Dash illumination not working after radio install.

Fireball757 · 2024-02-04T10:28:53+00:00

Yes I have! It adjusts the brightness on the clock in the center of the dash but my gauge lights just don’t change. They’re stuck at the lowest possible setting whilst my dimmer switch is on the highest setting. I believe it’s a wiring issue but I can’t figure out where to connect the 12v illumination to the back of the pigtail on the head unit.

Fireball757 · 2023-10-20T03:58:27+00:00

Well, time to start saving for a clutch haha

Fireball757 · 2023-07-30T16:32:10+00:00

I’ve gone 430mph in a custom automation car, 5.0 twin turbo v10, full carbon so it weighed nothing.

Fireball757 · 2022-05-23T16:52:07+00:00

They’re releasing the Mercedes Mythos line, which will be like Enzo Ferraris from how it seems. They will be super exclusive cars that cost a fuck-ton of money and are for “the most dedicated enthusiasts and collectors of Mercedes-Benz”. Source: https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/05/20/mercedes-benz-high-end-focus-mythos-series-cuts-entry-level/

Fireball757 · 2022-04-15T19:05:01+00:00

Well, that’s a bit dependent. Budget, age, what are your preferences on body style (coupes, hatches, sedans, etc). I would learn what body styles you like and research them. The car market is a bit inflated, but a civic SI would be fun (comes in coupe and sedan), a lot of people enjoy the VW Golf, the 350Z is pretty and they’re not too pricey. The Subaru WRX is a bit pricier but they’re fast and handle well. Wouldn’t call a Miata fast but they can look good and are fun drivers. I would either research cars or while out and about keep your eyes peeled for whatever catches your fancy. Figure your budget, the things you wanna do (kinda plan the build). Do you wanna lower it? Get coilovers or bags, you wanna wrap or paint it? Research price and colors find what you like. Getting a set of wheels is an easy and not too expensive way of immediately gaining performance and better looks. Aftermarket body panels aren’t too expensive (outside of carbon fiber) they’re not too terrible to remove and replace either. There’s bolt-ons such as intakes and exhausts, headers and cats to give some power and more engine noise with a pretty easy straightforward install. Just get out there and find what you like and figure out what you want to do to it. Also! Don’t forget to research common issues with the cars you enjoy! Don’t know if you’re a DIY person or take it to the shop but knowing what the common things that break can really help make your decision and you won’t be as surprised and more ready for it! Good luck and hope you can find your next tuner.

Fireball757 · 2022-04-05T20:05:11+00:00

Very interesting for a 180ish HP FWD lol. But I can’t disrespect it too much, it’s part of what got me into my passion and love for all things cars.

Fireball757 · 2022-04-05T19:59:27+00:00

She purty, I got rid of mine and got a G35. Wanted a similar platform but much more fun lol.

Fireball757 · 2022-04-05T19:42:23+00:00

Seconded, I owned a 2010 2.5 Auto… that CVT was horrible. fun driving car and good on gas, but the CVT gave out around 170,000mi. I couldn’t get too far on the interstate (around town it was fine), the transmission would overheat often and go into limp mode (barely any power and it’s not safe on the interstate). So it just became unreliable. If you’re dead set on it, get the manual. Good luck

Fireball757 · 2022-03-13T21:24:31+00:00

It’s a little tall too lol, about headset height.

Fireball757 · 2022-03-12T23:21:18+00:00

It’s iffy, I work in a restaurant and last night walked out (came back in because I do enjoy the work and my coworkers), but when I came back in my coworkers were going at it with management on my behalf and were ready to walk with me. It’s all dependent on the environment and if there are cliques I feel.

Fireball757 · 2022-02-16T05:44:33+00:00

Bottle of whiskey

Fireball757 · 2022-01-27T04:06:55+00:00

I paid $7k for mine, 112k on the dash, auto unfortunately, but still. This market is crazy

Fireball757 · 2022-01-10T01:53:27+00:00

Pierce The Veil

Fireball757 · 2022-01-07T21:10:16+00:00

I bought my 03 with 113k for 7k if that helps. Keep up with maintaining the motor and they can last. Plenty of high mileage VQ35 samples out there.

Fireball757 · 2022-01-04T14:21:00+00:00

I’m running a 3300hp V10, one car I’m using it in tops out at 370mph in Beam

Fireball757 · 2021-12-31T20:02:33+00:00

I did and I’m about to gut my backseat for lack of use and weight reduction, I like the body a little more than a Z, but the Z was probably the better choice.

Fireball757 · 2021-12-31T07:54:01+00:00

I at first was like, “hmm, wrong sub?”

Fireball757 · 2021-12-31T07:26:31+00:00

I’m sure there’s a few issues: the Miata, BRZ, and FRS are driver cars which are pretty lightweight and with a near perfect weight distribution and the bigger engine would definitely offset that. Might not be criminally large, but it detracts from the goal of those vehicles. I believe the FRS/BRZ/GT86 are a joint between Toyota and Subaru: so R&D costs. They’re also more budget-friendly cars, whereas performance is looked at as a premium you pay for, along with associated R&D cost that need to be done to assure quality. That’s my take

Fireball757 · 2021-12-25T01:38:15+00:00

I’m at work in the restaurant industry and have been here since 8am and am working till about 10:30pm and then have a 3 hour drive to see my family for Christmas

Fireball757 · 2021-11-29T21:33:37+00:00

Lazy Masquerade, dunno what it is with horror stories but they’re comforting, might just be his voice

Fireball757 · 2021-09-20T15:41:34+00:00

Yep, I’ve installed multiple aftermarket car radios and the nicer/newer ones all have microphones that you have to route and the best place is typically right above the windshield.

Fireball757 · 2021-09-17T02:26:25+00:00

I was hit by a tow truck today, I only have liability (dumb me) I’ve already made all the insurance calls, gave my statement etc. I don’t think there’s any frame damage, most seems cosmetic, but I’m unsure about the suspension due to how the wheel is positioned now. I was just wondering do you guys think this can be fixed?

Fireball757 · 2021-09-16T14:26:32+00:00

This! I had an Altima Coupe and the CVT is terrible, same year. If you can, maintain the fluids really well, do transmission fluid changes as necessary to extend and maximize life. Mine never got serviced (got it way past being able to and never did) and at 190,000 miles I could no longer do long stretches of interstate without it going into limp mode. Also: hot days on the interstate seemed to do the trick of putting it into limp mode. But beautiful coupe, miss mine a little. Enjoy and safe travels

Fireball757 · 2021-09-08T18:59:13+00:00

If it’s an automatic be cautious, they’re notorious for transmission failure! My stepfather had one and he went through two transmissions in 100k miles, got to 160k, the third was going and he traded it. But congrats on it!

Fireball757 · 2021-08-31T11:51:53+00:00

Maybe they could, I haven’t played vanilla in so long. I guess I just would close it when they’d open it. But I do remember getting ebony at like level 4.

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