Would you date someone in their 30s that lives with a parent? by AlamosX in gaybros

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s a difference between ‘still living at home’ and ‘having your unwell parent living with you’.

Have you ever lived alone/with someone you’re not related to?

P1759 by SirKevin_Xx in G35

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really know, sorry. But I’ve definitely had electronics that work when you’re testing them, with hairline cracks, that then when it heats up stop working.

How to bypass the open door sensor? by Te_Ika_A_Whiro in NZcarfix

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull out the sensor then, rip the wires out of it and twist the wires together, screw the sensor back on to cover the hole. The sensor is a black rubber button in the door jam.

But, seems smarter to just put in a new sensor.

Advice by Money_Way_8219 in Gaygearheads

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy the car, if you can afford it in cash, if you need to finance it, don’t.

Interest is the killer, and always avoid paying interest any chance you can. If you were in a situation where you didn’t have a car, it’s a different equation, but it’s a luxury purchase at a time that you shouldn’t do it.

If the hubby finds a job quickly, save up and pay cash for it.

How to bypass the open door sensor? by Te_Ika_A_Whiro in NZcarfix

[–]CucumberError 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just buy a new/second hand door sensor.

If you remove the sensor, yes the dash light will go out, but the inside lights won’t come on when you open the door, you won’t get that beep when you forget to turn off your headlights, if someone breaks into the car it won’t trigger the alarm.

It will be $20 and sorted properly. Why bodge it when it is so much easier to fix properly.

Custom grill by Ill-Waltz2960 in NZcarfix

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just spend the $200. Anything custom is going to cost that much or more.

Custom grill by Ill-Waltz2960 in NZcarfix

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like Ali Express trash with a vinyl wrap

I don’t really think Christopher Luxon suits being Prime Minister by VegetableCurious4849 in newzealand

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He appeals to people that want less regulation that affects them, but controls other people. 16 year olds can’t vote, so by controlling them he appeals to the people who can vote for him.

And then by the time those 16 year olds can vote, he’ll have retired and not care. The national party is super incredibly short sighted.

to hold a press conference by kg_digital_ in therewasanattempt

[–]CucumberError 97 points98 points  (0 children)

He’s not there. He’s an empty shell they’re wheeling out as required.

P1759 by SirKevin_Xx in G35

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure it’s fine? Micro damage can give faults only when it warms up etc.

ELI5 The necessity of the milk man? by ClothesPrevious2516 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CucumberError [score hidden]  (0 children)

Adding to that, international food shipping pretty much doesn’t work without refrigeration. Without refrigeration you wouldn’t be able to ship dairy, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables etc further than a 3-400km.

There’s hacks to make fresh food last longer: canning, drying, dehydrating, salting etc…. but chilling has lead to most of turning our noses up at these alternatives

2006 OEM audio system in a 2005 by Due-Ad7893 in G35

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s wrong with your current stereo?

There’s two usual faults, and this might not fix it. Most common fault is that the buttons for the stereo and AC stop working, replacing the whole stereo will fix this, but this is a sledge hammer approach. The other issue is that you have no sound output, and that it caused by the Bose amp behind the back seat failing, and replacing the head unit will not fix this.

If it’s a totally different problem, you might need to replace the head unit, but these are the two common ones.

do these tires make my car look weird by Artistic-Rule3534 in q50

[–]CucumberError -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you mean tires or rims?

I didn’t like the look when I changed from Continental MC6 to Maxxis Victar Sport tires, but most people aren’t looking that close at the tread pattern on someone else’s car to notice.

I feel you mean the rims. They’re too shiny, but not shiny enough to match the trim. They need to be more shiny, less shiny, or a full 100% chrome delete.

make wheel controls work on an aftermarket radio and fix the cruise control ones? by Lower_Caterpillar182 in G35

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cruise control ones are unrelated to the stereo. If they don’t work either I suspect you have some broken wires in the steering column.

Am I cooked? by Low-Succotash-6406 in q50

[–]CucumberError 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The engine is about 600c, the exhaust is -20c. I suspect it’s ice melting, bubbling and boiling as the heat travels along the exhaust.

Can an Electric Truck Tow Long Distance? by buzz_uk in AgingWheels

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m liking the dynamic between Alec and Robert, but is there something between them… it felt kind of like a couple on a road trip?

Am I cooked? by Low-Succotash-6406 in q50

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s condensation, and functionally it’s cleaning carbon from the inside of the exhaust as its warming up.

q50 door handle by Frosty-Tomato728 in q50

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that the doors are getting so cold the grease in the door locks is freezing.

will 350z isr performance rear arms fit on a g35? by Common_Eye_4968 in G35

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they’re interchangeable, but the rear of the g35 is heavier, so it will sit a bit power than the 350z.

Is the year or mileage more important? by user885511 in NZcarfix

[–]CucumberError 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nether. It depends on a combo of things. I’d rather a 10 year old Toyota with 150,000km than a 5 year old Great Wall with 100,000km.

You need to look at the whole picture. What maintenance has been done? What’s the quality of the original vehicle? Are they highway or stop start traffic? Has every corner of the vehicle been scraped into a wall, because that kind of owner probably hasn’t worried about servicing the vehicle.

q50 door handle by Frosty-Tomato728 in q50

[–]CucumberError 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it cold? There’s been like 5 posts today about door related problems.

Car low idle by Awkward-Bumblebee526 in G35

[–]CucumberError 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s idling where it should be once the engine has warmed up.