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MBose
Starting Member
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 Posted - 05/24/2010 : 12:40:18
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I just joined the club this weekend after purchasing a 1992 base model Miata with less than 7,000 miles. It looks great, but I suspect some things need to be replaced due to age.
Would appreciate any suggestions on a good shop to evaluate all fluid lines, cylinders, bushings, etc for age problems. A little nervous that my lack of knowledge could make this very expensive at the wrong shop. Central Pinellas county preferred, but it's worth driving some distance for a good shop.
Also looking for a set of OEM alloy wheels and new tires (new-looking original tires are still on the car!) if anyone has a suggestions for the best place to buy.
Looking forward to participating!
Thank you,
Michael |
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spider94r
Forum Admin
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Posted - 05/24/2010 : 19:55:54
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Michael,
I've not used him myself, but I've heard very good things about this guy in Tampa.
813-333-1100 ask for Jeff
He only works by appointment and gives his customers very personal attention.
Also in Tampa is MazTech, and in Largo is Mazsport. I can't say much about either of them, either. I do my own work so I haven't been to a local shop in many years.
If you get to needing a new soft-top, I recommend http://www.justmiatatops.com
Not sure where he's located now but he's somewhere in Pinellas.
Hope this helps.
Kevin Morrison
'94R Miata
'99 PEP Miata
'04 BMW M3
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RTill
Third Gear
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Posted - 05/25/2010 : 06:34:52
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Hello Michael. Come to the next meeting of the Sunriders in June. There you can pick the brain(?) of other members and get their opinions as where to service your miata. The 1600 engine in a 92 is a sweet running motor.
Looking forward to meeting you. Ralph |
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MBose
Starting Member
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Posted - 05/25/2010 : 11:28:38
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Thanks for the leads on shops, Kevin. Did some web searches on the MazSport in Largo but could not find any reviews. Will check them out.
Can't wait for the next meeting, Ralph. Will see you there for sure.
Thanks,
Michael
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mapany
Starting Member
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Posted - 05/27/2010 : 19:00:24
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I know it is quite a distance for you but we found a great shop in Bradenton. Gulf Auto Clinic. We take our 1990 there and they do a terrific job, quickly and reasonably. The manager (Mike)is a Mazada gearhead and used to race Miatas. They only use Mazada parts when possible. Tell them John and Marie Panyik sent you.
Gulf Auto Clinic
807 18th Ave W
Bradenton, Fl 34205
941-714-0042
www.gulfautoclinic.com
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RTill
Third Gear
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Posted - 05/27/2010 : 19:42:46
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| Hello Michael. I spoke with Scott at Mazsport today. He would welcome miata business and is VERY experienced. Call him at 727-489-7881. Tell him that I sent you. Ralph |
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MBose
Starting Member
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 11:01:26
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Hi Ralph,
Just dropped the car off to Scott. Thank you very much for the information--he and Dan seem great. Quite an impressive shop!
Michael
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Originally posted by RTill
Hello Michael. I spoke with Scott at Mazsport today. He would welcome miata business and is VERY experienced. Call him at 727-489-7881. Tell him that I sent you. Ralph
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MBose
Starting Member
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 11:02:49
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Hi Marie,
Thank you for the reference. Since it is just routine maintenance right now I will stay a little closer to home, but it is good to know about alternatives if major wokr comes along.
Thanks again,
Michael
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Originally posted by mapany
I know it is quite a distance for you but we found a great shop in Bradenton. Gulf Auto Clinic. We take our 1990 there and they do a terrific job, quickly and reasonably. The manager (Mike)is a Mazada gearhead and used to race Miatas. They only use Mazada parts when possible. Tell them John and Marie Panyik sent you.
Gulf Auto Clinic
807 18th Ave W
Bradenton, Fl 34205
941-714-0042
www.gulfautoclinic.com
Marie A Panyik
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d_rasp
First Gear
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 15:15:44
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Michael - Great meeting you this morning & a REAL treat driving & working on your car. Folks, this one is *special* for sure! ;)
Its been several years since I've logged on to this forum or been out to a meeting - I really need to catch up with my old Sunriders buddies! Great to see you're still hanging around here Kevin!!!
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spider94r
Forum Admin
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 15:33:59
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Originally posted by d_rasp
Great to see you're still hanging around here Kevin!!!
Yep Dan, I'm not really active in the club anymore but I still look after the forum and try to answer any tech questions that come up. Have some new toys now (see sig) but still have the Miatae.
Michael, would love to see some pics of your car. Sounds like something special.
Kevin Morrison
'94R Miata
'99 PEP Miata
'04 BMW M3
'02 Porsche Boxster S
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d_rasp
First Gear
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Posted - 06/09/2010 : 09:02:51
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Nice little stable you've got Kevin. You know I've got a soft spot for the German Autos. 
+1 on getting some pix up Michael, I bet folks would LOVE to see your car!
Lead Tech - Mind's Eye Engineering - RX-8 Experts
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Good Local Miata Repair Shop
