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Blog: Designing a Race Car Splitter For My NB Miata

June 3, 2025

Engineering • Design • Technical • Research • Miata Project

With a custom wing build under way, it's time for a splitter! In this blog, I explain my goals, and begin designing a custom splitter for the Miata.

Blog: Up Close with the Vegas Sphere

May 30, 2025

Education • Design • Engineering

We've all seen the sphere in photos online, but how is it in person? In this post, I'll show pictures I took of the sphere, and explain the tech behind it.

Blog: Lessons From My Semester Abroad

May 4, 2025

Education • Engineering

My first semester in college was outside the US. In this blog, I'll dive into the struggles I faced starting college abroad, and the lessons I took home from the experience.

Blog: Choosing Endplate Shapes for a Miata Wing

April 22, 2025

Wing Project • Categories: Engineering • Research • Miata Project • Manufacturing

What's the best end-plate shape for a car wing? In this blog, I dive into popular endplate and winglet designs, how they effect downforce and drag, and which are best for a car wing.

Blog: Miata Handling Upgrades Explained

December 29, 2024

Engineering • Miata Project • Technical • Design

Curious about handling upgrades for the Mazda Miata? In this blog, I'll break down the 3 most common Miata handling upgrades, how they work, and which ones I'll be installing onto my Miata.

Blog: What Makes a Great Desk?

April 20, 2024

Engineering • Design

My desk used to suck. Now, it's great! In this blog, I'll discuss the design choices I made when building my custom desk, why I made them, and what changes I've made since.

Blog: A Deep Dive Into Jeep upgrades

December 11, 2023

Jeep Project • Research • Technical • Engineering • Design

Do aftermarket parts make a Jeep better off-road? Do they affect drivability? In this blog, I'll explain the most popular jeep upgrades and what effects they have off and on road.