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Speaking purely on aesthetics.... The interior looks somewhat promising, but I'd pass on the iPad and the dial-transmission shifting knob. The exterior side profile has potential, and so does the rear for the most part. But I'm perplexed by the rear tail lights--my initial reaction was...

I recall seeing hyperflash issues mentioned a looonng time ago on these threads, and people kept mentioning resistors in the rear, mounting methods, etc.. Some folks reached out to me via PM, and I've always suggested that the resistors be mounted in the front, with the front signals. I have...

Yes $700 seems way too much to me, but the lifetime warranty could make it worth it. If the 3rd party shop will do it for a much cheaper price, and include a worthwhile warranty, then I would go for that. Warranty is important because the handle covers can be easily chipped or scratched during...

Good suggestions above. I'm not sure what kind of shop (mechanical, retail, etc) your grandparents have; but make sure your Ex is parked in such a way to avoid it being unnecessarily disturbed. For instance, if it's a auto mechanic shop, try to keep it as far away as possible from customer...

Yes, zoom functions as well as lines and detection blocks work. LOL... Unless the OEM rear cam is supposed to have 3D, picture-in-picture, or thermal/night/telemetric-vision, then I dunno.... :scratch: Guess I'm lucky

One of the first mods I did was change the chrome rear lampshield strip, which holds the rear cam. I ordered the OEM sport black version, and it came with a new camera (even though I didnt ask for the part). After installing the new strip AND the new camera (I figured why not use the new camera...

Yes, it's nice to have control over the interior lights.

Nice stripes!

Good choice in color... I especially like the name ;) As for the OEM options, you'd be surprise that you could most likely do without all of them. Oftentimes, we lose sight of the fact that these options are more luxuries than necessities. Probably, the most important luxury I value is a...

What color? Or is it a surprise? Post some pics when it's all done :thumbsup:

I bought it from an old safety supply warehouse a few blocks away from home, but they are no longer in business. It could be 3M brand, but looking at most of the 3M products currently out, the 3M logo is printed repeatedly on the inside of their rolls--mine has no logos or brand, so I'm not...

I noticed that my Ex tends to keep "half" cool, when running the A/C in the front. But when running the A/C in the rear, in addition to the front, while recirculating is on, helps keep the cabin cold--even to the point I've had to reduce the flow or turn it off for a bit (and I'm in Vegas)...

Resealed it with OCI Butyl Rubber Glue. It comes in a coiled cord that is sandwiched between the lens and assemby. You have to rebake the whole thing so the glue softens. Then remove and squeeze or clamp the pieces together while the glue "dries" (cools and hardens). The upside is if you ever...

The steps can vary because people either use an oven or a heat gun. I personally used a heat gun because my headlights wouldn't fit in my oven, and I worried about melting some parts. Heat gun was more manageable, but it added a lot of time to the process. Baking: 1) Remove the headlight...

Headlights are OEM. Baked the OEM headlights, removed the amber reflector and painted the interior housing black. It might be 3M tape, but I'm not sure. Bought the material about 8-9 years ago and it was sittin around. A while ago, while modding my headlights, I thought about incorporating...

Very interesting suggestions. I suggest you get a 5th Gen for your minivan moments, then mod your Miata for your off-roading pleasure :D

Added racing stripes. During the day, the stripes appear dark satin gray, and sometimes reflect bright sunlight. At night, they are white reflective. Stripes reacting to ambient light... Stripes reacting to direct light (flash).... Used the same material that I used inside of my headlight....

Latest addition.... Dark gray, satin reflective racing stripes (Sorry for poor pics) Stripes reacting to ambient light... Stripes reacting to direct light (flash).... Used the same material that I used inside of my headlight....

If you find a 2-pounder in black, let me know. I always got room for one more, or maybe I can retire my halon. :thumbsup:

Everything looks good so far! Even CO2 can be poisonous with varying concentrations. In any case, inhaling any type of fire extinguishing agent is potentially dangerous, and I would suggest anyone to hold their breath regardless of the type they use. And so far, my ABC and halon haven't...

You are exactly right. I was at Blackhat 2015 and DC 23, and car hacking was the #1 focus. MS and Ford are trying to determine the solution, and consequently have been throttling the updates. How quickly they can patch this issue is anyone's guess... But in the meantime, I've disabled...

If you want to simply replace the lens itself, unfortunately, that part is not available. If you can get your hands on lenses, you can bake the whole fog light and replace and seal the lens yourself. I've done this, but lenses are hard to come by. Your best option is to buy a replacement...

This is an excellent one, and I have the same exact type--black wrinkle. Be sure to get the quick-release bracket (flat plate) with it. After putting the clear bra on, did you put the letters back on top of it? If so, are the letters sticking well on there?

Yes, halons can be pricey. But it's worth it, especially since it's auto-friendly and has very low maintenance. Visual inspections and weighing are done yearly, recharged every 5-6 years, and hydrostatic tested every 10-12 years. Dry chemical ones have similar schedules, but the contents tend...

That is looking mean! I will have to do this to my other Ex.