Ginger: The Pioneer deck is in and working, but the install isn’t perfect yet. Once I have it the way I want, I have a new center console as well as black carbon surrounds for [...]]]> After guilting pedwar into updating the site with her recent automotive pursuits, I guess I should do an update to.

Ginger: The Pioneer deck is in and working, but the install isn’t perfect yet. Once I have it the way I want, I have a new center console as well as black carbon surrounds for the radio and the shifter to install. The 8″ -> 6.5″ adaptors worked well enough, but the Sony speakers are a still shrill. Can’t complain when they were free.

I’ve also installed the Flyin’ Miata anti-roll bars (last week). That was an adventure. condor888000 and I were half way through it when I realized I had no idea where I had put the mounting hardware kit. I eventually found it, but not before getting a scary shipping quote from FM. Glad I didn’t have to go that route.

There was an apparent trasnmission fluid leak. Elite Mazda checked it and thought it was the missing gaskets on the fill and drain plugs. I’ll check it this week when I have the car jacked up to change the front wheel bearing/hub assemblies. That was unforseen, but what can you do.

AutoX: I find myself, after putting my hand up to be kitchen help, as the Head of Timing and Registration. It’s a touch overwhelming since I’m learning from a base of zero, but the old hands are proving very supportive and helpful. In particular, Luker from MCO has been a real rock. The new guys are also stepping up and pitching in. It’s a good thing, too, as we’re having major problems with the timing system. Hopefully some testing over the next couple of weeks can help pin-point the issues.

The downside is that I’m not getting the time I need to walk the course, watch, and learn — not a good way to get faster with a new, relatively unfamiliar car.

Glad that my bro is coming out. I hope he joins condor888000 and I when we trek to Shannonville  for a St. Lac event this coming Sunday. I even offered to let him run Ginger with me.

Work: It’s work. I think that’s enough about that.

The Best News Ever: We’re getting FM’s Big Enchilada and their AFCO Suspension for Ginger. Me very happy!