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#140 of 162 Re: New to the club [mazdaman3] by ateixeira Jun 02, 2006 (9:25 am)
Replying to: mazdaman3 (Jun 01, 2006 1:39 pm) First off, welcome.   Wash the top regularly with a soft wash mitt and mild detergents. Try to keep it clean, regularly.   I bought mine used, and it was "stained" with dirt, even a tooth brush and spray detailer could not get it clean. I eventually replaced the whole top.   When it snows, use a brush to get the snow off your top. Never, ever, use a scraper, it'll go right through!   The top gets brittle, so don't even hit the window or try to shake off any ice.   For the leather, mine has a few wrinkles (it's a '93) but it's in good enough shape that I have not had to get the specialized cleaners/conditioners. Maybe try one of those.   Lastly - put the top up at night. Even if you have a garage, you want to keep the vinyl stretched out to prevent wrinkles, creases, and eventually cracks.   Zoom Zoom.   -juice
#141 of 162 Luggage Rack? Bra? by wfredhart Jun 15, 2006 (6:59 am)
Hi-   Bought a 2006 MX5 3rd Edition LE(#469) in January and have about 900 miles on it now 6 months later! Only waxed it 3 times so far! Love the Velocity Mica Red paint job. Only drive it on warm sunny days, but that´s going to change. Love the car, but in spite of driving stick for about 45 years, the shifting doesn´t feel quite right. I´m going to check on that with the dealer to see it that´s normal.   Soon, we will use the MX5 to tour the USA. Maybe Europe too, if anyone knows about such a thing and could advise me. Anyway, my main questions are: I need to be able to take more luggage with us than will fit in the trunk. I see a trunk mount rack for the 2006 in the Moss catalog. Does anyone know if it is any good, and will it damage the paint? Secondly, I was thinking of using a bra to protect the paint while on trips - but taking it off when not traveling. Is it easy to get these on and off frequently. Any reason why not to do it?   Any guidance would be appreciated.   Thanks,   Fred Replies to this message: manybmws (Dec 08, 2006 10:12 am)
#142 of 162 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by sturobert Jun 16, 2006 (11:30 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 23, 2001 10:11 am) Count me in! I just bought a base model 2001 Mazda Miata MX-5, Classic Red. Finally, the mid-life crisis has met it's match! I've wanted one for years and even though it's in the garage, I still can't believe it's mine. A couple of issues: 1)The weather stripping on the driver's window (not the windshield)at the top is loose. Is this something that can be easily repaired? 2) The power window switches are a little faded from the sun. Any remedy? 3)The cloth seats also need a little rejuvenating, what works best; and at the left side of the driver's seat, the vinyl that rubs up against the plastic support is worn. Best way to fix that? 4) Lastly, there are some spots on the inside of the plastic panel of the radio readout and the instrument panel that are not accessible. Is there any way to get to them? These are relatively minor issues but I want the car to be as perfect as it can be. Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 19, 2006 10:49 am) jo27 (Oct 28, 2006 8:08 am)
#143 of 162 Re: Hello & Welcome! [sturobert] by ateixeira Jun 19, 2006 (10:49 am)
Replying to: sturobert (Jun 16, 2006 11:30 am) Some ideas...   For the hard to reach spots, try a detail brush, they get in to those areas.   Cloth seats can be re-dyed. Do a Google search for this guy that nicknamed his Miata "Hakuna", he detailed the process on-line. Search for the words "Miata Hakuna seats" maybe.   -juice
#144 of 162 New Owner by rahim Sep 24, 2006 (7:58 pm)
Excited and proud new owner of the 2007 PRHT in copper red, 6 speed manual, Grand touring with premium and suspension packages. Brought it home today!   FUN!   Wife having some trouble getting used to the manual tranny after years of driving an auto, but its well worth it.   RD. Replies to this message: brake4me1 (Dec 08, 2006 9:43 am)
#145 of 162 Re: Hello & Welcome! [sturobert] by jo27 Oct 28, 2006 (8:08 am)
Replying to: sturobert (Jun 16, 2006 11:30 am) with any car bra, ONLY keep it on in dry weather. rocks will get under it and could scratch the paint. they're pretty easy to take on and off and a good idea to have if you'll be doing LOTS of cross country driving. Have fun on your trip! no suggestions on the roof rack but check out gomiata.com for good deals on miata accessories!
#146 of 162 safety in a miata by jo27 Oct 28, 2006 (8:12 am)
Hi Folks, just an FYI if any of you have ever questioned how safe is a miata. I can say, VERY SAFE, especially for side impact. This spring after just putting my 2005 miata back on the road after winter storage (with only 7600 miles), I got pinned between an 18 wheeler and a concrete jersey barrier. I walked away but my miata ended up being totaled. The side impact beams did what they should have. I did purchase a 2006 and took most of the summer getting used to it. Although the new features are a definate plus, I really loved the old style but am now just as happy with my 2006! It too will be going away soon so it's safe for the winter! A definate fun driving vechicle! I hope to have this one for a very long time! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 30, 2006 10:45 am)
#147 of 162 Re: safety in a miata [jo27] by ateixeira Oct 30, 2006 (10:45 am)
Replying to: jo27 (Oct 28, 2006 8:12 am) Scary crash, glad you made it out OK.   -juice
#149 of 162 Re: Roof Latch Replacement by pszafranski by claires HOST Dec 05, 2006 (10:51 pm)
Hi, pszafranski,   I noticed that you're responding to a post that was made quite awhile ago, so I've moved your post to our Miata MX-5: 2005 and Earlier discussion, where you might get a response more quickly.

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