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    found out why gas gauge wasn't working...(pic)

    prior to this picture being taken there was a huge pile of fluff there (mouse nest). Little bastard chewed through the wires. I'm thankful it was an easy fix. this happen to anyone else? someone told me I should put dryer sheets in there to keep them out this winter. Anyone know if...
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    ugh, rear sway bar bushings squeaking AGAIN (going in for third "fix")

    this car is really annoying me. It's a shame too, because I like the actual car, it's size, versatility, etc. But it's eaten three sets of rear shocks in 52k miles, and now has to go in for the chuck wagon-loud rear sway bar squeaking for the third time. I can't stand it. Why can't they...
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    Miata rear window (sorry, Search isn't working)

    Hi, I need to replace the rear soft window in my '96 Miata. I looked around on the internet a bit and don't see any "just windows" for sale. Is it not replaceable without doing a "do it yourself" job? In other words, can I just buy a rear window, or do I have to get a whole top? thanks in...
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    rear shocks gone again at 52k

    anyone else's 5 eating rear shocks? First set went at like 16k, or 26k, now the second set is blown at 52k. of course the 100k bumper to bumper extended warranty I bought doesn't cover them. I'm a little displeased.
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    advice on double hoop roll bar and windscreen please...

    Hi everyone, I searched the forum and could not find a thread on this. I want to buy a black double hoop roll bar for my '96 Miata, and I want a windscreen also (for the girlfriend). Any advice on this? I'd like to install it myself. I'd like to know if the windscreen is worth it, does...
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    tailight fine scratches - polish out?

    hola, I messed up my tail lights over time by running the gas station squeegie thingy over them after cleaning the rear window. After two winters of this I've noticed that they are scratched with fine scratches and look dull. Can you peeps suggest a good way of polishing the scratches...
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    thinking of trading in '07 5 for '09 5

    my dealer keeps sending me "super sales" post cards and such, and the latest looks pretty good. $1,000 cash back, 0% for 5 years etc. So even though I really like my '07 I'm thinking of trading it in for an '09 with the possibility of getting the same payment, or maybe even slightly lower...
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    auto trans fluid change at what mileage?

    too lazy to call dealer or look in manual.... rather ask you peeps.
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    moaning rear brakes when backing up?

    anyone's 5 brakes make a loud moaning noise when backing up in the morning? Man, I pull out of the garage and apply the brakes and it's embarassing. Seriously, could this car make any more noises? I now have a creaking windshield, groaning sway bar bushings and moaning brakes.
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    Epic snow + after market lip = :-(

    I guess it had to happen. I got through last winter with the Bayson lip unscathed but Friday night it got ripped right off the car. Snow plows left a huge 1-1/2 foot tall pile right in my path and I couldn't avoid it. It spun the car sideways at 40 mph, that was fun. Next day I looked at the...
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    my car's first warranty issue

    Driver's side rear shock belched all it's fluid on my garage floor and now it's rattling around back there. Taking car in Thursday for replacement - at least I hope they have the part in stock since I have a 10 hour drive this weekend. I'm going to ask them to perform any TSBs they are...
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    Pinstriping

    I had this done last night by Charlie, aka One Armed Bandit. I'm really pleased.
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    15,000 mile "scheduled maintenance" ?

    I received a notification that my car needs to come in for the 15,000 mile service. Anyone know if this is more than just an oil change?
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    Mazda Premacy diecast on Fleabay

    you guys see this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Speed-Japan-M-5-Premacy-CP-Modeling-Car-Rare-Rar_W0QQitemZ130159450282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130159450282
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    Fragile

    is it just me, or does the 5 seem fragile? Maybe it's just cars in general these days. I keep breaking things easily on the 5. For instance: I was toweling the car after washing, and a little plastic clip from inside the door came flying off. Snapped easily. The backs of the seats when...
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    Christmas lights in the 5

    this weekend's project. looks great at night. I split a string of 50 lights and linked them with speaker wire. They run off an invertor plugged into the tailgate power supply.
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    rear bumper step plate -

    i installed the rear bumper step plate last night. for anyone that is thinking about this it's a nice piece, well made and really easy to stick on.
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