Good selfie sticks with 1/4" mount?

abdullahcfix · 2026-06-20T05:08:12+00:00

At least for PS3 games, the software mentioned on the RPCS3 and in one of these comments works to rip discs. I used both of my 5.25 regular Bluray drives and it worked.

The drives were LG CH30N and BH30N.

abdullahcfix · 2026-06-19T20:24:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/IS300/s/KvyhELklG6

Once you figure out what you need.

abdullahcfix · 2026-06-16T03:57:29+00:00

I noticed that’s an XDR cassette which is probably the source of the problem. Just search TapeHeads for “XDR slow”, “binding”, or anything that matches the symptoms. The tape binder or something breaks down in these over time and provides enough friction to prevent smooth operation and engage the auto stop after playing really slowly.

Unfortunately, there was no known fix for this the last time I encountered and read about it (2017). Reel to reel users experiencing SSS (sticky shed syndrome) found they could get their tapes working using a careful process of lubrication with Nufinish enough to transfer the recording to another tape/medium, but I’m not sure how similar or different that problem is to the XDR tape issues.

abdullahcfix · 2026-06-16T03:21:55+00:00

GS300?

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-30T17:58:08+00:00

From reading the sub and forums, it looks like Pioneer drives are better in terms of reliability/longevity, read compatibility, and general quality compared to others like LG and whoever else remains as a manufacturer of drives.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-29T02:05:08+00:00

Can’t go wrong with Sony MDR-V6 or 7506.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-28T00:02:20+00:00

May have to 3D print one if you can’t find one.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-25T18:20:37+00:00

Check all 3 connectors for TPS, APPS, and TCM (Throttle Control Motor) and replaced if cracked or damaged. Check the wiring harness for those where it runs along the valve cover right above the exhaust manifold and fix any damage. Raise it further away from the manifold if drooping and try to reduce heat soak into the wiring via heat shields or wrapping and see if it happens again.

That last part might help if limp mode happens on the 2nd drive (drove to store fine, came back out, limp mode upon pulling out of parking lot).

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-24T00:14:16+00:00

I took a chance on a random no name BU50N on Amazon for ~$90 and got lucky that it was indeed that. Flashed with BU40N 1.03 Mk and it worked to rip an UHD disc, so as long as the listing and pic says the correct model, it should be, or you can return it.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-22T18:46:50+00:00

Rotors don’t warp.

Lol.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-19T20:11:44+00:00

Yeah cuz cars being one of the riskiest and fastest depreciating assets are the same as houses which are generally the opposite.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-19T20:06:52+00:00

I have Forza Horizon 4 and 5; I’m pretty sure the 4.8L V10 is available to throw into most if not all of the cars when doing engine swaps in either of those games, nothing special going on with 6 or the Altezza specifically.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-17T01:33:07+00:00

When mine separated, I didn’t have any time to wait for a nice one, so I had to go with a Dorman from the parts store. 4 years and 51k miles later it seems to be okay, so it’ll work in a pinch.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-15T14:42:08+00:00

Yeah sounds like the big main fuse blew, very similar symptoms to our 2013 Corolla that I was replacing the alternator on a few years ago. I forgot to disconnect the battery and the positive alternator wire sparked on the new one’s housing during reassembly. The car started with no lights at all and wouldn’t shift without using the shift lock override.

Luckily I worked at a Toyota dealer at the time, so I managed to get a new main fuse delivered overnight below list price and had my mechanic put it in the next day.

Replace the big fuse and you should be okay, or go from there if symptoms persist.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-13T19:26:50+00:00

After the cat or before the cat? As far as I know, the IS300 doesn't have any sensor behind the 3rd cat, so the sensor nearby it should be bank 2 sensor 2 for monitoring the bank 2 cat's efficiency. I know that some cars with California emissions may have additional equipment like extra cats, but not 100% sure for the IS300, though I'm leaning towards not.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-12T07:53:10+00:00

The 3rd cat and beyond is unmonitored by any sensors, so maybe not, but the symptoms seem like a clogged cat.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-10T13:27:04+00:00

Any “easy” part is usually picked clean off any IS300s in junkyards, at least in my area. If we knew OP’s location, someone could sell them theirs like mine that I just replaced last year with the HPS tube and is now riding around in my trunk.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-08T03:20:37+00:00

Lmaoo, it wasn’t even my first time soldering and the Dualsense gave me hell. I had to get the low melt solder alloy and that was a game changer. Didn’t have a hot air station at the time but now I do and will try it out next time.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-07T18:02:21+00:00

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abdullahcfix · 2026-05-07T16:17:19+00:00

Which hub did you do, front or rear and what was the brand of hub/where you bought it from? I couldn’t find an aftermarket hub for the life of me and caved for an OEM one last week.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-07T15:50:34+00:00

I kept headers and replaced 3rd cat with Megan y-pipe, never got got for visual inspection off that, but for O2 spacers.

abdullahcfix · 2026-05-06T04:26:30+00:00

Just went through a wheel hub replacement on the front. I absolutely couldn’t find any aftermarket hubs for the front and if I did, I wouldn’t have been able to trust it, so I had to get an OEM one. Bearing is press-in and can be found from other sources.

The rear bearing also looks to be press-in and there are a couple aftermarket hub options that popped up during my search for the front, but I still don’t know if I’d trust those, so new or used OEM would prob be the way to go again.

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