Garage Talk

Sprint Booster for MX5!

Last Updated (Monday, 28 April 2008 13:03) Written by Angie Filax Tuesday, 15 April 2008 06:24

Hi gang.

I just thought I would post my impressions about a product that I recently had the pleasure of trying on my 2007 MX5 Miata.
The product is called the Sprint Booster and it basically brings the car alive and makes the MX5 even more fun to drive.

Let me preface this by telling you a little about myself, for those who may not know me.
I have owned Miata's since 1996 and have since owned several different models of all types and all years.
I'm a certified technician and I have specialized working on Miata's for over 5 years.
In that time I have built some really fast and really fun Miata's, some of them with over 270hp.
"Easily impressed" is not a term I would use to describe myself.
OK well enough about myself, let's talk about making the MX5 even more fun!

Let's just start by saying that I was very skeptical about this product.
I guess after being let down by some products over the years working as a mechanic I've learned to try a lot of products and only endorse a select few.
The items I recommend are reliable, easy to maintain and deliver great bang for the buck.  
This product falls under this category.

What does it do?
Well the Sprint Booster basically intercepts the information normally sent directly from your gas pedal to the car's computer.
Once this info is intercepted the Sprint Booster sends a reformulated map of this information.
This equates into throttle response that is much quicker and crisper than stock and it basically makes the MX5 feel more alive and so much more fun to drive from the low to mid rpm range.
It really makes the car feel like it has so much more power even though the power of the engine has not changed whatsoever.
Power delivery in all gears is drastically improved.
The powertrain is still completely stock and therefore there are no warranty issues, no check engine lights or any driveability issues, just a more responsive MX5 that puts a smile on our face.  
Sprint Booster is also warranted against defects for 2 years an since it's a simple electrical box it will last for years to provide the best smiles per mile ratio equation.

How does it install?
This is basically a 2 minute installation.
This is a full plug & play installation and if you can screw in a light bulb you can install the Booster.
Simply unplug the wiring connector to your gas pedal, plug the booster in, and then reconnect the wiring connector.
That's it! 
It's really that simple and quick.

Since having my skeptical mind changed and becoming a satisfied customer I'm now in the midst of becoming a distributor for the Sprint Booster, and I will be offering a money back guarantee for this product. That's how strongly I feel that you will be thrilled with the Sprint Booster.
If you would like to find out more about his amazing product feel free to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

The Sprint Booster is also available for many other cars on the market.
Basically any car that comes with Drive-By-Wire technology can benefit from this incredible mod.
From the MX5 to the RX8, Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazdaspeed 6, CX7 all of the latest Mazda's are covered.
Also the Sprint Booster is available for cars from other manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, etc...

Thanks.
Dave Biagioni
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MX5 Lotus XI Crossbreed

Last Updated (Tuesday, 19 February 2008 15:54) Written by Bill Jurgenson Saturday, 16 February 2008 01:45

Its been a little while, since I last brought everyone up to speed on the progress of the Miata to Lotus 11 transformation. The mechanicals have been completed with the installation of a Jackson Racing supercharger and a 99 Torsen differential and halfshafts. The car now feels quick and surefooted out of the corners.

Work has begun on the body molds. By comparing the two photos, the yellow version being last summer, you can see the front clip has been modified by extending the grill opening 6 inches forward which has the effect of closing down the opening. The opening no longer dominates the front of the car. A slight power bulge on the driver's side was created to clear the front blower pulley. A power bulge has been added to the center of the hood to increase engine clearance and to provide a heat escape on its rear edge. The accompanying picture is of the hood prior to creating the mold. Mods on the hood were done with styrofoam and duct tape, covered with drywall compound, body filler, glazing putty, latex paint, epoxy paint and urethane primer. At the point this photo was taken, 5 coats of mold parting wax have been applied.

   

Brake Bleeder Project - Part I

Last Updated (Tuesday, 19 February 2008 15:29) Written by Blair Groves Wednesday, 16 January 2008 04:15

After a long hiatus, Miata Garage is back at last! And this time you're in for a special treat!

There's that one thing you want, only if there was a good reason to lay out the bucks for it. It's there in your face, every time you go to the hardware department at Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Revy, Building Box... well you get the picture... An air compressor I mean! (Read while doing the Tim Allan primal tool-man "grunt" and saying "more power").

The possibilities are endless. Adding compressed air to our arsenal of tools brings weekend mechanics like us one step closer to automotive Utopia. (Is that a good segue or what?)

OK all you budding mechanics, here's the strategy:

Remind that significant other how much she/he "enjoys" pumping the brake and clutch pedal whenever you have to bleed the system. (Make sure to do this when you're out of striking distance though!) If you significant other is like Cora Lee, you're well onto the next step in justifying the purchase of an air compressor that would do Tim the Toolman proud!

The clincher is when you tell her or him that you're going to be able to bleed the brake and clutch hydraulic systems by yourself when you get that compressor and build our next month's project.

Manipulative? Yes! But sometimes you gotta do what you have to, in order to get what you want. (Err, I mean get what you need).

For those who can't wait to get started, here's a shopping list of some items that you'll need:

  • 2' x 4' x 5/8" G2S plywood (*A)
  • 2, 4 litre/1 gallon glass wine jugs (*B)
  • 6' of 3/8" (inside diameter) clear vinyl tubing (*B)
  • 2 x 12" x 3/8" (outside diameter) poly- butylene water supply tubes (*A) 
  • 2 black rubber stoppers to fit glass jugs above (*A) 
  • undercoating gun (*C) 
  • 1/4" npt ball valve (*A) 
  • 1/4" npt 3" threaded pipe, iron or brass (*A) 
  • Lisle Tools "One Man Brake Bleeder" (*D)

Legend:

  • *A = available through Revy, Home Depot, etc.. 
  • *B = available at wine/beer making supply stores 
  • *C = available at Princess Automotive 
  • *D = available at Canadian Tire, Princess Automotive, etc...

Next month we'll go over the design and operating theory behind the do-it- yourself vacuum brake bleeder.

   

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