My '97 Miata with 80K miles has an annoying ride. Even on smooth roads, if I hit a normal street manhole cover, the car bounces around. I know it is supposed to have a firm ride, but this seems dangerous... going around a curve and hitting a small bump results in a little side skid. I checked the...

Link to Gettysburg photos showing the Gettysburg battlefield before superintendent John Latschar's ego ran amok and ruined it. http://users.snip.net/~hart/ We loved Gettysburg: married there, took dozens of week-long trips, spent many thousands of dollars there, and even considered moving there....

I have searched the past posts but still have some questions. What is the avg mileage for brakes and rotors before they need replacing? I realize this varies but is there a ball park number? Is it better to do the rear first or front first or does it even matter? Does the type of rotor matter? ...

Okay, so I finally did the brakes & rotors and I have a few questions. 1.) I bought OEM pads so they came with shims. However, I noticed that when I took the old ones off, there were no shims on them. Is it okay to put pads on without the shims? Also, when I got the parts, the little springs...

My brakes make a grinding noise whe I stop.I had the brakes done and the cylinders replaced. Still makes the noise. I took the car someplace else and had them check the brakes and they said they were fine. It stops for awhile then will start again.The brakes work fine. Could it be something else...

I currently got EBC Greens on the front and rear of my 96. The problem is my car has got a bit too much front brake bias to my liking. I'm looking to experiment with different brake pad combinations to add more rear bias but not too much, preferably replacing only the front or rear pads since the...

my 99 10 AE will is allmost rady for new pads I like to upgrade from stock but dont know what to go with can anyone help

50 years ago, my brother used his Pontiac GTO to test pads in NJ for a vendor. His recomendation to do one or two hard stops from top speed to outgas the volitiles has stood me in good stead. After that, the brakes work much better. It's been 5 years since new pads....Martin

I replaced a split brake line on a 1994 Camry over the weekend. Looking at the set makes me glad to see that my stainless, (non-loosening for over 4 years now), brake lines are not necessarily just for a cosmetic effect. This makes me want to replace any original brake lines after they are...

No secret that it's been a little wet here in "sunny" Southern California. Now I find that there is a fairly significant (maybe 1/2 second) lag when I apply my brakes in the rain. They just slip for a beat and then seem to gradually grab. Not a long time, but geez, it's the brakes! They work...

Any negatives about using a bra on the Miata? Tom

This isn't my car, and I don't know about the seals being as fresh as new, but it is still pretty cool to look at. It has averaged about 23 miles a year so far since 1991. He is probably dreaming at $18K, but it is over $12K right now. http://tinyurl.com/9lko2 pat

I finally decided to replace the 5 year old T1Rs--only half worn at 12k miles, but too hard to trust anymore. Considering the car only sees ~1200 miles/year now, I ordered a set of RE-11s from Tire Rack. Very impressive. They are heavier than the T1R, but are quiet and ride almost as well, at...

I broke off one of the 4 studs for mounting the rear sway bar bracket. It's the top one on the passenger side. Does anyone have a suggestion for what I should do? I've tried sticking my head back there, but I can't tell if this stud is welder or just pressed. Should I attempt to tap it out or...

Anyone know where I can get just a lens, or pair of lenses, without having to replace the entire light assy? It's a Hella part. Tried looking up the Hella part number but it's not in any catalog I could see. I am afraid the lights from the dealer are going to cost an arm and a leg. Lights still...

My '92 Miata was broken into on Friday and aside from loosing the stereo, seat covers, floor mats and parcel shelf cover, the headlight retractor/flasher switch was in pieces. I collected the parts but there appears to be something missing - I have the buttons and the housing, but there is no piece...

Just finished changing the water pump and timing belt in my "95 and broke a bolt in the water pump pulley. Everything was already reassembled, but I just HAD to reach in with a socket and check to see if I had tightened them. I know it cannot stay that way and plan on taking it apart and fixing...

I just changed the coolant in my 96 Miata. First time I've changed coolant myself. Last change was 60K ago. After draining, I put a cleaner and water in it and drove it for about 1 hour. Then, I let it cool, and drained that. Then I put the new Coolant (yellow color) in. Now, less than a week...

Any reason I shouldn't use one to eliminate the mosquitoes nesting somewhere in my car?

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