What did you do to your ND today? [Archive] - Page 39 (2024)

stevenvillatoro

16th May 2018, 11:33

Here’s a very positive review on an S2K site:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/jdm-tuning-148/spoon-rigid-collars-installed-tested-stock-ap2-1036470/

If true (for the ND) this could be an awesome mod!

Vipermoon

16th May 2018, 11:36

Motive Force

16th May 2018, 15:05

stevenvillatoro

16th May 2018, 15:08

Reading the description in the Youtube video, it would be far more effective if we waited a few years. Our chassis is probably too new.

I missed that vid reference. Could you explain, please?

Vipermoon

16th May 2018, 17:14

Motive Force

16th May 2018, 22:35

Spoon Rigid Collars:

I started a thread (https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?p=8950741#post8950741) on the subject, since I talk at ridiculous length given the opportunity. I literally crashed the survey website that Mazda sent me, presumably because my feedback was too damn much.

The Spoon stuff works fantastic, costs moderate money, super tricky to install right. But, as I said before, it lets out the unicorns.

Normzta

16th May 2018, 23:10

stevenvillatoro

17th May 2018, 00:31

Went for a drive to celebrate 2 years anniversary up at Mt Nebo in Queensland, Australia

The hood looks massive – a very nice shot. Beautiful.

Uncle Rico

17th May 2018, 15:18

DD50

17th May 2018, 16:04

GoodNDSport

18th May 2018, 00:42

ONR'ed it with 2 gallons of water under 30 minutes before going to work.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180518/1121a6f0108724c1b8c8d2ff670c9f19.jpg

GahZRah

18th May 2018, 02:10

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180518/bd0d398cf9a82bae0170c97f0a022402.jpg

Bout that sequential life.

DD50

18th May 2018, 13:34

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180518/bd0d398cf9a82bae0170c97f0a022402.jpg

Bout that sequential life.

Did you order from MX5 Things and how long did it take to ship? I order the running sequential lights today from them.

GahZRah

18th May 2018, 14:40

Did you order from MX5 Things and how long did it take to ship? I order the running sequential lights today from them.

I got it in 2 days, but Sergei is in the bay area and im only like 2.5 hours away.

If you're running leds in the front, you may want to look into his harness.

s5pitfire

18th May 2018, 14:44

I got it in 2 days, but Sergei is in the bay area and im only like 2.5 hours away.

If you're running leds in the front, you may want to look into his harness.

The product turned out great, glad he revised it to actually visibly sequence. Does the gif speed it up a bit? I'd like it just a bit slower. I have a short list of mods in my room to install before I can sanely order this one! Wind restrictor, BBFW rollbar, etc

mshale

18th May 2018, 17:13

The product turned out great, glad he revised it to actually visibly sequence. Does the gif speed it up a bit? I'd like it just a bit slower. I have a short list of mods in my room to install before I can sanely order this one! Wind restrictor, BBFW rollbar, etc

It will blink as fast as yours do now. We can’t change the blink speed yet. I say yet because you’d need to reprogram the BCM to do it, but I think Sergey is working on that too.
Stuff like this makes me wish I had stuck with electrical/computer engineering in school.

2004 msm

18th May 2018, 19:58

Veedox

19th May 2018, 12:53

I'm sure the steering wheel feels fabulous. I've considered Guardian Designs wheel but, in several different photos, it's always looked to me that they didn't get the ring at the top in the exact right spot. Or, is it just the angle of your photo? The ring at the top off seems off-center a little bit and also slightly crooked (not perfectly vertical).

Also, why doesn't the red stitching on the shift boot go all the way up to the top of the boot? Is that something you requested?

Mark

Probably lens distortion making it look off center. You of all people should be aware of that Mark!

x-912

19th May 2018, 14:12

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180518/bd0d398cf9a82bae0170c97f0a022402.jpg

Bout that sequential life.

That looks more impressive than the close ups!
Looks like the inner third of the light activates before the sequential? Is it just the photography that lets the yellow light bleed outside the actual inner lens area?

BulldogDan

19th May 2018, 15:19

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Installed the Amico slant cut exhaust tips.

Mark Booth

19th May 2018, 18:04

Went for a drive with friends (SDMC's 'Run Around the Hills'). A great time was had by all! Click image for larger version.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HbvFFFF/0/354565fc/O/i-HbvFFFF.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HbvFFFF/0/354565fc/O/i-HbvFFFF.jpg)

Mark

s o ankh

19th May 2018, 19:37

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Stopped along the Foothills Parkway while on the way to ride the Tail of the Dragon, again.

Her93NA

19th May 2018, 20:15

Vipermoon

20th May 2018, 01:39

I removed the CD player and the metal plate it sits on. Then I installed the taller (deeper) center cubby and cover plate to take its place.

Then I installed Sergy's (mx5things.com) excellent and affordable cubby shelf, taking advantage of the extra space. My storage situation has never been better.

benspeed83

20th May 2018, 01:42

Still trying to find out if my RF is allowed for a track day without added roll bar protection. I’ve searched everywhere and haven’t gotten a straight answer.

Totally depends on the track and their rules. My local track does not allow any generation Miata’s without aftermarket roll protection. Other tracks do allow it.

Blu 09

20th May 2018, 10:46

Drove 8 laps around Road America. Great track and venue. This is me in line to enter the track.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/7cf8e633cb9156b40fc774f7cd413b12.jpg

Her93NA

20th May 2018, 13:40

Totally depends on the track and their rules. My local track does not allow any generation Miata’s without aftermarket roll protection. Other tracks do allow it.

I’ve emailed the run group people, no reply yet. Will keep everyone posted.

Ryan S

21st May 2018, 22:20

Went out and bought a new MX5.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/41a0e21d5ca13dbbfd59434a03dc58d6.jpg

Mark Booth

21st May 2018, 22:30

Went out and bought a new MX5.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/41a0e21d5ca13dbbfd59434a03dc58d6.jpg

Congrats! Get Paint Protection Film applied ASAP.

Mark

futura

21st May 2018, 22:53

Vipermoon

22nd May 2018, 00:26

Shane1130

22nd May 2018, 00:44

Ryan S

22nd May 2018, 02:58

Congrats. I second Mark on the PPF, especially for that color. We have the exact same cars (and first names, a top tier first name of course) you and I, but back then I didn't know the ND's/Mazda's paint was so stupid. My car has plenty of white chips at only 28k miles.

Thanks. I totally agree with you on first name :)
I am still contemplating about PPF. I read about some negative comments on longevity of PPFs. Yellowing of PPF after 5 - 10 years. I plan to keep this car for 10+ years so don’t want to deal with discolored PPF and removal. But those rock chips will bug me greatly. Two of my other cars have PPF and other two don’t have PPF. I don’t plan to keep them for more than 5 years so I am not too worried. Anyways, I am not really sure. Ugggg..

Mark Booth

22nd May 2018, 04:15

PPF has come a long way. The days of yellowing PPF are long gone. If this was 2010, I wouldn’t get PPF either. It’s not 2010.

Mark

GarethC

22nd May 2018, 09:09

Ryan S

22nd May 2018, 09:52

Definitely do PPF, mine is hammered.

OK. You guys convinced me. Ordering 3M pro PPF for this weekend. Not driving my Miata until then. :(

Vipermoon

22nd May 2018, 10:02

OK. You guys convinced me. Ordering 3M pro PPF for this weekend. Not driving my Miata until then.

Yeah, if anything, keeping it 10+ years is all the more reason. I'm going to have to wrap my car in a different color eventually, due to my mistake.

Ryan S

22nd May 2018, 10:55

I am going to DIY route. I have done PPF for my last 3 cars and came out ok. Save money.

On PPF ordering page, it gives me two choices: Sports and GT. But No option for club.
Which one should I order? Club bumper is more similar to Sports or GT? Thanks

gt40mkii

22nd May 2018, 11:23

Vipermoon

22nd May 2018, 13:07

I am going to DIY route. I have done PPF for my last 3 cars and came out ok. Save money.

On PPF ordering page, it gives me two choices: Sports and GT. But No option for club.
Which one should I order? Club bumper is more similar to Sports or GT? Thanks

There is no difference in the front bumper of any of them, so I don't know what you should do. No body panel except the trunk lid every changes between trims.

moleson10

22nd May 2018, 13:26

Went out and bought a new MX5.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/41a0e21d5ca13dbbfd59434a03dc58d6.jpg

Nicely done. You got the right color.

FWIW, I didn't do PPF on mine and 12,000 mi/2 years later I've got 1 noticeable chip.

Icehawk

22nd May 2018, 19:08

If you can afford PPF I'd do it. My car has some small chips at 25k miles, not terrible but I'd prefer if they weren't there. My thought is eventually I can just have the car wrapped.

Fixed my airbag warning light, when I put the resistor in during my seat install it just wasn't in there good I guess. Yay, no more blinking light and my other airbags work again!

2004 msm

22nd May 2018, 19:46

Growler48

22nd May 2018, 21:55

I just installed MeisterR CRD coilovers! Here is a picture of the car with the out of the box settings. Still trying to figure out whether or not to play with the height or just leave it as is.

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Blu 09

22nd May 2018, 21:59

Wingnut037

23rd May 2018, 05:17

Ordered a 3M ppf kit and got an alignment. I thought it handled good before, but noticable improvement all around. Factory job was all over the place.

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Joshude

23rd May 2018, 05:20

turborascal

23rd May 2018, 10:52

Baby got new shoes on Monday in preparation for a long trip beginning tomorrow: Continental ECS in the stock size.

They replaced my worn Michelin Pilot SuperSports (down to 4/32 @ 19k miles).
About 150 miles in my initial impression is that their handling characteristics are similar to the Pilots.
Lots of twisties over the Memorial Day weekend will tell the full tale.

Echoing the professionals and those who know far more than me; these seem to be terrific Summer performance tires for the money.

bill keksz

23rd May 2018, 13:03

Cross Creek

23rd May 2018, 13:24

New summer tires and wheels (Conti ECS on Enkei PF01)

https://i.imgur.com/JMZP0Yo.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/kVyBMpB.jpg

DonnyDuck

23rd May 2018, 14:28

Congrats! Get Paint Protection Film applied ASAP.

Mark

Mark - Curious ... Did you PPF your CX-5 ?? What color and year is your CX-5? I am thinking of buying one.

rastap

23rd May 2018, 14:40

Zoomer1

23rd May 2018, 15:38

mshale

23rd May 2018, 15:44

Levelled steering column cover.
Removed airbag warnings from sum visors.
Hooked up OBD2 reader. Revs cut out at about 6800rpm, then goes down to 6600. In neutral, limit is 5500.

Ok, I need some more info on leveling the steering column cover! What I’ve seen it’s spot welded in place.

I also want to remove the stickers.

ophidia31

23rd May 2018, 15:47

Got my windshield replaced (with new trim) and doesn't feel like I'm driving around in a garbage can anymore. :jump:

And to others who read this, safelite knows they replace the trim since they can break so if whoever you speak to when setting up your appointment says they don't replace the trim, tell them to get the correct info and order the proper parts. When I said this to the installer, he told me that whoever I spoke with that said they were reusable pieces didn't have the right information. After I made the appointment I ordered them myself and thankfully I did otherwise I'd be waiting another week for the replacement to get done since they would be ordering them themselves.

mshale

23rd May 2018, 15:47

Came back from Lake Placid yesterday in a terrible rain storm. The car was hydroplaning a lot. I only have 12,000 kilometers on the OEM tires (Bridgestone Potenza S001's), so was quite surprised. Would you say that this was the tires' fault, or just chalk it off to road conditions?

Light car and not so long lasting tires. I haven’t hydroplaned since ditching the OEM tires, but mine didn’t have that many miles on them.

stevenvillatoro

23rd May 2018, 16:06

New summer tires and wheels (Conti ECS on Enkei PF01)

Yours are the very first pics that represent the Ceramic color properly on my screen (iPad). I had given up hope.

Cross Creek

23rd May 2018, 16:27

Zoomer1

23rd May 2018, 19:03

Light car and not so long lasting tires. I haven’t hydroplaned since ditching the OEM tires, but mine didn’t have that many miles on them.

12000 km is only 7200 miles, so I don't think that is a lot for a performance tire. Maybe I am wrong.:confused:

mshale

23rd May 2018, 19:52

12000 km is only 7200 miles, so I don't think that is a lot for a performance tire. Maybe I am wrong.:confused:

Nope, you’re right. It’s my brain. For some reason, I always read “km” as “thousand miles”. So I was thinking 12 thousand miles which is about 50% of their life depending on driving style.

My bad!

bill keksz

23rd May 2018, 19:57

Ok, I need some more info on leveling the steering column cover! What I’ve seen it’s spot welded in place.

I also want to remove the stickers.

Stickers are easy - heat gun or hair drier, plastic scraper, and Goo Gone.

In my case, the column cover was also easy. The left side needed to be lower.
Remove the two philips screws under the column cover, and pull the bottom half down and aft. Note the holes for the screws. I placed a spacer over the left hole and reassembled. The spacer allowed the lower cover to be rotated level, and the upper cover attaches to the lower cover, so it gets leveled.

mshale

23rd May 2018, 20:09

Stickers are easy - heat gun or hair drier, plastic scraper, and Goo Gone.

In my case, the column cover was also easy. The left side needed to be lower.

Remove the two philips screws under the column cover, and pull the bottom half down and aft. Note the holes for the screws. I placed a spacer over the left hole and reassembled. The spacer allowed the lower cover to be rotated level, and the upper cover attaches to the lower cover, so it gets leveled.

Thank you. I will definitely have to try this.

ABQ-ND

24th May 2018, 16:28

Bob_MX5

24th May 2018, 18:26

Came back from Lake Placid yesterday in a terrible rain storm. The car was hydroplaning a lot. I only have 12,000 kilometers on the OEM tires (Bridgestone Potenza S001's), so was quite surprised. Would you say that this was the tires' fault, or just chalk it off to road conditions?

Neither. I'd chalk it up to driver going to fast for the road conditions. First time it's not your fault..conditions could have worsened before you could react. Second time through "a lot" is absolutely driver's fault.

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Mark Gilbert

24th May 2018, 18:40

Rainier G

24th May 2018, 20:23

Drove all over South Florida getting price quotes to repaint my front end from all the rock chips. :mad:

Bumper, hood, and fenders? How much?

Mark Booth

24th May 2018, 22:37

Mark - Curious ... Did you PPF your CX-5 ?? What color and year is your CX-5? I am thinking of buying one.

Yes, the CX-5 got Suntek Ultimate. 2017 in Eternal Blue. We love the car, we’d buy one again in a heartbeat. Just passed 11K miles.

Mark

Wingnut037

24th May 2018, 23:12

Coming down the mountain certainly improves mpg.

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Kahres05

25th May 2018, 14:19

https://i.imgur.com/9OwTacu.jpg?2

Took out the wind deflector...makes a huge difference in noise and just is more comfortable with it out. I made foam plugs for the holes out of window insulation.

Mark Booth

25th May 2018, 23:29

I haven't done anything with my ND all week and won't be able to do anything with it until our backyard remodel project is completed. Reason: There's stuff in the way!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-69gqkPL/0/190d3785/O/i-69gqkPL.jpg

Our Miata is in the garage behind those pallets of pavers and decorative concrete wall block. They probably won't start laying the product until Tuesday, so SD Miata isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

:(

Mark

killinghall

26th May 2018, 02:06

Mark Booth

26th May 2018, 03:21

I found a partner for our RF today. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/6aa5583b00c059e8baed59ff2cea9576.jpg

Nicely done photo! :thumbs:

Mark

Zoomer1

26th May 2018, 07:12

https://i.imgur.com/9OwTacu.jpg?2

Took out the wind deflector...makes a huge difference in noise and just is more comfortable with it out. I made foam plugs for the holes out of window insulation.

Someone on a thread about this taught us to remove the window part but re-install the base of the deflector. This cuts the wind noise even more, and I think looks better.

2004 msm

26th May 2018, 07:31

Stepping Out

26th May 2018, 09:28

With the help of a couple of friends, I washed, clay barred and waxed my car for the first time. The top got cleaned and 303d as well.

Thanks to everyone in the maintenance threads for the cleaning and product recommendations.

https://i.imgur.com/DdNsiO4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WCgJyFr.jpg

pepegas187

26th May 2018, 11:32

Got my windshield replaced (with new trim) and doesn't feel like I'm driving around in a garbage can anymore. :jump:

And to others who read this, safelite knows they replace the trim since they can break so if whoever you speak to when setting up your appointment says they don't replace the trim, tell them to get the correct info and order the proper parts. When I said this to the installer, he told me that whoever I spoke with that said they were reusable pieces didn't have the right information. After I made the appointment I ordered them myself and thankfully I did otherwise I'd be waiting another week for the replacement to get done since they would be ordering them themselves.

Thanks for this. I showed the estimator from Safelite the post regarding the trim but I didn't ask if they would replace it as a matter of habit.
Did you get OEM glass or after market?

DEye

26th May 2018, 11:38

emulous74

26th May 2018, 13:08

Purchased my '18 Machine Grey/Cherry Club-Recaro on 5/16/18 and finally got the windows tinted today with Prestige Spectra Photosync SPH45 on all windows, darkens to 35 when solar rays hit it, blocks 90% of the heat. Windshield got done with Solar Gard Ultra Performance Nano Ceramic 80.

Had the same setup on my ATS-V and it helped greatly in the central Texas Sun. Very Expensive but worth it to me.

Paint Protection film goes on Wed.

sai_iii

26th May 2018, 14:56

Tried out Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish.

SO easy to apply and the results are pretty impressive!

https://imgur.com/4V0RnS3.jpg
https://imgur.com/LJ8q9ze.jpg
https://imgur.com/pYiUOVz.jpg
https://imgur.com/n4r8S5B.jpg

A2ND

26th May 2018, 15:15

sai_iii

26th May 2018, 17:15

Looks very nice sai_iii, how long did it take to apply?

No more than 15 mins. Just spray your microfiber towel, wipe the panel and buff after it flashes. Couldn't have been easier. I used maybe 1/4 of the can? Definitely goes a long way. Works great on the wheels too!

I told a fib and actually did this yesterday:p

But here are some more photos from today with some more sunlight!
https://imgur.com/KxedIt6.jpg
https://imgur.com/WkycGqa.jpg
https://imgur.com/XtvcoNf.jpg

Blu 09

26th May 2018, 19:06

No more than 15 mins. Just spray your microfiber towel, wipe the panel and buff after it flashes. Couldn't have been easier. I used maybe 1/4 of the can? Definitely goes a long way. Works great on the wheels too!

I told a fib and actually did this yesterday:p

But here are some more photos from today with some more sunlight!
https://imgur.com/KxedIt6.jpg
https://imgur.com/WkycGqa.jpg
https://imgur.com/XtvcoNf.jpgWhite is very fresh. Congrats

rastap

26th May 2018, 19:10

sai_iii

26th May 2018, 20:14

White is very fresh. Congrats

:thumbs:

Top looks great as well!

Thanks! It was actually just replaced, but I applied 303 to it as well!

MBrown1003

26th May 2018, 20:37

Added an "RF-GT" badge...

https://i.imgur.com/qTuURT0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Hgf4sMd.jpg

#ScarletMiata

26th May 2018, 22:00

singatoon

26th May 2018, 23:56

Yes, the CX-5 got Suntek Ultimate.
Mark

Mark,

I'm curious why you used Suntek instead of Xpel? Was it a color related decision?

rastap

27th May 2018, 00:00

#ScarletMiata

27th May 2018, 02:53

wigwam

27th May 2018, 08:36

I’m pretty sure it was a 3M wrap - i’ll try to get the details and list them here. Plans are already afoot for v2.0 due later this year. You guys might even tempt me to run it “stripeless” for a while.

Ok, I was wrong, that dark green colour is apparently an Avery Denison wrap called, ahem, Dark Green. Obvious really.

vin213

27th May 2018, 09:13

Ekul61

27th May 2018, 10:17

Blu 09

27th May 2018, 10:25

2004 msm

27th May 2018, 11:34

Tossed sound tube and installed new shift knob.

Can properly hear the GWR Super Q now without the mechanical intrusion from the sound enhancer. [emoji1476] If pics come through you can also see red start bezel and reflection of blue LED interior light.

Nice knob! Where’d you source the start bezel?

Mark Booth

27th May 2018, 11:38

I'm suffering from Miata withdrawal.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xbt9zv/0/ca719a51/O/i-2xbt9zv.jpg

Mark

El Nopal

27th May 2018, 12:10

Over last 2 days I drove it over 800 miles to join the Inland Empire chapter of Club Miata Northwest on a drive, and hit a milestone while I was at it...

https://i.imgur.com/nqlPii7.jpg

This is my map for the weekend... although the portion west of Seattle I'm driving in our Mazda3.

https://i.imgur.com/f23eedy.jpg

Ryan S

27th May 2018, 13:02

Tossed sound tube and installed new shift knob.
Can properly hear the GWR Super Q now without the mechanical intrusion from the sound enhancer. If pics come through you can also see red start bezel and reflection of blue LED interior light.

Where did you get that knob? Is that from eBay one? Does it have shift pattern embossed on top? I was going to get one but pattern doesn’t match my car gear pattern. Anyways, Looks very nice.

2004 msm

27th May 2018, 13:08

I'm suffering from Miata withdrawal.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xbt9zv/0/ca719a51/O/i-2xbt9zv.jpg

Mark

Too bad you couldn’t have left her at a friends!

Fco

27th May 2018, 13:27

Mine is spending a couple days (at least) at the dealership. Took it in yesterday because of a vibration sound right where the ST meets the top part of the window. It wasn’t a loud sound and was only noticeable on highway speeds, but it just becomes annoying after a while. Dealership tested and confirmed the issue, so they’re contacting Mazda for resolution. Only about 8 months of warranty left. Need to take care of any quirks quick!!!

Bright side... dealership put me in a 6 as a loaner. Hadn’t had the chance to test drive one of those until now.

Growler48

27th May 2018, 18:43

I installed a set of MeisterR ZetaCRDs and MX-5 Things Trunk Opener Springs, Indicator Overlay and Cubby Shelf.

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=286876&d=1527459333

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=286882&stc=1&d=1527460634

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=286883&stc=1&d=1527460693

DonnyDuck

27th May 2018, 18:44

Yes, the CX-5 got Suntek Ultimate. 2017 in Eternal Blue. We love the car, we’d buy one again in a heartbeat. Just passed 11K miles.

MarkTHX

vin213

28th May 2018, 08:17

Nice knob! Where’d you source the start bezel?

A few people on here have done the start bezel - some cheap bling:
Console Engine Start Key Push Button Ring Trim Cover For Mazda 3 Axela 2014-2017 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2 F382269709819

2004 msm

28th May 2018, 08:20

A few people on here have done the start bezel - some cheap bling:

Console Engine Start Key Push Button Ring Trim Cover For Mazda 3 Axela 2014-2017 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2 F382269709819

Thanks

vin213

28th May 2018, 08:27

Where did you get that knob? Is that from eBay one? Does it have shift pattern embossed on top? I was going to get one but pattern doesn’t match my car gear pattern. Anyways, Looks very nice.

From Amazon.com - search 'itimo universal auto gearstick shifter'. 5sp pattern but embossing is so faint you can't see it anyway. I appreciate it's not to everyone's taste but I prefer the feel of this knob :O. Will keep original shifter for when I sell the car. Had the same one in a previous car and loved the size/shape so this is actually the second one I've bought.

Ryan S

28th May 2018, 09:16

MX5TARGA

28th May 2018, 13:10

Did 2 really anal things:
Fingertip door closers
Passenger side seat belt buckle holder.
I'm running out of gadgets to add! :D

Russ

johan330

29th May 2018, 04:11

Terrible, take it away now!!
Added an "RF-GT" badge...

https://i.imgur.com/qTuURT0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Hgf4sMd.jpg

johan330

29th May 2018, 04:12

Terrible, take it away now!!

It´s not even the same plastic silver colour.

killinghall

29th May 2018, 07:31

Terrible, take it away now!!

I've been saying this again and again, the person who designed this ought to be shot. Absolutely no sense of design.

Icehawk

29th May 2018, 17:59

Ride is really bouncy, but apparently its normal since the springs haven't settled yet. Need to drive her more to get it to settle. I test drove a friend's miata on the same coils and it was just like stock in terms of comfort. Body roll has been largely eliminated, based on my limited drive through some sweeping turns.

That is not normal - spring settling has nothing to do with this, all that does is change ride height slightly if at all.

You are running too little damping. Turn it towards the stiffer settings until it no longer does this.

If you are going to do that RF badge I'd pull the Skyactiv and put it there. Would look a lot better.

#ScarletMiata

30th May 2018, 00:50

Basora94

30th May 2018, 01:41

I got some new tires!

Yokohama AD08 R

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Eibach Pro-Kit should be on the way so it will sit lower in short time! :D

vin213

30th May 2018, 01:52

optiklenz13

30th May 2018, 10:17

2004 msm

30th May 2018, 17:33

Okami rear diffuser with OE side skirts and front fins painted to match in gloss black.

Nice!

-ph-

31st May 2018, 07:55

I got some new tires!

Yokohama AD08 R

Eibach Pro-Kit should be on the way so it will sit lower in short time! :D

What's the tire size? What do you think about them?
I was thinking to put that model also but on a 16' wheel.

MX5TARGA

31st May 2018, 08:02

I got some new tires!

Yokohama AD08 R

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/5e3e74d0907c32cf0c3f1521da0d9efd.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/5bb2cba4aa4aef70aa927cf4f8562ac8.jpeg

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Eibach Pro-Kit should be on the way so it will sit lower in short time! :D

Rule # 1:
Never post a photo of a dirty Miata! :D

Russ

rdsail

31st May 2018, 08:54

mdgalv

31st May 2018, 11:24

Took the car in to the dealer for oil change and for the roof top gasket fix. What a difference! No more air noice next to my ear. I drove it about 75 mph and no wind noice. I highly recommend it. Best part....$0

Is there a bulletin on this or something to refer to when taking it in?

mshale

31st May 2018, 12:14

Is there a bulletin on this or something to refer to when taking it in?

+1

I’ve had my car in twice for this noise and the dealer did add some foam, but I’m pretty sure it was done incorrectly and I still have the noise. Mine is only on the passenger side, though so my wife won’t ride with me...

alape8

31st May 2018, 12:20

Took the car in to the dealer for oil change and for the roof top gasket fix. What a difference! No more air noice next to my ear. I drove it about 75 mph and no wind noice. I highly recommend it. Best part....$0

Is that an RF deal or a soft top?

Red Army Faction

31st May 2018, 13:24

Rule # 1:
Never post a photo of a dirty Miata! :D

Russ

Rule # 2:

Don't listen to people who tell you what the rules are ;)

Winnie

31st May 2018, 15:20

Rule # 2:

Don't listen to people who tell you what the rules are ;)

:thumbs:

klangstone

31st May 2018, 15:24

Rule # 2:

Don't listen to people who tell you what the rules are ;)

Unless they're moderators...

mshale

31st May 2018, 15:37

Is that an RF deal or a soft top?

Mine is an RF.

Starvmarv

31st May 2018, 15:43

+1

I’ve had my car in twice for this noise and the dealer did add some foam, but I’m pretty sure it was done incorrectly and I still have the noise. Mine is only on the passenger side, though so my wife won’t ride with me...

Is there a bulletin on this or something to refer to when taking it in?

Yes, attached is the pdf

More available at https://www.miata.net/garage/tsb/index.html

Basora94

31st May 2018, 16:41

What's the tire size? What do you think about them?

I was thinking to put that model also but on a 16' wheel.

They are amazing! I got a good deal on them, something like 160usd each.

The grip is definitely much better now and they produce less road noise than the Bridgestone.

They also look great!!

Red Army Faction

31st May 2018, 17:04

Unless they're moderators...

Meh... Moderation is overrated ;)

ABQ-ND

31st May 2018, 18:56

Today I installed the RoadsterSport Race Exhaust :-)

I was worried that it would be too loud, but this exhaust doesn't produce noise, it makes music! I can't believe how much better this sounds than stock.

rdsail

31st May 2018, 21:35

Is there a bulletin on this or something to refer to when taking it in?

Yes there is a bulleting. I called in I told them about the noice and mentioned the bulletin. They took care of the rest.

Ryan S

1st June 2018, 03:30

vin213

1st June 2018, 04:59

Starvmarv

1st June 2018, 07:10

Guardian designs steering wheel also arrived in the mail today. Corsa, smooth Napa all round, OE plumb stitched. Feels just like the Audi A3 I sold.

Man that steering wheel looks meaty. I'm coming from a BMW, so i'm used to thick steering wheels and am not a fan of the skinny wheel on the ND.

JDMX5PHIL

1st June 2018, 07:23

I'm suffering from Miata withdrawal.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2xbt9zv/0/ca719a51/O/i-2xbt9zv.jpg

Mark

Poor thing!

Mark Booth

1st June 2018, 08:19

Poor thing!

She’s still stuck in there, but it’s looking likely she’ll be free today or tomorrow.

Mark

Ryan S

1st June 2018, 08:52

Had 1 mth inspection/service at Mazda where they installed the pedals at no cost. They were complimentary of the GWR SQTT exhaust on the car. Guardian designs steering wheel also arrived in the mail today. Corsa, smooth Napa all round, OE plumb stitched. Feels just like the Audi A3 I sold.

Mannnn.... I want that steering wheel. Be sure to let us know how you like your new steering wheel. That would be my next mod for sure

Her93NA

1st June 2018, 10:29

breckenridge

1st June 2018, 14:28

For future things do be done to my ND - a gift arrived in the mail today.

56" 2-piece Race Ramps. They seem really nice, lightweight. Loads of clearance on stock club suspension/front lip, and should be plenty if I ever change up the suspension.
Can't wait to have a reason to use them!

https://i.imgur.com/LFdtedr.jpg

mshale

1st June 2018, 14:28

Just signed the CC form to order the supercharger, clutch and have an LSD coming. [emoji85]

What clutch and LSD did you get?
I plan on the turbo but was curious if a clutch and LSD would be needed (until the stock clutch gave up). I have a GT so no drugs for me...

Scrappy

1st June 2018, 14:44

For future things do be done to my ND - a gift arrived in the mail today.

56" 2-piece Race Ramps. They seem really nice, lightweight. Loads of clearance on stock club suspension/front lip, and should be plenty if I ever change up the suspension.
Can't wait to have a reason to use them!

https://i.imgur.com/LFdtedr.jpg

Love my race ramps! Used them for the backup camera, front lip spoiler and Spyder grill installs.:thumbs:

alape8

1st June 2018, 15:43

For future things do be done to my ND - a gift arrived in the mail today.

56" 2-piece Race Ramps. They seem really nice, lightweight. Loads of clearance on stock club suspension/front lip, and should be plenty if I ever change up the suspension.
Can't wait to have a reason to use them!

https://i.imgur.com/LFdtedr.jpg

Awesome! I had a pair of 3" tall super low profile race ramps show up yesterday, I was worried about clearance on the larger sets once the car was lowered. Should still be plenty of room to fit a jack under there now.

breckenridge

1st June 2018, 16:19

Awesome! I had a pair of 3" tall super low profile race ramps show up yesterday, I was worried about clearance on the larger sets once the car was lowered. Should still be plenty of room to fit a jack under there now.

I think I could have actually gotten a model shorter than the 56" and had them just clear on the stock suspension. However, I was hoping (and it seems the case) that even with a modest drop with these I could still clear and have them be sufficient for oil changes, etc. without a jack.

Her93NA

1st June 2018, 16:26

What clutch and LSD did you get?
I plan on the turbo but was curious if a clutch and LSD would be needed (until the stock clutch gave up). I have a GT so no drugs for me...

The OEM club LSD.

GoodNDSport

1st June 2018, 16:44

For future things do be done to my ND - a gift arrived in the mail today.

56" 2-piece Race Ramps. They seem really nice, lightweight. Loads of clearance on stock club suspension/front lip, and should be plenty if I ever change up the suspension.
Can't wait to have a reason to use them!

https://i.imgur.com/LFdtedr.jpg

Thanks for the pic. Super helpful. These are on my wish list for my lowered (1") ND. Should work just fine.

breckenridge

1st June 2018, 17:56

Thanks for the pic. Super helpful. These are on my wish list for my lowered (1") ND. Should work just fine.

Glad it helps! If you want to double check, they have a calculator you can use on their website. You hold a yardstick under the inside edge of the front tire and against the bottom of front lip. Distance to the ground at 36" calculates what ramps fit your car, but these should be more than fine.

p4e81

1st June 2018, 18:53

287177
287178

Wheel alignment!

01010011

1st June 2018, 22:09

Glad it helps! If you want to double check, they have a calculator you can use on their website. You hold a yardstick under the inside edge of the front tire and against the bottom of front lip. Distance to the ground at 36" calculates what ramps fit your car, but these should be more than fine.

Just to add more confirmation, I have a set of 56" 2-piece Race Ramps that work great with my lowered car (GWR Progress springs on Club Bilstein shocks).

They're actually even more useful now that my car is lowered versus stock, since I can no longer get my jack under the front of the car when it's on the ground (despite being a low-profile, long reach model). So if I need to take the front wheels off, I can drive up on the ramps and then easily get the jack under to lift a bit more to place jack stands and pop off the wheels.

For things like oil changes that don't require taking the wheels off, the ramps by themselves make it really easy.

GoodNDSport

2nd June 2018, 06:19

Just to add more confirmation, I have a set of 56" 2-piece Race Ramps that work great with my lowered car (GWR Progress springs on Club Bilstein shocks).

They're actually even more useful now that my car is lowered versus stock, since I can no longer get my jack under the front of the car when it's on the ground (despite being a low-profile, long reach model). So if I need to take the front wheels off, I can drive up on the ramps and then easily get the jack under to lift a bit more to place jack stands and pop off the wheels.

For things like oil changes that don't require taking the wheels off, the ramps by themselves make it really easy.

Thanks for the confirmation. Will order a pair soon. Prefer these over jacking up the car plus less wear on the knees and arm ;) I like to take my time when tinkering with the car and am usually exhausted at the end. Needless to say the Rhino Ramps no longer work after suspension drop.

@breckenridge: I'll peruse their online calculator to make sure I'm ordering the right size.

Back on topic: added JBR intake hose and dry air filter; car now feels snappier ;)

2004 msm

2nd June 2018, 07:31

Back on topic: added JBR intake hose and dry air filter; car now feels snappier ;)

Looks cool too

chibianh

2nd June 2018, 14:12

DD50

2nd June 2018, 14:37

ophidia31

2nd June 2018, 16:08

Thanks for this. I showed the estimator from Safelite the post regarding the trim but I didn't ask if they would replace it as a matter of habit.
Did you get OEM glass or after market?

OEM

Has a little made in japan sticker near the logo too that I guess was taken off when I bought mine originally. Going to leave that on there. :D

apaz037

2nd June 2018, 17:11

Installed CS jam handles / door bushings.

Put the Volk Racing Wheel / Rays Engineering stickers on my fake te37's.

Bought Bilstein shocks to swap out the stock ones my sport (100 bucks from a buddy, woot)

Also picked up the corksport front sway bar.

Got the clips in for my side skirt (which had the clip closest to the driver's side front wheel snap), then I realized that one of the parts that holds the clips (not the clip itself) is what's damaged.

I'll take a it to the dealership next Saturday and have them sort it out I guess.

GTRBE2015

2nd June 2018, 17:32

Installed CS jam handles / door bushings.

Put the Volk Racing Wheel / Rays Engineering stickers on my fake te37's.

Bought Bilstein shocks to swap out the stock ones my sport (100 bucks from a buddy, woot)

Also picked up the corksport front sway bar.

Got the clips in for my side skirt (which had the clip closest to the driver's side front wheel snap), then I realized that one of the parts that holds the clips (not the clip itself) is what's damaged.

I'll take a it to the dealership next Saturday and have them sort it out I guess.

Why would you put stickers on fake wheels? I understand buying fakes if you can’t afford the genuine but why try to sell them as real? That is rice and really disappointing.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l612/autoforums1978/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/autoforums1978/media/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg.html)

Now those are real and even I don’t slap stickers on them

stevenvillatoro

2nd June 2018, 17:32

Installed CS jam handles / door bushings.

Did you have a door rattle issue, and if so, did the CS bushings fix it? A mini-review from you would be nice, because owners’ reviews of these are rare and vague.

etcthorne

2nd June 2018, 17:40

Did you have a door rattle issue, and if so, did the CS bushings fix it? A mini-review from you would be nice, because owners’ reviews of these are rare and vague.

Steve, I just installed the red CS bushings a few weeks ago. I was skeptical and didn't think it would be a big deal. I didn't have any rattles with the stock bushings that I could tell. I was sort of shocked at how much of a change the new ones make. With windows down, much less noise and movement closing the doors. Windows up sounds like closing a bank vault door (solid). The biggest change I noticed was the difference while driving over the same route I've driven many times to work. Less flex and fewer noises from anything. I think it was $60.00 well spent.

stevenvillatoro

2nd June 2018, 17:46

Steve, I just installed the...

Thanks! That’s much more real-world informative than any YouTube video I’ve seen. And you haven’t had to repeatedly close/slam doors?

Her93NA

2nd June 2018, 18:02

Why would you put stickers on fake wheels? I understand buying fakes if you can’t afford the genuine but why try to sell them as real? That is rice and really disappointing.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l612/autoforums1978/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/autoforums1978/media/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg.html)

Now those are real and even I don’t slap stickers on them

I thought it was really hard to get those stickers because of people slapping them on fake wheels? Like I heard you can only get the stickers when they ship with the wheels.

GTRBE2015

2nd June 2018, 18:12

I thought it was really hard to get those stickers because of people slapping them on fake wheels? Like I heard you can only get the stickers when they ship with the wheels.

Fake wheels and fake stickers. It sucks that people have created a market for that. The only reason why the stickers even existed at all was to let the genuine wheels stand out. Now rays etches their logos.

ffalcone

2nd June 2018, 19:33

I got a replacement supercharger coolant reservoir this week and finally got a chance to install it on the weekend.

https://i.imgur.com/331D35D.jpg

rastap

2nd June 2018, 19:38

I got a replacement supercharger coolant reservoir this week and finally got a chance to install it on the weekend.

https://i.imgur.com/331D35D.jpg

Looks solid. Hopefully this sorts out the leaks people have reported.

Blu 09

2nd June 2018, 22:33

RBH58

2nd June 2018, 23:12

Mark Booth

2nd June 2018, 23:29

Our Miata is still trapped in the garage. The contractor fired the crew that was working on our job and the new crew won't start until the middle of next week. They will probably be here another week after that but the driveway should finally be clear by around the 11th or so.

I've suffering from serious Miata withdrawal. Thankfully, a trip to Flyin' Miata's Summer Camp comes the week after that.

Mark

David Paul

2nd June 2018, 23:36

And you haven’t had to repeatedly close/slam doors?

I have them installed also and they really do work to give the vehicle a more solid feeling.

The CravenSpeed Bushings have a reputation for fitting perfectly right out of the box. No need for shaving material or constantly slamming of the doors to force fit.

Of course, I have done other things to tighten up my vehicle including a shock tower brace and anti-sways, front and rear. Every little bit helps.

The most solid car I have ever owned was a brand new 1976 Pontiac, Transam. My ND now is pretty close to being an equal to it.

stevenvillatoro

3rd June 2018, 00:04

I have them installed also and they really do work to give the vehicle a more solid feeling.

Sounds like an excellent mod from a company I like a lot, and I can snag a Stubby in one single order... both for under $100. Sold!

Motive Force

3rd June 2018, 00:14

Did an alignment (0 front toe, .55 front camber, 8.0 caster, rear .9 camber and .15 toe) and put on my GWR strut brace! Nice part, fun to install. One extra bolt, ominously.

The most solid car I have ever owned was a brand new 1976 Pontiac, Transam.That sounds... surprising. Unless you've owned exclusively convertibles, trucks, and limousines or something (don't forget 240SXs!). What other cars have you owned?

apaz037

3rd June 2018, 01:08

Why would you put stickers on fake wheels? I understand buying fakes if you can’t afford the genuine but why try to sell them as real? That is rice and really disappointing.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l612/autoforums1978/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/autoforums1978/media/F8D7B3C0-3556-4A08-857F-B28786B6F583_zpssinthlgg.jpg.html)

Now those are real and even I don’t slap stickers on them

Honestly? Because I like the way it looks and I'm not willing to spend the money on Volks at this particular moment in time.

I achieved the look I wanted for like 600 bucks (for all 4 w/ stickers) rather than 3k. If you wanna shame me for that, go ahead. I don't need real racing wheels like Volks. I'd be purchasing wayyyy more wheel than I actually needed or even wanted. I don't track my car. I just want a nice looking daily. These exceed my expectations in that regard.

I don't try to sell them as Ray's btw. I tell people straight up they are replica te37's. If they ask why (most who know about Rays stuff, don't because they already know the reason), I just say I'm not willing to spend 700+ replacing a single wheel if I happen to damage one, one day.

David Paul

3rd June 2018, 05:44

Did an alignment (0 front toe, .55 front camber, 8.0 caster, rear .9 camber and .15 toe) and put on my GWR strut brace! Nice part, fun to install. One extra bolt, ominously.

That sounds... surprising. Unless you've owned exclusively convertibles, trucks, and limousines or something (don't forget 240SXs!). What other cars have you owned?

Funny you should ask.

About a year ago, I actually spent quite a bit of time figuring out how many vehicles I have owned since I got my license at age 16. That would be 50 years ago.

There were a total of 46 vehicles. Most were used and 23 were brand new. Five of them, including the ND, were convertibles. My most solid convertible was a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. It was very heavy due to a tremendous amount of internal bracing and was designed by Mercedes Benz. It had no cowl shake and was totally stock.

Here is the list. I may have forgotten one or 2 but this is close enough for Government work.

1953 Mercury 2 door hard top manual w/over drive
1957 Studebaker President automatic
1950 Nash 4 door manual
1955 Ford Station Wagon v8 manual
1955 Chevrolet 4 door manual
1960 Chevrolet Impala HT,4 door automatic
1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible automatic
1960 Plymouth 4 door Fury automatic
1963 Corvair Spyder w-turbo manual
1968 Pontiac Le Mans manual (New)
1967 Pontiac Catalina 4 door automatic
1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible automatic
1969 Pontiac Catalina automatic (New)
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1971 Pontiac Grand Ville 2 door automatic (New)
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1974 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1975 Oldsmobile 98 2 door automatic (New)
1975 Oldsmobile 98 4 door automatic
1975 Chevrolet Impala 4 door automatic
1976 Triumph TR7 manual (New)
1977 Ford Fairlane 4 door HT automatic (New)
1976 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1976 Pontiac TransAm automatic (New)
1978 Ford Customized Van manual (New)
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlas Supreme
1976 Hyundai Excel manual (New)
1976 Chrysler Lazer manual (New)
1977 Dodge Custom Van automatic
1976 Lincoln Town Car automatic
1980 Buick Le Sabre automatic
1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 2 door Hurst Conversion automatic
1976 Lincoln Town Car automatic Was my Father's car
1998 Ford 4 door automatic (New)
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2 door manual (New)
2000 Ford Sport Trac automatic (New)
2000 Ford Focus manual (New)
2003 Ford Mustang 6 cylinder manual (New)
2003 Ford Mustang 8 cylinder Mach I manual (New)
2004 Ford Mustang Cobra manual (New)
2007 Chrysler Sebring Convertible automatic (New)
2008 Hyundai Azera 4 door automatic (New)
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4 door (New)
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 door Dk Gray automatic (New)
2013 Volkswagen cc 4 door White Pearl automatic (New)
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe automatic (New)
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan automatic (New)
2016 Mazda Miata MX-5 manual (New)

How many vehicles have you owned? It must be quite a few since you feel you are up to the task of challenging my original statement regarding my 76 TransAm. :)

vin213

3rd June 2018, 07:46

Thorvald

3rd June 2018, 11:28

Installed the Mazda OEM cubby Shelf Net yesterday. Had to order from the UK to get it but now glad I did.

There is FINALLY a place to put my sunglasses in their case, they fit perfectly on top of the little shelf the net makes and still lets me access everything beneath the net shelf. Little expensive to just hold sunglasses but hey, you only live once.

Cheers
Tim

MX5TARGA

3rd June 2018, 11:58

Re-installed upgraded MX5things trunk popper... big improvement! :D

Russ

madgrey

3rd June 2018, 12:05

Her93NA

3rd June 2018, 12:09

Installed Guardian Designs Corsa steering wheel today (smooth nappa all round, OE matched plum stitching). Huge improvement - feels like the Audi. Now just need the aftermarket gear knob retrimmed to match. Will post more detail in the steering wheel thread.

Can’t wait for mine! I got the D shape with a noon marker.

051016

3rd June 2018, 12:44

Installed CS jam handles / door bushings.

Put the Volk Racing Wheel / Rays Engineering stickers on my fake te37's.

Bought Bilstein shocks to swap out the stock ones my sport (100 bucks from a buddy, woot)

Also picked up the corksport front sway bar.

Got the clips in for my side skirt (which had the clip closest to the driver's side front wheel snap), then I realized that one of the parts that holds the clips (not the clip itself) is what's damaged.

I'll take a it to the dealership next Saturday and have them sort it out I guess.

Haha just save up your money and buy some legit ones you cheap ****. This kid must be young.

rastap

3rd June 2018, 12:58

Installed Guardian Designs Corsa steering wheel today (smooth nappa all round, OE matched plum stitching). Huge improvement - feels like the Audi. Now just need the aftermarket gear knob retrimmed to match. Will post more detail in the steering wheel thread.

Is it just me or are those pictures distorted?

Fco

3rd June 2018, 13:27

First wash “under my administration”. The 9 had a wash too... don’t want her feeling left out...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/9eed5b2ae94ebb6e8cecd159887ac0b1.jpg

rrnyc

3rd June 2018, 14:39

alape8

3rd June 2018, 17:02

GoodNDSport

3rd June 2018, 17:02

Installed perforated Wheelskin. Took me 5 hours after a couple of redos (really need to take your time and can't miss a single hole and allow up to 5 hours for the installation). Good quality. Wheel feels thicker. Not much to look at. In hindsight, a Guardian wheel would've been better in terms of time spent, design, and quality.

Installed OEM scuff plates. Liking the look so far.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/b73c175e77d122e36e7264a1c4e2b09d.jpg

Pic of JBR intake hose (+ dry air filter) from a couple of days ago. Miata feels happier to rev :)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/e8855431bbe2dbb377598f132f4ac3fb.jpg

RidgeR5

3rd June 2018, 18:29

Which strut tower bar is that?

I installed a Carbon Miata shifter surround I received as a Christmas gift.

https://i.imgur.com/4ISlapjh.jpg

GoodNDSport

3rd June 2018, 18:58

Which strut tower bar is that?

I installed a Carbon Miata shifter surround I received as a Christmas gift.

https://i.imgur.com/4ISlapjh.jpg

Nice!

I've the Goodwin Racing strut tower brace with an opening on each side for the coilover adjustment knob.

RidgeR5

3rd June 2018, 19:02

Nice!

I've the Goodwin Racing strut tower brace with an opening on each side for the coilover adjustment knob.

Cool, thank ya

TerryK

3rd June 2018, 19:05

Our Miata is still trapped in the garage. The contractor fired the crew that was working on our job and the new crew won't start until the middle of next week. They will probably be here another week after that but the driveway should finally be clear by around the 11th or so.

I've suffering from serious Miata withdrawal. Thankfully, a trip to Flyin' Miata's Summer Camp comes the week after that.

Mark

I've been driving my 2016 Soul Red LE as much as I can, because tomorrow I have a surgery scheduled that will keep me out of the drivers' seat for awhile.
:sad:

Growler48

3rd June 2018, 20:49

Did my first detail job on my car today! Really came out nice!

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=287334&stc=1&d=1528071473

I also installed my Ray's 57 Transcend Wheels with Yokohama S.Drive Tires (235/40-17).

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=287335&stc=1&d=1528071530

Little roadster

3rd June 2018, 20:57

[QUOTE=Growler48;8971090]Did my first detail job on my car today! Really came out nice!

Looks great!

classmaker

3rd June 2018, 21:33

I've been driving my 2016 Soul Red LE as much as I can, because tomorrow I have a surgery scheduled that will keep me out of the drivers' seat for awhile.

:sad:

Been there, done that. Back in the saddle now. Enjoying the drives again.

Terry: Best wishes for your speedy recovery!

classmaker

3rd June 2018, 21:40

TerryK

3rd June 2018, 21:41

Been there, done that. Back in the saddle now. Enjoying the drives again.

Terry: Best wishes for your speedy recovery!

Thank You 'classmaker'!

DD50

3rd June 2018, 22:22

Did my first detail job on my car today! Really came out nice!

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=287334&stc=1&d=1528071473

I also installed my Ray's 57 Transcend Wheels with Yokohama S.Drive Tires (235/40-17).

https://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=287335&stc=1&d=1528071530

Love the wheels,very nice![emoji106]

GahZRah

4th June 2018, 01:18

Fake wheels and fake stickers. It sucks that people have created a market for that. The only reason why the stickers even existed at all was to let the genuine wheels stand out. Now rays etches their logos.

You have more pics of the sick wang? Is it the 3 piece one from carbon miata? thanks!

ABQ-ND

4th June 2018, 15:37

Steve.M

4th June 2018, 16:05

snakebitten

4th June 2018, 16:30

Sounds like an excellent mod from a company I like a lot, and I can snag a Stubby in one single order... both for under $100. Sold!I promise I'm not following you around, but I did just duplicate your purchase at CravenSpeed.

(Too bad that stubby won't fill up the really cool antenna pocket in the Covercraft Noah cover. I guess it'll just lay over limp on its side)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/a64ca6bd962f14fa03b50e8d5a15d365.jpg

David Paul

4th June 2018, 16:43

I promise I'm not following you around, but I did just duplicate your purchase at CravenSpeed.

(Too bad that stubby won't fill up the really cool antenna pocket in the Covercraft Noah cover. I guess it'll just lay over limp on its side)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/a64ca6bd962f14fa03b50e8d5a15d365.jpg

Yes, even aging car covers can have that problem. :cry:

stevenvillatoro

4th June 2018, 16:57

I promise I'm not following you around, but I did just duplicate your purchase...

Well, for now mine is still a hypothetical purchase for a ‘19 model.

Maybe you can braid your excess antenna sheath, or something similarly creative to embellish its impending dysfunctional droop.

The Dark Knight

4th June 2018, 17:30

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/a51674e62b00e795223cbbbda636956d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/59fcf9b3e9fe0b47ea8a0a3238c88707.jpg

Ha, that's a creative mod.
And affordable!

Skip Cannon

4th June 2018, 18:26

Put a Corksport axle back muffler on the car yesterday just to see what it sounded like. I didn't much like it on the RF I removed it from and it was totally dysfunctional when the turbo went into boost on my car. All exhaust type sound disappeared and it sounded like cars of the 70s when floored, just the sound of massive amounts of compressed air being blown a tube, no combustion sound at all.

Today I put the Roadstersport Race single pipe with Helmholtz resonator back on and now it sounds like a sports car again.

Also changed the oil, cleaned the back side of the wheels and adjusted the hand brake. Did a little detailing under the hood as well.

Hard-Driver

4th June 2018, 21:04

Nick B

4th June 2018, 21:59

Mark Booth

4th June 2018, 22:02

Looked at her longingly, she’s still trapped! Hopefully, free by Sunday.

Mark

alape8

5th June 2018, 08:43

snakebitten

5th June 2018, 13:00

I wish I hadn't found this forum.
And I said I wasn't going to upgrade anything on this little red mistress because she's so fun the way she is.

Alas, I'm weak and pathetic https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/6f99272c2bd22c8e4078730f832f306f.jpg

GoodNDSport

5th June 2018, 16:20

I wish I hadn't found this forum.
And I said I wasn't going to upgrade anything on this little red mistress because she's so fun the way she is.

Alas, I'm weak and pathetic https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/6f99272c2bd22c8e4078730f832f306f.jpg

No!!!! Your car is now ruined ;) Happy Miataring.

gnuyork

5th June 2018, 16:21

JohnnyCastle

5th June 2018, 18:32

Installed steering wheel spacer to finally have the ideal driving position for my 6’1” self.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/14e282418860a0351b8da245f9e63ac3.jpg

rawcpoppa

5th June 2018, 18:59

snakebitten

5th June 2018, 19:14

I see coilovers for the ND ranging from $1200 to $3500...does brand really matter? What is there to look for when comparing?For me, two things.

Adjustability. I'm a motorcyclist at heart. Tuning the suspension for the conditions of the adventure is so rewarding. I'm one of the minority, I suppose, but I do tweak the preload and dampening if it's available.

Second, reputation. Ohlin has the same reputation as a fine Swiss watch, amongst the crowd I've hung with for decades.

For less money, about half, I'd consider the Koni package. Although they're a brand from my past, I've discovered they're still alive and well with the Miata guys. I don't think they are a true Coilover, but I'm betting they sort an OEM MX-5 just fine. And they do offer some damping adjustment.

mshale

5th June 2018, 19:20

I see coilovers for the ND ranging from $1200 to $3500...does brand really matter? What is there to look for when comparing?

I have the MeisterR coilovers and am happy with them. They were less than 1k.

rastap

5th June 2018, 20:54

I have the MeisterR coilovers and am happy with them. They were less than 1k.

The MeisterRs seem to be the best bang for the buck for sure.

desert red

5th June 2018, 21:43

Installed steering wheel spacer to finally have the ideal driving position for my 6’1” self.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/14e282418860a0351b8da245f9e63ac3.jpg

Interesting. At 5'8", I find myself wishing that the steering wheel could be pushed a bit more towards the dash.

RBH58

5th June 2018, 22:59

Interesting. At 5'8", I find myself wishing that the steering wheel could be pushed a bit more towards the dash.

5’11” and I wish the exact opposite too.

If you are correctly seated relative to the steering wheel, you should able to (without “reaching” forward and moving your shoulders away from contact with the seat back) rest your wrists on top (at 12 o’clock) of the steering wheel. If you can’t reach that then you are too far away from the wheel.

Got that same rule from every track day instructor I’ve had.

GoodNDSport

5th June 2018, 23:25

5’11” and I wish the exact opposite too.

If you are correctly seated relative to the steering wheel, you should able to (without “reaching” forward and moving your shoulders away from contact with the seat back) rest your wrists on top (at 12 o’clock) of the steering wheel. If you can’t reach that then you are too far away from the wheel.

Got that same rule from every track day instructor I’ve had.

+1 Learned something new. Didn't know there's a rule for that. I usually just go by feel when swapping cars and would still be fine tuning at stop lights. This rule should help. Thanks!

David Paul

6th June 2018, 03:06

Interesting. At 5'8", I find myself wishing that the steering wheel could be pushed a bit more towards the dash.

Do you find yourself too close to the steering wheel because you have to pull the seat forward to be able to fully depress the clutch pedal?

David Paul

6th June 2018, 03:09

Installed steering wheel spacer to finally have the ideal driving position for my 6’1” self.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/14e282418860a0351b8da245f9e63ac3.jpg

That's a great set up for those who want to be closer to the steering wheel. I am just the opposite in that I want the steering wheel as far away from my face as I can make it.

BTW, is your steering wheel smaller in diameter than OEM or is it just an optical illusion?

Shamalow

6th June 2018, 08:16

blarescare25

6th June 2018, 10:17

Do you find yourself too close to the steering wheel because you have to pull the seat forward to be able to fully depress the clutch pedal?

For me yes, and when I'm wearing a helmet my head is a fraction of a inch from the A pillar.

Menace_ND

6th June 2018, 10:34

The MeisterRs seem to be the best bang for the buck for sure.

+ one to Meister R but also Fortune Auto is in the same quality range plus they're customizable with Swift or Hyperco Springs and custom spring rates.

David Paul

6th June 2018, 17:43

For me yes, and when I'm wearing a helmet my head is a fraction of a inch from the A pillar.

It's been almost a year ago that I did a little customization to my clutch and dead pedal.

I have short legs (27" inseam) and as a result, in order for me to push the clutch fully in, I have to run the seat forward, which puts the steering wheel to close to me for comfort.

I made a couple of spacer blocks, 2" thick. One was the shape of the clutch pedal and the other, the shape of the dead pedal.

After attaching them, I found that I was able to push the seat to its most rearward position. I also did a little modification to the driver's seat.

Because the forward part of the seat cushion cuts me in the back of my thighs, I modified the seat so that it tilts up more in the rear which relieves the pressure in the front.

I used longer, hardened bolts with spacers where the back of the seat is attached to the sliders. It raised the back enough to be very comfortable for me. You may not need to do this last step.

https://i.imgur.com/XyeX0Qr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GswY920.jpg

Skip Cannon

6th June 2018, 20:46

MWM

6th June 2018, 22:22

RBH58

7th June 2018, 06:15

Along with a friend in an MSM I carved a couple of canyons today at extra legal speeds. Minimal traffic and great weather. Great fun.

Speed limit signs need to be obeyed here....but advisory signs are a suggestion. A guide. My general rule is to double them.

2004 msm

7th June 2018, 07:21

Along with a friend in an MSM I carved a couple of canyons today at extra legal speeds. Minimal traffic and great weather. Great fun.

“At extra legal speeds” awesome!

flc888

7th June 2018, 11:53

Self installed the aero kit side extensions or whatever you call them... Covers the nice paint gashes I got on the rocker panel from previous autocrosses... Not bad for $260+tax... Beats getting the rocker panel resprayed.

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CB3_Fab

7th June 2018, 12:01

Self installed the aero kit side extensions or whatever you call them... Covers the nice paint gashes I got on the rocker panel from previous autocrosses... Not bad for $260+tax... Beats getting the rocker panel resprayed.

Where did you get them from?

Skip Cannon

7th June 2018, 12:21

Speed limit signs need to be obeyed here....but advisory signs are a suggestion. A guide. My general rule is to double them.

Some of the speed limit signs may have been doubled, not that I would do that, :D

flc888

7th June 2018, 13:18

Where did you get them from?

Mazdaspeed store with my racer's discount

Her93NA

7th June 2018, 14:22

Self installed the aero kit side extensions or whatever you call them... Covers the nice paint gashes I got on the rocker panel from previous autocrosses... Not bad for $260+tax... Beats getting the rocker panel resprayed.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Rz9-UYe7kmqTR6nnD7Zvwk-8tdQ5Fjj4u1-ZNdCPw74UddPvOcGNNVRWtaPRHsh4bx3kIzs6X1lV6R7rw4taf CHT8wYToVeg03WrPYiUNetNV9VqhmWz0gpOH17n0cGJgyLHUSD 8I8HMGqsc6SapVnOgGVfd1T_sq5XqDWWxWBVGhexypHLhP7IsE PC6_onbMYyOcoBLokfiUrcTBlxz45GOwIuWuLB3izRb8X4-wwJmUOMafHsOdOx2BE-gqZ7-5WFIpftsmQxW-CEzJRFR-n3Apu-u_ut9uO7WDOcvYhLaogTOToKbjE9J1eulI0rq7RCIKofrXwFad ZHYLVA_U7AvjXnD3PT5iaGPckUJoIyQ9IVzWbycTXG3oSBFDdQ ZQ5Ae2pveZC-G1TX5OBC3L8NqIeMSGm43poeUgQ5e7rBpqiTeKe-I8_xBxBqzOLg7tNpzOnvIQg7FpS-7-L9UgJdvnMnS00Pis3bkLL6TO3OM1-uJ-CyGQMANv47aC1SIS6WBHoMcNiGdZ_hst216FDPjF8MKAozclT-xumEb6VHHiGzjlNWs3KHxTGuEMiN33xAu-GtROsuEYYRCoS0YJASvsYXLHzt-X2LJibYlyxfu5Bq6I39CJK8ARTjsPA_ufSElUYpmZQuS2ZsCWz ad9kWIH29wSeoWWQ=w1325-h994-no

Sort of scary drilling into the the side of your car.

dregen

7th June 2018, 15:57

JohnnyCastle

7th June 2018, 16:18

BTW, is your steering wheel smaller in diameter than OEM or is it just an optical illusion?

Stock wheel.

flc888

7th June 2018, 19:10

Sort of scary drilling into the the side of your car.

that wasn't the part the concerned me. that was easy. The two things that concerned me was...

On the driver side, I got the spacing of the jacknut wrong. It was fun taking my dremel to my new side extension to make the mounting holes on the bottom longer.

On the passenger side, Part of the rocker panel bottom cracked and broke off from an autox, at exactly the location where a jacknut is suppose to be installed. So it was fun relocating that and drilling another hole into the extension

VoodooEx

8th June 2018, 05:11

DD50

8th June 2018, 12:29

Theanhdy

8th June 2018, 13:24

Rotated my wheels

https://i.imgur.com/SfKBVD9.jpg

Blu 09

8th June 2018, 13:35

klangstone

8th June 2018, 16:02

Rotated my wheels

https://i.imgur.com/SfKBVD9.jpg

Looks the same to me :wave:, nice wheels though.

Bendondo

8th June 2018, 18:17

Installed Eibach Pro Kit springs, a Goodwin Super-Q Twin Tip exhaust and a stubby antenna.

http://www.benjaminsidon.com/katsu/katsu1.jpg

http://www.benjaminsidon.com/katsu/katsu2.jpg

Her93NA

8th June 2018, 18:39

Its plastic. All those appearance pieces require drilling

Yup, have them on my car.

phobos512

8th June 2018, 20:42

Funny you should ask.

About a year ago, I actually spent quite a bit of time figuring out how many vehicles I have owned since I got my license at age 16. That would be 50 years ago.

There were a total of 46 vehicles. Most were used and 23 were brand new. Five of them, including the ND, were convertibles. My most solid convertible was a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. It was very heavy due to a tremendous amount of internal bracing and was designed by Mercedes Benz. It had no cowl shake and was totally stock.

Here is the list. I may have forgotten one or 2 but this is close enough for Government work.

1953 Mercury 2 door hard top manual w/over drive
1957 Studebaker President automatic
1950 Nash 4 door manual
1955 Ford Station Wagon v8 manual
1955 Chevrolet 4 door manual
1960 Chevrolet Impala HT,4 door automatic
1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible automatic
1960 Plymouth 4 door Fury automatic
1963 Corvair Spyder w-turbo manual
1968 Pontiac Le Mans manual (New)
1967 Pontiac Catalina 4 door automatic
1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible automatic
1969 Pontiac Catalina automatic (New)
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1971 Pontiac Grand Ville 2 door automatic (New)
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1974 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1975 Oldsmobile 98 2 door automatic (New)
1975 Oldsmobile 98 4 door automatic
1975 Chevrolet Impala 4 door automatic
1976 Triumph TR7 manual (New)
1977 Ford Fairlane 4 door HT automatic (New)
1976 Pontiac Grand Prix automatic (New)
1976 Pontiac TransAm automatic (New)
1978 Ford Customized Van manual (New)
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlas Supreme
1976 Hyundai Excel manual (New)
1976 Chrysler Lazer manual (New)
1977 Dodge Custom Van automatic
1976 Lincoln Town Car automatic
1980 Buick Le Sabre automatic
1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 2 door Hurst Conversion automatic
1976 Lincoln Town Car automatic Was my Father's car
1998 Ford 4 door automatic (New)
1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2 door manual (New)
2000 Ford Sport Trac automatic (New)
2000 Ford Focus manual (New)
2003 Ford Mustang 6 cylinder manual (New)
2003 Ford Mustang 8 cylinder Mach I manual (New)
2004 Ford Mustang Cobra manual (New)
2007 Chrysler Sebring Convertible automatic (New)
2008 Hyundai Azera 4 door automatic (New)
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4 door (New)
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 door Dk Gray automatic (New)
2013 Volkswagen cc 4 door White Pearl automatic (New)
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe automatic (New)
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan automatic (New)
2016 Mazda Miata MX-5 manual (New)

How many vehicles have you owned? It must be quite a few since you feel you are up to the task of challenging my original statement regarding my 76 TransAm. :)Calling shenanigans. There was no 2007 Sebring Convertible. There was an 06 on the old platform and an 08 on the sane platform as the hard top 07-10. Also, it was not "developed by Mercedes Benz." It used a platform that was codeveloped by Mitsubishi and DaimlerChrysler while Chrysler was owned by Daimler-Benz. It was also one of the worst cars ever. Like every other Chrysler product.

David Paul

8th June 2018, 22:27

Calling shenanigans. There was no 2007 Sebring Convertible. There was an 06 on the old platform and an 08 on the sane platform as the hard top 07-10. Also, it was not "developed by Mercedes Benz." It used a platform that was codeveloped by Mitsubishi and DaimlerChrysler while Chrysler was owned by Daimler-Benz. It was also one of the worst cars ever. Like every other Chrysler product.

Thanks for correcting my records. After owning so many cars and not having pictures of all of them, it is difficult to remember some of the stats. I have hard snap shots of some of them taken before digital cameras but many of the paper photos have either gotten lost or are faded so badly that they can hardly be viewed.

My pictures of the Sebring are still on Photo Bucket but I am not able to share those any longer due to their change of policy last year. I wish I could figure out how to retrieve them.

You are right, my Sebring was an 08. It had the 4 cylinder engine so was a real dog. Getting on freeways if the ramps were up hill was very dangerous. The car was way too heavy for that small of an engine. But it was a very pretty car. The 6 banger for that same year was light years ahead in power.

It was the rag top as opposed to the retractable hard top.

I added a few chrome goodies to it to make it look better but it was never a very comfortable car.

The only reason I bought it was because my wife really loved it. She drove it far more than I did.

Vipermoon

8th June 2018, 22:33

Rotated my wheels

Is this a joke in here, or do you run different wheels left and right?

desert red

8th June 2018, 22:35

mshale

8th June 2018, 22:35

Is this a joke in here, or do you run different wheels left and right?

Seems to be writing on the wheels in one pic but not the other. I dunno.

MWM

8th June 2018, 22:39

Vipermoon

8th June 2018, 22:42

Seems to be writing on the wheels in one pic but not the other. I dunno.

They are completely different wheels. What I'm asking about is the other side of the vehicle, basically. This is all due to his use of the word "rotate".

mshale

8th June 2018, 23:58

They are completely different wheels. What I'm asking about is the other side of the vehicle, basically. This is all due to his use of the word "rotate".

Ah, maybe he meant “rotated” like he took some off the shelf and installed them. I do that with my stock set every now and then.

I like the 57Transcends over the ZE40. But I’m a sucker for concave on these cars.

alape8

9th June 2018, 00:32

nXt

9th June 2018, 01:40

Theanhdy

9th June 2018, 02:51

They are completely different wheels. What I'm asking about is the other side of the vehicle, basically. This is all due to his use of the word "rotate".

Ah, maybe he meant “rotated” like he took some off the shelf and installed them. I do that with my stock set every now and then.

I like the 57Transcends over the ZE40. But I’m a sucker for concave on these cars.

Looks the same to me :wave:, nice wheels though.

Is this a joke in here, or do you run different wheels left and right?

Seems to be writing on the wheels in one pic but not the other. I dunno.

I have two sets of wheels. I just switch them every now and then, Rays ZE40 and 57transcend

Her93NA

9th June 2018, 09:48

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/53a174d930c4fcaa14ac4b20ef30520c.heic

Realized I wasn’t much of a green person.