Kimochi Cruiser Journal

[Greasemonkey2000]

I enjoy the Smoking Tire videos and look forward to this particular video since the only two street driven miatas(na6 and nb iirc) featured on there, that I'm aware of, did not deliver the all aspects covered that a well built miata would.

No disrespect to those two owners intended, i do not consider mine feature worthy as of now but yours Jeremy is definately worthy.

[— Phatmiata —]

Life Support for Sleeping Beauty

So even though i don't focus on Kimochi quite as much anymore, She still needs some healthy attention.

The car has been sitting with track day beaten oil, I'm sure acidic. Recently during drives to KINOD i have noticed it running a good 15-20 degrees hotter than normal... no doubt a result of the old and untrustworthy off brand oil i chose to use, regrettably.

I really felt if i left that lube in there, my engine would start to suffer.

So like in Miss Blue, I decided to test the good results Ive had on the daily driver side in a more performance oriented car.

Some MAXXoil refreshed the block





After letting her settle and heat soak, Ive noticed the needle straying problem has subsided- I guess i really let my maintenance slip...

One Take

I recently got invited by Matt Farah for a One Take shoot on The Smoking Tire.

We met up at Little Tujunga- a great canyon to showcase Kimochi's abilities; tons of tight hairpins and quick chicanes let her short gearing and high uptake shine.

I let Matt go it alone, since i only have one seat in the car currently.



When he returned, it was safe to say he was impressed with the car- a simple "This is the most fucking ridiculous Miata Ive ever driven... I really wish we were on a track with it!"

As if the echoing tones of redline in the mountain side while we awaited his return werent enough of a sign.

He said it totally impressed him, despite barely fitting inside it- He had some residue from my roof on his head...

Ill be interested to see his reaction in car come the 2 weeks or so it take to upload the videos.



On another note- The drive home was spirited for sure and as ive said with Miss Blue im impressed by MAXXoil. We will see as age and abuse takes place.

You should have asked Matt why the heck was that recent Esquire Car of the year review had the ND Miata pitted against $75K sports cars and a $75K coupe?

[Ihatecars]

[Slipstreem]

Kimochi is indeed "the shit". I love this NB.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Really awesome, congrats Jeremy!

[theothersawyer]

Nice video! Farah loved the car!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Another feature as a result of the One Take video:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...iata-fastback/

Congrats Jeremy!

[— Dandy —]

Wow! Congratulations on the automotive recognition. I got caught up on your build thread again and I am glad that I did. This thread has a nice blend of parts, maintenance, activities, photography, and personality. The Autoweek piece is something to definitely be proud of. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing and don't stay away from us for too long. Those of us not in the Cali auto scene need a fix now and then to stay inspired.

[oldgrayleather]

Congrats Jeremy and thanks again for getting Kimochi out for KINOD! Such an inspiring build and great to see it getting the acknowledgement it deserves!

[— Phatmiata —]

Watch the video again and at 3:18 you can see the alien mothership because California

[— artcentermiata —]

Im sorry you had to see this...

[etikoner]

Damn. Glad you walked away from that okay. I'm sure it'll come out looking better than before now.

[Devon]

Aside from the crash, commentary was A+
Glad your fine, cars can be fixed and improved.

[— artcentermiata —]

Full Session Video

Ill update this later when i tear down all the broken parts.

[—Martin—]

Is it later yet?