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10-08-2007, 03:44 PM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by johnwag

As much as I want to do that, you'd be better off selling them.

I have the factory steering wheel with airbag from my car that I need to sell.

As well as most of the parts off of my parts car.

maybe we'll all chip in to buy your airbag.... ;)
10-08-2007, 05:59 PM
VFR750

Todd, if you are gonna sell the bags you would get more $ if you have the airbag control module also. When the bags blow the module frys itself.....so whoever buys your bags will need the module also. The only problem is you have to pull the dash to get to the module, it is dead center in the middle of the dash at the base of the windshield.
10-08-2007, 06:01 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by VFR750

Todd, if you are gonna sell the bags you would get more $ if you have the airbag control module also. When the bags blow the module frys itself.....so whoever buys your bags will need the module also. The only problem is you have to pull the dash to get to the module, it is dead center in the middle of the dash at the base of the windshield.

Good information... I will be pulling the dash anyway, so I will package both airbags with the module. Thanks!
10-08-2007, 10:37 PM
black roadster

Also keep in mind if you ship them, they are considered dangerous goods and an considered explosive. It's expensive to ship DG but if you do not declare it and it gets discovered, it's a federal offense.
10-09-2007, 09:08 AM
MadMerv

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Originally Posted by Titus

Thanks... I'm most concerned with the passenger side one, as I don't have the remotest idea how to get it out. I'm assuming that sticking my crow bar between the dash and the airbag cover is a bad idea?

Remove the glove box and it becomes as easy as the steering wheel bag.
10-09-2007, 11:03 PM
Jeff_nc

That is Montego Blue, right? It's difficult to tell from the pics. If it is, I want the front bumper, both front fenders and the hood.
10-09-2007, 11:18 PM
synaptik

you going to sell that factory cd player? i sure could use something to replace this crappy old tape player i have in mine
10-10-2007, 04:32 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_nc

That is Montego Blue, right? It's difficult to tell from the pics. If it is, I want the front bumper, both front fenders and the hood.

Slarlight Blue Mica.

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaptik

you going to sell that factory cd player? i sure could use something to replace this crappy old tape player i have in mine

The volume knob is screwed up. I need to research it's repair-ability before I try to sell it.
10-10-2007, 06:35 AM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by Titus

The volume knob is screwed up. I need to research it's repair-ability before I try to sell it.

Check with Jeff Anderson
10-10-2007, 07:56 AM
Magma

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaptik

you going to sell that factory cd player? i sure could use something to replace this crappy old tape player i have in mine

I have a stock silver bose in dash 6-disc that I will let go for cheap. Pm me if you are interested
10-10-2007, 08:09 AM
Radio-Active

I don't know if it would work in his car. The Bose is a 'dead head' and requires the amps to work.

Plus the mounting is totally different. His mounts in by way of a bracket with screws and ours mounts like a ford with spring clips.
10-10-2007, 08:48 AM
synaptik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio-Active

I don't know if it would work in his car. The Bose is a 'dead head' and requires the amps to work.

Plus the mounting is totally different. His mounts in by way of a bracket with screws and ours mounts like a ford with spring clips.

would figure i would have the screwy one ;)
10-10-2007, 08:52 AM
CraiginTX

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Check with Jeff Anderson

He'll tell you "they all do that". And he'll be right. And he won't work on it.

It's not an actual potentiometer - it's a rotary switch that just clicks as you turn the knob.

AFAIK, no one has developed a "standard fix", though the PO of my car said he uesd to occasionally pull the knob and shoot contact cleaner into it for a temporary improvement. I found that a cheap aftermarket headunit was a much more effective repair... ;)
10-10-2007, 09:05 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraiginTX

He'll tell you "they all do that". And he'll be right. And he won't work on it.

It's not an actual potentiometer - it's a rotary switch that just clicks as you turn the knob.

AFAIK, no one has developed a "standard fix", though the PO of my car said he uesd to occasionally pull the knob and shoot contact cleaner into it for a temporary improvement. I found that a cheap aftermarket headunit was a much more effective repair... ;)

Huh. When testing it, I could not get the volume past 3, and it would occasionally go down as I tried to turn it up. ::Rant:: Perhaps CM would like to play with it and see if he can fix it.
10-10-2007, 09:30 AM
Radio-Active

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Originally Posted by synaptik

would figure i would have the screwy one ;)

Don't knock it. I would have much prefered the one that has a screw in bracket. The radio is a lot more secure and less likely to be stolen since it would take the theifs 10 minutes to get it out verses busting up your dask and ripping it out. Of course they will still bust up your dash and slit your top. :rolleyes:
10-10-2007, 09:35 AM
synaptik

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Originally Posted by Radio-Active

Don't knock it. I would have much prefered the one that has a screw in bracket. The radio is a lot more secure and less likely to be stolen since it would take the theifs 10 minutes to get it out verses busting up your dask and ripping it out. Of course they will still bust up your dash and slit your top. :rolleyes:

that is what is stopping me from getting an aftermarket one and putting some nice speakers in it ... not that i have found a reasonable place to put a sub without cutting or spending too much $$$$
10-10-2007, 10:29 AM
Radio-Active

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Originally Posted by synaptik

that is what is stopping me from getting an aftermarket one and putting some nice speakers in it ... not that i have found a reasonable place to put a sub without cutting or spending too much $$$$

Check out BlackRoadsters Sub.

The hardest part is getting the center bezel out. There is a hidden screw under each of the vent bezels. It's not that hard. You will need to find a pocket that is a full Dinn size or you could put in a din size Alpine speaker in the place of the pocket. Nissan 1999 Frontier had a full szed pocket as did a lot of the Toyotas. I would try to find a pocket thatcomes from a car manufacturer rather than a Scoche or Metra. They give you a lot more room and look a lot better IMHO.

You can get a wiring harness kit to do all of the wiring out on the bench and all you have to do is plug it in when you are ready. The pocket I got for my nissan was about $15 dealer price. Metra wiring harnesses qre qbout $10-15 usually. Miata.net has the info needed to do this.

Linkie

Mod's feel free to move this drift into its own section...
10-10-2007, 11:49 AM
synaptik

thank you i will check that thing out
10-10-2007, 12:27 PM
CraiginTX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Huh. When testing it, I could not get the volume past 3, and it would occasionally go down as I tried to turn it up. ::Rant::

Mine did exactly the same. Sometimes you couldn't turn it up, sometimes couldn't turn it down, sometimes you got the opposite of the desired effect...
10-10-2007, 02:08 PM
Bacon

Hasn't this gotten off topic? More pictures of Locosts!!!

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