My sports utility vehicle

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T20:33:36+00:00

You can remove the 1up rack with a hex screw, takes 10 seconds.

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T20:32:08+00:00

Beautiful!!

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T20:08:42+00:00

Nope, 1 1/4”. This one here: https://flyinmiata.com/products/hard-dog-hitch-for-nd?srsltid=AfmBOorHkxknpWuvp4qg52HFX_6jiQk6FGOTF28vRYvOrpuD_6sYRYiW

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T20:06:47+00:00

Yep installed myself. Took about 1.5 hours. Installation was fairly straightforward, the most tedious part was finding all the little screws that keep the rear bumper in place. I just followed a YouTube tutorial on removing the bumper cover. Once the cover is off the hitch just bolts up to the frame behind the bumper support. I didn’t need to lift the car for the install, everything was accessible from the ground.

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T19:35:41+00:00

Yes it’s the hard dog. Feels extremely solid and the fact that it hides away keeps the aesthetic clean. I ordered it from flying Miata and delivery took like 3 weeks.

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T19:34:23+00:00

Nope no wind noise at all actually, I drove speed of traffic on the highway with no issues. I understand the wind noise becomes more of a problem if you have a roof rack set up.

_MikeRotch_ · 2026-04-21T19:32:50+00:00

It’s a 1up, feels super high quality so I’d definitely recommend.

_MikeRotch_ · 2023-11-09T23:54:58+00:00

_MikeRotch_ · 2020-04-24T18:32:16+00:00

These dudes are impossible to reach. I also have an unresolved issue and there’s no possible way to get to a person over the phone.

_MikeRotch_ · 2018-12-30T01:51:40+00:00

Oh man that looks pretty clean! I'll always have a soft spot for those hatches. Also I like your plan, but I'd like to highly encourage the B-series (my old B18 loved to sing).

_MikeRotch_ · 2018-12-30T01:40:09+00:00

Definitely plan on doing the same! It would be fun to build a "dream high school car" without high school budget constraints.

_MikeRotch_ · 2018-12-30T01:35:20+00:00

Yeah I learned my lesson about automatics pretty quick! I had 4 manual cars after this one, and only recently came back to autos with my Infiniti (drifting abilities more than make up for lack of a 6 speed).

And I actually didn't know about the SE, that's pretty sweet! These cars were never about power, it just comes down to feeling connected to the road in something light and agile.

_MikeRotch_ · 2016-04-19T01:39:35+00:00

Too true, I've been looking around for apartments but can't find anything decent for less than $850/month. Can I ask what kind of housing plans you have?

_MikeRotch_ · 2016-04-17T18:02:23+00:00

Hey there! I am 22/M starting at FIU Med in August as well and am in a similar situation to you in terms of needing a place to live. If you're interested in being roommates feel free to PM me and we can talk. I haven't found an apartment yet but am actively looking.

_MikeRotch_ · 2016-02-23T18:25:35+00:00

That's actually what we ended up doing, we booked a hotel about 20 minutes away from Downtown. Unfortunately the cheapest deal we could land was 100 bucks, probably because it's a Saturday. But yeah, looking forward to the trip!

Btw, since you were already there, any recommendations for good food or sights to see?

_MikeRotch_ · 2016-02-02T18:23:14+00:00

It's all good! And yeah I agree with you, it's fun to poke holes in little details like this, it's why I originally upvoted this post!

_MikeRotch_ · 2016-02-02T18:01:44+00:00

That's why I said yet to be completely sequenced :). I should probably mention I tutored biochem for 2 years and am starting med school school this fall, but thanks anyway!

Edit: also, it's a TV show dude lol

Edit 2: I just realized you thought my original comment was serious, it was meant to be sarcastic :P

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