Blog

Mostly notes on whatever I'm building, breaking, or driving at the moment. Updated whenever something's actually worth writing down.

September 2026

Stiffening the Miata front end September 9, 2026 Added a bar that does nothing but sit there and refuse to flex. Exactly what I wanted. Miata Inner, Outer, Done: Miata Tie Rod Replacement September 2, 2026 Not a big repair, just a stubborn one. Tie rods are done and the Miata steering finally feels like it should. Miata

August 2026

Refreshing the Miata's endlinks August 14, 2026 Cheap part, annoying reach. New endlinks front and rear, no more clunk over bumps. Miata Miata shock and brake upgrade August 2, 2026 New shocks, rotors, and pads in one weekend — tighter ride, stronger stops. Miata

July 2026

Preventative Miata maintenance July 12, 2026 Preventative maintenance doesn't make for a dramatic post, but it beats a roadside one. Miata

June 2026

Progress Technologies sway bar upgrade June 30, 2026 One bolt-on afternoon, a measurably flatter ride through the twisties. Miata Sealed Fate: Fixing the Miata's Cowl Leak June 1, 2026 A slow leak with a big attitude. Sealant and patience finally won. Miata