I have 67,400 on my 2000 and I'm thinking the Bilstein's might be getting to the end of their life. Is there a good way to test them? -- Scott Streeter http://www.wpi.edu/~ss/

On the front of the vehicle, aren't really for towing per the manual. Have any of you not knowing that, ever used them for towing??? If so, what was the result??

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Bought a 2006 "Tourinng" with 10,000 miles, picked up today. Playing with it in the driveway, came across a couple of things I hope you might be able to answer. 1. The second key remote works intermittenlty. Do the batteries go dead and can they be replaced easily? 2. The two rear speakers...

So you may recall that I wrote a post asking for advice about the cost of a complete bodywork makeover for my '90 Miata... ....and a fat lot of good you all were. ;-) I thought you might like to hear the outcome: The body shop, Rich City Collision (I now heartily recommend them to all who are...

I think I found out where those huge Wings went, two of them. There may even be a Huge Tak! in there. Check out that dual exhaust on the yellow one, two pictures down. That is one Miata exhaust setup that I have not seen before. It is almost like they built the car to be the opposite of what I...

My '92 A (no LSD) is developing a new sound in the right rear (unless my ears deceive me.) It sounds like a truck with mud tires above about 30 mph. The sound varies with vehicle speed and is independent of engine speed. There's no thumping, it's more of a whirring sound. Lateral forces...

I just recently subscribed to this NG so forgive me if this has been discussed many times before but..... Why hasn't Mazda offered the more powerful engine from the MazdaSpeed 3 for the Miata. It seems to me a natural for those looking for a "bigger bang". Professor

I'm at an age where I look for the small things in life to give me pleasure. I've loved the look and the idea of a Miata for years but my practicality always led me to other cars. I own a 2006 Mazda3 GT but I'm looking to trade it in for a MX-5. I don't have the cash for a new one, so I'm on the...

Using a car charger/power-adapter in an NB Miata is starging to annoy me because my fingers hit the adapter when I shift into 5th gear. I've got several different gadgets (phone, GPS, MP# player, etc.) that can all be powered/charged from a USB port. I'm thinking I could install a 5V regulator...

Can anyone help with the above please? I have a (new to me) 1995 Uk spec model. Very happy with it so far. The weather's still relatively good here, still above freezing, but I've noticed that the heater doesn't really work when the air setting is on fresh air. If I move it to recirculate, then the...

I've noticed that my 2006 Sport has more power in the cold weather. I get wheel spin all the time when it's cold (I don't have traction control). Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks. Mark

Last Friday I got onto the Garden State Parkway (in Northern NJ) to begin my drive back down to Tampa. As I pulled away from the toll booth and accelerated to about 60, the car to my left veered into my lane. The only thing that I could do was move to the right... really I just reacted and...

Any negatives about using a bra on the Miata? Tom

I went to my local lock & safe to get a key cut for my 04 msm, only to discover it has a transponder which only the dealer can program. I call the local Mazda dealer, Lakeland Automall (http://lakelandautomall.com) in Lakeland, FL, and the fellow I spoke to said the key would be $46. A bit of a...

Just got back from a trip to Yellowstone in my '96. Lemme tell ya, the roads in the park are perfect Miata country! Mind, I'm not an auto-crosser, what I like is curvy up-n-down cruising and with Yellowstones scenery this is perfection. I came over Beartooth pass to the NE entrance and spent...

I just got a phone call from a friend who says his '94 miata periodically dumps about a quart or so of water on the passenger's feet whenever the air conditioner is run for an hour or so. Anyone know where to look or what to check for this problem? Thanks, Roland

Got my car back this morning with it's new Robbins top: http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=58586 But it's black as white is not an option for my car, too bad, I would have preferred white. It cost more than expected as the tension cables were broken on one side and...

hi all: tomorrow i'm heading over to a place that advertises themselves as specializing in corvette & miata salvage. they have one used aftermarket front sway bar that has to come off the car it came in with. they're not sure which brand it is. 1) is it wise to go with a used front sway bar? 2)...

Hello Yellow Miata Lovers I am on a quest to find all the yellow Miatas. I have a pristine 1992 sunburst. Mazda only made 4,800 yellows. Do you own one, or know someone who does? Friend me, Mary Theyellowfinder or follow me on Twitter findtheyellows. Construction of the weareallyellow.com is...