My son and I use a covered aluminum utility trailer to carry our autocross tires and tools. However, we keep our autocross tires and tools in the trailer so it is always full and is not available for other use. So, I bought a small utility trailer today. It is two years old, but […]
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Hardtop Painting Part #2
I was anxious to get the second hardtop painted blue. I purchased some more paint from S1ngle Source Paints and followed the same process as I did on the first top. I did have the couple of bugs, a hair and some dust. I also tried to repair the color coat for one […]
Hardtop Painting Part #1
The two hardtops I purchased needed a color change. I picked black for one so it will match any of my Miatas. The other hardtop will be painted Sapphire Blue Mica to go on the 99 AE. I purchased a pint of black base coat and some clear coat from Single Source Paints in Griffin, […]
Quarter Panel Dent Repair
I finally got around to repairing the quarter panel on the 1999 Miata LS. I found that it was a concern of those who may want to purchase the car, so to make it more marketable the repair had to be done. I started by purchasing more paints from S1ngle Source Paints in Griffin, GA The […]
Paint Detailing Part #2
I finished the 2000 SE paint detailing today. It took about five hours. I started the day by polishing the front of the car. I used the DA and polishing compound. Once the compound was dry, I used two different microfiber cloths to remove the residue. The dirty one was used to get the bulk […]
Miata P0455
I started smelling fuel inside my 99 AE. It continued to get worse and the CEL came on with a P0455 code. I started by visually inspecting all the vacuum lines. I pulled the CDCV from under the passenger side rear and tested it to no avail. Then I pulled the Purge Solenoid Valve from […]
Paint Detailing Part #1
I have been preparing to clean up the paint on my 1999 AE and 2000 SE for a while now. I have been collecting tools and materials to use in the project. I finally have all the things I need, so it is time to stop work on the EVO and clean up the cars […]
Alignment Camber Tool
I have a magnetic base camber gauge that came with a used tool box I purchased at a garage sale. It appeared to be a viable option for use on my Miatas. So, my son and I made a tool that can be placed against an OEM 15″ Miata wheel. The tool is made from […]
Center Console Upgrade
The 1999 and 2000 Miatas did not come with cup holders. Bummer! I have added a 2001-2005 center console to each of my Miatas as I have been able to locate them. They are not always available. I just received a black center console for my 1999 Anniversary Edition. It is easy to install and […]
Alignment String Jig
I have read a lot of good things about doing my own alignments. It can save money and should allow me to do custom alignments to my Miatas. I looked at the different alignment tools and processes to get ideas on how I could make my own tools. I get much more satisfaction from making […]