Im looking into the bbr itb kit that should bump the power on the car from 160 to 180 aproximatelly. Would the AT transmission stay as reliable, or is it fragile when the power is increased? Cant find anyone online that has done it to an AT car ..read more

Hello helpful miata people! I am a proud owner of a 2008 NC1 soft top. On Tuesday, April 16th, when I attempted to put my top down, I heard and rip and clunk sound from behind me and I found that my whole glass panel had fallen down and the glue holding it to the top had failed. For context, I live in Pasadena, CA, and because I'm not made of money, I rent. Therefore, even though I am lucky to have covered parking it is still open to big temperature swings. And at work I park in a lot with direct sunlight. So I don't know if it is because of the environmental factors or the age of the top ..read more

Here's my new license plate. I have been BRGTIM on this forum and others for 31 years. Finally made it official! Attached Images LP.jpg (129.8 KB ..read more

I'm about to order a few things from RockAuto and need an air filter. Generally, I know people use WIX and this is what's in the car now, I believe. However, I also see DENSO 1433094. Being a fan of Denso brand, I'm curious if anyone used it and how well it fits. I know there are some fitment issues with a lot of air filters for NC ..read more

I struggle with finding info in the Owner's Manual, so I figured it'd be faster to just ask here. Does a Tow Hook come standard with the ND3? I assumed there would be one but I can't find it ..read more

I believe this will work for 01 - 03. I wanted to upgrade my fogs bulbs to LED but this will also help with replacing a burned out bulb. I made page here with google photos details and pics. https://photos.app.goo.gl/b5udJpUz6BAD7Mi98 It was pretty easy, I thought I'd share in case anyone is interested ..read more

I still get Road & Track and have since the early 1970's. Does anyone else read it? Like Jay Leno, I have all my back issues stashed. It was an important part of my life for a long time. The current format is a big 'theme' issue every 2 months. Some have been kind of lame. The current issue is the top 20 cars to drive. Having read it, I can now understand that that is not to be taken literally, but it does give them a reason to write about 20 interesting cars, which is nice. One of the featured cars is the Yellow Bird Ruf Turbo that went 211 mph in a 1987 Road & Track fastest car re ..read more

I need a clutch job. Does anyone know of a reliable repair shop that can do this in the Central Virginia area (Richmond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg or Charlottesville)? I'm looking for someone to say I had a clutch put in at XYZ and 1) they were successful and 2) they didn't break anything else ..read more

Including a couple exterior shots to show off: Ceramic coating (professionally done, 5yr, Ceramic Pro and includes glass, wheels and top too) MX5Things smoked sequential turn signals and corners The interior pics show the following mods: All of the Mazda OEM alcantara bits (doors, dash, shift boot and e-brake boot) All leather center console and leather padded armrest Kenstyle steering wheel Billetworkz Fusion shift knob MX5Things airbag light overlay Course Motorsports MagSafe phone mount 3DMax Spider floor mats HUD - eBay I did not do the center console, armrest or steering wheel in alcant ..read more

Hey guys, I've been looking at an engine swap for my NC, the main one i've been looking at is the NC k-swap from K power industries. However its probably going to be over $10,000. My goal is to get around 300HP after a turbo and many other upgrades as its a track car. Would I be better off doing something else - building the engine, different swap, just turbo, super charger or anything else? I know 300+ HP is alot, but thats the aim so if anyone has any advice, that would be great! If you have any questions let me know ..read more