Is it really this complicated to adjust idle on my NA?

[Sangatster]

Idle on my 1997 is running around 500 rpm according to the stock tach. I read it should be 800-850. Mine is an automatic (oh shut up!) so when at a traffic light, at this rpm it can chip your teeth

I expected this to require nothing more than a screw adjustment, but I'm reading that you have to short two wires on something, run the car for a specified time, stand on one leg, face North and wave a flag...

Is it really so involved? Moreover, why? Where's the best instructions?

[cwisenheimer]

The Miata.net Garage links will be your friend: http://miata.net/garage/isc.html

[Labora]

It really isn't that hard. These engines aren't terribly smooth at idle so I wouldn't expect much raising the idle slightly.

[Sangatster]

The Miata.net Garage links will be your friend: http://miata.net/garage/isc.html

Wow, that's pretty comprehensive. I'll check it out. Thanks for the link sir.