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#3809 of 4340 Re: Any Experience with Goodyear Gt HR Tires or..? [greggo] by kymike Sep 21, 2004 (3:12 am)
Replying to: greggo (Sep 20, 2004 5:32 pm) I have found the Bridgestone RE950 to be a pretty good all-season tire. It handles great in the rain and OK on snow.   I suggest that you go to the tirerack.com site to read their tire recommendations and reviews for more information.
#3810 of 4340 Re: Any Experience with Goodyear Gt HR Tires or..? [greggo] by thel Sep 21, 2004 (4:30 am)
Replying to: greggo (Sep 20, 2004 5:32 pm) Hmm let's see...lots of rain and light snow...I still recommend summer tires (Yokohama ES100's were quite good) and then a separate set of steel rims with some snow tires for the winter. I'm not convinced there there exists an "all-season" tire that will make me feel secure in a Miata in the snow.   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.
#3811 of 4340 Eagle GT Gatorback by ateixeira Sep 21, 2004 (12:37 pm)
Weren't those nick-named Skaterbacks?   Check the reviews.   -juice
#3812 of 4340 New Top by pathdoc Sep 28, 2004 (6:28 pm)
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 Replies to this message: kymike (Sep 29, 2004 5:33 am)
#3813 of 4340 Re: New Top [pathdoc] by kymike Sep 29, 2004 (5:33 am)
Replying to: pathdoc (Sep 28, 2004 6:28 pm) Check here for a list of miata clubs in California - http://www.miata.net/clubs/ca.html Local clubs can point you to trusted top replacement vendors.   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.
#3814 of 4340 Bummer by ateixeira Sep 29, 2004 (7:15 am)
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 Replies to this message: kymike (Sep 29, 2004 11:42 am)
#3815 of 4340 Re: Bummer [ateixeira] by kymike Sep 29, 2004 (11:42 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 29, 2004 7:15 am) Yes. The M2 top has a no-zip window. I believe that the M1 frame can be modified to accept an aftermarket no-zip window, but if I went this route, I would go for a used M2 top in good condition. I just wanted to mention that the M2 frame would fit the M1 to add another option.
#3816 of 4340 04 Windblocker speakers by 2004silvermx-5 Oct 05, 2004 (10:27 am)
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 Replies to this message: red05speedmx5 (Oct 11, 2006 5:11 am)
#3817 of 4340 by the_big_h Oct 05, 2004 (7:49 pm)
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.
#3818 of 4340 Rain water coming inside on the floor boards in my Miata by miamigirl Oct 06, 2004 (8:56 am)
I keep getting water inside my door panels and floor boards, even after replacing the top and removing the bottom floorplugs. I've cleaned out the door holes, and the convertible top chute on each side. The company that put on the new top (I thought that would solve the problem) tried to find a leak and couldn't. They resealed the rubber mouldings. There doesn't seem to be any gaps along the windowstriping. When I turn left, the water gushes out of the lower passenger front area. The floor is always wet.   Does anyone else have this problem? Replies to this message: kymike (Oct 07, 2004 5:00 pm)

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