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So you want to go off road or you want to make it look like it is ready for off road? Are you ready to get that thing dirty? Here is a pic after a day in the woods and it really wasn't all that muddy that day.

Is the "air" sound when it is running? If you hear the "air" sound when it is not running, then that is just air escaping from the brake booster. If you hear this when it is running then it is most likely time to replace the brake booster. A vacuum leak would usually be accompanied by a...

There is alot of interesting stuff on the internet regarding using hydrogen. Here's one example (I am not selling this, just find it interesting because I am doing research in this area). http://www.runyourcarwithwater.com/?hop=cyprusmete

I am currently upgrading mine with an AGR Super Pump (along with their steering box) because I am adding a hydraulic winch and wanted the extra oomph.

If you are talking about the 3 lighter outlet cluster on the dash (I think 97 is prob similar to 96) I had a similar problem. One of the aux plugs went out. I basically pulled it out (no easy task) and cleaned all the contact points and it has worked well ever since.

The quickest (and easiest) way to add the trailer wiring for a 4 pin setup: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-VWH~118319.htm

Whoops guess I thought the original poster had a '97. OK so this might not be the case on '00.

I removed the fuse for the DRLs on my '96. As I recall though, the fuse for the DRLs is also the fuse for the factory foglights. This may not be the case for a '97.

SSBC has a kit to convert to rear disc.

Which hydroboost system are you looking at? Vanco doesn't list one on their website. I already have the upgraded sterring pump for the soon to be added winch.

I put an SSBC kit on the front (multi-cylinder calipers, slotted rotors, their pads), replaced booster, replaced master cylinder, replaced most of the brake lines and although I saw a significant improvement, I am still not happy. Still too much pedal travel. I will be putting SSBC disc...

Not sure exactly what you are looking for regarding size info but here is a tire calculator I used when making tire decisions after doing 4" lift. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

After spending money on several books for my '96, I bit the bullet and ordered the full shop manual set from Faxon on Ebay ($119). Much better than anything else I have looked at.

I have also discovered that a battery going bad can take an alternator with it due to the lack of current reg on these alts. I went through several alternators and batteries before getting it right. A note: I will never buy a Wally world battery again, even though I know many batteries...

Thanks treepete. As an aside: I mentioned that I put the heat removal hood on to help keep the intake air cooler. I monitor the engine with an Autotap scanner and a laptop mounted on the console and the air temp did appear lower. I monitor alot of stuff but my main interest at the time...

Keystone has some nice ones for a '99. http://www.keystonerestyling.com/ Here's a couple more shots showing the hood. Road and woods version:

When I installed the K&N setup I also installed a Keystone fiberglass heat remover hood. Thought it might help keep the intake air cooler.

Although I only went 4", the mechanic that installed my Rancho kit and the shop that aligned my front end after install were very impressed with the make up of it. I have been driving it about a year and it has worked great for me.