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help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size steeri

Post by n1gzd » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:07 am

Hi,
Probably I can figure it out myself but since this can be dangerous and I have never done it before, is there anyone with the right knowledge who might like to help me remove the airbags from my 1995 Miata on Saturday morning in North Andover (Lawrence Airport)? I have the factory manual and simplified notes from the internet but might still want some advice.

Also, has anyone ever installed a sweet manufacturing steering wheel hub stub shaft on a miata? If so, before I have a chance to see for myself, does anyone know what size fits (if any)? (they come in a few different diameters to fit different size steering columns the one I used for my Midget is 3/4 inch I think).

thanks,
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by 962porsche » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:40 am

Becca i did a little write up on here on the forums .
it was ez to do and took me about an hour to figure it out but once i did it was a 10 minute job .

disconect the battery .
look under the dash for the bule boxes for the crap to the air bags you have to remove all of it then you can remove the bigs them selfs .
the worst part of doing the job was me a 6'1" person getting under the dash with the racing seats in the car .

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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by zchris » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:43 am

Rebecca, I'll do both when you bring me the car. Buy the 3/4" sweet quick release and I'll make the adapter and weld it on. The bags will come out as part of dash removal.
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by KKennedy717 » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:51 pm

That seems like a win. Somebody just picked up some free time on Saturday morning.
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:25 pm

chris,
Its a plan. I will go go ahead and get the sweet 3/4 inch shaft end.

Thanks to others for their helpful comments.
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by chaos4NH » Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:26 pm

Watch out! Rebecca is getting serious! Full NASCAR TYPE CAGE, air bags out, removable steering wheel! Go girl!
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by wizzman » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:11 am

I think she was already pretty serious :wink:
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:41 am

well, now that I have another Miata I can dedicate this car for track use. Previously I wanted it to be more drivable for other uses.
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:03 pm

Hopefully I won't mix up the airplane and car parts (took them both apart at the same time). ;)
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/Fa ... ge064.html
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/Fa ... ge068.html
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/Fa ... ge074.html

anyone ever seen a pair of these?
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/Fa ... ge051.html

fun fun fun....
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:05 pm

and the poor midget is now full of miata parts (temporary parking spot until I get get rid of it):
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/Fa ... ge081.html

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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by 962porsche » Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:53 pm

yes i have seen them many times .
magneto's are used on more than just airplanes they were and are also used on many cars ,motorcycles and trucks .

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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:00 am

40's style hotrods with mags are making a comeback now,
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by jeffw » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:12 am

Rebecca: I have a Megasquirt for sale in the classifieds that would be perfect for your car!
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Re: help removing airbags from 1995 Miata, also what size st

Post by n1gzd » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:14 am

I agree but don't know yet if I have points to use it.
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what is getting in the way of car projects

Post by n1gzd » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:22 pm

this is what is getting in the way of finishing car projects:

made some progress but still lots of work to do (also moved pics to different link):
some excerpts:
pretty well stripped:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge092.html

removed cylinder assys:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge085.html

add a little bling (I know it is cheesy but wanted to anyway):
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge104.html

lub up new pistons (after gapping and installing rings):
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge109.html

ready to press cylinder over piston:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge117.html

installed new cylinders:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge124.html

size matters:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge107.html

mags overhauled:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge101.html

carb overhauled:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge102.html

7 new hoses:
http://www.pangalacticconsortium.com/te ... ge103.html
lots of other new stuff (including ignition harness).

fun fun fun..... gota get this done so I can get back to car projects.

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