Fall Hasn't Arrived Yet

This summer in Japan was unusually hot, but it's finally starting to feel like a season where we can get around again.




This summer in Japan was unusually hot, but it's finally starting to feel like a season where we can get around again.


Since I work at Mazda, I'm really happy that the Miata has become part of this wonderful garage.π


Monomille Engine assembly AH 1000
These blocks were produced to a special bore. They were designed from the original 600 to increase to 1000 CC. It would be nice to know the exact numbers produced.
We've finally got most of the exterior lighting working. There were quite a few missing wires and a lot of bad terminals to sort out, but it's great to finally see all the lights functioning again.
Now that the electrical work is mostly behind us, it's finally time to start tackling some routine maintenance. I have a few questions and would really appreciate any advice from those who have been down this road before.
1. Front brake pads
The car has an 850 front disc brake conversion, but the box of spare parts that came with the car includes a set of brake pads that don't seem to fit. Does anyone know what calipers are commonly used for these conversions, or what brake pads I should be looking for?
2. Tires
The car is currently running 13-inch wheels with 155/70R13 tires. They're more than 20 years old, so they'll definitelyβ¦
36DCD is a good carb, I have one on my RM. You will also need the correct manifold. It seems to attach the same as a Fiat 850 carb.
Many Abarth's have the front spring turned over to lower the car so you may be able to raise it with another spring. The rear is more complex as you need to keep some negative camber back there.
a car that looks small even in japan.