In the first video https://youtu.be/vlBnDe0Lenw I replaced the front struts with a set of Koni adjustables on this Miata and now it is time to replace the rears struts, springs and install the upper mounts from flying Miata. Oh and sway bar. -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Mazda miata mx5: koni adjustable struts springs, flying miata mounts, sway bars – part ii”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dean Sapp says:

    Looks like a autocross car to me

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ozzy Krahn says:

    might as well bring back the mullet

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Mason says:

    Had a customer had a v8 in it

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hawk 1966 says:

    Working with Ms. Marie must be a hoot, she's so. . . bubbly with a delightful laugh.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars strange beautiful music says:

    SMA is the fabulous place for a first date. Me: "So, meet at SMA for coffee…?"☕😋
    Her: "Sounds great, I love that place. The atmosphere is so quaint." ☕

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Diesel Hatz says:

    Why not renew the hardware? The links I can understand, money and all. The nuts and bolts can’t be that much? Nice new purple top mount, two rusted nuts, weird. For the price for the parts, I’d expect new fittings anyway.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Julien says:

    I am miata people and i am upset 🙁

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike says:

    why does this chick always wear a jeans dress thing?

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars myshots101 says:

    Second time watching this and I just realized that you didn't use a boot on those. I just did my fronts about two weeks ago and I just noticed that since I may do the rears at some point.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Myers says:

    Eric Flexing a little for us 🙂 😂

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred Bach says:

    I don't enjoy the non-car chatter. I'd much rather have Eric telling us about cars.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Akins says:

    I was going to ask why you never took us on shake with the Miata, then I realized you could not fit into it without adjusting the drivers seat. Which would break one of your rules, which says you should never adjust the driver seat. How do you deal with that?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Harper says:

    Wax on Wax off

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rich Brienza says:

    the 25 dislikes have a man bun

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Harper says:

    Dude, want to see your new vehicle lift

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Harper says:

    Captain Marvel

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MechShark says:

    "oooh siiiik!"

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jeff wade says:

    Hi Eric Great show! Where did you get that control arm tool?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duncan Mac says:

    Thanks for the video.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ThacMan says:

    I've got that exact same screwdriver and it is a great pry bar/scraper/hammer. Can't say i've ever used it on a screw.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MitchF150 says:

    did you get a new "jeep" hat?

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeremie Evangelista says:

    I would love to see the alignment on the Miata if you happened to record it 🙂

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jan van der Wal says:

    The swaybar in the rear is for understear ( front ), the one in the front is for overstear ( rear )

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Beard says:

    PLEASE tell me she was wearing a denim dress, cause if bell bottoms are coming back, IMAMURDERAFOOL!!!!

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mitch J says:

    Hey Eric: Can you do a "how to prep your car for winter" video sometime this summer? I live in the salt belt like you do, and I would like to know where to spray fluid film on my chassis to minimize rust, or where should I spray rubberized coating on the underside while it's warm this summer. Basically, what can I do to ensure my car's underside is protected for the harsh salt winter conditions it will encounter later this year? Thanks!!!!

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Coleman says:

    Love your assistants, but get lost by too much dialogue. Like it better when only Eric O is narrating.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Night Out says:

    there is only 1 use for a screwdriver. Literally anything you need it to

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars vwwrenchie says:

    Miata get two of those cars..one roller skate for each foot.😎

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Norman Gallant says:

    Part two good job.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thesteaktc says:

    Fancy

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars * Joe Hall says:

    Flyin Miata makes some of the best Miata parts.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fang Of Truth says:

    I like how you explain the steps of the work that you are doing. You don’t sound like a teacher but a fellow do it yourself kind of guy. I was able to change the axles and seals on a 94 Taurus One tool that came in handy was a small prybar from Dollar Tree as I was doing it on jack stands in driveway. Not much room to get anything bigger in there. I have to say Ms Marie looks like the women that go to our church. Also I like your minimal use of foul language.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Redd Panda says:

    A lot of money for parts and labor…but…reuse the old links and bushings?

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars freakyflow says:

    Hey with the nice weather…We need to see a camping trip … Quote : …All work no play makes Homer something Something…Crazy?…Don't mind if i dooo !

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Kid that owns that miata definitely loves that car with all the money he putting into it and having you install everything

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Flat head screw driver is definitely the most abused tool in the shop it's used for everything

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Great video Eric

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rich says:

    Just a little observation…… should the new struts you fitted not have the dust boots fitted over the bump stops?

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lemoneypeach says:

    Karate kid was on the TV in the hospital room when my gf was giving birth to our son. Doctor asked if we wanted to turn the TV off told him "wax on, wax off doctor son" He said "what"? I said "no leave it on, no mercy". Then one of the nurses said "doctor…finish him.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike's World says:

    Hey dude I notice that bofa ya nuts are rusty. It's true you can never have enough lube to protect the jig a lee bits.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John MacPhee Sr. says:

    I have a question that does not pertain to this video. I changed the bushing sway arm assembly and the bearings plust the control arm. I'm noticing a shake at about 50 miles an hour afterwards. I checked everything but I noticed a color sequence in the Piston bolts blue and chrome. Does this matter? And could that be the cause of the 50 miles an hour shake?

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roadkill5333 says:

    The Mazda Miata!!

    That's what happens when a car company ignores the Pontiac Fiero!!

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roadkill5333 says:

    The Miata!! Keeping homosexuals out of Corvettes for decades!!

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roadkill5333 says:

    Like Marie says: THE MIATA IS ADORABLE"! Try to take out a raccoon in one of those, tho!! You'll regret it!!