Hit up Ken at GarageStar I think he sells security allen head screws so you wont have to worry about them disappearing
Hit up Ken at GarageStar I think he sells security allen head screws so you wont have to worry about them disappearing
Got my new license plate for the miata in. Happy with the matching set.
Finally got around to install my RX2 Door Sill Inserts from Adam.
Let it be known I hate polishing stuff.
I have exactly the same inserts, but I haven't installed them yet because my door sill covers look terrible. If I may ask, how did you polish them?
Last edited by RustRat; 08-11-2015 at 08:36 AM.
First I started with Goo-Gone, removed all residue, wiped it down, let it sit for an hour while we took our dog Cefiro to the dog park. Then came back, wiped it again, started polishing with a fresh terry towel, using Mother's polish. Got it to where I was happy, and then wiped clean with another "metal polishing" cloth, waited a few minutes and applied. I found the best way to apply was lining up the length rather than the edges. and very light touches help in pulling it up if you have to readjust.
So, while it may not be for any parts installed, I believe this may be just as, if not more important than any part on the car.
Many weeks ago, Adam told me this car needed a name. I had never thought of naming a car, but the idea grew on me. That led to weeks of wracking my brain. I was thinking of all kinds of things, but none worked for me.
Yesterday, I realized that the name had been there all along. Adam had named it many months before I even bought the car. I believe it was unintentional, but as I looked back at the post, I see it's been there the entire time. And as long as I've owned the car, I've been staring at it the entire time. My gauges.
Version Lobo as Adam coined it. Odd or not, the wolf was chosen for my gauges due to having deep meaning for me as a "power animal" if you will. So I feel Lobo suits the car very well. It may never be spoken in the same breath as Sharka, Scrat, the Blue Potato, or Rooster, but it is mine.
Sorry for the ramblings of someone just waking up.
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You did an awesome job with the door sills. I don't think mine are that shiny!
Well that might be a win for me haha. Thank you! They're sitting on a dresser now, and every time I look, I have to say, I'm impressed.
For whatever reason, over today and yesterday I decided to tackle some projects I've been putting off. Yesterday was the sills, today was my HVAC panel.
Went super smooth thanks to Adam's write-up.
The starting product.
Somehow, it all came off in one piece. Slow and steady. It also helps if you poke through the back. There are holes for the illumination, and you can poke these up to help with the beginning of the removal process.
Like a glove.
All finished.
All together now [Note the RevLimiter Hazard Switches also]
I tried to take a shot of the panel illuminated, but the OEM amber doesn't even register with my panel. I need to look into some LED options.
It's looking good man! I do have a question though. Why does it look like you have so many screws on your steering wheel?
I have some dumb MOMO wheels for $20 if you want ??
Maybe. Whatcha got? I've been trying not to buy anything more haha.
I'll bring them out to the next meet. And bring about $300 in cash so I can sell you 300 old hot wheels so you don't have too lol
Oh God lol. We'll see.
I decided it was time to do a foamectomy. I had been putting it off for a long time.
I'll skip the whole "take the seat out of the car and disassemble it" steps.
Right to the meat of the project.
The unmolested seat. (hog rings taken out)
Pan removed.
Section I cut using an electric carving knife.
Voila! I decided to stop here, and then test it out for a while before taking more out.
Ziptied back in lieu of hog rings.
Back together. Time from beginning to end was approximately an hour and ten minutes.
oldgrayleather (08-13-2015)