Rave2Grave's 1996 Miata

[CodeRedR51]

Wait but the model years were a year behind here in the US weren't they? Car's made in 89's were 90's etc.... ?

I believe production began in May or June of 1989, so technically they are '89 models but we know them as 1990's. My personal cars VIN was xxx514 or something close to that, so it was an early model but was a 1990.

 

[SohnVonStig]

I believe production because in May or June of 1989, so technically they are '89 models but we know them as 1990's. My personal cars VIN was xxx514 or something close to that, so it was an early model but was a 1990.

So then if someone was looking to avoid the crankshaft problem then would it be wise to look at mid 91's or mid 92's?

 

[CodeRedR51]

So then if someone was looking to avoid the crankshaft problem then would it be wise to look at mid 91's or mid 92's?

Mid '91 after VIN 209446.

 

[SohnVonStig]

Mid '91 after VIN 209446.

Thaaaaaaank youuuuuuuu

 

[Eric.]

Didn't have the lip yet in that picture?

 

[fitftw]

nope lol

 

[CodeRedR51]

If you're looking to shed some weight, you can switch to an NB starter and save a few pounds. Just an FYI.

 

[Bones Brigade]

I've noticed the radio and speakers are still there.

 

[fitftw]

I've noticed the radio and speakers are still there.

It is my only car right now. I can't take the radio out yet, I would probably kill myself, as my car is pretty annoying to drive daily as it is. I need a beater with a/c and p/s. If I take out the radio and speakers, my car will be more track-worthy than most track-only cars, and as a daily that would just be insanity.

How much lighter is a NB starter?

Nice screen name, I used to listen to them.

 

[CodeRedR51]

How much lighter is a NB starter?

Can't remember actually, but it's significant. Just bear in mind you'll only be able to use two of the three bolt holes. Done that many times in the past, so it's not a big deal.

 

[fitftw]

thanks for that tidbit, I'll definitely be on the lookout for a used NB starter 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

Here's the info from Keith @ FM:

I don't have dimensions, but the starters are 9.8 lbs for a NA 5-speed and 6.0 for the NB. There's also the 1994-97 automatic starter at 7.05 lbs.