My new motto: If it breaks, fugg it!
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My new motto: If it breaks, fugg it!
So yeah, things break. If you do what you normally do and something on your car breaks then you shouldn't replace it with the same damned thing. It'll just break again sooner or later.
The first thing that broke on me was the stupid plastic cover for the accessory socket. The hinge broke and the plastic is so tiny that it's very hard to repair. I have a 2001 thingie for sale with the plastic door thingie that covers the accessory socket broken off. If anyone wants it then shoot me a PM. Anyway... To replace that I bought an ashtray and cigarette lighter accessory. It doesn't have that plastic cover. Plus I get a trash receptacle. I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
I didn't take a night shot, but the trim around the cigarette lighter lights up green and there's a little light inside of the ashtray that turns on when you turn your lights on. Kinda k3wl.
The second thing that broke were the little clips that hold the center console in towards the front down low near the driver's right foot and the passenger's left foot. One of them simply snapped. It still works, but it's weak. I'm not paying $2 + shipping for that part from Honda. That part wasn't designed to be taken off and put back in multiple times.
I've taken the center console out about 20 times now since I keep on messing around with my shifter, so I want something more sturdy. I bought these little clips from Lowe's that are meant for automotive use. They have a little center screw that you screw in to tighten the clip down. So much more sturdier than stock. Takes longer to take out, but I can be sure that it won't break now.
Anyway... I will extend this philosophy to everything I encounter now. If something breaks I won't buy the same exact part. I'll upgrade to something better. Next on the list will be the plastic trim down in front under the car. It's cracked in several places. I will replace it with a sheet of aluminum that will protect the undercarriage better from rocks and what not. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
The first thing that broke on me was the stupid plastic cover for the accessory socket. The hinge broke and the plastic is so tiny that it's very hard to repair. I have a 2001 thingie for sale with the plastic door thingie that covers the accessory socket broken off. If anyone wants it then shoot me a PM. Anyway... To replace that I bought an ashtray and cigarette lighter accessory. It doesn't have that plastic cover. Plus I get a trash receptacle. I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
I didn't take a night shot, but the trim around the cigarette lighter lights up green and there's a little light inside of the ashtray that turns on when you turn your lights on. Kinda k3wl.
The second thing that broke were the little clips that hold the center console in towards the front down low near the driver's right foot and the passenger's left foot. One of them simply snapped. It still works, but it's weak. I'm not paying $2 + shipping for that part from Honda. That part wasn't designed to be taken off and put back in multiple times.
I've taken the center console out about 20 times now since I keep on messing around with my shifter, so I want something more sturdy. I bought these little clips from Lowe's that are meant for automotive use. They have a little center screw that you screw in to tighten the clip down. So much more sturdier than stock. Takes longer to take out, but I can be sure that it won't break now.
Anyway... I will extend this philosophy to everything I encounter now. If something breaks I won't buy the same exact part. I'll upgrade to something better. Next on the list will be the plastic trim down in front under the car. It's cracked in several places. I will replace it with a sheet of aluminum that will protect the undercarriage better from rocks and what not. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: eyB
hey i like your shift ****! do you think they sell those in acura dealers?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: eyB
hey i like your shift ****! do you think they sell those in acura dealers?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Engineman
Yep that bites but you seem to have figured out part substitution. By the way you had a chance to send those pads yet?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Engineman
Yep that bites but you seem to have figured out part substitution. By the way you had a chance to send those pads yet?[hr]
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nice job grey
are you selling the part between the upper and lower console
where the cigarette lighter and little tray is?
is so how much?
im lookin to relocate my radio down there
nic job again
thats the kinda stuff i like to see and mind boggles people
like is that OEM
nice job grey
are you selling the part between the upper and lower console
where the cigarette lighter and little tray is?
is so how much?
im lookin to relocate my radio down there
nic job again
thats the kinda stuff i like to see and mind boggles people
like is that OEM
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[hr]Originally posted by: iluvbritney
we een about the motto anymore or just the ****?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: iluvbritney
we een about the motto anymore or just the ****?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Speedracer32
are you selling the part between the upper and lower console
where the cigarette lighter and little tray is?
is so how much?
im lookin to relocate my radio down there[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Speedracer32
are you selling the part between the upper and lower console
where the cigarette lighter and little tray is?
is so how much?
im lookin to relocate my radio down there[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 My accessory outlet cover won't break cause I never close or open it. It stays open with the two holer plug for the radar and cb radio plugged into it.
The fasteners on the console extension cover broke the first and only time I ever removed them. I used a couple of the fastners like hold the bumper on underneath, but they don't match since I have the beige interior.
The fasteners on the console extension cover broke the first and only time I ever removed them. I used a couple of the fastners like hold the bumper on underneath, but they don't match since I have the beige interior.
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Nice job grey. How do you like your CD player? I am looking at getting a new one. I noticed that you can angle the face on that model to 3 different angles. With our angle of the dash its hard to read the screen on my current player. Can you read the face on yours pretty good?
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Rep Power: 318 Hey Grey, what is the part name on those little clips. I need some cuz my center console Is all loose & wobbley & feals cheap, I need something to stiffen it up. Is anyone elses center consone loose or am I the only one?
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[hr]Originally posted by: Bartkat
My accessory outlet cover won't break cause I never close or open it. It stays open with the two holer plug for the radar and cb radio plugged into it.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Bartkat
My accessory outlet cover won't break cause I never close or open it. It stays open with the two holer plug for the radar and cb radio plugged into it.[hr]
We plugged in his G-Tech Meter thingie or whatever it's called and when I removed it the cover fell off. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
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Nice job grey. How do you like your CD player? I am looking at getting a new one. I noticed that you can angle the face on that model to 3 different angles. With our angle of the dash its hard to read the screen on my current player. Can you read the face on yours pretty good?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: FlyRiceRacer02
Nice job grey. How do you like your CD player? I am looking at getting a new one. I noticed that you can angle the face on that model to 3 different angles. With our angle of the dash its hard to read the screen on my current player. Can you read the face on yours pretty good?[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: jiggerachi
Hey Grey, what is the part name on those little clips. I need some cuz my center console Is all loose & wobbley & feals cheap, I need something to stiffen it up. Is anyone elses center consone loose or am I the only one?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: jiggerachi
Hey Grey, what is the part name on those little clips. I need some cuz my center console Is all loose & wobbley & feals cheap, I need something to stiffen it up. Is anyone elses center consone loose or am I the only one?[hr]
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[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
Ooh. I need some of those clips too. Both of mine broke the first time I took apart my console. Looks like we'll be taking a little trip to Lowe's next time I stop by...unless you have a couple to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 "Well, to tell you the truth, it wasn't me that broke it. It was Havok2k1!
We plugged in his G-Tech Meter thingie or whatever it's called and when I removed it the cover fell off. "
Now I need a three holer plug thigie so I can use my new cell phone car charger. But I'm starting to get afraid I'll break that stupid little plastic cover hinge.
We plugged in his G-Tech Meter thingie or whatever it's called and when I removed it the cover fell off. "
Now I need a three holer plug thigie so I can use my new cell phone car charger. But I'm starting to get afraid I'll break that stupid little plastic cover hinge.
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Gah! Why would you let someone else smoke in your car?? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
Ooh. I need some of those clips too. Both of mine broke the first time I took apart my console. Looks like we'll be taking a little trip to Lowe's next time I stop by...unless you have a couple to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
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[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
Ooh. I need some of those clips too. Both of mine broke the first time I took apart my console. Looks like we'll be taking a little trip to Lowe's next time I stop by...unless you have a couple to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
-Kre[hr]
As for the clips... NO! I don't have any to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG] Lowe's should have plenty though.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
No no, I wouldn't let them smoke IN my car. I would simply offer them a light if they needed one when we're outside.
As for the clips... NO! I don't have any to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG] Lowe's should have plenty though.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
Gah! Why would you let someone else smoke in your car?? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
Ooh. I need some of those clips too. Both of mine broke the first time I took apart my console. Looks like we'll be taking a little trip to Lowe's next time I stop by...unless you have a couple to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
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[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
[hr]I don't smoke, but at least I can offer someone a light from my car.[hr]
Ooh. I need some of those clips too. Both of mine broke the first time I took apart my console. Looks like we'll be taking a little trip to Lowe's next time I stop by...unless you have a couple to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
-Kre[hr]
As for the clips... NO! I don't have any to spare. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG] Lowe's should have plenty though.
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Rep Power: 334 a ton of the clips in my car got weak after multiple times of opening them. the cig lighter trim peice is an example. all the metal clip peices either broke or fell off and now mine doesnt "clip" back into flush stock position anymroe. gonna order a new one soon. those lil plastic clips that hold the center console down also are broken, both of them! im gonna lookin into the screw thingy like you did. my center radio peice also doesnt sit fully flush. probably becuase of numerus times ive pryed it out.. lol
so i gotta order like 150$ worth of spare peices so i can repaint and finish my interior. right now its craptastic!
so i gotta order like 150$ worth of spare peices so i can repaint and finish my interior. right now its craptastic!
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No I wouldn't. They cost $0.79. I'de charge $4.79. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
No I wouldn't. They cost $0.79. I'de charge $4.79. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][hr]
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Yep. Not the one in these pictures, but the original one for the 2001 Civics. OEM costs about $30 shipped without the accessory socket thingie. How's $20 shipped sound? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
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Yep. Not the one in these pictures, but the original one for the 2001 Civics. OEM costs about $30 shipped without the accessory socket thingie. How's $20 shipped sound? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
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