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#56 of 114 Couldn't tell ya by jickybob Aug 15, 2006 (12:05 pm)
Hey man, I couldn't tell ya where you could find a new top other than at the dealer (if you're looking for either a soft of hard top for the Miata) but one thing I can tell you is that a lot of people need to make sure they keep up on theirs, and maintain them properly with the right conditioners and cleaners! Many people don't do a thing to their tops assuming that they shouldn't need to do anything more than with a hardtop automobile, but the fact of the matter is the top does take some care and they're flat out wrong! Anyways, good luck with whatever you do and I will take a look for some tops for ya and see what I can find! Good luck and God bless!
#57 of 114 Top Cleaners by manybmws Aug 16, 2006 (12:34 pm)
Any recommendations? - I have a black cloth top.
#58 of 114 Increasing Wheel and Tire Size to Low Profile by miata97 Aug 18, 2006 (3:53 am)
My 97 Miata has stock 14" wheels and tires. I'm considering increasing to 17" wheels with 205 40 17 tires. Has anyone done this to their first generation Miata? How do they fit? Are you satisfied with the look, ride, and handling? How much harder is the ride with these low profile tires? I also want to go with all season tires. Any suggestions on tire and wheel brands. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 21, 2006 11:27 am)
#59 of 114 Clear Bras by philmx5 Aug 18, 2006 (8:02 am)
Has anyone had a clear bra put on their MX-5? I had one done by the dealer on my new MX-5 but was wondering a few things. First, they only put it on the front of the hood and not the front bumper at all. The dealer said the bumpers are designed to withstand small chips etc. Is that right? Second, I was wondering how these hold up over the years. They say for maintenance I should wash and wax it like the rest of the car. Any experience in this area you wish to share? Lastly, has anyone put this on their car themselves? How hard was that to do? Thanks. Replies to this message: manybmws (Aug 21, 2006 4:24 pm) philmx5 (Aug 25, 2006 12:59 pm) manybmws (Aug 25, 2006 1:19 pm)
#60 of 114 Reply to increase in wheel/tire size and lower profile by jickybob Aug 18, 2006 (5:34 pm)
Here is a link to a calculator because it is important that if you increase your wheel size or change the profile, that you have your speedometer re calculated or that you know you will not be going to same speed as your speedo claims because it will be changing the ratio... Here is the link   link title   go there and check it out!
#61 of 114 Re: Increasing Wheel and Tire Size to Low Profile [miata97] by ateixeira Aug 21, 2006 (11:27 am)
Replying to: miata97 (Aug 18, 2006 3:53 am) That increases the unsprung weight substantially. I doubt the stock springs can even handle that much weight.   Here's what I mean - the stock 14"x6" rims weigh just 12 lbs or so. The BBS rims on some SE models weighed just *nine* pounds.   Even forged 17"s will probably weight close to double, maybe even more. You'll have to swap out the whole suspension else the wheel will be hopping up and down overwhelming the shocks that just can't handle that kind of unsprung weight.   I just think 17" is too radical. That's my opinion, anyway.   -juice
#62 of 114 Re: Clear Bras [philmx5] by manybmws Aug 21, 2006 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: philmx5 (Aug 18, 2006 8:02 am) They should do the whole front. How much did they charge you? Replies to this message: philmx5 (Aug 25, 2006 12:59 pm) manybmws (Aug 25, 2006 1:19 pm)
#63 of 114 Outdoor Car Covers by manybmws Aug 25, 2006 (12:21 pm)
Any recommendations for a 2006 MX-5?
#64 of 114 Re: Clear Bras [manybmws] by philmx5 Aug 25, 2006 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: manybmws (Aug 21, 2006 4:24 pm) They did the front of the hood, the front of the side fenders, the back of the mirrors, and under the door handles. $500. I think I got ripped-off. I assumed they would do the whole bumper but you know what happens when you assume. I was trying to get a feel for what is normal so I know whether to complain or not. Replies to this message: manybmws (Aug 25, 2006 1:19 pm)
#65 of 114 Re: Clear Bras [philmx5] by manybmws Aug 25, 2006 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: philmx5 (Aug 25, 2006 12:59 pm) COMPLAIN! I looked at my bumper cover at 3,000 miles and there are chips. For $500 they HAVE to do the entire front.   I had quotes ranging from $500 to $599 for mine. I will get it done after I take it out of Winter storage. I did it to my 530i - the entire front - 3 years ago and it has eliminated any front end scaring.

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