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Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. (Motorbooks Workshop)
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About Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick
About the Author Keith Tanner has been racing, modifying, and writing about Miatas for two decades and currently works full-time at a performance shop that pushes the boundaries of the little sports cars. At home, his garage contains a wide variety of cars that he’s built, ranging from a classic Land Rover to a 400-horsepower V8 rally Miata. He’s published four books in the Motorbooks Workshop series: Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Projects; Mazda Miata: Find it, Fix it, Trick it; How to Build a High Performance Mazda Miata; and How to Build a Cheap Sports Car. Tanner has also written a number of magazine articles. Official Website: http://www.slowcarfast.comOn Facebook: http://on.fb.me/13XBjrm Product Description With its arrival in the United States in 1990, the Mazda Miata inspired the return of the open roadster. Though other makes and models followed, the Miata remains the convertible sports car of choice for budget-conscious enthusiasts, as popular in autocross and amateur racing circles as it is among pleasure drivers.This book shows readers how to make the most of any Miata: what to look for in a used model and how to perform common maintenance and repairs, as well as over 15 projects to improve performance and appearance. Focusing on the engine, wheels and tires, suspension, body kits, interior, and more, the projects include full details on required parts, cost, time, tools, and skill necessary for completion. With easy-to-follow directions and clear illustrations, this handy guide is a virtual road map for taking the Miata the full distance. Review “Anyone who owns or is contemplating buying a Miata would do himself a service by picking up this book.” - Hemmings Sports Exotic Car From the Back Cover Introduced in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has become the convertible of choice for enthusiasts seeking the classic sports car experience. It is without question the most successful modern sports car, as popular in autocross and amateur racing as it is among pleasure drivers.In Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick It., author Keith Tanner shows readers how to make the most of any Miata—what to look for in a used model and what to avoid, how to perform common maintenance and repairs, and several projects on how to improve performance and appearance. Each project includes required parts, cost, time, tools, and skill level necessary for completion. If you’re thinking about buying a Miata, or you already own one, Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. is sure to enhance your experience as a Miata owner. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Miatas are everywhere these days. It's not a surprise when you think about it--there have been nearly three-quarters of a million produced over more than a decade and a half, and it's a robust little car that lives a long time. To many people, the Miata is a cute little convertible that is perfect for tooling around town on a warm, sunny day. Fair enough--they're good at that. But they're good at other things too. They've won dozens of national racing titles. Drivers have caught the sports car bug thanks to the Miata's lively and friendly handling. Clubs have sprouted up worldwide and brought people together, resulting in a lot of friendships and more than a few marriages. A strong aftermarket has developed to let owners make their Miatas a little more personal. Miatas are driven by high school students, by sports car fans, by racers, and by people who just want a fun car with a roof that goes down. Many of them are second cars and only come out when it's sunny. But in every case, the driver has a smile on his or her face. This book is intended for all of those Miata drivers and those who want to join them. I hope it will help you choose a Miata, learn a little bit about details--such as why people with a 1993 LE are so proud of that fact--discover a few things you can do with it, and find out how you can m
