Mazda is personally my favorite car company. I have a 2021 Mazda 3 which is just quality. The Miata is a great little car... I'm 6'3" so it's a little small for me, but I loved driving one when I had a chancr.
I wonder if one of those were equipped with solar panels on the wings and an electric motor . If it could be designed to fly from Paris to the U.S. That would be quite a feat. With a human pilot.
@@StevenSmith-pt8rz idk thats pretty far and you would also need to consider night time and if clouds are gonna cover up the sun i just dont think it would be efficient enough
When a vehicle sits the valves and rings may be rusted or stuck so compression may be low. Sometimes squirting some oil in the spark plug holes will help seal the rings and bring up compression. Cool little car!
Yeah, every gauge reads different and they were all within 5% of each other on his gauge AND he had spark. It didn't pop even once… Definitely fuel related at this point. These guys make a ton of money. (And the earn it) They should buy a Snap-On compression tester just for show. Lol.
@@StormsparkPegasus Stuck valves will cause no compression, but yes valves rings etc will all not be working as they were suppose two, Even with low compression you should be able to start the car if there is fuel and spark. I believe in this instance it is fuel related. Compression should build up and stabilize once the engine is running for a bit. Also I had injectors stuck on a car that stood for a long time. Out of the four only two worked but after a few minutes all came back to life.
i bought a 2001 Miata soft top convertible, from an elderly woman who bought it originally with her husband, who by them had been deceased for 10 years. She stored it every winter and drove it only in the summer and fall and it was in mint condition with only 15,000km (up here in Canada). It was this beautiful light blue/purple hew colour and I paid $10,000 dollars for it and then sold it 3 years later for the same amount.Would only sell it to someone who LOVED the car and would not drive it in the winter...pinky promise....I wonder today how the car is doing. You guys did an awesome job on this miata and that girl will just fall in love with it all over again. GUARANTEED !!
Love Mazda's abbreviations for their cars. The RX series of Mazda sports cars, like the Rx7 and Rx8 stands for Rotary Experimental, then project number. Mazda's newer CX line of cars stands for Crossover Sport!
You should show removing the wheels and cleaning the inside of the rims and brakes. Also the intake vents and cabin air filter areas where critters like to nest. The areas that no other channels seem to show. I dont know if you have to keep your videos within a certain time frame but the more detail the better. Teaches everyone what to look for and how to do a complete job. Thanks, keep up the great work
@@Arpan_akmit’s really dirty but no rust spots it’s pretty great bought it from a lady got it running sraight away and got a trailer and stored it at my friends house been sitting over 30 years I do drive not leaglely live about 4 hours away from them so I’m gonna email them thx for the support hope to be one of the youngest ppls car they detail I’m 15 I just didn’t know cause theirs been a few mustangs on this channel
I'm an original owner of a bone stock 1987 Scirocco 16V u.s spec with huge park bench bumpers and alloy Teardrop wheels. It's really dirty with blown head gasket and needs a new Bosch KE jetronic ECU. It's just sitting in a storage here in Milpitas, Ca. for 10 years. I never got around to get it back on the road again and I also find it very difficult to get rid of it, since I've had it when I was 18 years old back in the good ol' ❤80's
Who ever repainted that car did an awesome job. The bottom of sections the doors and the rocker panels had an orange peel finish from the factory. Yes Mazda still makes the car. It is the most successful sports car in the history of cars. I currently own a 2023 MX-5. I'm currently rebuilding the engine in a 95 MX-5 that sat for many years. The coolant became rusty water and the engine block has to be boiled. Nice work guys!
That's what I was taught in auto body class too, that you lay on the clear coat thick on the bottom of the doors. You can't see it unless you're on your knees with your face upt to it. I think a lot of people see that and think they were being lazy, when it's the opposite.
I drove a 1995 Miata that I bought brand new when I was living in Miami Beach. I remember I paid $198.95 a month. Best little car I ever owned. White with black interior, and speakers in the headrests.. Never had a moment's trouble. Riding around in high gear, drop shifting and take off! I miss that car!! Whenever I visited my mother, she used to say that it spruced up the neighborhood. I miss that car!! 3 years of fun in the sun!! Today they call them the MX-5
Great story! My friend has 2nd generation of mx5 and its also really fun to drive and btw the name of the model is basically mx-5. The name "miata" was only in US, rest of the world calls it mx5 and also in japan the 1st generation was named Eunos
I had the pleasure of driving several of them when new when I worked for Enterprise. They were fantastic! One of the best features was being able to reach back and grab the top and pull it up and over and clip clip! You could do it at a stoplight at the first sign of rain. They had excellent handling and were very brisk performers. They really brought back the simple and fun aspects of motoring. Whoever painted that one did an excellent job.
I'm a mechanic. My first instinct was the issue is a timing issue. The engine is good, the car is worth investing in to repair it. Have a mobile mechanic or toll the vehicle to a shop to check engine light codes. Inspect timing related parts such as crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and finally the actual timing and timing belt.
They needed to put some two cycle oil into the cylinders to free up the piston rings also would have built back up the compression to get it to fire. It’s a first gen Miata it doesn’t have all the crank sensors you are talking about. Its more analog then all the digitally controlled cars of today.
Belt could jump a tooth, lifters could collapse net letting valve to open properly or rings stuck (fixed with light oil added to cylinders followed by spiritual drive) I had a pleasure to store 91Miata for 6 months until the owner figured out some legal matters. It was a best toy for BPH man! (See my playlist)
I really hope they get that car back in running condition. My first car was almost exactly the same shade of blue, and if I could have that back, looking this good, I'd do whatever I could to make it run for a long time to come!
I’m pretty sure the tire cover isn’t for the tire as much as it is for things that may come in contact with a tire. Especially a new tire that will mark up other things you may have put in the trunk, clothes, luggage etc. Great video as always.
I purchased a red Miata new in 1993. It was my only car for 9 years. I loved it! It was red with tan leather interior and tan convertible top. It looked really sharp. The 93 model was the last year of the 1.6 engine. In 94 they added steel beams inside the doors to meet safety regulations and upped the engine to a 1.8. You mentioned upgrading the stock wheels. Miata had a stock cast aluminum wheel that the higher models had, and that would look pretty sharp without having to go aftermarket.
The OEM seven spoke "daisy" wheels are a very popular option on these first gen Miatas. You're mistaken about there not being affordable cars that are rear wheel drive. The Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is rear wheel drive and in its second generation now. Affordable, four cylinder, rear wheel drive, and like the Miata, is also Japanese (no ragtop though, sorry). Checks all of those boxes. Jason Camissa recently did a video on these cars on the Hagerty channel and the video features the NA Miata's original creator too. Definitely worth watching.
The daisy wheels are making a comeback thru RML. The OEM is the standard 14 inches, but the OEM+ will be 15 inches for those who have already modded the brakes or plan to.
"If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again." Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, is meant to have told his troops this shortly before walloping the English at Bannockburn in 1314. Whilst sitting in a cave watching a spider try to build a web. Its determination inspired him and subsequently his army. Great videos guys. Would love to see you all come to Scotland.
My dad has a first gen MX-5. I can definitely say it's not overhyped, it's such a fun little car to drive around. I learned how to drive a manual with it at 12 years old.
@@W_A_S_D-gm6nkif their experience is anything like mine they probably drove illegally on unpopulated roads or on their own private property. pretty standard in the south, i learned by driving on a massive network of dirt roads at 14 :)
Except the part where they are too time rushed to put a jack stand before reaching under the car. Seriously I've known people who've died that did some *simple* and *quick* like that
@@D0rifto Bought mine for 4k have spent 25k on it so far. Keeps up with everything on the track and it is still my daily.... Miata really is the answer ;-) Drive one for a week and tell me I am wrong!!!!!
@@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench yeah no shit you spent 25k on it, I'm saying it isn't the answer because of how much rust and electrical and mechanical issues, you overpay for a car that is supposed to be a good daily then you get hit in the face with several electrical issues and bodywork issues
Miatas are so much fun because it’s a perfectly balanced little roadster. A car you can easily use “all of”. (More fun to drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow)
What you have just spotted up in the sky (at the begining of the video) is a propeller airplane towing a glider. At a point when got high enough the glider disconnects from rope and continues flying independently. Rope brake point is usually arround 1500-2000ft or higher for safe return altitude. Once disconnected, glider starts climbing higher or just returns to airfield. Otherwise your videos are super cool! You guys are doing a great job on car cleaning and restauration. Congrats on the quality work you are doing! Julian.. from far Hungary 🙂
Ayyyeee, Miata owner here.. Gotta love the car lol, I used to be a hater years ago but I came around😂👌🏽 And the extra mat for the spare tire is to help with rattles. As you saw, there’s very little insulation in the car and things can get a bit noisy😅
I see it's 4 months since this was released but I've only got it now. Firstly it was a GLIDER being towed before release. Secondly the MX5 was what the logical upgrade from an MGB should have been. But as was usual British Leyland had their heads up their asses. You asked about spare wheel covers it was a 70s and 80s thing that was on upmarket cars of the eras. Maybe to keep contents mud free. Maybe just a trick of the lighting but that engine oil looked emulsified. Indicating a failed head gasket. I wouldn't have turned it without some form of lubrication down the bores.
When you have such clean bodies that the owner plans to keep it would be great to do some pt2 follow-up episodes on the progress of getting the car roadworthy again. This Miata would be such a great swap engine candidate.would love to know what they decided.
My wife has 2 miatas, a 99 silver base with automatic trans. and an 04 white LS with 6-speed manual - we love them both. You did a great job on the clean-up. Too bad it has an engine issue.
My wife has a 1991 red Miata she bought brand new before we were married. We still have it. All stock except for a new top with a glass window. Like this couple, ours sat in our garage in Phoenix for several years, twice, without being ran as while we raised our 3 daughters. I used to say I wanted to put a handle on the trunk and use it as a double stroller. It still runs today and only has 119,000 miles on it. And yes, since it has been painted, no reason not to toss those stamped wheels and get some nice custom wheels. But keep the same size/profile. Also, what did you put on the top to help preserve it?
i definitely wouldn't call the Miata overrated by any means. they're fantastic cars. it's the perfect sports car for somebody who really doesn't care about numbers on a piece of paper but more for the driving experience. as for the wheels you're asking if we would change them I would definitely get rid of those steelies which are stock and replace them with the OEM "daisies" at the very least. these cars are very sensitive to unsprung weight so I would at least grab a set of Konig hypergrams or RPF1s if you were going aftermarket.
I love a Miata. Even at 6'2" the car just fits like they made it for me. Not super fast, but great fun. Since the car is already not stock, having had a colour change, I would move to a nice 15 inch alloy wheel. Nothing stupidly large, but a little dressier.
ND Miatas are the newest iteration, and they're keeping the spirit alive as far as Miata experience goes. But prices are definitely way higher than they used to be!
Actually, when adjusted for inflation, the fourth gen Miatas actually came out cheaper than the first gen Miata's MSRP. That's an amazing statement on how well Mazda has kept this car affordable.
Hey guys, love the channel. Look forward every Saturday morning to seeing the next disaster detail. After a great kickoff, I haven’t heard you all mention Puro on a video in weeks. I can’t even remember the last one (summer heat brain!). But I think it is really important for you to mention the products that you make, knowing all the hard work that goes into them. Keep up the great work!
I bought a 91 for missus. Bought a hardtop for it too. I have some very fast cars but this is a blast to drive I paid 500 for the top. Now I see them go aa high aa 2500! I was lucky!
Hi my brothers...❤❤❤❤Luv urs stuff all the way from SA...I had a similar almost 100% identical scenario with that type car...showing consistent psi on cylinders and a fowl empty gas tank..I first removed fuel filter..cranked her up direct ..started one shot then I replaced the online fuel filter car performed gud as new❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉Just a small heads up to tell those owners before mechanic can even remove head gasket my bros❤❤❤❤❤
Great job mate. I have this very old dirty beetle car. I tried to keep it clean. I post videos on TikTok not mostly sometimes I do need you to clean my beetle car. It’s like super old like 17 years old.
Iconic little fun things that proved you could enjoy cruising with little horsepower. They are starting to gain value on the used market because there's just nothing like it produced today. Some are even giving them the electrification treatment & I think it's smart because they are made for short trips.
I drive a 2018. It’s within 100 pounds of the original, but it’s about 151 hp. The new one is 181 hp. They now start at around $30,000, which isn’t much different, adjusted for inflation. They’re also incredibly reliable, and get great mileage. The MX-5 is the corporate name. It’s a Miata in the US, a roadster in some markets, and a Eunos in others. Some countries actually use the MX-5 name, and my 2018 only says MX-5 on the back, though Miata is still on the owner’s manual.
its MX-5 in Australia, right hand drive of course. My brother has a red 2017 model. No more pop-up headlights (bad for pedhestrians I think) but still looks cool and you can flick the stubby little gear stick with one finger.
I have owned 5 1st gen Miatas (along with several Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs and many other things) and they are fantastic cars. I love them. Fun to drive and very reliable. The only issue with the 90 model is the short crankshaft issue. The crankshaft is not long enough to be flush with the crankshaft pully and the bolt that holds it on can loosen up and cause the pully to get wallered out. I love them. To answer your 2nd question, get rid of those steel rims. There are several factory Miata rims that look great on them and the 4x100 bolt pattern makes it a common size.
Glider and tow plane from Harris Hill which is nearby where you picked up the car. Big Flats...Horseheads, Elmira area. Harris Hill has a Soaring museum as well. The Harris Hill overlook has been a favorite "parking spot" for decades! Too bad it wouldn't start....needs wheels too!
I’ve got a pre production 1989 (1990 model year technically) Mazda Miata MX-5! One of the first 500 in the United States! I have all the original paper work, window sticker, pre delivery inspection sheet, and 2 sick Polaroids of the car the day it was delivered! The car is mint and it’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned to this day! Also for the leather cover for the spare tire, I believe its purpose is to protect stuff in the trunk from rubbing on the tire and getting stained or dirty.
I’ve had many fun cars and now I own a 99 Miata and it’s like driving a legal go cart on the road and puts a smile on my face. It’s fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
that would be a glider being towed by a plane with an engine to get gliders in the sky they have to be pulled up by another plane, theyre then released and glide for up to a few hours, its pretty fantastic. i had the honour of getting to ride in one, its pretty quiet and a pretty surreal experience
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Oh and btw, the Miata is NOT an over rated car. It gets spoken about postively because it is a great driving car.
Great track cars, especially when learning to drive on a track.
I recently drove my friends Lotus Evora supercharged 350 hp, very fast mid engine ,excellent handling car, but I prefer my 93 Miata 1.6 L
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i own a 94 miata
Mazda is personally my favorite car company. I have a 2021 Mazda 3 which is just quality. The Miata is a great little car... I'm 6'3" so it's a little small for me, but I loved driving one when I had a chancr.
Miata Is Always The Answer
That was a glider being towed into the sky very cool 😎 👌
that very common here in sweden 😄I live close to a small airport so i se this kind s planes almost every week 🙂
Common in germany, too. My kids know what it is. It is very impressive.
I wonder if one of those were equipped with solar panels on the wings and an electric motor . If it could be designed to fly from Paris to the U.S. That would be quite a feat. With a human pilot.
@@StevenSmith-pt8rz idk thats pretty far and you would also need to consider night time and if clouds are gonna cover up the sun i just dont think it would be efficient enough
@@tobiasskoog5422 fellow swede :D
Thanks for the update on Frank. I know we only just met him, but I feel like we'd known him for years. 😪 RIP Frank. 🕊
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When a vehicle sits the valves and rings may be rusted or stuck so compression may be low. Sometimes squirting some oil in the spark plug holes will help seal the rings and bring up compression. Cool little car!
Also after a few years the fuel pump tends to get varnished and do not work.
Yeah, every gauge reads different and they were all within 5% of each other on his gauge AND he had spark. It didn't pop even once… Definitely fuel related at this point. These guys make a ton of money. (And the earn it) They should buy a Snap-On compression tester just for show. Lol.
lol that's literally how i got my old camry back and running after 4 years of sitting outside
@@JJSmith1100 Right, but a bad fuel pump wouldn't cause low compression. Stuck valves absolutely would though.
@@StormsparkPegasus Stuck valves will cause no compression, but yes valves rings etc will all not be working as they were suppose two, Even with low compression you should be able to start the car if there is fuel and spark. I believe in this instance it is fuel related. Compression should build up and stabilize once the engine is running for a bit. Also I had injectors stuck on a car that stood for a long time. Out of the four only two worked but after a few minutes all came back to life.
i bought a 2001 Miata soft top convertible, from an elderly woman who bought it originally with her husband, who by them had been deceased for 10 years. She stored it every winter and drove it only in the summer and fall and it was in mint condition with only 15,000km (up here in Canada). It was this beautiful light blue/purple hew colour and I paid $10,000 dollars for it and then sold it 3 years later for the same amount.Would only sell it to someone who LOVED the car and would not drive it in the winter...pinky promise....I wonder today how the car is doing. You guys did an awesome job on this miata and that girl will just fall in love with it all over again. GUARANTEED !!
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MX-5 stands for Mazda Experiment and project number 5.
Love Mazda's abbreviations for their cars. The RX series of Mazda sports cars, like the Rx7 and Rx8 stands for Rotary Experimental, then project number. Mazda's newer CX line of cars stands for Crossover Sport!
@@Corinthiax7 They also had a car called the GLC stood for "Great Little Car" or "Good" I cant remember witch.
You should show removing the wheels and cleaning the inside of the rims and brakes. Also the intake vents and cabin air filter areas where critters like to nest. The areas that no other channels seem to show. I dont know if you have to keep your videos within a certain time frame but the more detail the better. Teaches everyone what to look for and how to do a complete job. Thanks, keep up the great work
Yeah, they didn't do enough
Ammo NYC does inside the rims. But he also only does super high end cars.
is a miata a good first car?
It's my first car and honestly kinda regret it, wish I got something bigger like a soarer as I'm 6'0 and the steering wheel is close to my knees
Yessir
"Miata is always the answer."
Best for first car
Is fun to driver
1:15 thats a glider being towed into the sky nice airplane find :)
Just about to say that
in Poland is every day event xd maybe in europe is normal but not in the USA.
I have a old 69 mustang at my freinds house I own it maybe u guys could clean detail it if this comment gets enough likes I’ll email them or dm them
2:24 hope it helps to contact them!
I want to buy it for a project. Which state are you located?
@@Arpan_akmit’s really dirty but no rust spots it’s pretty great bought it from a lady got it running sraight away and got a trailer and stored it at my friends house been sitting over 30 years I do drive not leaglely live about 4 hours away from them so I’m gonna email them thx for the support hope to be one of the youngest ppls car they detail I’m 15 I just didn’t know cause theirs been a few mustangs on this channel
I'm an original owner of a bone stock 1987 Scirocco 16V u.s spec with huge park bench bumpers and alloy Teardrop wheels. It's really dirty with blown head gasket and needs a new Bosch KE jetronic ECU. It's just sitting in a storage here in Milpitas, Ca. for 10 years. I never got around to get it back on the road again and I also find it very difficult to get rid of it, since I've had it when I was 18 years old back in the good ol' ❤80's
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Who ever repainted that car did an awesome job. The bottom of sections the doors and the rocker panels had an orange peel finish from the factory. Yes Mazda still makes the car. It is the most successful sports car in the history of cars. I currently own a 2023 MX-5. I'm currently rebuilding the engine in a 95 MX-5 that sat for many years. The coolant became rusty water and the engine block has to be boiled. Nice work guys!
That's what I was taught in auto body class too, that you lay on the clear coat thick on the bottom of the doors. You can't see it unless you're on your knees with your face upt to it. I think a lot of people see that and think they were being lazy, when it's the opposite.
@@lkajiess That is a factory color.
My brother had Mazda Rx 7 which is a step above the Miata size wise. He loved it. Cream with brown leather interior. COOOOOL!!!!!!
As a Miata owner, I thought they were overhyped before I owned one. Now I know they’re not overhyped. It’s my favorite of the cars I’ve owned
Exact same for me
I drove a 1995 Miata that I bought brand new when I was living in Miami Beach. I remember I paid $198.95 a month. Best little car I ever owned. White with black interior, and speakers in the headrests.. Never had a moment's trouble. Riding around in high gear, drop shifting and take off! I miss that car!! Whenever I visited my mother, she used to say that it spruced up the neighborhood. I miss that car!! 3 years of fun in the sun!!
Today they call them the MX-5
Great story! My friend has 2nd generation of mx5 and its also really fun to drive and btw the name of the model is basically mx-5. The name "miata" was only in US, rest of the world calls it mx5 and also in japan the 1st generation was named Eunos
Drop a gear and stay right here!😂 I love Miatas so much. Every single time I see one it makes my day a little better
I had the pleasure of driving several of them when new when I worked for Enterprise. They were fantastic! One of the best features was being able to reach back and grab the top and pull it up and over and clip clip! You could do it at a stoplight at the first sign of rain. They had excellent handling and were very brisk performers. They really brought back the simple and fun aspects of motoring. Whoever painted that one did an excellent job.
I'm a mechanic. My first instinct was the issue is a timing issue.
The engine is good, the car is worth investing in to repair it.
Have a mobile mechanic or toll the vehicle to a shop to check engine light codes. Inspect timing related parts such as crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and finally the actual timing and timing belt.
Thank you!
@@oscarwilde5473 Wouldn't spraying starting fluid into the intake negate any injector issues?
They needed to put some two cycle oil into the cylinders to free up the piston rings also would have built back up the compression to get it to fire. It’s a first gen Miata it doesn’t have all the crank sensors you are talking about. Its more analog then all the digitally controlled cars of today.
@@Tschida2004was thinking marvel mystery oil myself. These guys would be great if they learned some mechanical skills.
Belt could jump a tooth, lifters could collapse net letting valve to open properly or rings stuck (fixed with light oil added to cylinders followed by spiritual drive)
I had a pleasure to store 91Miata for 6 months until the owner figured out some legal matters. It was a best toy for BPH man! (See my playlist)
Great Job!!!!! Loved seeing the Miata Shine!!!!!
Thank for these consistent Saturday uploads! Genuinely look forward to them every time! You guys rock!
I really hope they get that car back in running condition. My first car was almost exactly the same shade of blue, and if I could have that back, looking this good, I'd do whatever I could to make it run for a long time to come!
Gliders maybe near Hammondsport?
Always wanted one, finally got the opportunity to get one and now I have 2. I love them!!! So much fun to drive them around
I’m pretty sure the tire cover isn’t for the tire as much as it is for things that may come in contact with a tire. Especially a new tire that will mark up other things you may have put in the trunk, clothes, luggage etc. Great video as always.
yall delivered as always
Is that a glider in the sky?
We had a few in Western PA, before all the open fields were developed.
Yes it is
It is, it's being towed by a tow plane
I purchased a red Miata new in 1993. It was my only car for 9 years. I loved it!
It was red with tan leather interior and tan convertible top. It looked really sharp. The 93 model was the last year of the 1.6 engine. In 94 they added steel beams inside the doors to meet safety regulations and upped the engine to a 1.8.
You mentioned upgrading the stock wheels. Miata had a stock cast aluminum wheel that the higher models had, and that would look pretty sharp without having to go aftermarket.
Start doing vacuum dumps at the end of the videos
Miatas are fantastic cars. I’ve owned two and they are fun, excellent handling capability and bulletproof.
The OEM seven spoke "daisy" wheels are a very popular option on these first gen Miatas. You're mistaken about there not being affordable cars that are rear wheel drive. The Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is rear wheel drive and in its second generation now. Affordable, four cylinder, rear wheel drive, and like the Miata, is also Japanese (no ragtop though, sorry). Checks all of those boxes. Jason Camissa recently did a video on these cars on the Hagerty channel and the video features the NA Miata's original creator too. Definitely worth watching.
The daisy wheels are making a comeback thru RML. The OEM is the standard 14 inches, but the OEM+ will be 15 inches for those who have already modded the brakes or plan to.
"If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again." Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, is meant to have told his troops this shortly before walloping the English at Bannockburn in 1314.
Whilst sitting in a cave watching a spider try to build a web. Its determination inspired him and subsequently his army.
Great videos guys. Would love to see you all come to Scotland.
My dad has a first gen MX-5. I can definitely say it's not overhyped, it's such a fun little car to drive around. I learned how to drive a manual with it at 12 years old.
you drove at 12? how? you need to be 16 to drive right?
@@W_A_S_D-gm6nk I was on private property
@@W_A_S_D-gm6nkif their experience is anything like mine they probably drove illegally on unpopulated roads or on their own private property. pretty standard in the south, i learned by driving on a massive network of dirt roads at 14 :)
@tuli1350 wow I would defintly do that if I could
@@tuli1350 Yeah I learned how to drive in a field
What I like about detail geek is that he makes it about the car, and not about him. This dude can't help but keep showing his face.
You boys are amazing role models for the value of extra effort and never cutting corners. More vintage Mustangs/Shelbys, please! :)
Except the part where they are too time rushed to put a jack stand before reaching under the car. Seriously I've known people who've died that did some *simple* and *quick* like that
Miata is a perfect Weekend warrior......early summer/fall morning with a coffee some nice yacht rock..
Heaven!!!!!
most likely, there is no oil film in the cylinders for so much downtime, so there is not enough compression, it happens.
I've ALWAYS loved the Miata. Simple, purist genuine.
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I love this car, cheap, unkillable and very fun
Miata owners trying to gaslight themselves into believing that they didnt overspend on a car with mechanical issues and rust:
@@D0rifto Bought mine for 4k have spent 25k on it so far. Keeps up with everything on the track and it is still my daily.... Miata really is the answer ;-) Drive one for a week and tell me I am wrong!!!!!
@@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench yeah no shit you spent 25k on it, I'm saying it isn't the answer because of how much rust and electrical and mechanical issues, you overpay for a car that is supposed to be a good daily then you get hit in the face with several electrical issues and bodywork issues
@@D0riftolucky I’m good with electronics. Rust? I’m in Australia. There is no rust 😊
@@D0rifto You haven't driven a NA have you? ;-)
Excellent!! WOW!!
A little marvel mystery oil in the cylinders overnight it would have started. Just dry rings from sitting.
"Nobody knows what's in it, it's a mystery..."
@@Strenam> bought some last night, they now have full synthetic!!!
I have a 94 completely stock and if need to replace something always oem i love it like this! This is a nice clean up job!
Since the color has been changed I don't see any issue changing wheels
Miatas are so much fun because it’s a perfectly balanced little roadster. A car you can easily use “all of”. (More fun to drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow)
1:10 Btw That Is UAV Killstreak
My first car was a Mazda 323 coupé, from 1996. It was fast, loved It.
Wow, this car looks brand new! Really impressed with your restoration skills!
It's kinda grounding-ly amazing what a bunch of dudes with cleaning supplies can do, great job!
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Nice road trip ! Now Gens let’s get to work , LOL ! 🧼🪣🧽🕷️🐀
L O L !
What you have just spotted up in the sky (at the begining of the video) is a propeller airplane towing a glider. At a point when got high enough the glider disconnects from rope and continues flying independently. Rope brake point is usually arround 1500-2000ft or higher for safe return altitude. Once disconnected, glider starts climbing higher or just returns to airfield. Otherwise your videos are super cool! You guys are doing a great job on car cleaning and restauration. Congrats on the quality work you are doing! Julian.. from far Hungary 🙂
Ayyyeee, Miata owner here.. Gotta love the car lol, I used to be a hater years ago but I came around😂👌🏽
And the extra mat for the spare tire is to help with rattles. As you saw, there’s very little insulation in the car and things can get a bit noisy😅
Okay!! Now that makes a lot more sense. I was just so confused when we were cleaning because if you got a flat tire, it’s just not very practical 😂
I see it's 4 months since this was released but I've only got it now. Firstly it was a GLIDER being towed before release. Secondly the MX5 was what the logical upgrade from an MGB should have been. But as was usual British Leyland had their heads up their asses. You asked about spare wheel covers it was a 70s and 80s thing that was on upmarket cars of the eras. Maybe to keep contents mud free. Maybe just a trick of the lighting but that engine oil looked emulsified. Indicating a failed head gasket. I wouldn't have turned it without some form of lubrication down the bores.
plane with a glider
When you have such clean bodies that the owner plans to keep it would be great to do some pt2 follow-up episodes on the progress of getting the car roadworthy again. This Miata would be such a great swap engine candidate.would love to know what they decided.
AWWW poor Frank! It's sad. I'm sorry.
Rest in paradise, Frank! 🤍
Frank,Now in heaven doing the funky chicken.😂👍
Rip Frank🕊️
This is maybe the best transition from wd
The lil Miata that could 😂
My wife has 2 miatas, a 99 silver base with automatic trans. and an 04 white LS with 6-speed manual - we love them both. You did a great job on the clean-up. Too bad it has an engine issue.
Thank you guys!! Absolutly love it and working on getting it running, again!
My wife has a 1991 red Miata she bought brand new before we were married. We still have it. All stock except for a new top with a glass window. Like this couple, ours sat in our garage in Phoenix for several years, twice, without being ran as while we raised our 3 daughters. I used to say I wanted to put a handle on the trunk and use it as a double stroller. It still runs today and only has 119,000 miles on it.
And yes, since it has been painted, no reason not to toss those stamped wheels and get some nice custom wheels. But keep the same size/profile.
Also, what did you put on the top to help preserve it?
Ahh, you know da way of the Miata! Lmao!
Miata stands for: Miata Is Always The Answer -for those who don't know
Virtually any Mazda is fun af to drive, but a drop top too? I'm 100% jealous. And fly high, Frank. You were a really decent dude. ❤
plane towing a glider. I actually fly gliders here in ks quite fun!
i definitely wouldn't call the Miata overrated by any means. they're fantastic cars. it's the perfect sports car for somebody who really doesn't care about numbers on a piece of paper but more for the driving experience. as for the wheels you're asking if we would change them I would definitely get rid of those steelies which are stock and replace them with the OEM "daisies" at the very least. these cars are very sensitive to unsprung weight so I would at least grab a set of Konig hypergrams or RPF1s if you were going aftermarket.
Mr Koenigsegg has one an NA!!! Yeah really!!!!
REST IN PEACE FRANK 😭
I love a Miata. Even at 6'2" the car just fits like they made it for me. Not super fast, but great fun. Since the car is already not stock, having had a colour change, I would move to a nice 15 inch alloy wheel. Nothing stupidly large, but a little dressier.
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I think Mike and RJ is the coolest there always working so hard 👏 and RJ shids the car TY ❤ y'all love y'all ❤️
1:15 that's a glider being pulled by a a tiny plane to have a little boost before the glider will fly on its own
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Love the custom color, looks awesome with the car!
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I had a Miata. They are like driving go carts as a kid. Very fun.
Under 24 hours
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Man! You guys do a great job! 👌
That's a place towing a Glider
ND Miatas are the newest iteration, and they're keeping the spirit alive as far as Miata experience goes. But prices are definitely way higher than they used to be!
Actually, when adjusted for inflation, the fourth gen Miatas actually came out cheaper than the first gen Miata's MSRP. That's an amazing statement on how well Mazda has kept this car affordable.
Hey guys, love the channel. Look forward every Saturday morning to seeing the next disaster detail.
After a great kickoff, I haven’t heard you all mention Puro on a video in weeks. I can’t even remember the last one (summer heat brain!). But I think it is really important for you to mention the products that you make, knowing all the hard work that goes into them. Keep up the great work!
Check the Chassis Rails for RUST! 👍🏻🏴🇬🇧
I bought a 91 for missus. Bought a hardtop for it too. I have some very fast cars but this is a blast to drive
I paid 500 for the top. Now I see them go aa high aa 2500! I was lucky!
Hi my brothers...❤❤❤❤Luv urs stuff all the way from SA...I had a similar almost 100% identical scenario with that type car...showing consistent psi on cylinders and a fowl empty gas tank..I first removed fuel filter..cranked her up direct ..started one shot then I replaced the online fuel filter car performed gud as new❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉Just a small heads up to tell those owners before mechanic can even remove head gasket my bros❤❤❤❤❤
Really love the colour of this, it came up great. I had my imported Eunos Roadster for 5 years daily driven, it was great 🤩
Aww, poor Frank! R.i.P. Frank!!!
Fantastic Work you Guys.
Great job mate. I have this very old dirty beetle car. I tried to keep it clean. I post videos on TikTok not mostly sometimes I do need you to clean my beetle car. It’s like super old like 17 years old.
I owned a 93 and also a 2012. Loved driving them.
❤❤❤ the color! I wouldn’t mind driving a Miata.
That's awesome, I have the same color and spec, bought it new in '91 and still have it! There were not many silver one's back then
Iconic little fun things that proved you could enjoy cruising with little horsepower. They are starting to gain value on the used market because there's just nothing like it produced today. Some are even giving them the electrification treatment & I think it's smart because they are made for short trips.
The MX-5's are great cars indeed. They're prone to rust, but great fun to drive when cared for.
I drive a 2018. It’s within 100 pounds of the original, but it’s about 151 hp. The new one is 181 hp. They now start at around $30,000, which isn’t much different, adjusted for inflation. They’re also incredibly reliable, and get great mileage.
The MX-5 is the corporate name. It’s a Miata in the US, a roadster in some markets, and a Eunos in others. Some countries actually use the MX-5 name, and my 2018 only says MX-5 on the back, though Miata is still on the owner’s manual.
its MX-5 in Australia, right hand drive of course. My brother has a red 2017 model. No more pop-up headlights (bad for pedhestrians I think) but still looks cool and you can flick the stubby little gear stick with one finger.
I have owned 5 1st gen Miatas (along with several Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs and many other things) and they are fantastic cars. I love them. Fun to drive and very reliable. The only issue with the 90 model is the short crankshaft issue. The crankshaft is not long enough to be flush with the crankshaft pully and the bolt that holds it on can loosen up and cause the pully to get wallered out. I love them.
To answer your 2nd question, get rid of those steel rims. There are several factory Miata rims that look great on them and the 4x100 bolt pattern makes it a common size.
I have one from 1992 same model in silver. 1.6 with manual transmission JDM. Love it!
Glider and tow plane from Harris Hill which is nearby where you picked up the car. Big Flats...Horseheads, Elmira area. Harris Hill has a Soaring museum as well. The Harris Hill overlook has been a favorite "parking spot" for decades! Too bad it wouldn't start....needs wheels too!
I would love a miata, and I don't really care what year it is. I would love the mx-5, tho
I have a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club. It's a great little car for cruising through the hills!
7:28 7:28 Glider and a Tow Plane, very cool. Don't see them very often. Used to be pretty popular in the 70s.
Love the car, just not much room for a sound system. Keep up the great work, love the vids 🤙
I’ve got a pre production 1989 (1990 model year technically) Mazda Miata MX-5! One of the first 500 in the United States! I have all the original paper work, window sticker, pre delivery inspection sheet, and 2 sick Polaroids of the car the day it was delivered! The car is mint and it’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned to this day!
Also for the leather cover for the spare tire, I believe its purpose is to protect stuff in the trunk from rubbing on the tire and getting stained or dirty.
I’ve had many fun cars and now I own a 99 Miata and it’s like driving a legal go cart on the road and puts a smile on my face. It’s fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
Miata is always the answer!
that would be a glider being towed by a plane with an engine
to get gliders in the sky they have to be pulled up by another plane, theyre then released and glide for up to a few hours, its pretty fantastic. i had the honour of getting to ride in one, its pretty quiet and a pretty surreal experience