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Richard Buck
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How to Unblock MX-5 (Miata) Internal Roof Drains
An essential part of looking after your MX-5 (Mk 1 to Mk 3.5, and I guess Mk 4 too?) is to keep the internal roof drains running freely. A blockage will mean your boot will get wet, as will the footwells under the seats.
Trombone cleaners SHOULD NOT BE USED! If you have gotten one stuck, this video includes a tip which may help you get it out.
Trombone cleaners SHOULD NOT BE USED! If you have gotten one stuck, this video includes a tip which may help you get it out.
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Mazda MX-5 Mark 3 (Miata NC) Buyers Guide
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Some tips for those looking to buy a mark 3 MX-5 (Miata NC) - new owners may find it useful too. CORRECTION: It seems the 1.8 does have DSC! 👍 Links: How to unblock the internal roof drain? ruclips.net/video/mPIAplN7i_g/видео.html To remove the sun visor - I'd make sure you close all the doors and windows, and spread out a white sheet inside, just in case any of the fasteners ping off; makes th...
Harrop Woods
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Shot on a Canon 70D using Magic Lantern Raw Video. Canon 18-135mm STM lens. Music: Rêverie by Claude Debussy
Fix the flappy center console cup holder lid in your Mazdz MX-5 NC (Mark 3)
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Learn how to fix the catch mechanism in the center console cup holder lid of your MX-5 NC/Mk3 in a jiffy!
The Apotheosis of Sarah White
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A short movie shot in Cheshire, UK. Shot on a Canon 6D, all daylight scenes using a vintage 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar.
They Live to Love You...
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Shot on location at Scrivener's Books and Bookbinding, Buxton.
This video is amazing. Its all it needs to be
Where is the flap? Is it visible? Half way down the pipe? No video explains this
It’s not visible. You can just about see the hole but the flap is a few centimetres down it so that’s completely invisible.
@RichardBuckMovies so the flap isn't near where it drains out, but a couple inches from the entrance hole? Thx for reply
@@jumpninthedarkalley You got it. 🤙
Thank you 👍
Wow that is such a brilliant idea. Much appreciated!
I can underline every statement in this video. Selling my NC1 in 2020 was a big mistake. My NBFL has far more problems with rust. Very good review made in a great minimalistic way. Thanks a lot.
A 2.0 Sport will be my choice
0:51 i came
Ive had a few convertibles over 20 odd years, when they get condensation in the roof, Ive always treated the roof with Autoglym soft top cleaner and preserver. Thats always fixed it. Need to do it every year.
One of the best east going plain English cheerful reviews in my 45 years I have been into cars. Hoping to get one for sure next summer. Thanks for the video. I hope to see links or other video on upkeep and supplies for Miata ❤
Can you help me buy a Mazda MX-5 Mark 3.
If you wreck the car at 30 mph its not lack of traction control that is the problem.
Dude.. that was real good.. grats!!
Your the best that was brilant.👍
Does buying a Roof protector help with this? its like a car cover but fitted to for the roof only.
I had one of those exact things! It didn’t really help and was a pain in the wind as it would rise up and flap around. It also stopped it drying out. It was just a pain!
That's the neatest fix I've seen. Saved soooo much time. Thanks.
We've just bought our 4th Mx5... three mk 1 and now a mk 3 (our most recent mk1 sold to our motor engineer's son)... We have fabric seats... but I would recommend someone clever with a sewing machine to make som fabric covers for the leather seats... don't buy commercial...all the fabric manuf set covers I've seen in recent years have been rubbish
I’m looking at a 2007 and 2011 hard top grand touring for about the same money. The 07 has 120k miles the 11 has 150k. Both appear to be well taken care of yet the 07 has 2 different types of tires on it. Any differences besides the front fascia between these cars? Do these cars have seat height adjustment and tilt steering? Loved your review. Very helpful.
The 2011 will be the NC2 (aka Mk 3.5), introduced in 2008 and widely regarded as the better car thanks to tuning to steering, suspension and gearbox. That's a lot of miles though - I think I'd hold on for a lower milage model... My NC1 had adjustable steering angle but the seats had no height adjustment.
Thank you for the quick reply. I agree the 2011 has high milage but I think that’s also the reason it is within my price range. The way I was sort of looking at it is that a 2011 with 150k miles is probably a better car than the countless NA and NB models I see for the same price with the same mileage. Supposedly these Miatas are very reliable. I’m looking for under $8000 and it’s rare to see NC in this price range. I search the entire US market for them. I’m not sure how the cars compare in price in the UK vs the US; but the Miatas seem to be low enough priced yet also retaining good value if that makes sense. This would be a second car for me and I’d probably only drive it 1000 miles per year at most. I appreciate your insights. I can tell you’re very knowledgable about these cars.
@@treeskier802 If I were you, in the USA with good weather and dry roads I would buy an NB over an NC every day of the week! It's a much better car. Over here in the UK they rust like crazy and as I mention in the video are a bit sketchy to drive much of the year given the wet and slippy state of our roads. Don't get me wrong the NC is also great but in the right climate the NB is just wonderful. Best of luck with your search anyways!
Why do you prefer the NB over the NC? I wish it were true that I lived in a warmer climate than you-but I’m afraid to report that where. I live weather conditions are worse. I’ll only be alone to use a Miata from May thru October. But I’m shopping for them in states where the weather is good so they are more abundant and. In better condition. I think the added safety features the NC has and the ability to get a power hardtop have swayed me to that generation. Slightly bigger engine too.
@@treeskier802The NC is a great car but the NB is like riding a dragon! I had the 1.6 NB and the 2.0 NC - the NB felt quicker, more nimble, better steering, better gearbox, in every way a better, more special car. The sense of connection was just wonderful. The NC doesn't match it. However if you're in a shitty weather climate the hardtop NC is an excellent choice. 🤙
This is by far the best review of NC I have seen. No stupid music, no crazy driving just chat about the car.
Thanks! 🤙
I got my 1.8 ltr mk3 in January and it's a wonderful car to drive. I only really use it for my commute (no motorways) and the MPG is better than most cars I've owned. I think, if you stay below that 3200ish revs (what is that? there's no turbo, lol) it barely uses any fuel.
This guys is nuts if he thinks an inline 4 is not fiel efficient!
Sodium Percarbonate is good for cleaning moss on hoods
Genius! Thank you for sharing!
Oh this is huge haha. Most annoying thing in my car right now. Thank you!
Alternatively, save one with rusty fenders and get a fender kit.
Great video very informative 👍
Do yourself a favour and get a good look under the car. If its not too rusty get it cleaned up and protected if you want to keep the thing. The actual likely hood is half ya sub frame and sills are already gone 😅
I'm looking to buy one this weekend, found your vid randomly after searching lots, first thing I spotted though was the church, I'm in Macc! Great vid, v helpful. Might need to ask you where to get it serviced locally if you can recommend anywhere that knows an MX5.
Ha ha well spotted! I just used my regular service mechanic - I don’t think there’s anything especially exotic in the Mx5…best of luck with your search! 🤙
Great informative video 👍
I don't own a Miata yet but plan to get one when I retire in a couple of years time. Can't afford the newer models so my target is a 2014-2015 NC. Your tips are so useful when I'm ready to get one for myself.
Sounds like a great plan - roll on retirement! 😁🤙
@@RichardBuckMovies Thanks.
Mr. Buck....I concur wholeheartedly. My 08 Grand Touring MX-5 NC is the coolest roadster I've ever owned, and I've had a few. The camel-colored leather is very supportive and comfortable even on long trips, 169 hp matched to the 6-speed transmission is a short-throw (but tightly geared shift pattern) delight to row as you wind along, sink & rise on mountain roads. The weight of this car is minimal and power/weight ratio allows plenty of acceleration, but, and this seems odd, if your mood is slow & go, shift into 4th, turn on the cruise and you can stay at that exact speed with no lugging, in fact smooth as glass, sticking right at the speed you set...it's a "torque" thing. The handling on the MX-5 is not too far from incredible, 5th gear thru those 35 mph curves at 55-60 mph with the flickability of a motorcycle, in fact, being a motorcycle rider all my life, from 17-18 to 71 currently ) I bought my MX-5 with bike thrills on 4-wheels, and so far I couldn't be happier.
It's an incredible machine - great to hear your thoughts! 😎 Camel-coloured leather...NICE! 🤙
Just moved to Florida and need a car. Would this be a great daily driver or should I look somewhere else?
When the weather is good it's a joy to drive - I'd drive it everyday! But maybe consider cloth seats in that climate! 🤣🤙
The NC seems to be more thirsty than the ND. I get over 40mpg from my 2.0 2015 Sport Nav.
Love your review best one if seen❤
Thanks John! 🤙
Perfect mod that takes 5 seconds to fix
Great delivery!
Thanks! 🤙
Very good Video.
Emiko in japan means smiling child.
I have a little Japanese girl friend I named Emiko she is an Mazda mx5 NC.😆
i have mk 3 1.8 with tracktion controle
Do you think the BMW 318i is a good competitor versus this Miata?
I’ve never driven a BMW so can’t comment on the experience. When it comes to affordability and reliability however I’d always choose Japanese over German manufacturing.
I managed to pull the trombone wire right through and out the other end, a lot of muck fell out. Now I have OCD and keep the hood clean & covered when parked up. No more soggy swamp carpets !! 😆
Changing my MX5 (NC3) soft top for a hard top version as I have had enough of the freezing u.k winter frost, makes it no fun at all with drops of water condensation inside the roof even with it covered over. And hopefully no water entering behind the seats.
Winter is hell for convertible owners! How great would it be to have a garage?! 🤙
Bet go-kart I’ve ever had…
I can confirm its quite efficient, 30-40 is bad? LOL
bro i need this bruh shifting gears always hurt my elbows
I agree about how tactile the MX5 NC is; I can't agree with the NA/NB enthusiasts who slate it. Lucky for me, I live in Western Australia, so no rust and not much rain. You were dead-on about those leather seats; when it's pushing 40 degrees here, the roof goes up or you end up sweating like Jeremy Beadle in a glove shop. The Peak District is one of the best places in the country to enjoy an MX5; I used to drive over from Manchester at weekends just get the most of out of my M3 when I lived there.
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describing a 30 mpg vehicle as "not fuel efficient" is definitely a major difference between US and UK car enthusiasts lol
Worth noting that US MPG and UK MPG are different units. To convert, multiply the UK figure by ⅚ (which would give 24 in this case)
@@dielaughing73 Don't get some of these MPGs I have a 2102 soft top 5 speed and a 2012 PRHT 6 speed both 2.0 LSD DSC and both under 8K miles on normal driving mixed town and country I get 40 to 45 best with the soft top 1mpg better overall I prefer the 5 speed box over the 6 speed, and the soft top is no more noticeable for noise than the hard top in actual use, The hard top does not feel as nimble or accelerate as quick as the soft top. the hard top is more of a sports cruiser whereas the soft top is the better sports car. Also the soft top seems to absorb the bumps better (more compliant) but does not have the bilstein suspension the hard top has As I have both I notice the difference between them, It really surprised me as I did not think I would find much between them, Each has its own character but both are great I got both for the same price as a new ND and was the best decision I ever made. 2009 onwards they had all the improvements over the NC1 mainly to engine and suspension, the engine mods cured the oil problem and got stronger rods crank and pistons best go for the NC2 2009 onwards.
@@dielaughing73how are they different? do they use different miles or different gallons?
@@jubjub1286 Good point. A mile is the same but a UK gallon is different from a US gallon
I hear 30 and think wow hybrid numbers. Considering my 5.7 ram... lol. My NB gets 20 pretty much no matter what
Saviour
Came to your channel for the Miata content and loved watching this little film. cheers
Thanks very much! 😀
god tier thank you so much