149409 miles July 1, 2021 Cruise control had been acting up since last year. Sometimes working, sometimes not. After several hours and multiple frustrating attempt to diagnose the problem including replacing a leaking capacitor on the module, I decided to order a replacement used unit from Miata-source.com Module showed up quickly and cruise worked flawlesslyContinue reading “Cruise Control Module”
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Xida coilovers
149300 miles June 4, 2021 Took a while to decide on which coilovers to install. I wanted good quality ones…buy once, cry once… so I was essentially deciding between Xiadas from Supermiata and Fox Vmax from flyin miata. Decided on Xiadas, and after a couple emails to Supermiata ordered them.
Fender rolling
149300 miles May 30, 2021 Since I’m running wider tires and will be installing coil overs and lowering the car, I need to roll the fender so the tires don’t contact the fenders. Got the fender roller from Princess Auto.
Frame rail reinforcement
149290 miles May 22, 2021 Bought and installed Flyin Miata frame rail reinforcement kit
Fuel filter
149290 miles May 15, 2021 Replaced fuel filter
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
149290 miles Mar 21, 2021 Ordered and installed stainless steel brake lines. Ordered from Amazon. Stoptech 950.45508 Centric 950.45008
Hood strut
149290 miles Feb 15, 2021 Ordered and installed a Cobalt hood lift kit from Moss Miata
Oil change
149290 miles Oct 4, 202p Penzoil synthetic 5w30
Rear spoiler
Sept 12, 2020 148949 miles Bought a cheap plastic spoiler from eBay and installed it on the trunk. Like the front slip it adds another PAX point to my classification because it changes the car’s aerodynamics.
Tow Hooks – Flyin Miata
Sept 12, 2020 148948 miles In case I end up going on an off track excursion and need assistance out of the weeds, I decided to install front and rear tow hooks. Bought a set from Flyin Miata and they cost way too much for what you get. Install was easy. Not much else toContinue reading “Tow Hooks – Flyin Miata”