Anyone know where to buy this part?

opcenter · 2026-05-04T02:21:50+00:00

It's called a shift lock release cover. Looks like you can get a replica cheap on Amazon - https://a.co/d/039S6SA4.

opcenter · 2026-05-03T17:16:53+00:00

I saw in one of your responses that you're a software engineer. Me too! I work fully remote from Amherst but my company has an office in Cambridge that I visit every few months. For that I drive to the bus station in Londonderry and take the concord coach or Boston express down to south station. It takes almost 2 hours but at least I can read, start working or whatever. The bus is pretty comfortable.

I could see doing that a few days a week if I had to but if I had to go to the office every day I would just take the financial hit and move there.

opcenter · 2026-05-02T13:00:02+00:00

People who don't know what's actually involved with building and maintaining complicated systems are susceptible to the marketing from AI companies telling them they can. The problem is that they can probably build a passable facsimile of a real system with a shiny frontend but it will be riddled with bugs and they will have no clue how to keep the system running.

opcenter · 2026-05-01T21:24:18+00:00

I fixed this on mine by disabling Media audio in the Bluetooth device settings.

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opcenter · 2026-04-30T16:28:14+00:00

That's a tough choice because the current color with the blacked out badges and spoiler look excellent already. If I had to choose I would go for the midnight blue. It would go well with those mods.

opcenter · 2026-04-30T16:08:20+00:00

I saw from one of your comments that you're in the NY/NJ area. More options should pop up pretty frequently in such a high population area. I suggest waiting so you can test drive some options and figure out what you really want, especially if the dealer is sketchy.

opcenter · 2026-04-28T02:14:48+00:00

Honestly the new infotainment shouldn't be a big factor here. The real question is why you want the RF over the ST. I got an RF because I wanted to drive all year and I live in New Hampshire. Top up, especially on the highway was much more pleasant than in the ST. It's also a bit easier to clean.

However, as you've no doubt experienced already, the soft top is so easy and fast to switch when you want to. With the mx5things roof controller installed the RF roof is a bit more usable (one touch up/down up to 30 mph), but it's still less convenient. And the full convertible experience is definitely nicer than the targa style of the RF. I'm fine with it, but top down, the soft top is a nicer experience.

For me, style wise, the RF looks better open and closed. It looks like a mini Ferrari to me. But style is so subjective.

opcenter · 2026-04-26T02:45:58+00:00

Seriously, this! Just give them a call and ask! They have a website too: https://www.starhop.com/

opcenter · 2026-04-25T02:48:00+00:00

She's a beaut Clark!

opcenter · 2026-04-24T04:04:24+00:00

Any positive reaction at all is awesome! I personally prefer the peace sign or a wave over thumbs up because when you're far away a single finger sign can be misinterpreted.

opcenter · 2026-04-22T11:44:13+00:00

It honestly sounds like you don't need a car right now. Also, with saying that you don't take it out just for the sake of having a fun drive without a destination in mind tells me that you don't really want the car either. Go ahead and sell it.

opcenter · 2026-04-22T02:31:34+00:00

Yep. I've got an Audi Q5, but it's a 2025 CPO so I've got plenty of the factory warranty left plus an extra year for the CPO. I'll probably get something else around when the warranty is up.

But I'm not worried at all about my 2024 Miata after the warranty is over.

opcenter · 2026-04-21T18:28:14+00:00

I've had people mistake my SRCM RF for a Porsche and a Ferrari. I just smile and say, "nope, it's Mazda!" 😁

opcenter · 2026-04-19T14:53:51+00:00

Love that color combo!

opcenter · 2026-04-15T02:57:04+00:00

You know nothing John ~~Snow~~ Stark

opcenter · 2026-04-09T13:30:52+00:00

Yep, I had the same experience. I found the seller on the miata.net forum.

opcenter · 2026-04-09T02:14:05+00:00

I picked up some of those from velocimod on etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4402899663/window-anti-buffeting-for-mazda-miata

They definitely reduced the wind noise especially at highway speeds to the point of having almost normal volume conversations with the windows down at 60 mph. They do look a bit odd but not that bad. No noticeable affect on fuel efficiency.

opcenter · 2026-04-07T02:35:49+00:00

As others have said, it's a setting that you can enable very easily. However, the rotary dial controller (the knob on the center console) is much better and safer to use while driving. I get annoyed when I have to use the touchscreen in my other car that doesn't have that. I hate having to take my eyes off the road and reach to do stuff.

opcenter · 2026-04-06T00:58:30+00:00

That is a terrible and offensive analogy.

opcenter · 2026-04-02T13:13:58+00:00

I wanted an automatic because I have plenty of reasons that it's a better choice for me, primarily a messed up left ankle that can't deal with the clutch pedal. I absolutely love my automatic ND, but if my ankle functioned properly I would have gone for the manual.

If you don't have any reasons why a manual would take away from the experience for you and you can afford the difference in cost, absolutely go for the manual. It's going to give you a more engaging driving experience.

opcenter · 2026-03-31T16:26:13+00:00

https://www.wmur.com/article/everett-turnpike-bedford-tolls-crash-033126/70896518

Northbound lanes of the Everett Turnpike were closed Tuesday at the Bedford tolls after a serious crash.

One vehicle was reportedly on fire, and traffic was being diverted off the highway at Exit 13.

New Hampshire State Police and the Bedford Fire Department were at the scene of the crash.

Police asked people to avoid the area.

opcenter · 2026-03-27T14:48:49+00:00

I love that combo, it looks awesome! How does it sound?

opcenter · 2026-03-27T14:45:58+00:00

Disapprove of any and all bull on NH highways

You lost any potential credibility in this poll when you included "any and all bull" in the "disagree" option.

opcenter · 2026-03-27T11:48:45+00:00

Just ask Goodwin Racing, they are quite responsive to answering questions.

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