M A C H I N E S
"Jinba Ittai" - the oneness of horse & rider.
M A C H I N E S
"Jinba Ittai" - the oneness of horse & rider.
General Section:
High Revving Musicality
Engine sounds and merging engineering with musical theory.
Emotional Cars & Andreas Preuninger
Emotion and engineering insights from the head of Porsche GT program.
Torque Curve Shapes & A Rewarding Engine
Engine characteristics and how they shape driving excitement.
What's On Gordon Murray's Mind
Getting into the philosophy behind the McLaren F1.
Diving Into Shigeru Uehara's Heartmind
Exploring principles of automotive engineering behind the Honda NSX.
Horacio Pagani's Art and Science
An expression of passion that inspired the Pagani Zonda.
Roadcar Modification Framework
Basic ideas around balanced car modification.
AZ6 and J160 Transmission and Gearbox Guide
Guide to Japanese performance gearboxes.
A checklist before you head for racing!
Wheel Rim Architecture and Design
Why split-5's are the way to go.
Drive to Contentment
Finding joy in cars through experiences, not possessions.
Cashmere Yellow Subaru GC8 WRX Sedan
A dream of a fun car that inspired me to get into cars.
Mazda Section :
Improving MX-5 NA and NB Chassis Rigidity
A Deep Dive into Mazda Miata MX-5 Chassis Modifications
Bob Hall's Insights into the Miata
Bob Hall's influence on Mazda MX-5 development and evolution detailed.
Mazda KL V6 - The Hidden Gem
Overview of Mazda KL V6's features, history, and Miata swaps.
Information on weight reduction for the Miata.
An Old Man on Miata Modification
The ways to unlock joy without going overboard.
FD3S RX-7 - Single Reliable Street Build
A guide on how to make a reliable RX-7 that is OEM plus.
Honda Section:
Honda's NSX-R Development Insights
Exploring insights from the development of the NSX-R
Screaming 4's - Honda's Sports Car History
The magic of the ultimate four cylinder engine.
Honda K-Series Balance Shafts
Often removed and misunderstood, large displacement inline four's.
Honda K20A2, K24Z3 and Miata BP6D Comparison
Exploring one of the most ideal engine swaps for the Mazda Miata.
Two legendary inline four engines explored in detail.
Honda K20A vs Toyota 2ZZ-GE
An unlikely match, and the virtues of a high revving Toyota engine.
A concept of a four cylinder Honda NSX focused on lightweight.
A Lightweight S2000 Concept
Keeping the drivetrain stock and imagining a Type R Variant of the S2000
Ferrari Engine Section:
Ferrari F131 Failure Points & Preventative Care
Exploring failure points at the root and addressing them.
Ferrari F131 Maintenance Schedule
How to keep the engine reliable and improve longevity.
My Build Journals:
2012 Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ Build
A daily driver which was extensively used on the track.
1992 Mazda MX-5 / Miata GT3 Touring Build
A daily driver that was used mainly for backroad fun.
2013 Suzuki Carry 1.3 Camper Build
A cheap as chips campervan used to travel around Europe.
The Ferramiata
A lightweight, compact high revving V8 touge machine.
2001 Mazda MX-5 / Miata Pop Up Headlights on NB Chassis
The best feature from an NA on an NB.