I bought a Mazda MX-5 / Miata that hasn't been driven for over a YEAR - Fixing the basics

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @davidstorm4015
    @davidstorm4015 20 днів тому

    What a great video. Regarding the air filter, it did not require replacement, the one that was in there was a K&N which can simply be washed and re-oiled.

  • @justinpliskin2919
    @justinpliskin2919 5 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic car. You have my dream color already. I just got a red 99 Miata in the last month that also sat for about 8 months so this has been helpful. Hope it runs indefinitely for you!

  • @MemesKeepMeLivin
    @MemesKeepMeLivin 2 місяці тому

    5:10 CRAAAZY WET CLEANER POV SHOT
    edit: love the video btw, love from Belgium

  • @sterlingacomb7897
    @sterlingacomb7897 10 місяців тому +2

    Always love miata content, here for the journey.

  • @Swarm509
    @Swarm509 8 місяців тому

    Perfect car to fix up and run as a daily! Pretty much everything is accesible, available for decent prices, and with so many on the roads there is a tutorial or video on how to do it. Just a good basic sports car and in your case the perfect color. Been looking at a newer model, an ND, for my second car but the colors are no where near as fun as this.

  • @TheLoogieTanukiShow
    @TheLoogieTanukiShow 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! These MX-5s are a heap of fun to drive, I've got a NA mx-5/roadster that I put bucket seats in to fit in (203 cms tall) and still slam my knees into the steering wheel when I drive it haha. Maybe the foamectomy would have been a better idea for legroom, but oh well, I love the thing! Left ya a like, and subbed, keep it up!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! I might go for bucket seats at some point too, I can imagine they look great. I have a video incoming at some point over the next few weeks where I install a steering wheel spacer, which helps leg room at the cost of having to bend your arms a bit more because the steering wheel is 2 inch closer. It works well for me - I'm a bit shorter than you but I'm on the large side width-wise, haha.

  • @notsofast60
    @notsofast60 8 місяців тому

    I'm only half way through but i love the way you edit and explain what your process is. New subscriber. Thank you for the hard work.

  • @1551869
    @1551869 6 місяців тому

    Fantastische video, dank je wel! Net zelf in het bezit gekomen van een NBFL uit 2005 (Amerikaans model) met de 1.8 en een zesbak. Ik ben voor 95% exact dezelfde dingen aan het doen die jij aan het doen bent haha. Op naar je volgende video's!

  • @oldmod2866
    @oldmod2866 10 місяців тому

    As a new owner very informative.

  • @Helios1733
    @Helios1733 9 місяців тому

    Very good video. Very interesting content. Coming back soon 👍

  • @miatality
    @miatality 8 місяців тому

    This video is great! You are severely underrated

  • @ghinchanel
    @ghinchanel 5 місяців тому

    more videos pleazzz great jobb!

  • @tankedjackish7592
    @tankedjackish7592 9 місяців тому

    Excellent content, keep up the good work 💜

  • @Juohmaru_travels
    @Juohmaru_travels 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Although you are not an expert, your work is very and methodical! Looling forward to next video!
    Do you have/use a spare parts manual for the NB mx-5?

  • @anybleepinusername
    @anybleepinusername 7 місяців тому

    8:05 Do people in the Netherlands use feet and inches when measuring a person’s height, or is this to make it easier for Americans to understand? If you’re doing it to placate the audience from one country, (the US), then I might suggest you don’t. This American prefers to hear the metric system used 😀
    Great work on this Miata and very nicely presented in this video. I’m subscribed and looking forward to more Miata content.

  • @bossoli60
    @bossoli60 10 місяців тому

    Very nice video thanks😊

  • @luigibrioschi5823
    @luigibrioschi5823 10 місяців тому

    After checking out your spray painting skills I’ll love to see you repainting the entire car! 🤣

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  10 місяців тому

      Why must you hurt me brother 😂 in one of the next videos I paint the valve cover, I promise I'll do better haha

  • @LEAXYMEDIA
    @LEAXYMEDIA 7 місяців тому

    Great video, we got the same car, same spec and same color in the same country 😂

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  6 місяців тому +1

      Wow, just checked your channel. I can only hope to one day get close to your videography / editing skills. Instantly subscribed. Thanks for the comment!

    • @LEAXYMEDIA
      @LEAXYMEDIA 6 місяців тому

      @@thegreygarage thanks for the love mate, if you need a video of the car, let me know

  • @yenne1000
    @yenne1000 10 місяців тому +1

    hey vraagje waar vind je al de data voor de momentsleutel voor de bouten of moeren op moment te draaien? bedankt alvast en goede video!!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  10 місяців тому

      Hey, ik heb een Haynes werkplaatshandleiding (www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/mazda-mx-5-service-repair-manual/9200000027806236/) liggen waar veel specificaties instaan aan het begin van elk hoofdstuk, en miata.net/garage heeft ook veel torque specs online staan, en ook bijvoorbeeld BOFI racing (bofiracing.co.uk/blog/mx5-miata-workshop-manuals/). Vaak wel in ft-lbs/foot pounds in plaats van newton, maar dat is zo omgerekend. Soms wel even zoeken omdat het 1.6-literblok in de NB in de VS niet geleverd is volgens mij (alleen in de NA, de NB kwam volgens mij altijd met 1.8), maar die Haynes is aardig compleet.
      Hoop dat dit helpt!

  • @raul.oliveira
    @raul.oliveira 9 місяців тому

    I saw that your boost sensor is also not connected to a boost solenoid, is it supposed to be that way?

  • @mick0846
    @mick0846 10 місяців тому

    I wish my 2.5 was as clean as yours 😢 is it essential to change the gear box and differential oil?.. i have done the engine oil and filter

  • @RaoulRacingRC
    @RaoulRacingRC 9 місяців тому

    Zou je een linkje kunnen delen waar je de airbag bypass sensor vandaan hebt?

  • @FactorJB
    @FactorJB 6 місяців тому

    Hey there! Where did you get the airbag dummy sensor?

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  6 місяців тому

      Hey! I bought them here: lbshop.eu/en/seat-mat-emulators/98-seat-occupancy-mat-diagnostic-emulator-for-mazda-3-6-premacy.html
      This one is specifically for bypassing the passenger occupancy sensor!

  • @filmsallday
    @filmsallday 7 місяців тому

    how much did you get it for w/ how many miles?

  • @sebastiaanberkman7332
    @sebastiaanberkman7332 10 місяців тому

    👏👏👏👏

  • @Coolepapaas
    @Coolepapaas 9 місяців тому

    Hoi , voor hoeveel euronheb je deze auto gekocht?

  • @oh-hello
    @oh-hello 10 місяців тому

    You replaced a lifetime filter on the air intake, why was that? Was that some paper element you replaced it with? In all honesty you need to just reverse that bit, there's even a sticker on the air box informing you that it's a lifetime filter.

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I know, you're completely correct! I didn't have the correct cleaner at hand yet, and I ordered some parts, including a new filter, before even owning the car - I was very eager to get it running properly as quick as possible. By now, the filter the car came with (which was very, very dirty and clogged with grot) has been cleaned, reoiled and refitted!

    • @oh-hello
      @oh-hello 10 місяців тому

      Nice one@@thegreygarage, great video by the way!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much - it's such a fun car to work on (and learn new stuff)!

  • @megaandry69
    @megaandry69 3 місяці тому

    Hi, I'm thinking about buying a Miata just to keep her in garage and occasionally drive whenever I'm back home (so, like every couple months or so). What possibly can go wrong?