MX5 Miata Atlanta Owners Club - Miata Talk http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/ Chat about Miata stuff until you can no more! en Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png MX5 Miata Atlanta Owners Club - Miata Talk http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/ So who can I bribe to help me install RB Springs on my miata? http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20612-So-who-can-I-bribe-to-help-me-install-RB-Springs-on-my-miata&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:53:24 GMT Since I obviously lack the tools and know how to do it. Who can be bribed with alcohol and food and sincere gratitude? haha. No time frame, just... Since I obviously lack the tools and know how to do it. Who can be bribed with alcohol and food and sincere gratitude?

haha. No time frame, just have been sitting in my basement since like December. ]]> Miata Talk Bob_Bobber0 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20612-So-who-can-I-bribe-to-help-me-install-RB-Springs-on-my-miata Free track time at AMP - 5/24 and 5/25 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20596-Free-track-time-at-AMP-5-24-and-5-25&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:40:12 GMT PM me if interested. This Friday and Saturday. You can do either Friday or Saturday, or both. You'll run half the day and work the other half. Will probably get four 20 minute sessions.

Must be comfortable running in the advanced group. ]]> Miata Talk nickt93 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20596-Free-track-time-at-AMP-5-24-and-5-25 Instrument lighting http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20524-Instrument-lighting&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 14:50:00 GMT I've searched and got tired of reading useless threads that don't apply. Soooo, wondering how difficult it is to change the instrument lighting from red to either blue or white. Maybe it's just cause I'm getting old but the reds in my MSM are almost useless at night unless I stare at them and really focus. That takes a little too much time off watching where the hell I'm going. Hopefully this isn't too involved. Seems like most projects I've taken on lately turn in to a pita.

Any help on why maybe I'm getting nothing out of my new Grom Audio AUX adapter would be a wonderful thing too. ]]> Miata Talk Hammerhead2501 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20524-Instrument-lighting New HU installed http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20521-New-HU-installed&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 04:46:10 GMT I got my new HU from Crutchfield the other day and finally I got it installed today. I could not get to the speakers yet, I guess they'll get done tomorrow. I've been bragging on Crutchfield and their installation kits and support, but my experience today with that was a *fail*.
The installation kit is made for a number of Mazda models so it has to be modified and made for certain of the parts that come with it to fit the Miata. Anyway, after cutting off a lot of tabs and assembling the klugged up mess, I found that it just would not fit in the opening for the radio. @#%#@!!!^&(*!

The phone support guy seemed to be unable to comprehend my questions (and yes he sounded like a regular caucasian American guy), so that was a big waste of time. I gave up on that crap and decided to make my own modifications to the stock radio mount and tombstone. With a bit of ingenuity, some aluminum pieces, drills, taps and screws, I modified the stock mount to accept the UH in the correct location!

After that, I found that the wiring adapter had 3 wires with no corresponding wires in the HU harness... I suspected they would just be spares and just taped and tucked out of the way, but I called tech support again to make sure. This time the guy was able to tell me that they were indeed spares and not used for my application. He also gave me a refund for the kit that did not work, so all was well in the end.

The HU is a cheap Chinese thing: Dual XML8150 Digital Media Receiver. It does not play CDs but supposedly supports iPhones, and other media players and has bluetooth connectivity. The radio is marginal. I was disappointed with it. However, Pandora plays very well and the Itunes also... Maybe I'll keep it.

I also installed a "textured" center console and tombstone to match just to see how it will look/work. Here are some photos of the mount modification and the installed unit. It actually came out pretty well.

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]]> Miata Talk silver92b http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20521-New-HU-installed <![CDATA[Koni's going bad???]]> http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20479-Koni-s-going-bad&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 01:36:35 GMT Hey guys and gals, my current miata came with koni yellows and rb springs, and although it looks good, I'm not sure of the milage and the car rides like poop. I've tried tightening them up a bit, tomorrow ill be loosening them and starting from 0, but it literally rides like its on cut sprints. when i hit the brakes, or the gas the front and rear are all over the place. if i sit in my car and move around the whole car shakes. if i push one side it will rock back and forth. I'm not doubting koni's ability to make good springs or rb for that matter, im just trying to come to some sort of conclusion as to whether or not these things are gone. If anyone is in the Lindbergh area and could drive it around and help me with the decision that would be great. really dont want to replace this setup unless i have to. excuses my ignorance for suspension.

I don't mind a stiff ride, I just hate how it nose dives and rocks all over the place. ]]> Miata Talk mooney1184 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20479-Koni-s-going-bad is anyone local running 15x9 6ul on an NA? http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20477-is-anyone-local-running-15x9-6ul-on-an-NA&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 00:53:25 GMT im curious about how much fender rolling is REQUIRED.. i just painted the car and sadly this was an afterthought, but i want to fold them as... im curious about how much fender rolling is REQUIRED..

i just painted the car and sadly this was an afterthought, but i want to fold them as little as possible.



if anyone has any pictures or goes to any local meets, id love to see it. ]]> Miata Talk johnzm http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20477-is-anyone-local-running-15x9-6ul-on-an-NA Suspension advice http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20463-Suspension-advice&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 00:15:17 GMT I had a great time at the Jzilla track day.I wanted to evaluate my car and explore its limits,as it is still pretty new to me.The car was a joy to... I had a great time at the Jzilla track day.I wanted to evaluate my car and explore its limits,as it is still pretty new to me.The car was a joy to track. The engine was flawless,even though I over-revved it a couple times:o.The brakes worked great all day,despite heavy use.Shifting,clutch,steering,etc.. all good.The only thing I felt needed improvement was the body lean at a couple areas.The downhill coming out of 12,where you accelerate thru that long sweeping turn all the way to 16,the car seemed to lean quite a bit.It never felt out of control ,but had more body roll than comfortable.I noticed some other cars exhibiting the same 'lean'.I have a lowering springs(RB) and KYB GR2 shocks.The sway bars seem stock,and I think at least the front one needs to be upgraded.Any suggestions? Anybody have one for sale? Are adjustable end links reccomended for a occasional track use car,that also sees some street duty. Thanks for any feedback,and I really enjoyed meeting some of you yesterday.,
Craig ]]> Miata Talk Nels http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20463-Suspension-advice <![CDATA[Props To LagunaRoadster & Team]]> http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20442-Props-To-LagunaRoadster-amp-Team&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 23:06:12 GMT This site is wonderful. So many helpful and friendly Miata fanatics. Today I took one of my '99 NBs to LagunaRoadster and had him put a new Robbins Stay Fast fabric convertible top on it. Actually he had a very competent friend, Chris, and his dad assist. Awesome and very quick install. I've done one before and spent two days doing it. These guys know their stuff, are very organized, and deliver a first class install. It only took four hours. Stephen, I will be talking to you about putting the same style top on my 10AE soon. Need to save some Benjamins first. Thanks gentlemen. ]]> Miata Talk Days of Thunder http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20442-Props-To-LagunaRoadster-amp-Team Slooooooow wipers http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20421-Slooooooow-wipers&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 19:19:14 GMT I had to use the wipers and WOW They are really slow.My antique Fiat with Magnetti-Marrelli wiring has faster wipers!:lol: Is this a trait with NA... I had to use the wipers and WOW They are really slow.My antique Fiat with Magnetti-Marrelli wiring has faster wipers!:lol: Is this a trait with NA Miatas,or is my wiper motor just worn out? I took off the expensive Bosch wiper blades and replaced with some cheapos.A little better,but still painfully slow.For the track day,I may remove the pass. side blade to speed things up if we get some r***. ]]> Miata Talk Nels http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20421-Slooooooow-wipers Monster Miata FAIL! http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20401-Monster-Miata-FAIL!&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 16:41:14 GMT Good intentions... Poor planning :clap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgMGZRCjipI Good intentions... Poor planning :clap:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgMGZRCjipI ]]> Miata Talk DKT SOUNDS http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20401-Monster-Miata-FAIL! Audio Shop Recomendation http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20399-Audio-Shop-Recomendation&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 13:56:29 GMT Need a recommendation for an Audio Shop in the Gainesville/Athens, GA area. Thanks for responses! Need a recommendation for an Audio Shop in the Gainesville/Athens, GA area. Thanks for responses! ]]> Miata Talk Rosco http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20399-Audio-Shop-Recomendation after market radio http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20373-after-market-radio&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:17:57 GMT Looking for an after market radio. I love my original speed sensitive volume control on my 96 but the volume does not work nor the the cd player. ... Looking for an after market radio. I love my original speed sensitive volume control on my 96 but the volume does not work nor the the cd player. Question do they make and after market stereo with speed sensitive volume contol? ]]> Miata Talk Theo http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20373-after-market-radio OPM in Cumming is giving away Spec Miata Hoosiers http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20340-OPM-in-Cumming-is-giving-away-Spec-Miata-Hoosiers&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:03:29 GMT OPM Autosports Racing


Come and get your used tires. . . Chump Cars and Track Days. Not good for racing they are well broken in. Hoosier SM Dries. They are winning the space battle they have go to goooooo! Pick up 9-5 Monday and Tuesday of next week.


]]> Miata Talk miatastuff http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20340-OPM-in-Cumming-is-giving-away-Spec-Miata-Hoosiers Biggest turbo in a Miata http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20336-Biggest-turbo-in-a-Miata&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:23:58 GMT So, what's the biggest turbo you've seen in a Miata with the 1.6 or 1.8? ]]> Miata Talk MrSpiker123 http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20336-Biggest-turbo-in-a-Miata Ill never be without one! http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20325-Ill-never-be-without-one!&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:23:41 GMT I knew when I bought this M-X5 I liked it, but I have never had this much fun in a car with my clothes on. I don't think I'll ever be without one again. Or at least some kind of small convertible sports car. I find myself "just riding." I look for reasons to leave the house and ride. This thing is a blast. ]]> Miata Talk Riverpirate http://www.mx5atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?20325-Ill-never-be-without-one!