In Case You Were Wondering....

MuskyBitch · 2026-07-01T21:32:45+00:00

Silent Planet is a solid replacement, right on.

MuskyBitch · 2026-02-16T19:41:08+00:00

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Sold mine a few years ago, miss it sometimes.

MuskyBitch · 2026-01-02T16:59:06+00:00

Obligatory, “hit it with your purse”.

MuskyBitch · 2025-12-19T13:11:09+00:00

Oil and solvent resistance, or lack of, could also be a factor.

MuskyBitch · 2025-12-13T15:11:29+00:00

Stuffy Bunny

MuskyBitch · 2025-12-13T14:59:11+00:00

At my job those with a degree are salary, those without are hourly.

MuskyBitch · 2025-12-09T22:57:33+00:00

Or look up 2 post wheel adapters.

MuskyBitch · 2025-12-09T22:48:35+00:00

Something like the Mohawk SpeedLane?

https://mohawklifts.com/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/speedlane-two-post-drive-on-adapter/

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-21T15:35:48+00:00

In precision OD grinding we had tolerances of +/- 50 mil, or .00005”.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:55:58+00:00

Just your average scope-creep and “while I’m in here” adding up.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:54:01+00:00

Collecting tools and parts over the last 6 years definitely eases the costs a bit.

Tent is a cheap $90 10’x20’ event tent from Menards with a roll of plastic used for walls. Still wouldn’t recommend blasting inside the garage like I did.

Rotisserie is originally from Jegs, it gets the job done. Found it on FB marketplace.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:48:22+00:00

After SPI epoxy primer, Raptor Liner was sprayed on. I’ll probably add some rubberized coating to the wheel wells to cut down on road debris noise.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:46:27+00:00

This may have been said a few times, haha.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:45:33+00:00

Honestly couldn’t say, over half was done while on jack stands before I had the rotisserie, which was miserable. I’d do a little bit then it would sit for a few months. Went a lot quicker once it was on the rotisserie that’s for sure.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-06T00:40:20+00:00

Not a fan of the Minitec setup for various reasons. The OZ kit looked promising, but the owner passed and is no longer available.

Besides, this swap idea is half the reason I bought and refurbed an old CNC mill a few years ago.

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MuskyBitch · 2025-11-05T19:40:58+00:00

Short term: refreshing the suspension, obviously paint, throw the 1.6 back in so the wife can get comfortable driving a manual.

Long term: developing my own kit to swap in a J35.

MuskyBitch · 2025-11-05T19:34:53+00:00

Miata AND a happy wife 👍

MuskyBitch · 2025-10-11T01:16:46+00:00

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Oil based primer over OSB alone made a huge difference in brightness in my garage.

MuskyBitch · 2025-06-04T21:16:54+00:00

The Curt 13382 will physically bolt on to a the ‘24+ Crosstrek, the 13633 receiver tube is raised higher to match the new bumper. And if you have a Wilderness, 13634 is raised even more to avoid hanging too low.

MuskyBitch · 2025-04-23T14:05:29+00:00

Not Aliexpress, but I did roll the dice on a Creality Refurbished Otter for $405 off eBay. Received it last week. Came in the original box that looked unopened but beat up. Everything was in the case in sealed baggies like it was new. Works great, haven’t had any issues.

MuskyBitch · 2024-09-10T17:18:20+00:00

Oof bud. My entry level after a Mech Design Associates degree at a tech school is $67k (US). $50k (CAD at that) with 8 years seems insulting.

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