Miata performance

2012-02-07T08:21:47Z

Mazda Miata MX- 5 Performance Projects

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The Mazda Miata MX-5 has been a popular car among automotive enthusiasts for more than a decade, and hardly a single one of the more than 500,000 sold has not been customized by its owner in some way. This book provides specific how-to instructions through approximately 35 projects that include both maintenance and modification procedures. Each project is treated separately, giving readers very specific information about the commitment in time, tools, money, and talent for each project.


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How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5 (Motorbooks Workshop)

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The Mazda Miata is one of the most popular sports cars on the road today. In production for more than 20 years, the Miata’s popularity has grown, and the number of aftermarket components available to the Miata enthusiast has grown, too. This immense selection of parts has made it difficult for many would-be modifiers to choose the proper combination that will help them reach the goals they have set for their two-seaters.
 
Author and Miata expert Keith Tanner has been modifying, repairing, building, and racing Miatas for years, and he will guide you through how to best modify your car to suit your needs, starting with an explanation on how everything works and how the various parts will interact. You'll not only learn what upgrades will help you reach your goals, but also how to adjust or modify what you have to make your car work at its best. From autocross to cross-country touring, the Miata can do it all. Keith Tanner tells you how to make it happen!


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Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance: Driver Input

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Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance a high-performance driving series providing readers a complete, one-stop source for autocross information.

Vol 3, "Driver Input" explores the role of the driver in exacting automotive high-performance. This is done by identifying best practices for inputs at the throttle, steering, braking, and gearchange controls that will promote smoothness, and thus precision and speed.

The "Smooth is Fast: Autocross Performance" series covers the nuts-and-bolts of autocross--from handling adjustments and choosing an apex, to course-walking and corner working. Further, there is an emphasis on the driving strategies that translate to all areas of high-performance driving (circuit and road-course lapping, rally, and even your daily commute. There is also an extensive glossary defining much of the jargon that is can be a barrier to novice drivers.

By focusing on driver inputs--namely the concept of grip, and the relationship between driver inputs via the steering wheel, throttle, brakes, and gearchange--both novice and experienced racers will find value in Smooth is Fast: Autocross Performance.

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Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance: The Car

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Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance a high-performance driving series providing readers a complete, one-stop source for autocross information.

Vol 6, "The Car" takes a look at the autocrosser's primary piece of equipment, the car itself. In this volume, the focus is on handling adjustments, including how to use tire pressure, chalk, damper settings, alignment, and other simple. "free" adjustments to improve the handling of your car.

The "Smooth is Fast: Autocross Performance" series covers the nuts-and-bolts of autocross--from handling adjustments and choosing an apex, to course-walking and corner working. Further, there is an emphasis on the driving strategies that translate to all areas of high-performance driving (circuit and road-course lapping, rally, and even your daily commute. There is also an extensive glossary defining much of the jargon that is can be a barrier to novice drivers.

By focusing on driver inputs--namely the concept of grip, and the relationship between driver inputs via the steering wheel, throttle, brakes, and gearchange--both novice and experienced racers will find value in Smooth is Fast: Autocross Performance.

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How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5 (Motorbooks Workshop)

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The Mazda Miata is one of the most popular sports cars on the road today. In production for more than 20 years, the Miata's popularity has grown, and the number of aftermarket components available to the Miata enthusiast has grown, too. This immense selection of parts has made it difficult for many would-be modifiers to choose the proper combination that will help them reach the goals they have set for their two-seaters.

Author and Miata expert Keith Tanner has been modifying, repairing, building, and racing Miatas for years, and he will guide you through how to best modify your car to suit your needs, starting with an explanation on how everything works and how the various parts will interact. You'll not only learn what upgrades will help you reach your goals, but also how to adjust or modify what you have to make your car work at its best. From autocross to cross-country touring, the Miata can do it all. Keith Tanner tells you how to make it happen!

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Mishimoto MMRAD-MIA-90 Manual Transmission Performance Aluminium Radiator for Mazda Miata

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Editorial Review :: By replacing your current Miata radiator with a Mishimoto performance aluminum radiator you will undoubtedly notice a cooler more efficient running engine. All Mishimoto Mazda Miata performance aluminum radiators are designed and engineered to maximize cooling efficiency, boost engine functions and protect the car from overheating.

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