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Maybe you have a different software than I do? I won't name names but mine has something to do with the President of the United Mine Workers of America from 1870-1919.
Keith R.
keith, then the little ampersand, then technical.net
Ted
Chuck
They showed an ugly tall mini-wagon too. That thing got exactly zero attention
The 3 and 6 wagon/hatch did well, though, getting all the attention for Mazda.
-juice
It took the installer 3 straight non-stop hours. I would expect it to take a DIYer without all the exact right tools to take twice that long, or more.
I didn't like the OEM headlamps (original to the car). So I also had these replaced with the Hella H-4 headlamps some of you guys recommeded on here. Nice upgrade! Light pattern is specific, sort of semi circle pattern directed out and down, and substantially brighter.
I think my car is better than new! ;-)
boggse, tell me more about your CDROM (e-mail me if you'd like). From the web I found http://www.ondemand5.com relating to what I'm evaluating.
Keith R.
keith, then the little ampersand, then technical.net
I will add for reference that the vinyl Robbins top on my '93 failed prematurely (split over one of the top bows). Neither the installer nor Robbins had ever seen anything like it before (so they said).
Keith R.
I've had 11 years on this top, but it's toast. Vinyl OE top on a 1993. Actually started cracking at about 10 years of age, now it's cracking all over.
I'll probably go to the Buyer's Club in VA to replace it because they do it turn key, even order it for you.
-juice
$25,500 (plus $520 destination charge) for the cloth interior version. $700 more for the Grand Touring Package (black leather seats with red stitching, shift knob and steering wheel to match).
Anyone care to guess what the dealer markup will be?
Poor Richard
Miata has been around for a long time, and those in the know are aware of the new model coming soon. I don't see how demand will be *that* high.
Of course there will be the one or two who just have to have the first on the block...
-juice
Juice, you may be right. If you can avoid the impulse to be the first one on the block, you could have a right-nice pocket rocket for a downright decent price.
I'll take mine in Titanium.
Poor Richard
I'm also considering a white one with black cloth interior. I think that one would look great with a Racing Beat body kit and black or blue racing stripes ala the old R-package Miatas.
To be honest, as time has gone by a bit, I miss the RWD the most. The 6-speed was nice, the top-down thing was a blast, but I am surprised how disappointed I am to drive around in FWD now. My Matrix XRS is plenty fast for me, but with FWD and marginal all-season tires it feels very sloppy compared to my little roadster.
I guess the old adage holds true again, "Don't know what you've got 'til its gone".
Either way, I'm going to try to be patient to wait for just the right specimen. The anticipation is a sensory delight in an of itself....ahhh the thrill of the chase!!!
Maybe turbo + RWD will sell better than turbo + FWD.
Reminds me of a student the other day in one of my classes. After finishing his lab he was searching on e-bay for CRX's. He asks me, "hey Mr. S, how would you like to have a 270 hp CRX?"
"No thanks," I said. If I teach these kids learn nothing of Physics in my class, maybe I can at least teach them the virtues of RWD! ***LOL***
I'm thinking of doing a project with a white Miata one of these days...Project Skunk. Black cobra racing stripes with a Racing Beat body kit...outta look pretty snazzy. Wither that or hold out for a yellow one.
-juice
Poor Richard
I just took the 8" ashtray out, unscrewed the cover, and dropped the radio 1" x 5" into the hole. And I place the cover back and it is when I get out of the car to sort of hide it. Very simple plug and play set up, cigarette ligher power adapter, antenna (about a third the size of a computer mouse, and a cassette adapter). The whole thing was $115 at Best Buy, took me less than an hour to hook up and hide the wires.
Also, Costco is currently running a sale on Michelin and Bridgestones until the end of the January. th. This weekend I'm getting a set of Bridgestone RE950, installed, mounted and balanced for the same price Tirerack.com sells them (without shipping, and without having to deal with a third party installer). Just an FYI.
I've look into both satellite services, XM and Sirius (sp?), but never seriously considered them because of the antenna. The hills here in San Francisco make radio reception a hit or miss affair, especially if you're a jazz fan. Satellite could be the way to go.
Poor Richard
To answer you question, the antennae looks like a minature computer mouse, it will fit in the palm of your hand, black, and has an very strong magnet. I unzipped the rear window, and threaded it through the back onto the back deck.
http://www.xmradio.com/roady/#
Also there are 3 separate Jazz channels, comtemporary, modern, traditional.
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=70
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=71
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=72
thel,
Believe it or not, there is a channel that has Iron Maiden in the regular rotation.
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=41
Me, I like reggae. )
I figured that there was probably an Iron Miaden playing station out there somewhere, they have what a billion stations out there?! I just don't think that my rather narrow tastes in music could justify the cost of the whole package.
It's kind of the reason I haven't upgraded to digital cable. The only channel I want is ESPN2, but I don't want to pay an extra $15 per month for a bunch of other channels that I could care less about (ie. the foreign language basket weaving channel, etc)
I'm looking at some other sort of solution like the XM antennae designed for boats that I could mount on a roll bar or something. The only thing I can't figure out is where I can get the roadie's mini-coax connector to replace the XM standard box-type on the boat antennae.
I've just started the search but am curious what others use for antennae options.
Keith R.
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It's finally warm enough that I've had the top down the last couple of days. Before that we had snow and ice that kept re-freezing, the Miata was even stuck for about a week.
To me, it's not a traction problem by itself, it's just that I don't want to play bumper cars with these huge SUVs all around me.
Carpooling is efficient so good for you.
-juice
If you want a good perspective on the true size of a Miata, park between a Tahoe and an H2.
At least you can see to back up by looking under them!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My 2001 has summer tires on it, and stays in the garage if it is particularly cold or if the ground is slippery. Can be fun when you hit a patch of ice though!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Slipping on dry surfaces, when I want to, is fun.
Slipping on wet/icy surfaces, when I don't want to, is scary.
I once did a 180 in the rain and was facing traffic. Imagine if an H2 had been behind me with its poor braking...
-juice
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
stick guy - no matter what direction the Hummer (or many full size trucks/suvs) hits or is hit from, in any accident, it is going to do much more automotive/physical damage to the other car/person.
Did you know the Monroney doesn't even have to state the EPA fuel mileage on an H2? It doesn't. Owners whined to JD Power and that's why their IQ score was so low.
As if poor mileage ought to be a surprise...
Any how, many exemptions were intended for fleet/commercial vehicles, IMO any passenger vehicle, whether it's a car or truck, no matter the weight, should have to meet the same safety standards as cars.
Commercial vehicles require special training and licensing for the driver, the H2 doesn't.
-juice
Many SUVs have headlights above my eye level in the Miata. Funny thing is I sometimes look underneath them to see up ahead.
-juice
I don't think I should be punished for choosing to drive a smaller, more fuel-efficient car while these large, inefficient and dangerous vehicles are given a free ride.
It's not geared for 75+ driving, tell you that.
-juice
3K at 60 is about what my '01 5 speed runs. Does take a while to get used to cruising at 70!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I've only driven RX7 coupes, never the convertible. My concern would be all that mass, it might be quicker but is it as fun and tossable?
-juice