Jato 🏎️
@destructofox.bsky.social
Racer & Motorsports Enthusiast | Black Lives Matter | Fuck off Fascists | Mechanical Engineer | Married | He/Him | Sci-Fi & Gamer Nerd | Silver Fox w/ a Wrench
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Jato 🏎️
@destructofox.bsky.social
· Dec 10
Hey there! I’m Jato, a midwest mechanical engineer at a large engine manufacturer, regional club level spec miata racer, driving instructor & coach. Too many other hobbies to list that just don’t get enough time.
Find me elsewhere on the web: linktr.ee/DestructoFox
Find me elsewhere on the web: linktr.ee/DestructoFox
Thank God that’s over.
Just need to replace a few fender liner fasteners and put the wheel back on, then it can go think about being a better-behaved truck while freezing in the snow.
I’ve got racecar shit to get done next.
Just need to replace a few fender liner fasteners and put the wheel back on, then it can go think about being a better-behaved truck while freezing in the snow.
I’ve got racecar shit to get done next.
February 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Thank God that’s over.
Just need to replace a few fender liner fasteners and put the wheel back on, then it can go think about being a better-behaved truck while freezing in the snow.
I’ve got racecar shit to get done next.
Just need to replace a few fender liner fasteners and put the wheel back on, then it can go think about being a better-behaved truck while freezing in the snow.
I’ve got racecar shit to get done next.
To the previous owners of my truck, I offer my deepest and sincerest ‘Fuck You’.
The absolute dumbfuckery I’ve witnessed to get this manifold off has been unreal. Who tack welds the converter flange to the manifold studs?
I’m getting this shit done tomorrow, I’ve had enough today.
The absolute dumbfuckery I’ve witnessed to get this manifold off has been unreal. Who tack welds the converter flange to the manifold studs?
I’m getting this shit done tomorrow, I’ve had enough today.
February 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
To the previous owners of my truck, I offer my deepest and sincerest ‘Fuck You’.
The absolute dumbfuckery I’ve witnessed to get this manifold off has been unreal. Who tack welds the converter flange to the manifold studs?
I’m getting this shit done tomorrow, I’ve had enough today.
The absolute dumbfuckery I’ve witnessed to get this manifold off has been unreal. Who tack welds the converter flange to the manifold studs?
I’m getting this shit done tomorrow, I’ve had enough today.
Finally back in the shop to work on the truck, need to get it done… still not having fun.
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Finally back in the shop to work on the truck, need to get it done… still not having fun.
Face Reveal! WRONG answers only.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Face Reveal! WRONG answers only.
Post a photo of a car you took.
Wishing I was at Daytona this weekend, so here’s one from the infield in 2024.
Wishing I was at Daytona this weekend, so here’s one from the infield in 2024.
January 24, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Post a photo of a car you took.
Wishing I was at Daytona this weekend, so here’s one from the infield in 2024.
Wishing I was at Daytona this weekend, so here’s one from the infield in 2024.
Finally hopped back on iRacing today for the first time in months to get ready for our NASA league. Haven’t driven a GT4 car before tonight, but had a good time in our two 15 minute sprint races.
January 22, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Finally hopped back on iRacing today for the first time in months to get ready for our NASA league. Haven’t driven a GT4 car before tonight, but had a good time in our two 15 minute sprint races.
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forgiving myself for not knowing that an RS model of the 968 Turbo existed since it’s one of three that left the factory, plus I’m taking a ton of delight in a livery with some whimsy
www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am2...
www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am2...
January 18, 2026 at 10:38 PM
forgiving myself for not knowing that an RS model of the 968 Turbo existed since it’s one of three that left the factory, plus I’m taking a ton of delight in a livery with some whimsy
www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am2...
www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am2...
Do ya ever wanna just be a hooligan in a mini-moto gang around town..?
Just asking, no reason…
Just asking, no reason…
January 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Do ya ever wanna just be a hooligan in a mini-moto gang around town..?
Just asking, no reason…
Just asking, no reason…
It’s like Christmas in here.
New front upper control arms from Race Bushing Factory, and a crap load of brake, shock, bearing, and ball joint bits direct from Mazda. The shop is gonna be buuuuusy!
New front upper control arms from Race Bushing Factory, and a crap load of brake, shock, bearing, and ball joint bits direct from Mazda. The shop is gonna be buuuuusy!
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It’s like Christmas in here.
New front upper control arms from Race Bushing Factory, and a crap load of brake, shock, bearing, and ball joint bits direct from Mazda. The shop is gonna be buuuuusy!
New front upper control arms from Race Bushing Factory, and a crap load of brake, shock, bearing, and ball joint bits direct from Mazda. The shop is gonna be buuuuusy!
Whew it’s a massive relief to know Mazda Motorsports got my contingency paperwork the SECOND time I sent it in for processing. Was afraid the mail system would let me down again.
January 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Whew it’s a massive relief to know Mazda Motorsports got my contingency paperwork the SECOND time I sent it in for processing. Was afraid the mail system would let me down again.
The truck’s right side exhaust manifold is cracked in several spots, so it’s time to replace it!
Not excited to start this project at all, but I have a new toy that should make this easier…
Not excited to start this project at all, but I have a new toy that should make this easier…
January 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
The truck’s right side exhaust manifold is cracked in several spots, so it’s time to replace it!
Not excited to start this project at all, but I have a new toy that should make this easier…
Not excited to start this project at all, but I have a new toy that should make this easier…
Ope, bought more stickers.
January 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Ope, bought more stickers.
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for anyone seeking just a spark of joy today anywhere on planet earth, Rocket Bunny just debuted an Choro-Q R32 kit for a Suzuki Twin for TAS 2026 and, well, it’s sort of incredible and literally perfect
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
for anyone seeking just a spark of joy today anywhere on planet earth, Rocket Bunny just debuted an Choro-Q R32 kit for a Suzuki Twin for TAS 2026 and, well, it’s sort of incredible and literally perfect
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
I tend to notice when the universe throws my race car number around. I haven't been able to get the wife excited for this yet...
The Honda Prelude occupies a strange place in the automotive market.
Honda Sold Just 174 Preludes In Its First Full Month On Sale In The U.S. - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I tend to notice when the universe throws my race car number around. I haven't been able to get the wife excited for this yet...
Is it weird to have gone into the new year with NO resolution?
Like, I have no real set goals. This year is just going to be, ‘Do the best I can’ and I feel like in the times we live in, that’s enough.
Like, I have no real set goals. This year is just going to be, ‘Do the best I can’ and I feel like in the times we live in, that’s enough.
January 8, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Is it weird to have gone into the new year with NO resolution?
Like, I have no real set goals. This year is just going to be, ‘Do the best I can’ and I feel like in the times we live in, that’s enough.
Like, I have no real set goals. This year is just going to be, ‘Do the best I can’ and I feel like in the times we live in, that’s enough.
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Not the first day back in the office this year (last Friday was), but now it actually feels like the new year with more people here.
I wanna go home.
I wanna go home.
January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Not the first day back in the office this year (last Friday was), but now it actually feels like the new year with more people here.
I wanna go home.
I wanna go home.
I think the car has finally hit point where things are doing being removed. It should be nothing but preparing and installing parts from here…
Yes, the shop is messy (organized chaos).
Yes, the shop is messy (organized chaos).
December 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I think the car has finally hit point where things are doing being removed. It should be nothing but preparing and installing parts from here…
Yes, the shop is messy (organized chaos).
Yes, the shop is messy (organized chaos).
Nope, not having fun one bit.
December 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Nope, not having fun one bit.
New belt on, timing is all good.
December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New belt on, timing is all good.
I’m in the shop, the heat is blasting, it’s timing belt time and rear main seal time!
December 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’m in the shop, the heat is blasting, it’s timing belt time and rear main seal time!
That was a short fun build. Now to find a spot to display it…
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
That was a short fun build. Now to find a spot to display it…
Need to change gears this evening. The morning and afternoon blew by with nothing to show for it. Got a couple tools printed so I can take care of the racecar’s timing belt and rear main seal this week.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Need to change gears this evening. The morning and afternoon blew by with nothing to show for it. Got a couple tools printed so I can take care of the racecar’s timing belt and rear main seal this week.
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Your 30s are just embrace every nerdy obsession you’ve got and stop caring what the boring NPCs think.
Here’s hoping my 40s are just as good, preferably with fewer plot twists and better loot drops. 🎉🔥
Here’s hoping my 40s are just as good, preferably with fewer plot twists and better loot drops. 🎉🔥
December 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Your 30s are just embrace every nerdy obsession you’ve got and stop caring what the boring NPCs think.
Here’s hoping my 40s are just as good, preferably with fewer plot twists and better loot drops. 🎉🔥
Here’s hoping my 40s are just as good, preferably with fewer plot twists and better loot drops. 🎉🔥
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!