PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Southern California Miata Club

June 2012 Vol. 23, No. 6 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

IT WAS A CONSPIRACY by Mark Kozlevcar 

I recently returned from the San Joaquin Valley Miata Club’s (SJVMC) 2012 

Poker Run. Each spring, the SJVMC puts on a Poker Run. Past SOCALM 

president Bob Davis has been to all of them and his lovely wife Juli (no ‘e’ 

in Juli) has a closet full of polo shirts to prove it! The idea behind a Poker 

Run is to drive around the wonderfully twisty roads in the foothills below 

Yosemite and draw playing cards as you go. By the time you finish the 

run, you have five random playing cards that amount to a poker hand. 

However, poker is really not the point of the event. This fantastic event 

raised over $1000 for Manna House, a San Joaquin Valley local charity in 

the Oakhurst area. There are also raffle prizes that were available to be 

won by anyone with a little bit of money (remembering that it is for a good 

cause) and a dream of a car detailing kit or bottle of tawny port from the 

prestigious and award winning Ficklin winery. 

As you may remember from last month’s Reward, 

I managed to win the “Best in Show” portion 

of the car show, with which my entry was 

rewarded with a pair of engraved drinking 

glasses. I also won the best in the NB category, 

for which I was awarded a fantastically decorated 

blue ribbon. 

About the conspiracy… 

In recent years, there has been a car show associated with this event. Last 

year, a certain SOCALM member thought it would be a hoot if my plain emerald 

mica (green) 1999 won the car show. He took all of the ballots that 

he could get and voted for my well loved and unwashed, yet very serviceable, 

daily driver. Alas, this was not successful and my Miata was handed a 

resounding defeat at the hands of a very deserving entry, mostly because 

to not make it obvious, some ballots were voted for other cars. You can 

bet that the mistake of “not being so obvious” would not be repeated in 

2012. 

In the interim, I have upgraded to a lava orange 2005 MazdaSpeed, a 

uniquely colored car that was indeed more deserving than my previous 

entry. This was all the incentive that this certain SOCALM member needed 

(along with a little encouragement from me) to attempt to stuff the ballot 

box again to bring the “Best NB” and “Best in Show” titles to Southern 

California. Also, I helped him out a little bit by campaigning to all who 

would listen that they should vote for my car (#5). 

There is no shame in that, is there? (OK, there might be a little bit of 

shame in that…) 

(cont’d on Page 4) 

Looking Down 

The Road… 

June 

2 1st Annual Bill Bryant 

Memorial Chili 

Cook- Off 

23-24 Twisted Weekend VII 

30 Desert to Sea Run 

July 

12-15 Explore Oregon 2012 

(WVMC) 

Aug 

25 Tech Day @ The 

Woods House 

Sep 

27-30 Bill Bryant Memorial 

Run & National Park 

Adventure 

Oct 

27 Guys & Ghouls 

Pumpkin Run 

June 14, 2012 

Inside this issue: 

President’s Message 1 

Club Information 2 

Financial & Membership 3 

President’s Message cont 4 

Minutes of Board Meeting 5 

Miatas in Moab V 6-7 

Upcoming Events 8-9 

Cook-Off/Sunset Picnic 10 

June Socials 11 

Summer Driving Tips 12 

Just for Fun, eh? 12 

Tech Talk—Water Pump 13 

Club Resources 14-15 

Calendar 16

2012 SOCALM OFFICERS 

Executive Board 

President 

Mark Kozlevcar ............ president@socalm.org 310.640.3196 

Vice President 

Mike Bennett......................... vp@socalm.org 714.425.4375 

Secretary 

Diana Davis .................secretary@socalm.org 626.826.4803 

Treasurer 

Benny Goldstein ........... treasurer@socalm.org 661.252.6941 

Regional Representatives 

Greater Long Beach 

Bud Martin................. longbeach@socalm.org 562.233.1272 

Inland Empire 

Donna Nelson.......... inlandempire@socalm.org 909.935.6969 

Los Angeles 

Dean Rudenauer ......... losangeles@socalm.org 626.905.2825 

N. Orange County 

Bob Davis ...................... northoc@socalm.org 909.374.3998 

San Gabriel Valley 

Juli Davis ..................... sgvalley@socalm.org 909.597.1664 

South Bay 

Mark Lucero ................. southbay@socalm.org 310.539.3064 

S. Orange County 

Barry Rosenberg…………….. southoc@socalm.org 949.768.3505 

Valley/Santa Clarita 

Benny Goldstein ............... valley@socalm.org 661.993.3390 

Ventura 

Mike Markowitz .............. ventura@socalm.org 818.648.0933 

Appointed Officers & Committee Members 

Activities Coordinator 

Denise Bennett .................. activities@socalm.org 

Membership Coordinator 

Bari Russell ................. membership@socalm.org 

Club Librarian 

Gary Nelson ....................... librarian@socalm.org 

Vendor Coordinator 

Bud Martin/Tom Wood ......... vendors@socalm.org 

Motorsports Coordinator 

Dean Rudenauer ............ motorsports@socalm.org 

Public Relations Coordinator 

Ingrid Gillespie ........................... pr@socalm.org 

Webmaster 

Lisa Martin .................... webmaster@socalm.org 

Merchandise 

Juli Davis .................... merchandise@socalm.org 

[Tom Wood/CaféPress] 

Newsletter 

Ingrid Gillespie ...................... editor@socalm.org 

CLUB INFORMATION 

SOCALM is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose 

is to gather for enthusiastic fun and to share information 

about the Mazda Miata MX-5. 

Annual Dues: $25.00 per year, due annually on June 1 st . 

The membership of any new member(s) who join(s) during 

the 6 month period from June 1 st through November 30 th 

will expire as of the following June 1 st. . The membership of 

any new member(s) who join(s) during the 6 month period 

from December 1st through May 31st will expire as of June 

1 st of the subsequent year (12-18 months later). 

Submissions to The Reward should be sent to the club 

address below. You can also send articles, pictures, and letters 

via e-mail to editor@socalm.org. Submissions may be 

edited for content or length. The standard deadline for submissions 

is the 15th of the month, but you should always 

call the Editor to check on last minute submissions. The Reward, 

its contributors, and SOCALM assume no liability for 

the accuracy or legality of any information appearing herein. 

Reprint permission: Use of articles or stories by other 

Miata clubs is hereby granted, provided proper credit to this 

publication and the author is given. 

Southern California Miata Club 

23052-H Alicia Parkway #247 

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 

CLUB INFORMATION 

SOCALM Library 

Some of the members may not be aware that SOCALM has a 

library. There are several reference items available to 

members for their use. We have factory repair manuals for 

model years 1990, 91, and 92. An enthusiast manual for the 

early (1600cc) cars, along with suggested repair times 

manuals for 1995 cars. 

If you are thinking of planning a run, but are a little reluctant 

because you’ve never done it before, there is an excellent 

manual available to walk you through the process. Back 

issues of Miata Magazine to Winter of 1992 are available. We 

have a full set of past issues of The Reward, thanks to Bill 

Strohm who donated his collection. 

There are also some items that may be helpful, such as 

2 portable CB radios for use on runs. A G-Tech meter for 

measuring acceleration, horsepower and cornering G’s. A 

trunk-mounted luggage rack is available to use on long trips. 

These items are here for the use of any SOCALM 

member in good standing. Just contact the club librarian 

at librarian@socalm.org to make arrangements if you 

wish to borrow items you need. Remember to always 

promptly return any items that you have borrowed. 

Gary Nelson, Club Librarian, tel: 909.935.6969 

Email: librarian@socalm.org 

WWW.SOCALM.ORG 

SOCALM Merchandise 

Extra! SOCALM Café Press Merchandise 

Support your club and decorate you, 

your house and your car! 

Now available - SOCALM merchandise. 

CafePress 

http://cafepress.com/socalm 

Buy SOCALM merchandise directly from the web. 

Support your club from the comfort of your own home. 

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FINANCIAL / MEMBERSHIP 

Financial Report 

April 2012 

Beginning Balance, as of April 1, 2012 $3,670.22 

Revenue / Deposits: 

Dues - Renewal 25.00 

Dues - New 75.00 

Merchandise 24.00 

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Total Revenue: 124.00 

Expenses: 

Reward Printing (148.96) 

Reward Postage (43.55) 

P.O. Box Rental (165.00) 

Membership Supplies (9.00) 

Name Badges (83.58 

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Total Expenses: (450.09) 

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End Balance, as of Apr 30, 2012 $3,344.13 

06/01 Miriam Maya-Futch 

06/01 Ralph Futch 

06/03 Samuel Gelerman 

06/04 Gene McCarthy 

06/06 Mike Ireland 

06/08 Anthony Pearson 

06/09 Ray McGoldrick 

06/11 Mark Schmidt 

06/16 Joleen Chapman 

06/17 Ashley DeLuca 

06/17 Duffy Lawson 

06/18 Jamie Kozlevcar 

06/18 Rich Maxey 

Memberships 164 

Single 73 

Dual 91 

Birthdays 

06/19 Joyce Behar 

06/19 Barry Rosenberg 

06/20 Joyce McCue 

06/21 Linda Day 

06/23 Roberta Deutschman 

06/23 Michael Paolantonio 

06/24 Gayl Grotewold 

06/25 George Darby 

06/26 Daniel Firth 

06/26 John Page 

06/29 Herb Mercer 

06/29 Jim Thorpe 

06/30 Nadia Kennedy 

Membership Statistics 

People 255 

Cars 177 

JUNE 1st IS HERE! BUT, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE ! 

SOCALM ‘s Annual Dues are due NOW unless you joined between December 1, 

2011 and May 31, 2012 where your membership will expire June 1, 2013. A good 

way to make sure is check your Membership Card or go online to www.socalm.org 

and check the membership list. 

You may use PayPal to renew or send a check, with an application to the address below: 

SOCALM 



IMPORTANT 

-DON’T FORGET TO 

PAY ANNUAL DUES 

Both the application for mailing and PayPal are found at www.socalm.org towards the top under Join Club 

New Members: Tom Echols & Cecilia Pasos Pico Rivera, CA 2012 Pearl White LE 

Dennis Roy Los Angeles, CA 1990 Classic Red 

Thomas Still Montclair, CA 1990 Classic Red 

Renewal: John Clonan Ventura, CA 1999 Emerald Green 

Warren Dance Camarillo, CA 2012 Copper Red 

Garry & Vicki Davison Ventura, CA 1999 Sapphire Blue AE 

Greg Keeling Simi Valley, CA 1994 Laguna Blue 

Gary & Donna Nelson Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2008 Brilliant Black 

Elliot Shev San Diego, CA 1994 Laguna Blue 

Mike Sleeman Ontario, CA 2001 Classic Red 

David & Joyce Tolentino Long Beach, CA 2002 Titanium Grey SE 

Manny Valenzuela Calimesa, CA 1994 White 

Stay in touch electronically with your Socalm friends through the club’s Yahoo Group. Go to http:// 

autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/socalm/ and click the “Join This Group!” button. The group averages less than 

five emails a day so it won’t be a burden on your inbox. 

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, cont’d 

This year, the car show was split into three categories, and a “Best in Show” vote. The categories were based on body 

style (NA 1990-1997, NB 1999-2005, and NC 2006-present), with a First Place and a Second Place on each line. So it 

was possible to vote for my car three times on one ballot. In a less than subtle move, that is what was done this year; 

and by gathering ballots that would have otherwise gone un-voted and by a fair amount of groveling and pleading, my 

car was able to achieve victory in the NB category and win the Best in Show. 

I would like to officially go on record that in no way my car was actually the best in the show. I assert only that I was 

able to grovel and pander for enough votes or unused ballots to push my car over the victory line. This was the 

greatest amount of fun that one can have at a car show! I had the privilege of actively engaging votes and pleading my 

(albeit weak) case. For the record, I now am forever done actively campaigning to win any car show. I have done it 

once, and am now able to retire as a champion at the 2012 SJVMC Poker Run car show, an honor that may possibly be 

coveted by Miata owners throughout the free world! I also promised multiple SOCALM and SJVMC members that I 

would not attempt to win ever again, provided I was able to pull this one off. 

Success is sweet! I enjoyed winning, but I suspect that I have mortgaged my soul to make this happen. Have I 

reduced myself to the level of Charlie Sheen (“Winning!”)?? A carpetbagger from the South (Southern California, 

anyway) brought in enough votes to win a car show. When wildly and unimaginably stretched, this draws comparisons 

to Bloody Kansas from those familiar with the American history of expansion into the plains States. Perhaps a more 

fitting comparison is 1960 election of President Kennedy because of Mayor Dailey’s “influence” (dead people were 

alleged to have voted in Chicago) in delivering the State of Illinois’ electoral college votes. There is a more recent 

example of voting issues that I will not mention directly here, suffice to say the Supreme Court settled the matter. 

American history is rife with examples of external influences upon elections. While this car show coup in no way rises 

to the importance of the historical examples cited above, it was nonetheless fun to have been involved. 

As we like to state to the point of mantra, SOCALM is a driving club. That is one of the things that we as a club 

aspire to in the utmost. We are also about having as much fun as is possible. No two ways about it, the annual SJVMC 

Poker Run is a fun event. The SJVMC always puts on an outstanding event. My hat is off to the entire Committee that 

puts this event together. Every second of it is a blast. Driving the fantastic roads, eating lunch along the run, 

banqueting in the evening and recapping the run, and supporting a fantastic charity via a raffle. Meeting old friends 

again and making some new ones along the way. All of it! 

I can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend. 

FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN: GoPro Hero2 HD Cameras and accessories 

Outdoor Equipment Rentals has recently begun renting this camera and 

accessories. This has quickly become a hit with motor sports enthusiasts as they can 

use the camera to record track events, cruises, races, etc using a variety of provided 

mounts. 

You can check out the GoPro portion of their website at: 

www.oerentals.com/goprorental.html 


MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING 

Agenda: 

1:30 P.M. – meeting called to order 

Socalm General/Board Meeting #2 of 2012 

April 14, 2012 

Read and approve minutes of January 7, 2012 meeting 

Moved Bob Davis; second Barry Rosenberg to accept minutes, vote unanimous 

Reports by: VP- Mike Bennett – absent 

Treasurer- Benny Goldstein 

Finance report sent out previously, ending balance March 31, 2012 is $3670.22. Renewals coming up 

soon – Bob noted need to tell Ingrid to put a reminder in the May Reward 

Secretary- Diana Davis – no report 

Reps 

Inland Empire: 

Donna Nelson 

Long Beach: 

Bud Martin 

Los Angeles: 

Dean Rudenauer 

North Orange County: Bob Davis – April at Durty Nelly’s in Costa Mesa 

San Gabriel Valley: Juli Davis – May Corner Bakery in Glendora 

South Bay: 

Mark Lucero 

South Orange County: Barry Rosenberg 

For the summer, starting in June socials at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach the 2 nd and 4 th Fridays, 

consider adding flag to table so people can find their way 

Reminder, the Bill Bryant Chili Cook off to be at the Rosenberg’s home on June 2, entry form and 

details will be in May Reward 

Valley/Santa Clarita: Benny Goldstein 

Ventura: 

Mike Markowitz 

Appointed positions, if present and wanting the floor: 

Activities Coordinator: Denise Bennett 

Webmaster: 

Lisa Martin 

Membership Coord. Bari Russell 

Vendor Coord.: 

Bud Martin/Tom Wood 

Newsletter: 

Ingrid Gillespie 

Public Relations: Ingrid Gillespie 

Club Librarian: 

Gary Nelson 

Motor Sports Coord.: Dean Rudenauer 

Merchandise: 

Juli Davis 

Suggested have a big blowout sale to get rid of old merchandise, take to Chili Cookoff 

Barry suggested posting list of merchandise in Reward, Tom 2 nd , passed unanimously 

CafePress coordinator: Tom Wood 

Tom suggested purchasing pens with Socalm logo to be placed in glove box of new Miatas at the 

dealers 

Old Business 

Tech day in August at home of Tom and Marna 

Barry R. noted mechanic Tony Antunas has offered to hold tech day in shop after July 

Lost CB units 

Motion by Barry R --Put note in Reward about CBs, 2 nd by Bob D. passed unanimously 

Marna proposed new CB be purchased of the units don’t turn up. 2 nd by Barry R. – amendment to motion 

that Tom Wood select new CB by Mark K. 2 nd by Barry, passed unanimously- Note: after meeting the 

lost CB was found 

New Business 

IDEA - Classified ad website listings viewable by all, but can only be added by members—Miatas for sale—Parts 

available for sale—Motion made by Mark Kozlevcar, 2 nd by Barry R, passed unanimously 

Barry R. proposed that there be a tutorial designed for the website on how to make entries, Juli 2 nd , passed 

unanimously 

Announcements 

Mike Markowitz -1 st week in December Super Car Sunday with a spot for Miatas donations Toys for Tots 

Mike M. Private car museum in Newberry Park – any interest? 

Adjourn 

Submitted by Diana Davis, Secretary 


MIATAS IN MOAB V—May 3-5, 2012 

THE PLACE: 

Moab is along the southeastern border of Utah, where nature has carved rocks rising out of the desert, mesas, buttes, 

sandstone pinnacles, spires, and arches - monuments to 500 million years of gigantic earth uplifts and perpetual forces 

of erosion. This locale is truly awe-inspiring, with rock formations that captivates imagination with their immensity 

and timelessness. This is where we Miata drivers met……. this is where we found beauty, adventure and fellowship. 

SOCALM’ERS ARE THE BEST!! 

The majesty of Arches National Park — sandstone rock formations 

Viewpoint at Dead Horse Point State Park 

Enjoying a cool sarsaspirilla on a hot 

evening at the Cowboy BBQ Dinner & Show 

At the Overlook at Dead Horse Point 

Ed Grant tore the leg off a rubber 

chicken, but he felt remorseful…. 

Final Night Banquet at Red Cliffs Lodge 

...just a few photos of some Car Club Decals…. 

there were many other Miata Clubs there, from 

all parts of the USA, and also from Canada!! 


MIATAS IN MOAB V—May 3-5, 2012 

GOING ON THE DRIVES 

A big Socalm “THANK YOU” to the Utah Miata Club for organizing this wonderful opportunity to be 

with other enthusiastic Miata owners, and to travel in the Parks to see the awesome beauty of Utah 

Lining up for Drives to Arches National Park / Dead Horse Point State Park / Canyonlands National Park / Newspaper Rock, etc. 

Following BBQ JDG, on the early morning drive to Dead Horse 

Lining-up outside Lodge, ready for an early morning Drive 

MIATAS ON THE ROCKS 

Driving up the hill, entering Arches National Park, towards the Petrified sand dunes, and immense sandstone rocks & arches 

The Show & Shine at Red Cliffs Lodge - this photo depicts most (but not all) of the Miatas at Moab V 


1st Annual Bill Bryant 

Memorial Chili Cook-Off 

Date: Sat. Jun 2, 2012 

Time: 11:00am—??? 

Host: Barry & Robbie Rosenberg 

@ Lake Forest (South Orange County) 

Description: The real thing: secret chili recipes (the best 

chili in Southern California), Socalm cooks at their best, a 

major social event, great prizes for the competitors, great 

chili for the attendees. Chips and great home-made 

Salsa, ice cold soft drinks! 

“Comp-eat” or Partake or do Both! Cook up your best 

Chili—there will be plenty to eat and drink. A great 

afternoon with other club members in a relaxed 

atmosphere. Great Food, Great Friends, and a Great 

Time! PRIZES!! and TROPHIES FOR 1st, 2nd & 3rd!!! 

More info?: contact Barry at: brmktdesign@cox.net 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

very long (think 21 ounce filet mignon). They also have 

killer margaritas (right Marna?). 

For those not familiar with this run, it is all about driving 

the most fun, twistiest roads we can find over the course 

of two days. It runs through mountains, 

valleys, next to rivers, through forests, 

and everywhere else you can imagine 

(and some things you can’t). This year’s 

run will generally follow the route we 

took on the very first Twisted 

Weekend. So come on out, have a great 

drive on some great roads through some 

beautiful country, and see why 

Miataphiles love Twisted Weekend! 

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Run update: As planning continues, I will keep you all 

informed on routes, restaurants, and events. 

If you haven't done so, please think about reserving a 

room as soon as possible so you don't get left out. When 

they're gone, they're gone. It'll be tent time. 

Twisted Weekend VII 

Date: Sat/Sun. Jun 23-24, 2012 

Time: 8:00am—5:00pm 

Start Location: 

Host: 

Dean Rudenauer 

626-905-2825 

Bridgeport Park 

Newhall Ranch Rd 

Santa Clarita, CA 

Description: The last time we traveled on Breckenridge 

Rd was over four years ago. Well, it’s time to do it 

again. You guessed it! Twisted Weekend is going back to 

Lake Isabella! I have another surprise for you! Some of 

you may know this, but most do not: The Kern River 

Golden Trout Resort closed in 2008; Alice and Mick had 

decided to move on; that’s why we haven’t gone 

back. This small hotel, sitting next to the Kern River, was 

one of the only reasonable places in the area to stay for a 

large group of Miataphiles - if you didn’t want to pitch a 

tent - so when it was gone there wasn’t really any place 

else to stay. 

BUT WAIT! Along comes another group of people who 

have finally decided to take over the hotel and bring it 

back to life. This group has spent two years getting it 

ready and it is now reopening to the public (as Corral 

Creek Resort) on – drum roll please – June 21, 2012! We 

have all 22 rooms reserved for June 23rd (Tassy and I 

already reserved ours, so there’s 21 left, do you see 

where this is going?)! I have a discounted rate for this 

newly refurbished place of $118.00 for Saturday night, 

with taxes and fees included. Don’t wait! Reserve your 

room NOW! Don’t be left to pitch a tent in the woods 

(though that might be fun too). Call 760-376-3601 and 

talk to Becka to reserve your room. 

Food: I have set the reservations at Johnny McNally's, so 

we will be heading to the restaurant at 6:30pm Saturday 

night. Also, lunch will be at the Tehachapi airport; a small 

diner there called The Raven's Nest. There are some 

logistical issues regarding ordering from this cafe which I 

will explain more about at the end of this month (May). 

Stay tuned for more information. 

Routes: Breckenridge, Sherman Pass, and Forest Route 

23S16 are all currently closed. I was assured by the Kern 

River Ranger Station that all will be open and ready to go 

by 21 June. It was a drier than normal winter up there, so 

I'm told that the ice is only a couple feet thick on those 

roadways right now (good to know). 

Events: There is a rumor going around that our group 

will be making a stop at Willow Springs along the way. 

I'm sure I don't know what might make them think that… 

We encourage you to mark your calendar and support the planned 

Runs— AND, don’t forget to attend the monthly Socials. You will travel 

on some fantastic roads, participate in enjoyable and entertaining 

events, meet and greet some truly outstanding people, eat excellent 

food and share some GREAT times with your fellow Miata enthusiasts! 

See you there!! - Be sure to Join in the Fun!!! 

Zoom Zoom 

As in the past when we go to Lake Isabella, we will have 

dinner at a little restaurant called Johnny McNallys. If 

you've never heard of it, you haven't been with the club 


Desert to Sea Run 

Date: Sat. Jun 30, 2012 

Time: 10:00am—4:00pm 

Place: Denny’s Restaurant 

(meet in parking lot) 

16401 Delone Street 

Canyon Country, Ca 91387 

Host: 

Tom & Marna Wood 

Email: twood@csudh.edu 

909.864.6271 (h) 

909.732.5487 (c) 

Description: The weather is warming up so let’s beat 

the heat and head to the sea. We’ll gather in Canyon 

Country, drive past Lake Elizabeth on our way to Gorman 

and Frazier Park, Ojai and ending up in Carpenteria. 

Directions: Make your way to the I-5 north, then take 

the 14 Freeway north. Exit at Sand Canyon. Turn right, 

then IMMEDIATELY turn left. The Denny’s is behind the 

gas station. Come early and have breakfast at Denny’s. 

Explore Oregon 2012 

Date: July 12-15, 2012 

Host: Willamette Valley Miata Club 

Description: Willamette Valley Miata 

Club will be organizing and hosting their annual Explore 

Oregon event on July 12-15, 2012. This is their annual 

Explore Oregon premier three-day event. Be prepared to 

enjoy some of Oregon’s most beautiful and historic scenery 

and explore the awesome back roads of Southern 

Oregon as they spend an incredible weekend in Ashland, 

Oregon. Socalm members are most welcome to join in the 

fun! Be sure to pre-register on the WVMC website: http:// 

www.oregonmx5.com/ (so they’ll know who’s coming!). 

For more info, call 503-364-6484 or email to: 

Chris McCarty [email to: ibtrkn2@comcast.net] 

Tech Day @ The Woods House 

Date: Sat. Aug 25, 2012 

Time: 9:00am—7:00 pm 

Place: The Wood’s House 

5067 Glenwood Ave 

Fontana, Ca 92336 

Hosts: 


Email: twood@csudh.edu 

909.864.6271 (h) 

909.732.5487 (c) 

Description: As the hot summer month of August 

begins to start winding-down and we look forward to the 

cooler weather coming ahead, it’s time to head out to 

Fontana, clean out the beach sand and get your car ready 

for the Fall runs. If you don't have any work to do on your 

car, come on over to socialize with your fellow Miata 

friends. We will have potluck. There will be grazing during 

the day, and in the evening (around 5pm) we will retire to 

the shade in the back yard and barbeque our dinner. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Bill Bryant Memorial Run 

& National Park Adventure 

Date: 

Time: 

Place: 

Hosts: 

Sep 27—30, 2012 (Thu-Sun) 

10:00 am 

Denny’s Restaurant 

(meet in parking lot) 

16401 Delone St 

Canyon Country, Ca 91387 


twood@csudh.edu 

909.864.6271 (h) 

909.732.5487 © 

Description: Several years ago, Bill Bryant led a Socalm 

run to Three Rivers. We spent a relaxing weekend 

exploring Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park and the 

foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Bill spoke often 

of repeating this run but he was not able to before he 

passed away last year. So this September we will honor 

Bill on the first day of our 4 day adventure through Sequoia, 

Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. 

On Thursday we will gather in Canyon 

Country, head to Tehachapi for lunch, 

then meander through the foothills to 

spend the night in Three Rivers. Friday 

we will visit the Big Trees in Sequoia/Kings 

Canyon NP, then continue 

on to Oakhurst, where we will lodge 

Friday and Saturday nights. Saturday will be a day of 

choices – I will have local runs to choose from or you can 

explore Yosemite on your own. If you have never been to 

Yosemite, I highly recommend taking one of the guided 

tour buses. On Sunday, we will go into Yosemite as a 

group, travel over Tioga Pass and head home via Hwy 

395. 

Accommodations: Since September is 

the end of the peak season, we will not 

be having a group hotel booking. Everyone 

will be on their own to find a hotel to 

fit their own taste and pocketbook. Oakhurst 

has more hotels than I could possibly 

list here. Three Rivers has been hit 

hard by the economy and there are not as many hotels as 

in years past. There is a list of available accommodations 

on the Chamber of Commerce website at 

www.threerivers.com. After driving through town, the 

ones that look the most promising to me are Comfort Inn 

& Suites (800-331-2140), Sierra Lodge (888-575-2555), 

Gateway Restaurant & Lodge (559-561-4133) and Buckeye 

Tree Lodge (559-561-5900). I have listed the hotels 

in west to east order and I am not endorsing anyone of 

them since I have not stayed in any of them. 

Directions: Make your way to the I-5 north, then take 

the 14 Freeway north. Exit at Sand Canyon. Turn right, 

then IMMEDIATELY turn left. The Denny’s is behind the 

gas station. Come early and have breakfast at Denny’s. 


SPOTLIGHT ON EVENTS 

The 1 st Annual 

Bill Bryant Memorial Chili Cook-Off 

The Southern California Miata Club invites YOU to participate 

in the culinary event of the year. 

June 2, 2012 Hosts: Barry & Robbie 949.859.1995 

Once again, back by popular demand 

The South Orange County Social Region will be hosting 

Robbie and I enjoy having picnics on Friday nights at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach during the summer because it 

makes the weekend seem longer. The evenings are pleasant having dinner at the beach, looking out over the ocean 

and watching the sun go down. 

This year we are going to try something different. We will be having 2 socials each month. That’s right, 2 socials. 

Starting in June, through July, August and September we will meet at Heisler Park on the 2nd & 4th Friday night 

of the month. 

Bring a picnic dinner and join us at Heisler Park, Laguna Beach. Please join us for 

both or either one. 

Summerrr time, summerrr time, summ sum, summer time… 

For more info, contact: Barry & Robbie Rosenberg, Cell: 949.859.1995 

June 17th is FATHER’s DAY….”Mike the Mechanic” has extended an open invitation to anyone who wishes to 

attend this community event happening in his area: 

Man's World Weekend 

Dates: June 16th & 17th (on Father’s Day) 

Presented by: The Crossing Church and Campus 

Location: 2115 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627 

Corner of the (55 Freeway) Victoria & Newport Blvd. 

Details: 

There will be a car show, showing off Harley's, Old Cars, New Cars & Miata's(?) 

Socalm members are invited to attend. There will be raffles, games, music, chili cook off contest, 

burgers & drinks and much, much more…... 

Bring the whole family for Father's Day and "come, sit a spell with us", great for the kids. 

Link: www.thecrossing.com 

If you’re interested in attending, or for more info, contact: Mike Bennett 

Cell: 714-425-4375 

email mikethemechanicatlarge@gmail.com 


Inland Empire 

Date: Thu, June 21, 2012 

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

Place: Brandon’s Diner 

2407 S. Vineyard Ave, #A 

Ontario, Ca 91761 

Hosts: Gary & Donna Nelson 

909.935.6969 

inlandempire@socalm.org 

Description: I thought we'd go back 

to Brandon's this month. They have a 

great menu that has something for 

everyone: burgers, salads, diner food, 

breakfast served 24 hours, etc...Come 

join us for good food and good 

friends. Hope to see you there. 

Directions: Located just south of the 60 

Fwy. Exit Vineyard, go south and turn left 

into the shopping center. 

San Gabriel Valley 

Date: Wed, June 6, 2012 

Time: 6:30 pm - ? 

Place: Legend’s Classic Diner 

1155 East Route 66 

Glendora, Ca 

Hosts: Bob & Juli Davis 

909.374.3998 

sgvalley@socalm.org 

Description: Since we'll be preparing 

for a 10 day trip in early June, I 

thought I'd select a simple, but loved 

location..... Legend's Classic Diner. It 

certainly doesn't cost an arm and a 

leg, and you can easily make a meal 

out of their hot fudge sundaes. Join 

us if you can! 

Long Beach 


Time: 7:00—9:00 pm 

Place: TBA 

Hosts: Bud & Lisa Martin 

562.233.1272 

longbeach@socalm.org 

Description: Call your rep for social 

information. 

South Orange County 

Date: 

Time: 

Place: 

Hosts: 

2nd & 4th Friday Nights 

7:00—whenever pm 

In Heisler Park 

Cliff Drive @ Myrtle Street 

North Laguna Beach, CA 

Robbie & Barry Goldstein 

949.768.3505 

Description: Bring your own food and 

drinks and join us as we enjoy the 

beautiful Laguna Beach sunsets! The 

JUNE SUBJECT SOCIALS 

evenings are pleasant, looking out 

over the ocean and watching the sun 

go down. 

Heisler park is a scenic little park 

along the cliffs with a beautiful view, 

overlooking the ocean just north of Las 

Brisas Restaurant in Laguna 

Beach. Parking Meter is $2.00 per 

hour before 7pm, then free. We hope 

you’ll join us. It’s a great way to start 

your weekend. 

Directions: Coming from the 

north heading south on the coast hwy , 

turn right at Cliff Drive (Husky Boy Hamburger 

stand is on the left). Then first left 

and continue to follow Cliff Dr. for approximately 

.3 miles to Myrtle St. the park is on 

your right, take the path down to the picnic 

tables. Coming from the south on the coast 

hwy, go north up the hill from main beach 

to the first light, turn left. You’re now on 

Cliff Dr. Las Brisas Restaurant is on your 

left, follow Cliff Dr. for approximately .3 

miles to Myrtle St. the park is on your left, 

take the path down to the picnic tables. 

North Orange County 


Time: 6:30 pm - ? 

Place: La Habra Heights Park 

1885 N. Hacienda Blvd 

La Habra Heights, CA 

Hosts: Bob & Juli Davis 

909.374.3998 

Description: "The Answer" is 

back!!! This excellent classic rock 

group is back this year to start off the 

summer "Music in the Park" series in 

La Habra Heights. Bring a picnic or 

purchase a great variety of food there 

(the corn on the cob is to "die 

for"!) The concert runs from 6:30- 

8:30, but I've set the start time for 

6pm in order to set up our lawn chairs 

in a decent location (yeah, right in 

front of the concession stands!). So, 

please join us for a casual evening of 

good music, great food, and even better 

company. 

Directions: Take Hacienda Blvd north 

from Whittier Blvd., or south from Colima 

Rd. 

South Bay 

Hosts: Mark & Nancy Lucero 

310.539.3064 

prht07@yahoo.com 

southbay@socalm.org 


information. 

Valley/Santa Clarita 

Date: Mon, June 11, 2012 

Time: 7:00pm 

Place: MOM CAN COOK 

Thai Kitchen 

18358 1/2 Soledad Canyon 

Rd, Canyon Country , Ca 

Hosts: Benny & Carole Goldstein 

661.252.6941 

661.993.3390 C 

bennygol@earthlink.net 

Link: www.momcancookscv.com 

Description: Join us at the MOM CAN 

COOK Thai Kitchen. A great family 

owned and operated restaurant. Large 

portions and reasonable prices. Let us 

know that you are coming, and we'll 

hold a place for you. 

Directions: North on I-5 thru the Valley. 

North on the 14 about 6 miles. Take Sierra 

Highway exit. Right on Sierra Hwy to Soledad 

Canyon Road. Right on Soledad. Go 

past 7/11 and turn right, then go into 

the Post Office center, Restaurant is last 

place on the right. Plenty of Miata Friendly 

parking. 

Los Angeles 

Host: Dean Rudenauer 

626.905.2825 

losangeles@socalm.org 


information. 

Ventura 

Date: Fri, June 15, 2012 

Time: 6:30 pm - ? 

Place: 

Hosts: 

Adobe Cantina 

29100 Agoura Road 

Agoura Hills, CA 91301 

Mike & Joanne Markowitz 

818.648.0933 C 

n6xrf@sbcglobal.net 

www.socalm.org June 2012 The Reward - official newsletter of the Southern California Miata Club 11 

Link: 

www.theadobecantina.com 

Description: The land was once a 

hunting ground for Chumash Indians 

and later neighbor to a stagecoach 

and café. The Adobe Cantina has gone 

from being an office for a chicken 

ranch in the 1950’s to a full-fledged 

restaurant since 1997. Check out the 

link for menu items. RSVP is requested, 

but not required. YOU and 

your Miata should be there! 

Directions: From the Valley: 101 West to 

Kanan Rd., Left turn at the top off ramp, 

Take the 2nd left turn onto Agoura Road, 

the Restaurant will be on your right at the 

bottom of the hill. From the T.O: 101 East 

to Kanan Rd., Right turn at the top of off 

ramp, Take the 1st left turn onto Agoura 

Road, the Restaurant will be on your right 

at the bottom of the hill.

SUMMER DRIVING TIPS 

Mazda Gives Tips for Hot Summer Driving, Riding 

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is the maker of the MX-5 Miata, the best-selling 

convertible sports car in the planet, with an optional power-retractable hard top that consumes 

no trunk space. It celebrates the mark of the unofficial start of summer driving 

through offering some driving tips for the season to assure convertible drivers all over the 

United States safely enjoy their vehicles. 

BUT, very different from other authorized organizations, their tips also encompasses 

humans as the subject and NOT JUST the car. 

Their recommended daily care routine tips are as follows: 

For the human skin, at least SPF 15 sunscreen rating should be 

applied. A sun exposure of 15 minutes per day is tantamount to 

90 hours per year of incidental sun exposure. 

Wearing sunglasses will help prevent too much of the sun's heat 

from entering your eyes. Always wear them also to protect your 

eyes from airborne debris. 

While driving or riding in a convertible, always pony your hair to 

prevent wind damage and dry hair. You may also wrap your hair 

in a bun or use a hat. Also, make sure to always bring extra hair 

products - hairpins, butterfly clamps or rubber bands. 

When driving with top down or low windows, avoid leaving 

loose sheets of papers, pieces of light clothing, or plastics. 

These things will surely be driven by the wind. In effect, you are 

adding to the deterioration of the ecosystem. 

If you want to leave the roof down, do not park near trees to 

pave way for the birds' resting area. 

Before opening or closing the top, pull over and have a complete 

stop. Aside from an unsafe distraction, the parts that control 

the top may be damaged by the wind. 

To avoid dryness or dehydration, drinking plenty of water is 

recommended. A moisturizer and a lip balm can also be a remedy. 

And above all, always ensure safety regardless of the length of 

the trip. 

Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO of MNAO, said that the MX-5 Miata is the most sold convertible sports car all 

over the world, and according to him only Mazda has the authority "to speak on behalf of top-down, wind-inyour-hair, 

and sun-on-your-face driving fun". 

Summer road trips will be seen any time from now. With this, O'Sullivan said everyone must keep those road 

tips in mind. O'Sullivan added that driving a Mazda means a wonderful trip. 

JUST FOR FUN, eh ?? 


Water Pump Inspection 

TECH TALK 

The majority of water pump failures are attributed to leaks of some sort. When the pump seal 

fails, coolant will begin to seep out of the weep hole in the casting. Signs of leakage from the 

water pump vent will indicate that the pump's seal is bad. This is an early indicator of trouble. 

The seals may simply wear out due to abrasives in the cooling system, or some types of seals 

crack due to thermal shock such as adding cold water to an overheated engine. This could also 

cause other internal parts to fail such as an occasional cracked casting. Water pump bearing or 

seal failure can be caused by surprisingly small out-of-balance conditions. 

To check a water pump, start the engine and listen for bad noises, using a mechanic's stethoscope. 

Place the stethoscope on the bearing or pump shaft. If a louder than normal noise is 

heard, the bearing is defective. 

Tom Wood 

WARNING 

Whenever working near a running engine, keep your hands and clothing away from the moving fans, pulleys, and belts. 

Do not allow the stethoscope to be caught by the moving parts. 

Here are some tests that can be performed on your car: 

- If shaft moves more than 1/16 inch (1.58 mm) it would indicate worn bearings that require water pump replacement. 

- To determine whether the water pump is allowing for good circulation, warm up the engine and run it at idle speed. 

- Squeeze the upper hose connection with one gloved hand and accelerate the engine with the other hand. 

- If a surge on the hose is felt, the pump is working. 

- Any air being sucked into the cooling system is certain to have a detrimental effect. It cuts down pumping efficiency 

and causes both corrosion and wear at a rate above normal. 

- To test for aeration, have the engine fully warmed up, all hose connections tight, and the coolant level up to normal. 

Attach one end of a small hose to the radiator overflow pipe and put the other end into a jar of water. 

- Run the engine at a fast idle. If a steady stream of bubbles appears in the jar of water, air is getting into the cooling 

system. 

- Check first for a cylinder gasket leak by running a compression test. 

- If two adjacent cylinders test low, the gasket is bad. Otherwise, there is an air leak somewhere else in the cooling 

system. 

Replacing the water pump 

When replacing a water pump, it is necessary to drain the cooling system. Any components--belts, fan shroud unit, 

should be removed to make the pump accessible. 

Installing a water pump. 

Loosen and remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern from the center outward. 

Insert a rag into the block opening and scrape off any remains of the old gasket. 

WARNING: 

When working on the coolant system (for example, replacing the water pump or thermostat), a 

certain amount of coolant will spill on the floor. The antifreeze in the coolant causes it to be 

very slippery. Always immediately wipe up any coolant that spills to reduce or eliminate the 

chance of injury. 

When replacing a water pump, always follow the procedures recommended by the manufacturer: 

- Most often a coating of good waterproof sealer should be applied to a new gasket before it is placed into position on 

the water pump. 

- Coat the other side of the gasket with sealer, and position the pump against the engine block until it is properly 

seated. 

- Install the mounting bolts and tighten them evenly in a staggered sequence to the torque specifications with a torque 

wrench. Careless tightening could cause the pump housing to crack. Check the pump to make sure it rotates freely. 

- Miata engines are driven by the engine's timing belt. When replacing the water pump on these engines, it is suggested 

to replace the timing belt. Also consider the radiator cap and thermostat also. 

- Make sure all pulleys and gears are aligned according to specifications when installing the belt. 

Water pumps can be changed at a Tech Day but it does take a lot of time to do. Make sure if you need this done to 

make pre-arrangements with the Tech Day host. 


CLUB RESOURCES 

DEALERS 

Browning Mazda 

18827 Studebaker Road, Cerritos 

562-468-4280 

15% discount to members on parts & labor 

Galpin Mazda 

11151 Laurel Canyon Bl., Van Nuys 

Phone: 818.756.3434 

15% off on parts w/club I.D. 

Heritage Mazda 

5 Auto Center Dr., Tustin 

Phone: 714-832-6222 

20% off from parts and labor 

Huntington Beach - Beach Mazda 

16800 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach 

Parts: Dick Hampton - 714.848.7739 

15% off on parts & labor 

Irvine - Irvine Mazda 

11 Auto Center Drive, Irvine 

Service: Robert Croker - 949.583.1291 

Cost + 20% on parts 

John Hine Temecula Mazda 

42050 DLR Drive, Temecula 

Www.temeculamazda.com 

Sara Posell - 866.204.0278 

15% off on parts and accessories 

Mazda of Thousand Oaks 

3945 Auto Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks 

Parts: Gene Levy - 805.371.5555 


Neftin Mazda 

3550 Auto Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks 

Phone: 800.797.7773 

Ontario - Romero Mazda 

Parts: Jack Waasdorp, 909-390-8484 

Parts 25% off 

Phillips Mazda in Laguna Hills 

24888 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills 

949.900.0134 

Cost plus 15% on parts 

Redlands Mazda 

500 W. Redlands Bl., Redlands 

Parts: Chad Frankenberger - 909.793.2141 


Sierra Mazda of Monrovia 

1305 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia 

626.303.0077 

Melissa Barajas, Service Manager 

15% off parts and labor 

** Must show Membership card 

Star Lincoln/Mercury/Mazda 

901 S. Brand Ave., Glendale 

John Kepner - 818.247.1903 

25% off on parts & labor on Miatas 

West Covina Super Lincoln Mercury Mazda 

2539 East Garvey Avenue 

West Covina, CA 91791 

http://www.westcovinacars.com 

626-608-1131, 626-966-0681, 800-258-0393 

Fax: 626-966-1541 

ALIGNMENTS 

Dave’s Frame & Alignment 

16182 Gothard, Unit V, Huntington Beach 

Ask for Dale - 714.841.2940 

High end Alignment working with set ups for Motorsport 

and D-speed Magazine. Working with 

Spec Miatas and offering members 15% 

Accurate Alignment 

971 N. Batavia St., Orange 

Ask for: Jon - 714.538.1916 

10% off on labor on front end alignment 

Clark's House of Suspension 

26901 Vista Terrace 

Lake Forest 

949.768.6261 

Clark Smith 

Suspension Specialist - 10% off parts & labor on 

front end alignment and brakes 

BRAKES 

Porterfield Enterprises, LTD. 

1767 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa 

Phone: 949.548.4470 

15% off on Porterfield and Hawk brake pads 

10% off on rotors 

CAR ACCESSORIES 

Big Sky/Coast Car Covers, Inc. 

1229 Morena Blvd., San Diego 

Phones: 800.231.5180, 619.275.7100 

Fax: 619.275.7107 

E-mail: sales@coastcarcovers.com 

Web: www.coastcarcovers.com 

Duetto Motors LLC 

21601 Vanowen Street 

Canoga Park California 91303 

www.DuettoMotors.com 

818.999.0969 voice 

We specialize in Glass window tops for early and 

late model Miatas as well as convertible tops and 

accessories for all cars. Include Socalm member 

number when ordering to get the discount. 

Drivepoint 

On-line Car Covers 

http://stores.ebay.com/Drivepoint-OEM-Parts-NYand-Boston 

Anton Mastrocco - 631.264.7849 

EZ Softops 

46 Village Way PMB 147 

Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (866) 373-2515 

Great selection in glass window tops for early and 

late model Miatas as well as convertible tops and 

accessories for all cars. Include Socalm member 

number when ordering to get the discount. 

Jackson Racing 

440 Rutherford St., Goleta 

888-888-4079 

Stubblefield’s Polishing Inc. 

7332 Quimby St., Paramount 

562-634-7045 

Great job polishing anything on the Miata. 

Super Autobacs 

12645 Beach Blvd, Stanton 

714-903-9900 

Great store for the speed racer or just the ordinary 

guy wanting something special. You just 

have to go there to see it. 

Vinyl and Leather Repair 

10632 Chestnut Street, Cypress 

714.318.6143 

Highly recommended and does exceptional work. 

Need leather repair – Give Nicholas Howk a call. 

DETAILING 

Coats Products 

1945 W. Commonwealth Ave. Unit Q 

Fullerton 

Ask for: Rick - 714.870.8466 

10% off Meguiar’s detailing products 

Dentsone 

Newport Beach, 

Ask for Jeff - 949.645.3368 

Dent Removal – Excellent service 

Long Beach 

Ask for Jerry - 562.619.5999 

GLASS / WINDSHIELD 

So. Cal Auto Glass 

562.449.7250 

Strictly a Mobil service that will come to you. 

GENERAL SERVICES 

AUTOWISE -various Orange County locations 

Cypress 714.761.8330 

Fountain Valley 714.839.4700 

Irvine 949.855.9991 

Yorba Linda 714.961.0202 

10% off on parts and labor 

Bill Dunn Auto Top and Upholstery Shop 

2212 Lincoln Blvd. 

Santa Monica, CA 

310.451.3495—Javier or Casildo 

17922 Gothard Street Unit 3A 

Huntington Beach, CA 

714.848.3985—Hector 

Material cost plus 10% 

Chino Hills Service Center 

14947 Sierra Bonita Lane, Chino 

Service: Henry Maixner 909.597.7119 

10% discount on labor 

Citywide 

6030 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 

714.761.8330 

Joe Prais - 10% off to members 

Immaculate Auto Recon 

Paint Repair, Bumper Repair, Key Scratches, 

Auto Body Repair 

Mobile Same-Day Service 

949.331.5846 

Referred by a currently satisfied Socalm member 

Import Specialties 

25651 Taladro Circle, Unit C, Mission Viejo 

Carl Martorana – 949.770.1255 

Mechanical Services 

Integrated Performance 

115 E. Gardena Blvd. #3, Gardena 

310.532.4040, Fax 310.532.4405 

Hector Colmenares - Office Manager 

Alex Colmenares - Shop Foreman 

MAZTECH 

24309 Creekside Road #118, Valencia 

Ask for: Rob - 661.259.6026 


MD Automotive 

7281 Westminster Blvd., Westminster 

Ask for Mark – 714.891.1113 

10% Discount to members 

Mike the Mechanic's Auto Concierge Service 

1927 S. Harbor Blvd. 

Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627 

Appointments : Denise Dew 

714-321-2968 / 24 hr. Hot Line 714-425-4375 

10% across the board Discount **with NO limit** 

Owner is member of Socalm— refer to "Honor 

Role" page of Club Website. 

Performance Asian Domestic European 

20944 Vanowen St, Canoga Park 

Craig Eaton – 818.313.8884 

ce@performanceade.com 

Offering 2-wheel and 4-wheel chassis Dyno services 

for hi-performance after market accessories. 

Pro Design Hot Rods 

2020 S. Susan St. Unit B, Santa Ana 

Mike Filion (Owner?) – 714.436.1158 

I would definitely recommend this shop for anyone 

in need of an automotive metal shop. 

Roberto's Auto Trim Shop 

2033 Harbor Blvd 

Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2630 

949.642.8113 

They do high quality work at reasonable 

prices and discount to Socalm 

Robbins Upholstery Service 

13905 Amargosa Ste. #2, Victorville CA 92392 

Brian Robbins - 760.243.5400 

Professional work on tops, covers & upholstery 


LEATHER REPAIR 

Nicholas Howk Leather Repair 

10632 Chestnut St. 

Cypress, CA 90630 

714-318-6143 

Pricing is based on severity of issue 

MUFFLER 

Specially Allied Muffler of Bellflower, Inc. 

17444 S. Lakewood Blvd., Bellflower, CA 

562.866.2812, 562.925.4672 

PAINT 

Gary's Auto Collision Center 

24247 Railroad Ave. 

New Hall, CA 91321 

(661) 255-1340, (661) 255-9694 

Referred by a currently satisfied member 

Greg’s Collision Center 

8732 Park Street, Bellflower 

562.531.6600 

Excellent body shop – If you want a good quality 

paint and collision work. Here is the place to go. 

Roberto's Auto Trim Shop 

2033 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 

Raul - 949.642.8113 

Sport Imports - N. Hollywood 

7054 Laurel Canyon Bl., N. Hollywood 

Ask for: George or Hasmik – 818.765.3333 

$1500 -complete paint job w/ minimal body work 

Topline Paint & Body 

500 S. Raymond Ave. Suite I, Fullerton 

Phone: Voice: 714.441.0505, Pager: 

714.444.7207. Ask for: Louis 

10% off on body work and paint 

Gary's Auto Collision 

Santa Clarita 

Tel: 661.255.1340, Fax: 661.255.1343 

Ask for Gary and tell him you want the 10% discount 

offered on our web-site 

RADIATORS 

Track Dog Racing 

Gary Shuhart 

11010 Switzer Avenue Suite 107 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Phone: 214.340.9797, Fax: 214.349.9342 

Cell: 214.280.6172 

gary@TrackDogRacing.com 

www.trackdogracing.com/website/contact.htm 

RADIO 

Valco-Tronics, Inc 

2450 West Laurel Ave. 

Eunice, La 70535 

337.546.0090, .800.673.2244 

CB radio and external speaker 

Jeff Anderson 

Destin, FL 32541 

(850) 650-2153 

jeffanderson@miata.net 

Antenna splitters for CB radios 

SALVAGE 

Sport Imports - N. Hollywood 

7054 Laurel Canyon Bl., N. Hollywood 

Ask for: George - 818.765.3333 

Salvaged Miata parts - Used Miata Parts with up 

to 50% off OEM retail prices 

TIRES 

The Tire Shop 

14358 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk 

562.864.9799 

Excellent pricing and offering a 10% discount 

Firestone Store 

28162 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel 

Ask for: Brandon - 949.364.1993 

10% off 

The Tire Store 

CLUB RESOURCES 

24901 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley 

Phone: 909.924.1096 

Ask for: Israel 

Tucker Tire Company 

27942 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel 

Ask for: John or Wade - 949.364.3225 

10% off (already low prices) 

Route 66 Tire Pros 

445 E. Route 66 #A, Glendora 

Harry Boyajian - 626.852.7778 

10% discount 

Finishline Tires & Automotive 

23253 Madero #A-108, Mission Viejo 

John Guldalian - 949.380.8511 

http://www.finishlinetires.com/index.html 

Complete auto repair & tire center 

Town & Country Tire 

15013 Palmdale Road, Victorville Ca 92392 

Mike - 760.243.3141 

http://www.townandcountrytireinc.com/ 

Specialists in tires, brakes, shocks & alignments 

10% off any purchase up to $50.00 savings 

WEB-SITE VENDORS 

Andrews Powder Coating, Inc. 

http://www.powdercoater.com/autoprices.htm 

Bayz Sunwear 

920 Revolution Street 

Havre de Grace, MD 21078. 877.640.2299 

http://www.bayz.com/index.html 

Converter Geek - Catalytic Converters 

990 Cedar Bridge Avenue 

Building B7 - Suite 221 

Brick, NJ 08723-4157 

800-541-9352, 775-307-8764 (fax) 

http://www.convertergeek.com 

The Crazy Red Italian 

8161-B Belvedere Ave. 

Sacramento, CA 95826. 888.412.7299 

http://www.crazyred.com/cri/pages/ 

Exclusive Powder Coating 

24932 Avenue Kearny #2 

Valencia, California 91355. 661.294.9812 

http://www.e-powdercoating.com/ 

Flyin' Miata 

331 South 13th St 

Grand Junction, CO 81501. 800-359-6957 

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php 

GoMiata 

7525 Ethel Ave. Suite M 

North Hollywood, CA 91605. 818.764.9422 

http://store.miataparts.org/ 

GoodWin Racing, LLC 

8380 Vickers Street, Suite D. 

San Diego, CA 92111. 858-775-2810 

http://www.good-win-racing.com/ 

MiataRoadster 

Bill Wilner, West Covina 

bill@MiataRoadster.com 

714.724.2220 (9am-6pm PT only) 

http://MiataRoadster.com 

Box 4822, West Covina, CA 91791 

Performance and maintenance parts for Miatas 

10% off, no CA sales tax, free shipping 

Moss Motors, LTD 

440 Rutherford Street, Goleta, CA 93117 

800.642.8295 

http://www.miatamania.com/ 

PaintScratch.com 

SUPPORT OUR 

MIATA-FRIENDLY 

BUSINESSES 

584 Pinto Court 

Incline Village, NV 89451-8118 

866-369-1385 

http://www.paintscratch.com/ 

Quality Images, Inc. 

Joe Portas, aka "The Knobmeister" 

3595 Gray Circle 

Elbert, Colorado 80106-9652. 303.730.6060 

http://www.knobmeister.com/ 

Raven Wing Performance 

19079 Grovewood Dr., Corona 

877.581.FAST (3278) 

http://www.ravenwingperformance.net/ 

Members only – Call Terry for the club discount 

RSpeed 

1011 S Marietta Pkwy * Ste 5 

Marietta GA 30060. 888.551.0025 

http://www.rspeed.net/ 

Street Side Auto 

Phone: 877-787-8989 

http://www.streetsideauto.com 

Team Miata 

1521 Ridgewood Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 

(925) 370-6485 

http://www.teammiata.com/ 

Team Voodoo NZ 

P.O. Box 878 

Wellington, New Zealand 

Phone: 64-2-150-4811 

Thompson Automotive Products 

38 Camino Katia, San Clemente 

949.366.0322 

http://www.thompson-automotive.com 

Track Dog Racing 

Gary Shuhart 

11010 Switzer Avenue Suite 107 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Phone: 214.340.9797, Fax: 214.349.9342 

Cell: 214.280.6172 

gary@TrackDogRacing.com 

www.trackdogracing.com/website/contact.htm 

06 ACCESSORIES 

On Line Mazda Parts 

704.563.1510 EXT.141 Ask for Jason 

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ 

index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&ca 

tlogid=4010&siteid=214264&categoryID=87407 

LOCAL MIATA CLUBS 

BAMA Bay Area 

www.bayareamiataassociation.com 

Delta Miata Club Central California 

www.deltamiata.net 

Miatafun 

http://www.miatafun.net/ 

MOOV Las Vegas 

www.miataownersofvegas.com 

OPMC Old Pueblo Miata Club Tucson, AZ 

www.oldpueblemiataclub.org 

Redwood Coast Miata Club 

rcmiataclub.tripod.com 

Roadrunner Miata Club New Mexico 

www.geocities.com/Roadrunner_Miata/ 

Sahuaro Miata Club Phoenix, AZ 

www.sahuaromx5club.com 

SAMOA Sacramento 

www.sacramentoareamiata.org 

SDMC San Diego 


Sa 30 DESERT TO SEA RUN 

F 29 

Th 28 

W 27 Long Beach Social 

Tu 26 

M 25 

Su 24 TWISTED WEEKEND VII 

Sa 23 TWISTED WEEKEND VII 

F 22 SOC Picnic at the Beach 

Th 21 Inland Empire Social 

W 20 N. Orange County Social 

Tu 19 

M 18 

Su 17 FATHER’S DAY 

Sa 16 

F 15 Ventura Social 

Th 14 FLAG DAY 

W 13 

Tu 12 

M 11 Valley /Santa Clarita Social 

Su 10 

Sa 9 

F 8 SOC Picnic at the Beach 

Th 7 

W 6 San Gabriel Valley Social 

Tu 5 

M 4 

Sun 3 

Sa 2 CHILI COOK-OFF 

F 1 

June 2012 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MIATA CLUB 



Driving the twisties since 1990! 

By Tom Wood

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Southern California Miata Club

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