Gina Schiess

President’s Message – September 2020

I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy.  August was ushered in by a surprisingly severe Hurricane Isaias.  I hope that everyone survived the storm and that any damage you...

Daisy Chain Road Trip

By Paul Reinmann Yes, the Cape Fear Miata Club has had an activity, first one since Tech Day back in March. It was a daisy chain road trip on July...

Miata Tire Tech Column

In March of 2017 I was complaining about a vibration between 45 and 55 mph. I had put the wheels on the balancing machine during tech day and discovered that...

President’s Message – August 2020

I hope this finds all of our CFMC members safe and healthy and surviving in the continuing climate of uncertainty and change.  We are definitely well into the “dog days...

Changing Car Batteries

Changing a car battery is simple, right?  Not so fast.  How to change the car battery in your Miata. by Ron Carmichael I think we have all installed a new...

President’s Message – July 2020

Summer has started and it’s July already.  But the beginning of this year’s summer season is hardly like those to which we’ve been accustomed.  Our “temporary” normal continues to impact...

President’s Message – June 2020

I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy.  This week we celebrated Memorial Day, when we honor and show our thanks and appreciation to those who have made the ultimate...

President’s Message – May 2020

I’m not absolutely sure, but I think it is May.  Time, along with almost everything else in our lives and the lives of everyone around the world, seems to be...

Tech Column – by Ken Schiess

I spent a few minutes chatting with Mike at National Speed today. I was wondering if they do Miatas and what one might do to improve performance without forsaking drivability...

President’s Message – April 2020

Wow!  As recently as a month ago, we never expected spring 2020 to start this way.  The Covid-19 virus has impacted everyone’s lives and daily routines in very significant ways. ...