1992 Miata: The keeper

I haven't completely decided on selling it yet but you can PM me for details. If you look in the current issue of GRM there is a nice picture of it in the rallycross national championship coverage.

EvanB wrote: I haven't completely decided on selling it yet but you can PM me for details. If you look in the current issue of GRM there is a nice picture of it in the rallycross national championship coverage.

Wow that thing is awesome!

I think I'm looking for something a little more sedate, as embarrassing as that sounds

GLWS if you do go to sell it

Yea mine isn't quite stock anymore, which is one reason I don't enjoy driving it as much.

ScreaminE: No Miatas besides one with a 6" differential available at the moment, though I am going to keep my eyes peeled.

Evan, if I'd not picked this one up, I might've bought yours.

In any case got a complete torsen swap for a very good price. It's an autocross car this year, anyhow.

The differential swap is done. I'm going to pick it up later.

The differential works great, though there is a bit exhaust noise coming up from the shifter. I've not looked, but I am betting the filler wasn't replaced. That, or I have an exhaust leak. I'll use the Minnesota method to check for a leak here in a bit.

The new issue is that the low voltage light came on and the radio cut off on the drive home. A fast inspection shows that the belt is a bit loose; I am betting it was applied when the temp was near 100 and maybe it stretched a bit.

I'm going to replace it and tighten it down to proper spec in the next few days.

I will say that a properly working Miata (with LSD) and light snowfall are a very fun combination. I didn't do anything too crazy, I just wanted to reacquaint myself with RWD and snowfall.

Brett_Murphy wrote: I will say that a properly working Miata (with LSD) and light snowfall are a very fun combination. I didn't do anything too crazy, I just wanted to reacquaint myself with RWD and snowfall.

Ahh yes... I miss having a RWD car sometimes...

First autocross is this Sunday, I'm running in CSP.

Having fun. All-seasons made it a sliding gigglefest.

We had an event this weekend. I found out too late that my suspension was not adjusted the same side to side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3j1XRn7fZQ

Driving this today I started to get some smoke from under the hood. Something is leaking on the alternator area. I've not had time to look at it beyond confirming there is a leak.

Sold to another GRMer, who, attracted by minimal rust like a shark to blood, flew in from Boston and proceeded to drive it to Florida.

My daughter cried a little.

So, the title of this thread became a bit of a misnomer then

I kept it for a WHOLE YEAR!