Recent content by Le_bow_ski

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I’m guessing you haven’t heard about the State of Jefferson. I’m pretty certain you’ve never been there.

Entertained! https://www.usnews.com/media/best-states/overall-rankings-2019.pdf

No doubt there are millions of Californians who‘s highest aspiration in life is to move to Baltimore, Maryland.

What is the data source for the graph?

Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid Part Number XT-M5-QS is expensive, german, has Friction Modifiers in it and is a favorite for the Miata transmission along with Redline MT90. I would imagine either of these well engineered and carefully formulated lubricants would perform...

Fire extinguisher

You can have kids and a Miata also. No need for summer and winter coilovers if they’re height adjustable, though a set of winter snow tires would be nice up where you are. With a limited slip rear, and increased ground clearance, a Miata with the right tires can be incredibly versatile in any...

1991 Miata, 1.6 liter, 5-speed manual, Torsen Type II differential. Adjustable height Bilstein monotube shock based suspension, Swift springs, anti-sway bars removed to improve articulation. Braid rally wheels from Catalonia, Spain. Unseen but not unused are under-chassis slide rails.

You might consider installing clear paint protection film in front of the rear tires as rocks thrown up by the front tires will chip that area really quickly. They make precut panels specifically for that purpose and location.

He is absolutely trying to rob you of your hard earned money, like he does with all of his customers. That's just how some people are. Do yourself a favor, and never use him again.

You can get Honda relabeled Denso plugs on line at a discounted price from any number of Honda dealers. To that you have to add shipping, which is around $12.90 for a set of four at most places I've checked, but the total will be well under the $30x4 your dealer is apparently asking.

The Big Lebowski

My cars are 100% not-stock, but then first generation Miatas practically beg to be modified. Wheels, shocks, springs, anti-sway bars, headlights, steering wheels, gauges, etc., etc., are all fair game.

I used to run ultra high performance summer only tires before I grew to hate them. I now run grand touring type tires. They do virtually everything very well, which can't be said for summer only tires. Too many compromises going SOT, way too many. Never again will I ever install them on a...