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Mail From: VDeAngelis (Vinnie DeAngelis)

Question for radar detector owners--

Have you found a good solution for protecting your radar detector from
theft? I picture something like a docking station for a laptop--you
slide the detector in, and it plugs into the power source too. That
would let you unplug and remove readily, and reconnect quickly.

Any tips or techniques?

I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best solution,
but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective (ok, I'm
cheap!).

Vinnie
'90 Red

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Mail From: romad (Dennis B. Swaney)

At 9:08 -0500 12/10/01, Vinnie DeAngelis wrote:
>Question for radar detector owners--
>
>Have you found a good solution for protecting your radar detector from
>theft? I picture something like a docking station for a laptop--you
>slide the detector in, and it plugs into the power source too. That
>would let you unplug and remove readily, and reconnect quickly.
>
>Any tips or techniques?
>
>I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best solution,
>but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective (ok, I'm
>cheap!).

I use the Frank Potter method: my V1 is on the back shelf under the
window pocket. I have the remote display in the lower left of the
instrument area and the remote power/volume module down on the
transmission hump by my right leg.

Of course if you have a lidar detector it won't work in this position



Miataly,
Dennis
---
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Oroville, California TEAM USAF
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('90 VIN: 7028)

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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

> Any tips or techniques?
>
> I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best solution,
> but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective (ok, I'm
> cheap!).

I got the Valentine One detector . . . you can either hard wire it or use
the cigarette lighter with the adapter that comes with the unit. I leave
the adapter plugged in but remove the detecter from its "docking station" as
you put it, every time I leave my car. I put it in my purse -- those big ol
things do have a purpose afterall (it's also where the detachable face radio
goes). Unless you have a hard top, the best advice I could ever give you is
to leave NOTHING of real value in that car. I leave the doors unlocked to
prevent some idiot from ripping open the rag top. I'd far rather they
rummage through the place and find nothing. I don't even leave stuff of
value in the glove box or console -- the locks are not sufficient to prevent
theft, and it would be a pain to have to replace the parts if they were
forced into.

So -- just take the detecter with you. Pretty basic theft prevention
technique.

BW

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Mail From: VDeAngelis (Vinnie DeAngelis)

So you're saying I should carry a purse? :-) hee hee.

By the way, since my rear window needs replacing (actually, my entire
top does), I lock the doors. I don't leave anything of value in the
car, but I'm still hoping someone will rip up the top. Then I can
replace it for the cost of my $100 deductible!

Vinnie

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From: Bonni Weatherwax [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:03 AM
To: Vinnie DeAngelis; (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"



> Any tips or techniques?
>
> I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best
> solution, but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective
> (ok, I'm cheap!).

I got the Valentine One detector . . . you can either hard wire it or
use the cigarette lighter with the adapter that comes with the unit. I
leave the adapter plugged in but remove the detecter from its "docking
station" as you put it, every time I leave my car. I put it in my purse
-- those big ol things do have a purpose afterall (it's also where the
detachable face radio goes). Unless you have a hard top, the best
advice I could ever give you is to leave NOTHING of real value in that
car. I leave the doors unlocked to prevent some idiot from ripping open
the rag top. I'd far rather they rummage through the place and find
nothing. I don't even leave stuff of value in the glove box or console
-- the locks are not sufficient to prevent theft, and it would be a pain
to have to replace the parts if they were forced into.

So -- just take the detecter with you. Pretty basic theft prevention
technique.

BW

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Mail From: CMann (Clifford Mann)

HAHA. I'll rip your top if you rip mine :) I need a new window as well.

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From: Vinnie DeAngelis [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:07 AM
To: Bonni Weatherwax; (email redacted)
Subject: RE: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"


So you're saying I should carry a purse? :-) hee hee.

By the way, since my rear window needs replacing (actually, my entire
top does), I lock the doors. I don't leave anything of value in the
car, but I'm still hoping someone will rip up the top. Then I can
replace it for the cost of my $100 deductible!

Vinnie

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From: Bonni Weatherwax [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:03 AM
To: Vinnie DeAngelis; (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"



> Any tips or techniques?
>
> I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best
> solution, but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective
> (ok, I'm cheap!).

I got the Valentine One detector . . . you can either hard wire it or
use the cigarette lighter with the adapter that comes with the unit. I
leave the adapter plugged in but remove the detecter from its "docking
station" as you put it, every time I leave my car. I put it in my purse
-- those big ol things do have a purpose afterall (it's also where the
detachable face radio goes). Unless you have a hard top, the best
advice I could ever give you is to leave NOTHING of real value in that
car. I leave the doors unlocked to prevent some idiot from ripping open
the rag top. I'd far rather they rummage through the place and find
nothing. I don't even leave stuff of value in the glove box or console
-- the locks are not sufficient to prevent theft, and it would be a pain
to have to replace the parts if they were forced into.

So -- just take the detecter with you. Pretty basic theft prevention
technique.

BW

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Mail From: lunadivolo (Eric Moon)

At 12/10/01 Monday 10:07 AM, Vinnie DeAngelis wrote:
>So you're saying I should carry a purse? :-) hee hee.
>
>By the way, since my rear window needs replacing (actually, my entire
>top does), I lock the doors. I don't leave anything of value in the
>car, but I'm still hoping someone will rip up the top. Then I can
>replace it for the cost of my $100 deductible!
>
>Vinnie



Two words for you...

MAN BAG!


No seriously... How does a guy carry all his "stuff" anyway?
My wife has downsized her purse, so she no longer has room for my wallet,
checkbook, PDA, cell phone, keys and handgun... LOL

There are lots of "bags" out there that suit men just fine. They look like
map pouches or small briefcases or even a laptop bag... And you can have
'em in leather or cordura to coordinate with different attire, because you
HAVE TO match... Accessorizing is everything, right?











Eric Moon
Team Wasabi Racing

2001 Yamaha R6
2000 Acura Type R - G-Stock
1992 Mazda Miata - SM2 Project

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Mail From: veenker (ronald a. veenker)


Eric Moon wrote:
>
Two words for you...
>
> MAN BAG!
>
> No seriously... How does a guy carry all his "stuff" anyway?
> My wife has downsized her purse, so she no longer has room for my wallet,
> checkbook, PDA, cell phone, keys and handgun... LOL
>
> There are lots of "bags" out there that suit men just fine. They look like
> map pouches or small briefcases or even a laptop bag... And you can have
> 'em in leather or cordura to coordinate with different attire, because you
> HAVE TO match... Accessorizing is everything, right?

I have a fairly large shoulder bag in black leather. It will carry a
lot of stuff, but I keep leaving it places!!!! Damn.

Accessorizing is everything, Eric, you're right. It's what separates us
from the animals.

Ron & RedFox
Vette City Miatas.





>
> Eric Moon
> Team Wasabi Racing
>
> 2001 Yamaha R6
> 2000 Acura Type R - G-Stock
> 1992 Mazda Miata - SM2 Project
>
> _______________________________________________
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--

Ron & RedFox II, '01LS


Ronald A. Veenker
Vette City Miata Club
Bowling Green, KY


At dinner yesterday, I tried to cut myself a slice of prime rib,
but it was only divisible by itself and one.



Got red?

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Mail From: missmaris84 (Maris H)

if only women had it as easy as the animals when it comes to accessorizing.
leopard skin goes with everything! :)

miss maris


>From: "ronald a. veenker" <(email redacted)>
>To: Eric Moon <(email redacted)>
>CC: Vinnie DeAngelis <(email redacted)>, Bonni Weatherwax
><(email redacted)>, (email redacted)
>Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"
>Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:17:42 -0400
>
>Eric Moon wrote:
> >
> Two words for you...
> >
> > MAN BAG!
> >
> > No seriously... How does a guy carry all his "stuff" anyway?
> > My wife has downsized her purse, so she no longer has room for my
>wallet,
> > checkbook, PDA, cell phone, keys and handgun... LOL
> >
> > There are lots of "bags" out there that suit men just fine. They look
>like
> > map pouches or small briefcases or even a laptop bag... And you can have
> > 'em in leather or cordura to coordinate with different attire, because
>you
> > HAVE TO match... Accessorizing is everything, right?
>
>I have a fairly large shoulder bag in black leather. It will carry a
>lot of stuff, but I keep leaving it places!!!! Damn.
>
>Accessorizing is everything, Eric, you're right. It's what separates us
>from the animals.
>
>Ron & RedFox
>Vette City Miatas.
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > Eric Moon
> > Team Wasabi Racing
> >
> > 2001 Yamaha R6
> > 2000 Acura Type R - G-Stock
> > 1992 Mazda Miata - SM2 Project
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Miata mailing list
> > (email redacted)
> > realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata
>
>--
>
>Ron & RedFox II, '01LS
>
>
>Ronald A. Veenker
>Vette City Miata Club
>Bowling Green, KY
>
>
>At dinner yesterday, I tried to cut myself a slice of prime rib,
> but it was only divisible by itself and one.
>
>
>
>Got red?
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Mail From: phredd (Phredd)

At approximately 12/10/01 10:07 AM, Vinnie DeAngelis sez:

>So you're saying I should carry a purse? :-) hee hee.
>
>By the way, since my rear window needs replacing (actually, my entire
>top does), I lock the doors. I don't leave anything of value in the
>car, but I'm still hoping someone will rip up the top. Then I can
>replace it for the cost of my $100 deductible!
>
+++ You may be in for a nasty surprise, Vinnie, if your state is
anything like the one I live in. Good ol' Virginny allows the insurance
slugs to depreciate a convertible top separately from the normal
deductible and when Mrs.Redd's LeSabre's top got damaged and needed
replacing, Allstate gave her a big $120 towards a $900 top installation.

Keep the Revs up!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Phredd ~ Klassic Red '93A, "Mr.Redd" ~ Norfolk, Va. USA

MiataNuts of Greater Hampton Roads

God's Miata is Redd!

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Mail From: jerry.houston (Jerry Houston)

Maris H wrote:
>
> if only women had it as easy as the animals when it comes to accessorizing.
> leopard skin goes with everything! :)

Heh ... some of us are convinced that woman skin goes with everything!
<g>

Jerry

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Mail From: K142857 ((email redacted))

Back to the issue, I have some old Passport radar detectors from the mid
80's. A popular acc. at the time was made by Polk electronics that fits the
bill, just slide in or out of the holder power pin engages as you slide into
position. I still see these on Ebay from time to time.

Best Regards, Ken Roehl
Take it easy, But take it.

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Mail From: VDeAngelis (Vinnie DeAngelis)

Thanks, that's exactly the type thing I'm looking for.

Vinnie

-----Original Message-----
From: (email redacted) [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 1:21 PM
To: (email redacted); (email redacted)
Cc: (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"


Back to the issue, I have some old Passport radar detectors from the
mid
80's. A popular acc. at the time was made by Polk electronics that fits
the
bill, just slide in or out of the holder power pin engages as you slide
into
position. I still see these on Ebay from time to time.

Best Regards, Ken Roehl

Take it easy, But take it.
_______________________________________________
Miata mailing list
(email redacted)
realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata

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Mail From: kbarton238 (Keith Barton)

I permanently mounted the mounting clip to the plastic portion of the
windshield header and hooked up the power cord to the wires for the dome
light. The detector hangs between the header and the mirror. When I get out,
I pull out the plug and slide off the detector with one hand.

Keith Barton
99 LP - DelVal



----- Original Message -----
From: "Vinnie DeAngelis" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 9:08 AM
Subject: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"


> Question for radar detector owners--
>
> Have you found a good solution for protecting your radar detector from
> theft? I picture something like a docking station for a laptop--you
> slide the detector in, and it plugs into the power source too. That
> would let you unplug and remove readily, and reconnect quickly.
>
> Any tips or techniques?
>
> I do realize that installing an alarm system would be the best solution,
> but I'm looking for something a little more cost-effective (ok, I'm
> cheap!).
>
> Vinnie
> '90 Red
> _______________________________________________
> Miata mailing list
> (email redacted)
> realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/miata
>

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Mail From: VDeAngelis (Vinnie DeAngelis)

Dome light? What dome light? Ah, 99...

:-)

Vinnie
'90 Red

-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Barton [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:03 PM
To: Vinnie DeAngelis; (email redacted)
Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"


I permanently mounted the mounting clip to the plastic portion of the
windshield header and hooked up the power cord to the wires for the dome
light. The detector hangs between the header and the mirror. When I get
out, I pull out the plug and slide off the detector with one hand.

Keith Barton
99 LP - DelVal

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Mail From: jerry.houston (Jerry Houston)

Vinnie DeAngelis wrote:
>
> Dome light? What dome light? Ah, 99...
>
> :-)
>
> Vinnie
> '90 Red
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Barton [mailto:(email redacted)]
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:03 PM
> To: Vinnie DeAngelis; (email redacted)
> Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"
>
> I permanently mounted the mounting clip to the plastic portion of the
> windshield header and hooked up the power cord to the wires for the dome
> light. The detector hangs between the header and the mirror. When I get
> out, I pull out the plug and slide off the detector with one hand.
>
> Keith Barton
> 99 LP - DelVal

Not necessary to be a '99. My '96 has a dome light. I take it from
your message that a '90 does not?

Jerry

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Mail From: VDeAngelis (Vinnie DeAngelis)

> Not necessary to be a '99. My '96 has a dome light. I take it from
your message that a '90 does not?

> Jerry

Well, mine doesn't. It's a 90 A package. It just has the "knee
illuminators."

Vinnie

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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

The dome light was added in 96 or 97.

Keith

At 09:34 12/11/01, you wrote:
>Vinnie DeAngelis wrote:
> >
> > Dome light? What dome light? Ah, 99...
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Vinnie
> > '90 Red
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Keith Barton [mailto:(email redacted)]
> > Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:03 PM
> > To: Vinnie DeAngelis; (email redacted)
> > Subject: Re: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I permanently mounted the mounting clip to the plastic portion of the
> > windshield header and hooked up the power cord to the wires for the dome
> > light. The detector hangs between the header and the mirror. When I get
> > out, I pull out the plug and slide off the detector with one hand.
> >
> > Keith Barton
> > 99 LP - DelVal
>
>Not necessary to be a '99. My '96 has a dome light. I take it from
>your message that a '90 does not?
>
> Jerry
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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

Alright, that does it -- I'm confused enough to finally admit it. Where the
heck is a domelight in a Miata? I thought dome lights were only in cars
with non-removeable tops, so now I'm curious. I have a 91 and she has the
knee lights, as someone put it, too. Maybe the dome light is in the
console??? Is that what you mean? Lol. Here we go again . . .

BW -- confused and out of date to newer Miatae

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vinnie DeAngelis" <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Cc: "Jerry Houston" <(email redacted)>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata
charset="us-ascii"charset="us-ascii"charset="us-ascii"


> > Not necessary to be a '99. My '96 has a dome light. I take it from
> your message that a '90 does not?
>
> > Jerry
>
> Well, mine doesn't. It's a 90 A package. It just has the "knee
> illuminators."
>
> Vinnie
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Mail From: Jon Etkins" <eccles (Jon Etkins)

On Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:49:30 -0800, Bonni Weatherwax wrote:

>Where the heck is a domelight in a Miata?

In the windshield frame, above the mirror.

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Mail From: jerry.houston (Jerry Houston)

Bonni Weatherwax wrote:
>
> Alright, that does it -- I'm confused enough to finally admit it. Where the
> heck is a domelight in a Miata? I thought dome lights were only in cars
> with non-removeable tops, so now I'm curious. I have a 91 and she has the
> knee lights, as someone put it, too. Maybe the dome light is in the
> console??? Is that what you mean? Lol. Here we go again . . .

SERRANO has a "dome light" in the middle of the top windshield frame.
However, he doesn't have the miniskirt illumination system of earlier
models. I think it's probably about a draw.

Jerry

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Mail From: keith (Keith Tanner)

The rear view mirror is glued to the windshield and the hole left behind is
filled with a little light.

I keep all my interior lights turned off anyhow.

Keith

At 09:49 12/11/01, you wrote:
>Alright, that does it -- I'm confused enough to finally admit it. Where the
>heck is a domelight in a Miata? I thought dome lights were only in cars
>with non-removeable tops, so now I'm curious. I have a 91 and she has the
>knee lights, as someone put it, too. Maybe the dome light is in the
>console??? Is that what you mean? Lol. Here we go again . . .
>
>BW -- confused and out of date to newer Miatae
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Vinnie DeAngelis" <(email redacted)>
>To: <(email redacted)>
>Cc: "Jerry Houston" <(email redacted)>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:38 AM
>Subject: RE: [Miata] Radar detector in a Miata
>charset="us-ascii"charset="us-ascii"charset="us-ascii"
>
>
> > > Not necessary to be a '99. My '96 has a dome light. I take it from
> > your message that a '90 does not?
> >
> > > Jerry
> >
> > Well, mine doesn't. It's a 90 A package. It just has the "knee
> > illuminators."
> >
> > Vinnie
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
>
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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)

> SERRANO has a "dome light" in the middle of the top windshield frame.
> However, he doesn't have the miniskirt illumination system of earlier
> models. I think it's probably about a draw.
>
Oh my gosh Jerry -- "miniskirt illumination system." You're always
thinking, huh? ;o) The kneelights are convenient for soft lighting, but
not very bright. I think the dome light idea is kind of nifty. Great --
out comes the checkbook again. Do they make an aftermarket model that can
be installed with some ease in an old 91 like mine? That trunk light Ron
Zander mentioned sure sounds cool, too. Argh. "Oh, Santa . . ." =o)

BW

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Mail From: bkellenb (Bill Kellenberger)

I've got the lighted mirror in Dino...works great...not hard to
install...passenger can have their side on while driving at night (map
reading, etc.) without bothering the vision of the driver. Good investment.

At 09:16 AM 12/11/2001 -0800, Bonni Weatherwax wrote:

>
>Oh my gosh Jerry -- "miniskirt illumination system." You're always
>thinking, huh? ;o) The kneelights are convenient for soft lighting, but
>not very bright. I think the dome light idea is kind of nifty. Great --
>out comes the checkbook again. Do they make an aftermarket model that can
>be installed with some ease in an old 91 like mine? That trunk light Ron
>Zander mentioned sure sounds cool, too. Argh. "Oh, Santa . . ." =o)
>
>BW
>
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Bill Kellenberger & Dino
'90 Red MO plate="R-4RE"
Gateway Miata Club (St. Louis)
geocities.com/gatewaymiata (club)
members.fortunecity.com/kberger1 (personal)

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Mail From: bonni (Bonni Weatherwax)



> I've got the lighted mirror in Dino...works great...not hard to
> install...passenger can have their side on while driving at night (map
> reading, etc.) without bothering the vision of the driver. Good
investment.

Where do you route the wires to? I take it there's no way to hide them? Or
perhaps you run the wiring through the headboard (sorry -- don't know what
ya call it -- the part where the soft top latches into)? Where did you get
the lighted mirror?

Thanks. =o)

BW

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Mail From: bkellenb (Bill Kellenberger)

The mirror replaces the factory one, and the wires go through the
windshield header and are attached to the wiring for the regular interior
lights...come on when the door is opened. I don't remember which vendor I
bought it from, but IIRC, most of them have them.

At 09:27 AM 12/11/2001 -0800, Bonni Weatherwax wrote:


>Where do you route the wires to? I take it there's no way to hide them? Or
>perhaps you run the wiring through the headboard (sorry -- don't know what
>ya call it -- the part where the soft top latches into)? Where did you get
>the lighted mirror?
>
>Thanks. =o)
>
>BW

Bill Kellenberger & Dino
'90 Red MO plate="R-4RE"
Gateway Miata Club (St. Louis)
geocities.com/gatewaymiata (club)
members.fortunecity.com/kberger1 (personal)