What is the best Miata Forum??? - LotusTalk

Dragon · 01-24-2009, 04:11 AM

Going to be picking up a Miata here shortly for my son that recently turned 16 and try to get him in to Auto-X. I figured there are probably quite a few Miata owners here that could give me the lowdown on the best sites out there.

I'd also like to get a hold of all the maintenance manuals etc in .pdf form too if possible.

He will of course be doing all the maintenance and mods by his self with supervision by me.

eleven · 01-24-2009, 06:09 AM

Well, the largest and longest running site is The MX-5 Miata Pit Stop: MX-5 Miata.net, chock full of info just stay out of the political forum, the mods shoot down 75% of the posts, not much freedom of speech there (maybe just my experience

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Redirecting... is a typically younger group. If m.net is the 'establishment', cr.net is the 'anti-establishment'. They love poking each other. But cr.net is a nice break from the seriousness of m.net.

Then there are a myriad of smaller sites and forum more specific to the particular need whether it be specmiata, forced induction, autox, etc. All are good.

HTH

tabajay · 01-24-2009, 06:12 AM

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Noble · 01-24-2009, 06:48 AM

Miata.net has the most info on the car without question, the garage section at the upper left would be comparable to the "Uber thread" here on LT. Forum.miata.net is generally regarded the miata forum. The Goodwin site looks good as well but I haven't spent much time there personally. I did meet him (Brian Goodwin) several years ago and chatted with him for a while as well as ride as a passenger in his car at a track day at Laguna Seca. He is an EXCELLENT driver and seems like a class act. If you haven't driven a properly set up Miata it will amaze you what those little cars will do.

Good luck.

Noble

Dragon · 01-24-2009, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the great sites... Now to get him hooked on something other than drifting. It's huge here (I live in the land of drifting) and all of his friends are in to it etc... Hopefully he'll get that actually driving the car threw cones is more fun that smashing in to curbs and trees.

Also a question for Nobile. What field of astronomy are you in to? I have a great love for Space and all that is out there and have a theory on planet formation I've never seen brought up in any documentaries. It would help solve some of the issues with current theory's. It is believed that planets form fairly quickly, but all the computer simulated models so far seem to take a lot longer than what is seen. I think my idea would speed things up a lot since it isn't based solely on the accumulation of particles due to gravity. I'd love to discuss it with somebody in that field if possible.

bayside blue · 01-25-2009, 07:39 AM

+1 for miata.net.....and since hes younger send him to miataturbo.net, most of the users make their own kit and maybe he can learn how to do it and build his own car.

oh and post up some pics of this miata when you get it. im sure we all want to see it!

Noble · 01-25-2009, 07:41 AM

Astronomy has been a fascination of mine for as long as I can remember but it is only a hobby for me, my line of work is as about as far from astronomy as one can get. This would make a great topic in the "other" section.

You may want to get in touch with the LT member who goes by Skyvue here, he seems very knowledgeable on the topic.

Noble

Dragon · 01-25-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bayside blue

post up some pics of this miata when you get it. im sure we all want to see it!

I'll definitely throw up some pics... The one I'm looking at has Tein Suspensions, exhaust, intake, CR-Kai wheels, pretty stainless steel rear hoop bars with door bars, wet carbon hood, front bumper and a few other mods.. Needs some love, but shouldn't be too hard to get in to good running condition.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noble

Astronomy has been a fascination of mine for as long as I can remember but it is only a hobby for me, my line of work is as about as far from astronomy as one can get. This would make a great topic in the "other" section.

You may want to get in touch with the LT member who goes by Skyvue here, he seems very knowledgeable on the topic.

Noble

Cool, I will look him up..

Bavarian Motorist · 01-25-2009, 08:54 AM

It's been said, but Miata.net has the most active and knowledgeable folks.

MightyMike · 01-25-2009, 09:28 AM

Lots of goodies to make a Miata a track star as well as haul ass...

There is a forum buried somewhere within the website.

Flyin' Miata 1 800 FLY MX5s

keinayo · 01-25-2009, 09:50 AM

If you plan on going forced induction, or just some mods, you can also go to miataturbo.net. lot's of technical information there.

evomind · 01-25-2009, 10:16 PM

this site right here seems to be a pretty good miata forum.

Noizemaker · 01-26-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

It's been said, but Miata.net has the most active and knowledgeable folks.

Yes, but also the least tolerant. If the kid shows up with that car he'll get ripped to shreds for not meeting mnet spec or some crap. They'll tell him to pull the hood because stock is lighter (whether it is or not), they'll give him a ration for the style bar, and god forbid his wheels not be exactly a +38 offset, or bigger than 15".

There's a wealth of information available in Miata.net's garage. I'm extremely thankful it's there. I've failed to integrate myself with the hivemind there many times.

ClubRoadster is falling victim to asshattery, but it's still a reasonable community of people. Definately draw on Miata.net for information, click the ads to keep them alive, but look to Roadsterdrift, ClubRoadster, Miataturbo, etc for a sense of community.

bayside blue · 01-26-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomind

this site right here seems to be a pretty good miata forum.

very true, i had two of them myself

01-24-2009, 04:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	What is the best Miata Forum??? Going to be picking up a Miata here shortly for my son that recently turned 16 and try to get him in to Auto-X. I figured there are probably quite a few Miata owners here that could give me the lowdown on the best sites out there. I'd also like to get a hold of all the maintenance manuals etc in .pdf form too if possible. He will of course be doing all the maintenance and mods by his self with supervision by me. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

01-24-2009, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
eleven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 58	Well, the largest and longest running site is The MX-5 Miata Pit Stop: MX-5 Miata.net, chock full of info just stay out of the political forum, the mods shoot down 75% of the posts, not much freedom of speech there (maybe just my experience . Redirecting... is a typically younger group. If m.net is the 'establishment', cr.net is the 'anti-establishment'. They love poking each other. But cr.net is a nice break from the seriousness of m.net. Then there are a myriad of smaller sites and forum more specific to the particular need whether it be specmiata, forced induction, autox, etc. All are good. HTH __________________ Stripped 02 » A/C, heat, interior, window, top delete » 15x9 6UL » NT01 » AFCO's and a Moto-Lita (a must have IMO)

01-24-2009, 06:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
tabajay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KSA Posts: 278	Good to know: Mazda Parts from Good-Win Racing - Mazda Performance Specialists __________________ 2007 BMW 116i 2007 Club Car Precedent i2

01-24-2009, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Noble Punch and Pie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monterey, California/Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 1,157	Miata.net has the most info on the car without question, the garage section at the upper left would be comparable to the "Uber thread" here on LT. Forum.miata.net is generally regarded the miata forum. The Goodwin site looks good as well but I haven't spent much time there personally. I did meet him (Brian Goodwin) several years ago and chatted with him for a while as well as ride as a passenger in his car at a track day at Laguna Seca. He is an EXCELLENT driver and seems like a class act. If you haven't driven a properly set up Miata it will amaze you what those little cars will do. Good luck. Noble __________________ Astronomy is looking up.

01-24-2009, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	Thanks for the great sites... Now to get him hooked on something other than drifting. It's huge here (I live in the land of drifting) and all of his friends are in to it etc... Hopefully he'll get that actually driving the car threw cones is more fun that smashing in to curbs and trees. Also a question for Nobile. What field of astronomy are you in to? I have a great love for Space and all that is out there and have a theory on planet formation I've never seen brought up in any documentaries. It would help solve some of the issues with current theory's. It is believed that planets form fairly quickly, but all the computer simulated models so far seem to take a lot longer than what is seen. I think my idea would speed things up a lot since it isn't based solely on the accumulation of particles due to gravity. I'd love to discuss it with somebody in that field if possible. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

01-25-2009, 07:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
bayside blue Registered Loser Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: seabrook, nh Posts: 589	+1 for miata.net.....and since hes younger send him to miataturbo.net, most of the users make their own kit and maybe he can learn how to do it and build his own car. oh and post up some pics of this miata when you get it. im sure we all want to see it! __________________ Today, I was talking to my parents about feeling insecure with my "beach body" as Spring Break keeps getting closer and closer. My dad proceeded to warn me by saying, "Don't wear a gray swimsuit. People will try to roll you back into the ocean".

01-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Noble Punch and Pie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monterey, California/Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 1,157	Astronomy has been a fascination of mine for as long as I can remember but it is only a hobby for me, my line of work is as about as far from astronomy as one can get. This would make a great topic in the "other" section. You may want to get in touch with the LT member who goes by Skyvue here, he seems very knowledgeable on the topic. Noble __________________ Astronomy is looking up.

01-25-2009, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	It's been said, but Miata.net has the most active and knowledgeable folks. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

01-25-2009, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
MightyMike Legend in my own mind Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 833 Images: 9	Flyin' Miata Lots of goodies to make a Miata a track star as well as haul ass... There is a forum buried somewhere within the website. Flyin' Miata 1 800 FLY MX5s __________________ 06 ST Elise 02 SLK32 AMG BWR Supercharged w/CharlieX tune, Borla Exhaust, OCC, ACT XTSS Clutch, Zeitronix A/F Meter, LETSLA, Manly Mounts, RTD Brace, ReVerie Diffuser, Scoops, Side Skirts, & Shifter Ball, Forcefed Spoiler, & a bunch of other stuff Last edited by MightyMike : 01-25-2009 at 09:29 AM. Reason: forgot something :)

01-25-2009, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
keinayo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 779	If you plan on going forced induction, or just some mods, you can also go to miataturbo.net. lot's of technical information there.

01-25-2009, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
evomind J. Caesar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicagoland Posts: 5,406	this site right here seems to be a pretty good miata forum. __________________ Vati. C6 ZO6. THE OBITS, YO! KEEP CRYIN! WHAA! REDNECK = PERSON WHO LIVES IN A DUMP BUT DRIVES AN ELISE! I never played by the rules, and I never really cared My nasty reputation takes me everywhere It is admitted by all that he was much addicted to women, as well as very expensive in his intrigues with them, and that he debauched many ladies of the highest quality; among whom were Posthumia, the wife of Servius Sulpicius; and Lollia, the wife of Aulus Gabinius.

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