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[AlwaysFSX]

9 minutes ago, vetali said:

I thought it was a law you had to have direct linkage between the wheel and the steering linkage. 

Apparently not.

[byalexandr]

Well I didn't get my question answered so I'll try one more time

 

Does anyone know how to wire in aftermarket head units? I got a new one for Christmas (some Pioneer unit with Bluetooth and stuff), but I don't know how to wire it in. Is there some sort of schematic I can follow for my particular car or anything? I found some aftermarket harness adapter as well but I'm not sure if it'll even work.

[kelvinhall05]

Does anyone know if I should worry about this "TPM Malfunction" thing that goes off in my Dad's BMW 530XI? He had it checked out at a BMW center, and I think he also had it replaced. It goes off randomly, and we think it's because of the cold. Should we bother even worrying about it? Please dumb down your answers (if any) cause I'm not a car guy. Thank!

[terrytek]

10 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

Well I didn't get my question answered so I'll try one more time

 

Does anyone know how to wire in aftermarket head units? I got a new one for Christmas (some Pioneer unit with Bluetooth and stuff), but I don't know how to wire it in. Is there some sort of schematic I can follow for my particular car or anything? I found some aftermarket harness adapter as well but I'm not sure if it'll even work.

honestly for a car that old, you're not really likely able to find an aftermarket harness adapter for the stereo.

 

7 hours ago, vinyldash303 said:

I've been having this issue sooo much, on and off, for about 3 months. The player is trying to load an add, and if you leave it  sitting for about 15 second to 30 seconds, the add will time out, and the video will play. 

youtube is just piss for me overall.

2 hours ago, AlwaysFSX said:

I've been having browser problems where YouTube with take the piss loading videos, not load videos, have constant buffering issues, not load comments, freeze loading an ad, etc.

 

And it's just Chrome because Edge and Firefox don't do that. The problem is I don't like Edge and Firefox.

for me, it just takes 45 minutes to load 5 seconds of a video in 720p60. and it takes about 5 minutes to load 5 seconds in fucking 144p. and 144p isn't even fucking watchable youtube, why the fuck is it there in the first place?

1 hour ago, MEC-777 said:

Been having the same issue lately. YT videos just won't play at all. I close and re-open chrome, nope. Restart the PC, nope. The only thing that finally worked for me last night is clearing browser history and cookies. Instantly started working again.

wow, and i thought i was the only one with this issue. i've been having this issue since friday when i got off school for break. this is just super duper annoying.

[byalexandr]

1 minute ago, terrytek said:

honestly for a car that old, you're not really likely able to find an aftermarket harness adapter for the stereo.

 

youtube is just piss for me overall.

for me, it just takes 45 minutes to load 5 seconds of a video in 720p60. and it takes about 5 minutes to load 5 seconds in fucking 144p. and 144p isn't even fucking watchable youtube, why the fuck is it there in the first place?

wow, and i thought i was the only one with this issue. i've been having this issue since friday when i got off school for break. this is just super duper annoying.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701398/Metra-70-1398-Receiver-Wiring-Harness.html?tp=2977

[AlwaysFSX]

Just now, terrytek said:

for me, it just takes 45 minutes to load 5 seconds of a video in 720p60. and it takes about 5 minutes to load 5 seconds in fucking 144p. and 144p isn't even fucking watchable youtube, why the fuck is it there in the first place?

To listen to the audio from say a podcast without burning through a lot of data.

[terrytek]

2 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701398/Metra-70-1398-Receiver-Wiring-Harness.html?tp=2977

they provided a pdf manual too you know. http://pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20111030154300/Manuals/120/120701398.PDF i think you just connect the wires from the harness straight to the cables from the car.

 

i'm no car audio expert, so don't take my advice, just follow the pdf see if it answers your question.

3 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

To listen to the audio from say a podcast without burning through a lot of data.

yeah, but it's pointless on videos of any kind where there's motion. there is just no point to it. i just hate how youtube automatically defaults to it when my internet goes kaput. i wish i can change the default playback quality.

[FuzzyYellow]

33 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

Well I didn't get my question answered so I'll try one more time

 

Does anyone know how to wire in aftermarket head units? I got a new one for Christmas (some Pioneer unit with Bluetooth and stuff), but I don't know how to wire it in. Is there some sort of schematic I can follow for my particular car or anything? I found some aftermarket harness adapter as well but I'm not sure if it'll even work.

 

15 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701398/Metra-70-1398-Receiver-Wiring-Harness.html?tp=2977

if that works, then go for it. Just keep in mind that the speakers aren't the greatest, and replacements that fit OEM are nearly impossible.

 

could I get a pic of the center console? just curious if it's any different than my dad's 87.

[byalexandr]

12 minutes ago, terrytek said:

they provided a pdf manual too you know. http://pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20111030154300/Manuals/120/120701398.PDF i think you just connect the wires from the harness straight to the cables from the car.

 

i'm no car audio expert, so don't take my advice, just follow the pdf see if it answers your question.

yeah, but it's pointless on videos of any kind where there's motion. there is just no point to it. i just hate how youtube automatically defaults to it when my internet goes kaput. i wish i can change the default playback quality.

I actually found a guide online telling me what all the wires in my car are for. So I wrote all that down and once I get my headunit opened up Saturday night I'll look in the manual for the wire guide and match 'em up. Then I'll splice and solder them together and heatshrink it all nice.

 

I will probably fabricate a head unit mount as well.

 

Also got a nice Mishimoto shift knob  Super stoked on that

[byalexandr]

1 minute ago, FuzzyYellow said:

 

if that works, then go for it. Just keep in mind that the speakers aren't the greatest, and replacements that fit OEM are nearly impossible.

 

could I get a pic of the center console? just curious if it's any different than my dad's 87.

Yeah, I'll take some pics later on. Mine is a bit messy right now though, but I will be cleaning up all the wires and stuff once I install the new receiver.

[JoaoPRSousa]

Guess who's back, back again

TayTay's back, tell a friend

 

 

[MEC-777]

1 hour ago, AlwaysFSX said:

Did you lose 4k playback in YT like I have? It only goes up to 1440p for me now.

Pffft, my internet speed isn't good enough to stream 1080p even. It will do 720p/60fps on a good day.  

 

For me YT playback just didn't work at all (regardless of the playback quality). It just showed black and if you hit play/pause or refresh the page, nothing happens. 

[RevoltTrain]

2 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

Guess who's back, back again

TayTay's back, tell a friend

 

 

I wanted to post this last night but I was in bed on my phone and the link wouldn't have worked

[RevoltTrain]

44 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

Well I didn't get my question answered so I'll try one more time

 

Does anyone know how to wire in aftermarket head units? I got a new one for Christmas (some Pioneer unit with Bluetooth and stuff), but I don't know how to wire it in. Is there some sort of schematic I can follow for my particular car or anything? I found some aftermarket harness adapter as well but I'm not sure if it'll even work.

YouTube is always the answer

[terrytek]

1 minute ago, MEC-777 said:

Pffft, my internet speed isn't good enough to stream 1080p even. It will do 720p/60fps on a good day.  

 

For me YT playback just didn't work at all (regardless of the playback quality). It just showed black and if you hit play/pause or refresh the page, nothing happens. 

wow, it sounds like you got similar internet speeds as me. it's nearly impossible to load 1080p, but it can do 720p60 fine.

 

and it seems youtube has been real sucky lately. i always thought it was just me experiencing these issues, but seeing my fellow thread members have issues too, i'm starting to think it's a problem on youtube's end.

[byalexandr]

14 minutes ago, FuzzyYellow said:

 

if that works, then go for it. Just keep in mind that the speakers aren't the greatest, and replacements that fit OEM are nearly impossible.

 

could I get a pic of the center console? just curious if it's any different than my dad's 87.

 

Yeah, not really sure what goes in that bottom area. It's just open with a bunch or wire nuts and stuff. I will probably make a cover that goes there, or maybe it's for a cup holder thing?

 

I also need to change the R12 fittings to R134a so I can put some new refrigerant in. The A/C works but it doesn't blow cold. But I hear that all I need to do is evacuate the old refrigerant and then change the fittings and put some new stuff in there. I'll probably check over the rest of the A/C system as well but it looks alright so far.

[terrytek]

3 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

 

Yeah, not really sure what goes in that bottom area. It's just open with a bunch or wire nuts and stuff. I will probably make a cover that goes there, or maybe it's for a cup holder thing?

 

I also need to change the R12 fittings to R134a so I can put some new refrigerant in. The A/C works but it doesn't blow cold. But I hear that all I need to do is evacuate the old refrigerant and then change the fittings and put some new stuff in there. I'll probably check over the rest of the A/C system as well but it looks alright so far.

i say you find cupholders for that little gaping hole. i mean, they are pretty essential to a car. driving a stick and drinking coffee don't mix. i suggest either find some oem cupholders or create your own.

 

12 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

Guess who's back, back again

TayTay's back, tell a friend

 

 

damn, that is one clean ass 240sx. as much as i love the sr20det, i would have liked them to swap something a bit more potent, like a 2jz or an rb.

[FuzzyYellow]

7 minutes ago, byalexandr said:

 

Yeah, not really sure what goes in that bottom area. It's just open with a bunch or wire nuts and stuff. I will probably make a cover that goes there, or maybe it's for a cup holder thing?

 

I also need to change the R12 fittings to R134a so I can put some new refrigerant in. The A/C works but it doesn't blow cold. But I hear that all I need to do is evacuate the old refrigerant and then change the fittings and put some new stuff in there. I'll probably check over the rest of the A/C system as well but it looks alright so far.

there's generally a little storage cubby below that I believe. 

 

or that's an aftermarket system. my dad's looked like this with a double din unit.

 

[RevoltTrain]

5 minutes ago, terrytek said:

i say you find cupholders for that little gaping hole. i mean, they are pretty essential to a car. driving a stick and drinking coffee don't mix. i suggest either find some oem cupholders or create your own.

 

damn, that is one clean ass 240sx. as much as i love the sr20det, i would have liked them to swap something a bit more potent, like a 2jz or an rb.

The 180SX already had the SR when they got it 4 years ago

[RevoltTrain]

Really wish they would have done a better quality job plastidipping the E36. It looked sooooo nice

 

 

 

[AlwaysFSX]

25 minutes ago, MEC-777 said:

Pffft, my internet speed isn't good enough to stream 1080p even. It will do 720p/60fps on a good day.  

 

For me YT playback just didn't work at all (regardless of the playback quality). It just showed black and if you hit play/pause or refresh the page, nothing happens. 

welp

[JoaoPRSousa]

24 minutes ago, RevoltTrain said:

I wanted to post this last night but I was in bed on my phone and the link wouldn't have worked

 

 

13 minutes ago, terrytek said:

damn, that is one clean ass 240sx. as much as i love the sr20det, i would have liked them to swap something a bit more potent, like a 2jz or an rb.

 

It is, now that they rebuilt it

And, why would you waste so much money on a drift car? It's not like you need tons of power to slide...

[RevoltTrain]

 

[terrytek]

23 minutes ago, RevoltTrain said:

 

yeah, i want an lsd for my protege, but holy shit, a grand for an lsd costs half as much as the value of the car. sheesh. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quaife-ATB-Helical-LSD-Differential-QDF6F-2002-2003-Mazda-Protege5-2-0L-/190771849159

[chaozbandit]

@bcredeur97 wash test! No soap, just a high pressure wash with hot water. Theres still a bit of surface grime but the paint still beads off water and most of the winter rash is gone. Initially it took a few passes to really cut through the dirt and whatnot, but the whole process was relatively easy. The wheels, which were coated in just regular auto shampoo, were also remarkably clean.

 

I'll probably wash it again in 2 weeks time to get a better idea of the state of the 845, but so far so good.