Posts by Gina Schiess
Changing Car Batteries
Changing a car battery is simple, right? Not so fast. How to change the car battery in your Miata. by Ron Carmichael I think we have all installed a new car battery during our lifetimes. It was a simple operation which called for unhooking the battery terminals, removing the old battery, installing a new one…
Read MorePresident’s Message – July 2020
Summer has started and it’s July already. But the beginning of this year’s summer season is hardly like those to which we’ve been accustomed. Our “temporary” normal continues to impact our lives and activities. Many, if not most, of our traditional July 4th celebrations and activities are significantly altered, on hold, will be held virtually,…
Read MorePresident’s Message – June 2020
I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy. This week we celebrated Memorial Day, when we honor and show our thanks and appreciation to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us so we can have the freedoms and opportunities that we enjoy as Americans. Let’s do our best to extend Memorial Day’s thanks…
Read MorePresident’s Message – May 2020
I’m not absolutely sure, but I think it is May. Time, along with almost everything else in our lives and the lives of everyone around the world, seems to be standing still. The current state of events has brought the hallmark of the CFMC to a halt; our trips, activities and members’ socialization. Our near-term…
Read MoreTech Column – by Ken Schiess
I spent a few minutes chatting with Mike at National Speed today. I was wondering if they do Miatas and what one might do to improve performance without forsaking drivability (quiet, fuel mileage etc). He was amazingly patient explaining to me that tuning, while not cheap, was one answer to my question. For models NC…
Read MorePresident’s Message – April 2020
Wow! As recently as a month ago, we never expected spring 2020 to start this way. The Covid-19 virus has impacted everyone’s lives and daily routines in very significant ways. The intensity and magnitude of this virus, its worldwide impacts, its speed and potential for spread and severity have created understandable concerns about our health,…
Read MoreTech Column – by Ken Schiess
As we approach Tech Day it seemed appropriate to write about some of the challenges one could encounter with the NC model. First is the top. As the NC’s age, (the newest now 5 years old and the oldest 15) tops begin to reach end of life, especially if they have been exposed to the…
Read MorePresident’s Message – March 2020
Welcome to March! After enjoying an extra day in February due to leap year, March is going to be a busy month. It begins with Election day on March 3, after which there will undoubtedly be eight more months of non-stop political ads. We anticipate the beginning of daylight savings time on March 8, the…
Read MoreTech Column by Ken Schiess
In March of 2017, I was complaining about a vibration between 45 and 55 mph. I had put the wheels on the balancing machine during tech day and discovered that two of the wheels appeared to be out of round or slightly bent. I proceeded to have them straightened by Stevenson Mazda (thanks Howard) –…
Read MorePresident’s Message – February 2020
Well the New Year and decade certainly are off to a quick start! I hope all your New Year’s resolutions are as well. The CFMC started 2020 with our annual holiday party and meeting on January 5th at the Circa 1922 restaurant. Almost 50 club members enjoyed great food, fun and fellowship, all culminating in…
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