Probably everyone is still in a haze, weary eyed trying to pass liscense tests in the new GT4 but hey ya'all, did you catch that Mazda did the unvieling today. At 11:30 am central time (US). The intro was pretty cool on the live feed, little small and hard to see much but cool to witness it live....

I have always thought that the NB 3 spoke is one of the finest OEM wheels ever put in any production car so you can imagine my disappointment when the NB I ended up buying was one of only a couple I've ever seen w/o that fine wheel. I believe 99 was the only year that the base model NB could be...

My brother says the NC has an aluminum block and head, is that true? How did I miss that? Chris 99BBB

What are the wheel specs on the 17" NC miata wheels. I'm wondering if this might work on an 06 Mazda 3. TIA Chris 99BBB

Guys, It seems like everyone wants a fortune for these dust boots for miata shocks. This vendor charges less than $9 a piece (at least for 1999 ver). Most of the time I see these for $15 to $25 a piece which seems highway robbery for something so...

Just a note, I was browsing ebay last evening and came across a somewhat unusual miata. It's a new Club Spec 06 (Red) that's for sale by a dealer with a buy it now price of $15,900 IIRC. Sticker is shown as $20,990 or so. It's got just 50 miles, think they said it has been a demo. I just thought...

Sorry if long..... I finally got to go do a long anticipated driving trip to Phoenix (from Houston!) with my 'lil brother (and his RX-8 :). After much research, I planned a Phoenix / Globe / Safford / Clifton (US 191) / Eager / Show Low / Globe / Phoenix, round trip. Those of you who don't...

Hey guys, I know the tire pressure question has been pretty much been beaten like a dead horse here but I still have a question. What is the recommended tire pressure (on the door sticker) for an NB with 16" wheels? My car I believe, originally came with 14" wheels (base model 99) and I'm...

Hey, last time I thought this group was getting WAY too quiet, I started a thread on where the participants were / are. I was shocked how many people were still hanging around and just waiting to comment or read others comments. It led to a long and enjoyable (at least for me) thread. This is...

The first year of the NB they totally blew it on the center console design (they got allot right;-) the cup holder is worthless and you have to have the console open (in the way of the passenger) to use it. They also put the release so far back, you have to be a contortionist to get to it....

Just a heads up, there's a guy in CA on miata.net selling a high mileage 95 Merlot for about what the 15"BBS wheels are worth! I'm not kidding, act fast, he wants to get rid of it for $850! If someone hasn't already bought it I'd just about s _ _ t my pants. Good luck, Chris

Anyone have any idea how I might come up with these w/o buying brand new. I guess I'm looking for someone who's moved on or is interested in moving on from these parts. I love this set-up but it is a bit pricey. Anyone here w/ experience installing these particular pcs? Good /...

Looking for favorable recommendations for a good place to stay at Deals Gap. Don't need allot of luxury but would like to have ac. I'm thinking of a bed and breakfast type of place or a 'cabin' but I could live with a decent hotel / motel especially if tons of miatamaniacs will be hanging out...

I pushed my lil 1.6L pretty hard a month ago when at the Miatas at the Gap event. It's wonderfull driving fun! Lots of high rpm 2nd gear stuff. I didn't bump the rev limiter but certain times I probably hung around that 6000 to 6500 range for awhile. My car has 135k and has been well taken care of,...

I couldn't stand for this eloquent prose to flow and go basically unseen by the masses. Pat raised the question of Leon replacing 'Bozo' and Leon got sentimental! I mean he did it up right and said it like allot of us wish we could and for that matter we all hope to have as many great adventures as...

I've got some nasty whiring sound that appears to be coming from the dash area. It comes and goes a bit but varies with speed not engine speed which leads me to believe it's the speedo. My question is, what's the chances of ridding myself of this menace? Does the cable disconnect at the back of...

Oh boy, I really did it! I found a low milage (39k) 1999 base model for the right price and picked it up tonight! I'm rather excited but I'll try not to blather on too much in this one post. This one has a Jackson Racing header and a monster-flow intake (beautiful growl with the pedal down,...

Well, it appears that the seats transfer over and bolt up fine but the inboard seat belt attachment is on the seat on my NB seat and on the M1 it anchors to the driveline tunnel. Anyone transfered the female seat belt end from the NB seat to the NA seat? TIA Chris 99BBB

Guys, (and gals of course) I'm wondering how much it might cost to purchase the drivers side air bag for a NB. Also, how few and far between they might be to come along. I love the Nardi NB steering wheel, have the opportunity to purchase one very reasonable but w/o the air bag. Help! Chris

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