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Jim is a frequent SPOKES autocross participant.  I spent some time talking to him about his 2004 MSM MX-5 (Mazdaspeed Miata) at the 2009 SASCA Autocross #6. Once Jim popped the hood of his ’04 MSM, I recognized the BEGI componenets right away.  Of course, you couldn’t avoid the BEGI graphic on the top of [...]

I saw this on a local autocross forum post & thought it would be of interest. Well, Corky has superchargers on his mind.  We need a 1.8l NA and 1.6l NA for a simple cold sided supercharger install.  We install parts at no charge and sell them to you at our cost.  If you are [...]

This past May 23rd, the Strictly European Autosport club sponsored the SEA Track Attack, an HPDE (high performance Drivers education) event. Harold is a very active member of SEA & he facilitated this event.  He brought his evolving 1997 BMW M3.  I say evolving as he keeps on adding go/handle fast parts.  He say it [...]

Tomorrow will be 2009 SASCA Autocross #6.  It’s gonna be a HOT one!  The past couple weeks have been in the 100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit range – this is more like August weather… I will not be competing, but going into “low key” blogger mode.  I say “low key” for 2 reasons: there’s no [...]

Okay, I’m in… Discussions over beer can result in fruitful action.  Last Friday evening I was out with friends (a rare occasion for me) & talking about my ‘Big White Whale‘ (2000 Nissan Maxima SE) selling project.  That is, the idea that I want to fix it up to get a better selling price.  I [...]

At the SPOKES 2009 Autocross #5, Chris brought his 2008 Honda Civic Si, completely stock.  What I noticed that was very different about his car was his class ID & number “placard”.  It was professionally done  He also had another magnetic panel of the company that crafted his ID.  It looked very professional.  In actuality [...]

Yesterday, Father’s Day, was a good day for the couch potato race fan.  From midday to early evening, I was able to relax & grill our dinner, while watching 3 different professional racing events on television. The IndyCar Iowa Corn 500 (promoting Ethanol) a 7/8′s mile quick oval The Formula 1 British Gran Prix race [...]