The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

[ildd]

If that yellow comes to the USA, I might be motivated to find a job that would actually pay me enough to buy one of these.

I'm just going to wait a few years and get a used one. Assuming I would still have the opportunity to do so.

I could get a cheap secondary truck actually...

 

[CodeRedR51]

On MazdaRoadster.net FB page

That's probably the wrapped one I showed you not long ago.

 

[05XR8]

If it is, I'm just going to do it. No matter if an official yellow does come out next year.

 

[05XR8]

Japan, man...

 

[Swagger897]

They got Tsukuba Circuit on their website homepage..

 

[05XR8]

I'd love to get this DVD and watch the acceleration tests.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[Swagger897]

If that's the oil filter then that has to be the best location I've ever seen on a car.

 

[MidFieldMaven]

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If that's the oil filter then that has to be the best location I've ever seen on a car.

The filter on my gf's 2013 Hyundai Accent is the best. It's much further towards the nose than on this ND. I don't need a jack or anything. I get on the ground in front of the car, loosen 2 screws from a plastic tray, put my filter wrench around it to break it loose and spin it right off.

 

[CodeRedR51]

On my GTi it's up top right next to the intake manifold on the front of the engine. You have to take it off slowly though so it drains back into the engine and doesn't spill all over the place.

 

[Swagger897]

The filter on my gf's 2013 Hyundai Accent is the best. It's much further towards the nose than on this ND. I don't need a jack or anything. I get on the ground in front of the car, loosen 2 screws from a plastic tray, put my filter wrench around it to break it loose and spin it right off.

I know on my Taurus you risk melting the skin and flesh off of your wrist if you touch the front exhaust manifold, and then risk dropping it all over it and starting a fire...

 

[Heldenzeit]

Nah, XJ8s are the best. You can drain the oil and change the filter at the same time.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Speaking of drain plugs, I am not seeing one on the ND oil pan, or I must be blind.

 

[Heldenzeit]

I can't tell either. I'm stopping by 949 tonight; if it's up on the rack I'll look for it.

 

[Swagger897]

Looks like it may be on the left rear side of the pan...

 

[CodeRedR51]

I officially have an appointment to order my ND on the 12th of September. Dealer insists on finding me one local but I'm pretty firm on ordering one and having it built. Mainly because I have a few negative things on my credit that need to be taken care of first and I have someone working on that as we speak. Hopefully 3 months is enough time to get things squared away.

 

[RocZX]

Speaking of drain plugs, I am not seeing one on the ND oil pan, or I must be blind.

It's on the side next to the oil filter.

Same as it on the Mazda3.

 

[carracerptp]

I finally saw one imperson, it was white and I must say it's a good looking car 👍 Amazingly small.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's on the side next to the oil filter.

Same as it on the Mazda3.

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Ah, I was expecting a normal bolt-like plug.

 

[05XR8]

I officially have an appointment to order my ND on the 12th of September. Dealer insists on finding me one local but I'm pretty firm on ordering one and having it built. Mainly because I have a few negative things on my credit that need to be taken care of first and I have someone working on that as we speak. Hopefully 3 months is enough time to get things squared away.

I'm contemplating the Ceramic White GT that no one wants. People don't like the color- which, is perfect for me. The next 1.5 base won't be here until November.

Ah, I was expecting a normal bolt-like plug.

Subarus have those as well. Something I didn't like when servicing them.

 

[Swagger897]

I'm contemplating the Ceramic White GT that no one wants. People don't like the color- which, is perfect for me. The next 1.5 base won't be here until November.

I actually prefer white cars versus a lot of other options they have. Shows how clean you keep them..

Subarus have those as well. Something I didn't like when servicing them.

My ram 2500 (99) has it as well. The best thing about that pan is the bolt is dead smack in the middle.

 

[05XR8]

I actually prefer white cars versus a lot of other options they have. Shows how clean you keep them..


My ram 2500 (99) has it as well. The best thing about that pan is the bolt is dead smack in the middle.

Yes, straight up and down.

 

[Omnis]

I actually prefer white cars versus a lot of other options they have. Shows how clean you keep them..


My ram 2500 (99) has it as well. The best thing about that pan is the bolt is dead smack in the middle.

Umm, it's the opposite. White cars don't look nearly as dirty as dark cars.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I find plain silver hides pretty much anything.

 

[05XR8]

A triple black 1.5 GT arrived today and it looks sinister. If I were still down in Melbourne, that would be the color for me. Not here in sunny(not today) New South Wales, though.

 

[Swagger897]

Umm, it's the opposite. White cars don't look nearly as dirty as dark cars.

Dust is easy enough to wipe off with a rag..

Stuff like road rash and tar that has been thrown up onto the car, along with various other things..

 

[Grandea GTR]

Umm, it's the opposite. White cars don't look nearly as dirty as dark cars.

Agreed. My dark blue Mazda 6 looks bad after a rainy day or a drive on a country road.

 

[05XR8]

That triple black is sexy and mean

 

[Swagger897]

That triple black is sexy and mean

daaaang.... what do they use to clean those tires??

 

[MidFieldMaven]

I rode my bicycle over to the local Mazda dealer and finally saw them in person for the first time. The red was infinitely more attractive than the white, but pictures really don't do this car justice for some reason. You have to experience it up close and personal. Oh, and both were automatic