Need help with your MX-5 Miata, I have a heap of technical guides here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLongVur9FFho3xHKJjbWPyYBQK0N9ADO5
@1250GSX5 жыл бұрын
I love watching videos like this after I buy a car
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Haha, hope you didn't cop any surprises with your purchase!
@1250GSX5 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis It looks like I did ok. Sometimes you buy the seller as much as you buy the car if that makes sense. I always find its worth paying a bit more to buy from a pedantic owner.
@Stephen-ie7uq5 жыл бұрын
I like watching them BEFORE. Helps my wallet. I don't see a lot of attention for circa 2000 models. Is there something I should know?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Hey Stephen, this video is generally relevant to both NA and NB cars from 1989-2005
@hieronymusbosch94214 жыл бұрын
Been driving an NA as my everyday car for more than a decade. Wonderful vehicle.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you are a member of this fantastic community :)
@exJacktar6 жыл бұрын
First decent buyer's guide I've found, thank you very much.
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gurka, appreciate the kind words!
@exJacktar6 жыл бұрын
It's especially helpful as I'm hoping to get a NA in the very near future. Rust is a real worry here in Atlantic Canada.
@MiataMods7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video Brendan and the bit about the automatic transmission made me laugh haha! I will be sure to recommend this video to drivers who want to buy their first Miata!
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate the support :)
@johnlaing91246 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport what’s the problem with autos and short nose cranks please?
@forresten5 жыл бұрын
I was cackling like a hyena. :D Thanks BEAVIS Motorsport for the video!
@laurencegough92015 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport did the car you torched have an lsd? If so, I’d like to buy it and have cash in hand!
@dislikebutton57484 жыл бұрын
Tryna get my first miata/car hopefully it's both
@Mike_Pedals7 жыл бұрын
Another thing worth looking at is the frame rails to make sure they're not completely snashed. Many aftermarket frame rails are available but if they are smashed and you dont reinforce them, your chassis will feel like a floppy wet noodle
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
Actually I don't know how I forgot to mention that... I'm sure I'd taken some footage of the frame rails on the car. None the less, thanks for the reminder!!
@jarrodwest57337 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! It's probably worth mentioning that on an NA it can be hard to hear the weird rattles and knocks when you hit a bump over the sound of the expected rattles and knocks when you hit a bump.
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
I guess the point is, it's hard to tell what is an EXPECTED weird rattles and knocks, versus the BAD/UNEXPECTED weird rattles and knocks. :P HAHA - That's the life of an NA owner.
@tugayaydin45066 жыл бұрын
Friday i will hopely Buy my first miata. Its a 1994 with 130hp in dark Green. I Hope everything will be okay, because the Journey to the miata tooks about 5 hours. ☺️☺️
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Good luck Tugay, I hope it serves you well!
@hershfam5 жыл бұрын
How much?
@JM-zf6dt4 жыл бұрын
So did you buy it?
@immaliveforever14744 жыл бұрын
The world may never know if the drive was worth it
@MichaelSmith-fq5yr4 жыл бұрын
it's been 2 years did you get it yet
@tutukus92755 жыл бұрын
after owning a volkswagen i can't wait to have some reliability in my life!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Haha, i thought the germans built good cars??
@radu20155 жыл бұрын
justin ragland lmao
@Janni0694 жыл бұрын
Great video for real. I learned so much during those 17mins that i downloaded it to rewatch on my way to the seller so I don't forget to check those things
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Hah cool, thanks for watching!
@stephendare9425 жыл бұрын
Bad paint overspray on front/rear wings and rocker covers.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Sure that car was a cheap beater track car for us, it is perfect at the track tho!
@chrisstrohman41314 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to pick one up soon that popped up for sale about 20 minutes from me with only 55,000 original miles. This video helped me out a lot, thank you!
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the new car!
@jamesmeder94535 жыл бұрын
Fuel economy took a real dive. Having tracked a problem to the MAF, I cut out the top and in inspection found solder had sagged from one terminal to short the one below. I separated the circuit with a flick to the molten solder bridge and got back to normal. I siliconed the lid back and we lived happily ever after.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Wow that's odd that it could even happen, glad you worked it out!
@doubiezcdawg6 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that is cut to the chase with good editing and very informative. Thanks.
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Clark! Appreciate it!
@jackprince46954 жыл бұрын
I’m dying to get a maita , to young to drive on the street yet but just to work on it and modify it , it’s my favourite car and they are getting more expensive by the day so I’ll have some saving to do , great video and keep up the good work
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
thank you Jack, good luck in your search for a car :-)
@nadimsawaya5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I'm shopping for a NB this weekend actually!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Good luck nadimsawaya
@scootermacarthy59906 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative. Thanks! I've had three of these over the years. Big thing I found is that if the car has been in an accident they seem very hard to get perfect again, meaning take it out on a smooth road and get it up to 65 MPH and see if it shakes. This car is a unibody so when it gets out of alignment you will hate driving it. Also, make sure the top doesn't leak and look for a window that wasn't taken care of. These plastic windows must stay flat and not fold over when the top goes down. It IS a pain to use the zipper and release the window but if you want the window to stay nice that is what you have to do.
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hi Scooter, thanks for watching and for the suggestions. I agree, I'd always suggest taking a car for a reasonable drive on a variety of environments before making a potential purchase.
@jessespoelman41434 жыл бұрын
Nice informatife video am looking for an mx 5 as my first car and this helped alot.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Cool Jesse, good luck with your search!
@mikeb95695 жыл бұрын
The brake slider pins needed to be freed and greased on two NBs I've owned. I've heard they don't lube them from the factory!! My NC had plenty of grease, however. This was a very good guide. You've touched on all the areas that my months of research on the forums provided. If you need a quick top, check out the salvage yards. You may be able to get a top with frame that you can swap in with four bolts (NA NB frames are interchangeable but the vinyl or canvas is frame specific).
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional suggestions Mike. :-)
@MUSTASCH1O6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm planning to view an NA soon and this is the detailed adivce I needed!
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be able to help Mustasch1o. Good luck with your search for a car!
@boostedmedia7 жыл бұрын
Really well done!
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JuanRivera-om7tj4 жыл бұрын
I got a 1.8 Miata with a automatic transmission and it’s still running fine
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's just as reliable as a manual trans.
@SU376 жыл бұрын
I had the same intake mod, it was done by a gentle man Mr. Loc Steward. Awesome mod!
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Very nice work Leo!
@DavidBello6 жыл бұрын
that missing wiper cowl plastic is common. ALL Miatas I've seen are missing the longer piece and the short one is always left untouched 😂
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hah yeah very true David.
@kevinc90065 жыл бұрын
Yep...mine is
@bullhornzz4 жыл бұрын
Ugg mine too 😭 any source for replacements?
@ClintonMeyer7 жыл бұрын
Particularly great video ! hehe
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Clinton!
@Sn0reSnoreDan5 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in buying a '99 Miata with 168k miles (270k km), so this guide is super useful. I've mostly ever driven and worked on '90's Nissan's and am used to that engine but I can't find a decent 2dr coupe that isn't beat up to all hell. I'm giving Mazda a chance
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful mate!
@bobbybird94334 жыл бұрын
Check the front chassis rails and the sills.... these cars are ace but they rust like mad. Upper inner rear arches turn into weetabix, you can quite often poke your fingers through the front chassis rails and the sills are ball bags .. be warned
@MatthewJohnCrittenden5 жыл бұрын
Nice, I’m on my second stock NA. Had one in the UK about 20 years ago, now I’ve had one in Queensland for a couple of years. I prefer the weather here! One day I’ll get a top with a glass rear screen, that’s a top upgrade if you drive roof up much ... not that I do ...
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to convict island!
@MatthewJohnCrittenden5 жыл бұрын
@@BbeavisI have a HM Prison Australia t-shirt … I wear it during The Ashes. ;)
@reggiechin2305 жыл бұрын
Very informative guide, thank you.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Reggie, glad you enjoyed!
@fv12916 ай бұрын
Best car ever! Hello from San Diego California 😊
@Bbeavis6 ай бұрын
Hello there!
@fv12916 ай бұрын
@@Bbeavis I owned a 1990 Miata at one time, and have always regretted selling it. Enjoy your drives!
@yankee2yankee2165 жыл бұрын
Totally agree about the automatics; they are an abomination on a sports car (or any car, in MHO)! FTR, I drove my 1994 125K miles, after I bought it at 40K, and yes it did need brakes, tires, top, etc. (I put Koni adjustable shocks in when I bought it, which never failed), after reasonable amounts of time/miles, and I did replace the interior with new Katskins and a nice plush carpet, but the one thing that did fail, twice, nearly leaving me stranded both times, was the clutch slave cylinder, and mine never got spongy, it just suddenly stopped disengaging the clutch! But I forgave it that, as it was otherwise extremely reliable. I sold her after 11 years, because I also had an SUV which I needed more (a Toyota 4Runner, which I still own 14 years later, also with a 5-speed MT), I didn't have a garage, and didn't like taking care of 2 cars, HOWEVER, I plan to replace it soon (I now have several garages, and cars). Miatas are GREAT, FUN sports cars, that are also relatively cheap, and cheap to keep.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
I drove an early 90's NA MX-5 with an Auto trans, it was genuinely pretty atrocious. In contrast, a 2016 ND MX-5 with a modern auto trans is a much sharper and more pleasurable experience. Perhaps far from as nice as a manual, but it's definitely nothing to turn your nose up against.
@Jabber-ig3iw6 жыл бұрын
The facelift mk2 is really prone to rust on the front chassis rails, sills and rear arches, mostly in countries that salt the roads. Easy to fix and prefabricated sections for all are available, pretty much every body shop here in the UK has experience of MX5s.
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jabber, we're lucky here in Australia, the rust is really not that common.
@bobbybird94334 жыл бұрын
Ahhh 😱 of course ... this is Australian... Uk weather is horendous so all our miatas are rotten looking as skid marked pants. They LOVE rust ... you’re so lucky to have a warm hot country
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
I agree we are very lucky our cars don't suffer rust issues much.
@raininarizonaVIIOS5 жыл бұрын
HI I'm 50 years old and bought my 97 MA MX5 Manual Blk/Blk soft top in 2016. When I purchased it, it had a clunk on 3rd, prev. Owner didn't do any maintenance. That Helped me negotiate a under her. KKB price point. So for $2100.00 worth $ 3100.00 Low miles just over 100k she was now mine, but 1 key and alarm fob for the trunk, doors and arm rest. Took it in and that clunk? I put back into her the money I saved at purchase. No rattles or engine sounds at all. After paying for a new drive shaft, later new radiator, A/C, Timing Chain, water pump and Alternator. I look on the bright side, I have meticulous service records and she is golden under the hood. Road trip in 2017 from CA to Georgia and back safe and sound. To comment for the older crowd, it's very low so if you have back, Hip or leg issues; it's not the best fit for you. However, this car is my fun car, mid life no crises, drive my grandson for ice cream, feeling good where ever you go car. I've noticed that bumps are feeling a bit harder on "my bottom" and looking into new struts. It's a classic ride for those of us in the classic catagory. In regards to parts, Mazda does not carry the soft top, window assembly, rain guard, speed sensor for the 1997 manual transmission (code B0500 unable to smog if not fixed) they state these have been discontinued. I suggest you pick up as many small parts in advance as they will only get more expensive. Pick a parts, seller/buyer apps (offer up, let it go, Craigslist or Ebay) or even FB Market you can find everything you need. Go for it! Enjoy!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Rain Weather, that great to hear :-)
@kappataylor86902 жыл бұрын
The fact he said burn the car if it’s an automatic got me crying 😂😂😂
@Bbeavis2 жыл бұрын
Those unfortunate automatic owners are also crying.
@Itsshotzz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I saved this vid for when I’m buying my car 🙏
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@nathanielbanjolewis5 жыл бұрын
To be honest I love miatas and they are all far away from me so if I drive all that way and it’s rusty I’m still buying it because of how far I came
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
LOL, i hope a non rusty one comes your way sometime soon!
@straightbusta26094 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate!
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Busta!
@mjenx865 жыл бұрын
Great video- thanks for giving really good Miata-specific info! Cheers!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help, thanks Mark.
@weedaviec5 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. When I get the pennies saved I might be considering one of the 1.8 mark 1's. Either that or a Caterham/ Westfield. Hmmmm....
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Davie!
@cybereye23 жыл бұрын
You missed two critical areas. The chassis legs and the drain hole area you did mention, if not kept fastidiously clean then you get water onto the back of the dills which also support the seat belts and those two areas are the main reasons to walk away from buying the car
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Brian.
@XStuntManiac5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, I think about buying NA in the future, when I get my driving licence, this might help a lot.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Awesome choice, good luck getting your licence!
@XStuntManiac5 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Thanks
@davidswift44743 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, just found this video, thanks for the info. I'm hoping to purchase and NA in the next few weeks. Two questions... 1. Is there a way to identify the short crank / big crank via VIN? 2. Is there a preventative "fix" for the short crank issue
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
1. In my opinion, regardless of year/VIN, always easiest & safer to simply check the ‘slots’ on the crank pulley of the engine itself, always a chance that an engine has been changed at some point over the years. 2. This link details most everything you need to know: www.miata.net/garage/crankshaft.html
@davidswift44743 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis thanks mate
@niyomonkey3 жыл бұрын
NAs with short crank issue are typically ones made from the years 1990-94 I believe
@eliteanglers4046 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, Will help me very much!
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@alexricard20005 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! We are on our way to look at one now.
@alexricard20005 жыл бұрын
Didn't get that one but still looking, prices on Miatas are all over the place...
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, I hope your potential purchase goes well.
@cyborg75674 жыл бұрын
Best guide ever!
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Thank you UnhappyMeal :)
@missakadandeniya6 жыл бұрын
Great informative video 👌 Thanks a lot
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service!
@oldtimerman594 жыл бұрын
your the best Brendon , thanks mate !
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@ethanlesueur71483 жыл бұрын
now i have to buy one
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Why only one?
@Str33tfalcon5 жыл бұрын
Very nice explained Video. Good information and no annoying birds in the background ^^ Hope to soon find my future Miata =) 1+ SUB!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Falcon! Good luck with your vehicle search.
@bullhornzz4 жыл бұрын
Don't burn the automatic cars. Just use them for engine swaps so the manual cars stay original.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
That's true, parts cars :-P
@gabormocsan90935 жыл бұрын
Great one, thank you!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@niyomonkey3 жыл бұрын
Great video !! Thanks for the tips looking for an NA right nkw :))
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@jamieyz1236 жыл бұрын
very detailed, thank you!
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@BluePlanetTube4 жыл бұрын
nice tips. Thanks for the video.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
No worries Blue Tube!
@declanlockyer84155 жыл бұрын
I have been looking at getting an Mx 5 1990 for my first car. So this video is very informative. Thank you
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Space Spud!
@agenttickle64123 жыл бұрын
Going to check one out later today, hopefully, it works out. But I can't stand people trying to sell 30-year-old low miles automatic miatas for 10k...
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your search for the right car. They are becoming popular now so prices do seem to be on the up.
@davas34625 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Davas!
@wils353 жыл бұрын
0:41 Orange Peel look on that front door in front of wing mirror. Bad respray that.
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
You don't wanna see the other panels then :-P
@kylehammond5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but why does your car look like it was painted with a truck bed linner?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Because it's a cheap car we use for track days and painted in the back yard.
@kylehammond5 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis oh fun :)
@waynelam94054 жыл бұрын
Great Video Sir! Informative... tempting to get one myself :D Anyways, whats with the Automatic Transmission? Any particular issues with that as compared to the Manual one?
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
There aren't any known common issues. But for the NA and NB chassis, the Automatics were archaic and certainly don't compliment the "driver centric" experience that an MX-5 is known to be about. However, if you are set on an Automatic, highly suggest you consider the later NC or ND chassis as their autos are far more complimentary and pleasant to use.
@waynelam94054 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Thank you for the prompt reply! Will definitely consider!
@heavychevy3834 жыл бұрын
very thorough video. thank u
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chevy!
@heavychevy3834 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis btw i wanted to say thank u & i appreciate ur help & advice recently on fitting a 15x8 wheel on my 99 miata. i did a little diggin per ur advice & found some folks called "18racing" that carry many different sizes of those rota rb wheels like the ones i asked u about that u had on that red na in ur video. ive read in the forums the supposed (?) ideal offset for a 15x8 is 36mm, but theyve got an 8" with a 35mm offset, so im thinkin thatll be close enough...? (now i just gotta talk my wife into gettin em, cause "technically" its HER car, & if im a good boy she lets me drive it hahaha!) im really enjoying ur videos, & im extremely thankful for u being so willing to help ur fellow enthusiasts & share ur knowledge, expertise, & good advice. god bless ya bro, & thanx again!
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
@@heavychevy383 36mm vs 35mm offset is near as makes no difference. 1mm would never be noticeable to the eye.
@heavychevy3834 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis ok, cool! ...thanx again!
@maxkraus70634 жыл бұрын
Good guide, but no mention of the turn up Lights? I would think the Mechanismus breaks easily after 20 years?
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Nope they are generally very reliable. Perhaps some people have to replace the linkage arms but they are a simple swap and still available as a genuine part from Mazda.
@AC-sb9ut5 жыл бұрын
Another awesome vid! Thx m8. @16:44 - where can I get a key cover like that?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Hi Abdul, I made it from a matchbox car.
@AC-sb9ut5 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis that's clever, that could be a novelty keycover business right there :-)
@robinforrest76807 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate. I brought a 1.8is back to France from the UK in May and I'm loving every minute of it. I spent 9 months in Melbourne in 2008/9. Great city, great country. Now that would be cool: live in Melbourne and have an NA as a daily😊😊😎😎. Just the job for a trip down to Belgrave and puffing Billy on the week-end. ... Great vidéo. Keep them coming. Any up date on Sams white 1.6 since the start up in épisode 5?
@Bbeavis7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robin! It's certainly a great place to live. :) Sams got his car on the road and registered now.... hopefully sometime in the next few months we'll have a video update of him taking the car out to a trackday!
@driu2983 жыл бұрын
I should’ve known something was up when the car was grinding at start up 🙂 I ended up changing out the starter and it no longer grinds at startup
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
At least it was a relatively easy fix, and you got it all working happy again! :-)
@driu2983 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis next thing I have to worry about is aligning my soft top fully 🤣 it doesn’t want to align properly when I clip it and it leaves a gap between the windshield frame and soft top
@pedroteixeira36866 жыл бұрын
I am curious about the air intake. Pretty cool and by the looks of it seems to scoop some proper cold air. Would you be able to share who you made or from where you bought it? Cheers
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Honestly got no idea Pedro, It came with the car when I bought it so I just left it on. It certainly makes an interesting intake noise.
Is a miata worth it? I have no license yet and I'm already looking for a car in advance I've been thinking of a 323f or a Toyota celica AT160 because of seats and trunk space But now I'm thinking of a miata or a Mazda 3
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
"Is a miata worth it?" - That's totally up to you mate. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is an awesome sports car, small, cheap, reliable, not a lot of space, not super comfortable for long drives, a good aftermarket community, lots of guides and help online for them, some are starting to get a bit old and rough. But you have to choose what car suits your needs and budget.
@adelaide78224 жыл бұрын
Do all of these things also apply to the NC? I know a lot of people hate how they look, but I like that it kind of looks like a mini rx-8. Your guide is really useful by the way, I haven't heard anyone actually mention any of the problems a mx-5 might have. Also I live in europe btw, so the chance to find an automatic car is quite low.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
The NC uses a completely new platform that isn't directly related unlike the NA/NB which are quite similar to one another. So, while general advice may be applicable, this video doesn't specifically cover any of the NC's strengths or weaknesses. Good luck with your search of an NC, and thank you for watching!
@rubayatshikder974 жыл бұрын
thanks man for the previous comment! When do you recommend modding a Miata and what mods should I get(after I convince my dad to get me a manual one)? Also where do you think I should get a Miata from? I’m from Australia (south west NSW) and so far the cheapest I could fine was around $11k. Is this a good price or do you think I could find a cheaper one in 1.5 years?
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
You can mod your MX-5 whenever you wish, for suggestions, try this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/latdl7JinbfVeWw.html ...or this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcelZqqj1b_YmJc.html If you need a hand to find a car, ask a friend/mechanic/etc to help you out and check out some cars with you. Obviously carsales/ebay/gumtree are the best places to look. Price depends on what model/year of MX-5 you are after really, certainly they aren't going to go up in price in the next 12 months.
@jeffcole26426 жыл бұрын
Shaky camera, but otherwise excellent video. Thanks mate! I laughed out loud at your tranny advice. Very funny!
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hah, sorry my slight parkisons was coming out with the shakes... hopefully a new lens will help with that for the future.
@I.o.a.n.n.i.s4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude👍
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@shauncampbell9694 жыл бұрын
G'Day Mate Interesting video. I am now worried about me buying an automatic, as I can't drive manual. Ok all the best Shaun of NYC
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, If you are committed to an automatic transmission, the NC and ND models do actually have rather good and capable auto transmissions that are still quite fun. You'll want to steer clear of the NA/NB models however.
@shauncampbell9694 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Oh wow ok. Thank you for answering. All the best Shaun of NYC
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
@@shauncampbell969 New York City? I was there just a few months ago, an amazing place, but would never want to drive around Manhattan! :-P
@shauncampbell9694 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Hi again Question how is your area of the forrest fires?. My condolences to the people. And the poor animals. Much worse than our California fires. I am so sorry ! Insofar as driving in New York City( yes I was born and raise in Manhattan. I now live in the Bronx. People are nicer in the Bronx. But I am always a New Yorker. Driving. You just have to jump into driving in New York. Our worse drivers are Taxi drivers and Lorries, rushing to make deliveries. Most people think that New Yorkers are rude . We are not rude. Two things we are always in a hurry and the city changes so quicky we don't know where address are. The true rude people in New York are Texans and Russians who believe to live in New York, one must be rude Wow I am so jazzed that you keep texting me. Oh I subbed your channel All the best Shaun of NYC.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
@@shauncampbell969 Thank you for your concern, the fires are very much a concern for our country in many ways. Economically, agriculture, climate, along with many people who have lost homes, and some who have lost their lives. Moments like this cause a lot of arguments and discussions from people like politicians, but thankfully while the government may be useless, so many average people are coming together to try help each other and save what they can. Personally, I live closer to the suburban area where we do not have immediate risk from the fires, but I have had friends trapped due to road closures, and we personally are seeing LOTS of smoke haze and unusual weather as a result. Thanks again!
@MohamedAli9656 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative! My '92 NA had some of the issues you talked about (valve tick on startup, slow electric windows) when I got it. Second your advice about looking for a long nose crank since the short nose ones (pre 91) are eventually prone to fail. Im looking to get an NB now but the NA is still a fantastic car
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hey Mohammed, welcome to the MX5 world! Thanks for watching!
@TotalRedline5 жыл бұрын
Particularly
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Ok
@alastraee6 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
you are welcome Eugueni :)
@chang.andrew3 жыл бұрын
great vid - what price bracket should i be looking at for a solid condition nb miata in the australian market? and are there any good communities/sites you'd recommend to go to when looking to buy? i find that some of the prices on facebook marketplace, etc are unreasonable e.g upwards of 12k for high mileage. cheers!
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
Current prices versus 1-2 years ago are insane. Currently seeing them all priced at over $10-12,000 or so, whereas previously they were closer to $6-8000. I'm not a car salesman so cannot say where the best place to buy is, obviously just Carsales/Gumtree/Facebook are your best 3 options.
@blue04mx535 жыл бұрын
check location of steering wheel.
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
They are usually pretty easy to find!
@bullhornzz4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it appears Beavis steering wheel is on the wrong side 🤦♂️😆👍🏼
@Sylpharts4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely want one of these! I'll be on the market soon for one and I want it red with at least power steering, though I'm on the fence about whether a manual or automatic will do me best. Most people say manual is the way to go...any thoughts?
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Manual vs Automatic transmission? Without a doubt if it suits your driving style/requirements then the manual is a superior experience.
@Sylpharts4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Thanks! I had a feeling that was the case but the confirmation helps me out!
@natedrew8303 жыл бұрын
Take a shot for every time he says Particularly lol
@Bbeavis3 жыл бұрын
But I don't drink.
@johngrixti7201 Жыл бұрын
Hi are you able to help me out l have petrol fumes in the cabin can you suggest where it could be leaking from thanks John
@Bbeavis Жыл бұрын
It could one of these: Worn upper shifter boot. Worn out upper fuel pump tank seal. Leaking fuel filler or breather hoses from the fuel tank. Leak in exhaust system.
@johngrixti7201 Жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis thanks for your suggestion l will check these areas out
@mariochesser78495 жыл бұрын
Have done a video on your other miata in that garage?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, heaps of videos, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLShgbFi0pjIhp8.html
@noahmecklai4972 жыл бұрын
what rims are on your red na?
@Bbeavis2 жыл бұрын
Not entirely sure sorry, a 16x8 Rota Grid perhaps?
@gamerwithagun8035 жыл бұрын
How come it’s best to avoid lead acid batterys?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
The MX-5's originally came with a Panasonic sealed AGM battery and was safe to store in the trunk/boot. A lead acid is in some ways inferior, and prone to leaks and the production of gasses not suitable for the trunk space
@brendanmay85275 жыл бұрын
Over all a pretty reliable car as long as taken care of, correct? I have an srt4 now and I'm tired of having a car that runs half the time lol
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
One of the most reliable cars I've ever had!
@xTheNameisEthan5 жыл бұрын
Super reliable, only thing I can really say is the clutch master and slave cylinders have a tendency to go out but that's honestly a fairly easy fix, just bleeding the clutch can be a pain lol
@Zzz-iz6jk4 жыл бұрын
1.8s are not "better". They have more power, but they don't rev as easy as the 1.6 and the extra weight sort of offsets the small power advantage. The 1.6 is more fun stock, but the 1.8 has the advantage of being better when modded. They two are simply different and each have their good points and bad points.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
This is certainly the "excuse" that people have used for many years, just as they are saying nowadays for the 1.5ND vs the 2.0ND. The fact of the matter in both cases is the larger engine is superier. Except in the case of the 1.8 BP engine, we have better aftermarket support, more interchangeability of parts, and a superior basis for modification. The weight difference is really not as much as people like to suggest. The reason the 1.6 doesn't feel as slow as it perhaps should, is because they came with a quicker ratio differential to compensate for the lower power output.
@Sonnyfla16 жыл бұрын
Brendan, Is it true that Mazda's with a tan interior have posi rear ends? let me know if this is true or not. Thanks for the vid's Sonny Florida
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hey Sonny, I've honestly got no idea about Tan interiors getting anything unique, there were many special edition versions of the MX5/Miata released around the world with certain markets getting different configurations to other locations - there's a good chance that some form of Special Edition was released with Tan interior and an LSD rear end. Also don't think 'posi' is the right term in the case of Miata's.
@AlunBattrick6 жыл бұрын
VSpec II has a tan interior and vlsd. Auto's have more torque than manuals.
@Zzz-iz6jk4 жыл бұрын
If rear brakes stick, someone serviced it and didn't know what they were doing.
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Very true. Same can be said for most issues, oil leaks left to make a mess, worn out items that haven't been replaced, etc.
@abualzuaree4 жыл бұрын
How often would you recommend you change the oil? How many months or miles
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Personally I like 12mths or 10,000kms/6,000miles for an everyday street vehicle
@abualzuaree4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis thanks man!
@zhain05 жыл бұрын
going to look at an mx-5 tomorrow, hopefully this will stop my buying a shitter lol
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@zhain05 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavisi bought it and had no nasty surprises. really helpful vid m8, thank you
@NobleGangsta135 жыл бұрын
@@zhain0 How has the car been one month after? What did you get and for how much if you dont mind me asking, Im looking at getting one this week maybe.
@zhain05 жыл бұрын
@@NobleGangsta13 I got a 1.6 MK1 import, turbo conversion and a few other bits, 120k mile chassis with a 60k mile engine. I paid £4, Had no issues so far! Just make sure u wait for the right one.
@bullhornzz4 жыл бұрын
Can anybody tell me what the white car is behind him? It looks like a hardtop fastback but it's got Miata tail lights???
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Yes mate theres plenty of videos on this channel about that car.
@antonkan46654 жыл бұрын
My gear lever looks more and more T-shaped every day. Could it be that it's gradually becoming automatic? 8-O
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Haha, Anton, it's your car and I am sure it loves you either way :)
@timt85095 жыл бұрын
Is it the same sort of stuff for a 2001
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
Mostly, yes, they have a very similar chassis and many interchangeable parts.
@timt85095 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport, got a black 2001 Jasper Conran edition for 550 but it kept cutting out after about 10-20 mins, changed the crank angle sensor and now it runs very nicely other than slightly smokey, very minimal rust though which is good, very happy about it 😁
@samb89964 жыл бұрын
Will you be putting a shrimp on the barbie after this video ?!
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
Ironically, Australians don't even call them shrimp.
@tylerkohtz57792 жыл бұрын
The automatic joke alone is worth a likr
@Bbeavis2 жыл бұрын
Hah, thanks mate.
@rickportela60093 ай бұрын
Hi just a question I hope u can help me out looking at buying a 1.8na that was previously a auto it's been swapped over to manual.should I be worried about anything in particular.thanks in advance
@Bbeavis3 ай бұрын
If it has already been swapped and working, there's little to worry about. The rest of the car is more or less the same.
@rickportela60093 ай бұрын
@@Bbeavis thankyou for your advice.
@rickportela60093 ай бұрын
@Bbeavis how much would u expect to pay for a 1995 1.8l mx5 with around 200000kms and would u say that the engine would need a rebuild with that many kms.
@Bbeavis3 ай бұрын
@@rickportela6009 Price depends hugely, location, condition, service history, paintwork, etc. A rough price might be somewhere around $10,000 to $16,000 for 'most' cars (exceptions to that range may be highly modified or showroom quality cars). Similarly, a reasonably cared for car with 200,000kms could easily still have another 200,000 or more in it, or it could be on it's last legs if not serviced or neglected such as let to run low on oil.
@rickportela60093 ай бұрын
@Bbeavis thanks .I was looking at something that has been repainted and we'll looked after.it is a 4 hour drive from me so was thinking of getting a mechanic to overlook the car first.
@christiannevarez975 жыл бұрын
If it ticks it rips
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
:-) haha
@holger6396 жыл бұрын
Why did you say to avoid shortnose pully? What does that mean and why to avoid it.
@Bbeavis6 жыл бұрын
Hi Holger, The shortnose are known for premature wear of the crank pulley and other related failures. This details it perfectly: www.miata.net/garage/crankshaft.html
@kenoliver89136 жыл бұрын
Only the very earliest MX5s (NA Series 1) had this issue, and even then there's now a relatively easy repair (google "short nose crank loctite") because Series 1s are a favourite for restorers and collectors - they're actually dearer than the NA Series 2 these days. Any 1.6l after 1990 had the long nose crank, just like the 1.8.
@chrisnolasco80215 жыл бұрын
Hi, I wanted to buy a miata nc as first car. Is this a good idea?
@Bbeavis5 жыл бұрын
That's totally up to you and what you need out of a car. But an NC is cheap to run and maintain, fairly safe and a great car to learn in. But they are a bit small if you need to cart around a lot of stuff or have family.
@yankee2yankee2165 жыл бұрын
Derpyface41 Too small for an only family car, but fine if your spouse has a car or otherwise you can swing a second car. Mine did everything I needed it to do, until the first kid arrived, at which point I switched to an SUV ('99 4Runner, with the essential 5-speed MT). The Miata was fine for everything except transporting >1 passenger...
@rubayatshikder974 жыл бұрын
Would a Miata be a good car to get for a 6 foot/180cm guy? I’m going to get a license next year so I got around 1.25 years to grow 4-5cm
@Bbeavis4 жыл бұрын
I'm 6 foot 2, I've had over 10 miata's. You'll be OK, you may choose to find a lower seat or change the steering wheel for some more comfort though.
@rubayatshikder974 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport thanks man! When do you recommend modding a Miata and what mods should I get(after I convince my dad to get me a manual one)? Also where do you think I should get a Miata from? I’m from Australia (south west NSW) and so far the cheapest I could fine was around $11k. Is this a good price or do you think I could find a cheaper one in 1.5 years?
@rubielesteban5292 жыл бұрын
Is a 1991 mazda na 1.6 hardtop with 98k miles in mint condition no rust worth buying for 8k?
@Bbeavis2 жыл бұрын
So many variables, location/condition/model/year etc that I cannot say... Plus prices right now are very eclectic, changing by $1000's over the space of a few months. Around my area, hard to find any MX-5's for under $10,000 nowadays. A good condition NA with hardtop would be near $15,000AUD