Nothing to see here, just project Sisyphus, move along
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I would be too. Better be safe than sorry dude, that car is way too easy to steal, or even steal parts off.
And miata theft is going up with all the stancebro rejects getting into them these days.
When I was at my house it was in garage/back yard locked up the whole time.
Getting into my yard is not hard. Getting out, alive, is quite the challenge.
Not taking chances.
And miata theft is going up with all the stancebro rejects getting into them these days.
When I was at my house it was in garage/back yard locked up the whole time.
Getting into my yard is not hard. Getting out, alive, is quite the challenge.
Not taking chances.
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I'm pretty sure there was no way they could have started it, but yes, ripping off parts would not be impossible.
I'm going to start seriously looking into a more low profile gauge solution. It's not like my cabin is full of BECAUSERACECAR stuff, (I removed the progressive LED shift indicator right after MRLS) but I dislike my current gauges and this gives me a good excuse to make some changes.
I'm going to start seriously looking into a more low profile gauge solution. It's not like my cabin is full of BECAUSERACECAR stuff, (I removed the progressive LED shift indicator right after MRLS) but I dislike my current gauges and this gives me a good excuse to make some changes.
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A better approach would be to install a switch for the crank or cam sensor instead.
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There are probably a dozen different things that you can easily put on a killswitch that will prevent the car from starting. The hard part is hiding the switch in such a place that its not a complete pain in the *** to get to, but not obvious to a thief.
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EDIT: https://vimeo.com/25676340 I'm sure the electronics guys on this site could come with a more elegant solution.
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I've been driving the Miata to work on Fridays for the funsies, regardless of weather. This morning, ambient temp was 34ºF. IAT @ full boosts? 35ºF
So intercooler appears to be working. Too bad the tires don't
So intercooler appears to be working. Too bad the tires don't
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If my RS3s weren't dead before, after all the frost that was on the car this morning they are probably dead now. I think they were 2011 or 2010 vintage? I'm sure they'll be 'fine' for the rest of teh winter, I just need to watch it.
I'm honestly impressed that the car started at 34ºF. It took a little coaxing with the throttle but it eventually caught on the 3rd try. I should note that its still 2/3 full of 100 octane from Miatas@MRLS
I need to find more time to drive. Oi
I'm honestly impressed that the car started at 34ºF. It took a little coaxing with the throttle but it eventually caught on the 3rd try. I should note that its still 2/3 full of 100 octane from Miatas@MRLS
I need to find more time to drive. Oi
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Missed out on the $186 all seasons from discount tire.. They are actually doing really well. Raced a lexus something or another (the older v8 one) last night and didn't get any wheel spin.