A proper weld isn't about "light penetration"... It is about joint fusion/penetration. Those welds are comparable to 4 year olds with a tube of tooth paste.
PDR can do wonders. The top notch fixes (even at heavy crease locations) can be flawless. Unfortunately, a good PDR artist is hard to find. PDR techs are common, but most I've come across can't do a perfect job. None the less, can't go wrong for $325.
I wrapped the piano black dash trim in 3M Brushed Titanium vinyl. The look and texture is extremely real. Unfortunately it is not a perfect match to the existing metallic trim, and it is not cold to the touch like real metal.
I will use the remaining vinyl sheet to wrap the shifter panel and...
I find that the 2015 2.5L's transmission programming has everything I love about the 2013 2.0L's transmission, but Mazda turned it up a notch. Shifting is noticeably quicker and smooth both in auto and manual mode. That applies for both manual mode and auto. Shifts are matched perfectly and...
Hit 36k miles on my OEM Toyo's. Still have a decent amount of thread left, and I would say ~8k-12k (safe) miles. Take into consideration that I am in no way easy on my tires as I take on/off ramps at the tire's limits at almost every opportunity (hence the reason I bought a CX-5 as a daily)...
I've been thinking about those. Unfortunately I spent over $300 on Morimoto XB LED fogs for both the RX-8 and CX-5. Lights will have to take a rest. I'm also waiting to hear back from others about the CBI DS4's before I blow the money to experiment.