This past weekend we hosted an event for Raleigh’s local Miata club members. It was held Sunday and attendance was great:
It was fun for AP&C to meet all the Miata owners and get to see their cars. There was a low-numbered original from 1989 as well as great examples of the generations that followed.
We gave the folks a tour of our facilities and then introduced them to the “Black Miata”, a track day version of a 1996 “M” model.
It was used to show the Miata owners how a track alignment was done and what factors were involved in corner balancing a road racing Miata.
We introduced the terminology of alignments: caster, camber, and toe. Along with that was an explanation of how each aspect had its effect on handling.
Then we put the car up on scales and let everyone see how the process of corner balancing was accomplished and what the ideal results were.
The club members were able to interact with the technicians and staff, often asking questions pertaining to their own Miatas. Not everyone is looking for a track car, but often would like to enjoy an improvement in handling in their fun roadsters.
At the conclusion everyone was invited for lunch at the Train Station Bar & Grill next door where there was plenty of great food and service that was discounted for the members.
We enjoyed having the opportunity to meet with automotive enthusiasts and have the time to listen to their questions and help them with their desires for getting even more enjoyment from their cars as well as consulting on any problems they might be experiencing. AP&C not only provides track preparation services, but also provides maintenance and common services for daily drivers. We handle air-conditioning, cooling services, timing belt and water pump replacement, fault code diagnosis, as well as tire, wheel and chassis service.
If you are a member of a local car club and would like to hold an event at our shop please give us a call at 919-319-3484. We would enjoy the opportunity to help your members.