DFW BS Thread : ********NEW MEET!! CHECK POST #1*******

I’ll sleep just fine knowing I don’t own a Miata

 

Yes, that's who it was.

 

Well, finally got the new frame under it, painted, and sealed up, pops is going to take it to New Mexico for a week or so. I think I finally have @ETXTacoma bet on the overlandaf

 

Kinda need a job first to get one

 

He didn’t have one at the meet, thanks for the confirmation.

no job = no miata

I’m 110% ok with that.

As if the sun wasn’t a big enough enemy, you were almost gobbled up alive on Saturday. I’m glad you survived.

 

show me on this doll where a miata touched you

 

I got nothing. +2 points

 

Who was trying to gobble me up? Did I miss something?

 

Red truck bubba. The 8’ pal with the “game over” straps.

 

Ohhh.... yeah! That’s one big ginger!

 

Giant link killer kit. No shocks, no straps.



Mind. Blown.

 

Common usage on OEM vehicles has alot to do with tire pricing. Some of the cheapest right now are 20" and the most expensive tend to be any decent tire in a 15" if you can find one. As the OEM's get to using larger tires and the smaller ones get forgotten about, the prices go up.



Im awfully intrigued as to what kind of issues could be caused by using a 16" wheel versus a 17". Im no physicist, but I would assume as long as the bore is center, the overall diameter and width are within a reasonable tolerance, and they balance out....then the truck shouldnt really care what size wheel is on it. A balanced 33" circle with a the mounting point in the middle should be pretty much the same across the board.

 

Do we have anyone who rehabilitates headlights?

Mine are getting the standard haze/UV damage and I don’t like it, but don’t want to mess with them myself and make them worse.

 

This kit is what I used and is super easy. I used a spray bottle with water to keep from burning the plastic and help the disks last longer. You can do this, no problem. The only thing the kit doesn’t have is a uv protectant to spray on afterwards. Fire up the YouTubes and watch a few how-tos. I believe in you John.

3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, 39008

$19 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, Remove Harshest Yellowing, Includes 500 & 800 Grit Sanding & Refining Discs, 3M Rubbing Compound and Drill Pad Holder, Restore Clearness (39008)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AIZ5HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_St0EFbMDGW8M3

 

Id recommend the sylvania kit, comes with a liquid uv coat that restores the clarity and shine to like new

 

I'm pretty sure I still have my kit on the shelf in the garage. I'll look when I get home. You're welcome to borrow it, if I do.

 

Mine have what looks like clearcoat peeling on the tops. Im kind of annoyed its starting this crap after 4 years.

 

Well, it didn’t stay stock for long! Even though it’s only cosmetic changes lol

 

And so it begins! Grille looks good.