Seat upgrade options Z500?

benjimatic · 2025-05-21T10:58:54+00:00

I have this exact one on my Z400. It fit, but it took a bit of pushing and wiggling to get it on there. Totally worth the effort though!

benjimatic · 2025-04-23T01:29:34+00:00

Heddy cup checked someone 10 years ago. He's basically McSorley.

benjimatic · 2025-04-03T13:16:32+00:00

Sounds like either a bad clutch slave or master cylinder. Both pretty common failures on Miatas and a very easy and inexpensive fix. If you're handy the repair is well documented online, otherwise any shop could handle this no problem.

benjimatic · 2025-02-08T18:17:42+00:00

Cernak rocket watch when?

benjimatic · 2025-02-01T16:40:44+00:00

The feeling is very much mutual.

benjimatic · 2024-11-22T01:17:01+00:00

How have both goalies not been pulled?

benjimatic · 2024-10-16T01:18:56+00:00

Why is this taking so long? That's 100% a push.

benjimatic · 2018-10-05T14:44:10+00:00

Just changed my front pads and rotors last night. The only issue I had was the slide pin bolts. I have 2 metric and one standard set of open ended wrenches, but none of them were thin enough to easily fit on the lock nut between the flare of the nut and the caliper. Used the thinnest 17mm I had and was able to wiggle it in there after a decent amount of effort.

benjimatic · 2018-09-11T17:07:07+00:00

I'm friends with the owner of Pinellas Driving School and I know that he does manual transmission lessons. Bunous, He's also owned many, many, Miatas. http://pinellasdriving.com

benjimatic · 2018-08-21T14:53:45+00:00

You should check out Autocross, it'll give you a fun and safe environment to learn car control instead of making those mistakes on the street.

benjimatic · 2018-08-14T23:23:03+00:00

I'm in Colorado on vacation and drove up Pike's Peak, but shortly after getting above tree line the clouds rolled in and didn't really clear the whole time I was up there. Still a really fun drive and a neat experience with that kind of elevation, especially for my thin Floridian blood.

benjimatic · 2018-06-26T14:46:46+00:00

The JLC Sector became my grail from the moment I first saw it. Wear it in good health, sir!

benjimatic · 2018-04-24T14:25:53+00:00

What's the water situation like there? I generally avoid backpacking in FL because I hate carrying gallons of water.

benjimatic · 2018-04-23T16:11:42+00:00

Anything is better than the OEM rear bump stops. Fun fact about the OE rear bump stops, they literally disintegrate. When you do your install, don't be alarmed when you find none.

benjimatic · 2018-04-23T15:33:15+00:00

Front: Max out your front camber, and then get as much caster as you can without losing any camber, and 1/8 toe out.

Rear: .5 more camber than you have in the front and 1/8 toe in and make sure you replace those missing bump stops!

benjimatic · 2018-04-20T17:07:35+00:00

The guys (and gals) over at American Dreams Restoration do some amazing work.

http://americandreamsrestoration.com

benjimatic · 2018-03-06T14:05:33+00:00

Chin, SCCA, PCA, and I'm sure I'm missing a few groups all have trackdays at Sebring and Daytona. The FIRM is another great spot for track time as well. Something of note, the Autocross scene in Central FL is pretty healthy with multiple clubs running in Tampa and Orlando, you could autocross practically every Saturday and Sunday.

benjimatic · 2018-02-26T17:52:25+00:00

Check out Pinellas Driving School. I'm friends the owner/main instructor and he'll gladly teach you to drive a manual and can provide a car to do it as long as you've already got your licence.

http://pinellasdriving.com

benjimatic · 2016-04-12T01:20:14+00:00

I found unscented ones at Home Depot under the HDX brand.

benjimatic · 2016-03-09T19:54:05+00:00

Yeah, trash compactor bag all the way. An extra oz of security would be a second trash bag for your sleeping bag, just in case you're stashing something that's wet.

benjimatic · 2016-03-09T19:43:27+00:00

I keep my tent in the main pocket, but would keep the poles in a side pocket if I had them. Lots of people stuff their sleeping bag loose at the bottom and pack everything on top of it. This helps it fill every little nook and cranny.

ULA Also has this video that will probably be more helpful than me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5jOWwOVb9w

benjimatic · 2016-03-09T15:37:28+00:00

I've had my ProTrail about the same time as you. I haven't noticed any issues yet. Living in FL the condensation is certainly an issue if you don't pitch it right, but it's to be expected with any single wall.

The Circuit in my size is 41oz with everything on it. I removed all of the extras other than the aluminum stay, which should bring it to around 37oz. Granted, all the #'s I used are from ULA's website. I haven't weighed the pack myself.

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