I've been driving between Tampa and New Jersey every 2 weeks for the
past 2 months and as you can imagine
my life has been a bit scattered.

I love the drive because I love the car. I owned a mint condition 85
RX7 for a few years before it became a casualty of my divorce and I
never thought another car would make me just smile from the simple act
of sitting in it... but the MX5 does.  I just grin like an idiot when I
drive it... and from a car that is 100% stock that is a wonderful thing.
My 13 year old was with me last week when we saw a Porshe and I said
that it was a great car... and he asked me what it cost. And I told him...
and he said to me "Do you think he has any more fun than you do with
your car"?
Maybe but I sincerely doubt it.

I used to be a BMW motorcycle mechanic.... And I find myself looking at
the engine compartment of my MX-5 and scratching my head... is there a
basic shop manual or Haynes or something
that doesn't cost 160.00?