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> Subjects of messages in this digest:
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> Horn nolonger blows                      Dennis & Evelyn Taylor <dataylor@tr
> big city and small, strong miata         jcantlon <jcantlon@alumni.uark.edu>
> Re: "Airs, Heirs, Hairs and SPA GP" NMC  "Jeff Gehrig" <miata@ozemail.com.au
> RE: Horn nolonger blows                  "G Choate" <gchoate@shaw.wave.ca>
> Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA      "Sue Skinner" <schally@ptialaska.ne
> Re: Notchy Gearbox.                      "Espen Tandberg" <espen@miata.net>
> Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA      Sonja62786@aol.com
> Re:  big city and small, strong miata    Sonja62786@aol.com
> Re: Antenna and Wind Noise               "Werner Cassel" <cassel@Mailer.Uni-
> Re: stinks going uphill                  "Werner Cassel" <cassel@Mailer.Uni-
> Re: Antenna and Wind Noise               "Axel W." <sampa@yahoo.com>
> Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA      IVELAK@aol.com
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>
> From: Dennis & Evelyn Taylor <dataylor@tracy.com>
> Subject: Horn nolonger blows
> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:48:42 +0000
>
> I've got a question I hope someone may have the answer to. Recently, I
> installed a Momo on my 95 and then a couple of weeks later removed the
> passenger air bag (leaves a VERY big hole). After the passenger air bag was
> removed, I noticed that my horn no longer works and was wondering if anyone
> knows if the two are somehow interconnected? I've got a '90 dash to replace
> my original (no more big ugly hole) but would prefer to fix the horn
> problem first. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dennis & Elric
> DESA Racing
>
> http://www.desaracing.com
>
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>
> From: jcantlon <jcantlon@alumni.uark.edu>
> Subject: big city and small, strong miata
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 00:16:13 +0000
>
> Thanks to all of you that took the time to give me your thoughts. I
> received many direct emails. All of you were very helpful and most
> inspiring! Special thanks to Larry Alster who directed me to:
>
> http://ftp.wi.net/~fizzx/safety
>
> If you guys have not been there you should. Basically, it is a Miata
> safety site. It has pictures and accounts of various Miata accidents ---
> the Miata, as this site shows, can protect its occupants.
>
> Yes, Miata (no name, yet) will see Big D. So, I am now going to get rid
> of the slippery OEM tires. My Miata has the 14" OEM alloy wheels (no
> upgrade here anytime soon). I will order tomorrow:
> Dunlop D60 A2 JLB in 185/60-14
> or
> Dunlop SP Sport 8000 in 195/55-14
>
> Any comments regarding the two sizes?
>
> Regards and thanks to all of you,
> Joe
>
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>
> From: "Jeff Gehrig" <miata@ozemail.com.au>
> Subject: Re: "Airs, Heirs, Hairs and SPA GP" NMC
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 00:59:16 +0000
>
> That race was a farce, I can't believe that the idiot in the Ferrari was
> waving his fist at Coulthard to get out of the way, which he did, then the
> idiot ran up his clacker! Schumey shouldn't be let out without a keeper.
>   The first start was a classic.
>   "Don't forget lads, it's raining and the first corner is a hairpin, be
> cautious"!
>
> JEFF & KELLY (99 Grace Green, MX5099)
> OZTEAM VOODOO
> SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
> VICE PRESIDENT MX-5 CLUB OF NSW
> MCA #42017, MX-5 Club NSW #169
> WHERE DO I WANT TO GO TOMORROW?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sonja62786@aol.com <Sonja62786@aol.com>
> To: miata@ozemail.com.au <miata@ozemail.com.au>; miata@realbig.com
> <miata@realbig.com>
> Date: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 12:52
> Subject: Re: "Airs, Heirs, Hairs and SPA GP" NMC
>
> >In a message dated 98-08-31 22:35:19 EDT, miata@ozemail.com.au writes:
> >
> ><< I figured that the commentator must have been down wind, then it
> > occurred to me that perhaps she couldn't pronounce the two syllables of
> > "error", or the woman was giving birth to sons (heirs) but I couldn't see
> > any evidence of that. >>
> >
> >LOL, Jeff... I think I heard the same commentator .... it gets funny after
> a
> >while!
> >
> >Talking about funny, did you see the Spa-Francorchamps Grand Prix? We could
> >not believe our eyes! The final field was 6 cars after a demolition derby
> at
> >first start followed by one "air" after another by excellent drivers who
> know
> >better. I am still nonplussed at the mess!!! I hope they sell a tape of the
> >event. It would be wonderful to show at drivers' meetings as a cautionary
> tale
> >for.those who believe that they cannot get stupid!
> >
> >Bright Blessings to you and yours
> >
> >Sonja and Old Blue
> >
> >"It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly
> not
> >desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off."  - Woody Allen
> >
>
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>
> From: "G Choate" <gchoate@shaw.wave.ca>
> Subject: RE: Horn nolonger blows
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 01:39:27 +0000
>
> Dennis,
> BTDT - The airbag connector on the passenger side is the same 2-part
> connector used in the stock steering wheel.  One part goes to the
> airbag itself, and the other part is for the horn wiring!  When you
> remove the airbag, you will have had to disconnect both connectors,
> but only one is physically removed from the car.  Re-connect the
> other connector, and your horn will work again.
>
> Hot tip - the Canadian 94+ Miata only had the passenger airbag on the
> Leather package.  On the cloth interior cars, they had a panel
> assembly that fit in the dash in place of the passenger airbag.  I'd
> assume it bolts right in.  I have this on my wish list, but haven't
> picked one up as yet.
>
> Regards,
> Gordon Choate
> Calgary, Alberta
> 96 BRG/tan
>
> On Monday, August 31, 1998 5:49 PM, Dennis & Evelyn Taylor
> [SMTP:dataylor@tracy.com] wrote:
> > I've got a question I hope someone may have the answer to.
> Recently,
> > I
> > installed a Momo on my 95 and then a couple of weeks later removed
> > the
> > passenger air bag (leaves a VERY big hole). After the passenger air
> > bag was
> > removed, I noticed that my horn no longer works and was wondering
> if
> > anyone
> > knows if the two are somehow interconnected? I've got a '90 dash to
> > replace
> > my original (no more big ugly hole) but would prefer to fix the
> > horn
> > problem first. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Dennis & Elric
> > DESA Racing
> >
> > http://www.desaracing.com
> >
> >
> >
>
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>
> From: "Sue Skinner" <schally@ptialaska.net>
> Subject: Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 01:40:49 +0000
>
> <All of you just laugh and be happy.
> Kal Ramo & Baby Shamu, who has to restrain her dad sometimes from doing
> foolish    things.
> '99 White LP>
>
> Cool!   Laughing and happy, it is......       And I'm not the oldest one on
> the list, after all.   Whew!
> Wanna race, Kal?   We beat a 'Vette last night, thanks to dry roads, a few
> twisties, and the ever wonderful element of suprise...
>
> We just may have to form a Miata chapter of Age and Treachery Racing, Ltd.
>
> Sue (47 going on 21)
> and Panther (3 months 'old' today)
> North Pole, Alaska
>
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>
> From: "Espen Tandberg" <espen@miata.net>
> Subject: Re: Notchy Gearbox.
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 02:19:29 +0000
>
> I occasionally have this problem to, sorta feels like the car has
> moodswings. Some days it's "knife in butter" smooth, others it's a bit
> notchy. The short shift kit makes it feel even a bit worse I guess. Shift
> knobs actually make quite a difference. My car had the stock wooden Nardi
> knob before I put the voodoo in. The Nardi knob is about 1/3 of the weight
> of the 'other' stock shift knobs and made shifting an almost unpleasant
> experience, at least when shifting fast.
> My experience is that the smoothness of Miata boxes isn't related to
> production year. I think the smoothest shifting Miata I've ever driven was
> Gary Fischman's 175.000 mile(or so) '90.
>
> Espen
>
> > I'd never wish another owner problems, but I am glad to hear I'm not the
> > only one to experience this.  I get it from 1st to 2nd, more often when
> > shifting more slowly.  I describe it as "toothy". Its as if it catches one
> > tooth before engaging.  Someone told me ( I think it was Zandr)
> > that earlier
> > models also experienced this, but that synthetic gear oil helped.  I have
> > the Redline in my shed, just haven't gotten around to it.
>
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>
> From: Sonja62786@aol.com
> Subject: Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 02:54:15 +0000
>
> In a message dated 98-09-01 01:50:01 EDT, schally@ptialaska.net writes:
>
> <<
>  We just may have to form a Miata chapter of Age and Treachery Racing, Ltd.
>   >>
>
> Count me in Sue.. LOL it sounds perfectly evil and deliciously underhanded.
>
> BB
>
> Sonja and Old Blue
>
> "It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not
> desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off."  - Woody Allen
>
> ==============================================================================
>
> From: Sonja62786@aol.com
> Subject: Re:  big city and small, strong miata
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 02:56:22 +0000
>
> In a message dated 98-09-01 01:24:23 EDT , jcantlon@alumni.uark.edu writes:
>
> << My Miata has the 14" OEM alloy wheels (no
>  upgrade here anytime soon). I will order tomorrow:
>  Dunlop D60 A2 JLB in 185/60-14
>  or
>  Dunlop SP Sport 8000 in 195/55-14 >>
>
> You might take a look at RE-71s... a superb tire! and very reasonable!.
>
> Sonja and Old Blue
>
> "It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not
> desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off."  - Woody Allen
>
> ==============================================================================
>
> From: "Werner Cassel" <cassel@Mailer.Uni-Marburg.DE>
> Subject: Re: Antenna and Wind Noise
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 03:52:31 +0000
>
> On 31 Aug 98, at 17:53, Toby Weir-Jones wrote:
> ......
> > Which radio does your car have, Werner?
> .....
> The 1992 Mazda Canada standard radio, which was used in the US cars, too.
> ......
>     or are the european options
> > totally different from north american choices?
> .....
> Sort of, but we do not have MX-5s, but Miatas (imported from the US (91) and
> from Canada (92)).
>
> Werner
> >
> > twj
> >
>
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>
> From: "Werner Cassel" <cassel@Mailer.Uni-Marburg.DE>
> Subject: Re: stinks going uphill
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 04:20:08 +0000
>
> On 31 Aug 98, at 21:38, Skip Cannon wrote:
>
> > >  At we neared the
> > >>highest parts ( roughtly 10,000 - 11,500 ft.) a very strong gas (we
> > >
> > >>
> > >>The only unusual behavior was that my son was driving and he insists on
> > >>lugging the car, keeping revs aroung 2K . . . uphill.
> >
> > First thing you should do is ban that kid from ever driving the Miata
> > again.  That is probably the worst possible thing you could do to your
> > engine (other than run it without its vital fluids), especially if it is
> > not yet broken in.
> >
> > Second thing you should do is consider beating the kid severly about the
> > head and shoulders for being such a dummy.  I think his behavior falls
> > under the definition of cruel and unusual abuse of a fine piece of
> > machinery.
> >
> > Skip Cannon
> ....
> Fully agreed.
>
> Maybe the smell was unburnt fuel? I think the combination of WOT, 2k RPM,
> and high altitude might make it impossible for the engine to really burn the fuel
> offered.
>
> Just a wild guess ....
>
> Werner
>
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>
> From: "Axel W." <sampa@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Antenna and Wind Noise
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 05:15:46 +0000
>
> ---"Perodeau, John C" <john.perodeau@eds.com> wrote:
> >
> > I discovered that about 75% of the wind noise I hear with the top down
> > comes from the rear-mounted antenna.  I tested by removing the
> antenna,
> > and double-checked by holding it up in the airstream while driving (a
> > lot a drag as well as noise).
> >
> > I am looking for a power antenna.  I am sure the easiest installation
> > would be a used factory one from, say, Mazmart, but before I buy, I'd
> > like the benefit of the list's extensive experience.
> >
> > My experience with "fully automatic" antennae is that go up when the
> > radio is on, even if you are listening to a tape or CD and have no
> need
> > for an antenna.  I would like to keep the antenna down when not
> > listening to the radio itself.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > John Perodeau
> > '94 A (Got Red!!)
>
> Your right. the most annoying sounds come from the antenna.
> I have an electric one (stock american) and use it with a sony
> headunit. When I switch to CD (changer in trunk) or cassette the
> antenna goes down.
> Really pleased about this but not sure if all headunits do this.
>
> ==
> Axel & Funny
> '92B Mariner Blue Miata
> Hilden, Germany
>
> Team Miata.net Germany
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> Team PBC
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>
> From: IVELAK@aol.com
> Subject: Re: RE: Seen north of Dahlonega, GA
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 05:28:34 +0000
>
> In a message dated 9/1/98 1:45:29 AM, schally@ptialaska.net writes:
>
> <>
>
> I do qualify on the age thing. The treachery I have to work on, bur I'll get
> there. Sounds like a great idea.
>
> Kal (going on - uuuhh???   I forget)
> and Baby Shamu (almost 1 month "old")
> Boynton Beach, Florida
>
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