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by TheStiffler
Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: My 99' is having troubles with starting
Replies: 1
Views: 6893

My 99' is having troubles with starting

So my MX-5 has been having a weird issue recently. If the car has sat for more than an hour or so, and I try to start it, it cranks for 3-5 seconds then sputters into life. However if the car sits for less than that, it starts right up. Weirdly the car drives fine, no problems with power, idle or an...
by TheStiffler
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Selling the NB for a NA
Replies: 3
Views: 6743

Selling the NB for a NA

I gave into the devil, and am now looking for a NA. Heard to stay away from the 89',90' and early 91's as they have short nose cranks, which can fail after a dodgy timing belt change. Does anyone know if it is worth it to go for the earlier NAs (Heard the early 1.6 is the nicest engine to drive) or ...
by TheStiffler
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: New to the NZ MX-5 Community
Replies: 3
Views: 5739

Thanks man, appreciate it! Also, is insurance more costly on an NA than an NB? I am currently with AMI on Full Insurance (1k a year).
by TheStiffler
Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: New to the NZ MX-5 Community
Replies: 3
Views: 5739

New to the NZ MX-5 Community

Hey everyone So I bought a 1999 MX-5 as a first car back in January, and I really like the car. I have done countless research and now know almost every possible future problem with my car (Rust, Coil Packs etc) . However, I know nothing about the community of MX-5 enthusiasts in Auckland/New Zealan...

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