This 1992 Miata has been with Grassroots Motorsports since 1998. It’s a keeper.
Boring isn't always ideal, but it's certainly welcome when it comes to project cars like our Garage Rescue Miata.
Cooler fall weather here in Florida means we can finally enjoy our Garage Rescue Miata without the chance of getting heat stroke.
Looking for some autocross speed tips? Don't be afraid to talk to the other drivers in between runs.
Ever get so engrossed in an event that you totally forget to go eat? Yeah, Miatas seem to have that effect on us.
How long is too long when it comes to letting a car sit? (Asking for a friend.)
After letting our Garage Rescue Miata sit for too long, we treated it (and ourselves) to a relaxing, simple day out.
Perhaps it's been a bit longer than we realized since we last started up the Garage Rescue Miata.
After a bit of silence, construction on Ace Café Sanford appears to be underway–meaning a potential new location to host events like Orlando Roadsters' monthly meetup.
Does it really matter what sort of lug nuts you run on your car?
When you run 30-year-old wheels, it might be a good idea to check the bolts that attach them to the car.
Back then, we photographed projects on film because we had to. Nowadays, we photograph projects on film because we want to. Why? We're glad you asked.
How to quickly and easily clean your car's rubber, glass and plastic without much work–and money.
While our Mk7 GTI is currently our primary autocrosser, we haven't forgotten the Garage Rescue Miata–we recently took it out to hang with some other Miata friends.
Other project car has issues? As we found out for ourselves, there's always the Miata.
Last night was the Orlando Roadsters' monthly Miata meet. Sure, we had a great time, but not before worrying that we showed up at the wrong location.
It's that time again. Join us and the Garage Rescue Miata at the Orlando Roadsters meet tonight, February 26.
Our Garage Rescue Miata will be at Classic Mazda's 16th Annual Race Exhibition this Saturday, February 10.
Where or where does the time go?
Our Garage Rescue Miata had a pretty busy year. How was yours?
Time to get out and enjoy some fresh air.
As it turns out, you do sometimes need that old part that's taking up space.
What makes an autocross site truly special? How does a clean bathroom with real toilets sound?
We'll be partaking in the SCCA festivities this weekend–just look for the Garage Rescue Miata–will you be there, too?
We've been enjoying some quality time with our Garage Rescue Miata, but what have you been up to this summer?
Consider this a friendly reminder to give your car some love if you haven't recently.
Orlando Roadsters has thankfully found a new location to hold its monthly meetups.
Sometimes you have to replace your tires not because they don't have enough tread but because they've aged out.
The home of Orlando Roadster's monthly meet, Ace Cafe, is closing. What now?
While some might be still shoveling snow, we experienced clear skies and balmy weather at the most recent Orlando Roadsters meet.
Sure, others might not notice the $15 we put into our Miata, but we will–and isn't that what really matters?
Who knew spending the whole day in the same parking lot could be so thrilling?
One of the best parts of the car community? Welcoming new members into the fold.
How about a simple evening of photography cool cars later this month?
To prepare our Miata for Radwood, we're fitting it with a twice-abandoned trailer hitch.
How to make a successful event? Hint: Keep it simple.
Here's to 20 years of celebrating an automotive icon.
Did we get wet? Yes–but we were also reminded of a valuable lesson.
Thank you, Joe, for all of the help and support.
Why should our '84 Porsche 911 enjoy all the Radwood fun?
There's one issue about our RT660s that we just can't seem to ignore...
Why yellow parking lamps? We figured it would help add a bit of color to the car.
How we prepped our Garage Rescue Miata for its outing at the $2000 Challenge.
Heading in for an alignment? Why not upgrade the tie rod ends while you're there?
The big takeaway? You can't win if you don't show up.
With a little bead blasting and paint, we had our Miata's wiper arms looking like new.
We counted eight big wins this past weekend. What about you?
Where has the waiver station been all our life?
Is the Bradley-bodied, Ford Panther-chassised $2000 Challenge champion really faster than our Garage Rescue Miata?
Good summer, everyone?
Does winning always have to involve a trophy or a new record? Or does a California roll and an ice-cold bottle of water work too?
Take any really rad photos of your car recently? Let's see them.
Replacing some worn-out suspension bushings with fresh urethane ones from Powerflex.
So, have a cool photo of your own car? Let’s see it.
This past weekend, we ran an autocross on the kart track at Daytona International Speedway. Here are a few highlights.
Ever wonder why you did–or didn't do–something a million years ago?
Where can you find us on the last Monday of each month? The Orlando Roadsters meet, of course.
Fresh Hawk pads, Centric fresh rotors, fresh brakes
Our Garage Rescue Miata needed new shocks, so we turned to Good-Win Racing for help.
Even after all these years, why do we keep going back to autocross?
Sure, buying a car cover that fits is important, but where you store your car should also impact your decision.
Now that our Miata is 30 years old, the State of Florida considers it an antique.
We consistently go to Orlando Roadsters meets because they offer us an insight into how the Miata scene is doing–plus they're fun to go to.
Nighttime autocross? Sign us up.
11 autocrosses and seven Miata events later, and our Miata project car is running better than ever.
Florida doesn't really get an off-season–but that just means we get to have more fun with our Miata.
How could we improve the chassis of our Garage Rescue Miata in a short amount of time? How about more rear anti-roll bar?
It might be a bit long, but yes, a 911 car cover does, in fact, fit our Miata.
Our black Kosei K1 wheels recently caught the eye of a fellow wheel aficionado at a recent Orlando Roadsters meet.
One of the best ways to improve your skills behind the wheel? Watch a video of your driving.
One year was all it took to take our '92 Miata from a grimy garage rescue to a very fun-to-drive autocrosser.
What are your favorite wheels to put on a Miata?
We're asking you (yes, you), do think we should put ITBs on our '92 Miata? Why or why not?
Sure, there were only three entries, but third place is third place, right?
It's been 1000 miles since we rescued our '92 Miata project car. Here's how it's been holding up since.
Proof that Miata is still the answer: Visiting the Orlando Roadsters’ monthly meet.
We look to the old-school for some new numbers panels for our Miata.
What’s your take on those drilled, bolt-on pedal covers?
We pick up a set of Mazda competition engine mounts for our Miata from Goodwin Racing–and on sale too, no less.
Don't worry, we've been driving and competing in our 92 Miata now that its running and looking good.
Believe it or not, detailing a car can be done in little as a single afternoon.
Our Miata's rear finish panel said crack.
What’s more fun than autocrossing a Miata?
All these years later, Miata is (still) always the answer.
After cleaning the interior, we indulged in some choice floor mats.
How hard was eight years of stasis on our Miata?
Our Miata's back catalog inspired its new wheels and tires.
To get a better idea of what many years of sitting did to our Miata, we took it to BSI Racing for a once-over.
Putting an old friend back into service.
We drove our Miata to an Orlando institution: Classic Mazda's pre-Sebring party.
Our long-suffering Miata gets some overdue love
With a long-overdue bath and some new springs, our Miata is looking and driving good
Sorry for the break in the updates, but other projects--as well as the magazine--have been vying for our attention. Still, our Miata hasn't been totally neglected.
We autocrossed the car this past weekend with the Buccaneer Region SCCA at Jacksonville's Cecil Field, a recently decommissioned naval air station.
Our Miata recently participated in a little autocross test day, so it first received some attention.
Two of the products on our Miata have been hot topics on the Miata Internet message boards, so we figured it's time for a little real-world update.
Three years ago today, we bought our '92 Miata, so here's a little real-world "long-term testing" feedback on the car.
Even though the series is official done, work and mods to our Miata still continue...
Our Miata has been the center of attention lately, as its Flyin' Miata Big Brake install is detailed in the August issue of the magazine.
Since our Miata is about to receive a Dealer Alternative Flyin' Miata big-brake kit, we needed some appropriate wheels to clear them.
With its new aluminum flywheel and host of Jackson Racing parts (http://www.jacksonracing.com), our Miata is just humming along, but the gears in our head are turning...
