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#105 of 114 Performance and Accs by emcmx5

Jun 02, 2008 (1:46 pm)

Hi everyone- I'm from So. eastern centeral Calif in the Tehachapi mountain range which is 38 miles east of Bakersfield and 35 miles northwest of Palmdale and Lancaster Calif. My wife and I have a '06 MX-5 w/ auto trans. . .what a kick! I have installed a Kn Cold Air Filter-57A6023 which you can get from KN or order it from Auto Zone. This gives about 5-6 added hp. It is easy to install, TAKE YOUR TIME and read instructions carefully. I am running Royal Purple 5-20. No problems. I also run 36 psi in the Yoka's dvan A11A, the door sticker says 29 but in our type of driving we get an additional 3-4 miles/gal. My next set of tires are going to be General Altimax HP. Check out Tire Rack's site as well as Good-Win-Racing here in Calif-GREAT STUFF and Forum HAPPY MOTORING & ZOOOOOM ZOOOOM!

#106 of 114 Re: Performance and Accs [emcmx5] by red1993

Jun 02, 2008 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: emcmx5 (Jun 02, 2008 1:46 pm)
Good Day, I just bought my first miata about 2 weeks ago and I am looking into some performance mods. I read about a few and then read about they were not worth the time and cash. need someones opinion. I want to do the following.: major tune up plug wires etc, But I read that the splitfire plugs recommended are bad news for the engine in that it misses ,bogs down and even the electrodes break. Headers -heard of only about 4 HP increase, Cold air intake but which one? I am in NC in a town near Charlotte My name is Earl. Any help appreciated!

#107 of 114 Re: Performance and Accs [red1993] by emcmx5

Jun 02, 2008 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: red1993 (Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm)
Hi Earl- -Here are some suggestions re 'tune-up'. I have found that if you stay with "NGK' brand plug wires and plugs you CAN'T go wrong. Look up 'NGK's' web site for plugs and wires. Cold air intake- KN 57A6023 for NC 2006 and up. Check out Good Win Racing for headers and exhaust(s). Also look at Miatamania.com for a full list of racing and performance stuff. Let us all know . ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOM ZOOOOOOOOOOOM.

#109 of 114 by tamie53

Jan 04, 2009 (11:40 pm)

I have an old 1991 Mazda Miata an I really like it. But I would also like to fix it up with a new body kit. Is there any that are more recomended than others? keeping a low price range. (I'm also starting to like the hard tops). Any advice would be great the more i learn the better.
-Thanks

#110 of 114 Exhaust resonators by dugl

May 13, 2009 (1:23 pm)

The tone of the stock exhaust on my 2008 seems to have a deep growl....deeper than a typical 4 cyl rice burner a 16 yr old might drive, but how much effect would removing the resonator tips have on the sound ? I'd rather have it deep & quieter than louder & tinny.

#111 of 114 Brakes by toydriver

May 13, 2009 (6:47 pm)

How much is reasonable to pay for set of new brake pads (all 4)
plus rotors (front set only)
plus labor charge ????
 
Have a '04 model

#112 of 114 MX-5 Badge by dugl

May 14, 2009 (3:35 pm)

Does anyone know a low cost source for the "MX-5" trunk/tailight badge on a 2006 or newer Miata ? The dealers are charging about $30 for the adhesive badge....is that the best deal available ? Any de-badgers out there with wares to sell ?

#113 of 114 Body work by sbhamil

Sep 12, 2009 (12:08 am)

I am looking for a new rear finish panel... either red or unpainted. Where can I find one? Will be for a 1990 Miata convertible.

#114 of 114 Re: MX-5 Badge [dugl] by rpm

Sep 12, 2009 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: dugl (May 14, 2009 3:35 pm)
I'm debadged, and my MX5 badge is in perfect shape. Make me an offer!
 
rob
(reply to onerpm -at- yahoo.com)

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