I've done a little maintenance on Sakura.

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 07/22/2014 at 20:06 • Filed to: Sakura

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In the end, I've changed both the diff and transmission fluids with these.

Wanna see how crazy expensive the manual transmission fluid cost me? BOOM.

The diff wasn't too bad but it was darkish. The transmission oil came out green and dirty. That was the plug. Nothing insane though.

How it feels? Direct and smooth! There was a noticable lag that I could feel at the diff. Now it gone. The car just feels light on it's feet at startups. Not crazy, but it feels free. I love it! Transmission wise...less notchy. But I'll see the result in winter.

As for the brakes, the aftermarket brands that I wanted were CRAZY expensive for nothing for rotors. So I payed a visit to my good ol friendly parts guy from the Mazda dealership. It was 40% less expensive to get the rotors there than the recommended aftermarkets rotors. Have a look.

This is really not bad for OEM quality. I got quoted for Stoptechs and Akebono pads elsewhere. It's gonna be about 140$. So one issue is solved. Now I at the same time that I was at the dealership I've checked the price for RX8 Yellow dots swaybars which fit the MX5 and apparently changes it to a different animal. This is what he asked.

It's next on my list after the coolant flush, ECU update from Mazda and Brakes.

This is getting fun.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 20:08

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Soon...

RotaryLover > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/22/2014 at 20:11

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Soon.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 20:12

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Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 20:17

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Wait...you have a lift kit on a Mazda? What is that?

RotaryLover > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/22/2014 at 20:27

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Jackstands lol.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 20:31

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Try the lift kit, it would be cool. jut...no donks okay? There's only so far I can go.

Brian Silvestro > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 20:34

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RotaryLover > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/22/2014 at 21:01

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Makes me wonder...what's the biggest rims ever fitted on a Miata?

RotaryLover > Brian Silvestro 07/22/2014 at 21:01

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You must feel lonely huh?

Brian Silvestro > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 21:05

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lolno

JK YES

*runs away crying*

RotaryLover > Brian Silvestro 07/22/2014 at 21:09

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Brian Silvestro > RotaryLover 07/22/2014 at 21:29

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Haven't used this in awhile

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > RotaryLover 07/23/2014 at 09:58

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I'm sure the answer is out there... and nightmare inducing.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/23/2014 at 12:08

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Actually, I have found some pics that answer the question... it is worse than I thought.