From the monthly archives: October 2009
Back on the 18th, I spent a couple of hours on Shannonville‘s “Long Track” layout (much more fun than the Fabi lay-out). I’m happy to report that the Big Enchilada sure made a difference in horsepower. Back in June, pre-mods, Ginger topped-out at 145kph on the long back straight. This time around, she [...]
The cooler weather has revealed the cost that accompanies the simplicity of the manual boost control — it starts to peak much higher than desired. So, for $50, I purchased the Ingersoll-Rand boost control solenoid sold for Hydra by Flyin’ Miata.
As expected, install is easy as pie, but set-up is pain, although its all [...]
October 17th was our 11th wedding anniversary and we celebrated with a weekend-long excursion to the Kingston/Prince Edward County region that culminated in a day of driving adventures.
Sick and tired of the horrid Sony Xplod speakers, I ponied up for a set of Clearwater, 8″, miata-specific speakers. Super easy install, quality construction, and awesome sound. Couldn’t be happier for $160USD.
After the adventures in Picton, I toyed with the idea of just running the Racing Harts and Star Specs for the rest of the season (what littel remains), but decided against it and placed an order for one rim. Emilio filled the order quickly from his crash replacement reserve and the new rim should be [...]
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