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  1. 02-06-2018, 01:23 AM #1
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    FNG from the Bay Area

    Hi all,
    I picked up my first Miata (NB) over 4th of July weekend, pulled it out of the bushes where it had languished for 5 or so years. Had it running in a week and it's been my DD ever since.
    I've had Triumphs and MGs in my younger years so it's wonderful to be back in a roadster, and even better when it starts every time and doesn't leak oil all over my drive. Having a blast driving it around!

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  3. 02-06-2018, 01:32 AM #2
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    Welcome. MR is the best forum for Roadster enthusiasts. There are a few MR members in the Bay Area.

    That's a great looking NB, great to hear you're giving it the care it deserved.
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  5. 02-06-2018, 04:33 AM #3
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    Welcome aboard the MR forum

    My 90 blue with 179k
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  7. 02-06-2018, 05:59 AM #4
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    Welcome! If thats what it looks like "saved", I would love to see what it looked like when you started.
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  9. 02-06-2018, 08:49 AM #5
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    wow that looks outstanding for sitting in bushes for 5 years!
    No Roadster, No Life!


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  11. 02-06-2018, 01:10 PM #6
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    Welcome! Second the "best forum" comment! Car looks amazing, pretty sure there was some TLC involved! Any plans for it yet?
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  13. 02-06-2018, 11:42 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by tsingson View Post
    Welcome! If thats what it looks like "saved", I would love to see what it looked like when you started.
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    It was pretty sad when I found it...





    Mold monsters.



    Rats living on the engine.
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  17. 02-06-2018, 11:46 PM #9
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    Was very happy to see these numbers!
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    Plans? Make it go faster around corners.

    I added a Hard Dog M2 and Door Bars a couple weeks ago, makes a HUGE difference on stiffness.
    Took it out on a run with some other local Roadsters and tore up the curves last weekend...

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    I also picked up a nice OEM Silver Hardtop for it since the soft top was toast...



    All things considered, I'm LOVING my roadster!
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    What the actual hell! Hats off for saving her! Wonder why and how it ended up like this...
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    It was my neighbors DD when she was married to the now EX-husband...husband was purged, car was parked. I've been eyeing it for a few years, she was talking about getting it going, and then talking about selling it for parts. I have two boys coming up on driving age, figured they needed to learn to drive with a stick...now it's my DD!
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    Just in the nick of time! Good save!


    No todo que es oro brilla.
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