Tire Preparation Basics
Over the years, my racing team has accused me of being a real pain in the ass. This comes from my dedication to extreme...
Wet or Dry, the Toyo Tires R1R Delivers
A few months of driving what was supposed to be my track car on a daily basis had morphed me into a masochist. I...
Project Spec E46: Sourcing and Stripping a Car
A few years ago, I wrote a series on building a Spec E30 as an average guy, doing a home build in his garage....
Cooling System Facts and Upgrades
As the name suggests, an internal combustion engine creates heat. The enormous potential energy from a few droplets of gasoline compressed and mixed with...
Track Tire Basics – The selection, care and feeding of racing tires
The fundamentals of racing tire management can be broken down into three areas: pre-event preparation, at the race track and on the track. Whether...
Project Spec E30 Part III: Removing the Sunroof Cassette
One item that many builders leave in place on a Spec E30 is the sunroof cassette. Reasons vary as to why, but it’s a...
A Mini Goes Big – Adding a Wilwood big brake kit to a Mini...
The Mini Cooper S enjoys a reputation as fun, zippy little car that handles great. Now that prices on used S models have come...
Project: Spec E30 – Finding a Donor and Getting Started on the Build
People ask me what it takes to build a Spec E30. Believe it or not, it’s a common question that people who are interested...
Installing Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on a Mazda Miata for Increased Stopping Power
Several things happen when you stand on the brakes hard. Foremost, the system takes the energy of momentum and transduces it into heat, and...
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...
