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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wilzap] by milkey
May 02, 2008 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: wilzap (May 01, 2008 8:39 pm)

Definitely looking forward to a roadtrip in a convertible! Hey,do I remember you posting something once about having installed a K & N air filter in your MX-5? I've heard good things about them and always planned on putting one in previous cars but never did. Anyway, today I bought one online for the MX-5, so was wondering if you or anyone else on this blog has any thoughts on them, pro or con?
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey] by wduke
May 02, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 02, 2008 9:37 am)

Mikey, re your K&N filter, best thing you can do.They are a little pricey, but you never have to replace them, get yourself the cleaning kit for it as well. Put one into my Toyoto 4 runner years ago and a once a year cleaning, depending on the type of driving (off road?). Where did you get yours and how much, should do the same for my wife's new mx-5, will use the existing filter until a new one is needed then a change will be in order. Don't expect a great increase in performance but your vehicle will definitely breath better, which will make your engine happy.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wduke] by milkey
May 02, 2008 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: wduke (May 02, 2008 11:03 am)

I did a google search and logged onto the first listing I saw - a website for AutoAnything.com. They list at $51 retail but they sell 'em for $37.50 and the shipping is free... can't beat that. The same filter on most ebay stores is $41.50 and you pay a minimum $8 shipping. I read some reviews on the K & N's and the comments were generally positive, although there's always the occasional "didn't see any MPG or HP increase." But worth a try IMO. I'm glad to hear it worked well for you, that's encouraging to me.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey] by wilzap
May 03, 2008 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 02, 2008 1:18 pm)

I don't have one on mine but I did put one on my Mazda 3, I'm going to ride out my original filter then switch to the K&N, they are supposed to help the MPG a little bit from what I've heard and if you keep the car for a long time it will pay itself off..the guy who works on my cars recomends it but figures why pull out a brand new filter and swap it, if your going to put it in yourself I have read that some people have had a tough time getting them to fit in just right so thats why I'll just order one up like you found and just have it done when I get the car serviced later this summer...
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wilzap] by milkey
May 04, 2008 (7:32 pm)
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Replying to: wilzap (May 03, 2008 8:59 am)

Yeah, that's exactly what I intend to do with the air filter... wait until the OEM needs cleaning before installing the K&N. I'll probably give installing it myself a try and if it proves to be a pain, have the dealer do it when I'm there for an oil change.
Gotta tell everybody out there... I've had my PRHT for exactly 1 week now, and we've got 1100 miles on the odometer! Of course, almost half was driving it home from Mpls., but we're on track for 52,000 miles in the first year of ownership!! Is this a great car, or what?! I took my 75-year-old mother for a ride today, and she couldn't stop raving about it! She absolutely had a blast!
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey] by miatamama1
May 05, 2008 (3:04 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 04, 2008 7:32 pm)

I have taken a 3-year-old all the way up to an 80-year-old in mine and many inbetween, and EVERYONE loves the ride.
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Cup Holders - I beg to differ by marshalljay
May 06, 2008 (10:28 am)
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a poster on the previous page said he didn't mind the door mount cup holders - I'd have to respond YMMV. I just traded my 2000 LS Miata for an '08 PRHT Grand Touring model - and while I like the new one, there are a lot of things that, IHMO, are a step backwards in the new model.
 
I absolutely loathe the door mount cup holders - they hit my knee, virtually all the time. Naturally, when shifting, etc, they aren't a problem; but once I'm on the open road, and the cruise is set, my knee bonks painfully into the obtruding cup holder.
 
I also miss the door panel pockets - a perfect place for cd cases; and while the center console cupholders are worlds better than the one in the previous model, I miss the padded center console of my old car. The sunvisors are also very cheesy, and I'm not a fan of the new hard plastic dash.
 
OTOH, the PRHT is great - that is why I bought the car, and so far, it has not disappointed me. The car also rides better, and manages to track well on the road, while maintaining quick steering response. The one thing that doesn't look to be promising is fuel economy - I often got over 30mpg out of my 2000; how are you guys doing with your new ones?
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Re: Cup Holders - I beg to differ [marshalljay] by rpm
May 06, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: marshalljay (May 06, 2008 10:28 am)

I have an 08 prht gt as well. It's my first Miata. The cupholders in the door don't bother me at all; I would never have known this to be a problem for anyone without reading the various forums. As you say, YMMV! Couldn't agree with you more on those sunvisors, though!
 
This might solve your problem re: the padded center console. I can't vouch for the product, yet; am ordering one today:
  http://www.zetaproducts.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=5
 
My MPG avg. is just over 25, but I picked up my car in late Jan., and live in Minnesota; the first few tanks were very low. I expect my overall average to end up in the 27-28 range by the end of 2008, and my commute is under 6 miles (suburban) each way daily.
 
rpm
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Re: Cup Holders - I beg to differ [rpm] by wilzap
May 07, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: rpm (May 06, 2008 11:19 am)

Gotta agree with ya the cup holders have never given me a problem either, mine is 7 months old and even through the winter with snow tires on the car I've been averaging 28- MPG and thats with somewhat aggressive driving but my commute is 24 miles each way mostly 45 to 55 MPH..
 So where in Minnesota are ya? I go to Burnsville about 4 times a year to see my son and family.. I have delt with the folks at Walser before and have been to the Mazda dealer up in Minetonka( getting my son out of his old protege speed into a less costly car).. I was just there last week.
 Next time I'm taking the MX-5 up...
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Re: Cup Holders - I beg to differ [rpm] by marshalljay
May 07, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: rpm (May 06, 2008 11:19 am)

I like the center console pad. Let us know how you like it, once it comes in. And trust you're right on the mileage - I'm still in break-in period, so probably can't expect much.
 
thanks
 
jon

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