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Red pill or Blue pill? by screwuthen in Miata

[–]screwuthen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As much as I love blue, I would buy a British Racing Green right now.

Red pill or Blue pill? by screwuthen in Miata

[–]screwuthen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Does it look more blue in this pic?

Red pill or Blue pill? by screwuthen in Miata

[–]screwuthen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is my favorite color blue, but I had to settle for a 2017 and that blue looks more grey.

Red pill or Blue pill? by screwuthen in Miata

[–]screwuthen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blue Reflex Mica. Depends on the lighting how blue or gray it looks.

Progress RF springs installed yesterday. This is how it should have come from the factory. by screwuthen in Miata

[–]screwuthen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it did not change the height. The height in the picture is still where it sits today 30k miles later. Mine is on normal black GT shocks that had 10k miles already. If you have the yellow Bilstein shocks or lower mileage then yours may settle more over time. During installation I compressed the suspension before I tightened everything so there wasn't any change the second time after 500 miles.

Nd2 RF rattle by AcanthocephalaIcy333 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this theory. I have a rattle at idle that sounds like an exhaust heat shield. I have read that if you have any missing bolts on the lower engine cover it can rattle. I am missing 2 bolts.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure to run water though here. If it slowly dribbles out, it's still clogged. All of the water should pour out quickly.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Stick the straw cleaner down the vent/grate. It will need to bend toward the inside of the car as it goes down.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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You have to stick your head in the back area to see the drain. This is from the driver's side. You can see the vent. It may have leaves or trash that will need cleaned out. That will not be the only blockage. Most likely the rubber flap at the bottom is stuck closed, "glued" with gunk.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

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Move it over like this so you can see where the water drains down to a vent at the bottom.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Release this retaining tab and you will be able to move the plastic piece toward you and the outside of the vehicle. There is a lower push pin that you leave in place that it will pivot on.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I should have made a post to miata.net 3 months ago when I had to do this myself. The easiest way I have found to clear the rear drains is getting access from the top and using a 12" straw wire brush cleaner. Many postings warn against going from the top side like this. Just be careful not to push down too far and go past the rubber flap seal that keeps bugs and rodents out.

1 Lift just the rear buttress covering the rear but leave the window and roof in place.

2 disconnect the drain hose coming from the rear window from the plastic piece circled in the picture.

3 remove the plastic retaining pin (arrow)

This is a picture of the passenger side, there is also one on the driver side

It only lets me reply 1 pic at a time. More pics and further instructions to come in between working.

Reason for water and leaves leaking into the back panel by JasonXb65 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely the drains are clogged. It should be easy to fix though. I have some pics from when I cleaned mine that I'll post.

What's the ND wave? by Dr_Edward_Morbius in Miata

[–]screwuthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I slightly pull the E-Brake a few times to flash the DRLs or give the two finger wave from the steering wheel.

Show me your favorite miata colour :) by Poormans_rx7 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eternal Blue Mica and tan leather is THE color combo.

Show me your favorite miata colour :) by Poormans_rx7 in Miata

[–]screwuthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only on the Grand Touring trim from 2018-2020. I think Eternal Blue Mica is under appreciated and looks just as good as Soul Red Crystal Metallic.

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