EEEEEEEEEEeeer4………………………………………………………………………,d How Let me tell you a bit about a running joke among our family. Anytime we travel with the Miller’s (Jim & Mindy) and someone needs something, Mindy has it. She always carries her “magic bag”. Whatever you need, she’s got it in there. It’s almost like the magician’s hat, but without the doves and rabbits. It’s more like a Walgreen’s in there, what with the pharmaceuticals, firsttems, snacks, health & beauty items, greeting cards and magazines. I, for one, have been saved more than once by the “magic bag”. It’s bottomless, I swear! The lesson to be learned here, of course, is to be prepared! The question is: prepared for what? With what? So let’s talk about what you carry in your car, or maybe you don’t. I used to be better with this in my ’99, not so much with the ‘speed and I can’t really explain why. more power continued . . . . . . . . . .

Volume 29 Issue 1 January 2018

issue 1 November 2013

2018 Shaping Up as a Great Year for

Miata/MX-5

You might think that a car that has been on the

market for 28 or so years might have played itself

out by now. But if recent press is any indication,

the Miata MX-5 is just catching its stride. Perusing

the pages of the January 2018 issue of Car and

Driver magazine is a good place to start.

In the Letters section, one subscriber laments the

time and page space that the magazine devotes to

the “little Japanese roadster, especially over so

many tremendous automobiles.” The writer

continues, “I never drove a Miata, but for

professional automobile writers to be as flagrant

about a particular car is at least odd, and at most,

suspicious.” The editorial response to the letter is

short and to the point, “It’s affordable, small, fun,

quick, reliable, and a conspiracy.”

Going one better, the editor points us to a head to

head comparison of the Miata with the Mazda 3

further on in the magazine. Both of these Mazdas

have been performance leaders in their segments.

But while the Mazda 3 has lagged behind the

competition, to Car and Driver the Miata “is the

best affordable sports car on the market.” With 0

to 60 times in the 6 second range, light weight and

an under $26,000.00 starting price, the Miata is

hard to beat from any perspective.

And the buying public seems to sense that.

According to carsalesbase.com, 1990 Miata sales

in the US reached almost 36,000. That figure had

dropped to under 5000 by 2014. But 2016 and the

ND Miata changed that to just under 9,500. 2017

sales of the Miata are reported at 11,294.

Car and Driver was so impressed with the Miata

that it was named as one of ‘The 10 Best Cars for

2018’. That honor is enhanced by the company

the Miata is in which includes the Porsche 718

Boxster, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Corvette

Grand Sport, the Mercedes AMG E-Class, the

Audi RS3 among others.

Car and Driver put most of their time into the

driving characteristics and mechanics of the

automobiles they selected. The

BusinessInsider.com website judged the Miata by

a different standard; beauty. I know. I have the

same question, “What makes these guys expert

about automotive design?” But let’s go with it. I

like what they have to say.

In a December 2017 web article ‘The 10 most

beautiful cars on sale today’, the humble Miata

ND convertible gets the number 10 spot.

Contending that a car should be more than a way

to get from point A to point B, the website

endorses the Miata as part of ‘rolling art’. “The

MX-5 conveys the car’s sporting heritage in a

charismatic and aesthetically pleasing package.”

Again, the Miata is in the company of automotive

royalty. Others selected were the Jaquar F-Type,

the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Lexus LC500, the

Ferrari Laferrari Aperta, the Aston Martin DB11,

the Lamborghini Huracan, etc.

-Dave Edwards

Dinner and a Movie

You like to go to a dinner and then a good movie. I know that you do. Then join us for just that on Tuesday, January 23rd. We will meet at Woody's Restaurant at 161 East Campus View Blvd at about 6:00pm. This is the old Champps location at Crosswoods north of the I-270 and Rt 23 interchange. We checked out Woody's today and while it is best known for wings, the menu has a nice selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads and pizza. After dinner we will drive the short distance to Crosswoods Cinema to take in a movie of your choice. Tuesday is $5.00 admission to any movie. I will make a complete movie schedule available as we get closer to the 23rd. So, get out of the house, meet up with other club members and make an evening of it. Let me know if you can come by emailing me at drman2@icloud.com. Thanks. Dave and Dee Edwards

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January DOTM

The January DOTM is scheduled for Tuesday January 16th at 6:30pm. The location is the Villa Nova Restaurant at 5545 North High Street, Columbus. Actually the restaurant is just south of Worthington proper on the west side of High past the light at the corner of Selby and High. The restaurant is family run, inexpensive and know for good Italian food. I need a good count on this, so please let me know at drman2@icloud.com if you plan on attending. You can

browse their menu at villanovacolumbus.com. Thanks. Dave and Dee Edwards

Valentine’s Brunch

Sunday, February 12th O’Charley’s

4850 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43230

10am

RSVP by Tuesday February 7th

, 12noon

criner@columbus.rr.com

614-638-6620

We will be ordering off the menu

January

4th

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

13th

(Sat) – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

16th

(Tues) – DOTM – Villa Nova – Edwards

23rd

(Tues) – Dinner and a Movie – Edwards

27th

(Sat) – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

February

1st (Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

10th

(Sat) – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

11th

(Sun) – Valentine’s Brunch – Riner

TBA – DOTM – Gahanna Grill - Poindexter

24th

(Sat) – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

March

1st (Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

10th

(Sat) – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

TBA – DOTM – Corner Café - Koch

April

5th

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

14th

(Sat) – Daffodil Run with Buckeye Triumphs

TBA – DOTM – Gill

21st or 28

th (Sat) – BMC Memorial Drive – Fisher

May

3rd

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

18th

-19th

(Fri-Sat) Bourbon Tour 3 – McAlister

TBA – DOTM – TBA

26th

(Sat) – River Run Drive – Koch

TBA – Autocross – Young

June

7th

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

12th

(Tues) – DOTM – Gatsby’s – Riner

16th

(Sat) – Millie’s Pie Run – Fisher

23rd

(Sat) – Drive to Miata Heritage Races – Edwards

24th

(Sun) – Club Picnic Blendon Woods - Calhoun

TBA – Autocross – Young

July

5th

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

13th

-14th

(Fri-Sat) – Auburn/Gilmore Car Museums –

Koch/Edwards

TBA – Ice Cream Run – TBA

TBA – DOTM – Gill

TBA – Tecumseh Outdoor Theater – Gill

TBA – Autocross – Young

August

2nd

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

14th

(Tues) – DOTM – G&R Tavern – Koch

18th

(Sat) – South Central Ohio Winery Tour – Edwards

26th

(Sun) – Meet In The Middle Picnic – Mohican SP –

Rhodes

TBA – Corn Picking - Clemmons

TBA – Autocross – Young

September

5th

(Wed) – Urbana Airport B-17 Drive - Kahle

6th

(Thurs)– Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

TBA – DOTM – TBA

TBA – Hall of Fame/Gervasi Winery Drive – Calhoun

TBA – Autocross – Young

October

4th

(Thurs) – Monthly Meeting – MCL Kingsdale

6th

(Sat) – Apple Picking & Campfire Drive – Edwards

10th

(Wed) – Road Apple Tour to Amish Country – Kahle

TBA – DOTM – Nutcracker Restaurant – Rhodes

TBA – Autocross Awards Dinner – Young

November

1st (Thurs) – Monthly Meeting/Officer Elections – MCL

Kingsdale

TBA – Car Talk – LeChatelaine – Rhodes

TBA – DOTM – Duplain

25th

(Sat) – Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill – Edwards

December

6th

(Thurs) – Club Christmas Party – Villa Milano –

Riner/Gill/Koch

TBA – 2019 Planning Meeting – President

TBA – Caroling Party - Nieman

*Items in italics are informational use only

BMC 2018 Calendar of Events

Buckeye Miata Club Car Talk and Coffee 2018

We have put together a schedule for five more Saturday morning sessions to get together to talk cars.

What is it?

BMC Car Talk and Coffee is simply a chance to get out of the house on cold winter mornings, have a cup of coffee and breakfast, and talk about our Miata’s and cars in general. The gatherings are open to BMC members and their friends. Discussions are very informal and might include topics such as tires, suspensions, air intakes, exhaust systems, detailing etc. We would certainly like to have outside subject matter experts if you know of someone. Sometimes we just solve world problems in general...... but as you can see by the shape of the world we are not very good at implementing the wonderful solutions we come up with.

Although it doesn't have to be, over the years this has evolved into pretty much a "guy" thing. However, sometimes the ladies come and sit together to talk. If any of you ladies do plan to come please let me know and my wife Kathy will be glad to attend that week to spend time with you.

When is it?

Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 AM to about 10:30 or 11:00 AM. Come and go as you please.

This year’s tentative schedule is: January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10

Where is it?

La Chatelaine Bakery 65 W. Bridge St. SR 161 Dublin Ohio There is plenty of parking beside and behind the restaurant. As you enter the front door our meeting area is to your left in the far front corner of the restaurant. Just grab some coffee or breakfast and head on back. If you have any questions or suggestions contact Kevin Rhodes 614-406-6069 krhodes555@aol.com

Buckeye Miata Club

Monthly Meeting Minutes

January 4, 2018 The meeting was called to order by Barb Poindexter at 6:30 PM. Members: 24 New members: 0 Visitors: 0 Carl Cooper We are very sad to hear that Carl Cooper has passed away. Carl was a longtime member of the Buckeye Miata Club, and he will be dearly missed. Details for arrangements will be communicated when they become available. Monthly Quiz - Dave Edwards Question - Since 2016, the Miata has shared an engine with the Mazda 3. How did Mazda engineers have to change the Mazda 3 engine in order for it to work in the Miata? Answer - They had to alter its position because the Miata is rear-wheel-drive. Winner - Bill Koch

Social Director’s Report - Dave Edwards

Barb Poindexter volunteered to organize our DOTM in February. Bill Koch volunteered to organize our DOTM in March. We are still looking for volunteers to organize our DOTM in May and September. Please contact Dave Edwards if you are interested in helping out.

Treasurer’s Report - Bill Koch

Bill presented his report for December 2017. Motion - Barb Poindexter 2nd - Craig Duplain Approved with no dissenting votes. Minutes of Prior Meeting Minutes of the meeting on November 2, 2017 were provided by Dee Edwards.

Motion - Barb Poindexter 2nd - Mike Fisher Approved with no dissenting votes. Old Business Name tags - We have decided to stop making name tags with plastic covers for our members. Current members who would like to pick up their name tags should contact Barb Poindexter. Otherwise, we will be using disposable name tags for future events. Christmas party - Chris Riner - Our annual Christmas party was held on December 7 at Villa Milano. 53 members attended. The night featured a White Elephant gift exchange, and fun was had by all. Thanks to Jerry Gill for recommending this venue. New Business Membership fees - Barb Poindexter - We are considering raising membership dues by $5. Individual dues would increase from $25 to $30, and family dues would increase from $30 to $35. We will discuss this issue and make a decision at our next meeting. Also, everyone, please remember to pay your dues on time. Your due month can be found on the Buckeye Miata Club Roster. Car talk - Dick Calhoun - Car talk will be held on Saturday, January 13 and Saturday, January 27 at 9:00 at La Chatelaine in Dublin. DOTM - Dave Edwards - This will be held on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 PM at Villa Nova, in Worthington. Please let Dave know if you plan to attend Dinner and a movie - Dave Edwards - This will be held on Tuesday, January 23 at Marcus Crosswoods Cinema, in Worthington. We are

likely going to see “The Post.” Tickets will cost $5,

and Dave will send an email out shortly with more information.

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Valentine’s brunch - Chris Riner - This will be held

on Sunday, February 11 at the O’Charley’s on

Hamilton and Morse. An email will be coming soon with more details. Open Discussion / Concerns Scott Langley said that he should have time available in the spring to complete some Miata maintenance and detail work. Please contact him if you are interested in his services. Scott also

said that things are going well for his band, “The

Cyrkle.” He may send out emails with more

information before local concerts. 50 / 50 Raffle Winner - Monte Arbuckle Amount - $22 Meeting Close Our meeting closed at 7:13 PM. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 PM at MCL in Upper Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Craig Duplain Buckeye Miata Club Secretary

Christmas Party Pictures, December, 2017, thanks to John Ness!

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V Miata Services by Scott • 30K Tune-Up Service ($325) new plugs, timing &

synth. fluids • Basic timing belt Service ($325) incl. new Mazda

belt & spring • 60K Full Service ($675) incl. 30K service + Std.

Timing Belt Service PLUS • all drivetrain fluids, brake and clutch fluids, filters,

gaskets, checks and lubrications called for by Mazda • Add Water Pump Replacement to any timing belt

service ($150) new pump, gaskets and coolant • Other mechanical work and Accessory

Installation – call for quote ($35 per hr.) • Detailing by Appt, call for details - can include: • Exterior - Paint polishing, swirl removal, touch-ups,

wax and more • Interiors – carpets steamed, seats cleaned, leather &

vinyl treated and more I'd be glad to discuss any work you may want or need. If you have questions about what I can provide or just about your Miata in general, I'll be glad to help!

(614) 633-7419

Detailing . . . . . . . . Many of you know that I offer paint polishing, interior cleaning, tops, engine bay detailing and more, using the same processes and many of the same products as seen in the demo at Performance Auto Spa. I've been detailing Miatas for many years and can handle clear coat and single-stage paints as well as repaints. I can bring new life to your car by removing oxidation, eliminating swirls and more. Now's a great time to schedule a Detail. give me a call anytime - 614-633-7419. If I can't pick up, please leave a message. Happy Motoring! - Scott Langley

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