I bought a Mazda MX-5 / Miata that hasn't been driven for over a YEAR - Fixing the basics

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  • I bought a Mazda MX-5 / Miata that has been sitting in a garage for over a year! In this video, I'll clean it up, somewhat, and address a lot of the basic fixes that need doing.
    Chapters in this video:
    00:00 Intro
    01:05 First inspection
    02:10 Cleaning
    05:45 Foamectomy
    06:05 Soft top latches
    08:03 Visor delete
    08:25 Alarm button retrieval and fix
    09:22 Shift knob replace
    09:37 Radio upgrade
    10:50 Airbag error (code 48)
    12:00 Door sill reinstall
    12:30 Door bushing upgrade
    13:05 Loose window trim fix
    13:30 Soft top installation fixes
    17:30 Front light replacement
    18:20 Side indicator upgrade
    18:37 Wiper blades
    19:05 Intake filter
    19:30 Jacking up the car
    20:10 Oil and filter
    21:22 Spark plugs
    22:17 Fuel filter
    24:50 Painting random stuff
    25:30 Parking brake fix
    27:00 Ending and outro
    How-to video's from other channels that I learned from:
    - Ultimate Miata E-Brake/Parking Brake Adjustment Guide! by OGPedXing: • Ultimate Miata E-Brake...
    - Proper Miata Seat Foamectomy (FM Live) by Flyin' Miata: • Proper Miata Seat Foam...
    - Do it Yourself: Mazda MX5 Soft or Hard Top Latch Fix by The Demented Monkeys - • Do it Yourself: Mazda ...
    3d print models
    - Visor blanking plate - www.printables.com/model/1448...
    - Visor GoPro mount - www.printables.com/model/1673...
    - Roof latch - www.printables.com/model/6128...
    - Soft top latch cap - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/vario...
    Music credits, in order of appearance:
    - Komorebi - Futuremono
    - Moons - Patrick Patrikios
    - Abroad Again - Jeremy Blake
    - Alone - Emmit Fenn
    - In Eternity We'll Meet - Aakash Gandhi
    - Sunrise in Paris - Dan Henig
    - Empire Seasons - Dan Henig
    - Russian River - Dan Henig
    - Violet Spirit - Dan Henig
    - Ruminate - R.LUM.R
    - Dreamer - DivKid
    - Just Dance - Patrick Patrikios
    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 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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  • @sterlingacomb7897
    @sterlingacomb7897 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Always love miata content, here for the journey.

  • @oldmod2866
    @oldmod2866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a new owner very informative.

  • @tankedjackish7592
    @tankedjackish7592 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent content, keep up the good work 💜

  • @notsofast60
    @notsofast60 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @miatality
    @miatality 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is great! You are severely underrated

  • @1551869
    @1551869 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @Helios1733
    @Helios1733 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video. Very interesting content. Coming back soon 👍

  • @bossoli60
    @bossoli60 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice video thanks😊

  • @Juohmaru_travels
    @Juohmaru_travels 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @TheLoogieTanukiShow
    @TheLoogieTanukiShow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @Swarm509
    @Swarm509 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @anyfeckinusername
    @anyfeckinusername หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @mick0846
    @mick0846 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @luigibrioschi5823
    @luigibrioschi5823 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After checking out your spray painting skills I’ll love to see you repainting the entire car! 🤣

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why must you hurt me brother 😂 in one of the next videos I paint the valve cover, I promise I'll do better haha

  • @raul.oliveira
    @raul.oliveira 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw that your boost sensor is also not connected to a boost solenoid, is it supposed to be that way?

  • @sebastiaanberkman7332
    @sebastiaanberkman7332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏👏👏👏

  • @RaoulRacingRC
    @RaoulRacingRC 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Zou je een linkje kunnen delen waar je de airbag bypass sensor vandaan hebt?

  • @filmsallday
    @filmsallday หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much did you get it for w/ how many miles?

  • @LEAXYMEDIA
    @LEAXYMEDIA 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, we got the same car, same spec and same color in the same country 😂

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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!

    • @LEAXYMEDIA
      @LEAXYMEDIA 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thegreygarage thanks for the love mate, if you need a video of the car, let me know

  • @yenne1000
    @yenne1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @FactorJB
    @FactorJB 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey there! Where did you get the airbag dummy sensor?

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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!

  • @GlueeeeGuy
    @GlueeeeGuy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoi , voor hoeveel euronheb je deze auto gekocht?

  • @oh-hello
    @oh-hello 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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!

    • @oh-hello
      @oh-hello 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one@@thegreygarage, great video by the way!

    • @thegreygarage
      @thegreygarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much - it's such a fun car to work on (and learn new stuff)!