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The Grey Garage
Netherlands
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2021
New seats and interior space upgrades for my Mazda Miata / MX-5
So, I bought new seats, untouched by any nefarious vandals cutting out foam to gain interior space. So, let's cut out foam to gain interior space. Also, I fix the handbrake lever poking my leg, and install a steering wheel spacer that allows me to actually turn the wheel without my knees being in the way.
Chapters in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Steering wheel spacer
02:50 Parking brake lever modification
04:20 Foamectomy
08:50 Installing the new seats
09:30 Outro and new video foreshadowing
Music credits, in order of appearance:
- All music, including the intro song, was generated using suno.ai
Closing notes:
As much as I think that working on your car is both great fun and very cost-effective, any work you do on your car is at your own risk. I made a best effort to correctly state all torques, tools, etc, but double check these before you follow any of the steps shown in this video. Please work safely - I've been saved by good safety equipment more than once. Don't do stupid things - don't work under a car supported only by a jack, don't use sharp tools without protective gloves, and do get yourself a nice pair of safety goggles.
Chapters in this video:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Steering wheel spacer
02:50 Parking brake lever modification
04:20 Foamectomy
08:50 Installing the new seats
09:30 Outro and new video foreshadowing
Music credits, in order of appearance:
- All music, including the intro song, was generated using suno.ai
Closing notes:
As much as I think that working on your car is both great fun and very cost-effective, any work you do on your car is at your own risk. I made a best effort to correctly state all torques, tools, etc, but double check these before you follow any of the steps shown in this video. Please work safely - I've been saved by good safety equipment more than once. Don't do stupid things - don't work under a car supported only by a jack, don't use sharp tools without protective gloves, and do get yourself a nice pair of safety goggles.
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Fantastic car. You have my dream color already. I just got a red 99 Miata in the last month that also sat for about 8 months so this has been helpful. Hope it runs indefinitely for you!
I did what this guy did and it helps a ton as well. th-cam.com/video/u13sHzwJXsA/w-d-xo.html
Fantastische video, dank je wel! Net zelf in het bezit gekomen van een NBFL uit 2005 (Amerikaans model) met de 1.8 en een zesbak. Ik ben voor 95% exact dezelfde dingen aan het doen die jij aan het doen bent haha. Op naar je volgende video's!
I had to use a short guy mod for my nc
Wow deze man is briljant
On my 1990 na I shortened the throttle pedal by about 10 cm. This allows my heel to come forward and lowers my knee away from the parking-brake handle. Just a little welding to relocate the pedal pad higher on the throttle arm. Have a look and you will see what I mean. I assume the nb and na are similar in this respect.
Hey, do you have a link to the steering wheel spacer?
great question thank you. Please share where you purchased the spacer. thank you!
Great video. REALLY appreciate you supplying all of the wrench sizes and mentioning all the little things/connections that need to be addressed, as well. Keep up the good work!
just wondering how tall are you?
194 :) without the foamectomy my head pushes into the roof lining, now it just fits! I’m also not super thin so that doesn’t help either haha.
Cool! I got foam-mo for the next vid so I subscribed!
Great video! I don't even own a Miata, but I appreciate the good editing.
Hey there! Where did you get the airbag dummy sensor?
Hey! I bought them here: lbshop.eu/en/seat-mat-emulators/98-seat-occupancy-mat-diagnostic-emulator-for-mazda-3-6-premacy.html This one is specifically for bypassing the passenger occupancy sensor!
Excellent video. Straight to the point and no unnecessary BS and waffling. Other Miata TH-camrs might stretch this work out to 30+ minutes. I’m happy that you didn’t. How much did the foamectomy and steering wheel spacer help? And how tall are you that you needed these mods? I’m 182cm and I was considering the foamectomy. I hadn’t thought about the steering wheel spacer but it looks like it might also help.
Thanks so much! I try to edit as tightly as possible so great to hear that you like that style. I’m 194cm, so without the foamectomy my head pushes into the roof liner haha. Cutting the foam lowered my seating position by around 3cm which was enough to make it work for me. The steering wheel - without the spacer, my legs touch push into the wheel at all times, making it hard to corner. The spacer creates enough space for me to properly control the car. To be honest, it’s my weight more than my length - I have chonky legs haha. I might go for a smaller diameter quick release steering wheel in the future but I’m not sure about losing the airbag yet. It’s a small and vulnerable car so I kinda like the small bit of added safety… let’s see what the future brings.
I'm looking to buy NB rn. I'm 191cm and test driven 2 so far. I have like 80-85kg, so I'm not chonky :D but the stock steering wheel is also a problem for me, cause my legs are touching it at all times. The second Miata I drove had a custom MOMO steering wheel, which is a little smaller, but it was enough for me to be comfortable. I don't like the idea of losing the airbag and I totally agree with your concerns, it's a fragile car. So this spacer seems like a good idea! But I'm afraid that the steering wheel will be too close to the seat :/
Great video, we got the same car, same spec and same color in the same country 😂
Wow, just checked your channel. I can only hope to one day get close to your videography / editing skills. Instantly subscribed. Thanks for the comment!
@@thegreygarage thanks for the love mate, if you need a video of the car, let me know
Thank you man beats paying the shop $750 usd !
Thank you for the video.
Very nice video. Thank you. You packed a lot of information into 14.5 minutes, almost too much. So many TH-cam car mechanical videos stretch out the simplest work into a series of overly long videos. It’s refreshing to come across someone who values the viewer’s time and is doing the opposite.
8:05 Do people in the Netherlands use feet and inches when measuring a person’s height, or is this to make it easier for Americans to understand? If you’re doing it to placate the audience from one country, (the US), then I might suggest you don’t. This American prefers to hear the metric system used 😀 Great work on this Miata and very nicely presented in this video. I’m subscribed and looking forward to more Miata content.
how much did you get it for w/ how many miles?
Perfect car to fix up and run as a daily! Pretty much everything is accesible, available for decent prices, and with so many on the roads there is a tutorial or video on how to do it. Just a good basic sports car and in your case the perfect color. Been looking at a newer model, an ND, for my second car but the colors are no where near as fun as this.
I have a Miata too
The little bracket it used for the breather hose, there's supposed to a be a little clip there. Loving all the miata videos and looking forward to future releases.
I'm only half way through but i love the way you edit and explain what your process is. New subscriber. Thank you for the hard work.
What kind of paint did you use on the valve cover?
This video is great! You are severely underrated
These videos are absolutely amazing. Please continue working on this car!
Super easy and clear video. Dankjewel! Ga dit deze zomer zeker doen.
Hoi , voor hoeveel euronheb je deze auto gekocht?
I really appreciate this video series. I have a '99 NB and you're giving me ideas my wallet will not appreciate though. Keep up the good work, my wallet be damned. Love the extra effort on this paint job and the results show it. Something I have never done, but will be doing from now on is cleaning all the little things like bolt heads, brackets, hose clamps, nuts and other fasteners while they are off or accessible. It adds time, sure, but I love the car and want it to be awesome.
Very good video. Very interesting content. Coming back soon 👍
Right on bro , looks nice and clean and i like the black lettering on the gold valve cover .. it gives it just the right pop /presentation .... peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z fam and have fun
Zou je een linkje kunnen delen waar je de airbag bypass sensor vandaan hebt?
I saw that your boost sensor is also not connected to a boost solenoid, is it supposed to be that way?
Looking great! Your videos are so high quality and time put into them, keep going!
Thanks so much for your kind comment! I enjoy making them so glad to see people like them :)
I wonder is this head and the na 1.6 head the same ?... all the ports and such look same sept I have no EGR and no ABS 😅 .. simple lol ... nabut this is a good vid for service and cleaning bro .. ps the intake is like u said , pop bottom open first and no water to runners ...but again good vid bro and great on detail tbh .. much respect my miata brotha ... peace and love fam keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z.. ps nice miata bro it looks pretty clean and well maintained
I think they are very similar but there are some differences it seems… I’ve also seen them with the EGR on the back of the engine, and with no egr indeed… I think the 1.6 wasn’t even available for the NB in the US. Love the NA, simpler is better haha, but they’re rapidly increasing in price here… Thanks for your comment!
@@thegreygarage right on brotha and he'll yeah simpler is well simpler lol 😂..thanks for the responce broski ... peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z fam and have fun miata brotha .. l8z
Excellent content, keep up the good work 💜
I like your well-documented repair. Definitely one part of what I will be doing to my Miata in Spring '24 to get it started/running after sitting in garage like 6 years. Keep up the good work 👍
Great video! Although you are not an expert, your work is very and methodical! Looling forward to next video! Do you have/use a spare parts manual for the NB mx-5?
hey vraagje waar vind je al de data voor de momentsleutel voor de bouten of moeren op moment te draaien? bedankt alvast en goede video!!
Hey, ik heb een Haynes werkplaatshandleiding (www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/mazda-mx-5-service-repair-manual/9200000027806236/) liggen waar veel specificaties instaan aan het begin van elk hoofdstuk, en miata.net/garage heeft ook veel torque specs online staan, en ook bijvoorbeeld BOFI racing (bofiracing.co.uk/blog/mx5-miata-workshop-manuals/). Vaak wel in ft-lbs/foot pounds in plaats van newton, maar dat is zo omgerekend. Soms wel even zoeken omdat het 1.6-literblok in de NB in de VS niet geleverd is volgens mij (alleen in de NA, de NB kwam volgens mij altijd met 1.8), maar die Haynes is aardig compleet. Hoop dat dit helpt!
I wish my 2.5 was as clean as yours 😢 is it essential to change the gear box and differential oil?.. i have done the engine oil and filter
You replaced a lifetime filter on the air intake, why was that? Was that some paper element you replaced it with? In all honesty you need to just reverse that bit, there's even a sticker on the air box informing you that it's a lifetime filter.
Yeah I know, you're completely correct! I didn't have the correct cleaner at hand yet, and I ordered some parts, including a new filter, before even owning the car - I was very eager to get it running properly as quick as possible. By now, the filter the car came with (which was very, very dirty and clogged with grot) has been cleaned, reoiled and refitted!
Nice one@@thegreygarage, great video by the way!
Thanks so much - it's such a fun car to work on (and learn new stuff)!
As a new owner very informative.
Always love miata content, here for the journey.
Very nice video thanks😊
Awesome video! These MX-5s are a heap of fun to drive, I've got a NA mx-5/roadster that I put bucket seats in to fit in (203 cms tall) and still slam my knees into the steering wheel when I drive it haha. Maybe the foamectomy would have been a better idea for legroom, but oh well, I love the thing! Left ya a like, and subbed, keep it up!
Thanks so much! I might go for bucket seats at some point too, I can imagine they look great. I have a video incoming at some point over the next few weeks where I install a steering wheel spacer, which helps leg room at the cost of having to bend your arms a bit more because the steering wheel is 2 inch closer. It works well for me - I'm a bit shorter than you but I'm on the large side width-wise, haha.
After checking out your spray painting skills I’ll love to see you repainting the entire car! 🤣
Why must you hurt me brother 😂 in one of the next videos I paint the valve cover, I promise I'll do better haha
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What size star screwdriver am I gonna need to open the top piece to get too the ignition coil ?
Hey hoe voelt deze ophanging? Niet hard?
Hey Tijmen :) het valt me heel erg mee. Het lange antwoord: ik had 190k KM op de teller met de originele dempers en veren, dus bij drempels had ik al dat de achterkant de bumpstops raakte. Kont op straat, voor je gevoel, en best wel veel nadeinen. Daarnaast had ik toen al de Aero-turbo, chip, andere intercooler etc, dus de auto komt vrij goed van zijn plek, maar doordat de auto inzakte aan achterzijde, verloor de voorzijde grip, en was het ook in de 2e versnelling nog doorslippen met de voorwielen. Het was dus heel erg hoog tijd voor iets anders omdat de oude situatie best wel matig was. De nieuwe B8 dempers zijn merkbaar stijver, uiteraard. Dus kleine oneffenheden in de weg voel je meer. Een zebrapad voel je opeens in het stuur, en achterin merk je ook dat de demping harder is geworden. Ik vind niet dat het oncomfortabel hard is, en ook vrienden die vaak in de auto meerijden, ook achterin, geven aan dat het prima rijdt en dat het ook achterin comfortabel is. Wat je vooral krijgt: als je over een drempel gaat heb je geen nadeinen meer - het ding ligt superstrak op de weg. Een rotonde is opeens niet meer dat je helemaal naar buiten hangt, maar de auto ligt veel rechter, en daarmee heb je ook meer grip. Al dat soort dingen helpen naar mijn idee juist weer om de auto meer comfortabel te maken, omdat ie veel voorspelbaarder is en minder na-reageert op bochten en drempels. Voor mij was dit een top-upgrade. De auto rijdt zoveel strakker en beter. Het is en blijft een onderstuurde voorwielaandrijver met vrij veel 'torque-steer', maar het rijdt wel een stuk fijner dan voor de upgrade. Hoop dat dit helpt :)
@@thegreygarage super, dankje. De mijne (2004 sedan) heeft voor zover ik merk geen torque steer. Zit ook een tune op. 220pk denk ik. Vering nog goed en origineel.
Great video 😅 but i missed a lot looking at your usb aux 🔥🔥. Where’s it from??