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    Yes you can drain and fill in place. The new builds have a grommet from the left (driver) footwell. Inside the cockpit. If you have carpets it should just pull back to expose. You will need to cut a plug out of the heat insulation but you can stick it back to the grommet to reapply and cover with heat tape for future removal. Restick the carpet with temp spray stick.
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    You usually want to make sure you can loosen the fill before you open the drain (in case you drain and realize you can’t refill). But if you’re pulling it it’s less than an issue.
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    420 r with Miata 5 speed trans fluid fill (there is a grommet into passenger footwell) Drain
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    My daily just got hit while parked by a New York DOT employee minivan. Apparently New York self insures (ie no insurance). They advised me to mail a letter to the comptroller of the city. And they would respond in 4-6 months. Also advised they would likely pay a portion of the invoice. So I went thru my insurance - $17k in body work later the car is back. Still fighting with the insurance and the city to get my $1000 deductible back. Which is more about the principle of the matter than the money. Totally ridiculous.
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    Hagerty agreed value. State Farm and Allstate etc couldn’t figure it out in New York. My rates actually went down since I initially was quoted from Hagerty as a “caterham”. But when it was titled in New York as a specially constructed vehicle rates went down by 20%. I was very clear with my paperwork of the origins of the car. Hagerty said “if that’s what ny calls it then that is what it is”.
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    NJMP Track Days?

    CBuff replied to John B's topic in Northeast

    I am always game for a track day. Happy to invite myself if @yellowss7or @Croc are game. I’m probably getting to the expensive gift point in my mooching.
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    All my passengers are silent or near silent. Possibly with fear. They only start talking when we stop.
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    https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/masstuning-trackfest-sep-7-2025-new-york-safety-track-nyst-748419 Some talk of a few sevens heading there. Likely wait to commit to a few days prior for clear forecast. Get em running !! Fun track and mass tuning runs a decent operation and I believe allows ride along etc.
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    When I checked my turret oil in my 420r (Miata 5 speed). In checking online videos, mostly of Miata’s, they have a lower dust boot. My 420 does not have this and the leather outer boot is the only thing separating the inside of the tunnel to the cockpit. But I guess if you really wanted an open gated shifter you could figure out how to attach the lower dust boot.
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    Is there some type of rubber grommet or boot under the gated shifter. If not I would think you would get wind, rain , dirt blowing up into the cabin.
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    It’s the go you have trouble with.
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    @slowdude you”re earning that moniker recently.
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    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-world-class-motorsports-seven-replica/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMKEJtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnyy0Qdpb6Kn5aS6jrbdpr3C52MaRoMhgrckVqFADXDBOaootbt1T2W7dbEa_aem_KK11emR7BGkLETWzHAUlGg
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    Cannot really argue with you on the factory center mirror. I still use it with windshield but it shakes around. Likely upgrade at some point. I do have the spa style on the aero and both side and center are solid. I think folks have mounted the spa on the scuttle even with the windshield. Some discussions on long post or cut down post to change the heights but love the spa in action. They can be a little delicate so be careful with any strong cleaning agents etc.
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    https://www.dpr-motorsport.com/news/dpr_mirror_mounts the dpr are convex and although tiny give a nice solid view behind you. mirrors https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p85
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    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/lotus-seven-replica/
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    Excuse to have to drive your cat more = good problems to have.
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    I have a similar experience to @KnifeySpoony. My new 420R 5 speed is relatively user friendly. Def takes some getting used to vs my BMW with longer throws. The mazda box is shorter, notchier (sp? or maybe not a real word) and the clutch engagement is much shorter. I am now used to it. I always drive with super thin soled shoes, when I forget and jump in with regular shoes, it's a bit of a mess with pedal feel. I would think with thin sole shoes and some practice, if you are still having issues should be some adjustments.
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    no one said you can’t look good doing it!
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    It didn’t go for $36k on BAT. What are you looking to get for it.
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    A great day. Three is us made it to lime rock
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