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As a pretty hardcore car nut, I’ve grown to appreciate tires with stiff sidewalls and the kind of grip that feels like they’ve been...

I’ve been a car guy for most of my life. Over the past couple of decades, I’ve spent plenty of time carving through canyons , attending...

Ah, the E82 128i. A handsome, compact, naturally aspirated BMW coupe that, in theory, should be the last bastion of “reliable” German...

Listen—I really do enjoy driving my 128i. But the maintenance side of this car is slowly draining the life out of me. Coming from a long...

If you’ve been following along, you probably saw my recent post about building and installing a Wavetrac LSD into a 3.73 differential and...

Ever since I bought my 128i, there’s been a nagging sense that something’s missing. The U.S.-spec car gets an “e-diff”—basically an open...

After sinking an embarrassing amount of time, money, and energy into the track car rabbit hole, I figured it was time to share what I’ve...

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I’ve invested quite a bit of time, money, and effort prepping my 128i for track duty. I...

I have a confession or two to make. I've spent most of my life in Colorado, and I've owned eight Miatas over the years. Yes — eight....

Ever see a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace and think, “That would make a perfect inexpensive track car”? Yeah... don't. Take it from...

I've now owned my 2020 ND2 Miata Club 6MT for over a month . In that time, I’ve grabbed the keys every chance I could, pitched it around...

It’s been a long time coming. I bought this beat-up E82 128i two years ago with the goal of turning it into a track car. Safe to say,...

This wasn’t part of the plan. But here we are. Again. A few months back, I picked up a 2010 NC2 Miata Grand Touring 6MT with the Sport...

New Shoes for the 128i – Apex ARC-8s and RT660+ Tires Installed If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve been slowly but surely...

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m not a big fan of being told how to run my life. The occasional well-meaning nudge? Sure. But full-on...

The NC Miata—like all Miatas—is undeniably fun to drive. It’s not about the power (because, well, there’s not much), the interior (which...

Like many of you, I enjoy driving fast—revving the engine to redline, nailing the perfect driving line, and feeling the car rotate...

With the 128i getting prepped for some track time, it’s time to dial in a bit of negative camber to save the front tires from premature...

Do you love tracking your car? Hitting every apex just right, nailing the perfect throttle application on corner exit, and feeling the...

It's been a long journey getting this pile of bolts ready for track duty. Want to know one of the things I love most about this little...