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Keith@FP
You can cut the valve cover with a bandsaw. Polishing takes approximately 1 decade to accomplish 
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Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
Keith@FP said:Polishing takes approximately 1 decade to accomplish
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Great looking miata Darin.....take a look at mine on my website. Are you guys talking about the miata.net forum? Very well run but I also think the participants are on the average, a little older than this forum. The most informative place I know if I ever have any questions about my miata.
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
I'd like to have your rollbar, Darin...
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
smart-ass!Darin said:
$850 + shipping from most places...
But the polished stainless looks amazing; I wouldn't have another colour!
I know! I bought my 10AE from a friend who was the first owner. He preferred the black powder-coat, so that's why my double D bar is that color. But I think the polished stainless looks the best with the polished 10AE wheels.
So I can't justify spending $850 just to change the color of the bar.
Especially when I need new shocks.
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
How many miles are on yours?
Mazda says the Blisteins are guaranteed till 100K, which is quickly approaching. I'm at 87K right now, but 100K will come quickly as I am beginning to drive about 700 miles a week.
Mazda says the Blisteins are guaranteed till 100K, which is quickly approaching. I'm at 87K right now, but 100K will come quickly as I am beginning to drive about 700 miles a week.
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
Yah...you would notice a HUGE difference.
And I would recommend the Bilsteins. People I know who have driven miatas on Tokicos, KYBs, and Bilsteins say that the best bang for the buck are the Bilsteins. Stock replacements from the dealer list at $127 each, almost 100 bux less than Tokicos. Who needs adjustable shocks? I like a really tight, firm ride.
And I would recommend the Bilsteins. People I know who have driven miatas on Tokicos, KYBs, and Bilsteins say that the best bang for the buck are the Bilsteins. Stock replacements from the dealer list at $127 each, almost 100 bux less than Tokicos. Who needs adjustable shocks? I like a really tight, firm ride.
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
whatever the will...everyone has their likes. (thumb)
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
KpaBap said:(lol)
I liek teh avatar
those are mine.
For my money I'm going with the Bilsteins again though. Shocks take too much money to replace if you realize you aren't happy with trying something different. At least to my poor ass.Are Bilsteins really better than adjustable KYBs? Hmm, $127 a pop sounds sweet too
A set of KYBs can be had for around $400 though
My 10AE is equipped with the Hard Suspension (a step up from the sport suspension--I found that info from the VIN#). I had a 99 sport and a base 01 miata before as well, the Bilsteins on my 10AE feel a hellavalot harder/stabil than either of the other two. (thumb)
Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
Lifetime Warranty?! Shoot...I've been working in autoparts for years, and something like shocks are hard to prove if they're worn out, unless they're completely crushed.
In the past 20K that I have had the vehicle for, I have seen a wane in performance. But such a thing would be very hard to get Mazda or Bilstein to replace the shocks as they do not view decreasing performance as a faulty/worn out part. That's all a warranty is.
To quote Tommy Boy: "I can take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, but then all you've bought is a guaranteed piece of crap."
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In the past 20K that I have had the vehicle for, I have seen a wane in performance. But such a thing would be very hard to get Mazda or Bilstein to replace the shocks as they do not view decreasing performance as a faulty/worn out part. That's all a warranty is.
To quote Tommy Boy: "I can take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, but then all you've bought is a guaranteed piece of crap."
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Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
mctoone said:
Good question. I'm not sure how the softest setting of the adjustables would fare against stick Mazda replacements.
I'd say if you are going to autocross occasionally, go with the KYB adjustables. If not, stick with stock replacements.
