How to Install Extended Ball Joints in a Spec Miata
Before the rules changed, the only way to get more negative camber from the front suspension on a Spec Miata was to lower the...
Bit by Bit
When digital technology took over the mobile phone industry, the change from analog was rather quick. Because service providers would not be offering analog...
Shock Tech
One of the first things you realize after your first day on a racetrack is that OEM shocks aren’t going to cut it. If...
Jack Stand Stripes
The first time Toolshed Engineer appeared in Speed News magazine was back in May of 2012 during the first year of the magazine. In...
Hosting a Data Party
It’s often the case where in a given region that many racers wind up using the same data system. Those data systems record every...
HPDE46 Replacing the Slave Cylinder Hose and Clutch Delay Valve
In stock form, the E46 BMW with a manual transmission has what’s called a clutch delay valve, which is essentially a step-down fitting in...
The How and Why of NASA’s New Super Touring Tire Measurement System
The new Super Touring rules regarding section width came about because NASA tech inspectors were finding numerous tires — not just one brand or...
Installing the New Spec E30 Ground Control Coilover Kit
I enjoy upgrades to anything. Some of the most rewarding experiences were the little details that just pulled the whole package together, the icing...
Upgrading Brake Hoses to Braided Stainless Steel
Well, the ultimate dash light machine had stopped breaking long enough for me to consider some upgrades to it. Well, that’s not true, the...
Reducing Engine Friction
Here are a couple of statistics that will blow your mind. Up to Eighty percent of the friction in a reciprocating piston engine stems...