<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>bluepotato / ピーターのロードスター</title><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/</link><description>私の名はピーター、アメリカに住んでいます．日本の友人がみんカラへ登録するのを手伝ってくれましたので、日本のロードスター愛好家の皆さんと楽しく交流したいと思っています．私のビンテージ仕様のロードスターは、ロード&amp;amp;スター誌をはじめいくつかの雑誌に紹介されたこともあります．ラグナブルーのボディにタン内装なので”The Blue Potato”と名づけました.</description><copyright>© LY Corporation</copyright><language>ja</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:39:23 +0900</lastBuildDate><image><url>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/images/minkara108x32.gif</url><title>bluepotato / ピーターのロードスター</title><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/</link></image><item><title>Mini Exhaust - Maniflow DTM</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/27608040/</link><description><![CDATA[Basil finally has new Maniflow exhaust installed and sound is very mellow and sporty.  Install was very easy and straight-forward with no issues.  Pow ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:03:32 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Mini Update</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/27608013/</link><description><![CDATA[Long time since I updated Minkara, but I return with happy news.  &quot;Basil&quot; (the name of my Mini) has been refreshed and has new exhaust.  I h ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:59:01 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>1974 Austin Mini, named &amp;quot;Basil&amp;quot;</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/27083013/</link><description><![CDATA[It has been a long time since I posted here, but sadly I have sold my NA8.  I have new project now with classic Mini named &quot;Basil&quot;.  It is a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:17:45 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Deals Gap 2011</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/23393825/</link><description><![CDATA[Another successful year at Deals Gap (http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon.html) for &quot;Miatas at the Gap&quot;.  Over 200 Miatas showed up and I saw  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:30:55 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer is here!</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/22637752/</link><description><![CDATA[Summer season is here in USA and Eunos Roadster driving is nice and relaxing.  The trees are in full bloom with some rain that continues to attack the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:10:06 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Repair almost complete</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/19888969/</link><description><![CDATA[I am finally finishing the repair on front fender.  I have learned that it is best to sand down primer area first and then apply paint and clear coat. ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:14:47 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Front panel repair</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/19804841/</link><description><![CDATA[During mountain run at Deals Gap in July 2010, new Bridgestone RE-11 tire caught edge of front panel and pulled edge down.  After trying to push edge  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:30:32 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Miata photo shoot for press</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/17466694/</link><description><![CDATA[I was asked to show my Eunos Roadster for upcoming press release, called Miata Journal.  The location was Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, GA  ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:52:32 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>New leather shift boot</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/16662513/</link><description><![CDATA[Now complete - Mugen shift knob, short shift kit and leather shift boot in perfect harmony.  Shift boot was made in UK and good quality leather with b ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:29:11 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Honda Jazz / Mugen shift knob</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/16662507/</link><description><![CDATA[I am finally modifying my 2009 Honda Jazz (or &quot;Fit&quot; in USA) with Mugen parts.  I upgraded shift knob with Mugen shift know and much heavier. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:26:53 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Enjoying new beer: Hitachino Nest Beer &amp;quot;XH&amp;quot;</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/16576677/</link><description><![CDATA[I found a new beer in Atlanta, Georgia that I am enjoying very much from Kiuchi Brewery, Ibaraki, Japan called Hitachino Nest Beer &quot;XH&quot;.  Th ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:24:23 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>AWD Artworks Dewa </title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/15099974/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I saw something very special on AWD&#39;s web site (http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~AWD/index.html).  He has added new web page for all his friends  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:06:06 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Deals Gap 2009</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/14339726/</link><description><![CDATA[Recent Eunos Roadster event took place on July 23-26, 2009 in Robbinsville, NC - USA.  Over 400 Roadsters showed up to participate in driving event.   ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:24:56 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Suspension overhaul</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/14095647/</link><description><![CDATA[On June 28th, I installed new prototype coil-over suspension from Rspeed (www.rspeed.net).  They are made in forged 6061 forged aluminum, pillow ball  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:19:13 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Bridgestone RE-11</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/14095194/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I installed new set of Bridgestone RE-11 on NA8 roadster.  Under first impressions, they are very hard with no sidewall flex.  Initial turn in s ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:59:06 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Snowden Guitars</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/13382086/</link><description><![CDATA[My good friend in USA is amazing guitar bass player and also makes hand-crafted &quot;cigar box&quot; guitars.  Recently, he recorded his first CD in  ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 22:10:37 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Honda Fit Sport</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/13351179/</link><description><![CDATA[Exciting news - I recently sold my e39 because of costly repairs and frustration with BMW quality and wanted to purchase a more ideal car for daily us ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:38:31 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Formula Drift - Alanta</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/13350981/</link><description><![CDATA[Formula Drift visited Road Atlanta (www.roadatlanta.com/) on weekend and was interesting.  I think I am too old to be hanging out with drift crowd, bu ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:28:50 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Eunos fastback - part 2</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/12838605/</link><description><![CDATA[Another picture....simply beautiful.  I believe the wheels are RS Watanabe&#39;s and with +0 offset....]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:35:25 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Eunos Fastback - beautiful!</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/12838591/</link><description><![CDATA[New photo of Eunos Fastback hardtop (from http://www.autokonexion.com/)and painted by renowned automotive painter, PJ Bonifacio, who also carefully cr ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:33:46 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Leather treatment - part 2</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/12611757/</link><description><![CDATA[With thorough cleaning of leather seats, Leatherique is applied and &quot;steamed&quot; into leather with plastic bag wrap.  This is to make sure cond ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:34:13 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Leatherique - leather treatment</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/12611729/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I used a very good product for leather conditioner and cleaner for leather seats.  Leatherique is very popular with Ferrari Group of Atlanta and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:31:02 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy St. Patricks Day!</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/12611673/</link><description><![CDATA[A perfect pint for St. Patricks Day...YUM!]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:21:35 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>New project for Winter</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/11841685/</link><description><![CDATA[While in Tokyo last year, I purchased small remote control AE86 as I enjoy hobby.  Too bad I cannot purchase real AE86 in USA, therefore, I enjoy smal ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:16:31 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>New Top</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/11221603/</link><description><![CDATA[Original top on 1992 NA6 was old and ripped and damaged.  Therefore, I purchased a complete top and frame from 2002 NB1 Roadster.  Install should be e ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:15:19 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Metal: Heavens Edge</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/11032425/</link><description><![CDATA[Heavens Edge - A metal band from Philadelphia from the early 90&#39;s, has some very good groove and songs.  Heavens Edge was a highly melodic rock ba ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:45:19 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>NA6C Fast Back Roadster</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/11018292/</link><description><![CDATA[Introduction of fast back Eunos Roadster displayed at Annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV last week and the car looks really nice!  Looks nicer in red a ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:57:11 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain run - suspension work</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10830699/</link><description><![CDATA[New pictures have been posted on http://killboy.blogspot.com/ and I can see now how suspension on NA6C is too soft.  We have Koni adjustable shocks in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:59:08 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>BMW 540 repair: Coolant Tank</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10760101/</link><description><![CDATA[Sadly - another repair.  Recent vapors from engine bay alerted me to something that was wrong.  Engine temp operates normally and I caught this early. ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:15:04 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Roadster gathering in Tennessee Mountains</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10760083/</link><description><![CDATA[Last week (October 17-19), small group of Roadsters and members from http://www.clubroadster.net gathered in north Tennessee mountains for annual gath ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:06:19 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Car show - &amp;quot;Caffeine and Octane&amp;quot;</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10203583/</link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday I had privilege of attending local car show with many exotic cars from long ago to current production.  It was quite a treat to see so many  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:34:09 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Perfection</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10108890/</link><description><![CDATA[When I installed VDO gauges a long time ago, I was not pleased with outcome of custom gauge panel.  Therefore, I will cut new panel that is a better f ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:07:17 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>New clutch for BMW 540i</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/10076944/</link><description><![CDATA[It is time....my original clutch on my BMW 540i is almost gone and will need to replace soon.  Unfortunately OE BMW clutch is VERY expensive and flawe ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:01:41 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Deals Gap Report - 2008</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9754473/</link><description><![CDATA[Deals Gap (Roadster event in North Georgia and Tennessee Mountains) is complete and very fun.  I traveled with wife (NA6 Sunburst Roadster) and my goo ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:12:14 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAP spoiler - completed</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9754458/</link><description><![CDATA[TRAP spoiler has been painted and installed.  Install was easy and used the screws provided by friends in Japan.  DOMO ARIGATO!!!

I used thin strip ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:06:59 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>M2-1028 deck lid</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9606696/</link><description><![CDATA[I am very excited....I have M2-1028 deck lid painted and ready to be installed.  Before I install, I need to wax and detail Roadster to perfect shine. ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:31:27 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAP spoiler - update</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9606684/</link><description><![CDATA[FINALLY - Trap spoiler is painted and ready to be installed.  FRP was treated with PPG paint as well as a dura-gloss.  I also plan to protect spoiler  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:29:25 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Nostalgic Mazda sticker</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9510280/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I will start a new project for adding more vintage feel to my Roadster...this design is made from vinyl material and can be applied to any body  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:47:21 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Rear Panel finished</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9419167/</link><description><![CDATA[Rear panel is finished and now in drying process.  Will apply new badges from Japan once installed on the NA6C.  Overall I am happy with results and u ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:45:38 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Aston Martin V8 Vantage</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9362906/</link><description><![CDATA[Last weekend ay car show I had wonderful opportunity to experience an Aston Martin V8 Vantage convertible.  I was very impressed with craftmanship and ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:53:27 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Roadster Door weather strip</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9362846/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I replaced old door weather stripping with new factory items.  Old strips were very old and damaged by many years of sun exposure.  These items  ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:46:21 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>New Porter Cable car buffer</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9227560/</link><description><![CDATA[For &quot;Father&#39;s Day&quot; I receive a new car polisher and buffer....it is very popular in USA and well made (Porter Cable brand).  This is a & ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:51:03 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy cat</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9227552/</link><description><![CDATA[My cat is happy now that it is summer.  He likes to go outside and hunt small animals.  I just wanted to post a picture of my cat - that is all :)...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:44:40 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Polishing!</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9227547/</link><description><![CDATA[Today I purchased new button hex head screws for Nardi wheel.  Original design had ugly &quot;ring&quot; that covered up screw heads.  Old screw heads ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:42:48 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>After long day</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9227525/</link><description><![CDATA[After long day, it is time for relaxing times - but I am undecided.  Shall I indulge in bourbon, whiskey or something else?  So many choices, but for  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:34:54 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Rear finish panel - ready for paint</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9227523/</link><description><![CDATA[Rear finish panel has been lightly sanded and ready for primer and paint.  This will replace Na6 Sunburst Roadster broken panel.  I also have &quot;EU ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:32:45 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Rear finish panel</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9177346/</link><description><![CDATA[My 1992 Na6 needs replacement finish panel and I found used panel from 1996 Na8.  This is my first attempt to paint exterior of Miata with basic tools ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:24:09 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Nielex - Shifter</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9155922/</link><description><![CDATA[I am considering Nielex shifter for my Roadster - just a different style and feel from what I use now in my Roadster.  I see that NRS member also uses ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:48:26 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Journey - 2008</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9155861/</link><description><![CDATA[I am very happy for band named Journey to return to main music scene in USA and globally.  It is very nice to hear a new lead singer who fresh voice.  ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:38:27 +0900</pubDate></item><item><title>Good friend</title><author></author><link>https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/278765/blog/9104183/</link><description><![CDATA[This is my friend Chonan-san from RS Aizawa.  He is very funy in person and very intelligent.  He is master engine builder at RS Aizawa and can put to ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:05:48 +0900</pubDate></item></channel></rss>