REFLECTOR: Miata Seat recliners revisited

Fri May 4 01:09:31 CDT 2012

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I went by Mazda today to get prices on new 2004 Miata hinges. They were $330 for the pair. 
They also don’t have the outside cover any more, they have been discontinued. 

May have to buy them on ebay. Would be much cheaper, but would then have to figure out the cover.

Jack

From: Mark Magee 
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:34 AM
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Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Miata Seat recliners revisited

You can actually buy the winterized windshield washer fluid, it contains alcohol. 
This is what guys buy for water/methanol injection systems.

Mark B. Magee 
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On May 3, 2012, at 9:26 AM, "Alex Balic" <velocity_pilot at verizon.net> wrote:

  Probably need to add some alcohol also to prevent the mixture from freezing up at altitude and breaking the pump/lines

  From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of John Dibble
  Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:14 PM
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  The water needs to be distilled, otherwise you will build up mineral deposits which will hinder cooling (when dry).

  John

  On 5/2/2012 11:31 AM, Mark Magee wrote: 

  Chris,

  On your over temp issue on taxi, I read years ago where a guy w/a rotary in a Vans derivative installed an auto windshield washer pump with a spray bar near the radiator. On long taxi holds in the heat he would toggle the pump motor to hit the radiator with H2O and that knocked his engine's H2O temp right down. Set off a steam cloud I'd imagine... A company used to sell this concept for pickups towing 5th wheel trailers to 'desert proof' a tow rig. These used the water from the RV' water tanks.

  Thought I'd pass it along. 

  Mark B. Magee 

  Sent from IPhone 4

  On May 2, 2012, at 11:15 AM, Chris Barber <cbarber at texasattorney.net> wrote:

    I too bought a Miata hinge. I think from a different year. Mine did not come with a cover either. Also, it appears a bit thick. May be the way they are or a year difference. 

    I am fighting severe cooling issues during high speed taxi test so reclining seats are on the back burner. 

    $25 for one left side on E-bay. E-bay is almost too easy and dangerous. 

    Chris 

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    On May 1, 2012, at 10:32 PM, "Alex Balic" <velocity_pilot at verizon.net> wrote:

      EBay- 

      From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Gattenby
      Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 10:04 PM
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      Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Miata Seat recliners revisited 

      Where did you get them?  eBay ? Local salvage? 

      Noel

      On May 1, 2012, at 8:58 PM, "Alex Balic" <velocity_pilot at verizon.net> wrote: 

        I took the advice given a couple of weeks ago and ordered a pair of Miata seat recliner hinges- I got a good deal on them ($50 for the pair), but I just got them, and they seem a little bit heavy at  3.25 pounds each – maybe that is relative, but  did anyone that used them lighten them in any way before installation? Also, did not get the nice plastic covers with them, so will need to figure something out on that too….. 

        Alex 

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