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#4048 of 4340 For Miatas in hot climates by tsotsi Jul 25, 2005 (9:55 am)
The A/C on my '93 needed $1600 worth of work and since I almost always have the top down I decided to do without. The trouble is, I noticed that after driving a while and then letting the car sit, the driver's footwell was really hot. I finally figured out that the heater -- the type that is always filled with hot water -- was the culprit. You can't just block off the heater hoses (the engine will overheat) so I bought a little brass fitting and bypassed the heater completely. Huge difference -- now the ambient air is no longer artificially heated. I would recommend this even if the A/C is working -- it will work even better.   Of course I live in south Florida and never need the heater. But . . . it would only take 20 minutes or so to connect it back up.
#4050 of 4340 2006 MX-5 Test Drive Today by pipefitter Aug 24, 2005 (4:44 pm)
Today I got to test drive the 2006 MX-5 ! My local dealer just got two delivered. The Grand Touring in gray and saddle leather looks great. I test drove the Sport in red with black cloth and the six speed. I was very impressed with the power and handling. I was very surprised with the lack of (or no) wind intrusion into the cabin, you can carry on a conversation at 65 MPH with no problem. GM has a tuff act to follow. Replies to this message: jobiek (Aug 24, 2005 7:39 pm) blueguydotcom (Aug 24, 2005 9:14 pm)
#4051 of 4340 Re: 2006 MX-5 Test Drive Today [pipefitter] by jobiek Aug 24, 2005 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: pipefitter (Aug 24, 2005 4:44 pm) How's the leg room? Would someone who is 6"-6" fit? Don't laugh I fit fine in a 2002 BMW Z-3....
#4052 of 4340 Re: 2006 MX-5 Test Drive Today [pipefitter] by blueguydotcom Aug 24, 2005 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: pipefitter (Aug 24, 2005 4:44 pm) compared to last gen....is the power more pronounced? what about the handling...is the car smoother around town? is it sharper in corners? the new miata and the S2000 are my only hope right now of avoiding another bmw.
#4053 of 4340 Wind by ateixeira Aug 25, 2005 (8:28 am)
I like the open air feel, hope that's not lessened.   -juice Replies to this message: rontide (Aug 25, 2005 12:21 pm)
#4054 of 4340 Re: Wind [ateixeira] by rontide Aug 25, 2005 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 25, 2005 8:28 am) I have a 1995 Miata- Everything is fine except I get clear water in the passenger side near the dash. My mechanic says my A/C unit is not stopped up and it drains properly. Any ideas what to do. Thanks. RS
#4055 of 4340 Hmm by ateixeira Aug 26, 2005 (9:03 am)
I've heard of water in the door sills, but not there.   I'd clean out the cowl and make sure none of the drains are plugged up. Does it make a difference if you have the A/C on? Whether you use the windshield washer fluid (could be a leak there)?   -juice
#4056 of 4340 2006 MX-5...6 new units in stock...in Fort Worth,TX by mikezoomzoom Aug 26, 2005 (10:55 am)
AWESOME CAR!!! NUFF SAID!!! GO CHECK THEM OUT!!!
#4057 of 4340 Mazda5 by ateixeira Aug 26, 2005 (11:55 am)
I'm waiting for my Mazda5 test drive invite. I registered for that BlockBuster offer.   I guess I'll drive an MX-5 as well.   -juice

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