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[Project 328is e36] Full Circle Suspension Fail

Sometimes what seems to be a good deal is in fact too good to be true. For several years I had wanted to upgrade the suspension on the e36 to a true adjustable coilover setup. [...]

February 28, 2017 Projects

[Project Miata] Riding the Rails

If you’ve owned or still own an NA/NB Mazda Miata, then you know very well that the frame rails are made of papier-mâché. Place the jack wrong, and the rails will collapse under pressure like a 4th grade national spelling bee contestant. [...]

February 9, 2017 Projects

[Project Miata] Racing Beat the Noise

Four cylinder exhausts seem to be hit or miss. Designing them to sound properly sporty can be a tall order. Get it wrong though, and there’s a solid chance you’ll receive a casting call for the next Fast and the Furious movie. [...]

February 2, 2017 Projects

[Project 328is E36] Undoing the Upgrade

I’ve been monkeying with old Bavarian cars for about ten years now. In that time, I’ve been able to test a lot of the tried-and-true “upgrades” folks seem to perform to these cars. When the 328 received its s52 swap 3 [...]

January 23, 2017 Projects

[Project Miata] Heat, Roll, Crack the Paint

Sunday evening is the time when most people ready themselves for the work week ahead. [...]

January 17, 2017 Projects

[Project Fiesta] Stiff Arm the Party

Few cars are perfect right off the production line. Each and every car has its own design quirks which lead to aftermarket solutions. [...]

January 10, 2017 Projects

[Project Miata] Tein for a New Suspension

Miata ownership means bargain hunting. There’s no avoiding it. If you’re like us, then searching for deals on parts is the norm. [...]

January 3, 2017 Projects

[Project Miata] Interior Decorators

With the addition of the Miata, there have been some changes that Milton and I are still adjusting to. [...]

December 12, 2016 Projects

[Project Toyota 4×4] It was all in your Header

The pickup truck might be the unsung hero of hauling things around, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t considered making a few upgrades. [...]

November 29, 2016 Projects

[Project Miata] The Usual Lip Service

  Since the day the Miata showed up, I couldn’t stand the questionable styling additions the previous owner had made. Immediately I had to give my two cents (and several more dollars) how to fix the issue at hand. [...]

November 20, 2016 Projects