Saturday Feb 4 Tech Day at Stevenson Miata had the highest member attendance There were 18 Miatas piloted by 19 members, one was a co-pilot. Everyone was able to get their requested maintenance done while several had successful troubleshooting performed. I await feedback on these performance enhancements and will post in a later Ragtop Tales issue.
We had a great time socializing among ourselves with many staying beyond their own cars’ service time. Pizza was great and the weather allowed for nice top-down driving, to and from Stevenson.
Please take note we have an option to add another Tech Day event in three or six months.
John Wigger, the service manager, is willing to have us anytime. Perhaps we could consider this as a recurring event every quarter? Please give me your feedback.
The Mazda Miata Gets a Carbon Fiber Removable Hardtop by Justin T. Westbrook
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Tech Column by Paul Reinmann
My top replacement, 3X and counting… My rag top has now been replaced three times due to rips at the pull straps that help fold the top when putting it down. That means I now have the third new replacement top. I thought all was well when (Play the music from Jaws) I found this…
How to Wash Your Car like a Pro by Tom Pane
There is much more to washing and waxing when it comes to cleaning and protecting your vehicle’s paint. If you care about your car’s exterior, you will avoid those quickie car washes with the big brushes that can do more harm than good and do a DIY car wash that will achieve the best results.…