>>28861249
that's a really cute car :-)

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>>28861260
They're all cute

>>28861335
Not nearly as cute as the other one. That one just looks pissed off.

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What do I use to fix this back in place? I don't want it to peel off, that'd be a pain.

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>>28861525
It's rusty and fucked. A new one is the best option. To get the rail off you need to undo the clip from inside the door. It's a bastard job. Look at this link to see how the clips work.
https://www.ilmotorsport.de/en/mx-5-beltline-mouldings-genuine-ilmotorsport-4766/317
I'd use some 2 part epoxy glue to temporary repair it, but don't get any on the paint.

My Megasquirt install is getting close guys. Just another thousand lol

>>28861249
cute thread, last thread as very cute too im having fun already.

>>28861544
>Megasquirt
Even the modifications sound gay on this car

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>squeeking squealing sound coming from under the car only when coasting while in gear
>goes away when in neutral or clutch is pushed in
what could this be? Please keep in mind: If you tell me I have to fix something inside of the engine or the transmission I will cry.

>>28862157
Could you be more specific little wrenchlet

>>28862098
is "beer money motorsports" less gay

>>28862157
Raise the car with the lift and have the mechanic listen under the car. Could be clutch related issue.

My suspension feels a bit boring and maybe a bit worn out. I mostly just enjoy driving on the street. Any upgrade recs? 1995 NA, would prefer stock height, maybe an inch drop or so. I don't want to clench my cheeks when I see a pothole.

>>28861525
You can get replacement moldings on Amazon for about $40 (comes with both sides)

>>28862157
My tailshaft uni's sounded much like this when they were dying.

>>28862157
sounds like BEARINGS
and you're gonna cry but
it's in the transmission :(
guessing input shaft

>>28862338
Switch to NB shocks and top hats. I'd probably pick up a used set first then swap to quality shocks.

>>28862338
949 Tecnas with the 6k/4k springs

>>28862773
NB tophats + koni sports are a truly good entry level swap.

Is the new Miata even worth getting?

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>>28863354
Yes, but.
Early Miata's are forever cars. As long as you stop it from rusting away, you car keep your 35 year old sports car running indefinitely. As new cars get more complex (electrical) systems, there may be more repair choke points in the future.

>>28863354
yeah it's the best affordable fun car out there, and one of the best period

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>>28863354
For sure. Who knows what kind of hybrid monstrosity will come next. Mazda won my trust by keeping the ND as light as the original car. Its possible that they release a hybrid car that is just as light and fun but it can easily be ruined. ND might be the last pure Miata. Get it while you can, when the production stops the price will only go up.

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>>28864150
>ND might be the last pure Miata. Get it while you can
This is so true. Mazda is better than other manufactures at the moment, but enshitification is the viral trend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Upf_B9RLQ