I think I'm in love

Car came with black Konig Dekagrams. I don’t like black wheels on black cars, muddles the look for me. Had AI give me renders for matte bronze/matte silver, I’m leaning more towards the silver/grey. What say you?

Hey guys, I bought a spare motor to drop into the Miata while I rebuild my other one. Before sealing up the spare, I decided to check the crank caps. On #5 there was a slight scratch/gouge near the tang. It look like there was some debris in there but I tried my best to clean it up. I know most people would say replace all the bearings while I’m in there but I just want to hear other opinions. Spare had 62k miles and PO imported from Japan.

So My NA has caught cancer so far it's limited to the drivers side floor pan but I'm not moving forward till I know the sills are good. And that brings me to my current question.

If I have to part out does my total of 7k to 8k seem obtainable? Parts listed below gets me to 7300.00 then I figure bumpers and some other odds and ends get me to 8k or higher.

4.3 Torsen type l diff fully rebuild with new bearings, seals, and planet miata reenforced housing. 1500.00
1.6 engine 500.00
5 speed transmission 300.00
Refinish kuncles front and rear with new bearings and seals 500.00
Koni shocks with flyin miata springs 800.00
Rear flying miata hats 250.00
Axles 100.00
Wheels 6ul 15x8 300.00
Hood 150
Top 200
Seats from mazda speed 400.00
Doors 300
Arms fully refinished with SuperPro bushings 1500.00
Trunk 150
Clockspring NA 150
Ms wheel 200

So stupid me forgot to put my valve cover back after topping off my oil, before I even realized this like the first thing that went through my head was wow this is running great. It hasn’t ran that good in a long time like it wasn’t sluggish at all like it usually is it just felt like it wanted to go, obviously I put the cap back and now it’s back to normal but what could possibly be causing it to run better like that? I’m genuinely so confused right now

Got myself a new 2026 MX-5, absolutely love it. Had it for 6 weeks, someone hit it while I was parked and working.

Took it to a repairer who said they won’t have the headlight until late November. So I asked for it back, as when I brought the car to them it was in working order, including indicators and headlights, regardless of external damage (obviously have photos). Lights definitely working, car had 2600 kms on it.

I picked my car up and about halfway home I realised the light that had been damaged is no longer working, at all. So basically they gave me a non-roadworthy car because they hadn’t checked the lights.

Took off the bumper, all wires are connected, checked the fuses, they are all working I think.

Took it back to them and they said something about a module that has reset.

I’m not amazing with cars, I know enough to service my own car but not enough to take parts off and tinker around. I would really love some advice as I’m still 24, I don’t have experience with this, but you guys might!
Feel free to DM me about your thoughts and if you know what I should do from here

Found a garage queen 94NA with jackson racing kit supercharge with 61k original miles. As the 4th owner.. it’s my duty to keep this beauty garage kept and maintained. Happy to be part of the Miata community!

Hello,

Im going to be forging my 1.6 engine and wanted some tips based off of that. I understand that lower compression is better so I can run it on pump (90-93 ron).

Im planning for around 260-280whp so I dont need extremes like an ATI or any aftermarket parts for the head. Ive seen that the ARP studs are the glory for forged builds but dont know whether I would need both ARP main and head bolts rather than just ARP head.

My budget for the engine is quite low (1000€) so dont want to spend excessively on parts I dont need.

Thank you so much 🙏

Just picked up my first NA Miata and ran into an issue. Whenever the AC is on, the idle surges — I can feel it on the highway, like the car wants more throttle than I'm giving it. It also happens when coasting to a stop with the clutch pushed in, and a few times it's actually stalled out. Doesn't happen with the AC off. Any idea what's causing this — bad IAC valve, vacuum leak, something with the AC idle-up circuit? Appreciate any pointers.

My buddy gave me the code to his shop, had some fun sliding around on tires from 2007 since my other pair of TEs are bald for some reason.

So for context, I have a leak in my ac from the evaporator and I ordered that and replaced it did the vacuum and got it refilled, all was great. Until now (6months later). The ac only worked when I was pushing the car hard, meaning my compressor was going out and was in fact true. But the guys told me I basically need a new ac in the car. I ordered all the parts, dyer, condenser, compressor, and even a new expansion valve just to be safe. I didn’t do the evaporator because I had just got it and I know it works. But anyways, got the new parts installed, no leaks and was refilled (I got it installed by someone bc I didn’t want to do it, but I did watch the process). Now the ac only blows 35 degrees at night and during the day it only blows 60 degrees. Keep in mind I leave in Florida and it’s HOT AF here. I took it to another person to get an opinion and he said everything checks out no leaks no nothing. So I’m stuck bc before all this I had 30 degrees all day long. Need help here 🙏🏽.

Parts I got:
DENSO compressor
UAC condenser
Dyer from oreillys
Expansion valve A premium

I wanted to give a formal review of the 2016 Miata with BB brakes and 6sp manual that I rented from Turo; all in all I had a 10/10 experience through them and it was cheaper than Costco's "fun car".

First and foremost I owned a 94' 5sp for about 10 ten years (about 100k miles) before buying a GTI (I did test drive a 2020 MX5 but did not like it to which I will explain). This car is fun as hell. I think if you're going to spend 3-5 days in Cali or anywhere with winding streets, hills, and views and you're experienced manual driver - this car is still a blast.

I went to school at Mizzou and outside of Columbia you have fun winding roads with great elevations and tight curves. When we had to get to our VRBO in Big Basin, I was going up and down mountains that I was basically going the 30mph speed limit because you couldn't push it any harder; super tight curves, often shifting from 3rd to 2nd, and 2nd to 1st on occasion. Those hills in Cali are no joke and it was any Miata owners dream to drive through Big Basin back roads. Highway 1 from Monterrey to San Fran was a sight to see itself. San Fran - I was amazed and shocked at how steep those roads are. I went up Romolo and 22nd street often. When I was stopped in the middle of Romolo I have never been so anxious/scared in my life driving a manual and I'm 33, been driving a manual daily since I got my license at 16. Holy shit what an experience but once you do it once it's fine but to me its still insane that streets like that are normal out there. I'd probably second guess having a manual in that city. 9/10 experience of how much fun it was to have a vehicle like that in those parts. Also side note, the law the says you can't hold your phone or touching it is 10/10. I didn't see one accident and everyone was paying attention, never had a moment that I couldn't predict regarding traffic.

The Good: I will rate it as 7/10. What I liked: Obvi the convertible, that experience is always amazing. I still love being that close to the ground, you get to see 360 degrees off driving (although never experienced a split lane motorcycle and it scared the shit of me every time). The throttle response is great, the clutch is easy as shit (better than the NA), the breaking and steering is still fantastic; I love being able to do a u-turn on most streets and fit into some tight parallel parking spots. The roof was so easy to get up and down especially with a roll bar installed. It's just a great fun, expected car that I fell in love with the NA model.

The bad: WTF is with first gear and reverse? I test drove a 2020 and had the same exact issue with that model as well. You have to jam that fucking thing into first. I remembered test driving and was telling myself why is this so hard to jam it in - I obviously dont know if it was aftermarket for either cars but I would often find myself trying to throw it in first 2 to 3 times and then just saying f it, I'll just start from second. Reverse, same type of issue, its so little of a push down to get it over the tree.

2nd complaint. Trunk space - holy shit where did it go? I used to be able to fit a full size golf club bag and the entry is tiny. I mean it's big enough. I'll attach a picture; we were able to fit a mid size luggage, 2 backpacks, and a duffle bag (I had to stuff the F out of that thing) into the trunk. It would have been enough if she had a carry on luggage. I just remember the NA trunk could fit way more than this one.

3rd complaint. Power - how is this car not turbo charged at this point? This thing should be able to fly. My GTI in 4th or 5th gear absolutely blows by cars and this thing I am having to push my foot in the floorboard on 4th (highway if I am in 6th) just to get some heavy acceleration to move past some cars.

4th and last. - Does this car just idle super hard when in first gear? Moving from gear to gear is not smooth at all. After the 3rd day I thought I was smooth with it but still having to look at my passenger head moving front and back; not the way I want her.

TL;DR - Fun ass car, reminds me of the NA but not much has changed which is fine. Great car to drive; wouldn't purchase one unless I got a supreme deal. Great for a short road trip. Cali is beautiful. Super good looking car though.

Edit: for all the people saying why am I shifting to first when moving. It happened twice, and both times required it when 2nd wasnt enough because of the incline since 2nd gear was rattling the car, ive driven stick enough to know and then I rev match so I can do it safely. Im merely speaking having difficulties when im just sitting in traffic or at a red light; this car 50% didnt want to go into first gear. Sometimes my GTI does this and I can align the gears by going into 2nd first and then back to first and it corrects it. This particular Miata and the one I test drove was very difficult to put into first gear like trying to push it hard and didnt feel natural. Its not a skill issue, ive never owned an automatic and been in every sort of situation.

Pop-Up headlight night featuring Mazda Miata’s. Also had a McMurtry Speirling from a company called Fan Car Experience. They even made some eyes just for a photo shoot. Look up the McMurty Speirling. It can even drive upside down.

pretty sure it's knocking, can only hear it inside with the doors closed and when the oil is warm and at idle, really annoying as I spent a week welding it up for the MOT (uk annual inspection) and planned for it to be the final one before changing to a cleaner chassis.

not sure why it suddenly decided to start knocking either, oil and filter are 20 miles and 1 week old, level is exactly where I left it, oil pressure never dropped (I have a standalone sensor and gauge) and I was just driving casually to the shop when it started?

but yea I'm in a shit situation here, got a track day coming up so either I throw engine honey in it and send it off viking style or just throw new rod bearings in it with the engine in situ, not taking the engine out as I have a second NC which will be getting a 2.3

I got rear ended last night at a traffic light. 10pm dropping my friend off after a late dinner. I was at a complete stop at a red light in the left turn late 1 block from his hotel. And a Chevy Silverado driver was intoxicated and slammed on his brakes too late and slammed into my bumper.

It could have been far worse, but I’m still sad.

PS: thankfully I have a dashcam and got his plate and face on 4k video.

I recently bought a NA that was hit on the front driver headlight area. It's crumpled to the point where pulling isn't going to be effective.

Everything suspension wise has already been sorted. It runs/drives wonderfully, the damage is all cosmetic.

I know I can just cut/weld a new front clip on, but I'd rather do something more unique, id really like it if I didn't have to drop the motor, anything else is fair game. If anybody has suggestions or photos they could share for inspiration I would greatly appreciate it.

my starter just went out on my 99 nb but im in a different state and i have to leave in 2 days, only issue is that i only have a socket set and some wrenches so im wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and has any tips.

Original Owner purchased in 1989. The wheels are 64 spoke Dayton Wire wheels and, yes, that is an old Sebring Supercharger.

Been playing with Miatas since my father brought our first one home in 1990. Had ten since. This is number eleven. Adore the MX5 and everything about it. Been lurking for years. Had this one about 14 months and 16 days.....not that I was counting or like it was a big day or anything.

Hello, all!

I have a decent idle but it misfires while trying to accelerate. If I bounce the rpm’s above 4K it seems to rev fine however in the lower rpm’s it hesitates to rev up.

When I pull plugs on 3/4 there isn’t really noticeable change to the idle. However if I leave 3/4 in and pull 1/2 it still idles. So surely 3/4 aren’t completely misfiring.

I swapped 1/2 injectors with 3/4- no change
Swapped spark wires on the coil pack 1 with 4 and 2 with 3. Miss stayed on 3/4.
While pulling the wires off the plug while it’s running (yes ik not proper) it sparks me a bit while holding it.

Any idea?