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...

From my local list. 4700 Mazdas, probably underwater. The insurance companies must be going nuts. http://tinyurl.com/fuz3j At least there were no reported casualties of humans or miatas. :-) Pat

Having difficulty shifting gears. Clutch pedal has to be to the floor to shift. Car is a '97, 62K miles, two P.O.'s never changed the clutch fluid which I just did & bled, got some improvement, but not much. Tranny, linkage and clutch r ok as is tranny oil. I suspect it's the throw out bearing...

i recently added a magnetic system to my 1990 (approaching 199K this week) in an attempt to improve mileage. (the basic premise is that if you magnetize the fuel positively and the air negatively (or vice versa), they'll remain combined after compression in the chamber resulting in a more efficient...

Not one for making Car A look like Car B but this is kinda cool. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/17/turning-a-miata-into-an-aston-martin/#more-3397 -- Scott Streeter http://www.wpi.edu/~ss/

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Hi, The air conditioning on my 1991 Eunos Roadster has stopped working, most likely because the refrigerant needs charging up. I took it into a KwikFit (only place around here that would do anything at all with a/c); they had a bit of a look around and announced that the refrigerant needed was...

Searching for the ECU unit on 98 Protege LX. Where is it located ? Thanks

I have a 2000 Mazda Protege ES car Any advice on some good seat covers for it? Brands, style, etc? Is sheepskin a god material or not?

Check out my 91' British Racing Green Spec Miata in action on the track! Visit www.5xracing.com and find out more about my team, what we do, our race car, how we built it, and most importantly the PICTURES and VIDEOS! I have many in-car cams available from most of the Southeast's finest racetracks,...

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...

Mazda applies 'zoom-zoom' philosophy to CX-7 The all-new 2007 CX-7 crossover SUV is the first of three new vehicles conceived specifically for the United States and Canada. at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20060629-090418-8985r.htm

I started thinking about getting a turbo, but after doing some homework, I've pretty much decided to go with a Jackson supercharger. There's a place near me, MD Automotive in Westminster Ca., that specializes in installing Jacksons, the installed price is in my range of $3000-$3500, and it sounds...

From my local list, a link to the NC MX-5 with the folding hardtop up, down and in action in different colors. http://www.mazdamx5.co.uk/rht.htm Pat

I just took delivery of a 2006 MX-5 Sport (Copper Red). Could not be happier. I have just a couple basic newbie questions that I can't seem to find answered anywhere. 1. Is there a break-in period? The manual says there really isn't, but you shouldn't rev the engine for the first 600 miles....

I am getting some strange noise from the engine when the engine is in neutral and the air conditioner is on. The problem goes away if the clutch is in or if the air conditioner is turned off. I did some searches on the web and found some information but nothing conclusive. Is this something to be...

I ran the diagnostic test on my '92 and got a "1", which according to Miata.net is the code for "ignition pulse". Could someone provide me with some insight and where to look for the problem? Thanks, Marc

can anyone help with my spongey brakes, i've got all new discs pads and shoes, i tried a 2nd hand master cylinder which didnt help, i used an easy bleed to get all the air out, servo is working ok greased all pistons on calipers. could it be both master cylinders are faulty. Please HELP

Help please I am looking forward to buy a Mazda 323 Protege '99 with 128000 KM in the clock and in order to do its maintenance myself I would like to know were can I download the workshop manual Thank you Pancho

Everything I find on shocks and suspension is for performance and handling. Any body have any suggestions for shocks for improving ride for cruising? I just bought a '95 two weeks ago and it seems like every bump I hit bigger than a pebble goes straight up my.....seat. Is it normal for this car...