September 3, 2023 152406 miles The last time at the track I smelled coolant, and the overflow reservoir was low, even though I had topped it off the night before. Thought it was the drip leak I have in the radiator. . The next day when I got home I checked again and the radiatorContinue reading “Coolant hose leak”
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Nano ceramic coat wheels
151110 miles June 23, 2022 With the new Falken Azenis RT 660 mounted, I decided to wash, clay bar, and nano ceramic coat the rims.
Oil change
151110 miles June 23, 2022 Oil change. Better late than never. Penzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-30 with Mazda oil filter.
Brake pads
150946 miles May 24, 2022 Checked the brake pads for the upcoming season as there is a hot laps day on Friday. Still some meat left on the pads, but I might as well do it now. Used Hawk HP Plus pads HB148N.560 and HB157N.484 just like before
Engine Stand
A friend found a used 5.3LS engine for me. It’s not in great shape but got me thinking more about doing a LS swap. Picked up this engine stand from Princess Auto to start taking the LS engine apart.
Front control arm bushings
150040 miles Sept 23, 2021 Ordered ILMotorsports control arm bushings from Moss Miata which are an upgrade to the OEM stiffness. Used a 3 jaw puller and a little heat from a propane torch to both remove and install the bushings. Painted the lower control arm and upper control arm white. After install the carContinue reading “Front control arm bushings”
Cam Angle Sensor (CAS) o-ring
150020 miles Aug 19, 2021 Almost tore the entire front suspension apart trying to find the clunking noise. Only thing left is the lower control arm, which I didn’t want to remove since that would change the alignment. Took the car to BC Auto for the, to hopefully diagnose the noise. While the car wasContinue reading “Cam Angle Sensor (CAS) o-ring”
Sway bar bushings
149494 miles Aug 1, 2021 Replaced front and rear sway bar bushings. Bought from RockAuto.
Voltmeter, USB charger
149476 miles July 31, 2021 Installed a voltmeter and dual usb charger, ordered from Amazon. Now I can plug in the GoPro and my phone at the same time while at the track. Plus I can monitor the battery voltage.
Tie rod ends, ball joints
149476 miles July 31, 2021 After installing the coilovers there was a clunking and rattling noise from the front end. After inspecting I saw that the tie rod rubber was cracked. I decided to change all tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints. Also painted the Upper control arms while I was at it.Continue reading “Tie rod ends, ball joints”
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