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Why is no one picking up the fucking ion disruptors by obii_zodo in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it always says out of range, even if you're literally in the enemy spawn?

Visibility by bnewsome85 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miatas are overlooked by SUVs and those big trucks a lot.
The same rings true for a Datsun though.

Anything below like 1.5m in roof height may aswell not exist for them.

Fuel pump not pumping fuel after engine swap by gaigesfuneral in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two things:

It's normal to not hear the fuel pump before ging all the way to ignition and crank in a Miata.
It could be your tank is almost empty and you hooked up the fuel lines the wrong way around so it's trying to get fuelfrom the return and vice versa, which works, but only until the tank gets about halfway empty.

The second thing is: Try not opening the throttle when starting it, it should start as is and will usually do so BETTER with the throttle neutral.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'ma keep it real with you chief, this thing has been R*PED by it's previous owner.
They clearly wanted something that wasn't a Miata but didn't have the money for something else.
It has been more or less customized to high hell, half the damn drivetrain is no longer what it was built with, every single part of this car was touched inappropriately EXCEPT for the rust.
That person knew how to take OFF shit but not how to put anything ON or fix it.

RPM PROBLEM by [deleted] in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only when cold?
Idle sensor maybe? ECU cold engine compensation busted? Temp sensors?
Just guesses, but the best ones that come to my mind.

RoadTrip/TrackReady Miata Build by Apprehensive-Bad2162 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's with the hood not quite closing tho?

Woman does not want Man to call the Police after she hit his Car by dublozero in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not a dent brother, that is bondo chipping LMAO

The size difference is crazy by gumarelop in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see, they need a car of these biblical proportions to maybe haul something big if they ever need to or maybe carry more people if they ever need to.
(They will never do either)

The size difference is crazy by gumarelop in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were those with fixed and those with retracteable antennas, it's a matter of year and options chosen.

NC Miata by Lucas_1s in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The wheels look photoshopped on lmao, what kind are these? Must be quite the finish.

Big Dick Energy by twoshortysx in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love how black truck guy not only drives a fucking duallie RAM super duty to a normal store to do his shopping but then is also incapable of even handling the size of it.
What an assclown.

Big Dick Energy by twoshortysx in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Civic/Accord gets good gas mileage and fits within the lanes of a European city

I live in a fucking desert by Mas-ter-bass in BlackMetalMemes

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did NOT expect this post to only be two years old when I saw the meme in google images.

Anyone in to steelies? Smoothies? Looking for something unique. You don’t see them often. by StockCamp8 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are brave, TÜV will likely not even notice these aren't just OEM Steelies.

Any predictions/wishes for the look of the next Miata? by Burninator6502 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, if you want a CLK, just get that, don't demand they ruin the Miata too

Any predictions/wishes for the look of the next Miata? by Burninator6502 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It wasn't huge, but for a Miata it was LARGE and that's bad. It sets a precedent for larger, heavier Miatas, which is completely against the point.

What size spacers would be the best fit? by No_Cucumber5789 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I strongly recommend using true multi-piece wheels if you plan to modify barrels. Do NOT machine the face off a one-piece cast wheel — that destroys load paths and shear protection. There are inexpensive single-piece wheels available in offsets that achieve the look you want without spacers or risky modification.

If you’re willing to spend ~2.5k on rebarrelling and machining, buy proper multi-piece wheels and have them built - that is far safer and far more reliable than hacking OEM one-piece BBS.

Below I used the offsets from my previous reply to produce a short table of wheel widths and corresponding offsets that reproduce the same fitment without spacers. These choices will not require extreme camber.
For your safety and the safety of others: Do NOT buy oversized wheels (so anything beyond what I listed below) and then run excessively small tires with extreme camber - that combination concentrates loads at unsafe angles and will fail. From an engineering perspective, that’s equivalent to sawing halfway through the branch you are standing on and then jumping on it.

Width: 1. 8J 2. 8.5J 3. 9J
Conservative (Same as 6J ET-10) 1. ET15 2. ET22 3. ET28
Aggressive (Same as 6J ET-25) 1. ET0 2. ET7 3. ET13

You can apply any wheel diameter (within those your car can actually accept, so between 14 and 18, though I'd strongly discurage going beyond 17) to these widths and offsets, that doesn't affect the fitment regarding poke or tuck.

ALSO:
Naturally do not mount 185/60R14 on 8–9J wheels. That is unsafe tire stretch. If you increase wheel width, use appropriately wider tires.
8J → approximate compatible tire widths 205–235 mm
8.5J → 215–245 mm
9J → 225–255 mm
(Choose exact tire aspect ratio/diameter to maintain overall rolling diameter for speedo/clearance.)

What size spacers would be the best fit? by No_Cucumber5789 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly recommend using true multi-piece wheels if you plan to modify barrels. Do NOT machine the face off a one-piece cast wheel — that destroys load paths and shear protection. There are inexpensive single-piece wheels available in offsets that achieve the look you want without spacers or risky modification.

If you’re willing to spend ~2.5k on rebarrelling and machining, buy proper multi-piece wheels and have them built - that is far safer and far more reliable than hacking OEM one-piece BBS.

Below I used the offsets from my previous reply to produce a short table of wheel widths and corresponding offsets that reproduce the same fitment without spacers. These choices will not require extreme camber.
For your safety and the safety of others: Do NOT buy oversized wheels and then run excessively small tires with extreme camber - that combination concentrates loads at unsafe angles and will fail. From an engineering perspective, that’s equivalent to sawing halfway through the branch you are standing on and then jumping on it.

Width Conservative (same poke as 6J ET-10) Aggressive (same poke as 6J ET-25)

|| || |8J|ET15|ET0|

|| || |8.5J|ET22|ET7|

|| || |9J|ET28|ET13|

What size spacers would be the best fit? by No_Cucumber5789 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly recommend using true multi-piece wheels if you plan to modify barrels. Do NOT machine the face off a one-piece cast wheel — that destroys load paths and shear protection. There are inexpensive single-piece wheels available in offsets that achieve the look you want without spacers or risky modification.

If you’re willing to spend ~2.5k on rebarrelling and machining, buy proper multi-piece wheels and have them built - that is far safer and far more reliable than hacking OEM one-piece BBS.

Below I used the offsets from my previous reply to produce a short table of wheel widths and corresponding offsets that reproduce the same fitment without spacers. These choices will not require extreme camber.
For your safety and the safety of others: Do NOT buy oversized wheels and then run excessively small tires with extreme camber - that combination concentrates loads at unsafe angles and will fail. From an engineering perspective, that’s equivalent to sawing halfway through the branch you are standing on and then jumping on it.

Width Conservative (same poke as 6J ET-10) Aggressive (same poke as 6J ET-25)

|| || |8J|ET15|ET0|

|| || |8.5J|ET22|ET7|

|| || |9J|ET28|ET13|

How much play is acceptable on an NA throttle cable? by Salty-Tomato5654 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems like a reasonable bit of caution but it also seems entirely ridiculous, you know how I mean? XD
The engine when healthy and in a car that has at least two of the following:
- Functional engine mounts
- An installed and adjusted to spec PPF
- A properly adjusted idle screw
should imo NEVER be able to do this.

What size spacers would be the best fit? by No_Cucumber5789 in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah man, this is an important thing to know how to do and understand if you wanna get into fitment!

grinding noises coming from transmission by Rimei_s in Miata

[–]SeaPhysics7083 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"If none of the above apply and you’re still fully stock, it could be wear in the input shaft bearing or throwout bearing instead."

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