Rear Caliper Assembly Swap & Fresh Rear Brakes

As mentioned in the previous post, sticking passenger rear caliper has to be replaced - as well as at least one set of rotors & pads, I opted to swap both rotors and pads.

StopTech Sport Slotted Rear Rotors

Important Removal Caliper/Assembly Notes:

Sticky brakes & other updates

While running the double layout Philly region AutoX event at the Wellsfraudgo / Wellsfargo center I noticed my car was not freely moving on the grid.

I was able to borrow a jack, stand, and 14mm wrench from a E.S. Miata driver (<3 thank you again) to identify and troubleshoot the issue.

Extending the life of your RENESIS

Here are my top 5 tips to extending the life of your RX-8 engine. This is from over a decade of ownership and several power plants in different conditions, including low compression and re-manufactured. 

5. Upgraded coil packs, fresh spark plugs and wires.

Corona can't stop my doritos from spinning!

That's right, you heard me!

While the current 2020 SCCA AutoX season is essentially DNS (did not start, verses DNF - did not finish) thanks to the Wuhan Flu, that has not stopped me from completing other items that will soon be posted here on the blog...

Evolution: From Track Day to AutoX Setup

Over the years I've acquired and installed several parts that stiffened the suspension, chassis of the car in the pursuit of traction and higher cornering speed...

Boom Shaka Laka: The Presentation

We promised you an engine break down, so here it is!

Ze motor

Front Cover Damage

What happened?

Let's play a game...

Who can guess what's wrong here?

Transmission and Differential Fluid Changes

When I changed my transmission and differential fluid around 30,000 miles ago I had the worst time doing. Why?

VDI Woes

I recently put my car on the dyno so that I could do some data logs. I found something very disturbing...major power loss after 7250 rpms.

For those who do not know that the VDI valve is; it is a valve that opens around ~7250 rpms and it allows for increased airflow into the engine.

In order to inspect that pesky valve, I ripped my upper intake manifold off (which is a royal pain by the way):

If you want to do this on your own please please please make note of where each fuel line clips goes. I did not do so and I installed them improperly as seen here: