Are door speaker baffles necessary?

I recently replaced my factory Bose speakers with Kenwood KFC RS-175 speakers, along with the rest of the audio system. After some research I found people were saying I needed some baffle/rain guard system in place of the stock one to protect my speakers from rain that drains through the doors, how necessary is this? If you’ve replaced them before and never had issues do let me know please.

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u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 2 days ago

Do door speakers really need the baffle?

I recently replaced my factory Bose speakers with Kenwood KFC RS-175 speakers, along with the rest of the audio system. After some research I found people were saying I needed some baffle/rain guard system in place of the stock one to protect my speakers from rain that drains through the doors, how necessary is this? If you’ve replaced them before and never had issues do let me know please.

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u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 2 days ago
▲ 92 r/MiataNC

Early 2000s JDM Headunit from Japan

Not as convenient as a CarPlay screen, but hell the cool factor makes up for it. My AMP started making horrific noises so I decided to renew my entire audio system with Kenwood goodies while I was in Japan. Cost a small fortune for me but definitely worth the improvements in audio and aesthetics. It has cool audio visualizers and even the dolphin animations! I also listen to CDs a lot so another plus for me, though sometimes I do miss the old 6 slot for the CD.

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 3 days ago
▲ 10 r/ncmiata

My Miata is possessed?

One day I turned on the Miata and it made all these noises, afterwards it became quiet but then my speaker(?) stopped working and I tried aux, CD, and radio but none of them would play. It would say it is playing in the car radio but none sound actually plays. Anyone have an idea of what is going on?

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 26 days ago

Funny Gundam Zeon tank

https://preview.redd.it/xq5mmcr8yqdh1.png?width=997&format=png&auto=webp&s=73d6a868865ad2a200586f0eb7fea5f83acc0482

https://preview.redd.it/7s7s088vxqdh1.png?width=900&format=png&auto=webp&s=186cd06a521144b90d21d1a78360ad5f91f4f623

https://preview.redd.it/fah02erjyqdh1.png?width=1500&format=png&auto=webp&s=5b1e9ac26961c8b726418eec4e6cf07c069fdd36

Sieg Zeon! I made a quick attempt at the Magellan tank from the 1970s gundam, but as shown in the third photo the Type 61 from Gundam is much more realistic (Or as realistic as it got with regular tanks), if anyone can make a cool replica in Sprocket.

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u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 1 month ago
▲ 30 r/modelmakers+2 crossposts

Me02R-F01 Messer Diorama

This is a photo I took on my phone, and it’s turned out to be my favorite. I added a small LED light for the monoeye and it turned out great, some editing later this is how it came out!

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 1 month ago

Pacific diorama with infantry.

This was a long overdue project for me as I had these figures painted waiting for a diorama for years and I finnaly gave it a base. Although I think it looks pretty good, I feel like this is somehow incomplete, what else could I add?

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 1 month ago

JS Myogi/Akagi (護衛艦妙義・赤城)

My first attempt at a modern-ish ship, I think it looks pretty cool but what do we think?

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 1 month ago
▲ 16 r/MiataNC

I’ve always loved the look of GV lips on Miata’s, I had one on an NB before this one, and I’ve always been sad that for the NC, only the NC1 had a cheap replica for them. It took me a while to decide but finally decided to buy a replica fiberglass lip and get it painted, I have no regrets.

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 4 months ago
▲ 32 r/MiataNC

I’ve always loved the look of GV lips on Miata’s, I had one on an NB before this one, and I’ve always been sad that for the NC, only the NC1 had a cheap replica for them. It took me a while to decide but finally decided to buy a replica fiberglass lip and get it painted, I have no regrets.

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 4 months ago

I just saw this in a Japanese video introducing Finemolds 1/48 Zero kit and thought this mold for the canopy was amazing. I’ve always thought Finemolds was an underrated gem for Japanese model kits and this really shows it.

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 4 months ago

This is a question I realized recently when contemplating to get bucket seat for the drivers seat in my daily. I drive a 09 Miata for reference and taking out the stock seat would disable my SRS airbag. Do any of you have experience with this? My insurer is USAA. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 4 months ago

I’m looking for bucket seats to put in my Daily/AutoX build and I found this OMP seat. I can’t seem to find what model seats they are, does anyone know what model it is or if it’s some rep?

Thanks!

u/Putrid-Ad5789 — 4 months ago