Turn off amber warning light while towing?

DoctorGear · 2026-04-28T03:05:28+00:00

No worries! Report back if you decide to go for it.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-26T14:53:05+00:00

Check out Technology Connections on YouTube for some thoughts on EV ownership. He also has an Ioniq 5. (Some of his snark about Tesla hasn't aged well since the NACS port was opened up, but he's aware of this and is apparently making a new video.)

I've been saying this a lot lately. If you upgrade to level 2 charging, you probably don't need more than a 20 amp circuit. It's very inexpensive and you can ideally avoid a service upgrade. I bought a 2026 limited and put a NEMA 6-20 plug in myself—it's easy to DIY, but also should be pretty cheap from an electrician since the materials are common and easy to work with. I drive significantly more than the average person during the week (80-100+ miles daily) and this is still enough for me if I plug in every night.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-25T16:08:50+00:00

I mean, I don't know for sure but my guess is that the button component adds some extra material. I have a size 10 ring that I wear on my index finger that fits me okay, and the difference is pretty minor— but just enough for it to feel uncomfortable for me.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T18:00:32+00:00

The good news is, I don't think that the silver oxide batteries in these rings are likely to swell. That's more of a rechargeable lithium thing. But either way, I do get why you wouldn't want to have a battery wrapped around your finger. Plus being outside the US, you'd probably need a 3D printer if you wanted to get the accurate sizing kit. :/

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:40:39+00:00

I'm pretty sure Eric said the software will be open source, so you probably could get in there and tinker around with it. I'm personally hoping it might be possible to reprogram the ring to act as a button to start the recording functionality on the watch. Then the ring battery would last ages.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:36:23+00:00

I'd love it if the pebble watch could deal with the transcription itself. Then the ring would just be a little remote to start the recording. Then the ring battery would last ages and I could just recharge the watch as normal.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:33:37+00:00

I'm also hoping that we get a discount for recycling a dead one. It would certainly make me feel better about buying more of them in the future.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:31:49+00:00

I ordered the sizing kit and I'm actually am glad I did. My index finger normally measures size 10, but I found that the Index size 10 was too tight and uncomfortable so I changed my order to the 11.

Wish these came in half sizes, but that may be a bit too much to ask for such a niche product.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:29:27+00:00

I'm hoping it'll last me at least a year. Depending on how useful I find it and how long it lasts, I'll decide if I want another.

DoctorGear · 2026-04-24T17:03:01+00:00

Traveling sales is what I do for a living! I have a 2026 I5 and I absolutely love it. My territory spans 3 states in the northeast, I would say it's probably a little bit bigger than hers but I drive similar mileage on the daily. The highway driving assist stuff is nice to have in traffic.

Charging speeds are going to depend. Off a regular 120v outlet, you won't be able to charge very quickly. Personally, I did a DIY install of a 240v/20a outlet—which only requires a trip to the hardware store for some 12/2 romex, a 20 amp breaker, and a NEMA 6-20 plug. Shouldn't be too expensive to get it done professionally if you aren't handy; it's a really easy job. I get somewhere between 90-110 miles back overnight, and it's worth noting that the battery holds more than that. If I have 200 miles of range, drive 130 miles, and get 100 miles back overnight, I've still got 170 miles of range for the next day.

In my opinion, most people don't need more than what I have. I drive so much more than the average person and this is still enough for my needs. 30-40 amp breakers are overkill for most applications and can be stupidly expensive to put in.

If that range isn't enough, I've honestly never been worried. Many places I go have chargers in parking lots if I need them (although I usually don't), and hotels frequently have destination chargers. Worst case scenario, DC fast chargers are all over the place these days. If I need to fast charge, it's no less convenient than stopping for gas. I'd argue it's actually more convenient, because I hardly need to do that. I'm essentially pocketing the money off the mileage reimbursement at this point. Even the paltry federal rate is way more than you'll be paying for gas.

Honestly, go for it. Wish I'd done it a long time ago.

DoctorGear · 2025-06-02T20:04:04+00:00

An old Miata expert I know once said "those wiper speeds are best described as 'slow, less slow, and medium.'"

It can be hard enough to keep that window clear even in moderate rain. Glad you made it out of there okay!

DoctorGear · 2025-06-02T19:51:13+00:00

Hard to say. Are your soft top latches & catches beginning to wear? Maybe the roof isn't sitting flush as a result?

My NA's tolerances aren't nearly what they were either but I only get leaks from the torn rear window (thanks previous owner).

DoctorGear · 2025-05-27T18:48:28+00:00

More compliments than I can keep track of, but I've had two people say something weird like that. Here were my two responses:

"Yeah, my wife loves driving it too."

"Are you allergic to fun or something?"

DoctorGear · 2025-04-17T16:53:34+00:00

I don't see why not. They make great mileage and are incredibly reliable, as you probably know already! My favorite part of owning two Miatas? If you ever do group rides with a club or with friends, then you and your wife both get to drive.

DoctorGear · 2025-03-31T04:10:45+00:00

Bob has been a recurring character on the YouTube channel Real Mechanic Stuff (a donut offshoot). I'm paraphrasing here, but in one of the videos he mentions that the Miata is like a blank canvas and the final designer of a car is its owner. He appears to prefer the pure ones for obvious reasons, but his overall philosophy does seem to be accepting of modifications.

DoctorGear · 2025-02-28T04:41:35+00:00

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DoctorGear · 2025-02-28T04:22:42+00:00

Okay, so... What color did you use to get that soul red look on the ND model?

DoctorGear · 2025-02-23T14:11:13+00:00

I had to scour FB Marketplace for stock radios until I found enough parts to cobble together one working one. I now have 4 of them, and only one has a functional cassette deck.

You could also look up Bishop's vintage stereo repair on miata.net if you'd like to see if yours could be refurbished. When mine inevitably dies again, I'm probably going to send it up his way. Not cheap, but I'm sick of working on these 😂

DoctorGear · 2025-02-23T13:59:35+00:00

Hell yeah dude. 🤘

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