Continued

The Surprising Realities Behind What Motivates Us in Illustrated Form

2010-06-01T01:24:00.000-05:00

Magic Touch 300C

2009-08-30T20:36:00.001-05:00

300,300C,Magic Touch,Chrysler,Bagged,Touch,Touch Sensitive,Showcar,Car,SEMA

I cleaned the 300C so we could go show it and Magic Touch off...

Make sure to check out Magic Touch touch sensitive handles online at www.LaFranceAutoworks.com

Keyless Entry, Accord Horn, & a little paint

2009-08-21T22:40:00.003-05:00

New Twilights

2009-08-15T01:06:00.002-05:00

DIY Honda Fit Grille

2009-08-13T17:45:00.011-05:00

This should be a mandatory modification for any Honda Fit owners. It will protect many vital components from damage by road debris that will not be covered under warranty.
(This how-to is for educational purposes only. I am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your vehicle.)

Step 1:
Locate the 8 fasteners.

Step 2:
To minimize damage to plastics you can wrap a flat head screwdriver in cloth.
First you pop the middle circle of the fastener.
Then you pop the body of the fastener.
Note that there are long and short fasteners, keep track of where the long ones came from.

Step 3:
Locate the 4 fasteners and 2 screws on the grille and remove them carefully.

Step 4:
I ordered 1 foot of black mesh from McMaster-Carr. It is already 3 feet wide; wide enough for the opening on the base model Honda Fit.
Cost of mesh + shipping = $6.44
I test fit the mesh and estimated I needed 8.25 inches and used a straight edge and a razor to cut off the extra.
I had some mounting bases left over in the garage. These should be easy to find at any hardware store.
I used black zip-ties to match the color of the grille and be less visible.

Step 5:
I used 13 mounting bases in various places around the opening I felt would be the best place to hold the mesh.
A mirror was helpful.

Step 6:
There will be 6 areas that stick out and would keep the mesh from laying flat against the opening.
Carefully cut openings for these to pass through the mesh.
Now zip-tie the mesh to the mounts. (This was the hardest part of the install)

Step 7:
Put everything back in reverse order.
Remember to put the long fasteners back in the proper holes.
Step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Leica D-LUX 4

2009-04-23T20:33:00.006-05:00

Just got my Leica D-LUX 4 the other day and we are still getting introduced. Keep an eye on my photostream and I'll keep posting.

Tilt-Shift Video

2009-01-15T04:23:00.002-06:00

Art Box

2008-03-21T17:22:00.001-05:00

Hand Cut Stencils.
Spray Paint.
Black Paint Pen.

Shin for President

2008-03-19T19:58:00.005-05:00

~Vote for Shin~
Action Bastard Approved

Yama the Llama

2008-03-18T00:56:00.002-05:00

I introduce Yama the Llama.
Yama is the Lord of Death.
A diety of Vedic mythology.
Fear him.