Some go to great lengths
05-27-2015, 07:36 AM
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Aaand now the journey has come to an end. 2200km by road and ferry over the atlantic ocean got me here
And that awkward moment when a toyota aygo is the big car in the household
And that awkward moment when a toyota aygo is the big car in the household
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05-27-2015, 06:47 PM
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Yeah. The scenery during the last two days is breathtaking.
In all it was a great adventure, and in a way it isn't over.
But today I was almost too tired to stand upright. But I wanted so badly to make her shine. The paint was in horrible condition so I started with a degreaser, clay barred it and the clay bar picked up so much dirt I had to throw it away after that single pass.
Then I went two passes of fine polish by hand and then waxed it. And I'm happy to say that the car I thought I'd have to repaint is quite salvagable
In all it was a great adventure, and in a way it isn't over.
But today I was almost too tired to stand upright. But I wanted so badly to make her shine. The paint was in horrible condition so I started with a degreaser, clay barred it and the clay bar picked up so much dirt I had to throw it away after that single pass.
Then I went two passes of fine polish by hand and then waxed it. And I'm happy to say that the car I thought I'd have to repaint is quite salvagable
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05-28-2015, 09:59 PM
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Alright. So now the shopping begins. But I've got a few questions before I pull the plug.
Motor mounts: Mine are toast. When I had the 3000gt I had polyurethane mounts, vibration was sliiiightly more but the shifter and clutch feel was way better. On planet miata's page I see both normal and MS mounts and it says MS mounts are stiffer. Will those fit the normal NB engine?
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Also, what's the difference in these two kits?
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I'll get a t25 from a friend tomorrow, so I'm already starting to gather parts for the turbo setup.
Can you tell from this image if I have LSD? My google-fu did not seem strong enough to find out.
Also, why is it that all stores and documents talk about NB's starting in '99 when mine is from mid year '98? Did Europe get the NB before the US?
Motor mounts: Mine are toast. When I had the 3000gt I had polyurethane mounts, vibration was sliiiightly more but the shifter and clutch feel was way better. On planet miata's page I see both normal and MS mounts and it says MS mounts are stiffer. Will those fit the normal NB engine?
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Also, what's the difference in these two kits?
Planet-Miata.com - Your #1 source for Mazda Miata new and used parts and accessories.
I'll get a t25 from a friend tomorrow, so I'm already starting to gather parts for the turbo setup.
Can you tell from this image if I have LSD? My google-fu did not seem strong enough to find out.
Also, why is it that all stores and documents talk about NB's starting in '99 when mine is from mid year '98? Did Europe get the NB before the US?
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05-29-2015, 11:29 AM
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It looks like you have the sport suspension as well. Are your shocks yellow? If so, happy times. You will also have bigger brakes with the sports option, if my NB knowledge is correct.
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05-30-2015, 02:43 PM
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The pink coolant is a fairly new long-life standard (ASTM D3306 / JIS K2234) which is used by Toyota as the OEM fill and also produced by a number of other companies such as Zerex and Beck-Arnley.
I've never heard of Miata engines being particularly finicky about their coolant- I've seen pretty much every color used in them at some point and not heard any horror stories.
I use this tool, which is available from most auto-parts suppliers: Gear Oil and Fluid Pump
It screws directly into the top of the bottle and lets you just pump it right in.
I've never heard of Miata engines being particularly finicky about their coolant- I've seen pretty much every color used in them at some point and not heard any horror stories.
It screws directly into the top of the bottle and lets you just pump it right in.
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05-30-2015, 10:08 PM
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I should have moved the car as you did, smart man. I drove 32 hours in 36 hours. Tipped a hotel dude a $20 to let me crash in a room for 4 hours. Never. Again.
Looks like you are making the right choices in terms of what needs to be done, good work, and beautiful scenery.
Looks like you are making the right choices in terms of what needs to be done, good work, and beautiful scenery.
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