Might get a 92 Miata

[APEXistud]

I am debating on buying a miata, but I would like to know where the hell I can get headlight like these.

http://www.panasport.com/Miata.gif

I know that it's not the best angle, but I've seen them before here in Cali on the streets about 6 years ago now.

[Roywhitep5]

i want one like that too

[APEXistud]

Damnit Roy, I saw that there was a response and thought that someone actually replied with some useful information. Thanks for getting my hopes up.:wtf::)

[rktktpaul]

I really miss my '92 Miata - it was a good car.

Check miata.net. I know one of the vendors there carried them - I can't remember if it was Performance Buyers Club or one of the others. Check there though, I'm sure thats where you'll find them.

[rktktpaul]

I think it was Brainstorm Products!!

[Roywhitep5]

Originally posted by APEXistud
Damnit Roy, I saw that there was a response and thought that someone actually replied with some useful information. Thanks for getting my hopes up.:wtf::)

im here to torment you daryell:D

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

http://miata.net/marketplace.html

Check the businesses there. Most are vendors for companies that may not have stores/online stores.

:)

[Luv2RedLine]

They were brainstorm but I don't think they make them anymore. There was another for about $500 at buthemotorsports? Check out this. Lights (http://midtennmiata.com/headlights.htm) I've heard Les makes good quality products. The light production was bad but I think he's upgraded the lights in them and they now produce a sufficient amount of light.

[Micah]

If I don't get an XR4Ti before the summer, I'm saving up for a used Miata in the fall!

[Ceej]

Originally posted by APEXistud
I am debating on buying a miata, but I would like to know where the hell I can get headlight like these.

http://www.panasport.com/Miata.gif

I know that it's not the best angle, but I've seen them before here in Cali on the streets about 6 years ago now.

Damn.........I would LOVE to get an old Miata....I would put a roll cage in it and make it into an SCCA Miata Spec racer in no time...........*sigh*..........

[APEXistud]

Originally posted by Luv2RedLine
They were brainstorm but I don't think they make them anymore. There was another for about $500 at buthemotorsports? Check out this. Lights (http://midtennmiata.com/headlights.htm) I've heard Les makes good quality products. The light production was bad but I think he's upgraded the lights in them and they now produce a sufficient amount of light.

Thanks for the link guys & gals. But the headlamps in the link look a little different. The deal I was working on the 92 miata fell through, they were try to rip me off. $6900 for a 92 red miata w/hardtop, power everything, 65k miles. I'm still going to look into a miata, but for now I'll repair my pickup and sell it privately. I really wanted a white 95 Miata anyhow.

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

Originally posted by APEXistud
Thanks for the link guys & gals. But the headlamps in the link look a little different. The deal I was working on the 92 miata fell through, they were try to rip me off. $6900 for a 92 red miata w/hardtop, power everything, 65k miles. I'm still going to look into a miata, but for now I'll repair my pickup and sell it privately. I really wanted a white 95 Miata anyhow.

Wow. Almost seven grand is a slap in the face price. At MOST they should be asking about $5400. Dealers...:rolleyes:

When you do get a miata (you HAVE to--they are too much fun) the low profile headlights for the 1st gens look great. Have you seen them?

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

Here's a good view of what the low-profile headlights look like:

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Mazdaspeedgirl/megamonster3.jpg

[m1ataman]

Save a little extra and get a '94 or newer with the 1.8 litre engine. More power and well worth it. I think the headlight you're looking for may be these http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=EL1006

[Pitlab77]

92 is a good year (yes power will be less but nothing wrong with a 1.6 . It revs quicker than the 1.8 if that means anything to you)

you should also be past the short nose crank.


thoese lights dont light well

[kcbhiw]

Originally posted by Pitlab77

thoese lights dont light well

I've heard that as well. The stockers are bad enough as it is. However, I must admit, the low profile headlamps (the version with two round housings in each) do look very slick. I'd love to have a set (but it takes me out of the stock class).

[scwashdc]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pitlab77
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you should also be past the short nose crank.

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I have a '91 Miata (and an '03 Protege 5).

What is the "short nose crank" problem?

Thanks.

[kcbhiw]

Originally posted by scwashdc
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pitlab77
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you should also be past the short nose crank.

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I have a '91 Miata (and an '03 Protege 5).

What is the "short nose crank" problem?

Thanks.

Have a look at http://www.miata.net/garage/crankshaft.html . Pretty good info there. My 90 #1 has 132k miles on it and no problems with the crank (just had it apart about 1000 miles ago). However my 90 #2 has only 114k miles on it now and I am now replacing the crankshaft. It all depends on the car and who worked on it in the past.

[Luv2RedLine]

Ahhh...Kevin you beat me to it. You might be alright, just check the VIN. miata.net is definately the place to be. the 1991.5 and up are all ok. I guess mazda figured out their product wasn't up to par?
It's all a matter of your driving style and how the bolt holds up. You could be ok and you could find problems soon.
As far as the lights, the Hellas are said to put out a sufficient amount of light. When they first came out a couple years ago people bought them and then replaced them with different lights with more power.
Hows the miata coming? I see you changed your sig. to show your family's addition. Either PM me or post here. You got her running yet?

[kcbhiw]

Originally posted by Luv2RedLine
Ahhh...Kevin you beat me to it. You might be alright, just check the VIN. miata.net is definately the place to be. the 1991.5 and up are all ok. I guess mazda figured out their product wasn't up to par?
It's all a matter of your driving style and how the bolt holds up. You could be ok and you could find problems soon.
As far as the lights, the Hellas are said to put out a sufficient amount of light. When they first came out a couple years ago people bought them and then replaced them with different lights with more power.
Hows the miata coming? I see you changed your sig. to show your family's addition. Either PM me or post here. You got her running yet?

Haven't got it running yet. However, the engine degreased and in parts and ready for the the new crank, I just need to find the time (holidays have stolen what little I have). I got the oil pan off last night and everything looks good inside. I have all the parts needed for the repair with the exception of a few odds and ends. I've been taking pics throughout the process and will post them when it seems as though I've made sufficient progress, lol. I'd like to get out and work on the car itself, but it's been so damn cold.....I can't wait for spring.

[Keith@FP]

Driving style has nothing to do with the failures of the crank nose. It's simply maintenance. There have also been a large number of damaged cranks repaired with the "Loctite fix", developed by some of the Loctite engineers in Australia. Much cheaper than replacing the crank.

That photo is of the Miata Club Racer showcar, I believe. Mid-Tenn makes a set of lights that are similar and Aerodramatics is also working on a set. Brainstorm used to sell the "Euro" but the quality was, well, questionable.

If you want good light output, throw a set of H4 lights in the stock housings. You can't beat the output for the price. I've never seen a set of low profile lights that I considered to be an improvement, but that's just me.

Keith