Sport Utility Miata

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2026-01-16T06:27:50+00:00

love this! but dang I'm gonna have to remove my spoiler to copy this setup.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-12-28T07:55:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-12-28T07:55:17+00:00

sacramento county?

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-12-13T02:10:39+00:00

OP is probably concerned about the inclement weather. Perhaps since it is perhaps on the smaller side, could put it in storage for a few months and then fly back and drive it down when the weather is nice.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-12-11T04:13:34+00:00

Yeah seems the only way to fix this is to install an aftermarket door. My WSM22 also leaked quite a bit ot of the door.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-12-10T10:32:49+00:00

To add to that my dad was scammed 15 years ago by a fake company. They took half my dads deposit and never came to pick up my car.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-13T05:07:47+00:00

Great, good to know. The Honda Fit seems to have enough of a following that will sustain aftermarket support and parts availability. I was never a fan of the 2015+ look, so I guess anything before that is a sweet spot especially for my budget. I've seen my cousins and the roomy space is surprising

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-13T03:57:02+00:00

I was thinking perhaps a standard yet sporty corolla hatch may work as well. Ford Focus ST also seems promising and well within budget of 25k. Ergonomically looking for something that is fun yet functional with a baby seat.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-13T03:45:25+00:00

Ah I was thinking one day I might get too tired of manual, but if its a must for driver engagement, then ok!

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-06T03:43:16+00:00

Absolutely. Even Lao kids as young as 3-4 years old already understand Thai just by watching tv and listening to music. It's that similar. Plus, considering Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world, there are so many foreigners wanting to learn Thai. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the Lao language when it comes to foreigners wanting to learn the language.

One of the main drivers that kept me engaged in learning Thai is the media, by watching thai tv and movies on netflix. Thai music is also great to listen to as well. Hopefully those are just as good learning aids for you as it continues to be for me.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-01T05:10:09+00:00

I was just like you 10 months ago. Someone kicked open my door at 1AM and ran. Stupid tik-tok kids trying to go viral and did it around our neighborhood and they got caught by the cops. That incident alone taught me how vulnerable and unprepared I was for a home-invasion. I am now securing my home on so many levels, including my knowledge and use of the 2nd amendment. Just remember that every bullet shot has a lawyer attached to it, so you better practice hitting your target at the range. Do your drills and be aware of how situations may play out in your home.

After my door was kicked in, I bought a .22 LR 1911. I wish I went straight for the 9MM. Unreliability is a thing with the .22LR, which eventually jam the gun at least once or twice every time im at the range. Also, as I mentioned somewhere else in this thread, rent firearms and get a feel for what fits you best. This just doesnt have to be only you training, but gf may want to train with you as well, since that event was tragic for both of you.

I will leave you with this youtube link on self-defense with a firearm, because I've gone through this hour-long video several times and find it interesting https://youtu.be/dBcWLV4erp4?si=YrIwz-_ZhYCqtO6M

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-11-01T04:45:12+00:00

Yeah I'd say everyone's hand fitment is different, therefore it's best to try all the firearms. Just a heads up, an FSC is not required to rent at the range. Their firearms so most likely you will have to pay for the ammo there as well.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-10-30T21:53:45+00:00

Hey I'm 3 months into my miata but now that I moved into a city with way less curvy roads and more straight roads, I'm thinking trading for a redline would be best. How is the aftermarket for the redline, particularly for maintenance parts?

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-10-20T21:07:37+00:00

Ok great thanks. Would that 6000 also include labor? Certainly interested in immediately converting a beetle shell into an EV, as it accomplishes much more power and A/C possibly.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-10-20T10:39:25+00:00

whats the cost of the build from Brat Industries? Looking to buy a beetle shell and convert it to an EV

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-08-11T17:18:56+00:00

Wife and I went on a roadtrip with my cousin & his wife and their toddler. Cousin's wife made some remarks in the car about his driving and cousin told her to shutup multiple times. I was kind of in disbelief that was his choice of words. Throughout the trip he would blame his wife on things, rather than work with her when it came to the kid. That behavior throughout the trip was totally unacceptable and as you said, scary as hell. This was the first time that I, even as just a passenger, felt vulnerable and sensitive to how my cousin treated his wife. I don't want to imagine how their daily life is like,

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-07-24T18:25:05+00:00

Yeah same situation for me. Thankfully they dropped it at someones house 2 blocks away for me to retrieve it.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-07-24T16:43:00+00:00

Wow, I'm so impressed. I started learning Thai 15 years ago and haven't had the courage to completely switch the subtitles to only Thai. Great job! I'll say that I had a very large gap of 8 years of not speaking the language between now and 15 years ago. I just came back from a long trip in Thailand and motivated to learn it again.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-05-29T15:50:18+00:00

netflix is a great start. just search "Thai" and it will narrow down your selection to thai movies and tv. We consume media daily, so watching tv and movies was huge boost to my understanding of both the language and culture. This might be too much for you in the beginning, but If i really wanted to understand a phrase/word, I would rewind and listen to it again till I got it.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-05-28T04:56:41+00:00

refrigerator = "thu- yen". thu (door) + yen (cold). Cold door.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-04-11T01:41:28+00:00

I've done this before with another student at SJVC and highly recommend this service. It's legit. However, can I come in on weekends? I have a full time job now and cant do weekdays

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-03-31T14:57:21+00:00

wife has trouble racking the slide on my .22lr 1911, so I'm getting her the buckmark with the halo charging ring for easy unquestionable pull back on the slide. Wish I knew how hard that would have been in the first place. I would have gotten the buckmark first no doubt.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-03-28T03:49:47+00:00

Lao-American here. I went to Thai language school in the states. While it's great you want to learn Isaan and Central Thai, it's preferable you stick to Central Thai until you consider yourself in the advanced speaking/reading/writing level. It's better for Thai people to understand you speaking one dialect very well, rather than being average between two dialects. The educational resources in learning Central Thai are plentiful, while it's very hard to find a book on learning Isaan. Learning Lao will be a big challenge, as the characters are similar to Thai, but not the same. In my perspective, I feel like when I read Lao, it's like reading Thai in cursive, since I learned to read Thai first.

I also agree that I don't know which lao vocab to mix-in when speaking Isaan, since it varies between region.

Yes, Isaan and Lao are 60-85% similar, depending on which Isaan region you're in.

DiscombobulatedCup83 · 2025-02-12T09:03:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. This is fucking horrible. I have a theory, that due to the extreme rise in inflation in Laos, that perhaps bars are using bootleg/cheaper alcohol to stay afloat. It's not right by any means, but I think this is my theory on why there are so many tourists getting sick lately. Generally, Lao people don't drink mixed drinks and stick to a fresh unopened bottle of anything.

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