1992 Mazda Miata

This 1992 Miata has been with Grassroots Motorsports since 1998. It’s a keeper. 

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Oct
30
Oct 30, 2024 | Mazda | Mazda Miata | Project car | Garage Rescue Miata | film photography
Why go through the added hassle of photographing our Miata on film?

Back then, we photographed projects on film because we had to. Nowadays, we photograph projects on film because we want to. Why? We're glad you asked.

Oct
10
Oct 10, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
How to easily clean rubber, glass and plastic

How to quickly and easily clean your car's rubber, glass and plastic without much work–and money.

Oct
04
Oct 4, 2024 | Mazda | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Doing Miata stuff with Miata friends

While our Mk7 GTI is currently our primary autocrosser, we haven't forgotten the Garage Rescue Miata–we recently took it out to hang with some other Miata friends.

Apr
15
Apr 15, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | autoccross
Once again, the Miata proves to be old reliable

Other project car has issues? As we found out for ourselves, there's always the Miata.

Feb
27
Feb 27, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Ever arrive at a car meet too early? Asking for a friend.

Last night was the Orlando Roadsters' monthly Miata meet. Sure, we had a great time, but not before worrying that we showed up at the wrong location.

Feb
26
Feb 26, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
See the Garage Rescue Miata at Miata night tonight

It's that time again. Join us and the Garage Rescue Miata at the Orlando Roadsters meet tonight, February 26.

Feb
09
Feb 9, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | rx-7 | MX-5 Cup | Garage Rescue Miata | Classic Mazda | 787B
This Saturday: Come see a Mazda 787B, GTO RX-7, MX-5 Cup and more

Our Garage Rescue Miata will be at Classic Mazda's 16th Annual Race Exhibition this Saturday, February 10.

Jan
01
Jan 1, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | ARP | Wheel Studs
Do you know if your wheel studs are still safe?

When you run 30-year-old wheels, it might be a good idea to check the bolts that attach them to the car.

Dec
24
Dec 24, 2023 | Mazda | SCCA | Miata | Falken
Celebrating 25 years with the same Miata

Where or where does the time go?

Dec
22
Dec 22, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
How can the season be over when I still have tread left on my tires?

Our Garage Rescue Miata had a pretty busy year. How was yours?

Nov
07
Nov 7, 2023 | Mazda | Miata
Update: Convertible season has finally arrived in Florida

Time to get out and enjoy some fresh air.

Oct
17
Oct 17, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Exhaust | Garage Rescue Miata | Exhaust Leak
After 23 years, we finally got to put that Miata part to good use

As it turns out, you do sometimes need that old part that's taking up space.

Sep
28
Sep 28, 2023 | Mazda | SCCA | Miata | Autocross | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
Do you love your local autocross site?

What makes an autocross site truly special? How does a clean bathroom with real toilets sound?

Sep
21
Sep 21, 2023 | Mazda | SCCA | Miata | Track Night in America | Autocross | Daytona | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
See you at Daytona this weekend?

We'll be partaking in the SCCA festivities this weekend–just look for the Garage Rescue Miata–will you be there, too?

Jul
26
Jul 26, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Will we see you at next week’s Miata meet-up?

We've been enjoying some quality time with our Garage Rescue Miata, but what have you been up to this summer?

Jun
29
Jun 29, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters | Legends Orlando
Have you given your cool car some love lately?

Consider this a friendly reminder to give your car some love if you haven't recently.

Jun
13
Jun 13, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Good news for the Orlando Miata community

Orlando Roadsters has thankfully found a new location to hold its monthly meetups.

May
22
May 22, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | tires | Falken | Garage Rescue Miata | RT660 | Falken RT660 | autoccross
How much faster can new tires actually be?

Sometimes you have to replace your tires not because they don't have enough tread but because they've aged out.

May
22
May 22, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Ace Cafe | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
What happens to your event when it loses its home?

The home of Orlando Roadster's monthly meet, Ace Cafe, is closing. What now?

Mar
02
Mar 2, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Ace Cafe | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Too early for top-down driving? Not here in Florida.

While some might be still shoveling snow, we experienced clear skies and balmy weather at the most recent Orlando Roadsters meet.

Feb
27
Feb 27, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | wheels | Mazda Miata | TE37 | volk | Garage Rescue Miata | Volk TE37 | Valve Caps
Do you also sweat those cool little details?

Sure, others might not notice the $15 we put into our Miata, but we will–and isn't that what really matters?

Feb
24
Feb 24, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Autocross | Mazda Miata | pca | Garage Rescue Miata | Martin Sports Car Club | night autocross
What makes nighttime autocross so special?

Who knew spending the whole day in the same parking lot could be so thrilling?

Feb
08
Feb 8, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Ace Cafe | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters | Trackside Companion
Have you introduced anyone new to the sport lately?

One of the best parts of the car community? Welcoming new members into the fold.

Jan
23
Jan 23, 2023 | Mazda | Miata | Photography | Garage Rescue Miata
Free and fun: a laid-back evening of car photography

How about a simple evening of photography cool cars later this month?

Dec
23
Dec 23, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Trailer Hitch | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
This is your sign to never throw away anything. Ever.

To prepare our Miata for Radwood, we're fitting it with a twice-abandoned trailer hitch.

Dec
06
Dec 6, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Ace Cafe | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
5 tips that will make any event a success

How to make a successful event? Hint: Keep it simple.

Nov
25
Nov 25, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata | Orlando Roadsters
Join us to celebrate 20 years of Miata fellowship

Here's to 20 years of celebrating an automotive icon.

Nov
24
Nov 24, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Autocross | Rain | Garage Rescue Miata | Martin Sports Car Club
Is rain really the great equalizer?

Did we get wet? Yes–but we were also reminded of a valuable lesson.

Nov
15
Nov 15, 2022 | Mazda | Miata
Making friends–and, sadly, losing some–through Miatas: We’ll miss you, Joe Alphonso

Thank you, Joe, for all of the help and support.

Nov
02
Nov 2, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | bmx | Mazda Miata | Radwood | Garage Rescue Miata
How we're prepping our Miata for Radwood | Garage Rescue Miata

Why should our '84 Porsche 911 enjoy all the Radwood fun?

Nov
01
Nov 1, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | tires | Mazda Miata | Falken | Garage Rescue Miata | RT660
The one big problem we’re having with our Falken Azenis RT660 tires? | Garage Rescue Miata

There's one issue about our RT660s that we just can't seem to ignore...

Oct
31
Oct 31, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Lamin-x | Garage Rescue Miata
When life imitates art: Lamin-x for our Miata. | Garage Rescue Miata

Why yellow parking lamps? We figured it would help add a bit of color to the car.

Oct
27
Oct 27, 2022 | Mazda | $2000 Challenge | Miata | Mazda Miata | Hagerty | Detailing | Griot's Garage | Garage Rescue Miata
Super-easy car show prep that’s super easy | Garage Rescue Miata

How we prepped our Garage Rescue Miata for its outing at the $2000 Challenge.

Oct
12
Oct 12, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | bumpsteer | Garage Rescue Miata | Good-Win Racing | Alignment Shop
Reducing bumpsteer with Miata R tie rod ends | Garage Rescue Miata

Heading in for an alignment? Why not upgrade the tie rod ends while you're there?

Sep
29
Sep 29, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
Miata wiper arm quick restoration | Garage Rescue Miata

With a little bead blasting and paint, we had our Miata's wiper arms looking like new.

Sep
28
Sep 28, 2022 | Mazda | SCCA | Miata | Mazda Miata | Garage Rescue Miata
How do you define a win? | 8 big examples | Garage Rescue Miata

We counted eight big wins this past weekend. What about you?

Aug
23
Aug 23, 2022 | Mazda | $2000 Challenge | Miata | Autocross | Mazda Miata | Bradley | Garage Rescue Miata | Ford Panther | Martin Sports Car Club
Is our Garage Rescue Miata faster than the reigning $2000 Challenge champion? | Garage Rescue Miata

Is the Bradley-bodied, Ford Panther-chassised $2000 Challenge champion really faster than our Garage Rescue Miata?

Aug
20
Jun
21
Jun 21, 2022 | Mazda
How do you celebrate your wins? | Garage Rescue Miata

Does winning always have to involve a trophy or a new record? Or does a California roll and an ice-cold bottle of water work too?

Jun
10
Jun 10, 2022 | Mazda
Cool photo of your car? Let’s see it. | Garage Rescue Miata

Take any really rad photos of your car recently? Let's see them.

Jun
07
Jun 7, 2022 | Mazda | Mazda Miata | Powerflex
Yes, we replaced those two bad suspension bushings | Garage Rescue Miata

Replacing some worn-out suspension bushings with fresh urethane ones from Powerflex.

May
19
May 19, 2022 | Mazda
Totally normal to take random photos of your own cars, right? | Garage Rescue Miata

So, have a cool photo of your own car? Let’s see it.

May
13
May 13, 2022 | Mazda
Autocrossing for fun | Garage Rescue Miata

This past weekend, we ran an autocross on the kart track at Daytona International Speedway. Here are a few highlights.

Apr
13
Apr 13, 2022 | Mazda
Why didn’t we replace those last two control arm bushings 20+ years ago? | Garage Rescue Miata

Ever wonder why you did–or didn't do–something a million years ago?

Mar
30
Mar 30, 2022 | Mazda
Like Miatas? We do, too. | Garage Rescue Miata

Where can you find us on the last Monday of each month? The Orlando Roadsters meet, of course.

Mar
26
Mar 26, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Centric | Ohlins | Hawk Brakes
Time for a brake refresh | Garage Rescue Miata

Fresh Hawk pads, Centric fresh rotors, fresh brakes

Mar
25
Mar 25, 2022 | Mazda | Miata | Mazda Miata | Öhlins | Garage Rescue Miata | Good-Win Racing
Leaking shocks aren’t good, so we got some new Öhlins from Good-Win Racing | Garage Rescue Miata

Our Garage Rescue Miata needed new shocks, so we turned to Good-Win Racing for help.

Mar
24
Mar 24, 2022 | Mazda
Why do we (still) autocross? | Garage Rescue Miata

Even after all these years, why do we keep going back to autocross?

Mar
17
Mar 17, 2022 | Mazda
How to buy a quality outdoor car cover | Garage Rescue Miata

Sure, buying a car cover that fits is important, but where you store your car should also impact your decision.

Mar
17
Mar 17, 2022 | Mazda
Our Miata is officially an antique | Garage Rescue Miata

Now that our Miata is 30 years old, the State of Florida considers it an antique.

Mar
09
Mar 9, 2022 | Mazda
Why go to a Miata meet? Because it’s fun. | Garage Rescue Miata

We consistently go to Orlando Roadsters meets because they offer us an insight into how the Miata scene is doing–plus they're fun to go to.

Feb
18
Feb 18, 2022 | Mazda
Night autocross, anyone? | Garage Rescue Miata

Ever autocross at night before?

Jan
15
Jan 15, 2022 | Mazda
One season and 18 painless events after resurrecting our Miata | Garage Rescue Miata

11 autocrosses and seven Miata events later, and our Miata project car is running better than ever.

Dec
28
Dec 28, 2021 | Mazda
Go and show in one day | Garage Rescue Miata

Florida doesn't really get an off-season–but that just means we get to have more fun with our Miata.

Dec
23
Dec 23, 2021 | Mazda
More rear bar for our Miata? | Garage Rescue Miata

How could we improve the chassis of our Garage Rescue Miata in a short amount of time? How about more rear anti-roll bar?

Dec
08
Dec 8, 2021 | Mazda
Does a Porsche 911 car cover fit on a Miata? | Garage Rescue Miata

It might be a bit long, but yes, a 911 car cover does, in fact, fit our Miata.

Dec
04
Dec 4, 2021 | Mazda
"Hey, where’d you get the black Kosei K1s?” | Garage Rescue Miata

Our black Kosei K1 wheels recently caught the eye of a fellow wheel aficionado at a recent Orlando Roadsters meet.

Nov
26
Nov 26, 2021 | Mazda
Anyone else not autocrossing aggressively enough? | Garage Rescue Miata

One of the best ways to improve your skills behind the wheel? Watch a video of your driving.

Nov
22
Nov 22, 2021 | Mazda
How'd your season go? | Garage Rescue Miata

One year was all it took to take our '92 Miata from a grimy garage rescue to a very fun-to-drive autocrosser.

Oct
28
Oct
20
Oct 20, 2021 | Mazda
Does our Miata need individual throttle bodies? | Garage Rescue Miata

We're asking you (yes, you), do think we should put ITBs on our '92 Miata? Why or why not?

Oct
14
Oct 14, 2021 | Mazda
A third-place finish! Narrator: "There were but three cars in the class" | Garage Rescue Miata

Sure, there were only three entries, but third place is third place, right?

Oct
04
Oct 4, 2021 | Mazda
One thousand miles after bringing our Miata back to life | Garage Rescue Miata

It's been 1000 miles since we rescued our '92 Miata project car. Here's how it's been holding up since.

Sep
28
Sep 28, 2021 | Mazda
The Orlando Miata scene comes alive at night (pics) | Garage Rescue Miata

Proof that Miata is still the answer: Visiting the Orlando Roadsters’ monthly meet.

Sep
27
Sep 27, 2021 | Mazda
Meatballs for our Miata | Garage Rescue Miata

We look to the old-school for some new numbers panels for our Miata.

Sep
06
Sep 6, 2021 | Mazda
Drilled pedal covers: cool or dumb? | Garage Rescue Miata

What’s your take on those drilled, bolt-on pedal covers?

Aug
23
Aug 23, 2021 | Mazda
Replacing the stock engine mounts with upgraded hardware | Garage Rescue Miata

We pick up a set of Mazda competition engine mounts for our Miata from Goodwin Racing–and on sale too, no less.

Aug
18
Aug 18, 2021 | Mazda
Race on Sunday, show on Monday | Garage Rescue Miata

Don't worry, we've been driving and competing in our 92 Miata now that its running and looking good.

Aug
11
Aug 11, 2021 | Mazda
A quick, easy guide to detailing your car | Garage Rescue Miata

Believe it or not, detailing a car can be done in little as a single afternoon.

Jun
29
Jun
23
Jun 23, 2021 | Mazda
Winning can just mean that you had a good time, right? | Garage Rescue Miata

What’s more fun than autocrossing a Miata?

May
06
May 6, 2021 | Mazda
Easy Autocross Prep | Garage Rescue Miata

All these years later, Miata is (still) always the answer.

Apr
07
Apr 7, 2021 | Mazda
Rad Floor Mats: Trimming Out the Miata’s Interior | Garage Rescue Miata

After cleaning the interior, we indulged in some choice floor mats.

Feb
27
Feb 27, 2021 | Mazda
DIY Interior Deep Clean | Garage Rescue Miata

More Miata clean-up.

Feb
10
Feb 10, 2021 | Mazda
What Really Happens to a Car When Its Gasoline Sits? | Garage Rescue Miata

How hard was eight years of stasis on our Miata?

Jan
19
Jan 19, 2021 | Mazda
A Proven Combo: Kosei K1 Racing Wheels and Falken Azenis Tires | Garage Rescue Miata

Our Miata's back catalog inspired its new wheels and tires.

Jan
07
Jan 7, 2021 | Mazda
Project Assessment | Garage Rescue Miata

To get a better idea of what many years of sitting did to our Miata, we took it to BSI Racing for a once-over.

Jan
04
Jan 4, 2021 | Mazda
Developing a Project Plan | Garage Rescue Miata

Miata, meet sunlight.

Jan
01
Jan 1, 2021 | Mazda
Cleaning up That Garage Find | Garage Rescue Miata

Replacing funk with love.

Dec
29
Dec 29, 2020 | Mazda
Finding a Survivor Hiding in Plain Sight | Garage Rescue Miata

Putting an old friend back into service.

Mar
20
Mar 20, 2012 | Mazda
Getting Psyched for Sebring

We drove our Miata to an Orlando institution: Classic Mazda's pre-Sebring party.

Sep
22
Sep 22, 2011 | Mazda
Neat-o Nittos

New shoes have arrived.

Aug
23
Aug 23, 2011 | Mazda
Drat, a Flat

Time to go back-to-school shoe shopping.

Jul
07
Jul 7, 2011 | Mazda
Among the Living

We sinned and let our Miata sit too long.

Mar
23
Mar 23, 2007 | Mazda
Arriving in style

We take the Miata to Amelia Island

Dec
13
Dec 13, 2006 | Mazda
It's not easy being green

Our Miata sports an unusual color scheme.

Oct
03
Oct 3, 2006 | Mazda
I can breathe!

Have you checked your air filter lately?

Sep
04
Sep 4, 2006 | Mazda
Good news and bad news

We shouldn't have let it sit so long.

Aug
16
Aug 16, 2006 | Mazda
All Clean

We give our Miata a bath.

Feb
10
Feb 10, 2006 | Mazda
Hella-cool lights

Bright lights, big city.

Nov
28
Nov 28, 2005 | Mazda
The Miata got a new pair of shoes

American Racing Silverstone R

Nov
18
Nov 18, 2005 | Mazda
Moving our Miata to a front burner

Our long-suffering Miata gets some overdue love

Aug
02
Aug 2, 2005 | Mazda
Miata, Miata, Miata

It's just too fun to sell.

Dec
10
Dec 10, 2003 | Mazda
Spring in our step

With a long-overdue bath and some new springs, our Miata is looking and driving good

Nov
03
Nov 3, 2003 | Mazda
Attention

Our Miata is finally getting some much-needed attention.

Apr
03
Apr 3, 2003 | Mazda
More Miatae

They keep sprouting up

Feb
03
Feb 3, 2003 | Mazda
Miata love

Sorry for the break in the updates, but other projects--as well as the magazine--have been vying for our attention. Still, our Miata hasn't been totally neglected.

Apr
30
Apr 30, 2002 | Mazda
Miata, meet Cecil

We autocrossed the car this past weekend with the Buccaneer Region SCCA at Jacksonville's Cecil Field, a recently decommissioned naval air station.

Apr
19
Apr 19, 2002 | Mazda
Idle Chatter

We finally get our differential to shut up and drive.

Mar
26
Mar 26, 2002 | Mazda
Pre-autocross attention

Our Miata recently participated in a little autocross test day, so it first received some attention.

Jan
03
Jan 3, 2002 | Mazda
Real World Improvements

Two of the products on our Miata have been hot topics on the Miata Internet message boards, so we figured it's time for a little real-world update.

Dec
24
Dec 24, 2001 | Mazda
Long-Term Testing

Three years ago today, we bought our '92 Miata, so here's a little real-world "long-term testing" feedback on the car.

Oct
12
Oct 12, 2001 | Mazda
Work continues

Even though the series is official done, work and mods to our Miata still continue...

Jul
02
Jul 2, 2001 | Mazda
Big brakes

Our Miata has been the center of attention lately, as its Flyin' Miata Big Brake install is detailed in the August issue of the magazine.

Feb
28
Feb 28, 2001 | Mazda
Wax on/Wax off

Mr. Miagi would love our Miata lately.

Dec
18
Dec 18, 2000 | Mazda
Head

Our new cylinder head is done and has been installed.

Aug
25
Aug 25, 2000 | Mazda
Big brakes Mean Big Wheels

Since our Miata is about to receive a Dealer Alternative Flyin' Miata big-brake kit, we needed some appropriate wheels to clear them.

Jul
03
Jul 3, 2000 | Mazda
Pondering Power

With its new aluminum flywheel and host of Jackson Racing parts (http://www.jacksonracing.com), our Miata is just humming along, but the gears in our head are turning...

May
03
May 3, 2000 | Mazda
Dyno Daze

This past weekend we did some dyno time at Engineered Performance in Smryna, Ga. to test a whole bunch of new goodies.

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