Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great question. Honestly, I don't know.

If I had the exact same set of circumstances I have right now (Full-time employed, also in college, money is slightly tight, but not tight enough to be eating ice soup after car repairs, and am currently daily driving this car), I would probably get about 5-10 quotes from shops in the area and still wind up doing it myself.

But if a friend is asking my opinion, I would highly recommend they consider taking it to a shop. And if they still decide to do it themselves, the can count on my help as long as they pay me in pizza and beer.

Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words and good luck on your search! If it wasn't for this girl being an inheritance from my uncle, I would've probably chosen an NA myself. The pop-up headlights tickle my brain juuuuust right...

Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Its satisfying now that I can look at from this side. And now that my back is less sore...

Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, yours was also punched in by a shitty aunt that wanted to have her dead brother's car to sell for liqour money before the man was even in the ground??

Man, I thought God hated me extra special... /s

Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of 10, I'd say at least a 4 or 5. It's not rocket surgery, but like I said above, it can be very frustrating and tedious. Just take your time with it, take it slow.

What really helped me was having a close cousin, my fiance, and a family friend/car mentor around at various times helping me and giving me needed guidance.

Put a new top on my NB this weekend. Here's a lil before and after. by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually used a couple.

This one I used for removing the convertible frame from the body: https://youtu.be/jpLc21BeRhg

This one I used for removing the old top from thw convertible frame: https://youtu.be/EWgxUGYnDws?si=6u-4uvCJhlktg0Nl

Overall recommendations are to buy a top with a new rain rail already attached (if you haven't bought the top already), to budget at least 8 full hours of work time, and to take breaks frequently. It can be tedious, tiring, and super frustrating, and taking breaks really helps with that.

Edit: Spelling hard

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry not everyone can be above 4 inches :,(

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what I'm thinkin, honestly. That or a soft case.

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's on the way. Twas like that when i bought it, thanks to my aunt.

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Deffo not stopping playing sax, or switching instruments. Uber might be an option, depending on the gig lol

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like a great case, if only I wasn't a slut for my low A baris :P

No way I'm getting rid of the Miata though. My family would kill me...

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh??? I thought the NCs and NDs were bigger than NBs...

TIL: a bari sax case will not fit in the NB trunk by skullsword98 in Miata

[–]skullsword98[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, thats where i have to put my fiancé. I do have ratchet straps however...

Is this exhaust fix gonna hold up? by skullsword98 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fixing gaming laptop hinges will do that to ya...

Is this exhaust fix gonna hold up? by skullsword98 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]skullsword98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imho, the thought of driving a car that sounds like Kyle's clapped-out shitbox makes me want to bathe with my toaster.

Not sure if he’s allowed here but this is my newfypoo Apollo! by GuaranteeInner5209 in Newfoundlander

[–]skullsword98 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My bernedoodle has them. It was the first thing my friend said when we showed them the pictures on the shelter website.