#Carbon Fiber KIt

[vividracing]

New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/new-gr-corolla-carbon-fiber-body-kit-from-seibon/

NEW: GR Corolla Carbon Fiber Body Kit from Seibon

Seibon has shocked the GRC community this morning with the surprise release of a full carbon program for the Toyota GR Corolla. This à la carte body kit program consists of nine additional/replacement pieces that will transform your GRC into a sharp and aero-forward hot hatch!

Aftermarket Seibon pieces for the Toyota GR Corolla include:

VS-Style Dry Carbon Hood

OEM-Style Dry Carbon Fenders

MB-Style Carbon Front Lip 

MB-Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts 

MB-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Lip

OEM-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler

Dry Carbon Roof Replacement

Carbon Fiber Lift Gate (Not yet available)

Carbon Fiber Rear Fender Trims (Not yet available)

The Toyota GR Corolla isn’t just a car; it’s a pulse-pounding, eye-catching marvel of engineering designed for the enthusiast who dares to push the limits. Whether you’re shaving weight off your MORIZO Edition or upgrading your Core trim level to be lighter than a Circuit Edition, This GR Corolla kit is set to dominate the streets and the track. This kit is engineered with precision and designed to perform.

VS-Style Dry Carbon Hood: Large, functional air vents now getting cooler temps where it matters. This hood isn’t just about looking aggressive; it’s also about scrubbing off a significant amount of weight off one of the largest surface areas on the car. Perfect for shaving seconds off your lap times with reduced weight and cooler engine temps.

OEM-Style Dry Carbon Fenders: More than just a visual upgrade, these fenders are engineered to deal with the heat of battle—literally. By improving air circulation around the engine, they help maintain optimum performance during high-speed runs.

Carbon Fiber Rear Fender Trims: It’s all in the details. These trims might seem subtle, but they add a distinct edge to your vehicle’s profile, complementing your aggressive track stance.

MB-Style Carbon Fiber Lip This isn’t just a lip kit; it’s an all-around aerodynamic-enhancement that channels air precisely where you need it, stabilizing your car at high speeds and ensuring grip when it matters most.

OEM-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler: Stability isn’t just about keeping your car on the track—it’s about confidence at high speeds. This spoiler adds downforce where it counts, helping your GR Corolla stick to the road like glue.

Dry Carbon Roof Replacement: Drop weight from the highest point of your car to lower its center of gravity. This not only improves handling but also gives your Corolla a sleek, race-ready look that’s both functional and fiercely stylish.

Carbon Fiber Lift Gate: Finish off your build with a statement piece that cuts weight even at the rear, enhancing both aesthetics and performance. It’s the ultimate upgrade for those who leave nothing to chance.

Are You Ready to Transform Your Ride?

These parts are more than just accessories; they’re a testament to the spirit of time attack and the pursuit of perfect grip. Every component is a blend of passion and technology, designed with a 2×2 twill weave carbon fiber for unmatched strength and a flawless finish. They’re not just built—they’re crafted for performance, tested for perfection, and guaranteed to turn heads.

All these exclusive upgrades are now available to order along with a full range of mods for your Toyota GR Corolla at Vivid Racing. Whether you’re hitting the track or just the open road, elevate your car’s performance and aesthetic to new heights with Seibon’s custom carbon fiber parts.

See All GR Corolla Parts from Seibon

Some of our other favorite GR Corolla mods:

1.) Carbon Fiber Intake – Eventuri Carbon Fiber Intake Kit

2.) Oil Cooler Kit – Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit

3.) Exhaust Kit – AWE Track Edition Exhaust

Have any questions – email us at sales@vividracing.com or call us at (480) 966-3040

[neverstopoutlaw]

[srtcp]

Reaching Beyond Limits: The Innovative SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit

In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency and innovation go hand in hand—especially when it comes to maintaining clean and sparkling surfaces. The SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit is designed to meet these demands, providing an innovative and effective solution for window cleaning, gutter maintenance, and other high-reach cleaning tasks.

What Is the SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit?

The SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit is a comprehensive cleaning system that combines an extendable pole with a built-in water delivery system. Engineered for ease of use, this kit allows users to clean windows and other elevated surfaces from the ground, reducing the need for ladders or scaffolding. Whether you’re a professional cleaner or a homeowner looking to streamline your cleaning routine, the SRTCP kit offers a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly option.

The SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit is perfect for a range of applications, including:

Commercial Window Cleaning: Effortlessly clean high-rise windows and glass facades without the logistical challenges of using ladders or scaffolding.

Residential Maintenance: Keep your home’s exterior and windows sparkling clean while ensuring safety for all family members.

Specialized Cleaning Services: From cleaning solar panels to maintaining outdoor signage, the versatility of the kit makes it an excellent tool for specialized cleaning services.

Learn More and Get Started

Discover how the SRTCP Water Fed Pole Kit can transform your cleaning routine. For additional details, product specifications, and purchasing options, visit our website at https://cleaningpole.com. For inquiries or direct support, please contact our team via email at sales@cleaningpole.com.

[hydrodip01]

Premium Carbon Fiber Kits for Ultimate Customization

Unlock a new level of style and performance with our Premium Carbon Fiber Kits! Designed for enthusiasts and DIYers, these kits provide everything you need to transform your projects with a high-quality carbon fiber finish. Each kit includes precision-cut carbon fiber sheets, an easy application guide, and essential tools to ensure a seamless installation.

[extremeonlinestore]

Enhancing Style and Performance: C8 Z06 Ground Effect Package and Carbon Fiber Installation Guide

When it comes to making a statement on the road, nothing quite compares to the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06. With its sleek lines and powerhouse performance, this car is an icon in the automotive world. But if you’re looking to take your C8 Z06 to the next level, the C8 Z06 ground effect package combined with top-notch carbon fiber components can be the game-changer you need. Here’s your comprehensive guide to enhancing both style and performance, brought to you by the Extreme Online Store—your go-to hub for all things Corvette and Camaro!...Read More

[carbonadoaero]

Luxury Body Kits: The Perfect Blend of Performance and Elegance

Discover luxury body kits at a Carbonado Aero– where performance and luxury combine. Our designs combine elegance and high-performance elements in a way that perfectly balances functionality and style. Shop for our high-quality body kits and achieve the highest automotive performance. Visit us to learn more!

[adrenaline-alley]

[carbonfiberhoods]

Carbon Fiber body Kit in USA

Carbon Fiber Hoods are the latest in fashion accessory technology. They are made of carbon fiber, and provide superior aerodynamics, protection from the elements, while also looking great! They come in a variety of styles and colors to suit everyone's needs. Check out our Carbon Fiber body Kit, fenders, front bumpers and more!

[lordofbassca]

Speaker Repair 101: How To Use Speaker Repair Glue To Fix Your Audio Equipment

Audio equipment is an integral part of many homes and businesses. Without properly functioning speakers, the sound quality of music, movies, and other audio sources suffers drastically. Unfortunately, speakers are prone to damage due to wear and tear over time, which can affect their performance.

Speaker repair glue is a powerful tool for repairing damaged speaker components and restoring them to working condition. In this article we will discuss the importance of using the right speaker repair glue as well as provide a step-by-step guide on how to apply it effectively so that you can get back up and running quickly. We will also cover some maintenance tips and safety precautions when dealing with speaker repair glue.

Understanding Speaker Components: Why Speaker Repair Glue is Essential

By understanding the components of a speaker and the role each part plays in sound production, one can appreciate why specialized adhesives like speaker repair glue are essential for repairing cone or surround damage.

A typical speaker consists of a driver, which is responsible for generating sound waves; an enclosure that provides acoustic dampening; and transducers, which convert electrical signals into sound vibrations.

Speaker repair glue acts as a strong adhesive to hold these various components together, ensuring they remain secure even under the intense vibrations produced by powerful bass notes.

The lord of bass himself requires his speakers to be held together with robust adhesive solutions, like speaker repair glue.

By using this substance when fixing cone or surround damage on audio equipment, users can be sure their systems will operate smoothly without any distortion from loose parts.

Whether it's keeping a subwoofer secure during an energetic performance or simply restoring your home stereo system to its former glory, speaker repair glue is an invaluable tool in any audiophile's arsenal.

Choosing the Right Speaker Repair Glue: What to Look For

The selection of the correct adhesive for speaker repairs is a critical factor in ensuring successful and lasting repair work, with considerations such as adhesion strength, flexibility after drying, resistance to temperature fluctuations, and whether it is specifically designed for speakers or audio equipment all requiring careful attention.

It is important to choose the right glue that meets your needs:

* Adhesion Strength: A strong adhesive should be used for any speaker repair job. Look for an adhesive that has good gap-filling properties and can create a strong bond between two surfaces.

* Flexibility After Drying: The glue should retain its flexibility even after it has dried so that it won't crack or break when flexed. It's also important to make sure the glue will remain flexible in temperatures extremes and other environmental conditions.

* Resistance To Temperature Fluctuations: When choosing a glue for speaker repairs, you'll want one that can withstand drastic changes in temperature without cracking or becoming brittle.

* Speaker-Specific Glue: There are also glues specially formulated for audio equipment repairs; these glues may provide superior adhesion strength compared to general purpose glues. However, they may not have other features such as flexibility or temperature resistance.

When choosing speaker repair glue, consider all of these factors carefully so you can pick out the best product for your project. With the right choice of adhesive, you'll be able to complete any repair job quickly and easily while ensuring long-lasting results.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Speaker Repair Glue for Optimal Results

Careful application of the right speaker repair adhesive can ensure a secure and lasting bond for any audio equipment repairs.

To begin, it is best to start by ensuring that the surfaces of both speakers and their surrounding area are free from dirt and debris. This will make sure that the glue has maximum adhesion potential when applied.

Using a brush or cloth, it is then important to lightly abrade the surface where the adhesive will be placed to create better contact between the two surfaces.

Next, use a clean applicator such as a toothpick or an acid brush to apply an even layer of speaker repair glue on one of the surfaces you wish to join together. It is important not to add too much glue – just enough so that there is a thin film covering the whole surface.

Allow this layer of glue to dry until it becomes tacky before attempting to attach both pieces together with light pressure.

Finally, allow 24 hours for complete drying before testing out your repair job!

Maintenance and Safety Tips: Proper Handling of Speaker Repair Glue

Proper handling of speaker repair glue is essential for successful audio equipment repairs, and involves safety precautions, cleanup methods, and shelf life preservation.

It is important to always wear protective gloves when working with speaker repair glue to avoid skin contact.

Additionally, it is recommended to work in a well-ventilated area to reduce the risk of breathing in fumes from the adhesive.

When finished applying the glue, any remaining residue should be immediately wiped away with a damp cloth or paper towel before it dries; otherwise, it may become difficult to remove later on.

Furthermore, keeping unused speaker repair glue stored in its original container will help preserve its shelf life and ensure optimal results during use.

Maintaining speakers can also help prevent damage that requires using speaker repair glue.

Regular inspections should be conducted on all audio equipment components such as cones, magnets, and wiring for signs of wear and tear which could lead to future sound distortion or other issues requiring adhesive repairs.

Additionally, proper storage techniques can also help protect against any potential water damage or dust accumulation that could result in corroded wires or other faults needing fixing with a suitable sealant product like speaker repair glue.

Conclusion

In conclusion, speaker repair glue is an essential tool for anyone looking to fix their audio equipment. It can help prevent damage from occurring in the future and ensure that your equipment sounds great for years to come.

The key is to select the right type of glue and apply it correctly for optimal results. A little extra effort goes a long way when it comes to speaker repair glue – by taking the time to use it properly, you can secure virtually any part of your audio system with ease!

With its powerful adhesive properties, speaker repair glue is guaranteed to provide superior performance every time, making it a must-have item in any DIY audiophile’s arsenal!

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Phone: (866) 312-9207

[performancespeed]

The Robot Craftsman Dry Carbon Fiber Full Body Kit for Tesla Model 3

The Robot Craftsman Dry Carbon Fiber Full Tesla Model 3 Body Kit for is a premium upgrade that will transform the look and feel of your car. Made from high-quality carbon fiber, this kit is both lightweight and durable, and it will give your Tesla a more aggressive and sporty appearance.

The kit includes the following components:

Carbon Fiber Hood Bonnet

FRP Front Bumper & Carbon Fiber Front Lip

Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Canards

FRP Rear Bumper & Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

Carbon Fiber Side Skirts

FRP Fender Flares

All of the components in the kit are pre-preg carbon fiber with UV protection clearcoat, so you can be sure that they will look their best for years to come. The kit is also easy to install, and it comes with all of the necessary hardware.

If you are looking for a way to make your Tesla Model 3 stand out from the crowd, then the Robot Craftsman Dry Carbon Fiber Full Body Kit is the perfect upgrade for you. It is lightweight, durable, and it will give your car a more aggressive and sporty appearance.

Here are some of the benefits of installing the Robot Craftsman Dry Carbon Fiber Full Body Kit on your Tesla Model 3:

Improved aerodynamic performance

Reduced weight

Increased strength and durability

More aggressive and sporty appearance

UV protection clearcoat for a long-lasting finish

If you are interested in purchasing the Robot Craftsman Dry Carbon Fiber Full Body Kit for Tesla Model 3, you can visit the Performance Speed Shop website. The kit is currently available for purchase for $3,009.00.

Please note: The kit comes with primed finish ready to be sanded and painted. If you want to change the color of the kit, you will need to have it professionally painted.

[vividracing]

New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/mercedes-clk63-black-series-front-carbon-spoiler-reborn/

Mercedes CLK63 Black Series Front Carbon Spoiler Reborn

The Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series is one of the most iconic cars of its time. With only 500 cars made in the world and 394 brought to the USA, this car has become a collectors piece. Only available as a 2008 model, the DTM inspired flares and raw 6.3L (6.218L actually) V8 engine pumps out 500 horsepower with its 7 speed paddle shift transmission. In its heyday, this was the pace car for F1 races around the world and posters on the walls for many enthusiasts.

Back in 2019 I had purchased a very rare 1 of 10 Mars Red Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series. When COVID hit and space in the Vivid Racing shop became a premium, I decided to sell the car on Bring a Trailer. Having purchased the car for $72500 and sold it for $95000, I thought I was a big dog. Today that car with 23000 miles I sold it with is worth $150K.

So after I sold my Porsche 992 GT3 we did here at Vivid Racing, I started a new quest to find another Black Series. With not a single Mars Red available in the USA, I started to look globally. Since I had previous imported the Ford Escort RS Cosworth from Spain, I decided to see what was in Europe. After some searching I came across this incredible white one that was actually produced in 2007 for the AMG CEO. It was outfitted with many European market exclusive options such as carbon fiber door cards, a carbon fiber GT trunk wing, and bucket AMG racing seats. But then it had this crazy front lip spoiler that further accentuated the DTM look of the car. Unfortunately they wanted $130,000 for this vehicle that had an equivalent of 70,000 miles so I continued my hunt.

A short time later I came across this beautiful Silver CLK63 in Nashville. With only 19500 miles on it, this was the perfect car. Wanting to get this as a collector piece, I did not want to really modify it. But that white one with the front lip kept on pulling heart strings. When the CLK63 hit the USA market, the aftermarket community went crazy with modifications not knowing what this car would become. Everything from suspension, exhausts, intakes, superchargers, and more aero parts. Being that the CLK63 comes factory with a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a carbon fiber trunk lip wing, and carbon fiber front bumper side vents, it is definitely missing a carbon fiber front lip.

     Utilizing our experience with creating Carbon Fiber Aero parts, I 3d scanned the entire front bumper. Pulling from queues of the white Mercedes CLK63, we designed this new front lip spoiler to flow seamlessly with the rest of the aero and carbon fiber style. Now with a complete CAD model completed, a CNC aluminum mold was developed to lay up pre-preg carbon fiber material and then allow it to cure in an autoclave. Utilizing the latest technology and tier 1 materials in the pre-preg carbon fiber process, we achieve a beautiful glossy finish. The result is an OEM matching 2×2 twill carbon weave that fits to perfection.

In the end we now have a carbon fiber front lip spoiler for the limited amount of Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series cars. This isn’t a get rich product, but brings back the initial modding and enthusiast craze of such a legendary car. If interested in acquiring one of these front lip spoilers, just click on the link below or contact us.

Order the VR Aero Mercedes CLK63 AMG Front Lip Here

[revelboo]

Am I going insane or has no one asked for D-16??? If not them I am going to humbly bEG YOU PLEASE LET ME SMOOCH HIM HE DESERVES IT

Sure! Took me a bit to figure out a plot convenience to get a reader to him, Megatronus Prime, and Silverbolt

Fight For You

D-16 x Reader

• Hefting his drill, D-16 sidesteps out of the way of a much bigger, cogged bot. The other not even sparing him a glance. Not even seeing him, because miners are barely above drones in their optics. But what he’s doing matters even if they don’t see him. There’s energon because of him and the others, risking their lives to make sure there are no shortages. That no one goes wanting. And if they cut his rations again? It’s because it was needed elsewhere. Cogless bots are smaller, need less even if there’s a vague dissatisfaction he has to keep pushing down.

• Listening to the chatter around you and sipping at the one glass of champagne they’d allowed you, there’s a nervous tension threading through you that’s part anticipation and part, mostly, anxiety. You pick at the steak they’d put in front of you, surrounded by other dishes, caviar, lobster, things so far out of your budget they’re a treat. If you had any appetite. You keep thinking this is likely a last meal and of the six other team members for the first jaunt, only one is tearing into the food. Everyone else as jittery as you are. But most of the drones have come back just fine. They’d captured staticky, conflicting images of a green world, a glittering city, and more. The gate unstable and shifting, but the scientists think they’ve figured out the intervals it swaps to a new location. That your team will be able to step through, take samples and step back out.

• Waiting for Orion and the others to fall into recharge, he heads to the roof of the dorm assigned to miners and tips his face up to the glittering, dizzying beauty of Iacon. Watches a flight capable Cybertronian streak by and wonders what that’s like. To be so free. Orion is the dreamer, though. Always has been. While he’s the realist. Knows that’s not meant for them. “I matter,” he whispers, voice lost in the noise of the city humming around him. Because he needs to believe that. To be satisfied.

• Heart rabbiting in your chest, you shuffle to an awkward halt, lined up shoulder to shoulder with the other explorers. Over the comms, someone’s humming the Jeopardy theme as you face that churning miasma of light and shadow. The government had dug up the gate decades ago, secreted it away to figure out. And it’s definitely not human tech. Already sweating in what’s essentially a space suit, you can hear yourself breathing as you flex your fingers in the thick gloves. They’d kitted you out with your own oxygen and water, the suit dragging you down and you want to look back to make sure the carbon fiber tether is still secured to the winch. Just in case, they said. In case they couldn’t walk back through on their own.

• “Hold,” calls a voice, almost painfully loud inside the helmet as feedback squeals in your ear. “We’ve got a power fluctuation.” And you feel it when the gate shifts, like a hook sank into your gut, tugging at you. Stumbling back a step as power arcs off the gate. Is this normal? There’s a klaxon screaming and your heart drops. Barely hear someone yelling ‘abort’ when the first person breaks and tries to run. The concrete floor under your feet buckling and cracking and you fall, sliding toward that miasma. Someone’s screaming and it might be you. Grabbing at your tether as you slide and someone else falls on you and you both hit that churning surface.

• Venting tiredly, he turns to go back down and get some recharge and feels a soft thump against his ped. And- what is that? A mini-con? A tiny, little bot with a domed, silvery head trailing a severed cable behind it. And it’s soft when he bends to nudge it with a servo. “You okay, buddy?” Head lifting to look for a transport, for any sign of where you’d come from. Knows the wealthy sometimes keep mini-cons as companions, but that tether? Had you run away? Being kept against your will? Denta gritting, he scoops you up and carries you down with him into the dorms. If you are a runaway, it’s none of his business, but mini-cons aren’t pets. No bot should be chained. But hiding you is only going to cause him problems if your keeper comes looking for you. Still, he can’t just ignore you. Can’t pretend he doesn’t see you, because he knows too well what that’s like.

Next

[forgeline]

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[halogalopaghost]

Oh Shoot

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The Foot ninja squadron really had come out of nowhere. Thinking back on it, Leo couldn’t find a thing that could have tipped him off to their presence, he was simply alone one second, and the next he was very much not. At least this time turned out much better than his last solo Foot-encounter; rather than multiple stab and slash wounds and an entire windowpane’s worth of glass splinters, there was only one arrow buried in the meat of his thigh.

The walk home was a little laborious, having the thrilling task of making sure he wasn’t going to further injure himself by walking on the leg while also being sure he wasn’t leaving a blood trail to follow, not to mention the jolt of pain with every step. He limped into the lair hours later than he meant to, and, like he expected, found the main area dark and empty. On one hand, he was glad there was no one awake to witness his stupidity and/or mock him relentlessly for managing to be ambushed. On the other hand, he sure wished there was someone around to help him yank the arrow out of his leg and stitch it up so he could go the shell to sleep.

Just to make sure he was alone in this arrow-yanking endeavor, he stuck his head in the train car that served as Don’s lab and called for said brother. Nothing. He also peered into the darkness of the dojo and made sure no one had fallen asleep on the couch.

Nothing.

Well, this wouldn’t be the first time he’d given himself stitches, and it wouldn’t be the last. He didn’t needhelp, he could do it by himself. Probably.

Still limping but worrying less about the potential trail of blood in his wake, he gathered what he would need and decided to set up at the kitchen table. It was perhaps less than ideal from a place of keeping-living-spaces-sanitary, but there was no way he would be able to get access to the wound while standing up. His shell simply didn’t bend like that—or, well, at all. The shaft of the arrow stuck out of the outer rear of his thigh, fairly high up. He had to turn his knee inward and do a bit of neck-craning to see the point of entry at all.

He tucked a dark-colored towel between his leg and the kitchen chair, then began to set out his supplies, namely the homemade suture kit. All tucked in a sterile zip-top bag, it contained pre-measured pieces of nylon suture, a repurposed upholstery needle, forceps, tweezers, and scissors. It wasn’t the most professional setup, but it worked. Considering their nonhuman and civilian nature, they didn’t exactly have easy access to prepackaged and sterilized surgical supplies. Without the luxury of single-use needles, they would sterilize, sharpen, and re-seal the same needle until it became truly unusable. This one thankfully looked close to its original size and shape. Antiseptic, gauze, and numbing cream joined the kit on the table, and then he turned his attention to the wound.

He sighed. There was a dark ring of bruising around the wound, as well as a jagged line of torn skin from his initial mindless reaction to try ripping the arrow out as soon as it struck him. For a moment, he considered waking up his father. It was nearly four in the morning, after all, and he very much wanted to just go to sleep already. But it was four in the morning, and Leo didn’t want to wake him for something he could almost certainly do by himself.

He knew once he withdrew the arrow, the wound would start bleeding with exceptional prejudice, so he made sure the gauze was close at hand and the towel was doubled over underneath him. That done, he clenched his teeth and doused the area in rubbing alcohol before doing anything else. It smarted, but the pain certainly paled in comparison to when it had slammed into his leg at a hundred or so miles an hour. What was really going to hurt, he figured, was what came next.

He dried his hand and the carbon fiber shaft of the arrow thoroughly and got a good grip on it near where it disappeared into his leg. In one quick, decisive motion, he yanked up and out, and the arrow…did not move.

He managed to keep his mouth shut, which resulted in a strangled, breathy grunt instead of a yelp, but the prolonged string of expletives from his mouth was loud enough to make up for it.

 That was not what he expected to happen.

He took a few deep breaths and tried to blink away the dancing white spots that always clouded his vision when he got this tired. He slowly released the death grip on the arrow and contorted himself to get as close to the wound as possible—what the shell was going on down there? Fresh blood bubbled up around the shaft, completely obscuring the wound. He was tempted to douse the whole thing in hydrogen peroxide just so he could see it, but that would mean hauling his shell back to the bathroom, and that was so not going to happen at this point.

He groaned at length, more out of frustration than anything else, and leaned back to rest his head on the back of the chair. He was exhausted. After the hour of rigorous katas, several miles of rooftop running, and the twenty or so ninja he singlehandedly took out, all he wanted to do was take his gear off and sleep for about a year. As it was, he could feel blood starting to run down his leg despite his contingency towel, and he honestly couldn’t care less.

Multiple times before, he had watched actors remove make-believe arrows from themselves and others. They always pushed the arrow the rest of the way through and cut the fletched end off, then removed it from the other end. What he remembered even more clearly was Donnie sitting beside him, hissing and muttering about how that was so not the way that needed to be done. Jeers of where is your scalpel and why are you causing so much more damage! echoed in his head.

If he tried to push this arrow through, it would hit bone. And as unpleasant for it was for the arrow to make itself comfy in his flesh, he couldn’t even imagine how blindingly painful it would be to jab himself in the femur. Once again, he was tempted to wake Sensei or Donnie. Shell, at this point he’d take Raph, he really just wanted the thing out of his leg so he could go to sleep!

He groaned with measures of drama that he usually would have mocked Mikey for. He just had to get it out. Forget the stitches, forget about being tidy, he just wanted to sleep.

With every ounce of energy he had left, he leaned forward and began to dig through the med kit with a specific tool in mind. Finally, in the same side-pocket Donnie always stored it in, his fingers closed around the handle of a scalpel.

He uncapped the blade and gave it a good look. There weren’t any nicks in this one, but the tip of it looked suspiciously rounded. If it were one of his katana, he wouldn’t have let it fly, but it was getting close to five in the morning and he was rapidly running out of shits to give.

Sweat gathered on the back of his neck as he contorted once more to get a good look at the wound. He placed the scalpel carefully at the base of the arrow’s shaft and, wincing all the while, wriggled the blade into the wound alongside it. He kept following it down until he felt it hit the lip of the arrowhead.

The scalpel was buried well past the grip, giving him only the slippery plastic handle to hold onto. His fingers were slick with warm blood.

He sucked in a breath through his teeth and braced himself. This was probably going to hurt, and probably ill advised. But as the great masters say…fuck it.

Leo yanked back with firm, unyielding pressure to draw a line through his flesh, up and out with the scalpel. He let it drop to the kitchen floor, a sound he didn’t hear over the roar of blood in his ears, and shifted his grip to the arrow’s shaft. He pressed into one side of the wound to angle the arrowhead up, and yanked for all his worth.

The relief was immediate and immense. He distantly heard the clatter of the arrow hitting the concrete as he slumped back bonelessly into the chair. He had enough presence of mind to blindly slap at the table until he found the open gauze package and lazily stuff it into the now-profusely bleeding wound before he let the blessed darkness consume him.

“Leonardo!”

Leo jolted awake and nearly fell sideways. He reached out and smacked his hand against the kitchen table so hard that his palm tingled.

Raphael stood above him with his hands balled in fists, arms tucked so tightly over his chest that his biceps bulged angrily. He wasn’t wearing his mask or any other gear yet, which meant he must have just woken up.

“Raph?”

He gestured to Leo with a sharp motion toward his lap specifically. Leo followed with his eyes and his mouth thinned into a grim line as he realized what the problem was.

“Care to explain, you dolt?”

He laughed, surprising himself. There was…quite a bit of blood on the chair and floor around him. It didn’t appear that the towel he’d wedged under his thigh was very much help at all. “Uh, I was out for a run—”

“That was rhetorical,” he deadpanned. “Why didn’t you wake someone up? What if you just sat here and bled out in your sleep you idiot?” Even as he continued his lecturing, Raph pulled up the other chair and started to peel the very thoroughly soaked gauze away from the wound.

Leo hissed out a breath. The gauze was stuck. “I think I would have known if I was bleeding out,” he grumbled.

Raph grabbed a bottle of saline out of the med kit and doused the gauze. The moisture reconstituted the gobs of blood sealing it to the wound and allowed it to fall away. “No you wouldn't’a,” he growled back. “You just woulda died you fuckin’ moron.”

The clock read eight in the morning. Not an abnormal time to see Mikey, resident morning turtle, walking around, but it was pretty early for Raph. That also unfortunately meant he’d only been asleep for around three hours. Or…maybe unconscious was a better word for it.

“What happened,” Raph grumbled flatly.

Leo chuckled again. “I got ambushed by some Foot ninja. They helpfully announced their presence by shooting me in the leg.”

“I noticed that part, genius.” Raph closely inspected the injury, able to get close to it much, much easier than Leo had been. “It went deep, but the hole ain’t big. Don might yell at us later, but I don’t think it needs stitches. Just packing.”

He shrugged. “Sure.”

Raph’s eyes flicked up to him. “Could you wake me up next time, stupid? Ya scared the shit outta me.”

Leo opened his mouth to make a smart comment back, but suddenly found that what little energy he had must have been used up by the laugher. “Yeah, okay.”

Nothing else was said as Raph cleaned up the wound, stuffed it with some saline-soaked gauze, and wrapped it securely. Leo stood in front of the sink for a while, turning paper towels pink while he mopped blood off his leg. When that was all over with, he and Raph stood side by side and looked at the mess. The blood soaked towel was stuck to the chair, he was pretty sure, and the puddle on the floor was mostly coagulated too.

“Looks like a bitch of a clean-up job,” Raph grumbled.

“Shame. I think it’s Mikey and Don’s turn.”

Raph turned to look at him, brow shot sky-high. He put his hand on Leo’s forehead. “You feelin’ alright? I think you might be dying.”

He batted Raph’s hand away. “You know what, Raphael? What I want more than anything in the entire world is to lay down and sleep. This looks like a problem for either someone else, or some other time.”

Raph grinned slowly, then laughed. “Fearless, you are speakin’ my language.”

He slung his arm around Leo’s shoulders, at least in part to hold him up while he limped, and they started for the couch.

“Oh, one more thing.”

“Yeah?”

He tightened his hold. “You pull somethin’ like that again and I’m gonna make you wish you were getting’ shot in the leg again. Get it?”

He smirked. “Got it.”

[aviatrix-ash]

Been helping this one pilot of a carbon fiber Glasair he built over 20 years off and on the last few months get it ready to fly again. It chad a landing gear collapse upon landing one day due to a design flaw in the nosegear from the kit manufacturer. He's been rebuilding it again over the last year.

Just earlier he did the final engine run high power up tests. Came back was hella excited over the fact he can finally fly the plane he built again. He's been asking me how my build is going all this time. Before I left work for the weekend he was hyping me up about getting mine flying and made sure I didn't forget to take home my rivet gun set so I can get back to tearing away at it :'3