What To Do After You Bring Home Your New Born Miata! (Miata Dad Protips) [Project 2SJ Ep2]

[@JonFromSoCal]

"issue with the headlights" *Cries in NB*

[@sweetielea3194]

Hahaha me too

[@JamieWalker-pc6nd]

😂lol

[@seanbyrd5435]

Don't buy new window regulator!!!!! I had the same problem with my window and it was due to a missing clip. The cable gets stuck and won't let the window go down. All I did was run a Ziptie around the cable and tighten it where the clip goes. Super easy fix and will save some good money!

[@imboredadr]

This, had it happen on 3 NBs.

[@bocaj949]

@@imboredadr hi fellow nb owner, had to do this too

[@imboredadr]

@@bocaj949 Had it happen on my 99, and both 01s. On my MSM I had a different issue in that both windows would roll down super slowly and sometimes get stuck. Greased the track and fixed that. Interestingly enough a friend of mine bought a MSM and had the exact same issue on his.

[@conanc4988]

Same deal on my 01!

[@charlespletzke8311]

Same thing happened on my 93 with manual windows. Easiest thing I’ve done on it.

[@Geowin97CarChannel]

Emerald green with bronze or gold wheels, PERFECT :p

[@38tech]

Literally what im doing with my green mica.

[@38tech]

Yo....10mins for a fuel filter? Aint happening. No way! From start to finish.

[@angelhernandez-hf1yz]

Exactly what I got!! :)

[@CasualGearheads]

Yeah man, I'd also go for a few little yellow touches for some Lotus vibe.

[@makgfx]

You might not need a new window regulator! My NB had a similar problem, and it ended up being a broken plastic clip that held the cable to the door. The cable was able to move enough to get caught under the window and stop it from moving down. If that's the case you can use a zip tie to hold the cable in position against the door.

[@sweetielea3194]

My NB also has the window problem, stops at exactly the same spot, so I will check that!

[@mr.butterworth]

@@sweetielea3194 the broken plastic clip is what was keeping the drivers window of my ‘99 NB from going down all the way. The old zip tie trick to hold the cable back solved the problem.

[@businessman2085]

Misread the title, I thought Miata dad was literally a dad.

[@torusuetsugu2353]

Daddy UwU

[@Thebadbeaver9]

That Nardi wheel is in fact factory, I put one in my NA. Something interesting - the earlier NBs have the Nardi logo on the airbag and nothing on the bottom of the wheel, and the later NBs have a Mazda logo on the airbag and the Nardi logo on the bottom of the wheel. What I did was order a later Nardi wheel and an earlier airbag and put them together, so now I have two Nardi logos on my wheel for sick street cred :D

[@veecemx]

Did the exact same thing lmao then I got replacement logos got 2 pairs, one in original blue and another in red in case I wanna change them out later on

[@Thebadbeaver9]

Elvis G yeah i need to replace the steering wheel one on mine. Did you get just a sticker that goes over it? Or is it like a full metal badge?

[@imboredadr]

A few tips from a multiple NB owner; retrofit the NB1 light instead of going through the whole conversion and it is way cheaper and in my opinion looks better, the passenger window regulator is most likely good, there is a wire that comes loose from the door and gets caught on the track all you have to do is pop that door card off and ziptie the line out of the way, the Nardi wheel is factory in almost all NBs save for a few early 99s. I have a passenger NB2 tail light and several sets of NB1 headlights if you're interested.

[@MinecraftMeyhem]

first 2 minutes and i love how the message is, "make sure your baby wont kill you, then try to kill your baby" lol

[@mikefannon6994]

Best, most informative video I've seen on Miatas. My 2001 NB has only 62K miles, your video shows what to watch out for. Thanks!

[@dexterity6195]

DO I HAVE TO FEED IT XD

[@ralphymathew2744]

Lmao 😂

[@FriedTurkey]

Yes, they eat fully synthetic oil. Try feeding yours from your palm so it'll trust you quicker. No worries if it doesn't work on the first attempt. Just keep on trying. And don't forget giving it water too.

[@DevinG.Builds]

Actually oil yes mine for some reason is low and idek y....only 82,500 miles tho so idk y its "burning oil" I actually think I have a valve cover gasket leak which could be the culprit so watch out for that

[@FriedTurkey]

@@DevinG.Builds A valve cover gasket is about 20 bucks and a 1 hour job at most, I'd really recommend swapping it if you think there's an oil leak coming from it.

[@DevinG.Builds]

@@FriedTurkey oh yeah, I'm already on it, doesn't seem too difficult or expensive, not bad of an oil leak jus some oil in between the head and the valve cover, even if it isnt the issue its still a new gasket, plan on installing one very soon!!!

[@My68Tempest]

My 93 is pushing 290,000 soon so the timing belt check is coming. Haven't had the car long and have gone through allot of maintenance already. Your videos help allot in keeping it going strong

[@the-real-rg]

Heck yeah Greg! I have an NB1 myself. I've had a ton of fun maintaining and modding it. Been watching your channel for a long time, keep up the great work!

[@OGPea]

How’s the car been? I’m thinking about picking one up for myself!

[@bigercat]

@@OGPea dont hesitate just buy one you wont regret it

[@just_passing_through]

I’ve owned my NB 2.5 since I drove it off the showroom floor in 2003. It’s still 100% OEM, but love seeing what people do to their used models.

[@surewhynot6259]

The radiator cap is pretty cool. I had one on my aw11. You can lift the lever and it will bleed off all excess pressure in the cooling system, so you can check level without waiting for it to cool down.

[@FDB77]

I bought a fuel filter about a week ago and have been putting off replacing it because I haven't found a tutorial for an NB1, but now since Daddy Craig got one I'll finally have enough confidence to do it! Plz don't keep us hanging tho. My car can only keep starting terribly for so long! Love ya Greg

[@BillyBlaze7]

so happy you got a 99, I have the exact same car except it has 50K miles on it. You should also get a spare main relay and a spare coil pack, those are known weak points in the 99. might as well go ahead and change out that radiator and get a dual core and some silicone hoses while you are at it. Can't wait to the upcoming videos. The NB's big bang for your buck add ons are... from roll bar, sway bar, coilovers, and frame rails.

[@jefftoonstra5087]

The best part of this was the bonus cart review! Looking forward to watching what you do with this car Greg!

[@tmo2798]

The green one looks better than the red one, even with the funny eye. WTF with the popup crush? NBs are the best.

[@mikespencer9913]

re: passenger window, sometimes one of the cables in the door comes loose and snags on the window mechanism, preventing the window from lowering more than 2 to 3 inches. Easy fix!

[@Dammit_Dad]

So that's why mine won't go down anymore. I need to find a write up on this fix

[@friendlyreptile9931]

@@Dammit_Dad Did you find something? It can be fixed in 10 minutes with a investemnt of like 5 cent XD

[@Dammit_Dad]

@@friendlyreptile9931 Actually did this fix yesterday. Indeed it was the clip broken, and the cable was catching. Used a ziptie and window works great now

[@peterigielinski5355]

Don't worry about the pop ups, NA'S are for looks NB's are for handling.

[@jorisvanstralen5271]

Sunburst yellow wrap 🙌🏻☀️

[@revlimiternet]

8:15 and I now have tears from laughter.

[@matthewglover322]

I get that the NB is better than the NA, but the whole charm of the NA is due to the popup headlights. The NB just isn't the same.

[@carlosarmero594]

When you get to the radiator I recommend getting a mishimoto along with their silicone hoses... also I wanna add that you have great and useful content keep up the good work

[@ralphymathew2744]

Yay NB time!!

[@tmo2798]

Dude, I have the same one with a black top.. Got it last November for $1800. Replaced tires and top...Obviously did ALL the fluids... Thanks so much for this!

[@MrXboxUser]

On my 1990 I did water pump, timing belt, pulleys, spark plugs and wires, oil change, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, coolant flush, tps sensor (only thing I knew was bad), treated the gas tank, cleaned the iat assembly and throttle body, and diff fluid change in the first few weeks of owning mine just to make sure 😅

[@mikelhardison5795]

I have the same color and year NB. So it looks like I'll be following your videos to the letter 🤣. I've learned so much from your prior videos looking forward to the future content! 👍.

[@brettlewis6080]

Yaaaay, nb stuff! Don't bail on us Craig, we need the miata dad more than ever

[@FDB77]

YESS!! Let the NB videos begin!!

[@tmo2798]

I once ran a bigger series tire on a VERY similar Miata. It would accelterate uneverly. Didn't ruin anything - I ran it for about 3 weeks. TIRES make a HUGE difference in ANY car... ESPECIALLY Miatas. Replaced both rear wheels where the bigger one was at and gave the other good one to my dad. He's the type of dude to put 4 different brands of tire on the same car. .. . Toyos are sweet... $50 a piece. Toyo Potenza IIs ARE GREAT IN ALL WEATHER. They squeal in the roundabouts... GREAT IN THE SNOW AND RAIN THO. $52 a piece tho..

[@jeanboy9108]

if you do decide to get it painted, wait till it's exactly where you wanted cosmetically. i'd def do an nb2 front end conversion, it's honestly just better looking. can't wait to see you do a fender roll video fitting 15x10's on this bad boy

[@JamesChurchill3]

Top tip for the gear shifter boot - Take the existing shroud, cut all of the 'rings' out of the middle, and buy a CV joint boot that has a similar size base to the existing ring, and just stretch it over. CV boots are way more flexible & durable than the OEM (or aftermarket) boots, and way cheaper. Just make sure to push the small end down far enough to not interfere with the leather interior boot. Note, this is only for the upper rubber seal, not the lower one which seals the oil in the shifter housing.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Waited 3 weeks for a follow up video. Please stop leaving us greg :( On a serious note, thanks for making this video. I recently picked up an nb myself and will be doing a lot of routine maintenance on it

[@evannoriega-thomas371]

You better! Your Nb always misses the roadster meets!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@evannoriega-thomas371 not anymore haha daily driving it now

[@evannoriega-thomas371]

MaxSpeed good 😇

[@lbmazdaspeed]

Yes!!! Finally an NB build!!!

[@letsgobrandon329]

Always remember to check the rest damage in the front half of those cars, NA rust inside out from the mid top section, and those rust from the front subframe into the shock Tower strut area

[@CraigSteele12]

Green is cool. Get some gold & black wheels. Needs a more aggressive front bumper though!

[@dougsfan9984]

You are a lot of fun!!! I sold both of my Miatas but I still watch your every video!

[@theanticrust42]

Glad you're doing videos on this car. I followed your timing belt video to do the service on my NA and now I also own a green NB. I'll be following your new video to do the timing belt on this new car. My car has the same wheels and seats so I expect your wheels are stock.

[@cnhops13]

Yes!! Mine looks like the same car except it's an nb2. There aren't too many nb videos. glad you picked one up!

[@TheCarlosbarajas]

From a wrx to a miata... No Words

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I never had a WRX though lol

[@kalebjoseph9079]

dont even own a miata anymore cause i upgraded to a z33 but youll always be my miata dad

[@jaspervos4345]

Another safety check for any NB is to check the front frame rails. They are all going to fall apart. Just how far has it rusted, do check that before you drive.

[@sinabetterday]

you haaaaad to do that xD 10:10 took me a second to understand lmao

[@stuartlloyd1746]

Good video and so different to how it would look if it was made in the UK, here it would start by talking about rust, before moving on to a section about possible corrosion, before finishing off by talking about the problems with trapped moisture causing rot in the chassis rails and rear sills, that's about it.

[@Russxm]

Pumped for this series! FINALLY some real nb love lol

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

Gas door just needs some lubrication on the mech as it gets gunked up. Just get it open with non marring level of some sort, then around the hinge, clean and lubricate the mechanism. Fixed my 2003 NB I bought a few months ago like this.

[@tommyestridge9301]

Great summary for all the things to watch out for with a new car.

[@juanestrada_]

I love you miata dad also sell us more stuff

[@harrybic]

Looks like a bit of a nugget, eager to see how it evolves! For the cooling system, evaporust thermocure does wonders. P.S. Some things I got: *Stock NB wheels, sport ones are 16" *Upper boot, the lower is the small one that mounts directly on the gearbox *Seats seem like NA ones

[@jwright650]

Check the vacuum lines at the headlight doors.....common problem on C3 Corvettes when the lights don't pop up or has the lazy eye.

[@boatman222345]

When I see a sentence about an older car where the words "easy" and "exhaust" are close together I know I've found an optimist!

[@inazupra]

If you end up wanting to make it look better via paint or wrap, I really hope you go with paint. I understand the appeal of wrap, people can try it at home, cheaper and easier-but it just never looks as good paint ever will. If you intend on keeping it pls go paint. Wrap will look like crap if the paint your covering with it is bad. Plus when you pull it off it will likely pull the paint with it 😅 Excited to see what you do with this car!!

[@bilbobaggins7074]

Dip it! Bonus points for giant NOS decal on the sides.

[@chaselord3986]

CART PASSION CHANNEL had me rolling

[@kooldood3107]

Please wrap it!! There are so many good options out there or even getting one custom made would be badass!

[@guywilson187]

This is great. So much of what you highlighted in this video is what I face on my NB in the future. I shall be glued to the channel as you have a way of explaining things that even a dummy like me can follow along. Popcorn at the ready..... bring it on👍 🍿

[@dek4de]

9:40 You might just need to replace the bushing and clean out/relube the window guide. I had the same problem on my NB.

[@joshhalterman5701]

New things to add to my list for my NB: Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Wires Injectors Coolant System Refresh (Reroute?) Timing Belt Water Pump It's gonna be a fun (expensive) time

[@ogeafa1]

About the color, 1. Dig into the bodywork. Make sure they didn't Bondo over rust or another surprise. There is nothing like having several square inches of filler nearly a half-inch thick popping off your car to make a car enthusiast feel like an instant chump. Besides, doing some real bodywork isn't terribly hard and another good process to learn. You could even consider replacing the rear quarter panel or other areas if there is too much damage to fix properly. Again, not terribly hard, and most sheet panels are not very expensive. 2. Repainted cars (not counting your salvage title) are often done to hide various damage(s) with cheap bodywork to sell a vehicle. The paint can be super cheap and improperly done which can lead to pealing and so on. Painting is another decent skill to pick up. 3. That feeling of satisfaction when the car is done and done right. Bragging rights that you did it all yourself...with pictures! Or videos in your case. ---Just my two cents.

[@Seth_Desu]

I think the issue with the headlights is caused by low and/or old blinker fluid. Some new fluid in there should have them working properly.

[@charlespletzke8311]

Little tip: if you start the car in the morning, reverse, then smell fuel, it is likely just from the exhaust do to it being a cold engine and not running efficiently

[@TheBlackSkimmer]

How do you fix that?

[@charlespletzke8311]

BlackSkimmer don’t reverse after your car has been cold idling. (I haven’t a clue, that’s what I do)

[@ChutneyInc.]

Im rocking 215 in my nb2 miata. No scrubbing with my used Fly'n miata stage ii suspension. Gotta stiffin that front tho. And when i get the front fenders i want, i will be trying 225s ...my gas is shit from 26 to 21 babay! Ps i told u to get a nb2 foo. Please convert to nb2 rear bumper (get rid of the "5mile bumper" and go nb2 front as well get whatever lip u want. Oh and... just spend the 450$

[@trunksbriefs8434]

Greg, I just bought a car that is even slower than my 1.8 126hp NC. My two cars combined now have 6 cylinders and 156hp. Help.

[@daleabono3616]

Great video, dad. Spot on, and had me laughing thru most of it. My 01 is that same color, same top, same issues when i got it. At :50 in, I was thinking, "check it won't kill me, then drive the punk out of it and let the fixing begin.

[@stephenhawkingMLG]

The issue with the windows is probably just a plastic knob on the glass getting caught on the guide tube for the wire. If you take the door card and stick a mirror in your door you can see if that's what wrong. Took me about 30 minutes to fix the same issue on my car.

[@bcredeur97]

Don’t forget the fuel hose in the trunk it’s common for it to seep a bit on NB’s and cause a fuel smell in the cockpit

[@jordangarrett2058]

Stoked!! Need some maintenance done on mine. Looking forward to the new maintenance vids.

[@Jerryshaulservice]

I think a DIY Livery would be cool. Even if its painted on by hand. Because Art.

[@VossWaterKim]

Currently saving for a miata rn 🙏 I need a miata in my life.

[@o0Macgruber0o]

With my nb the windows would not roll all the way down but it was plastic clips that had broken not the regulator. Some zips ties will fix it.

[@DeeGenius42]

The passenger window is more likely just a cleaning and replace the bushings. The Delrin ones are nice!! I can help you with that!

[@murfenator82]

NB Fuel smell could be from the tank filler hose in the back. Whether the hose is just weeping or the connection of teh hose to the fuel tank gets rusty and allows vapors to slip by. I had a good filler hose, but had rust on the connection to the tank. you can clean this up with some sandpaper and it got rid of fuel smell in the car, primarily after you fill up. Not sure if this is same as the NA.

[@murfenator82]

Just bought an 02 SE. Definitely going through some of these "quirks". My car is pretty solid, but its still 18 years old with 159k miles. :)

[@FriedTurkey]

My NA was losing power steering fluid, ended up deleting my power steering by removing the belt and I'll soon convert my rack because I prefer manual steering. Lost some oil when I first got it, valve cover gasket change fixed it. Lost some coolant from the water pump neck, a hacksaw fixed that xD

[@cruzbuddha]

Basic mod suggestion? Racing beat exhaust to match the intake. Got both on my NB2 and it sounds amazing!

[@cats.cars.33]

Can't wait for more videos on this build.

[@ChutneyInc.]

Inductuon noise? Aem fry flow filter! That thing sounds like a turbo breathing Bro! Get one of them a diy intake kit some hq intake couplers (mandrel bending solutions please) and BAM! U R SET!

[@Hevolash]

You can just clean the window regulator sliders and it will be good as new! I have done it on a few mx5s.

[@Tessai217]

Green/tan is my jam.

[@silverpairaducks]

I just bought the ultimate miata cup holder at Ollie's good cheap stuff for 9.99 my like has never been better.

[@TameToothSGA]

i got my miata last april and i love it, but it needed tires bad. it was showing the metal inside the tire on all 4 and they couldn’t hold air for more than 2 days which was impressive. still did lots of burnouts before getting new tires

[@JamieWalker-pc6nd]

Wait: is you the “muchpsi” dude I watched years ago??? Bro we met in La I had the white na with an fm2 kit on it (which 10 year ago was rare) Good to see you’re doing well bro!

[@liammoore8287]

yo im so hyped i bought this exact modal like 6 moths ago probably going to follow along in the nos process lol

[@joshfetty]

Thank you Craig very informative

[@martinlyons7373]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧As always great video ✌️ I’m NA guy but it’s getting HARD to get a good NA these days , Luckily I have a amazing NA Now looking at a second Miata !!! Cos in the UK 🇬🇧 your car has to have a strict inspection each year And everyone can look at the history It’s getting difficult to get a NA ,NB For $4K - €4.5 K they look good but when you look at the history, Rust is a big problem, So on to NC up to 2010 you can have a rust failure car!!! Keep the good work, it is appreciated 👌

[@johnmurraycompton569]

Pumped for this project! Love the green too!

[@PrincetonTV]

My 1996 base model was just stopping. No engine, all the lights went out and the car seemed immediately dead while going down an interstate at night. Waited 5 minutes trying to decide what to do now. Then I turn the key just in case. Boom it starts. This become an ongoing thing. A master machinic suggested changing the Fuel Filter. BOOM it became ok again.

[@donnie9001]

i've had that gap issue with the soft top, after you tighten the screws, you have to clamp them down both at the same time. Otherwise, the side that was popped in last will have a gap...the quirks..

[@b00sted_mx59]

You seem to have my luck, 2 out of 3 of my Na miatas has bondo work on the quarter panels aswell as my 350z that i need to roll the fenders has tons of bondo.. Which i can only imagine is going to chunk off when i roll it. Also the clutch squeek had my dying as all 3 of my miatas do this lol

[@evannoriega-thomas371]

The windows on NBs get stuck all the time because a clip for the cable inside the door pops out and then the cable gets in the way of the window going down. I fixed this on 2 of my NBs with a zip tie or a new clip. Hope this helps Greg. Thank you for these frequent uploads 🥰

[@Zesserie]

Thanks for reminding me of fuel filter, need to do that to my daily, it's hesitating sometimes so im gonna change the plugs and fuel filter!

[@Mr6Sinner]

Ive got about half of that soft-top gap after tightening my latches all the way AND removing the plastic aligners. If you can figure out a way to get it better ill....keep watching your videos. Im too many miles away to offer anything tangible lol

[@pangyatsun98]

Good information. Looking forward to see your miata work.👍

[@skepticaldaddoesstuff2334]

Glad to see a new project, even if it is a NB.. Just sold our NA and was looking to get a NB as well. Now we can build together! Well, more like i can build mine while watching your videos. Not going NOS though, may try a supercharger. Or cams. Or stock. Or find a lotus Elise and pretend it's a miata.

[@Chimera6297]

as for the lower boot for the shifter, mine was f*cked so I deleted it and just put a crown royal bag over the shifter. the smells of transmission fluid, oil, and coolant are just a regular thing now and I've gotten used to it. I can tell the balance of the car's fluids by smell, it's like a sixth sense. I can hear the health of the transmission and lemme tell ya the 2nd gear synchro isn't doing too hot right now. any day now it will decide to end its life. I can hear its cries for help whenever I do a 0-60 pull. when it doesn't grind it *clinks* into place like a fragile glass plate being violently put back into its place in the cabinet. 2nd gear, your days are numbered. count them.

[@janospataki2074]

Super Video! You can try Toyota COP's with Speeduino ECU, it's like MS but a little bit less Function, but the Best for Low Budget Project. ( I have also this in my Car , just with a 1.6 ). I'll be waiting the next Episode.

[@travishoughton5045]

wrap in a wild unique color, never before seen

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I enjoy seeing your work. Cool video. I have a gear shift heater on my RX. At least no don't have an aquarium for a headlight.

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Any Miata that lands in your hands is a lucky Miata