It's time to replace the Kumhos on my '90 Miata. My thinking is to go up one size (from 185/60R14 to 195/60R14), to compensate for the slightly too-slow speedometer, and buy a set of four Sumitomo HTR A/S P01. My questions: 1. Any wise comments on the increased size? 2. Any wise comments on...

Anyone have a 'handle' on converting the AC compressor oil in a 90 Miata from R12 compatible to R134a, etc. Any hidden items/issues I should be aware of, etc. Whats been your experience in AC efficiency after conversion to R134a, etc.? Thanx

I'm needing a black tonneau cover for an M1...the OEM one that covers the entire cockpit and doesn't have the headrest pockets. Anyone have one in good shape laying around gathering dust they could part with? I don't need any of the hardware. Don't ask what happened to the one I...

This is my first Mazda; what a sweet little car. As I do with every car I buy, new or used, I bought the service manual and wiring diagram. Compared to the GM or Ford service manuals, though, there's virtually nothing in there about how the systems work. For instance I was hoping to learn about...

I'm back, I know you all missed me terribly, right? ;-) I was surprised, I posted last week about having to drive the van (2005 Buick Terraza) over so as to have the scooter and scooter lift available for use at the San Diego Zoo and was expecting the twisty parts of the trip over California 74...

I was just wondering why it's considered such a burden to: 1. Get out. 2. Raise the top. 3. Get in. 4. Latch the top. 5. Get out. but nobody complains about:

Was stopped by a woman today who told me that my brake lights were not working. There are three of them and NONE are working! I cant imagine all three bulbs going out at same time so checked for any blown fuses but they looked OK to me. So.... it has to be a relay or maybe switch in the brake...

http://bit.ly/acd8hR lets say someone has one copy, and it's willing to share it with r.a.m.m.m. folks, whats the best way to share? nice stuff in there :)

ok so in the interest of making this group more active. her's my problem. I have a small (1mmx3mm that's a pin head size for you non metric folk) hole on the roof. what's the best way to fix it without changing the whole thing? I was thinking maybe to glue a piece of cloth from inside (on the...

Hello all, My 1991 Miata, just never quit pinging (rattle noise), my mechanic suggested to fill up with premium gas for a while and add Chevron Techron, I did that but pinging is still there, with the current gas price I really want to go back to regular gas, any ideas, suggessions please. Abid

Well, I am teaching myself how to do a rev-matched downshift. No heel- and-toe or double-clutching for now, just your basic single-clutch downshift. So I thought I'd present how I'm going about this, and invite people to chime in with improvements, or point out mistakes in my approach. I only...

Folks, I was just at the Miata.net site looking for the torque specs for the drain plug on my '03. In the torque spec section it states 22-30 lbs for a 19mm plug. I have a 17mm plug, does anyone know the torque spec for that? Or am I being just a little anal? Thanks

Bozo is somewhat cranky in starting nowadays. The relay(?) clicks but often the starter motor does not turn over. Then I have to either press the start button a number of times (burn off moisture between contacts?) or rock the car a bit with the brake off and it in gear. I believe this is wear...

Someone kicked off my right rearview mirror yesterday, so I'm looking for a replacement. Since I've got an imported Miata I'd like to replace it with an original 'Objects in mirror are closer than they appear' mirror. The ones I can buy in Europe don't have that text. Can someone help me out...

The check engine light in my 06 MX-5 came on this weekend. Oddly, it SEEMS like it came on precisely when the odometer rolled over 2000 miles. Checked everything the manual says will cause the light to come on. Nothing obvious. Is it just conspiracy paranoia or is Mazda actually making their...

My partner wants to put a trailer hitch on our MX-5 so our new toy (a tadpole trike) can be carried. I am certain that a hitch would lower the trade in value of the car. He says it would not. Anyone care to comment?

Over the weekend, my bride and I installed a new Robbins No-Zipper Glass window top on her Red 93. We followed the instructions that came with the top, and the four sets of instructions from Miatanet. We still had a major problem in that we forgot to re-fasten the cable until we had already done a...

Well, I bit the bullet and bought the Corvette, picking it up Friday in Atlantic City, NJ (closest I could find one). Magnetic Red (but of course!) with cashmere leather interior. Was offered $4K for my 92 from a private buyer and took it since if I get back into the Miata world, it will be in a...

OK I've about had it!! I have a 2000 Miata and any time there is a hard rain overnight, I get in the car in the morning to find a gallon or more water standing in the driver's side footwell. Some have suggested cleaning the "drains" but I can't figure exactly what I'm supposed to be doing with...

Never mind about hurricanes...NO ONE should drive in those *:) While I'm still in the preliminary mode of searching Miatas (NBs, and low mileage ones at that) that I could possibly afford, I see some people owning ones that state they've never drivien them in the rain or snow. Certainly garaging...