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  1. 05-31-2007, 07:24 PM #1
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    So I had posted in the classified section looking for a '97 miata. Well, I've just signed over a check for a red '94 with 54K on it. I guess I can officially be a part of the DFW Miata group now, right?

    I do have a few questions:

    First, the car desperately needs detailing. I have a friend who said his shop could do a full detail including painting the rims for $110. He also said the shop next to his can put on a new top for about $500-550 (parts and labor). Are these good prices, is there somewhere else anyone would recommend? In addition, the driver's side window needs to be put back on track or something like that, who would I need to take the car to to get this taken care of?
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    Welcome to the fun

    110 for a complete detail is about average for wax engine ect.

    500-550 for a top after install is also good, just make sure you get a top that you like.

    As for the window you should be able to do that fairly easily. Anyone here would be more than happy to give you hand with that whenever you can come to a meet or tech day.
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    That would be about what I paid for a top + install about 3 years ago for my 92 B&T. It's a good price.

    I got the top from the folks at http://www.cabrioworld.com

    It was the OEM style with the zippered rear window.

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    Welcome to the fun. Maybe we will see you at a Tuesday/Wednesday night event or at an AX race.
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    Welcome and congrats on the car!
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    Welcome, pull up a seat and relax!
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    Welcome, I'm sure your enjoying the Miata.
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  8. 05-31-2007, 10:00 PM #8
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    Thanks for the advise. I think I will just hand the vehicle straight to my friend so he can take care of it all for me (he's a previous Miata owner).

    I'm off to browse the site to see what you guys are up to. The only thing I've checked out so far is the forum.
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  9. 06-01-2007, 12:19 AM #9
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    I'm so upset! Back when I had my 97, I bought the "happy car" grille inserts (you can see it here http://www.auto-expressions.com/scrapb.htm ) It seems the company is selling off all its stock and I'm just really sad that I won't be able to have a happy Miata again. I wish I had the know how (and tools) to fashion a set for myself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by saffikeagan View Post
    I'm so upset! Back when I had my 97, I bought the "happy car" grille inserts (you can see it here http://www.auto-expressions.com/scrapb.htm ) It seems the company is selling off all its stock and I'm just really sad that I won't be able to have a happy Miata again. I wish I had the know how (and tools) to fashion a set for myself.

    The business is for sale. I wonder how much he wants for it? It was a unique product. Sad to see that he's selling the business. Maybe someone will snag it up and bring them back. I had a set on my last Miata.

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    Welcome to the madness...

    Quote Originally Posted by saffikeagan View Post
    I'm so upset! . . . It seems the company is selling off all its stock and I'm just really sad that I won't be able to have a happy Miata again.
    Those are cute. If you are going that route around here, you might want to do 2 things:

    1. Talk to Officer Dingle about harassment on the forum - he gets it about as often as anybody except BR and I wouldn't recommend talking to BR until you've read his posts
    2. Read the Alligator Hide link listed below.


    Maybe you ought to read the Alligator Hide Link first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onething View Post
    ...he gets it about as often as anybody except BR and I wouldn't recommend talking to BR until you've read his posts
    ...and across the line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    See what I mean?
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    Also someone should talk him into a weekend at MSR this June 23. There are still spots open.

    http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=9317
    Blah blah blah!
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    So the key to survival here is to give more than you take. Good to know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post



    Oh! and by the way welcome
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    Welcome, you will like it here.
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    Welcome!

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