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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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Clean 92 Miata (MX-5), Stage 1 mod, with history and receipts
1992 Mazda Miata MX-5 1.6 MT 5-speed, well maintained
• Clean title
• Clean interior
• Passed SMOG on April 11, 12
• History and receipts (3 binders from 3 owners)!
• Have a Car Fax report when I bought
• California Car (no rust)
• Has limited slip differential (LSD)
• Clifford Alarm system 10.5X with remote central lock ($500)
• New timing belt, water pump, thermo stat, belt tensioners, crank seals (front and back), cam seals, cam cover gaskets.
• Change ALL coolant hoses, use genuine OEM Mazda parts + Redline water wetter
• New radiator
• New battery, Westco ($140)
• Falken tires with road hazard warranty from Sears
• Replaced soft top with glass rear window (will never degrade like plastic one), from Robbins ($600)
• Always use fully synthetic oil (either Mobil1 or Penzoil)
• 30mpg combined
Modification and other maintenances
• Racing beat exhaust system: power pulse connecting pipe, muffler, and Flying Miata (FM) catalytic converter ($780)
• Fidanza aluminum fly wheel ($338)
• Exedy clutch disc and clutch cover ($129) + rear main seal
• Weapon R air intake ($180), still have all the parts of the original air intake
• Long nose crank, no worries about crank damage
• New air con and power steering belt, new alternator belt
• Red Line MTL transmission and Red Line rear differential fluid + Redline water wetter
• NGK Iridium spark plugs
• Replaced new front rotors with Raybestos Professional Grade
• Replaced front Bendix Brake pads
• Goodridge stainless-braided clutch hose
• Alloy wheels (From Miata NB)
• Replaced clutch Slave cylinder
• New Mazda competition engine mounts
• New cam sensor o-ring
• New Mazda OEM fuel cap
• Brand new (not install) Mazda OEM spoiler, matched color (red)
• New Axxis rear brake pads (not install)
• And a lot more that I didn't listed here. Email me if you want more detailed history.

• Miles 160,3XX, but has been well maintained and service regularly. Everything works (air condition, heater, power steering)! Just come and check it out.

What can be improved
• Stone chips
• Small dings around the car

Maintain by car enthusiast, I have two Miatas. This one is used by my wife, the other one is for track use.
Selling because moving out of the US, but I'm not in a rush since I won't leave until late summer. More pictures available upon requested



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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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The matience record on it seems very good, the aftermarket stuff is alright. I wouldnt recommend the alarm, they seem to cause more trouble then they are worth. The LSD in the 89-93 is not that great, and have been broken with stock power.
But other than that looks nice, enjoy it
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Seems like a good deal. He knows what the good brand parts are to use that's a plus. Trust me on this one, take the Weapon R intake and throw it in the trash. I made the mistake of dropping money on one when I first got my Miata. They do nothing but rob you of power.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
Seems like a good deal. He knows what the good brand parts are to use that's a plus. Trust me on this one, take the Weapon R intake and throw it in the trash. I made the mistake of dropping money on one when I first got my Miata. They do nothing but rob you of power.
really? if i leave it on, would it matter? never really did anything to my cars and i'm hoping to get into it after i make the purchase.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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It's not going to hurt anything, but it will rob you of a little bit of power. Mazda did a great job of overengineering the intake system, and even after 20 years, only one type of aftermarket intake has been found to make gains in HP, and it requires drilling a large hole in the firewall. The only time an aftermarket intake will help is after the application of Forced Induction.

Ultimately it's your call. If you like the shiny bling factor, and the slight growl at the sacrifice of some power, go for it. I did it for a few months, then went back to the factory intake.
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Welcome and nice find. Looks a lot like Diesels.
Old Apr 19, 2012 | 01:09 AM
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Nice, that's the one that was for sale over in Palo Alto right? I thought about checking it out but it was a little far for me. Sounded really good though, congrats
Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Got the car, but there's some rattling that's coming from the heat shield, according to the guy that sold it to me. Said it was a common problem. Can anyone clarify?
Old Apr 28, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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here is a link to all the common miata noises
Old Apr 28, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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I was SOOOOOOOO about to post that.



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