Keeping the Craigslist Miata clean
Doing your part in the Golden State means riding dirty. However $5 worth of quarters can make the Craigslist Miata incredibly shiny. You gotta’ look good if you plan on passing tech. Rather have them talking to you about the hardtop than harking on that power steering puddle.
PRO TIP: The bolt that holds the striker plate to the windshield is an 8MMx20MM
I always loved old cars with new wheels, the only problem with these NB Sport rims by Enkei were that they needed a good scrubbing. A bucket of car wash, some new brushes and a handle of Simple Green should do the trick. Also, first time playing with Plastidip. Plan is two coats of black base, one coat of gold (when I can find it) finally followed by some clear. Let’s see how this goes.
I’d read that the tach in the NA Miata is powered by an electrical connection on the back of the cluster that can work itself loose over time. I know there’s oil pressure, but it looks like the engine’s not spinning. Continue reading “Weak tach”
It’s hard not to stop and admire something so good looking. Continue reading “Lookin good”
What do you do when your MX-5’s top is trashed and it’s about to pour. Why, a DIY shower cap of course. All you need is shower curtain, some string and a pair of Frankenstein bolts.
