Running a Rear View Camera in the Racecar
One of the things I have enjoyed about my foray into Super Touring racing with NASA is the open rule book. Building a car to a power to weight instead of the strict rules that go along with Spec racing.…
Electrical
Rewiring the 1.6l NA Miata … Part 1
The now ST6 Miata has had some serious electrical gremlins from day one. Intermittent starting issues, random fuel cuts, and erratic idling to name a few. I knew at some point I would rewire the car completely. What I didn’t…
MR2 Spyder- Permanently Mounting the ScanGaugeII
The ScanGaugeII is a small automotive computer that interfaces with the OBDII port of the MR2 Spyder. It contains a small LCD screen that can be used to display the motor’s factory sensors in realtime. Although the ScanGaugeII is a…
Project MR2 Spyder Part 4: Electronics
I must admit that this is a first for me. I have never installed a head unit in any car that I’ve owned because frankly, I am not an audophile. I always figure that if I am going to spend…
Odyssey PC680 Lightweight Battery Install (And Relocating the Battery to the Front)
This article serves two purposes. First of all, I am replacing the factory 29+ pound battery in the MR2 with the Odyssey PC680 unit weighing in at a “hefty” 14.8 pounds, effectively creating a 14.2+ pound weight reduction. Additionally, I…
Electric Oil Pressure Gauge Install (Honda S2000)
The oil pressure gauge installed on project S2000 is a Faze electrical unit. This guide will demonstrate how to install the sending unit and assumes that the actual gauge itself is already wired for power. (If you need help with…
Honda S2000 Vacuum/Boost Gauge Install (Faze Electric Gauge)
A boost gauge is an absolute must on any boosted vehicle. On a turbo charged car it will tell you not only how much boost is being developed but whether or not the boost is spiking, creeping or overrunning the…
Honda S2000 Gauge Pod Install (Pillar Pod)
To complement project S2000’s newly pressurized intake manifold, the addition of a few aftermarket gauges are being added to help keep tabs on the motor. But first, a place is needed to locate the first two gauges so in comes…