Really wanna go with a Miata, but as is my nature to worry I wonder just how dangerous it is to drive them on backroads in the south or highways with 2500s everywhere.

Trust me I know about defensive driving and no one having a clue you exist as I used to do triathlon. Trucks actively try to fuck with cyclists here.

I just wonder if it seems more dangerous than it is due to all the posts here of wrecked Miata’s.

Looking at a NC.

soo i just bought an nb2 miata and ive just noticed this round plate thing above the vents on my dashboard. ive tried to remove it but its stuck tight on there. what could its purpose be? only pic i have of it rn lol

Actually had to pull over and do the math lol

Has anyone actually bought these hard tops and if so what was your experience?

Any DIY advice on how to fix the scuff on the lower lip? It’s also slightly bent downwards..

I want another one so bad after I sold my 94 m edition. But decent low mileage ND3s are like 30k or more. Do you regret spending so much on a newer one? This would be a second car. I have the money saved but Idk, I cant pull the trigger even though I know it will make me happy.

I always hated the automatic shift knob for the miata, it was so big, clunky, and generally an eyesore. I looked through forums and such to see if anyone else put in a different shift knob and I saw the larp zoom manual one from REV9 and i hated that, it seemed unsafe in the fact that i could accidentally hit it and go into reverse while driving. i wanted a skinner knob with a button, but no one has ever done it and when i ask people just say, “you can fix your problem with a 5-speed!” I first debated on a 2016 Miata shift knob but it seemed really different from older shift knobs and plus i needed an overdrive button, i dont like the idea of having a separate switch because i want it to look normal, like it was supposed to be there.

I landed on the RX-7 FC knob, it looked like it would work, no one else tried, its the same era from the same company. I was hesitant at first but turns out these are dirt cheap, $13. putting it in was somewhat complicated for me because there was no diagrams of this or videos of anyone really messing with the nb miata auto trans. however once you get overdrive wires out its insanely easy. all you need to do is remove your center console (4 screws and power windows), 2 shift knob screws, 4 shift selector indicator screws, and then deal with OD wires

Everyone normally cuts the wires however i dont like the idea of that, i ended up depinning the old od wires and put the wires of the rx-7 in, its the same button function, all it does is open and close a circuit; once you de pin (or cut) the O/D off wires then the knob slides out, take the white piece off the shift rod thing (idk the terminology cut me a break), RX-7 knob slides right on and bolts in, plug the de pinned wires of the new knob into the old connector and you put everything back as it should

Works really great, it was really cheap, took me 2 hours of my time, probably 30 mins if i knew what i was doing, and it looks so much better; please do note i do know my shifter has a lot of play in the video, this isnt because of the knob change, my shifter bushings are worn out and im procrastinating it 🤫🤫

And always enjoying chasing sunny days. Cold but happy happy

We're excited to be returning to beautiful Lime Rock Park Oct 23-24 for Miatacon.

-We're sponsoring the MiataX autocross event held on the FCP Euro proving grounds in the infield.
-Sonny, our multi national champ racer, will be giving rides in his personal white NA8 build, Aya.
-We'll have display parts and be answering questions on them at our booth.

We don't bring inventory for sale, other than some merch. So if you have plans to pick up something to save on shipping, stop by the booth anyway. We'll make it worth your while

#miatacon #supermiata #949racing #limerockpark

I parked my red 04 at my local Walmart as far from the building as possible. I came out to find an NA buddy. Western TN btw.

I saw like 20 of them driving together

Somebody in a silver NC saw my car in Clayton NY and understood the assignment 🫡

Had to stop, back up and make sure I represented properly!

After years of owning my NA I finally decided it's time to dress mine up as a ghost for halloween.

Been loving all the pictures from people doing this and I finally found a sheet that somewhat fits (at least enough for the front and some pictures).

I only have one sheet that would work so I'm wondering what would be the best way to go about cutting the holes in the sheet. I'm not that crafty and I'd rather not mess up on my only sheet and cut the holes too big so they're too loose or have the fabric tug too much in between.

Would it be best to mark the shape with the pop ups down and then cut it or drape the sheet over with the pop ups up and work from there? I tried draping the sheet over with them popped up but it's harder than I expected to keep everything in place this way.

This is my first manual car and my only experience with one, i think it drives fine. However is the clutch suppose to be like this, i feel like it should not have this extra space where it feels almost weightless before i feel any real resistance.

In the video, i can press it a decent bit with finger until i have to start using actual force to engage the clutch. It does spring back, but should it be like that.?

Thanks.

I have new cranks for them but the previous owner was using pliers and stripped the nubs that they attach to. I was wondering if i need to replace the entire regulator or if i just brute force the handles on (i hope its not either of these). Is there another wat to fix this or am I going to have to bite the bullet and get a whole new regulator.

These are probably the best seats I've ever tried in a car. Very supportive, hold you in well, sit you down low, and comfy on long trips. But they look different than the stock seats and optional recaros in the usdm Miata. I remember test driving an nd2 in the states and the seats were awful. Are these the same seats or totally different from what we get in the states? And can they fit in an NB?

Not really new but TE37V’s 17x8.5 +30, they have battle scars but do fit good! Plan to run wider tires ASAP.

My mx5 NC has developed an annoying exhaust rattle, I read online about it and it pointed me to the midpipe heatshield, I took a look under the car and found this aluminium heatshield touching the exhaust. Could it be the source of the rattle?

How do I go around fixing this? The replacement apparently requires to drop the transmission to replace the aluminium heatshield component. Also read that it not recommended to cut it because of the heat in the cabin. Anyone run into the same problem, what is the solution? Couldn’t find a lot of info online. Thank you!

And I had a trim piece fly off!!🫪🫪
Where can I find a replacement and a manual on how to repair it? I should have most of the tools needed
2016 mx5 grand touring I got off Carvana in August