I'd like some input from anyone who has first or second hand experience with this. I know that there is one good article (with a great pic) on miata.net but I found surprisingly little else. I know it's allot of work (the miata.net article estimated 20 hrs!) but I may go for it. My questions...

It's really not that bad either. Front end damage. They claim the engine even still runs fine. Interior (leather) and everything on back are great. It's the grey color 04 and the wheels look real good too. At a $4500 'buy now' price it's tempting! Anybody here interested check this...

Well, Pat (PWS) has mentioned a couple of times that only a small handful of folks hang out on this group these days. While I'm not usually inclined to try to prove him wrong, on this particular issue, I would love to. Would everyone who see's this message, please reply with CITY, STATE (and...

My 99 now has ~81k and the CEL came on the other day. I checked the code and it indicates the #2 O2 sensor (down stream from the cat) is not sending a signal. I scooted under the car and fiddled around with it a bit. I saw where it into the interior of the car through the floor board behind the...

All the sudden my car doesn't want to shift into reverse! I've had very little problem with this in the past. An occasional; put it in first and nudge forward, then go back into reverse ok but, I thought that was pretty normal. It hasn't been doing it allot lately but when I got home tonight and...

I wish I could buy this 90 Silverstone that's on miata.net. Anybody who's decided they'd really like a nice example might want to check this...

Anybody have a clue what a used set of 'top hats' (I believe that's the term) should sell for? I've got a set available and a person interested so, I'm just wondering. Is there an approximate value (relative to new) like 50% or 33% of what new would cost that is considered a guideline? My guess...

Remember awhile back we had a fairly lively discussion about the use / over use of tasers by police? Well, this month, Patrick Bedard discusses this issue in his Car and Driver editorial. He even discusses the Austin Texas video and the one (I believe in Colorado?) where the guy tries to get the...

I know the standard stuff, scheduled replacement @ 60k, but non-interference so, why not go to 90k, it probably still won't break. Well, I'm nearing 90k and I know I'm going to have to do this but, can anybody tell me of an NB timing belt that DID actually break and at what mileage it...

It seems my car's been taking a bit longer to start these days and I'm wondering if something's on the verge of failing. Tell me what ya'all think. Car does always start and turns over as rapidly as ever however, it seems like it's having to turn over for a longer and longer time before it fires...

Found it! You've really got to see this one, it's a great Top Gear show. There's great historical references and even some old racing footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEvw5zD_da8&mode=related&search= Enjoy! Chris Long live the NB-- 99BBB

Anthony's recent post about purchasing a NA White Miata got me thinking about a couple of questions I've never gotten a good answer to. 1) Anybody else notice allot of white cars / trucks from the early 90's had paint peeling problems ? 2) Was this cooincidence or was there an EPA mandated change...

On my 92, upgraded swaybars were the best money I ever spent (legally). Is the same true on the NB? Anyone know stock bar thickness (front and back) off the top of their head. The PO may have upgraded them already, not sure. TIA, Chris

Been out of the loop for awhile (computer problems) came back tonight and thought I was connected to the Automotive History Channel Newsgroup! Nice stuff guys, hand cranks, 2CV's, MG's, and on and on. Cool stuff! My hand crank experience is limited to 4cyl propane engines on terrazzo grinders!...

Check out Franks reply to PWS's 2070 MX-5 post just below, it's amazing! Chris 99BBB

I just had a brilliant idea (you won't argue with this one Pat)! Fit the same hot-rod engine from the Mazdaspeed 3 / 6 into the new NC! Why the heck not? The bar has been raised that high by none other than GM! Mazda must respond! The brilliant part is, the same old benefit of parts sharing....

Ya, this is posted by the same person, I think it's safe to assume it's some of the same crazy dudes! Check this out....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAMhtoSGK50&mode=user&search= Chris (staying grounded for now) 99BBB

The smutsters have found us! Maybe if we ignore them like trolls, they'll go away :-) Chris -- 99BBB

I've seen this mentioned before but being 'comfortable' with how Outlook Express works with newsgroups, I haven't really pursued an alternate. Should I? I know some will say yes but is that the general consensus? Others using OE? Are there cheap / free (and good) alternatives out...

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. > >...