Miata Mailing List: August 1999, Message #289

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It a Twilight Blue Mica.  I never had a problem hitting anything (I don't
have the airdam) until last night, when I hit an upturned parking block.
I usually park in that lot with no problem clearing the blocks, but this
one was pulled off the ground (most likely by some evil sport-fute).  Grrr.
I guess I will try the touch-up paint and if I'm not happy with those
results, then go for the airdam (and be MORE careful, which is hardly
possible. :)

Nick

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>Nick,
>         You don't tell us what colour but I've had the same problem and
>have recently fitted the factory air dam (and side skirts) now I have to
>drive at a much more severe exit angle from some driveways, go to your
>dealer and get a bottle or two of "touch up paint" in the correct colour, be
>prepared to spend a few hours every week repairing the damage, I've only
>been driving Miatas for 9 years, soon I should learn to judge when something
>might touch the ground!
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>Jeff Gehrig
>MX5 Club NSW #169
>'99 Grace Green
>Oz TeamVoodoo
>Team Grandpa
>http://mx5.com.au/nsw
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Nicholas K Tulach <kingsley@csd.uwm.edu>
>To: Multiple recipients of list <miata@list.miata.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 11:19 PM
>Subject: Nose scuff & Airdam
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>Last night I managed to scuff the bottom of my '99's nose on a parking
>block.  It was scuffed pretty good, though not noticeable from the front of
>the car when standing straight up.  But, nonetheless, I am now considering
>adding the airdam to my vehicle to cover up this hidious screw-up on my
>part.  My questions are: Does anyone have a pic of a '99 w/ an airdam and
>no side sills?  Does anyone know how easy it is to install the factory
>airdam?  Do I need to do any drilling?
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>Thanks
>Nick :(
>'99 TBM LP
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