Miata Mailing List: May 1996, Message #124
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   From: Dwayne Jacques Fontenot 
Subject: Bwah Ha ha Haaaaa!!!
   Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 17:58:44 -0400


hello,

My search for a 1996 white R ended monday night. I am now one of you!
(be afraid. be very afraid.)   :-)

Since I am following the MCA break-in regimen, I am not yet having as
much fun as I *could* be  ;-) I have taken it over 4000 RPM exactly
twice now (a little over 200 miles on it). I have also avoided hard
braking - the brakes were rather soft when I got it (8 miles) but
seem to be improving with use.

I don't know how I will be able to go 1500 miles and only go over 4000 RPM
once per 100 miles. The car really *wants* to go higher. :-)

I was a bit worried that the suspension would be too stiff, but it's not
at all! I love it - it's just right...well, maybe it could be a *bit*
stiffer ;-)

I wish the 1-2 shift was smoother. Looks like it will be Redline MTL
for me before long. Or maybe I should try using the clutch.
Bwah Ha ha Haaa!!! (just kidding, kinda)

I got the oil filter wrench. My shop manual should be in in about a week.

I would like to switch to synthetic oil - how long before I can safely
do this? I assume 10W30 is good for the Houston climate?

Where can I get oil filters in the Houston area?

Where's a Miata Maniac when you need one? ;-)

Dwayne
96 White R
Team Bwah Ha ha Haaa!!!