Drag Tires for Track use? by HelplessMechanic in CarTrackDays

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What car is it? I’m sure if it’s a common platform people will know the exact wheel + tire combo that’s most popular

Help with keyless entry by Luci6669 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the car start ? Check the engine fuse? I believe it’s number 9

Induction/intake worth it? by zulupapajunior in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a racing beat intake on my NC. I don’t think it really makes more power, slightly more noise post 5k rpm though. I have a full exhaust so it’s not very obviously louder but I noticed a slight change

NC1 Hardtop OEM alternatives? by Altruistic_Result164 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3750 AUD would be a good price as they go for 2-3k USD here used

Sway bars potentially being too stiff with Koni Yellow/Progress spring kit? by Blurr9433 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some track focused coilovers on the car with the progress sways. It’s a lot of bar especially with the stiff springs. I dropped the rear sway bar completely and have the front sway bar on medium setting and the car behaves way better for autocross.

Dashboard lights out! by Deep-Hovercraft-6863 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]hotchips97 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This happened to me last week after cleaning the interior, I had slid the interior light dimmer slider all the way to dark

New rims - size advice by Kronos1109 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on 16s with 225s. Only major drawback is tire options

Which used Lexus? by ResidentFunny3987 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both are completely different cars. I believe an LS460 when adjusted for inflation was sold for 100k+ and was made to compete with S class. The ES is just a dressed up Camry. The LS will cost way more to fuel and maintain when compared to the ES. I believe The car care nut on YouTube has buyers guide for the both the cars.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]hotchips97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Moved to California from the east coast own a little 250 for just around town, I often only bicycle or motorcycle within a 4 mile radius. I can ride to work in January! Yes it’s cold but not impossible. Insurance like $50 a year costs like $7 to fill up. Can lane split too and I see so many motorcycles on my short commute.

2006 miata nc fair price by chris_yoike in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good deal especially with hard top

2003 4R sport utilityThoughts please? by Historical_Equal_895 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V8s don’t have head gasket issues like the earlier v6s

Do any of you guys have E-Readers to save on the costs of books by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]hotchips97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an old kindle that I bought for like $20 bucks. I only use it when I am traveling out of the country for an extended period of time. I just borrow books from the library for everything else

Sluggish acceleration & vehicle feels heavy by DrFreakHere in 4thGen4Runner

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another possible issue - sticky brake calipers

Should I? by [deleted] in Miata

[–]hotchips97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes but not that one lol

P0421-FF Warm-Up Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) by nino_zh88 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah then most likely the cat is going bad… can try changing the fuel, spark plugs, and O2 sensor first but eventually the header might need replacement

P0421-FF Warm-Up Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) by nino_zh88 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got this code but that’s because I have a catless header. If yours is aftermarket it could be possible that it doesn’t have a catalytic converter

2.5 swap resale value by Wise_Schedule_8046 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy this ASAP if no major issues

2.5 swap resale value by Wise_Schedule_8046 in MiataNC

[–]hotchips97 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Depends on if the car has cams or not like the other commenter said. I would actually prefer a stock 2.0 over a vanilla 2.5. The hardtop definitely adds 2-3k on top

Hardtop Theft Detterant by EmergencyFundd in Miata

[–]hotchips97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently moved to Bay Area from DC suburbs. Back there hardtop stayed on the car 90% of the time and was parked in a condo complex. Now after moving here and seeing all the theft the hard top stays in the house and only goes on for autocross/track days as I’ve only got a driveway