MX-5 Miata

Went on the Blue Ridge Parkway this week, and had a blast! The Parkway feels amazing with the top down, and all of the curves make for some interesting driving.

It was a nice day.

I'm very excited.

97, 5-speed, Torsen, 96k miles.

Something insightful.

It's time to winterize my Miata. Makes me so sad when she goes into hibernation. I drive her daily if the weather isn't too bad and I don't need extra room.

Is anyone else winterizing?

This is the unlikely success story of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: the world's bestselling 2-seat roadster and the only remaining true lightweight sports car.

It almost never happened in the first place. Had its makers listened to the experts, it never would have happened. And if Mazda listened to its own customers, it would have never succeeded.

2003 model

https://pixelfed.social/p/Cornfed/613741994334708298 2010 Jeep Commander air vents, I cannot recommend these strongly enough. Increases airflow.

https://pixelfed.social/p/Cornfed/613742053919257183 Dayton Audio RSS265HO-44 10" Reference HO DVC in 0.3cuft. Amp is a midrange JL 500w mounted in the fender tunnel. I like Aphex Twin (which hits like 23hz) and this thing performs better than you'd expect for a single 10" in a tiny box!

https://pixelfed.social/p/Cornfed/613741777701806548 From when I rebuilt the rear end last spring - control arm bushings, differential bushings, differential seals, end links. I'm not a mechanic, I just watch videos and search forums and have a factory service manual, so I was proud of myself!

It was really nice driving home, though, so I'm pretty stoked that the Sierra top I ordered is zippered glass. Always nice to install an upgrade instead of just boring maintenance. Of course I pulled the trigger on a new Rega P3 50th Anniversary turntable right before finding this... when it rains it pours!

My 2000 NB1 I've been building for 5ish years. The engine's mostly stock but I've spent a lot of time on maximizing its cornering ability on a reasonable budget and removing weight where while retaining creature comforts like carpet and a radio. It's my third Miata and definitely my favorite! IMO, NBs are the sweet spot between power, complexity and daily-ability.

Had a NA back in '99 but after my poor mk2.5 went to rust heaven a few weeks ago (the underside was a horror show) I've gone and got a 2017 ND RF and oh boy am I in love.

(Sorry to the NC's, I just didn't like the design)

My first car and my second car.

The reshelling of the mechanicals and suspension from my wrecked Eunos into the new body is completed.

Months of effort, skinned kuckles, dirty fingernails, swearing and way too much money are over.

Turbocharged and ready to party #mx5 #miata

The reshelling of the mechanicals and suspension from my wrecked Eunos into the new body is completed.

Months of effort, skinned kuckles, dirty fingernails, swearing and way too much money are over.

Turbocharged and ready to party #mx5 #miata

Took about two hours.