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y8s Sep 17, 2015 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1267223)
I'm no master EXCELerometer but I'm frustrated by people who send spreadsheets to me with really crappy formulas (ex: A5+A6+A7+A8+A9+A10 instead of sum(A5:A10). I hate having to fix a bunch of things before I can use the spreadsheet by actually changing data. Inevitably 1 in 3 of the spreadsheets I receive that are done that way have left out one of the cells integral to the computation.

Now what are these shortcut keys you speak of? lol

I am becoming a SUMPRODUCT snob too. No need to multiply your quantities by your cost each. And SUMIF is pretty awesome.

hi_im_sean Sep 17, 2015 10:32 AM

+1 for parts express. Forgot about them, its been a while since ive ordered anything.

viperormiata Sep 17, 2015 12:51 PM

I turned 27 today. What do I do now?

hi_im_sean Sep 17, 2015 12:54 PM

Wait for 28. Happy birthday.

rleete Sep 17, 2015 01:01 PM

27? You're still a pup. I doubled that last week.

Start taking care of yourself. From now on, all the abuse you used to heap on your body will come back to haunt you in later years. Now is the time to stop the smoking, excessive drinking, staying up too late and lack of exercise. You'll pay for it later, in spades. Get in the habit of being healthy, and you will reap those rewards in another 27 years.

triple88a Sep 17, 2015 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1267452)
Why are you not using relays again?

Simplicity. I'll need like 8 relays if i wanna use relays. The extra 2 feet and an extra guage in wiring is fine if i can avoid using relays.

The plan is to use 30 amp switches for the extra strength. Wouldnt 30 amp switch be safer vs say a 20 amp switch?

So far i got
Headlights - off/low/high
windshield wipers - off/low/high
engine off/on
Radiator fan off/on

Probably more stuff but cant think of it now.

Erat Sep 17, 2015 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1267544)
Simplicity. I'll need like 8 relays if i wanna use relays. The extra 2 feet and an extra guage in wiring is fine if i can avoid using relays.

The plan is to use 30 amp switches for the extra strength. Wouldnt 30 amp switch be safer vs say a 20 amp switch?

Does it matter if you're using a 10a fuse to protect your equipment?

Joe Perez Sep 17, 2015 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1267544)
The plan is to use 30 amp switches for the extra strength. Wouldnt 30 amp switch be safer vs say a 20 amp switch?

It's not really that big of a deal. I mean, a typical halogen headlamp is rated for around 60 watts, which equals 5 amps at 12 volts. So even if you use a single-pole switch with both lights on one contact, a 20A-rated switch still gives you a 2:1 safety margin.

There are some radiator fans which approach or exceed 20A territory, but these are the minority.

If you're going for safety-margin, this switch is rated for 350A:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1442513439

triple88a Sep 17, 2015 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1267558)
If you're going for safety-margin, this switch is rated for 350A:

Perfect, i'll take 9.

I did find these however.

Chrome-Plated Handle Toggle Switches - SPDT

good2go Sep 17, 2015 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1267560)

Why u need double throw? :confused:

triple88a Sep 17, 2015 02:28 PM


Originally Posted by good2go (Post 1267566)
Why u need double throw? :confused:

Because i want to use the same switch. Middle for off, up for high beams, down for low beams. Same with wipers. The other dont need to be double throw but i'll get double throw just for similarity so i dont have bunch of different looking switches.

mgeoffriau Sep 17, 2015 05:03 PM

Whoopsie!

KYB Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $62 Million Criminal Fine for Fixing Price of Shock Absorbers

triple88a Sep 17, 2015 05:27 PM

Well i bought these. Same as the link i posted above, just from them on amazon instead of their website.


aidandj Sep 17, 2015 05:40 PM

<p>@Joe Perez Joe!! I found something to do with all your mac pros.</p><p><img src="http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/818x614/80-power_mac_g5_bench_ba8c76c948dad6e6b32205b3c7e0f6b 953a2163d.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>

Joe Perez Sep 17, 2015 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1267625)
<p>@Joe Perez Joe!! I found something to do with all your mac pros.</p><p><img src="http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/818x614/80-power_mac_g5_bench_ba8c76c948dad6e6b32205b3c7e0f6b 953a2163d.jpg" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>

Hehe. That'd make a lovely coffee table in the lounge.

hi_im_sean Sep 18, 2015 09:44 AM

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Joe Perez Sep 18, 2015 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by hi_im_sean (Post 1267755)

And some people think fuel injection is scary...

http://m.c.lnkd.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/p/...45/01661b1.jpg

triple88a Sep 18, 2015 10:09 AM

I have the feeling they added hoses on purpose to force you to go to the dealer.

Girz0r Sep 18, 2015 11:03 AM

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uuuuggghhhhh............

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Ever since the weather changed & we've been getting cooler air I've been miserable :cry:

codrus Sep 18, 2015 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1267762)
And some people think fuel injection is scary...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1442593587

The Honda has a zillion vacuum lines because they were trying to meet late 80s emissions requirements with a carb when everyone else had gone to fuel injection. The FD has a zillion for no good reasons, Mazda just seems to have a fetish for them.

--Ian


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