r/MiataNC

Hey everyone!

I’ve been getting super into 3D printing lately and realized it’s basically a superpower for filling in the blanks on our cars. I’ve been cooking up a few things for mine and wanted to see what kind of custom stuff you all have printed!

Are any of you guys designing or printing your own interior mods, fixes, or fun little accessories? Drop some pictures or ideas of what you've made, I'd love to see them!

It’s abit scruffy but what can ya do 🤷

NC time. My summer drive. The NC2 2010 GT. 6 speed manual. No mods. I like really like this package.

The PRHT is convenient. The comforts of having cup holders on each door, a glove box, heated seats, air conditioner, leather seats, Limited Slip, keyless entry, to the bargain $ price point of this roadster Miata.

Old girl is coming up on 18! 206k miles and going strong

DIY interior cosmetic upgrade

Hi all,

I was planning to replace the coolant expansion tank on my NC and bought the IL Motorsport one, thinking it would be pretty similar to the Moroso tank.

When it arrived, though, I noticed it doesn’t have a sight glass / level window to check the coolant level, which seems a bit of a hassle.

Is this still considered a good upgrade? And is the installation doable DIY?

I’m planning a roughly 1,000 km road trip soon, so I’m wondering whether it’s a good idea to replace the tank before leaving, or if I should avoid touching the cooling system right before a trip (maybe the original one is not too chewed up).

I’ll post photos of both the new and old tank.

Thanks!

Anyone tried using these premade soft top replacements off eBay? Are they any good? Worth the money?

Hey yall,

after the heatwave I wanted to check the fan fuse as my boat ran pretty hot. After mindlessly pulling fuses, the idle was super rough and took a few swings to settle to a stable rpm, including dipping to 500.

So I tried disconnecting the battery to reset everything and start fresh. Still not good after a few days.

But I noticed an issue with my positive battery post as the last guy bent it while tightening (it was me...). Couldn't be tightened any more but still was loose enough to pull up with your fingers.

I fortunately have had the opportunity to crimp a new terminal at work. After which I remembered there is a thing to do after the ecu reset.

Ignition on, pressing the gas pedal fully and coming off fully three times.

That teaches the throttle body its positions.

That was it, significant improvement right away with only a little rpm swinging.

Just wanted to share,

pics of the new post for yall as well:

i don’t remember seeing this when i got into my car but noticed it right under my foot when getting out. is it from my clutch, if so what is it? am i screwed?

edit: resolved. part ordered. will see if i can fix it myself when it arrives. seems simple enough

Any idea what this noise might be? Engine rattle, on start up and can still hear it when driving.

Not sure how clear it is in the video

Thanks