[MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 10

[Charles Kyle]

Thanks for the insights, Folks!

On Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM <mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:

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> Today's Topics:
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>    1. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 9 (Bill Keksz)
>    2. Re: NA suspension rebuild (Bryan Blackwell)
>    3. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 9 (DREW KITTEL)
>    4. 9/28 Mikey & Mel's Cruise In (E. Lee)
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> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:51:15 -0400
> From: Bill Keksz <billkeksz at gmail.com>
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> Are the OEM Showas still available? Heck, back in the day, they were
> generally regarded to be toast at 30k miles.
> My rear shocks were done at 13k miles on my first ?97.
> Good replacements are available from Koni (Str.t or the new Special
> Active), KYB, and others. New softer bumpstops would also be a good idea.
> Check everything for corrosion first though?
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:22:09 -0400
> From: Charles Kyle <deke.kyle at gmail.com>
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> > Folks,
> >
> > First, that was a great get-together  on Sunday.  A really fine bunch of
> > people.
> >
> > Second, I'm considering doing a suspension overhaul on my 1996 NA,
> > including shocks, bushings and tires. I would like to redo it with OEM
> > parts.  The car has about 150,000 miles.  Would this benefit the car,
> which
> > is a daily driver? It's beyond doing Friday at the Track.  Also, can
> anyone
> > suggest a shop to do the work well at a reasonable price?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Chuck Kyle
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> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:14:47 -0400
> From: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
> Cc: deke.kyle at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] NA suspension rebuild
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> Hi Chuck,
>
> It will absolutely improve the car, 30 year old rubber parts at 150k are
> well beyond their service life.  I'd shop around a bit for shocks, there is
> definitely some room for improvement over what was stock, but just having
> all fresh parts, new shocks, and new tires will make the car feel
> considerably better.
>
> --Bryan
>
> > On Sep 25, 2024, at 6:00?AM, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
> >
> > Second, I'm considering doing a suspension overhaul on my 1996 NA,
> > including shocks, bushings and tires. I would like to redo it with OEM
> > parts.  The car has about 150,000 miles.  Would this benefit the car,
> which
> > is a daily driver? It's beyond doing Friday at the Track.  Also, can
> anyone
> > suggest a shop to do the work well at a reasonable price?
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:16:41 -0400
> From: DREW KITTEL <dkittel at verizon.net>
> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 9
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> Regarding a shop for shocks, bushings and tires.  I recently (August) had
> coilovers and tires installed, along with an alignment done at PTuning (I
> worked with Cory Marshall) in Manassas.  They were an earlier
> recommendation I received on the listserv here.  I visited a couple of
> recommended shops and while they were all nice, PTuning quoted lower cost
> and my experience with them was first rate.  As to whether it will benefit
> your car, I suppose each case is it's own - for me replacing the stock
> bilsteins (they were pretty tired after 60k mi) on my 2012 PRHT with
> MeisterR Zetasports transformed the cars handling for spirited daily
> driving.  Well worth the cost/effort.
>
> Good luck
> Drew
>
> > On Sep 25, 2024, at 6:00?AM, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
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> > Today's Topics:
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> >   1. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 8 (Charles Kyle)
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> > Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:22:09 -0400
> > From: Charles Kyle <deke.kyle at gmail.com>
> > To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
> > Subject: Re: [MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 8
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> > Folks,
> >
> > First, that was a great get-together  on Sunday.  A really fine bunch of
> > people.
> >
> > Second, I'm considering doing a suspension overhaul on my 1996 NA,
> > including shocks, bushings and tires. I would like to redo it with OEM
> > parts.  The car has about 150,000 miles.  Would this benefit the car,
> which
> > is a daily driver? It's beyond doing Friday at the Track.  Also, can
> anyone
> > suggest a shop to do the work well at a reasonable price?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Chuck Kyle
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 24, 2024, 6:00 AM <mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Mazda Sports Cars of Washington (MSCW) DC, Social Group List Serve --
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> >> Today's Topics:
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> >>   1. Upcoming NC brake job (discussed at our Picnic on Sunday)
> >>      (Timothy Metzinger)
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> >> Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:43:57 +0000
> >> From: Timothy Metzinger <tim.metzinger at outlook.com>
> >> To: "mscw at lists.mscw1.com" <MSCW at lists.mscw1.com>
> >> Subject: [MSCW list] Upcoming NC brake job (discussed at our Picnic on
> >>        Sunday)
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> >> I regret to say I've forgotten the name of the gentleman with the NC who
> >> was going to do his first brake job on it.  Sir, I have the brake tool
> kit
> >> to force the front pistons back and rotate the rear pistons  to the
> fully
> >> retracted position.  And I've got a M8-1.25 bolt in there too in case
> you
> >> need to pop off a stuck rotor.
> >>
> >> Just send me an email or leave me a message (current email and phone
> >> below) and we can arrange for you to borrow the tool kit.
> >>
> >> Best wishes,
> >> Timothy (Tim) Metzinger
> >> tim.metzinger at outlook.com
> >> 703.963.3015
> >>
> >>
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> >> End of MSCW Digest, Vol 99, Issue 8
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:28:49 +0000 (UTC)
> From: "E. Lee" <elee_8 at yahoo.com>
> To: "mscw at lists.mscw1.com" <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
> Subject: [MSCW list] 9/28 Mikey & Mel's Cruise In
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> Dear MSCW,
> https://www.mikeyandmelscruisein.com/
>
> One of the premier car events in the DMV takes place this Saturday, 9/28,
> from 10 AM-1 PM, Mikey & Mel's Cruise In located in Maple Lawn, MD.? Please
> check their website and/or Facebook page on Thursday to see if the event is
> cancelled or postponed due to weather.? Furthermore, the Maryland Miata
> Club is hosting a short group drive to the event starting at Sherwood High
> School in Olney, MD, gathering at 8:30 AM and departing at 8:45 AM.
>
> This particular car meet happens once a month and only during the spring
> and summer months.? If you've been to Katie's Cars and Coffee or Hunt
> Valley Horsepower, considering giving Mikey & Mel's a try!? It is rather
> impressive in scale and variety.? In fact, Katie's and Hunt Valley
> attendees have been known to attend Mikey & Mel's after those events have
> ended for the morning!
> Sincerely,
> Ed
>
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