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35psiDSM
04-03-2011, 11:11 PM
Hi, I just bought a 1992 with 100k on the clock, I hope it is the truth. Anyway I have been a dsm owner and enthusiast for the last 12 yrs. I bought my Miata because of gas prices. With my job I drive all day long. I do outdoor advertising sales. I have been driving my 03 chevy silverado, but to fill it up costs 90 bux. I love my truck but I just filled up the Miata and it cost 34 bux. My DSM is a 1997 AWD. The car currently makes 583hp and 498tq. I have maxed out the turbo, this is on e-85 fuel. I love my new Miata even though my friends call me certain names I can't say. I DON'T CARE...I LOVE IT. I am not looking to modify this car but I do have many questions on maintenance and common problems with this model. Anyone want give me any knowledge, that would be great.
theothersawyer
04-03-2011, 11:13 PM
Welcome post pictures of your car(s)!!
And feel free to ask questions!
nickt93
04-03-2011, 11:14 PM
Common problems? Dude these cars are POSs! Everything breaks on them all the time! Kidding - the Miatas are incredibly reliable and parts are cheap. They handle great in stock form and there are plenty of suspension upgrades that will only add to the fun. You can add power one step at a time with basic bolt ons, or add boost if you want a big jump in power.
The biggest problem I've found with these cars is that they are addictive.
Wecome to the site, and post pics of your DSM!
35psiDSM
04-03-2011, 11:25 PM
I have a fast car. My Miata will stock forever so I say now. It does have koni shocks, a catback and a an Apexi cai. Old guy who had it before me put these mod on. Like I said I just want to know more about maintenance like drivetrain fluids, and basic care of the car. Btw I figured out how fragile the car is. I cracked the guage hood on accident the first day I got it home. I was pissed. Guess I will glue iit back together.
35psiDSM
04-03-2011, 11:29 PM
I will post pics asap!
Beastinthebushes
04-03-2011, 11:49 PM
Even stock these cars are a blast. Welcome to the site, sooner or later you'll start thinking about modifying the miata, and you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Enjoy!
Reverend Greg
04-04-2011, 12:15 AM
Get Used to the Name calling....I've heard them all....at one of the Meetings You may even get groped a little By a couple of Dudes....Just Kidding ,These cars are the Bomb,they out handle most cars on the road and are More Fun than a Thai cheerleader....
(G)
Imaginhate
04-04-2011, 12:39 AM
welcome. drive it like a bawss
Shortround
04-04-2011, 01:52 AM
Get Used to the Name calling....I've heard them all....at one of the Meetings You may even get groped a little By a couple of Dudes....Just Kidding ,These cars are the Bomb,they out handle most cars on the road and are More Fun than a Thai cheerleader....
(G)
Hahahaha, and welcome, G really isn't kidding about the groping though you have to watch these guys
I have a fast car. My Miata will stock forever so I say now. It does have koni shocks, a catback and a an Apexi cai.
I have the parts you need to return it to stock :shrug:
wildfire0310
04-04-2011, 08:56 AM
Hey welcome to the forum. A few DSMers are coming over to the dark side... or is it rainbow side :poof:
Post photos of your DSM. I use to have a 95 TSI AWD.
The miata is a great car and I think you enjoy it. They are crazy simple to work on also
GVfanatic
04-04-2011, 10:49 AM
Welcome to the forum!!!
miata's even stock are fun as hell, although they are begging for more hp all the time. Lost mine hydroplaning and goin up under a big rig and now im stuck with this daily driver 87 buick century. I appreciate the buick for what it is, but i dont feel like im part of the road anymore, and i dont enjoy driving anymore..stinks. Cant wait to get another MX5 and feel like the car and myself are one again.
Bernie
04-04-2011, 11:31 AM
Welcome!
Those gauge hoods are notoriously fragile... You have to hold your tongue just right and sacrifice just the right chicken to get them off without breaking a tab.
Reverend Greg
04-04-2011, 11:43 AM
Or Leave the car Out in the direct sun light Until it warms Up and just be carefull...I hear you on missing the feel of the road.....I drove a 2001 Miata for a couple of Hours last week and It was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
(G)
35psiDSM
04-04-2011, 08:41 PM
Driving the Miata was awesome today. Got an emission so I can get my tag and the car failed. Had to put a converter. I will retest it tomorrow.
35psiDSM
04-04-2011, 09:13 PM
I just noticed I dont have but two pics of my eclipse.
I've seen the DSM around
ditch the side molding and the bridge on the trunk
35psiDSM
04-04-2011, 09:22 PM
I've seen the DSM around
ditch the side molding and the bridge on the trunk
No thanks I like the way it is now. Is that you Pat from GADSM?
No thanks I like the way it is now. Is that you Pat from GADSM?
not me
wildfire0310
04-05-2011, 07:45 AM
No thanks I like the way it is now. Is that you Pat from GADSM?
I only know a few members that have come over from GADSM. There is I, eraser(but he is selling his miata) and Dustin(Blackmirage) has a miata but not sure if he has joined the forums.
I don't think I have seen that eclipse, but I been out of the DSM scene for 5 years now :(.
35psiDSM
04-05-2011, 09:14 PM
Wildfire we know each other. I see you live in dacula I live at hamilton mill rd. We should meet up an catch up on old times.p
35psiDSM
04-06-2011, 12:21 AM
Guess not.
wildfire0310
04-06-2011, 07:24 AM
Wildfire we know each other. I see you live in dacula I live at hamilton mill rd. We should meet up an catch up on old times.p
Guess not.
Hey.
Yea I "live" in Dacula but lately I been staying at the girlfriends places more often.
Next time I am back home, I'll have to hit you up.
edit:: I think I just figured out who you are. You use to go by CrankRun back in the days didn't you??
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