This site is here today because a dozen guys met in a warehouse in the winter of 2004 to change transmission oil. So... It's only right to start off our second year with some scenes from a recent tech day.

Every time we get together and wrench on our Miatas, I gain a deeper appreciation for how well engineered our favorite cars are. They're easy to work on, easy to find parts for and a blast to drive. The time we spend working on our cars gives us a sense of pride. It has been great to watch the mechanical neophytes grow in their appreciation for wrenching and in their understanding of their cars.

If you've never turned a wrench on your Miata, there's no time like the present to get started!

Our biggest motivation for group work days is the famous "Pressure bleeder cap." Ever bled brakes the old fashioned way?

"Open!"

"Down!"

"Closed!"

"Up!"

A little air and a modified lid for the master cylinder makes bleeding brakes a breeze. Last event? We bled the brakes on 5 cars. Figure $50 to have this done at your favorite mechanic. We buy $5 worth of brake fluid.

Key to effective brake bleeding is the use of a clear line and jug for catching fluid. Here, POS "Soul Plane" Racing demonstrates.

Here at MME, we change wheels the old fashioned way! Not! Check out those stylish gloves!

When working under your car, always remember: Safety First! Jackstands are a must.

This guy came to visit during our last tech day. Looks like Treibenschnell needs to learn how to apply vinyl without bubbles, though...

So... What can you expect after a day of working on your car? Look at that beautiful smoke trail from the newly installed smoke system in the BUR. Actually, that smoke trail is from an intake cleaner called Sea Foam. A great product to use at someone else's house...