Ode to a Bikini Top
July 9th, 2011 — Exterior, Sharka pix
I love my hardtop. I mean seriously. It’s my hardtop. I don’t call it “Sharka’s hardtop” but rather “mine”. It transforms the Miata from a floppy noodle into a real car. It offers a barrier against skin cancer and the weather. It looks gorgeous.
And then I got the bikini top.
Only I Can Prevent Sharka Fires
July 2nd, 2011 — Interior
Cheap insurance against losing Sharka to a bad fuel line – a halon fire bottle and mount that slides with the seat. Oh, and a robotic T-rex.
G-String Bikini
June 27th, 2011 — Exterior, Parts Review
My combination install / review of the Project-G G-String bikini top for NA and NB Mazda Miatas. Spoiler alert: You want this top.
All About Head Studs
June 16th, 2011 — Engine, Turbo, Wrench Turning
The last in my series of technical posts dealing with changing out the head gasket. Everything you ever wanted to know about ARP head studs. It’s pretty awesome.
Sorta-easy Coolant Reroute – part 2
June 9th, 2011 — DIY, Engine, Turbo
Part TWO of Sharka’s coolant re-route! There are very few toy photos, but that’s the only deficiency in this post. 18 more coolant re-route photos round out this DIY project. Take a peek.
Hey buddy, got the time(ing)?
June 8th, 2011 — Engine, Wrench Turning
So, there I was. Standing in my garage, tired and hot. But I had my keys in hand for the first time in a while and was ready to start Sharka’s engine with the new head gasket, new coolant re-route, and ported head. I pressurized the fuel rail and checked for leaks…
Not Quite Tatooine
June 6th, 2011 — Sharka pix
Easy Coolant Reroute – part 1
Part one of Sharka’s coolant re-route. There was just too many photos to get everything into one blog post. And there was this little ninja who threatened me if I didn’t put this up right away…
Insert “Head” Joke Here
May 1st, 2011 — Engine
My head is back from machining and in my lightbox. Nothing revolutionary or earth-shattering was done to the head, but I do expect a little more flow out of it. Take a look.
Clean Your Pistons Like a Boss
April 20th, 2011 — Engine
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