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Today, 6Feb.2008 I replaced my Front Pads only! Back pads had 50%+ left so we left them. 101k miles Finally replaced front Bumper Skin with a "junkyard MSM skin" due to the Ninja accident about 6 months ago. Allstate is a "bitch Liar"! Paid $60 for the used MSM Bumper skin, and $60 for 4 MSM Rotors and 8 MSM pads from a Damaged Car. Used only 4 Front Pads, rotors are great like back pads... Is this normal for Miatas??? Pads lasting 100,000 miles with abuse? Got $4100 from Allstate and spent $315 fixing Miata ($200 labor + $60skin + $55 alignment). Kept the balance from the Court Judgment against Allstate! $3785 = Paid $50 for brake job and $15 (4 pads)=$65 for MSM brake job! Miatas are FRUGAL 2 OWN! I'm real real real FRUGAL! Top material is like Mercedes/Bmw Material paid $200(vs. $550) + $180 labor = $380 for a Mercedes Type Top! What a deal! Porsche Boxer owner sold his car, said it made love 2 the mechanics! So he then sold me a special Top ONLY Cover. 2 Velcro straps 2 windshield wipers & flaps under wipers, 2 clips under door bottoms & 2 straps in trunk! This is an 85% fit vs. the Porsche Boxer... I also used 1 can Scotch guard on the new top & 1 can on the top cover! I'll post a photo of this Porsche Top cover later, perfect to keep the sun & bird stuff off a new top! OH, FREE REMOVE & REPLACE AT 99K MILES MSM CLUTCH WITH MSM CLUTCH DUE TO SHOP MESSING UP TRANS OIL CHANGE (plugs on right side vs. left)! MSM Clutch Kit was from a MSM 2004 with only 4k miles on it! I'm so happy, this car is FRUGAL + FUN + FRIENDLY + FRICKEN FANTASTIC TO DRIVE! |
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| Help ! I have called Toyota about whether or not this car is setup for keyless remotes , when I gave them the vin # its not shown on the options sheet however they told me if its a default option it may not show on the list . according to Edmond's.com it is a default option . When I look on Ebay for remotes they mention about a OEM version vs a Dealer installed rs3200 system . The car does not have the owners Manual and I can't find a damn thing of the web . If anyone out there can tell me anything it will be much appreciated . Can anyone tell me where to look in the car for the security / remote entry module ? | |
Hi, JAMZSKI new member here in CT JAMZSKI. As woe as me as I want to do, I'm trying to sell my Miata. Yeh I know, why and how blasphemes! But I originally bought it for my daughter in 2003 who use to own a 1990 red one before she was t-boned by a drunk driver thereby totalling it. She really loved that car, so when I saw this one for sale I scooped it up. Have had it since waiting for her to take it over but due to unforeseen circumstances she'll never be able to take it over anytime soon, so therefore it being for sale. Love the car but need a more every day car. Any idea what a good price to sell it for? It's a special anniversary edition w/optional hardtop, 59k on it, pristine condition, A/C recently charged, dealer maintananced, non-smoked in. Just thought I'd throw that out to one and all. Thanks, JAMZSKI
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| I have a 2001 Miata with 66K miles that has a small crack in the exhaust manifold. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions as to where (other than the dealer) to buy a replacement, preferably one that will increase the power of the engine? Thanks for any help that you can give. | |
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Replying to: jamzski (Feb 23, 2008 10:34 am) A few members there work for dealerships and can tell you what you would get wholesale trade, and guesstimate the private party value as well. KBB is often way off, so don't let that set your expectation. |
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Hi, son hit rt side tires on a curb now car stays to the right not driveable any idea what could be broke? i was thinking tye rods not sure how much it would be or if it would be worth it though car is in good shape minus the electrical system and water swooshing which i still cannott find out where it is. Thank you! Keli hard
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Replying to: keli449 (Feb 25, 2008 6:42 pm) The water sloshing is probably under the doors. There are drains at the jacking points under the car. Go in there with a paper clip to loosen up any debris that gathered up and clogged the drain. That's a simple fix. Wear eye protection so that dirty water doesn't pour on your eyes.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 26, 2008 11:10 am) Thank you for your reply! keli
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Replying to: keli449 (Feb 26, 2008 12:43 pm) On the Miata, Look under the door sills, right where the jacking points are. If any body work was done in the past, perhaps the body shop sealed up the hole? |
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