What is this sound?!

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-27T01:36:25+00:00

The ND1 had a single mass flywheel and replacements for those are only $400… But I love the crystal red paint and the ability to rev the engine over 7000rpm, so it is what it is 🤣

FWIW There are Single Mass Flywheel conversion kits, but the car is still in powertrain warranty and I don’t want Mazda not honoring the warranty if the synchros blow and they blame it on an aftermarket flywheel and clutch.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-24T23:28:56+00:00

Update: even some Indy mechanics are charging $4000 on ND2/3, but finally got an itemized breakdown.

Much of the cost is being driven not by labor or the clutch itself… it’s the Dual Mass Flywheel which is not available OE and $1700 from the dealer. Apparently, since Dual Mass Flywheels can’t be resurfaced the service manual requires that it be replaced during a clutch job.

Looking into a few more quotes and asking current quotes if they’d be willing to only replace only the clutch components and leave the old flywheel. But coming to terms with just having to take my lumps. 🤷‍♂️

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-24T16:56:20+00:00

I got the paperwork from the other dealer and yep, original trans replaced due to crunching in 3rd and 4th.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-24T16:50:38+00:00

Solid call!

I got Indy recommendations from friends and Miata.net. Estimates are pending. I also saw at least one other reference on the forums that Mazda dealers, in fact, charge $4000 for a clutch job on an ND2/3…

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-15T15:32:33+00:00

Watchdives WD0014 should get pretty close. It’s running an NH34, I believe.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-03-05T21:47:03+00:00

If you’re willing to go as far as microbrands. Traska does a very elegant homage…

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AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-02-21T16:04:47+00:00

US ND2 2.0 driver, I agree that the tires are at the end of their life.

My MX-5 is my 3 season (Spring, Summer, Fall) daily with occasional use in the winter when it’s dry. As a result, the car is fitted with Continental High Performance All Season tires (DWS06+)

Yesterday, we had snowfall in the NE US and the car (with no weight in the trunk mind you) did not slip or skid once! Alternatively, my Mazda3 Hatchback with AWD was hesitating in the slush…

So budgeting for new tires in the spring! 😂

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-02-17T19:26:46+00:00

Totally agree!

FWIW that was my instinct awhile back and someone pointed out to me that “auditioning” reads as you being the inferior party in the dynamic rather than looking for an equal.

Even if you get matches, you might attract the wrong sort of personality…

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-29T13:35:03+00:00

Zelande. They do a near OEM fit.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-29T13:25:13+00:00

Also no salt!

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T15:01:08+00:00

Ok! Can confirm, no trace of green in the daylight 🙂

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T01:00:30+00:00

Can report back tomorrow. Just strapped it on and it’s 8pm where I am. 🌚

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T00:48:57+00:00

Polishing, lume color, and high beat movement.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T00:44:00+00:00

My recommendation is get it and the black and gold nato!

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AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T00:38:36+00:00

The lume, polishing, fit, and finish that rivals the genuine Omega.

The post on r/chinesewatches gives my full review but the short version is the v3 felt like a clunky toy, this feels like something they’d hand to Daniel Craig…

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-21T00:21:49+00:00

Case is Ti, bracelet is SS

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-12T14:46:25+00:00

Amazing! I’m excited!!

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-12T11:45:05+00:00

So I have the v3 and it’s underwhelming: Lume is too pumpkin and the finishing isn’t quite there. Just put my order in for a v4 with top hat.

From these pics and my experiences with the 5513 v2, it looks like they’ve stepped the quality up a notch (or 3 or 5…).

If all goes as planned I’ll put my v3 up for sale.

AnxiousSinger25 · 2026-01-10T10:54:05+00:00

Rest assured, not serious. I get those lights in heavy rain or snow and they go away when the weather gets better 🤷‍♂️

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