Chris GTO TT Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Local auto dismantler, or pick n pull? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Might be hard to find an NC in a local yard. http://www.planet-miata.com or http://treasurecoastmiata.com/ Another alternative may be McMaster-Carr, if you know the spring dimensions... http://www.mcmaster.com/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Get a switch from the pull and pay, if you have access to them. This is why they say you need to put it in a box before you disassemble it. I dare not take mine apart! --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'd done everything properly (found a good guide online) and had it cleaned and re-assembled on the workbench waiting for the dielectric grease purchase for final re-assembly. Had some friends over who put stuff on the workbench. Boing, boing, etc. you get the idea. Found them all except one. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Oh man that sucks! I think this is why they say that you should have everything ready to do this cleaning. Mine gives me issues sometimes with the heating fan not going on, but I click it a few times and it starts to work. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm almost convinced its the starter, as it starts right away after whacking it with a 2x2. However, in an effort to remove all possible issues, started at the battery and worked my way forward eliminating issues. $113 for 1 spring! If I had another week, I'd goto the junkyard, jsut don't have time now. Bought a cool jacket for the starter to see if it will last longer. Hmm... should start a miata thread on miata.net :-) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 This Miata thread has been far more useful than any thread I've started on Miata.net lol 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Washed it today after driving it to work. Going on a drive with some other Miatas tomorrow morning http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/genadanu.jpg 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin case Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Looking good. I finally ordered it a bar too. I went with the hard dog sport single diagonal in hopes that I can still unzip and fold down the back window. Also after just lurking around miata.net it seems like folks over there aren't nearly as friendly as here. Maybe its just me. Also Chris,did you ever sort out the cold start issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looks good. Also after just lurking around miata.net it seems like folks over there aren't nearly as friendly as here. Maybe its just me. The Miata forums are a little different. m.net has the widest variety of enthusiasts, but tends toward an older demographic. I have noticed it getting a little less friendly over the last couple of years. CR.net is dominated by the 'stanced' and dildo shifter crowd, but there's still some interesting stuff going on, and mturbo.net is just a good place to get abused, but it's the place to gain info on turboing miatae... A balanced approach is highly recommended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Looking good. I finally ordered it a bar too. I went with the hard dog sport single diagonal in hopes that I can still unzip and fold down the back window. Also after just lurking around miata.net it seems like folks over there aren't nearly as friendly as here. Maybe its just me. Also Chris,did you ever sort out the cold start issues? Yeah I don't post much on any of the Miata forums but I do search a lot. It's a very interesting group of people, but less willing to help or simply don't know because they had someone else do the work. I never did figure out the cold start issue, but I have a new O2 sensor and plug wires waiting for me at home. I'm also getting pretty terrible gas mileage about 23mpg. Looks good. The Miata forums are a little different. m.net has the widest variety of enthusiasts, but tends toward an older demographic. I have noticed it getting a little less friendly over the last couple of years. CR.net is dominated by the 'stanced' and dildo shifter crowd, but there's still some interesting stuff going on, and mturbo.net is just a good place to get abused, but it's the place to gain info on turboing miatae... A balanced approach is highly recommended... I also recommend a balanced approach to the Miata forums. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yeah I don't post much on any of the Miata forums but I do search a lot. It's a very interesting group of people, but less willing to help or simply don't know because they had someone else do the work. I never did figure out the cold start issue, but I have a new O2 sensor and plug wires waiting for me at home. I'm also getting pretty terrible gas mileage about 23mpg. I also recommend a balanced approach to the Miata forums. 23 mpg is my average all the time. Only when I took a long trip did I see 30+ --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Well no changes to the cold start odd idle issues, but I did just order a Flyin' Miata V-Maxx Classic coil over kit 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I think you'll find them to be a very nice street setup that will also work reasonably well for the occasional track day. We just got back from FM's Summer Camp... had a great time, and the wife got to track her '13 Club... her first ever time on the track. I think next year we're going to have to take both cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'd love to hit up their summer camp, I was jealously drooling when FM would update their facebook page. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 This was our 2nd trip. It's a lot of fun, and we combine it with a road trip for the several days before. This year it was Zion, Bryce and Capital Reef Nat'l Parks in Utah. One of the great things at Summer Camp is getting rides in the FM cars on track. I rode in Keith's Targa Miata this year... talk about brutal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 you coming out for Miatas at Mazda Raceway? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No, just the one trip this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Booo. There should be over a thousand Miatas there 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 1502 was the count as of last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yeah it should be a blast. I just saw your post on the "what did you do to your NA today" thread about wanting to do a 1.8L swap. Honestly I don't really recommend it unless you plan to go stand alone to fully control the 1.8 sensors. Running the 1.8 on the 1.6 computers is a pain in the ass. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'll need a standalone for the (eventual) turbo, so that's definitely part of the plan. First step will be getting Megasquirt running on the 1.6, then convert to speed density to eliminate the MAF, then 1.8 swap, then (eventually) turbo. Biggest trick will be finding a decent used 1.8 for a price that isn't crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bring me a decent 1.6 and I'll trade you lol 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 After doing the compression test, I don't think mine qualifies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Nope I saw those numbers 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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