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Old 07-01-2015, 03:13 PM
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I really don't like how high the miataroadster vents are, and I don't really care about my sticker placement that much...
I will buy them from you Deezums.
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Originally Posted by deezums
Waitwaitwaitwait... MKTurbo has awesome decals but MT does not? I mean, the turbokitty is "okay" but I really like the older banner ones

I have a set of these I bought from a classifieds add a while back, I really need to get around to installing them. I'm glad to see you guys pushed ahead with the DIY, I think they look great.

Also, $30 for a single, $56 for a pair in Lexan from Advance Autosports (I believe these are the ones I bought used)
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.... Goddamn you, G. I like that design better, plus... Lexan.
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<p>Damn it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>For some reason I thought those were the same price as the NACA ones.</p>
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That said, i'm still mad at them. Their NB airbag delete cover is one of the jankiest things i've ever paid money for.
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Old 07-01-2015, 04:17 PM
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Haha

Unless I find someone else to waterjet cut lexan I think those would be the way to go. I don't like that forward placement of the vent though...

And if you are watching humming, this is why you can't expect such a large cut for doing nothing.

I got my MKturbo and miataturbo.net banner stickers free with purchase of diff, I don't even have MKturbo setup, well I do, but not

I too much prefer the banner sticker to the turbokitty, so I traced them as well. I can engrave miataturbo.net in your windows if you like, or other erotic things....



Who has vinyl plotter, lol
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I have a vinyl plotter.
I can make stickers, but I'll need permission from those in charge before I start cutting.
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<p>
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I have a vinyl plotter. I can make stickers, but I'll need permission from those in charge before I start cutting.
</p><p>False, you need permission from those in charge before you start distributing </p>
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I got a patent on the process of cutting a vinyl sticker in the shape of the miatatubo.net logo, so I am in charge and want royalties.
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I was talking about my wife... the one who is in charge.
She never lets me play with the sharp objects.
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<p>
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I was talking about my wife... the one who is in charge. She never lets me play with the sharp objects.
</p><p><img alt="" src="https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/bowrofl.gif" style="height:22px; width:27px" title="" /><img alt="rofl" src="https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/rofl1.gif" style="height:15px; width:15px" title="rofl" /><img alt="" src="https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/bowrofl.gif" style="height:22px; width:27px" title="" /><img alt="rofl" src="https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/rofl1.gif" style="height:15px; width:15px" title="rofl" /></p><p>I wish we still had props, that **** was good.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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Originally Posted by concealer404
.... Goddamn you, G. I like that design better, plus... Lexan.
Originally Posted by aidandj
<p>Damn it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Aw, sorry guys. I was just trying to help!
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Originally Posted by deezums
And if you are watching humming, this is why you can't expect such a large cut for doing nothing.
I gave you a price, you didn't like it, no need to get personal. Order from someone else if my prices are so out of whack with everything else out there, which is what you said you were going to do.

ban me for my non-approved vendor status now, I guess?
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Figured I'd share this here, cheaper than the ebay seller. $16/pair plus $5ish shipping.

SNAPVENT® - MODEL F325A from Aircraft Spruce

other style vents here:
Inlets from Aircraft Spruce
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Just got a spare minute to install mine. Thanks Deezums.
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Old 08-23-2015, 07:07 PM
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Not a problem! Let me know if they crack on you
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Wow! A rare shot of the monkmobile.
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Old 08-23-2015, 07:57 PM
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That's right, I do actually own a miata.

The vents went in pretty easy, and they don't feel overly tight in the hole, so I'm not too worried about cracking at the cup.
They do flex a good amount though, but that can't really be helped.
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