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    Its been quite awhile since I visited this forum...

    Its been quite awhile since I visited this forum and I thought it was time to at least update my fleet.

    On August 13, 2021 I took delivery of a new C8 Corvette at the National Corvette Museum in...
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    Couple of pictures of 173/6000 and a list of...

    Couple of pictures of 173/6000 and a list of current modifications.2141121410

    This is the list of the mods to my 30AE. My '16 Club has most of the same mods except it has a BBR Turbo. Other than...
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    Nope, just 60 years of being a gearhead. 21409

    Nope, just 60 years of being a gearhead.

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    Its been 6 years since the last post. I thought...

    Its been 6 years since the last post. I thought I would update my fleet. I now own my 36th and 38th Miatas, a '16 Club with the BBR turbo, suspension and brake upgrades and a whole lot more. The...
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    Stoly, What's going on with your brakes? It...

    Stoly,

    What's going on with your brakes? It looks like the pads are only using 1/3rd of the available surface.

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    With the bad weather we've been having lately I...

    With the bad weather we've been having lately I have been doing a little detailing in the shop. The Miata got a wax job, the Caterham is getting the under carriage cleaned up and the WRX got a wash...
  7. If you think a Miata with an LS3 is scary fast,...

    If you think a Miata with an LS3 is scary fast, how about a Lotus 7 clone with an LS6 engine?

    A friend has a Stalker (a different 7 clone) with an LS3 in it. 430 hp and 1,500 lb. I drove it...
  8. A year or so ago I got a ride on the track with...

    A year or so ago I got a ride on the track with Keith Tanner in his Targa Newfoundland V8 Miata. He got the rear end out a bit and I gave a big whoop. He looked at me and asked if I liked that. I...
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    I'm pretty sure that neither of these two types...

    I'm pretty sure that neither of these two types were ever installed at the factory at least for the USA cars. They were a dealer or self installed item.
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    Normally you would scribe a mark between the head...

    Normally you would scribe a mark between the head and the CAS to get the timing in the ball park but since you have a different head that wouldn't help you. Try moving the CAS back and forth as your...
  11. The Veteran's day discount is still good until...

    The Veteran's day discount is still good until the 13th. Ordered one today (the 12th), thanks for putting this together.
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    [CO] PDR - Sunday, November 10th, Erie, CO

    Sorry about the late notice.

    I'm having a PDR tech at my shop in Erie on Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM. This was scheduled for last Sunday in conjunction with the tech day but the PRD tech had to...
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    Happy 30th Anniversary Flyin Miata

    November 10th marks 30 years in business for Flyin Miata. They started as The Dealer Alternative in New Jersey servicing Porsche/Audi/VW and got into Miatas in '89. http://www.flyinmiata.com/
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    It was dirty and parked in front of the Caterham....

    It was dirty and parked in front of the Caterham. Much easier to just take the WRX.
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    It was 29F when I headed out to the C&C this AM. ...

    It was 29F when I headed out to the C&C this AM. I had the Caterham all spiffed up and ready to go last night but when I headed out to the shop to get it I wussed out and took the new WRX instead.
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    Many years ago I owned Sunkist, the only Miata...

    Many years ago I owned Sunkist, the only Miata painted orange by the factory. The story of how I got her and subsequently totaled her is here:

    http://www.miata.net/faq/colorcars.html

    This is...
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    This is my SBY. Engine is a '97 block bored to...

    This is my SBY. Engine is a '97 block bored to 1,900cc, '99 head and intake with FM headwork, FM II turbo system with Garrett 3071 turbo, Link ECU, FM 3" exhaust, 8lb flywheel, FM Stage I clutch and...
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    Here's a few pictures to carry you over until you...

    Here's a few pictures to carry you over until you meet her in person.

    http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/scannon929/library/Subaru%20WRX
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    Of the current cars, the Caterham. Overall, my...

    Of the current cars, the Caterham. Overall, my first (of 9) Porsche, a 1965 911.
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    The Subie is a great car, I like it a lot. It...

    The Subie is a great car, I like it a lot. It replaces a 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover as my DD.
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    I was in Moab at that time but didn't know any of...

    I was in Moab at that time but didn't know any of them were. Wish I could have hooked up with them. I was on my way back from Scottsdale, AZ where I leased a new WRX 5 door. Most of the trip back...
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    Sharpies parents have been friends of mine for...

    Sharpies parents have been friends of mine for many years. I met them though Bill and Teri Cardell when Flyin Miata was known as The Dealer Alternative (West) and had just moved to Colorado.
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    I'm very happy to hear that! Did the treatments...

    I'm very happy to hear that! Did the treatments go well?
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    Thanks, I think they are pretty awesome too. ...

    Thanks, I think they are pretty awesome too.

    On Wednesday I fly to Phoenix to pick up a 2014 Subaru WRX 5 door to replace the 2011 Suzuki SX-4 Crossover that is going off lease in November. It...
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    First off, I am not a legend, Miata or otherwise....

    First off, I am not a legend, Miata or otherwise. Not even in my own mind.:mrgreen:

    Its true I have been around Miatas since almost the beginning. My first Miata was Sunkist, the only orange...
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