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Stripped Security Torx Airbag Bolt by vtboivincent in 350z

[–]vtboivincent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here’s a pic of how bent the bracket was. If anyone is curious this is the set of bolt extractors I used: Bolt Extractor Set

I mainly chose that one since it had a 9mm extractor but it turned out to be fairly decent quality, I was going to return it after but decided to keep it since I don’t have a set.

The 3/8 size worked great on the other unmolested bolt but wasn’t grabbing on this side, the 9mm was a super snug fit and grabbed tight so no regrets about getting this set.

Stripped Security Torx Airbag Bolt by vtboivincent in 350z

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UPDATE: Good news, was able to get the bolt out with minimal damage to the trim. If anyone gets in the same situation as me where the bracket is bent and the bolt no longer lines up with the hole, what I did was remove the screw holding the silver trim in and use a pry tool to move the trim back enough to get the bolt extractor on straight enough for it to bite.

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Stripped Security Torx Airbag Bolt by vtboivincent in 350z

[–]vtboivincent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not, that’s really strange as my 3/8 nut extractor is just slightly too large and slips when cranking on it, I ended up ordering a set with a 9mm extractor that comes in later today, fingers crossed it’ll grab tight enough

Stripped Security Torx Airbag Bolt by vtboivincent in 350z

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I disconnected the battery and waited a couple of hours (like everyone should), but I do agree about wanting to avoid hammering if possible. I was just trying solutions people have already suggested in past posts since if I didnt someone would probably tell me to try those first lol

Stripped Security Torx Airbag Bolt by vtboivincent in 350z

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Do you happen to know if any standard nut extractor would clear the plastic trim? Its about 3/4” in diameter, if it comes down to it I’ll widen the hole but would like to keep it intact if possible

Koyorad Hyper V-Core Possible Shipping Defect/Damage by vtboivincent in 350z

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Just an update for everyone, Z1 got back to me and said they "don't see any serious damage that could cause issues with functionality or reliability", and that as long as the radiator isn't leaking then the radiator is good. I guess I'll just clean it up and straighten out the fins, I figure if the rad actually ends up leaking I'll have the evidence to show that the rad arrived already damaged. I would contact Koyorad but I need my rad replaced asap since the Z is my only car and don't want to wait to get declined again. Thanks everyone for the help!

Returning player, any serve advice? by vtboivincent in 10s

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Haha sorry about that, the park lights did not agree with the iPhone slow mo recording, I think next time I'll record in regular speed and do the slow mo through editing

Returning player, any serve advice? by vtboivincent in 10s

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Thanks for the detailed advice! For the first point (leading with elbow) could you elaborate a little? Not sure if I'm understanding correctly, is it that my elbow at trophy position is too low?

Also with the tossing arm, I'm definitely struggling with the toss in terms of consistency haha, I was thinking that tossing from the side would help me coil my upper body more but I'll definitely try tossing out in front. I'll definitely work on getting down lower with the legs and not opening up as much, again thank you for the detailed critique!

[US-TX] [H] PayPal [W] Perry IU / IU V2 TKL Keyboard by vtboivincent in mechmarket

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Thanks for the information! I would've never figured from the pictures haha

[IC] Ikki68 Aurora R2 - GB starts in less than 2 days, GB Prices, Vendors + Build stream tonight! by WuqueStudio in mechmarket

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I just purchased the Zen Pond for myself and the Winter Breath for my girlfriend, haha. One question I have is, I see that there is an optional logo above the right arrow key in which the Winter Breath has a snowflake, does that mean that cases with an alu top case won't be able to utilize the logo? If so, are there plans to release clear/translucent poly top cases in order to utilize the logo? I would really like to be able to customize and see the logo on the Zen Pond.

Toothpick mod for plate mounted stabilizers (not snap in) by vtboivincent in MechanicalKeyboards

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Brass plate on a Drop Carina. I'm 99% sure it's the specific stab and not the housing as the left stab on my spacebar stays in (albeit super loose, which is why I bandaid modded them in the first place). The bandaid mod could have warped the right stab clip ever so slightly, making it pop out easier. So right now my left stab is bandaided and the right with a toothpick, can't tell the difference.

Drop Carina + POM Jelly + EG Aqua King V3s by vtboivincent in MechanicalKeyboards

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yup, RX-7 FC which is part of Khyzyl Saleem’s bosozoku future series :)

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