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#2134 of 4340 by logic1 Mar 19, 2002 (2:45 pm)
Whatever car the straight guy happened to be driving, unless the straight guy had a low sense of self-esteem.
#2135 of 4340 by maltb Mar 19, 2002 (2:51 pm)
Does too much logic cloud ones sense of humor?
#2136 of 4340 by logic1 Mar 20, 2002 (6:59 am)
I think Spoc only laughed in one episode.
#2137 of 4340 thermostat housing leak by lngtonge18 Mar 20, 2002 (7:36 pm)
Well, I encountered my first problem. I guess all the high speed driving blew out the old gasket in between the 2 parts of the thermostat housing because its leaking where they connect. Anyone else encounter this problem? Also, is anyone else experiencing a lot of heat coming up from the center console and from the firewall? I find it irritating, as if the heater is on full blast but its off. Is there a fix for this? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
#2138 of 4340 Question about Miata and bigger people- load limit... by ksargent Mar 21, 2002 (3:36 am)
Greetings,   My wife and I are intersted in a Miata (1999 or later). We test-drove one a while back and loved it. The only problem: Consuer Reports 2002 Auto issue has an article on vehicle load limits - and reports that Mazda rates the Miata at a dismal 340 lbs (passengers and luggage). For comparison, the Toyota MR-2 is rated at over 400 lbs. I am 6' 1" and weigh 220; my wife is 5' 10" and weighs around 150. According to CR we cannot both ride in the Miata safely. In fact, 2 175 lb men cannot ride together safely. Suppposedly the 340 lb number comes from Mazda and is posted on the plate inside the front door.   So - should we forget the Miata and look at the MR-2?   Thanks Ken
#2139 of 4340 by freddy_k Mar 21, 2002 (5:22 am)
At least with the MR2 you won't have to worry about luggage weight   That's an interesting point, I never even know there is a restriction like that on the car, and I never would have expected it to be so low.   On another note, spring just arrived, and they're calling for 3 more days of snow
#2140 of 4340 by MarkinAtlanta Mar 21, 2002 (5:27 am)
Hey, just to make you feel better freddy,...it gets so hot and humid in the summer here, I have to keep the top up and the AC running. Spring and Fall, and a few occasional winter days are the comfortable topless chances.
#2141 of 4340 Heat from the console & carrying a load by bjrich Mar 21, 2002 (6:58 am)
My new 01 has less heat coming from the console then my 90 had. When it seemed excessive, I would turn the a/c on set for the floor and after few minuties turn it off. That seemed to get rid of the problem, most of the time. As to the 'weight problme' ..... I weigh 280 and my wife weights 180, and we load the trunk when we travel. My Crystal Blue Baby just seems to ride and drive better. We have two trips coming up. One is 700 miles roundtrip, and the other is 1400 miles round trip. Never had a problem in my red 90, and expect none in my 01. The longer trip from St.Lo to So. Carolina, we will be loaded. Hay, Markinatlanta,we will be passing thru Atlanta around the end of May heading for Savannah. !!!!!. Bob
#2142 of 4340 by locke2c Mar 21, 2002 (7:03 am)
re: weight,   I think you're fine but I would not use the door placard's recommendation for tire pressure. (on 15" wheel models it is 26psi all around I believe.) I'd go 4-5 psi higher to ensure safe load handling, and the tires will perform better in the twisty bits with more air too.   -Colin
#2143 of 4340 Ingtonge 18 by mainsail2 Mar 21, 2002 (9:40 am)
Miata's typically generate a lot of heat at the rear of the engine so that's why you feel it around the console. You might want to check your heater hoses while your at it (between the oil dipstick and the cowl), for signs of wear because they catch a lot of heat). I had to replace my thermostat at 58,000, but don't know about the housing leak you're speaking of.

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