The Random Question Thread

[la_fx35]

Thanks so much!! The FX isnt listed as a car that it fits, should I be worried about that?

The SPC 72265 works on our FX. I have installed the SPC kit on mine and a couple local FXs. A few other on here have this kit on their FX too.

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I have marek's led rings on headlamps and because of hit on the lamps, 3 leds stop working. Is it possible to change these 3 leds or I would have to buy a new ring? I've also try to contact customdesignz but no answer till now. Thanx for help.

I have a his LED rings as well and a few doesn't lit up caused by me. I tried to replace them without any luck. Customdesignz = Marek. He hasn't bee on here for quite sometimes now. The best bet, it to replace with different rings.

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So my shift knob (not on a FX) won't come off. Its just a simple lefty loosely, righty tighty, but the threaded plastic insert inside the shift knob is seized and only the outside leather shell is spinning, forever. I've used some large pliers in an attempt to squish and unseize the insert with no luck. Did some searching and realized this is a common problem on the miata, where people ended up going surgical and cutting the knob.

Does anyone have suggestions before i go surgical? The knob is an "oem+" add-on so i don't want to destroy it just yet.

Thanks!

Hmm, I understand that using a large pliers will cause damage to the knob, so you probably didn't gave it all you got the pliers. Try something like these, which doesn't "hurt" the finish of the knob so much that you would exert more muscle to it.

 

[pmanliu]

So my shift knob (not on a FX) won't come off. Its just a simple lefty loosely, righty tighty, but the threaded plastic insert inside the shift knob is seized and only the outside leather shell is spinning, forever. I've used some large pliers in an attempt to squish and unseize the insert with no luck. Did some searching and realized this is a common problem on the miata, where people ended up going surgical and cutting the knob.

Does anyone have suggestions before i go surgical? The knob is an "oem+" add-on so i don't want to destroy it just yet.

Thanks!

Just wanted to follow up. I didn't get the shift knob off yet but i contacted Sewell parts where i had bought it from (they also sell infiniti, lexus parts). A new knob is on the way, free of charge. Props to great customer service :good:

 

[la_fx35]

Ha, I forgot to include the link to the rubber strap wrench. Just Google for it you wants to give it a try still.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

You mean those, right?
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linky

 

[la_fx35]

Yep.

 

[blackfx]

My dads 2011 ram cummins diesel has been stuck in the shop for over a month. We were having emissions deletes installed on it and after loading the engine tune, it would try to crank but not start. Have had it at two different mechanics, tried loading multiple tunes with no success. It is throwing a pressure sensor code that makes the truck shut down after a certain amount of time. Im not sure if you guys have any knowledge about diesels, but if you do please chime in with any ideas. The idea of a 60,000 dollar paper weight is getting old fast.

 

[Viperi]

was able to find a set of gtr rims for $2000. very hard to come buy in Toronto. decisions decisions!

 

[FX2012]

was able to find a set of gtr rims for $2000. very hard to come buy in Toronto. decisions decisions!

Dude ................ gooo for it !!!! You know you want it ahem ahem .................... remember its easier to ask forgiveness than permission when you tell the girlie :smile (2):

 

[la_fx35]

Go for it Andrew!

 

[aiya]

was able to find a set of gtr rims for $2000. very hard to come buy in Toronto. decisions decisions!

Stop posting here...go buy them!

 

[FX2012]

Stop posting here...go buy them!

He was just taking a quick peek at the nsfw thread i bet

 

[GEE50FX]

was able to find a set of gtr rims for $2000. very hard to come buy in Toronto. decisions decisions!

Andrew, there is a set of mint GTRs advertised for $1800, I'll send you the link.

 

[Viperi]

Dude ................ gooo for it !!!! You know you want it ahem ahem .................... remember its easier to ask forgiveness than permission when you tell the girlie :smile (2):

I showed her the rims a while ago but yup i aint tell her!

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He was just taking a quick peek at the nsfw thread i bet

ive been caught

 

[la_fx35]

My understanding, she is like 500 miles away?

 

[Viperi]

Go for it Andrew!

i have till this weekend anyways to decide :P

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Andrew, there is a set of mint GTRs advertised for $1800, I'll send you the link.

on kijiji? its sold

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My understanding, she is like 500 miles away?

yup lol. Im saving up for a house

 

[la_fx35]

Oh, now the love nest should priority #1.

 

[aiya]

Oh, now the love nest should priority #1.

This is true...The gtr rims coffee table can wait.

 

[GEE50FX]

Yes on Kijiji they were only listed yesterday.

 

[Viperi]

Oh, now the love nest should priority #1.

guess so lol. thing is i got to buy tires also with them! what i wana do is kinda buy them, and try to find someone to trade the fronts for the rears for a square setup then buy tires. doubt i can resist storing it tho lol.

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This is true...The gtr rims coffee table can wait.

lol i do need a new table

 

[Mylo]

Thanks so much guys for the info on the camber bolts. I went ahead and ordered those, would the guys at firestone who do the alignments be willing to install these as they're doing another alignment for me or should I just get it done at a shop and do it myself?