Reddit reviews Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. (Motorbooks Workshop)

Welcome to the cult. How many miles do you have and what are your plans for the car at this point? I don't know how much you have gotten into it but may I recommend some books:

• My favorite shop manual
  
  
• General performance options info
  
  
• Optional, but general Miata information
  
  Also some useful websites (which you probably already know):
  
  
• Miata.net (especially the garage section)
  
  
• Some really useful information and budget minded tips
  
  
• My favorite performance parts supplier. Great service and help.
  
  I'm obviously a bit of a Flyin' Miata fan and a Tanner Buff.
  
  Be aware you are working with the lowest end of the miatas. We don't have the fancy engines and differentials of the 1.8s (94+) or the improved structural bits here and there (92+). With the age of the car I would suggest doing a suspension bushing change; poly sets are cheap, easy, and give you a nice feel. Maybe some structural stiffening to make it feel like new again. Other than that just make sure you are good on maintenance and have fun.

Buy this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760327920/miatanet