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I have Nittos on my 96 M edition, 195-50-15's. I realize they are crappy tires now, but need to get practical and not the ultra extreme performance 20K mi treadlife-type tire, cuz I live in Ohio and this gets driven most days in all weather. Plus I can't replace tires q 20 K mi. I see some press on the Goodyear GT HR--probably some trade-off in true performance but increased tread life I hope. Anybody have them? What tire SHOULD I get considering I see lots of rain a maybe lite snow...
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Replying to: greggo (Sep 20, 2004 5:32 pm) I suggest that you go to the tirerack.com site to read their tire recommendations and reviews for more information. |
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Replying to: greggo (Sep 20, 2004 5:32 pm) Figure about $500-700 for an extra set of rims / snow tires that will give you about 3-4 seasons of good safe snow driving. Compare that to "saving" the $500-700 and getting some no-season tires, that will not perform nearly as well in the dry (80% of your driving probably) as summer tires, and then the white knuckle driving you'll endure slipping and sliding your way to work without snow tires in your sub 2,500 lb rear wheel drive sports car. Or do what I do...buy an OTM for days when driving conditions get bad or you need to transport something besides yourself and a 6-pack of beer LOL. 
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Weren't those nick-named Skaterbacks? Check the reviews. -juice |
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I just had the top of my 1990 Miata cut while parked in my underground garage. It was cut in a rectangular shape involving most of the middle part. We have 3 Miatas in our complex and all were cut and broken into. What is the estimated cost to replace including a new window? Any suggestions for repair shops. I live in coastal southern Orange County (Calif.). Thanks
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Replying to: pathdoc (Sep 28, 2004 6:28 pm) Quite a few people go ahead and put tops from the latest Miata models (M2) on their early model (M1) cars. This will get a glass window for you. You can get good used late model tops at many salvage yards for $400 - $600 including the frame. The replacement procedure is a 2-4 hour job, depending on how mechanically skilled you are. This is comparable to buying a new replacement top for your car and having it installed. Search a www.car-parts.com for a 1999 or later "roof" to see what is available. |
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and sorry to hear that. I don't even lock my doors for that exact reason. The M2 top's advantage is that you don't have to unzip the window first. But I think the window itself is smaller, isn't it? I have a '93, it has the plastic window, which I replaced with a Robbins top with glass. You still need to unzip, but it's OK, no big deal. I'm very happy with the top. Performance Buyers Club in VA installed my new top for $800, and it's been perfect. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 29, 2004 7:15 am) |
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Are other people disappointed with the sound (or lack of sound) produced by the Bose windblocker speakers in their 2004 Miatas? Does anyone have a solution for increasing the volume of these rear speakers so you can actually hear them? Thanks, Don 2004 Silver Miata w/6-speed
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can you post a picture of this windblocker speaker, I have heard about this on the Mazdaspeed Miata, but I didn't know it was available on regular Miatas as well.
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