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#2153 of 4340 nativetex - car bra by freddy_k Mar 25, 2002 (5:07 am)
I never quite understood why people think a black piece of vinyl strapped to the front of a car made it look better then the cars natural finish.   To me it is a utility that you use to protect the paint from stone chips and such on the highway. If you do a lot of freeway driving, it might be a good idea in the long run, if you do a lot of city driving it probably isn't worth the hassle.   If you do choose to use it, make sure that you remove it any time you wash the car, and wash the bra as well. Dirt and stones will get trapped between the bra and the paint and cause scratching otherwise, which defeats the purpase of the nose bra.
#2154 of 4340 Have to agree with freddy there by WarpDrive Mar 25, 2002 (5:51 am)
No offense to anybody who uses them, but ANY bra on ANY car looks goofy. What's even worse are those solid black plastic hood protectors that you see on cars.   And for the most part, they hurt the paint since a flapping bra (and most of them DO flap) will dull away the finish. Also, the paint will fade unevenly and dirt trapped underneath will scratch also.   The best protection you can get is stonguard clear bras....that's what I would get.
#2155 of 4340 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (6:53 am)
Jeff: buy Ron's, LOL! What a coincidence, back-to-back posts. He's not even far away. Question is, is it an automatic? And do you want new or used?   Pros? Very reliable, fun, affordable, light, fuel efficient, simple to fix/modify, and a strong aftermarket.   Cons? Cramped interior, loud, ride can be tiring.   If the wife fits, and doesn't mind the noise and the ride, then go for it. The auto handles just as well as the stick, at least.   -juice
#2156 of 4340 juice by lngtonge18 Mar 25, 2002 (9:37 am)
Ron's 1990 Miata has to be a manual because the Miata didn't get an optional automatic until 91.
#2157 of 4340 Servicing by freddy_k Mar 25, 2002 (12:18 pm)
When do you guys get your first major service, and what should I be looking at doing. The car is at 76000 km/45000 miles. I don't have a reliable mechanic and don't want to be ripped off replacing what I don't need to, but I also don't want to take any chances and wear anything out. The car seems to run fine as it is.
#2158 of 4340 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (12:25 pm)
I would suggest:   change oil and filter, replace spark plugs, change air filter, change fuel filter, change PCV valve, change O2 sensor, change differential oil, change transmission oil, refill/change turret oil, rotate tires and torque wheels to spec, remove tow hooks, check/adjust timing (I advanced mine), alignment, and throttle body service.   Add spark plug wires, which I skipped because the previous owner had just changed them. I would also bleed the brakes and inspec the pads and rotors.   Did I miss anything?   -juice
#2159 of 4340 by dgraves1 Mar 25, 2002 (12:55 pm)
Change coolant and flush system.
#2160 of 4340 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (12:57 pm)
I knew I forgot something on my list. In fact check all the fluids, power steering, brake, gear oil, windshield washer, etc.   Change "gear oil" to ATF here and in my post above if you have an auto.   -juice
#2161 of 4340 Thanks by freddy_k Mar 25, 2002 (1:03 pm)
That's quite a list! I've been under the impression that I shouldn't have to worry about the tranny fluid with a manual. I've also been meaning to remove the tow hooks myself since I've got a grill waiting to be installed, but getting them to do it is probably easier.   I'm not sure what the torque wheels are.
#2162 of 4340 by locke2c Mar 25, 2002 (1:11 pm)
actually manual transmission gear oil should be replaced every 30k or so. it's in your owner's manual. if you don't have one, I bet Mazda would send or sell you one.   -Colin

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