I'd be more worried about rocks getting into my shirt collar when I get under the car. 😆

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You also shouldn't need a lanyard for the card key, because it is meant to stay in your pocket at all times.

Yes, you're right! I didn't realise when I was making the video. As for a lanyard, I like to keep my keys on a carabiner so that I have one set of keys to grab when I leave the house. You wouldn't believe how forgetful I am. 😆

Thank you for watching! No, didn't wrap it. I've tried wrapping a couple of times and both times, I lost my patience and threw the wrapping away. I got a used bumper in good condition and repainted it to match my car in Mazda Stormy Blue.

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Glad to hear the phone holder is doing well! I still had mine in my car too til a few days ago. I removed it because I want to install a different one to test it out and see if it's any good. 😊 As for your key shell opening question, that's got me stumped too. Never opened up the card type keys. My guess is the main body is 2 flat pieces that snap together. No screws. If you remove the physical key, and then use a flat screw driver to pry the thing open, it should come apart. If I were in your position, I'd try find a cheap second hand key on ebay or something to try on. It can be from any Mazda vehicle of that period, and worst case scenario is you break it. But you'll get to see the inside of how it's put together, and you can figure out how to open up your working key fob without damaging it. 😊 👍 Good luck!

Absolutely! Always happy to connect with other enthusiasts! 😃 And I have to appreciate when someone takes the time to comment. A phone mount on the handbrake... First time I've heard of that. 😆👍

@@TachOnRed If you want to see some pics, Google "Best Phone Mount Location on an NC" and you'll find my post on the Miata forum.

Just saw your post. At first I was wondering if it would be hard to see but after seeing the pictures, I totally get it! That looks like a really handy spot. 👍 I never even considered it because my car is right hand drive. the handbrake is in the same position on the center console. So it puts it much closer to me. Would have to turn my head down more to see my phone.

@@TachOnRed So, do you still have your Miata, and if so, is the mount still doing well and sticking?

Yup still have it. It's been like 2 years since I installed the mount. Hasn't budged at all. I removed it once to paint the dash panel. Then reinstalled it with some double sided tape from work (I'm an auto body and paint tech). Only sad thing is its not sold anymore. I did find a very similar mount by iottie (also sold on Amazon). installed that in the wife's car.

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Wow. I trust you have the patience and dedication of a shaolin monk! There are some really tricky shapes in there.

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My apologies and thank you for spotting that! I've just fixed the link. Btw, it may not work if your nearest Amazon Store is outside the US. In which case you might need to use a parcel forwarding service.

NC1s in some countries and year models may have had side airbags. You can check if yous are connected by seeing if the wiring coupler under the seat has the airbag wiring. Disconnect the big white coupler. Then look at the back side of the part coming out from under the carpet. It looks like a big white block. On the back you'll see a bunch of smaller connectors slotted in the back of different colors. Refer to 13:00 of the video. If you see a yellow connector, then your seat airbags should be connected and live. But if your seat airbags are not there in the car, I don't think it's a simple job. You may need to find the wiring for the steering wheel airbag and tap into that circuit. Then draw out wiring to the seats. But there may be other complications that you'll have to solve along the way like adding resistors etc. Good luck!

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That's one way to never get locked out. But what happens if you lose your wallet? 😮

I should give it a try on my next car. How long has it lasted for you so far?

Yes! That bolt is an annoying one. I used a short 10mm open end spanner. It's slow but gets the job done. If you use a ratcheting spanner it'll be a lot quicker. Something like this: amzn.to/3ZYPbEb Disclaimer: *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Wow. I really appreciate the encouragement! Thank you for making my day! 😃

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Actually Ricks sells rectifiers for lithium batteries. They charge at 14v which is about 1/2 volt less than normal rectifiers.

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@@ShiftyIntentions learned something new! Btw love your content. Looking forward to seeing more of the fzr600.😆

@@TachOnRed you’ve seen my videos!? Haha that is pretty cool 🤘

Yes! Discovered your channel through a video of your Initial D NC posted in an NC Facebook group. I thought I was already subscribed but turns out I wasn't. Fixed that. I am now. 👍

@@TachOnRed subbed to you as well! I really need to keep making new videos. Been a little unmotivated over the last couple years.

Yes they should be interchangeable. I have seen newer Mazda vehicles with black clips. Only difference is the color. Shape and fit is exactly the same. My guess is the side skirts may have been removed before and some of the clips were replaced with the black ones.

@@TachOnRed Thanks, appreciate the quick response. The podcast was well done, subscribed to your channel.

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The heaviest grade of the Kia Sportage weighs just under 4000lbs. These ramps are rated to 12000lbs. So, YES! You can use them for your car! 👍

Nope. Doesn't matter. Only recommendation would be to choose one that can be mounted and operated conveniently. Maybe avoid the type that requires a screwdriver to adjust. Also avoid those that can easily be adjusted just by the vibrations of the car in motion. 😊 👍

@@TachOnRed thanks again!

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@@montysport94 Dude! I wish I'd known this when I did the swap on my car! 😆

Recommended depending on what you want your car to feel like when you drive. I've detailed that in the video. So you can use that as a reference to make your decision 😊. As for the bolts, Id suggest using a parts catalogue like this to find the exact part numbers you need. The diagrams make it easier to find the right ones. Link: partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/vehicle?c=Mazda&ssd=%24%2AKwHq3s_2sp3miODvmqrzt7KmhoGf7uHs7f_p4Zi_oKix657puLkAAAAA8jg60w%24&vid=1927005494&q=

Is that for both seats or just one?

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Try using some extension wires to connect the heater controls from your passenger side to the driver side. If you have the same problem with your driver seat, it could be a faulty controller. The seat heater controller is built into the seat. So, replacing the seat might be easiest.

No they won't. Will need to do some fabricating of adapters or modify the seat rails to make them fit.

Thank you for watching! One additional thing I recommend is putting thick foam insulation on the back side of the plastic trim panels. (something like this: amzn.to/3W8qRw5). Disclaimer: *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I did that just a couple months ago and that definitely made a noticeable difference to road noise coming in from the trunk. :)

As a bonus, they get to tax us even more for using more plastic and contributing to climate change. 😆

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Because I'm fussy and don't like the look of the exhaust tip hanging too far from the bumper. 😆

People who care to remove dust nibs before laying base coat. 🤷‍♂️

​@TachOnRed I was always told if you put sealer, you're not supposed to sand it, and if you did sand it, you would need to reapply sealer?

That's impressive! Did you do the work yourself?

No, I took it to a shop that specializes in opticoat and xpel protective wraps. I had the whole car opticoated including the rims. I also did a partial xpel wrap on surfaces I thought would get easily damaged.

How long do the headlights stay clear with that method?

@@TachOnRed Good question. I live in the Phoenix area and the heat is brutal on everything, including headlights. I can't truly say, but I routinely do it every few months and my headlights look as clear as ever. The polish also does a great job on stovetops! BTW...my truck is almost 9 years old with 175K miles.