer
27th January 2020, 22:55
[smacks forehead] Just ordered three quarts from the unicorn slaughterhouse.
I don't think they kill the unicorns. They just show them the final scene of "Rudy" over and over, then collect the tears.
DMac
27th January 2020, 23:55
How well could you see the gauges before with the original wheel, and how well can you see them now? When I sit in my normal position, the OEM wheel barely touches the top edge of the gauges with my normal line of sight. I'm afraid that a wheel like that would obscure the area around 3K-4K RPM on the (stock) tach and the 70-80 MPH area on the speedo.
Havent driven yet, but I can see everything ok. Seat is one setting from the back. I fit the Miata pretty good though (long legs, but short torso). I did a foamectomy last fall but found the lower seating position wasnt worth the loss of comfort, so I reversed it after I put the car in the garage for the winter.
ElmerFud
28th January 2020, 08:01
Haven’t driven yet, but I can see everything ok. Seat is one setting from the back. I fit the Miata pretty good though (long legs, but short torso). I did a foamectomy last fall but found the lower seating position wasn’t worth the loss of comfort, so I reversed it after I put the car in the garage for the winter.
I'm 6' 2" and fit so much better after doing the seat foamectomy and taking that piece and using it as a lumbar cushion. That and removing the dead pedal rest, along with the gas pedal modification, removing the sunshades, going to a small rear-view mirror and removing the steering wheel shims made it so much more comfortable to drive long distances.
Orangello
28th January 2020, 23:23
I don't think they kill the unicorns. They just show them the final scene of "Rudy" over and over, then collect the tears.
https://www.uselessthingstobuy.com/product/canned-unicorn-meat/
PatrickGSR94
29th January 2020, 09:51
Finally after about 6 weeks I've put ~750 miles of city driving on my new clutch, as recommended by Exedy (no highway driving since that doesn't use the clutch much at all). So yesterday I took it up on the interstate and wound it out a bit on the on-ramp. I'm still a little nervous about totally going WOT, since that's what killed the last clutch. Although I'm pretty sure that last one was some Chinese no-name Amazon special.
MX5AGAIN
29th January 2020, 11:46
I don't think they kill the unicorns. They just show them the final scene of "Rudy" over and over, then collect the tears.
https://www.hallmark.com/dw/image/v2/AALB_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-hallmark-master/default/dw32405be4/images/finished-goods/Unicorns-Late-for-Noahs-Ark-Funny-Birthday-Card_369ZZB9976_01.jpg?sfrm=jpg
mcukrow
29th January 2020, 12:35
Painted the exhaust heat shield with flameproof paint. Realized. how ugly it way after painting the valve cover! Then took it out for a fun pic I have been meaning to take for some time now...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/aacaf133b48351036fcd79314339340f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/beb20d40524e4fce2c3061379c2d7de0.jpg
PatrickGSR94
29th January 2020, 12:56
haha saw that pic on Reddit. :) I'm trying to figure out what to do with my intake manifold now, because my black VC and silver heat shield makes the IM look pretty bad!
Orangello
29th January 2020, 19:32
I hear that lady in the shoe was a lot of fun back in the day. ;)
chiefmg
29th January 2020, 19:45
After more research, it appears I received the master/booster from a MSM which has ABS (despite my telling the recycler that I didn't want ABS). I then managed to order the wrong master from Rock Auto so that one went back and I'm now waiting on the replacement.
Received the new front sway bushings the other day. Slight size difference between the new and original as seen here:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461224203_653eaba8d8_b.jpg
Shouldn't be an issue though.
It was a bit warmer today so went to the garage to start my brake swap. Front went on without too much trouble in about 1/2 hour. The rear though was a bigger PITA. I tried bending the splash guard but had no luck so had to cut it down some. Didn't get a picture of that, will do so when I install the other side. The rubber seal for the caliper hinge pin in the back didn't want to go on with the caliper in place, so I removed it and put the seal on the caliper (it was easier to put it in the bracket side in place).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461710741_ea831aff96_b.jpg
I had cleaned/lubed the hubs the last time I did the brakes, there was some corrosion present in spite of that:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461226088_70d2d7edb6_b.jpg
A little work with a wire brush and then lubed them again:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461941557_d5a9562b15_b.jpg
Driver's side is done except for bleeding, will finish up tomorrow. For comparison here is the difference between the 1.8 brakes and the Sport brakes.
Front:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461228658_ab8a8bc3f1_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461940242_74fe2d0f10_b.jpg
Rear:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461711521_5701b4039e_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461225533_89738db74c_b.jpg
One thing to note with the coated calipers, it's a good idea to run any fasteners through the holes before trying to install on the car. There was a little bit of overspray, just enough to make it difficult to get the bolts started otherwise.
PatrickGSR94
30th January 2020, 11:06
That rear caliper piston boot looks a bit jacked up. Did you straighten it out before installing? Usually just requires something like a pick or small screwdriver to slip in there to burp air out of the boot.
rmischnick
30th January 2020, 11:12
That rear caliper piston boot looks a bit jacked up. Did you straighten it out before installing? Usually just requires something like a pick or small screwdriver to slip in there to burp air out of the boot.
Ya looks like the seal lip is folded over (no bueno). I saw a trick on a youtube video where you put the seal on the first part of the piston that goes into the caliper and then slide it across you slide the piston in rather than sliding the piston in first and sliding the boot over the top edge.
chiefmg
30th January 2020, 22:54
That rear caliper piston boot looks a bit jacked up. Did you straighten it out before installing? Usually just requires something like a pick or small screwdriver to slip in there to burp air out of the boot.
Ya looks like the seal lip is folded over (no bueno). I saw a trick on a youtube video where you put the seal on the first part of the piston that goes into the caliper and then slide it across you slide the piston in rather than sliding the piston in first and sliding the boot over the top edge.
Good eyes. Yes, that problem has been corrected.
Finished the brake caliper/rotor install today. The cutting of the passenger side rear shield went much better, largely due to cutting in the direction that my aviation snips were made to cut.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49466885137_61f14c145d_b.jpg
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After the cutting:
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I'm not showing what the driver's side looks like. It's pretty easy to just push back the shields on the front wheels to get the clearance needed. Whenever I replace the wheel bearings I'll get the correct shields and install those.
My oldest came over to help me get things bled. Hoping to get out tomorrow and bed in the new pads.
caverunner17
31st January 2020, 03:09
Wrapped my center console with Avery Gunmetal Vinyl. Makes the cabin a lot brighter. Took probably 2 hours to do.
https://i.imgur.com/NvASmDC.jpg
Kmier
1st February 2020, 12:31
Not my car, but I followed an ND RF for a couple of miles on the highway yesterday. I had to chuckle to myself when a Camry pulled even with it for a minute - thats when it struck me how small it is! Sloping sides and skinny tires - continually reminding me of the old Opel GT from the rear view. And Im ok with that, although the club convert will be the one for me.
atli126
1st February 2020, 14:03
Got a big huge 12579 magnaflow muffler for my 3 inch turbo back exhaust. It's huge! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/e51590b5cc8a243d67140e9ee28ecb7b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/c4493266e87c186d8e36b48b6db7b3cd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/e75ce7b9fd782bd56548aa3bb0f99df9.jpg
PatrickGSR94
1st February 2020, 15:28
That's satin? It looked polished to me...
MiataBee
2nd February 2020, 01:46
I finished a NB2 header swap and replaced the heater hoses. Couldnt get them off without cutting them.
Jitsuka
2nd February 2020, 05:22
That's satin? It looked polished to me...Polished would be a full-on mirror finish. While this is a bright finish, it still looks slightly brushed, so it's satin.
rmischnick
2nd February 2020, 17:51
Removed the soft line and curly Q clutch lines, decided I didn't want to use the 65" clutch line from Goodwin (kept the oem hard line), ordered the 22" and then installed a new master and slave cylinder from their kit.
Also removed all 4 rotors to be replaced and will start rebuilding the calipers this week. Glued ebay 3D printed dip stick handle to my broken OEM dip stick (hoping it can withstand the heat, we'll see). Looking forward to the improved pedal feel for both the clutch and brakes, as well as refreshed braking system.
Finally, decided to clean out the front fenders "while I was down there". Was surprised how much was stuck in there, glad I did it.
Very successful weekend overall.
PS - Posted the 65" braided stainless steel clutch line in the "For sale" section for a slight discount (open package).
amptramp
3rd February 2020, 20:00
Drove it! I run it about every two weeks to keep the battery charged in salt season and even with our warm temperatures today it seemed to have a little difficulty starting, so I do not intend to extend that period.
evil MS3
3rd February 2020, 20:05
Still working away at the Miata's paint. Almost done with the finishing polish stage so I can put a coating over it. It's a lot of work for a $700 race car but it's gonna be pretty when it's done [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/35b8be3013f50f53a9127e1149b711c7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/45883fc748cb0bb0e5c0d30b1a1a5438.jpg
DJJ
3rd February 2020, 22:04
^^^^ A good reflection on your skills. Nice work. :thumbs:
only1db
3rd February 2020, 22:20
I unplugged the automatic antenna. That thing is so tall it makes the car look like an a damn rc car. Lol
evil MS3
3rd February 2020, 22:23
I unplugged the automatic antenna. That thing is so tall it makes the car look like an a damn rc car. LolAlong those lines... My manual antenna snapped off [emoji17]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/4f0769447730cc6ea10662183e3bb99f.jpg
Helitech
3rd February 2020, 23:28
Finished removing all the parts I wanted off the first Miata that we ever owned. 2001, car was set up perfect for street and AutoX. It was totalled twice in 11 months! The 2nd time I considered it an omen....so off to the crusher it goes! Sad to see it go....325290
clarkp4
3rd February 2020, 23:37
Got my new NB1 fog lights from 4 Wheel Parts installed with Lamin-X yellow film.
https://i.imgur.com/mdUETjc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CPNyNql.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oqAqBHj.jpg
http://bit.ly/36VhTX3 is the link to the Hella lights on 4 Wheel Parts. $38 each.
Kmier
4th February 2020, 05:15
Finished removing all the parts I wanted off the first Miata that we ever owned. 2001, car was set up perfect for street and AutoX. It was totalled twice in 11 months! The 2nd time I considered it an omen....so off to the crusher it goes! Sad to see it go....325290
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/e03d9b00d36c5bd803f72d14775a294a.jpg
MiataBee
4th February 2020, 16:18
Got my new NB1 fog lights from 4 Wheel Parts installed with Lamin-X yellow film.
https://i.imgur.com/mdUETjc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CPNyNql.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oqAqBHj.jpg
http://bit.ly/36VhTX3 is the link to the Hella lights on 4 Wheel Parts. $38 each.
Were these a direct fit or did you need to do any work for mounting/wiring?
clarkp4
4th February 2020, 19:19
MiataBee, here is a link to my more detailed description:
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=710579
Suffice to say, yes, they are exact copies of the Mazda part except for the way the adjusting screw mounts. I just swapped the adjustment screw from my old lights into the ball / socket on the new lights.
You must re-use the end caps from your old fog lights. These allow you to just plug right into the existing fog light connector.
MiataBee
4th February 2020, 19:21
MiataBee, here is a link to my more detailed description:
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=710579
Suffice to say, yes, they are exact copies of the Mazda part except for the way the adjusting screw mounts. I just swapped the adjustment screw from my old lights into the ball / socket on the new lights.
You must re-use the end caps from your old fog lights. These allow you to just plug right into the existing fog light connector.
Thanks for the info! Ill do this sometime. These dont melt like the factory ones right?
richbrown.acc97
5th February 2020, 14:18
Just finished a 3 day job of replacing the fuel injectors, cam seals, crank seal, rear cap seal, spark plugs and cleaned the throttle body and upper intake manifold. That one hole in the manifold everyone claims to get clogged only had less than a 1/8" opening. Holy cow! What a difference:jump:. Engine runs smooth and more powerful than before. Didn't realize how bad she was getting. No codes before, but she had hard time starting. Cranking was normal, but firing up took too long. Oil leaks from seals never replaced at previous TB and WP 40K ago. After test run, cleaned and degreased the engine bay and crud from under the engine. Before re-installing the Intake manifold and Valve cover, painted them with VHT black wrinkle finish with red lettering and stainless steel bolts.
Kim's_zummzmm
5th February 2020, 15:24
Took it for a drive to see if the CEL would come back on. It didn't. :D Nice sunny (but cold) day so I had to do a photo shoot. :D
https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/myhrdly/Miata/EE9C0888-36A2-4388-9DE1-184E1F52B639_zps5zyprrb8.jpeg (https://s106.photobucket.com/user/myhrdly/media/Miata/EE9C0888-36A2-4388-9DE1-184E1F52B639_zps5zyprrb8.jpeg.html)
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https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/myhrdly/Miata/01BE08D0-AA54-4807-B9BC-420D20654346_zpsji7rl6ru.jpeg (https://s106.photobucket.com/user/myhrdly/media/Miata/01BE08D0-AA54-4807-B9BC-420D20654346_zpsji7rl6ru.jpeg.html)
Unfortunately, I didn't think about washing the bird poop off before I went on the drive. LOL
https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/myhrdly/Miata/EF8DC614-16CA-4BF8-9F44-C096F5362B0E_zpsk9dfmfcx.jpeg (https://s106.photobucket.com/user/myhrdly/media/Miata/EF8DC614-16CA-4BF8-9F44-C096F5362B0E_zpsk9dfmfcx.jpeg.html)
carlrf
5th February 2020, 15:40
Just finished a 3 day job of replacing the fuel injectors, cam seals, crank seal, rear cap seal, spark plugs and cleaned the throttle body and upper intake manifold. That one hole in the manifold everyone claims to get clogged only had less than a 1/8" opening. Holy cow! What a difference:jump:. Engine runs smooth and more powerful than before. Didn't realize how bad she was getting. No codes before, but she had hard time starting. Cranking was normal, but firing up took too long. Oil leaks from seals never replaced at previous TB and WP 40K ago. After test run, cleaned and degreased the engine bay and crud from under the engine. Before re-installing the Intake manifold and Valve cover, painted them with VHT black wrinkle finish with red lettering and stainless steel bolts.
Is the intake removal and install as difficult as many claim?
SquarePeg
5th February 2020, 15:52
I unplugged the automatic antenna. That thing is so tall it makes the car look like an a damn rc car. Lol
You can get a fixed angled stubby attenna to replace the OEM unit. Check with Moss Miata.
shoult
5th February 2020, 20:53
Is the intake removal and install as difficult as many claim?
It depends on what you mean by intake removal....
Removing the upper half from the bottom half is not too bad. You can completely clean the upper and MOSTLY clean the bottom half as well. But removing the bottom half from the engine is a PITA. But you also can't quite completely clean everything without removing it.
Juppy
6th February 2020, 07:57
And I'm today gave my MX-5 new Subwoofer :)
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Album (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLdYw5W)
monkeylizard
6th February 2020, 09:46
Very nice! That's looks professional. Good work.
Skyline3Way4Eva
6th February 2020, 10:02
Yeah that finished product looks great, I'm guessing you've built boxes before ;)
Juppy
6th February 2020, 10:17
Thank You Guys!
This is my second bass-box. First one was made of plywood. It is on a first photo. And this one is second. And first of Fiberglas.
I didn't do nothing like this before.
Kmier
6th February 2020, 15:12
And I'm today gave my MX-5 new Subwoofer :)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49496620937_c397b97982_z.jpg
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Album (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLdYw5W)
Nice work! Will you put some form of protection on the speaker so things dont go sliding into it?
kallsop
6th February 2020, 20:04
UPS delivered my new seat so I can install it next week along with harnesses.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-QntNFxR/0/fbd51cc6/L/20200206_162124-L.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Misc/i-QntNFxR/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-kKZHDxJ/1/32445ab7/M/20200206_170006-M.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Misc/i-kKZHDxJ/A)
CMMCK
7th February 2020, 22:44
I took a day off from work and drove to our beach house in Ocean City, MD. We're having some renovations done and I wanted to speak with the contractor while he was on site. We bought the house last year, but this is the first time the Miata has made the trip. It's about 140 miles. It rained hard, then there were high winds, lather, rinse, repeat. But hey, a Miata road trip can't be bad.
carlrf
7th February 2020, 23:38
It depends on what you mean by intake removal....
Removing the upper half from the bottom half is not too bad. You can completely clean the upper and MOSTLY clean the bottom half as well. But removing the bottom half from the engine is a PITA. But you also can't quite completely clean everything without removing it.
Thanks, that helps! I am looking at pulling a '92 1.6 head due to head gasket oil leak and trying to get a picture of what I am in for. Maybe I can remove the head with intake attached?
badcatt
8th February 2020, 00:36
I was going to do brakes on my NB today. Until I found out the nice looking slotted and drilled rotors were for a standard brakes Miata mine has the heavy duty(hard suspension) ones. So I have to return this set to Rock Auto and wait for the correct ones. But I did find the correct ones at Summit Racing for the same price but with free shipping.
mwrohde
8th February 2020, 16:08
I replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders because the slave was leaking. I'm not gonna lie - getting the new slave in was a colossal pita. It was really difficult getting both hands in there to get both bolts and the hydraulic line all aligned properly. I swore at it savagely multiple times to no avail. Then I told it, "My Toyota wouldn't treat me this way." Everything was buttoned up within 10 minutes after that.
Kim's_zummzmm
8th February 2020, 18:49
Cleaned up my headlights. Sadly I forgot to take before pics, so here is a pic of it that kind of shows how they were yellowing.
https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/myhrdly/Miata/EF8DC614-16CA-4BF8-9F44-C096F5362B0E_zpsk9dfmfcx.jpeg (https://s106.photobucket.com/user/myhrdly/media/Miata/EF8DC614-16CA-4BF8-9F44-C096F5362B0E_zpsk9dfmfcx.jpeg.html)
This is right after cleaning them.
https://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/myhrdly/Miata/94E838D9-1162-4F88-B579-5CAE07A16996_zpsyotvsmvj.jpeg (https://s106.photobucket.com/user/myhrdly/media/Miata/94E838D9-1162-4F88-B579-5CAE07A16996_zpsyotvsmvj.jpeg.html)
I used Wipe New headlight restorer.
kallsop
8th February 2020, 22:56
Had some fun in the sun at Chuckwalla Raceway.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GtvPM8G/0/33d0ac7f/L/i-GtvPM8G-L.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Chuckwalla-2020/n-Gqbk9z/i-GtvPM8G/A)
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Warhammer
9th February 2020, 01:26
I figured out how to fit a full-sized wheel and tire in the trunk of an NB.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49508325688_4824a5e12c_4k.jpg
That's right, all you need to do is have a blowout at 75mph, and what's left of your tire will tuck into the trunk nicely! I've had plenty of flats in my life, but this was the first time I experienced a blowout while at speed. I'm just thankful it was a rear tire and not a front!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49508325793_641a6fa921_4k.jpg
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Thankfully, there was no damage to the wheel. The tires are less than a year old and have plenty of tread left. I'm guessing I may have hit something that cut the tire and then it failed while I was driving. I don't recall hitting anything, but I had just been driving through an industrial area, so I might have hit a piece of metal and not realized it.
Oh well, looks like a pair of new tires is on my shopping list. I'm thinking about getting something a bit wider so the tires are more square with no stretch.
chiefmg
9th February 2020, 10:07
I figured out how to fit a full-sized wheel and tire in the trunk of an NB.
That's right, all you need to do is have a blowout at 75mph, and what's left of your tire will tuck into the trunk nicely! I've had plenty of flats in my life, but this was the first time I experienced a blowout while at speed. I'm just thankful it was a rear tire and not a front!
Thankfully, there was no damage to the wheel. The tires are less than a year old and have plenty of tread left. I'm guessing I may have hit something that cut the tire and then it failed while I was driving. I don't recall hitting anything, but I had just been driving through an industrial area, so I might have hit a piece of metal and not realized it.
Oh well, looks like a pair of new tires is on my shopping list. I'm thinking about getting something a bit wider so the tires are more square with no stretch.
Damn, that's scary. Glad you are ok.
Meditation
9th February 2020, 10:28
a blowout at 75mph,
I've never seen a tire come apart like that, which wasn't rubbing on some suspension component. That is frightening, have a peek under the car and check the other rear tire for unusual wear?
Buddy Fey
9th February 2020, 10:48
Had some fun in the sun at Chuckwalla Raceway.
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-J2V8NDT/0/c061ea73/L/i-J2V8NDT-L.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Chuckwalla-2020/n-Gqbk9z/i-J2V8NDT/A)
What's the deck lid spoiler on your car?
kallsop
9th February 2020, 11:28
What's the deck lid spoiler on your car?
It's a carbon fiber ducktail spoiler that I got from Togue Run about 6 years ago. They are no longer in business, but there have been some fiberglass versions on ebay in the last couple of years.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-rTJ2qf2/0/1b5a0728/M/spoiler%20%283%29-M.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Misc/i-rTJ2qf2/A)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-H53C9sM/0/40d79417/M/spoiler%20%281%29-M.jpg (https://kevinallsop.smugmug.com/Misc/i-H53C9sM/A)
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Rodan
9th February 2020, 11:36
Had some fun in the sun at Chuckwalla Raceway.
Perfect time of year for Chuckwalla! :thumbs:
I've had the NA apart welding in a drop floor. We'll be out at AMP in a couple of weeks.
Warhammer
9th February 2020, 12:22
Damn, that's scary. Glad you are ok.
Thanks!
I've never seen a tire come apart like that, which wasn't rubbing on some suspension component. That is frightening, have a peek under the car and check the other rear tire for unusual wear?
I'm going to get under there and check things out for sure!
shoult
9th February 2020, 12:37
I replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders because the slave was leaking. I'm not gonna lie - getting the new slave in was a colossal pita. It was really difficult getting both hands in there to get both bolts and the hydraulic line all aligned properly. I swore at it savagely multiple times to no avail. Then I told it, "My Toyota wouldn't treat me this way." Everything was buttoned up within 10 minutes after that.
Thread the hydraulic line in FIRST loosely. THEN attach the slave to the trans. Then tighten and pressure bleed.
gatoradeboy
9th February 2020, 13:25
My headlights were a hazy yellow mess, so I decided to restore my headlights and while I had the headlight out, painted the chrome interior to graphite color. Also covered them with 3M film to protect them.
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cduplain
9th February 2020, 15:33
My headlights were a hazy yellow mess, so I decided to restore my headlights and while I had the headlight out, painted the chrome interior to graphite color. Also covered them with 3M film to protect them.
325714
Looks great! I love the darker color.
DJJ
9th February 2020, 15:51
I always wanted an electric telescopic fishing pole and suddenly realized that the antenna on my little sporty car would fit the bill. Now I just have to figure out how to mount the reel. Meanwhile, I put one of those rubber thingies from Moss on the car so the radio (that I never listen to) still works.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1059/4393681/24806198/414380024.jpg
And changed the vents. You've all seen these type vents by now so just ignore this part. I think I want the silver rings back. Gotta figure out how to do that.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1059/4393681/24806198/414380025.jpg
kallsop
9th February 2020, 16:25
Perfect time of year for Chuckwalla! :thumbs:
I've had the NA apart welding in a drop floor. We'll be out at AMP in a couple of weeks.
I'll see you guys there. Should have my seat and harness in by then.
rmischnick
9th February 2020, 16:29
Tore down, rebuilt, and painted my calipers. Threw on some new centric rotors, hawk HPS pads and stainless steel lines from Flyin Miata. Fresh brakes this spring!
sholzy
9th February 2020, 17:02
Changed oil and rotated tires. After that, dropped the top and went out for lunch, then went for a nice, 75*, blue sky drive.
Issqfish
9th February 2020, 17:03
I installed Cincycaddy's LED interior light kit. It was fairly easy except for wiring the hot lead. Not much room under the drivers side dash ( I removed the drivers seat) and neither of the supplied vampire clips worked. I ended up splicing/soldering the wire.
Issqfish
9th February 2020, 17:06
Also installed some Eclipse vents I've had for a couple of years
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96Formula6spd
9th February 2020, 17:28
Got it back on the road. I had got two bad wheel bearings from Road Atlanta in December. I changed the rear last week only to find on the test drive I did not have the axle seated back into the diff and damaged the threads on the axle. After finding that a spare junk axle went right in I got a used axle. That one seated right in.
Also found my original front hub on the passenger side went out. Well more like the grease seal had failed and water had gotten in. Changed that with my last spare and no more bad wheel bearings for now. Time to hit the junkyard as two 100k cars have shown up and they need to donate their front hubs to the spare pile.
Now that the Miata is back on the road I can tear down the daily driver Svt Focus and do inner and outer tie rods plus figure out whatever is clunking in the front. Sounds like its going to fall apart. Its just got the 196k worn suspension problems.
mwrohde
9th February 2020, 21:45
Thread the hydraulic line in FIRST loosely. THEN attach the slave to the trans. Then tighten and pressure bleed.
I did that. It still was really hard to get lined up.
rmischnick
10th February 2020, 10:37
Also installed some Eclipse vents I've had for a couple of years
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Anyone know the PN for these? Want some desperately but every time I find some they are sold out. Would like to check carpart.com etc.
PatrickGSR94
10th February 2020, 12:03
Anyone know the PN for these? Want some desperately but every time I find some they are sold out. Would like to check carpart.com etc.
Suggest using Jeep Commander vents instead, which can be installed easily with no modifications like the Eclipse vents require. I got a set off eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2010-Jeep-Commander-Air-Vents-4-air-vents-dark-slate-grey/202807068530?hash=item2f383e4772:g:A3AAAOSw8T9dsfb y
clarkp4
10th February 2020, 15:29
Finally installed the CSF 2-row radiator from Good-Win Racing along with some new Mishimoto hoses.
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PatrickGSR94
10th February 2020, 15:43
Did you have to trim any of your OE fan shrouds to make them fit with the thicker radiator? I had to in a couple of places on mine. My car actually had some crappy aftermarket fan on the driver side when I bought it, I guess because they thought the OE fan wouldn't fit. But I got an OE fan from the local Miata salvage yard and made it fit just fine with a little trimming.
clarkp4
10th February 2020, 16:29
PatrickGSR94, I only had to cut a small semi-circle out of the driver's side fan shroud so it would clear the lower radiator hose - maybe about 1/3 of a half-dollar sized circle.
I also popped out the fan shroud nuts from the stock radiator, threaded them onto the fan shroud bolts and cut 1/8" off of the fan shroud bolts then back-chased the threads. The stock bolts are just a bit too long and they bottom out in the CSF radiator before they're tight. I just cut mine off because I didn't want a stack of washers there to take up space and I didn't want to go to the hardware store for new bolts.
Kim's_zummzmm
10th February 2020, 18:03
I got tired on waiting on the hubby, so today I changed my plugs myself. LOL It's not that I didn't know how to do it, I just didn't really want to do it. It was a piece of cake to do, just a little hard on the old back bending over to get to them. LOL
The old plugs were do to come out, that is for sure. 2 were at gapped at about 52 and the other 2 were a little over 60.
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Can't wait to take it to work tomorrow to see if it made any improvements. Then Wed. or Thursday I will take it over to hopefully get a smog done. :D
samhain00
10th February 2020, 18:45
I got tired on waiting on the hubby, so today I changed my plugs myself. LOL It's not that I didn't know how to do it, I just didn't really want to do it. It was a piece of cake to do, just a little hard on the old back bending over to get to them. LOL
The old plugs were do to come out, that is for sure. 2 were at gapped at about 52 and the other 2 were a little over 60.
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Can't wait to take it to work tomorrow to see if it made any improvements. Then Wed. or Thursday I will take it over to hopefully get a smog done. :D
They dont look too bad though. Good thing they're cheap
MiataBee
11th February 2020, 01:33
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monkeylizard
11th February 2020, 10:06
^^
Because there's not quite enough blue in the 10AE from the factory. :thumbs:
MiataBee
11th February 2020, 10:42
^^
Because there's not quite enough blue in the 10AE from the factory. :thumbs:
Haha I know. Yet Im still dying to add cobalt blue seatbelts to my car.
SquarePeg
13th February 2020, 15:49
New brakes up front, with one of the Powerstop kits and Goodrich stainless brake lines.
I also fixed a niggling little coolant leak. I changed out the oring on the hard return pipe under the exhaust manifold. Now the only thing I smell when I lift the hood on a hot motor is the oil leaking from the VC gasket, onto the header. I bought a new VC gasket from Priority when I ordered the hose kit, so it's the next project.
I replaced the front hubs with a set of Centrics I got from Goodwin, while I had everything tore apart. I'm good for another 120k.
Skyline3Way4Eva
13th February 2020, 16:51
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What's the 'Metal' button/light do on the stereo? :confused:
MiataBee
13th February 2020, 18:08
What's the 'Metal' button/light do on the stereo? :confused:
According to the manual, When a metal tape or CrO2 tape is inserted, the player will automatically compensate for it and the metal indicator will be illuminated. I dont know enough about cassettes to explain why compensation is needed though.
Kmier
13th February 2020, 18:36
According to the manual, When a metal tape or CrO2 tape is inserted, the player will automatically compensate for it and the metal indicator will be illuminated. I dont know enough about cassettes to explain why compensation is needed though.
Wow...I just had a flashback [emoji15]
Orangello
13th February 2020, 18:47
Wow...I just had a flashback [emoji15]
Yup, I feel old.
sholzy
13th February 2020, 18:55
Wow...I just had a flashback [emoji15]
I was just thinking the same thing. My life flashed before my eyes... well my teenage years anyway. :rofl: I had a Pioneer dual tape deck in the rack that could play them, but I could never could afford to buy the metal tapes.
Rodan
13th February 2020, 19:39
Ah... metal tapes. The last great thing before CDs! :p:rofl:
kallsop
13th February 2020, 20:07
Wow...I just had a flashback [emoji15]
Yup, I feel old.
I was just thinking the same thing. My life flashed before my eyes... well my teenage years anyway. :rofl: I had a Pioneer dual tape deck in the rack that could play them, but I could never could afford to buy the metal tapes.
Ah... metal tapes. The last great thing before CDs! :p:rofl:
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sholzy
13th February 2020, 21:07
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Sure was a lot easier than winding an 8 track. :realmad:
Kmier
13th February 2020, 21:17
^^^Yes, that and holding your finger on the tape case so the high treble comes through during your favorite Who song...🥴
kallsop
13th February 2020, 21:27
^^^Yes, that and holding your finger on the tape case so the high treble comes through during your favorite Who song...🥴
Folded over matchbook cover for listening to Pink Floyd or Alan Parsons. :D
Kmier
13th February 2020, 21:45
Folded over matchbook cover for listening to Pink Floyd or Alan Parsons. :D
Well, theres definitely that, as well. Not enough hands - especially after you put that last match to good use...[emoji108]
kallsop
13th February 2020, 21:47
Well, there’s definitely that, as well. Not enough hands - especially after you put that last match to good use...[emoji108]
No, driving a manual transmission I couldn't keep my finger on the case. I had a co-driver to take of everything else, and she carried a Zippo. ;)
monkeylizard
13th February 2020, 23:22
According to the manual, When a metal tape or CrO2 tape is inserted, the player will automatically compensate for it and the metal indicator will be illuminated. I dont know enough about cassettes to explain why compensation is needed though.
Metal tapes have a different bias applied. AIUI, bias is the addition of an electric current (either AC or DC) at specific frequencies when recording for doing some voodoo-hoodoo to the sound. Basically, adjusting the bias allows the recording to have less low-end distortion at the expense of higher tones becoming muddled, or allowing clearer higher tones at the expense of lower bass distortion. Metal tapes have a different bias than regular poly tapes and it creates less extremes of either side-effect. They were basically the "High-Fi" versions of cassette tapes. Metal tapes need different equalizer settings to make the recording sound its best vs. the same recording on a regular tape. Early tape players had a manual switch/button for playing metal tapes, but later players could detect them and adjust the EQ settings automatically. It wouldn't hurt anything at all to play a metal tape in a regular player w/o switching it to metal mode (many players didn't even have a "metal" option), but the sound quality would suffer a bit.
Or maybe the light comes on when MiataBee blasts Anthrax, Slayer, and GWAR out of that sweet blue ride. :thumbs:
Skyline3Way4Eva
14th February 2020, 08:56
According to the manual, When a metal tape or CrO2 tape is inserted, the player will automatically compensate for it and the metal indicator will be illuminated. I dont know enough about cassettes to explain why compensation is needed though.
Neat! I had cassette player in my old Jeep but never knew metal ones were a thing. Thanks for explaining :jump:
evil MS3
14th February 2020, 09:00
I was hoping it was something cool like you pushed that button and it made everything it played sound like heavy metal. [emoji23]
clarkp4
14th February 2020, 09:19
BIC pens were perfectly designed to wind cassette tapes...
Kmier
14th February 2020, 11:53
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kallsop
14th February 2020, 13:11
Should have seen the looks I would get when I would buy one of these cassette cleaners. I actually had someone ask why I was buying my own product, couldn't I get it for free?
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Orangello
14th February 2020, 17:56
... a Zippo. ;)
YUCK! Jet fuel taste FTL.
sholzy
14th February 2020, 19:05
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I remember when that Maxell commercial came out. I went out and bought one just to see if it was better. Don't remember if it was better or not. :dunno:
Warhammer
14th February 2020, 22:58
What's the 'Metal' button/light do on the stereo? :confused:
The light comes on when your driving is extreme enough to rate as "Metal." It's connected to your MAF sensor.
badcatt
15th February 2020, 00:43
What's the 'Metal' button/light do on the stereo? :confused:
It comes on when bands like Judas Priest, Kiss and Black Sabbath are playing. But never when Barry Manilow, Carole King or Stevie Wonder are playing.
Kmier
15th February 2020, 08:01
And it flickers and goes out during songs like Bostons Amanda
Jitsuka
15th February 2020, 09:40
The light comes on when your driving is extreme enough to rate as "Metal." It's connected to your MAF sensor.My mate woke up with MAF tattooed on his leg. [emoji1598][emoji41]
Never made the connection to the engine sensor, but that's now accepted as fact.
wataboy
15th February 2020, 12:39
Disconnected the stock RSB today and went for a jaunt just to see if the ride would improve a little. Feels like it did and didn't affect handling as far as my driving style.(which is nothing above "spirited"). Still, after 2k miles of ownership I've determined the BC's the PO installed are way too stiff for my liking and that's with the knobs turned to full soft. From what I can gather their spring rates are 560lb Front/ 450lb Rear. Looks like I'll be checking out the Xida XL Comforts or the FM stage 1 kit for something in the 300/200 range.
shoult
15th February 2020, 18:57
It comes on when bands like Judas Priest, Kiss and Black Sabbath are playing. But never when Barry Manilow, Carole King or Stevie Wonder are playing.
The Prog button lights when Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, ELP and others comes on.
sholzy
15th February 2020, 19:05
Since it was the first time since November my wife and I had the same day off work, we went out for a late lunch to celebrate Valentines, her birthday, and our anniversary. Afterwards, we went for a wonderful 2 hour, top down, blue sky drive while listening to a mix of Jazz, Blues, and rock. :jump:
And, to ruin a perfectly good day, we will be starting our taxes shortly. :cry:
kallsop
15th February 2020, 19:36
Finally got around to some things after last weekends track day. Found out why I was down on power in my last session, the intake was loose between the MAF and the throttle body, and the grommet for the IAT sensor had fallen into the tube so there were big leaks causing the MAF to read wrong air flow. Also found that the seal for the reservoir for the oil catch can was cracked and spraying a fine mist of oil on the firewall.
Got all of that taken care of and it runs great again, now to check the ride heights tomorrow, and put in my new seat and it's ready to go for the next one.
mx54life
15th February 2020, 23:35
Put back the engine slowly.....hopefully I get this right the first time...
Lizardking0069
16th February 2020, 09:27
How much was that supercharger? How long was the install?
mx54life
16th February 2020, 13:47
How much was that supercharger? How long was the install?
The car came with a FFS MP62 supercharger......I just upgraded it to a TVS900 from a kit I bought locally that was never installed. I did a total engine rebuilt as my head gasket was bad.....so build time started in the November. If you are just installing straight up it probably be one weekend. The kit is about $5k brand new.
Are you interested of getting a complete brand new FFS kit but with a rebuilt MP62 supercharger? PM me.
MiataBee
17th February 2020, 02:08
I installed high and low note Friamm Highway Blasters. I started to power them on the stock wire, but I found a relay, in-line fuse, and connectors at Advanced Auto. Never added a circuit to a car before so that was interesting. It was late when I finished so I only tested them on the interstate. They work and they have a better sound. Cant tell if theyre louder yet. I never used the original horn on the interstate.
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ElmerFud
17th February 2020, 07:27
I installed just one Freeway Blaster horn and it sounds pretty loud to me over the stock roadrunner beep!
Skyline3Way4Eva
17th February 2020, 08:57
The light comes on when your driving is extreme enough to rate as "Metal." It's connected to your MAF sensor.
It comes on when bands like Judas Priest, Kiss and Black Sabbath are playing. But never when Barry Manilow, Carole King or Stevie Wonder are playing.
These are the answers I was hoping for / expecting :D
rmischnick
17th February 2020, 10:26
The Miata lost 25 pounds this weekend. Used the trunk carpet as a template for 1/4 plywood deck. Welded the metal dish that holds the spare down to the bolt for some added weight carrying capacity. Worked really well and now I have a little extra room in the trunk.
chiefmg
17th February 2020, 21:38
Went out this morning to bed in the new pads. That turned out to be interesting as the pedal was very soft. Had to pump it a couple of times to get it to stiffen up, then the next time I went to brake it was the same. Apparently bleeding was not complete, first time I have had that problem. I was able to get them bedded in.
Back to the house and I put her up on the QuickJack to swap the master cylinders. Had to pull the cowl plate, shock tower brace, cruise control actuator and 'charger inlet piping off to make things easier. The old master cylinder came out without too much trouble, then it was in to the cabin to remove the booster nuts. I had to remove the ECU in order to access those, that made it pretty simple with using a couple of extensions and a universal. First thing to remove is the connection pin between the brake pedal and booster yoke:
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There are four nuts, the lower left one is shown in this picture:
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Once the booster is out you will see a sort of gasket on there:
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I think this is probably like the isolators on the shock top hats to minimize noise. I pulled it off and transferred it to the replacement.
There is a lot of info around on the difference between master cylinders and boosters so I won't rehash all of that here. In the interest of making life easy for folks, here are the two boosters to see the differences (Sport booster on the right):
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The masters have differences in length where they fit into the booster so you can't really mix and match those. Also the Sport master has an O-ring to seal where it fits into the booster.
One thing that I did was to use the proportioning valve mounting bracket off my 2000. The Sport valve is mounted vertically below the master cylinder, which would have impacted how I run the intake tube. Here is how the stock 2000 unit is mounted:
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This meant that it was a little more fiddly getting all my brake lines hooked up, I had to mix and match some of the old lines from my original master but it is done. One word of caution if you do this, be sure not to cross-thread the flare nuts when attaching the brake lines. It may take a bit but better to make sure things are lined up instead of using brute force.
Bleeding will be done tomorrow when I have my helper.
MiataBee
17th February 2020, 22:40
I tested the horns I installed yesterday. Definitely louder. Im very happy with them. Im also helping a friend replace the top on his NA.
MosGuy
18th February 2020, 11:57
Nothing done per say. But I did snag a copy of the factory shop manual, wiring diagram and service highlights the other day for $106 USD. The cheapest I've seen for a complete set in a while.
caverunner17
18th February 2020, 18:03
Finished blacking out my headlights
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only1db
18th February 2020, 22:42
Nothing done per say. But I did snag a copy of the factory shop manual, wiring diagram and service highlights the other day for $106 USD. The cheapest I've seen for a complete set in a while.
Nice!
I went for a drive, or atleast i went about half a mile before it started to rain. Boooo
chiefmg
18th February 2020, 22:51
Spent a big part of the day in the garage, mostly on my back underneath. While I was off doing training I ordered a set of urethane bushings for the steering rack. First order of business was to install those. Well, to try and install them. The passenger side goes on without trouble, but the two on the driver's side are a different story. You have to remove the rack completely in order to replace those (without beating your head against the wall), and I didn't want to go down that rabbit hole at this point. So the passenger side was done and that is it.
Then I tried installing the bigger (1 1/16") front sway with the new bushings and split collars I bought. That didn't work out either. The bushings and their brackets weren't a great fit, and the collars wouldn't clear the relocated radiator brackets (moved back due to my intercooler). So for now the MSM front sway I have been using went back on.
Next I removed the center section of the butterfly brace to see what, if any, change that makes in perceived chassis stiffness. Finally I moved my way along the exhaust to see if I could figure out why it was resonating inside the cabin with the top up. Turned out the 949 rear subframe brace (that I had previously clearanced) was being contacted by the exhaust. Guess the Roadster Sport midpipe is just a little too big back there for it to work. I removed the brace and will see if that was the problem or not.
Final job was bleeding the brakes, once my helper came over. Went round and round a few times, got a lot of air out of the system except for the driver's rear. It didn't seem like anything was coming out to the point where I was concerned that the caliper was faulty. I put my Mityvac on it and sucked for a few minutes until some fluid appeared. That did the trick because afterwards bleeding went normally. At this point I think the problem I had while bedding the pads was a bunch of air in the line to the driver's rear caliper. After everything was back together I moved her over so the wife's car could spend the night in the garage. Brake pedal stayed rock hard so I'm calling that good. I will do the bedding procedure again next time I take her out as I cannot now be certain they were good the first time.
mx54life
18th February 2020, 23:35
Head is now properly torqued down and timing belt has been replaced.......slow but developing lotsa bonding time lol.
Growe58
19th February 2020, 21:06
I had to make a round trip of 200 miles for work today and I took the Miata. I packed a winter coat, hat and gloves just in case. On the way back, early afternoon, the temperature was in the lower 40's but the sun was brightly shining so I thought "top down". With the hat, coat and gloves it was quite comfortable for the 100 miles, much of it at highway speeds. I've owned Triumph Spitfires for almost 40 years and cold weather top down driving in them requires a degree of ... well if not masochism, at least stiff upper lipped disregard for comfort. The Miata is sybaritic in comparison - with the windows and wind blocker up and real heat that can actually be directed from the vents onto me, it requires amazingly little commitment to sacrifice even at speeds exceeding 70 mph. There's actually less wind on me at 70 then stopped. A thoroughly enjoyable drive!
crashkid85
19th February 2020, 21:57
I painted the originally black mirrors (spray painted by the PO) silver to match the car. Then I vinyl wrapped the A pillar in gloss black so that it will match the hardtop. For about $35 and an afternoon with a friend it went pretty smoothly.
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sholzy
19th February 2020, 22:03
I had to make a round trip of 200 miles for work today and I took the Miata. I packed a winter coat, hat and gloves just in case. On the way back, early afternoon, the temperature was in the lower 40's but the sun was brightly shining so I thought "top down". With the hat, coat and gloves it was quite comfortable for the 100 miles, much of it at highway speeds. I've owned Triumph Spitfires for almost 40 years and cold weather top down driving in them requires a degree of ... well if not masochism, at least stiff upper lipped disregard for comfort. The Miata is sybaritic in comparison - with the windows and wind blocker up and real heat that can actually be directed from the vents onto me, it requires amazingly little commitment to sacrifice even at speeds exceeding 70 mph. There's actually less wind on me at 70 then stopped. A thoroughly enjoyable drive!
I would get the funniest looks when I drove mine with the top down when it was in the 40's and wearing short sleeves and no coat or jacket. Those heaters do a great job of warming the open co*ckpit with the windows up! :)
Kmier
19th February 2020, 22:37
I painted the originally black mirrors (spray painted by the PO) silver to match the car. Then I vinyl wrapped the A pillar in gloss black so that it will match the hardtop. For about $35 and an afternoon with a friend it went pretty smoothly.
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Looks great, with the wheels.
monkeylizard
19th February 2020, 22:56
Today I discovered the plastic "loops" molded into the seat belt tower trim covers. I can only assume those are seat belt buckle holders? How odd. . . Do people get out of their cars and slot their buckles into those slots?
Or am I being particularly dense and those AREN'T seat belt holders?
Warhammer
19th February 2020, 23:15
Today I discovered the plastic "loops" molded into the seat belt tower trim covers. I can only assume those are seat belt buckle holders? How odd. . . Do people get out of their cars and slot their buckles into those slots?
Or am I being particularly dense and those AREN'T seat belt holders?
You got it right. I tend to keep the passenger belt parked there to keep it from rattling around. I rarely use the driver side loop.
TonyC
19th February 2020, 23:52
Havent driven it in a week, plugged the battery up to a trickle charger I got for $12, direct from Chiiiina
Kmier
20th February 2020, 05:08
Miata Drivers, frequently being perfectionist types, dont like to hear unnecessary rattles in their cars. Yes, Mazda did their homework on us and those are seatbelt buckle holders. 🥺
spartantrap
20th February 2020, 18:51
Miata Drivers, frequently being perfectionist types, dont like to hear unnecessary rattles in their cars. Yes, Mazda did their homework on us and those are seatbelt buckle holders. 🥺
Hmm..... *looks over at mine.....* Nope, dont fit the mold... I have rattles that I induced. Ill take my rattles, because itll be a track car eventually
mx54life
20th February 2020, 21:02
Installed the Morettes headlights while waiting for the last part to arrive so I can finish the motor installation.....man I am glad I hunted this kit down.....this gives me energy to keep on going...
caverunner17
21st February 2020, 01:19
Installed leather shift book and e-brake handle from the UK eBay seller J-F-Customs. Delivery took about 2.5 weeks, but the leather seems to be quality and love the red contrast stitching. Not bad for $25.
Also, swapped in a stock NC 5-speed shift knob. Feels great in my hand -- much better than the stock NB knob and I don't have to worry about it being too hot/cold
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Mduff
21st February 2020, 09:32
Took my soft top off to replace the rain rail to discover a small separation at one end. Research suggests Automotive Goop should fix the issue.
merc0814
21st February 2020, 12:16
Finished my major install for the winter:
-FM Koni Stage 2 Suspension Kit w/ new end links
-Continental ECS all around to replace my expired toyo proxes4 all seasons
-New rotors/pads
Can't tell if the suspension or the new tires make the most impact, but the car feels so tight and grippy. Can't wait for top down season!
WontonMiata
21st February 2020, 12:22
Finished my major install for the winter:
-FM Koni Stage 2 Suspension Kit w/ new end links
-Continental ECS all around to replace my expired toyo proxes4 all seasons
-New rotors/pads
Can't tell if the suspension or the new tires make the most impact, but the car feels so tight and grippy. Can't wait for top down season!
What endlinks did you go with? The FM2 doesnt come with new links correct?
-Wonton
merc0814
21st February 2020, 15:58
What endlinks did you go with? The FM2 doesnt come with new links correct?
-Wonton
Correct, I just ordered some Proforged stock replacements from RockAuto because the old ones were rusted solid and I don't plan on running the most aggressive settings on the sways.
crashkid85
21st February 2020, 16:25
Going to have to order a lower rad hose and clamp. I replaced the rad with an aluminum Koyorad. It has a slight drip there to where it was on the driveway thru the splashguard. I replaced the clamp with a screw clamp and it didnt seem to resolve it. Im guessing the hose is a bit loose from age? Anyone have any recommendations besides just drain it, pull the hose and replace it?
Unusualdesigner
21st February 2020, 16:53
Going to have to order a lower rad hose and clamp. I replaced the rad with an aluminum Koyorad. It has a slight drip there to where it was on the driveway thru the splashguard. I replaced the clamp with a screw clamp and it didnt seem to resolve it. Im guessing the hose is a bit loose from age? Anyone have any recommendations besides just drain it, pull the hose and replace it?
Sometimes hoses develop a leak between the inner layer and the threads in the casing, the fluid then flows out and drips right at the edge of the hose without leaving a telltale drip on the outside. Makes it look like it's a loose hose clamp. BT, DT.
If it's the original hose, replace it. It doesn't owe you anything.
WontonMiata
21st February 2020, 16:57
Correct, I just ordered some Proforged stock replacements from RockAuto because the old ones were rusted solid and I don't plan on running the most aggressive settings on the sways.
Thanks man!
chiefmg
21st February 2020, 20:17
Washed her in 34 degree weather (after I had washed the wife's car). Confirmed I need to get another battery as it lost a charge in two days. Need to find my paperwork for it as it is less than a year old.
mx54life
21st February 2020, 22:43
Thompson oil filter relocation kit installed.....
5Miata10
22nd February 2020, 00:35
I had this happen recently and it gave me the opportunity to use for the first time the Clamptite kit my wife gave me (with the help of a gearhead friend):
https://www.amazon.com/Clamptite-CLT01-Stainless-Aluminum-Bronze/dp/B00XWLDZC4/ref=asc_df_B00XWLDZC4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241955516116&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13999720634291943350&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026941&hvtargid=pla-457504718330&psc=1
No leak since.
Going to have to order a lower rad hose and clamp. I replaced the rad with an aluminum Koyorad. It has a slight drip there to where it was on the driveway thru the splashguard. I replaced the clamp with a screw clamp and it didnt seem to resolve it. Im guessing the hose is a bit loose from age? Anyone have any recommendations besides just drain it, pull the hose and replace it?
SquarePeg
22nd February 2020, 10:20
Thompson oil filter relocation kit installed.....
That looks to easy. :cool:
Thats a working location for me. It may be time to pony up some cash.
Jitsuka
22nd February 2020, 10:32
That looks too easy. :cool:
Thats a working location for me. It may be time to pony up some cash.
Definitely a big improvement! Goes for $300, which is probably mostly a payment for a simpler life and partially for the cost of parts! [emoji1]
https://www.thompson-automotive.com/relocation.html
kallsop
22nd February 2020, 12:28
That looks to easy. :cool:
That’s a working location for me. It may be time to pony up some cash.
Definitely a big improvement! Goes for $300, which is probably mostly a payment for a simpler life and partially for the cost of parts! [emoji1]
https://www.thompson-automotive.com/relocation.html
I installed mine 6 years ago along with the Fumoto drain valve and oil changes are an absolute breeze.
Warhammer
22nd February 2020, 12:51
Thompson oil filter relocation kit installed.....
That looks to easy. :cool:
Thats a working location for me. It may be time to pony up some cash.
Definitely a big improvement! Goes for $300, which is probably mostly a payment for a simpler life and partially for the cost of parts! [emoji1]
https://www.thompson-automotive.com/relocation.html
I installed mine 6 years ago along with the Fumoto drain valve and oil changes are an absolute breeze.
Well, dammit. There goes another $300, LOL!
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