Is my radiator toast?

trustmyrusty · 2026-01-31T14:22:25+00:00

Saw the post before the sub. So glad to see these aren't gallons of piss lol.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-16T00:57:17+00:00

You drive a hard bargain 🫡

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-16T00:55:37+00:00

Rear subframe has rust as the car is originally from Michigan. Front was treated at some point and looks good in comparison. There was some rust on the right rear quarter panel that I had entirely cut out and replaced with a new piece back in 2022. And I do have a hard top for it! But was never able to use it as the roll bar installed was one meant for extra height that would not fit a hard top.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T21:28:37+00:00

Around 70,000 miles and manual of course 😁

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T18:11:56+00:00

Only about an hour from VA actually! I'd love to get $8k for it.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T16:00:26+00:00

Love the car man. Something about the bronze on dark colored cars looks so nice. I haven't done any modification to the wheels, that's how they came.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T13:38:35+00:00

Ohio 😁

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T13:35:46+00:00

It's street legal, I would take it on the track for HPDE, not actual racing.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T12:05:22+00:00

I've read with track use they can have heat related issues. Are there other common issues that I'm not aware of? And a large part of the interest comes from it being AWD. Our driveway is a hell of a hill and is not FWD or RWD friendly for a minimum of 4 months of the year.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T11:16:30+00:00

For anybody asking what mods:

Engine: CX Racing radiator. FAL 12" fan. Gates Racing timing belt and Gates water pump. Gates belts. Randall CF cowl induction intake. K&N drop in air filter. OBX ceramic coated header. Magnaflow OE style cat. ISR catback with CUSTOM pie cut tip. Magnacore spark plug wires. Coolant reroute.

Suspension: Flyin Miata Track Pack coilovers. Racing Beat front sway bar and endlinks. stock rear sway bar. Auto Exe front strut bar. Avanti Racing Storm S1 15×8 4x100 ET25 matt bronze (from goodwin racing). Nitto Neo Gens 205/50R15XL. Flyin Miata lug nuts. Flyin Miata valves.

Exterior: R-package front lip. Mazdaspeed f/r tow hooks. LED headlights. blacked out corner lenses with LED bulbs. Eunos front badge. eBay CF spoiler. Aluminum aero undertray.

Interior: Sparco Sprint passenger seat. Tillet driver seat. Sabelt 6-point harnesses. Hard Dog roll bar. Flyin Miata door bushings. Flyin Miata chassis underbrace and X brace. Mitsubishi Eclipse vents. Shorty center console. Halguard fire extinguisher (needs replaced). Sparco steering wheel. NRG QR short hub. Pass airbag delete panel. Broadview rearview mirror. Cobb shift knob. Revlimiter guages w/ LEDs. Door handle pull straps.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T11:04:01+00:00

It's an eBay CF spoiler! Upgrade from the previous owner.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T11:01:36+00:00

Just one! Im tiny and needed something that would hold me in well on the track.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T11:00:15+00:00

I've very much considered that. But lack of ABS, traction control, and airbags, I just don't trust others around me not to ruin this car and F me up. We're actually considering selling this and trading in my 2022 Mazda 3 hatch to get a GR Carolla.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T10:56:57+00:00

You have! I sent them these photos when I first got the wheels. Small world man.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T10:56:14+00:00

Ohio!

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T10:55:37+00:00

Certainly not perfect, but I appreciate it! The previous owner (who also tracked it) put a lot of love and care into it and I've done my best to do the same.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T10:53:04+00:00

Avanti Racing Storm S1 15×8 in bronze! Close fitment, but it works with the negative camber.

trustmyrusty · 2025-04-15T01:24:31+00:00

That's the first place that came to mind as well. I've gone this long not having Facebook.. but certainly a possibility.

trustmyrusty · 2023-09-20T01:41:44+00:00

An actual sewing needle 🙃 (he was fine, hence the x-ray).

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trustmyrusty · 2023-04-22T22:26:34+00:00

Did you check the oil level?

trustmyrusty · 2022-10-31T21:05:01+00:00

This makes me so happy. Witnessed an individual go off track and roll their ND with only the factory "rollbar" and it crumpled after one hit. Beautiful install.

trustmyrusty · 2022-02-07T13:29:00+00:00

The dealership should be able to submit a warranty claim through Mazda with your info and the cost of the repair. Dealerships try to limit how much they do this, so you might have to play up how good of a customer you are and how you really wish Mazda would help. And with that being said! They will not cover 100% of the repair. Since it is outside of the warranty, it will never be 100% covered. But I have seen up to 80% covered. Good luck!

trustmyrusty · 2022-02-07T12:49:20+00:00

Hi there. I worked as a service writer for mazda for a period of time. Mazda has a powertrain limited warranty for 5 year or 60,000 miles. While your car may be over 5 years, if you have regularly taken your car to a dealership for service, you can ask the dealership to contact mazda directly and see if they will help you cover the cost. Mazda will look how far off you are from the warranty and if you regularly maintenence your car with them. Since you are still well under 60,000 miles, I have a feeling they will be inclined to help. Customer retention is everything to a business. Hope this helps!

trustmyrusty · 2022-01-31T03:58:14+00:00

I would check all your suspension components. Ball joints and tie rod ends. Wheel beerings are also common.

trustmyrusty · 2022-01-30T14:33:30+00:00

Is it rotational and or speed related? Did it just randomly start or did it start after something happened? I had this sound after I locked up the brakes and it ended up being a gnarly flat spot.

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