I did a thing.

[— kung fu jesus —]

BTW, those are 5 gallon paint sticks, they *might* be a little thicker than 1 g. I was looking for something with about 3/16-1/4” thick. That’s about 4.5-6mm.

First trip at highway speeds, the annoying wind noise I have had on this door since owning it is gone...almost. The seal is pretty tired, but I will gladly take this vast improvement!

#littlethings

[— kung fu jesus —]

Playing around with simple videos. I took advantage of a beautiful day to clean up the car from all the smudges left on it aligning the door.



The gratuitous, mandatory walk around inspection:



Then I decided to reinstall the hardtop for commuting. The heat of Summer is coming soon so I’m just doing some early prep for that.

[—Bryan—]

Nice sex swing you got there.

Also, that car is just so stinking gorgeous. White and gold with that red and black is just hot.

[atlex]

Beautiful car. KEEP IT!

[— kung fu jesus —]

I test drove a friend’s IS-F today. I have been living a sheltered life. The want is strong.

[—Bryan—]

[— Agent☣Orange —]

I test drove a friend’s IS-F today. I have been living a sheltered life. The want is strong.

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[— kung fu jesus —]

Go drive some of the modern 8-10 speed automatics with manual shift modes. They are pretty amazing. Last year I drove an ‘18 Mustang GT with the 10sp auto in anger, it was freakin’ awesome. Up there with Porsche PDK or good DSG boxes.

[— kung fu jesus —]

[— Agent☣Orange —]

I haven't been eating cat food for nothing...

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[— kung fu jesus —]

Exhibit B;




That is HAWT.

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Hard pass. Cup holders too far back.

[— kung fu jesus —]

I look forward to your Kia Procharger build.

[— Agent☣Orange —]

[—Bryan—]

Swap out the other car. That Miata is just too good.