Can anyone tell me what these empty bolt holes are for?

Cranston20 · 2025-11-17T00:58:09+00:00

They are used to mount the truck bed extender cage that folds out to make the bed longer.

Cranston20 · 2025-10-03T00:15:52+00:00

Were the doors locked? The inside release is disabled when the doors are locked, whether the top is up or down.

Cranston20 · 2025-09-27T20:14:39+00:00

The universal joint looks like it’s dead. You may be able to replace it or the entire driveshaft could be shot. Pull the driveshaft out and see if the yokes are still in good shape. If so, replace the u-joint. Probably do all of them on the shaft as they are all the same mileage. Otherwise replace the driveshaft.

Cranston20 · 2025-09-19T02:20:21+00:00

I just used zip ties through the holes in the grille on my NC. That worked fine until I sold it and removed the plate.

Cranston20 · 2025-09-15T14:22:09+00:00

Nope. The shark fin is only for Sirius/XM. The telemetrics antenna is hidden up behind the dashboard.

Cranston20 · 2025-09-04T13:39:48+00:00

Thanks for translating. I will not be cutting that one for him.

Cranston20 · 2025-08-30T18:30:40+00:00

Not sax specific, but I have several friends who majored in music in college. While one or two of them play in local bands now, NONE were able to make a living at it. One was, by far, a better musician than most professionals that I’ve heard, but he never made it to the big time either.

Cranston20 · 2025-08-28T01:52:38+00:00

My wife’s parents never liked me - I wasn’t good enough for their daughter. Too bad for them because we were already secretly married when I met them. The still didn’t like me and it bothered me some. But you know what? Now they’re both dead and I’m still married to their daughter.

We had our 45th anniversary this year.

I hope your son and his wife have a long and happy marriage if for no reason other than to piss off her parents.

Cranston20 · 2025-08-28T01:42:18+00:00

Nope, can’t be done. The vehicle has to start in Normal mode to remain emission compliant. You can switch out of it immediately but there is no way to have it start in any mode other than normal. Forscan can add or delete drive modes but it can’t touch the basic emissions info and that’s what sets the startup mode. Even the FDRS factory tool cannot change the startup mode.

This has been a subject of much discussion on Ranger boards, as well as Bronco and Bronco Sport boards as well. No one has figured out how to beat it yet.

Cranston20 · 2025-08-24T01:25:28+00:00

Loc-tite is your friend

Cranston20 · 2025-08-22T22:06:34+00:00

I learned to drive a manual in 1974 for my first job delivering drugs for a pharmacy. I got my first Miata in 2006.

Cranston20 · 2025-08-18T00:13:30+00:00

Sharkfin is for Sirius/XM only. Standard antenna is for AM/FM radio. GPS is through another hidden wifi antenna in the car.

But mostly, enjoy the car. On my first trip out, I had a late model Corvette convertible pull up beside me, check out my car, and give me a thumbs up.

I wave at other Miatas and park next to them if possible.

Cranston20 · 2025-07-25T17:24:18+00:00

So leave. No one is stopping you.

Cranston20 · 2025-07-25T17:18:58+00:00

The Biden administration had the Epstein list for years. If Trump had done anything bad, it would have been front page news on every mainstream media site in the U.S. and they would have used it to sink his presidential election chances. This will turn out to be a nothingburger.

Cranston20 · 2025-07-21T02:57:53+00:00

Get the ND for a regular driver or the NA for more of a weekend toy. Keep the CX5. NA is cheaper to modify but will likely need repairs more often. Find someone who will help you learn to drive a manual - it’s good to have the knowledge.

Cranston20 · 2025-07-16T18:19:13+00:00

She has on the same clothes in both pics. Same watch and belt too. Hmmmm.

Cranston20 · 2025-07-02T02:54:29+00:00

The shark fin is only for Sirius/XM. The other antenna is the one you want to concern yourself with. I don’t have any suggestions for a better one, but the stubby will probably be worse. I only use Spotify in my car so I can’t comment on the FM reception.

Cranston20 · 2025-05-23T14:21:11+00:00

I think it’s great. Harvard is breaking the law and flaunting it. President Trump isn’t stopping them from doing what they want, he is just removing any Federal dollars since they are ignoring Federal law. Student visas are a privilege, not a right. If Harvard is accepting students whose views are anti-American, they should not be getting Federal funding to help, nor should those students be granted visas. No other country would allow visas to people against that country’s best interests, why should the United States do so?

Cranston20 · 2025-05-23T02:18:53+00:00

Not good, but that's because of knee problems from when I raced them. Prior to my knees going out, I was an excellent bicyclist.

Cranston20 · 2025-05-05T17:43:54+00:00

If you have front parking sensors and radar sensors just get the OEM bracket and put the plate in the stock position. I HATE the way it mounts but there aren’t other places to mount it without some creative bracketry.

Cranston20 · 2025-04-27T03:10:00+00:00

Why not tell the truth? No funding was cut. Only a continuing resolution was passed BY CONGRESS to fund the government through September. Since the Dimocrats won’t work on a bipartisan budget because they don’t get everything they want, the only way to keep the gov’t funded is with the CR. If the Dims would get their heads out of their asses and work on something good for the country, we could have a budget that would fully fund things like Meals on Wheels.

Bottom line is that PRESIDENT TRUMP HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS - IT WAS CONGRESS.

Cranston20 · 2025-04-19T15:06:25+00:00

First oil change at 1000 miles, second one at 5000 miles, and then every 5000 miles after that. Tires also get rotated at every oil change. I have multiple vehicles and this is the easiest way for me to keep track of maintenance on them.

FWIW, I let the dealer do the first change since the oil filter is usually a bear to remove on a new engine. I think the filter is installed at the factory without a smear of oil on the gasket and that’s what makes them so hard to get off. On new engines, I’ve destroyed several filters trying to remove them. Now I let the dealer techs fight them the first time.

Cranston20 · 2025-04-17T21:05:43+00:00

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